QUALITY ASSURANCE

 MANUFACTURER CONTROL DURING PRODUCTION

During the production process, the manufacturers must imperatively and permanently control the following points with respect to the quality requested by us:

• Measurements are to conform to the size specifications issued by Zinc Athletics.
• All seams are secure and correct stitch density, bight and tensions. All seams are free of needle damage.
• Correct balance and alignment of fronts, buttons, buttonholes, pockets, flaps and any additional style features.
• Fabric is free from flaws, stains and loose threads, inside and out.
• Unless otherwise agreed at the time of ordering, striped or checked panels are matched at all seams.
• Garments are pressed correctly and free from impressions, glaze and over-pressing.
• Shirts collars are folded over to cover the back neck seam; collar points are level and evenly spaced.
• All prints, patches and embroideries are neat and correctly positioned.
• “B” grade garments should have only one or two faults visible on them. If more than two faults appear then they should be classified as “C” grade.
• “B” grade garments should be identified with a red “B” stamp on the main label and packed and delivered separately.

CLASSIFICATION OF “C” GRADE : Are those containing major faults. That is one which impairs the normal by wearing of the product, thereby making it not fit for purpose, or one which is easily visible to the customer, or is a garment made from incorrect materials and incorrect design.

MAJOR FAULTS:

• Broken threads, ends or pick out.
• Holes, cuts, tears.
• Bars in the fabric, either warp or weft.
• Obvious marks and stains, conspicuous dye spots, dye resist marks, unlevel or patchy places, dying rope marks, oil and water stains.
• Obvious shading across the garment or from panel to panel.
• Non functioning accessories; Zips, Poppers, Draw cord Stoppers etc.
• Garments not falling within legal and safety requirements.
• Fabric spirality in made up garments or more than3%
• Obviously mismatched checks and stripes where matching is integral to the design.

On the Inspection report should appear :

• Inspection Number
• Date Inspected
• Supplier’s Name
• Manufacturer/ Factory Name
• Order Number
• Reference
• Code
• Ordered Quantity
• Presented and sorted quantity
• Numbers of inspected cartons
• Numbers and type of defects ( In case of refusal)
• Inspection Agency’s decision
• Inspector’s Name
• As well as any other pertinent information concerning the particular inspection.
  

DECISION:

 At the end of the inspection, two cases are possible :

The goods are accepted- In this case shipment is allowed without any further comments and a copy of the inspection report is submitted to the supplier and to the customer.
The goods are rejected- The Customer and the supplier are immediately informed of the decision with a copy of the inspection report. If necessary, the inspector will send to the Customer one or several pieces representing the defectives. The shipment is hold till the Customer’s final decisions. A second quality control may be required by the customer at the supplier’s expense. The customer reserves the right to insist upon reparation or compensation for all merchandise that is delivered and subsequently deemed as “C” grade.