Garment Inspection
ECQA provides garment inspection services that follow these assessment principles to help confirm that products meet order specifications and quality expectations before distribution.
Key Aspects of Garment Inspection
Material and Fabric Quality
- Assessment of fabric type, weave, texture, and uniformity
- Checks for pilling, snags, stains, dye marks, and fabric defects
- Verification of color consistency across panels and sizes
Workmanship and Stitching
- Review of seam construction, stitch density, and thread quality
- Inspection for loose threads, skipped stitches, and seam distortion
- Checks on hems, cuffs, waistbands, and reinforcement points
Measurements and Fitting Accuracy
- Verification of garment dimensions based on approved size charts
- Assessment of symmetry, alignment, and overall fitting accuracy
- Confirmation of shrinkage limits when applicable
Trims, Accessories, and Components
- Inspection of zippers, buttons, snaps, eyelets, and elastic components
- Functional testing of closures and adjustable parts
- Assessment of embellishments, prints, embroidery, and labels
Labeling and Documentation
- Verification of size labels, care labels, fiber content, and brand tags
- Checks for barcode accuracy and regulatory text
- Review of instruction tags and packaging inserts
Packaging Condition
- Assessment of polybag quality, sealing, and packing method
- Review of carton strength, assortment accuracy, and presentation
- Verification of packing quantity and correct size distribution
Types of Garment Defects or Risks Typically Found
- Fabric defects such as stains, holes, shade variation, and streaks
- Loose threads, skipped stitches, or incorrect stitch density
- Mismatched panels, asymmetry, or inaccurate measurements
- Broken or missing trims such as buttons, zippers, or snaps
- Poor print quality, misalignment, or peeling graphics
- Incorrect labeling, missing tags, or inaccurate barcodes
- Packaging damage, wrong assortment, or incorrect folding
Why Garment Inspection Is Important
- Supports consistency in material quality, stitching standards, and fitting accuracy
- Helps verify correct labeling, packaging, and documentation for distribution
- Reduces risks related to returns, customer complaints, and shipment delays
- Ensures products meet buyer expectations and comply with order requirements
Garment Product Categories Covered
- T-shirts, polo shirts, shirts, blouses
- Pants, shorts, jeans, trousers
- Dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, rompers
- Activewear, sportswear, yoga wear
- Jackets, coats, outerwear, windbreakers
- Underwear, sleepwear, loungewear
- Socks, gloves, scarves, hats
- Children’s clothing and baby apparel
Locations Covered
ECQA conducts inspections across China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, Kenya, Egypt, and multiple other regions worldwide.
ECQA provides independent garment inspection services covering stitching checks, measurement verification, fabric assessment, labeling review, and packaging evaluation.
Garment inspections can be arranged through ECQA across major manufacturing locations in Asia, as well as additional hubs in Europe and other global regions.
A garment inspection checklist typically includes fabric quality review, stitching assessment, dimensional measurement, trim verification, labeling checks, functional testing, and packaging condition evaluation.
Related Inspection Services
ECQA provides flexible options for your garment inspection requirements. Inspection coverage can be aligned with your specifications or standard industry practices.
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