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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS


FABRIC

Fabric is checked 100% for various defects like:

• Weaving defects
• Holes
• Printing / dyeing defects
• Water / crease marks
• Colour variation
• Width wise segregation
• Skew / torque

All the fabrics are checked in the laboratory for :
• Count / construction
• Shrinkage
• Crocking (dry / wet)
• Appearance after wash (Garment 45 min. Cycle machine wash)
• CF to washing
• CF to light
• Tear strength
• Tensile strength
• Seam slippage

TRIMS

• All trims are checked for durability and performance and are ensure for compliance with care instructions.
• All trims are attached correctly using proper attachment methods.
• Trim materials are checked to perform consistently with the base fabric performance with no differential shrinkage.
• Join seams are kept neat and raw edges are removed.
• Ribbon ends are heat-sealed.
• Lace panels are paired / matched.
• Pre-shrunk elastic is always used for respective styles.

CUTTING


Physical

• CAD markers are set as per ratio required and width attained.
• Layering is done on the basis of fabric weight / GSM and size / ratio.
• Dyelot numbers are given on each layer cut, to keep track of lots cut at the packing stage, if needed.
• Each dyelot is to be cut in ratio to maintain color consistency, when the goods finally reach the rack.
• Each layer cut, is checked for cutting consistency and records are maintained.

Technical

• All component parts of the garment are laid parallel to the warp (length) of fabric unless style warrants others positioning of parts.
• All component parts of a garment are laid in one general area and are shade controlled.
• Each layer edge is checked for unacceptable skew / torque.
• All plaids, horizontal stripes and vertical stripes are matched as per the requirement of Buyer.
• Lightweight fabrics or off grain fabric use to relax & make it tension free to prevent problems in stitching.
• Any block or placement print is cut individually to ensure correct print appearance on the garment.

STITCHING

• Time and motion study is done before any style commencement .
• R&D department is done product engineering to increase productivity using folders &
  attachment also do all necessary requirement to maintain quality standard
• In-line quality check are maintained at each level and the same are followed
  religiously with regard to core aspects of stitching:

    · Needles
    · Threads
    · Seams

NEEDLE CHECKING

• We follow the broken needle policy with a policy of zero tolerance. All records are maintained for the same.
• Needles are checked and replaced regularly in order to avoid needle damage and over heating.
• Needles are compatible with the fabric and thread to avoid seam quality problems.
• We ensure that compatible constructed fabrics are made with corresponding ball point/sharp point needles.

WASHING & FINISHING

• Three garments of each size and of each dyelot of a particular color are run through a 45 min. machine wash cycle    and thereafter checked for any washing discrepancy.
• Each dyelot is run through a 15 min. washing cycle under supervision of washing technician.
• All the garments are given sufficient time to relax and dry thoroughly prior to packing.
• Thread cutting, ironing, spotting and others finishing processes are done under strict quality control measures.
• Each finishing process is done under the supervision of a senior Q.A. and all the garments go through 100% check.
• All the garments are passed through a metal detecting machine.
• 100% garments are checked for :
    · Correct labeling, hangtag positioning and carton marking.
    · Off specs garments are corrected or removed.
    · Correct ratio packing.
    · Same dyelots within carton.
    · Quantity check in each carton as per the packing instruction.

FINAL QUALITY INSPECTION

• All the packed garments are inspected 2.5AQL quality audit before forwarding goods to the buyer's Q.A. team.
• Records are maintained for all these internal inspections.

CHILD SAFETY

• Choking hazards: For children age 3 and under, anything which can pass through a choke tube is strictly avoided.
• Garments with small parts as sequins, beads etc. are labeled with “WARNING...CHOKING HAZARD”
• Accessory items with sharp points and edges are not used on children garments.
• Garments are ensured to be free from all residual skin irritants using a pH controlled soap wash.
• Lead and formaldehyde contents are regularly checked through nominated labs.
• Contentious checking of Button pulling strength, sequence as per the buyer's requirement.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTS


We test our garments for the under stated substances which pose concern for human health and/or are not safe for the environment. These tests ensure that you get safe and the best quality garments.

CHEMICAL TESTS

Substances Restricted limits
AZO Dyes 30 ppm
Flame Retardants detection limit 5 ppm
Formaldehyde

20 ppm in children's wear, sizes 50-116.
100 ppm in sizes 122-164 and garmetns for adults with skin contact
300 ppm in garments for adults without direct skin contact.
PVC
(Plolyvinylchloride)		 should not be detected
Phthalates 500 ppm for each phthalate
the sum of all phthalates should not exceed 1000 ppm
Organotin Compounds
Dibutyltin - 1 ppm
Tributyltin - 0.05 ppm
Tricyclohexltin - 0.05 ppm		 Trictyltin - 0.05 ppm
Triphenytin - 0.05 ppm
Tripropyltin - 0.05 ppm
Cadmium In textiles - 1 ppm
In accessories - 75 ppm
In surface coatings - 75 ppm
Lead In textiles - 100 ppm
In accessories - 0.3% total content
In surface coatings - 100 ppm
Nickel Max release of 0.5 µg/cm sq and week
In plastics - 30 ppm total content
NPEs & OPEs NP - 100 ppm
NPEs - 1000 ppm
OP - 100 ppm
OPEs - 1000ppm
pH 4.5 < pH > 8.0 (inclusive of the outer limits)
Smell no smell / odour abnormal for the product
Mould should not be detected

 

PHYSICAL TESTS

Quality Component Restricted limits
Dimentional stablity to wash Wovens - length +- 3%
                  width   +-3%
Grey scale for assessing staining and change in color The grey scales must be used for all judgement of color staining, cross staining and rubbing.
Color fastness to washing Color staining - 3-4
Change in color - 4
Cross staining- 4-5
Color fastness to rubbing Dry - 3-4
Wet - 3
Color fastness to water Color staining - 3-4
Change in color - 4
Cross staining- 4-5
Color fastness to chlorinated water Change in color - 4
Cross staining- 4-5
Color fastness to sea water Color staining - 3-4
Change in color - 4
Cross staining- 4-5
Color fastness to perspiration Color staining - 3-4
Change in color - 4
Cross staining- 4-5
Color fastness to artificial light Change in color - 5
Pile loss  
Seam slippage  
Flammability  
Tear strength  
Zippers  
Buttons  

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OUR TESTING FACILITY


Our in-house lab is equipped with the latest instruments procured from ISO 9001 certified organisations. These are the list of instruments which we have in our laboratory.

     

    SPECIALISED EQUIPTMENT
    Crock Meter used for determining the colorfastness property due to rubbing action
    Laundero meter used for determining the colorfastness property due to washing
    Light fastness tester used for determining the colorfastness property due to action of sunlight
    Top loading washing machine used for determining the dimensional stability and appearance tests after washing of fabrics and garments
    Front loading tumbler dryer used for drying of fabrics and garments
    Beesley balance used for finding out the yearn count of woven and knitted fabrics
    PH meter used to determine the PH of Value of woven and knitted fabrics
    Paramount color matching cabinet color evaluation being carried out in this color matching cabinet which has lights sources like ADL, CWF, Horizon, UV, U30, TL83 and incandescent A.

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