Textown Group

Internal technical compliance internal audit Check list findings Detail

Pattern
7 Are they maintain plotter machine calibration report?
8 Are they maintain pattern amendment report?
9 Are they maintain Pattern Accuracy check?
10 Marker printer calibration 100cmX100cm CHECK daily & keep records.
11 Are development patterns saved in different folder than Bulk approved patterns?
12 Are different patterns made when shrinkage report shows rolls >3% Difference? Is a meas chart before wash
created for each pattern ?

Sampling
13 Does the factory evaluate Sample man ?
14 Are Sewing machine have drawer?
15 Are their sharp tools resister is update?
16 Are they use unauthorized sharp tools?
17 is there a pin number of all the sharp tools?
18 Are all worker use PPE?
19 Are they maintain Broken needle control policy?
20 When the factory prepares some prototypes/samples, how does it make sure that the resulting product can meet
all the customer’s requirements in bulk production? Is there any check list?
21 Do they also make a prototype for the packaging at an early stage?
22 How are approved samples stored? Are they protected?

Store Fabric
23 Are the use pallet for keeping fabric rolls?
24 Are the fabric rolls kept minimum way from wall?
25 Fabric inspection done with proper frame using 4 points system on at least 10% of each lot on packing list.
26 All materials are NOT past the expired date? (e.g. heat transfer, seam sealing tape )
27 Do the report shows defect types, point/defect, total points per 100 linear or sq/yds (depending on brand
requirement)., pass/fail for each roll & for each Lot? Signed by Supervisor?
28 REJECTED materials logged and kept in isolated area? Trims not used(old stock) identified and separated?
29 Are run cards maintained? Shade swatches proper ID with roll & lot #, shade blanket done. Shade grouping done?
If grouping is done, then all rolls (100%) must be checked.
30 Are group shade swatches compared against approved Color standard in light box?
31 Are Left-center-Right blanket done to check shade variation within same roll on start-middle-end
 Is shrinkage test done with a proper tool for square drawing, rigid ruler to measure ? Is there a shrinkage grouping
32 done when shrinkage is >3% difference?? If some rolls >3% then all rolls (100%) must be checked…is there a
shrinkage report?

33 Are shade/color evaluations done in a dark room (no external lights) using Light box with Buyer approved light
sources D65 and CWF, light box must be calibrated or bulbs changed <500 hrs (keep records)
34 Are there Color approved swatches kept with proper approval signature, date, chop & protected from sunlight &
dust?
35 Are rejected rolls Identified & kept in separate area with clear sign and a log indicating how many rolls, yds, defects
type,etc…
36 Are all rolls covered/protected from dust, stains, sunlight ? All on shelves, racks, pallets?
37 Are all rolls properly Identified with roll#, Lot# - - - FIFO / Tracking system in place?
38 Is Humidity kept under target <60% (using dehumidifiers, fans,etc) & proper records maintained?

Store Accessories
39 Are rejected accessories kept in isolated locked area?
40 Are factory maintain accessories inspection ? Method?
41 Are they have approved trim card in place?
42 Are they maintain CF test for label?
43 Are they maintain nickel test for metal item.?
44 Are they hang defect swatch board in place?
45 Are they have reject accessories disposal system?

Cutting
46 Are they maintain lay chart report in cutting section?
47 Dose the factory have effective fabric relaxation procedure?
48 Dose the factory maintain speeding report, marker check report?
49 Dose the factory maintain cutting panel Top middle bottom check report?
50 Are they maintain fabric stream check report?
51 Are their sharp tools resister is update?
52 Are they use unauthorized sharp tools?
53 is there a pin number of all the sharp tools?
54 Are all worker use PPE?
55 Is fabric properly relaxed based on Fabric comsition (As per SOP) ?
56 Is relaxation (start to end) time properly indicated near each roll as well as when roll will be available for cutting
(min 24 hrs)
57 Does spreader follows shade grouping done by fabric warehouse? Keep records of rolls/dye lots used?
58 Is the numbering & bundling separation done following correctly the spreading report?
59 Visual and relevant SOP present? English & local language ?
60 Is there a QC checking spreading tension, edge alignment, end alignment, bowing, ply count, marker/fabric width,
shade grouping ,etc… Must have updated report.
61 Are cutting accuracy & notches checked using a hard pattern Top-Middle-Bottom? Records kept?
62 Separation of dark/light color in pre-twisting process?
63 Is cutting grain direction followed in die cutting (mold) ?
64 Is there panel inspection using 100%? Records ?

Fusing
65 Are they maintain data sheet for Fusing?
66 Are they maintain bond test for Fusing?
67 Are they follow guideline from supplier for interlining fusing (Data sheet)?
68 Are all worker use PPE?
69 Are maintain color change report?
70 Dose factory have QCI for fusing panel check of 100% fusing panel?
71 Dose operator maintain 2 times thermo paper check report?
72 Dose maintenance check two times machine temperature ?

Sewing
73 Is the sewing machine clean? (Randomly)
74 Is there have any idle machine with needle?
75 Is there have any idle machine without any identification?
76 Are their sharp tools resister is update?
77 Is there have any body dumping?
78 Are they kept semi finish goods away from the wall?
79 Are Sewing machine have drawer?
80 Is there a Needle Control Policy, (Sharps, Staples present)?
81 Down storage with proper ID?
82 Is bulk color checked against Approved color standard ?
83 Are 5S audits done at least once/month? Show results for each area. Are there training records for 5's ?
84 Is there a standard Trim card with approved signature & date ? Matches buyer approved trims?
85 Are additional approved TRIM cards signed for the Production Departments?
86 Are snap & rivets pull test done by lot# at moment shipment is received? Proper records?
87 Product Quality – ( Check 5 pcs at random ) - PASS for Visual / Dimension Major Defects. (TO BE CHECKED
AFTER ALL FACTORY ACTUAL INSPECTIONS)
88 Is there a Preventive Maintenance Plan/Schedule in place? Show updated plan vrs actual
89 Are there Quality Improvement efforts with Quality meetings, Defects Summaries, Pareto Analyses and Follow up
(Follow PPA SOP)?
90 Is there a PP meeting report on new styles with attendance & pp sample reports?
91 Is there a Pilot Run procedure on new styles before Bulk starts? Show reports.
92 Is there a 1st bundle review & reported?
93 Is there a daily roaming QC check using AQL ? Is there operator name/# & Defect qty/type recorded? S.P.I. &
seams puckering monitored daily to match approved sample on all operations?
94 Are in process measurements done daily using Tolerances, calibrated meas. tape & correct reports?
95 Are out of tolerance occurrences investigated further by measuring extra pieces & recording corrective actions?
96 Is there a trim-off audit in place?
97 Are there product specs & approved trim cards available on the line for each running style?
98 are End of Line inspectors under good illumination of 1,000lux, do they have checking method, defect qty & type
records updated before moving to finishing area.?
99 Product Quality – ( Check 5 pcs at random ) - PASS for Visual / Major Defects
100 Is the Needle Control Policy present & effectively managed? (Broken Needle Log / no needle on idle machines
101 Is there an inspection under 1,000 lux & proper reports by defect type?
102 Is there a daily checking of machine ACTUAL temperature, time & pressure against machine settings? Records
kept ?
103 Is there an approved (signed & date) GO BY sample available in Embroidery area for each design/style?
104 Is the embroidery size & location verified using a template/pattern on all sizes?
105 Is the Needle Control Policy present & effectively managed?
106 Are snap machine pinch settings following snap manufacturer recommendations & checked daily? Are original dies
being used?
107 Is there pull test done with machine & following Buyer requirements? Mock-ups & reports available? Machine
calibrated?
108 Is there a formal training program for all new QC/QA personnel with: Training schedule, attendance & evaluation
procedure to give score/rating for each trainee/session?
109 Are there calibration exercises each month to standardize quality criteria ? Documented all areas?

Finishining Quality
110 Is the approved sample available in line? (Iron approval, Folding approval, Approval sample for assort area)
111 Are their sharp tools resister is update?
112 Are they use unauthorized sharp tools?
113 Is there a pin number of all the sharp tools?
114 Are all worker use PPE?
115 Is there have any body dumping?
116 Are pressing heads, pads, and supporting structures clean?
117 Disposal of pressed garments is adequate to maintain good ironed appearance? Garments not crushed or stacked
too high afterwards?
118 Is the Finishing area well illuminated (with 1,000 lux on inspection areas), not excesive WIP accumulating on tables
or shelves/trolleys, transit areas are clearly marked & unobstructed.
119 Are there Quality Improvement efforts with Quality meetings, Defects Summaries, Pareto Analyses and Follow up?
120 Calibration of test equipment - within 12 months? Certificates available?
121 Is Humidity target of <60% achieved in finished goods @ warehouse ? Show data records.
122 Is there a Final Audit or QA separate room with no outside light ?
123 Is the PP pr Confirmation sample and spec's stored appropriatly in organized way & locked area/shelf?
124 Do QA have QC File (Approved : Sample, Teck pack,fabric swatches, strike off, embroidery, Trim Card, etc)
presently available for Final Inspection (audit)?
125 Does the bulk production match the Spec & Approved / Signed Sample?

Packing
126 Dose the factory maintain CTPAD restriction?
127 Are they use any metal elements in CTPAD area?
128 Are they have effective system & procedure for metal contaminated body handling procedure?
129 Are the maintain hourly metal detection calibration record?
130 Are they have effective metal contaminated box maintain procedure
131 Are they maintain metal contaminated body dispose procedure?
132 Are packing trim (hang tag,UPC,sticker) being attached following specific writen instructions by P.O. or
destination? Placement instructions or approved sample? Is there an approve trim card present?
133 Are there approved (sign & date) packing samples for each running style present in Finishing section?
Is there metal detection machine located as to ensure after metal detector garments will be contained inside a
134 metal free zone. machine calibrated with 9 point method every hour & records kept? Records of PO, color/size
scanned production too every hour?
135 Scan and pack system implement & Correct SOP followed ?
136 Are there shipping marks writen instructions for each style & destination?
137 Are all garments packed free of uncut/loose threads ?
138 Are cartons weight checked & recorded 1 by 1?
139 Are all cartons stacked correctly ? (not crushed, nor broken) free from posible floodings?

Inspection

140 Is there a Final inspection OR AQL audit procedure before moving garments to packing under 1,000 lux light?
Reports?
141 Does factory have an internal pre-final audit procedure using AQL to ensure all Pos will pass Buyer audit?
142 Product Quality – ( Check 25 pcs at random ) - PASS for Visual / Major / Measurements Defects
143 Inspection table as per Buyer requirements & illumination at 1,000 lux D65/CWF ?
144 Is there one last inspection based on AQL statistics? Based on what level of AQL?
145 Dose they take corrective action when non-conformities are detected?
146 Instruments and machines
147 How does the factory determine what monitoring and measurements should be undertaken?
148 How do they ensure that measurement devices are calibrated and verified at specified intervals?
149 How often are production machines maintained and calibrated?

Other
150 Does the factory evaluate and select material suppliers?
151 Do they communicate the requirements accurately to material suppliers?
152 Do they check whether a purchased product is up to specifications?
153 Do they send samples for lab tests? How often and for what tests?
154 Are materials properly stored?
155 Is there regular training?
156 Are there quality meetings weekly / monthly to evaluate WHOLE FACTORY defects trends? Is there a minutes
report & action plan followed?
157 (No Forced Labor seen - OK/NO) Any signs of forced overtime, passport custody, withhold payment, monetary
deposits, disapproval of resignation etc. any incidents you heard during walkthrough?
158 (No Abuse seen - OK/NO) Any harassment or discrimination issues heard during the walkthrough?
Circle any of them: Physical abuse / Verbal abuse / Sexual abuse / Discrimination issue / Others:
159 Does the factory pay their employees fairly i.e. comply with legal minimum standards ?
160 Any worker complained following issues heard? Circle relevant:
Underpaid / NO Overtime premium / Excess wage deduction / Late payment / Others:
161 Does the factory have emergency evacuation diagrams in the native language(s) of the workers posted in
conspicuous locations in the facility.
162 Check if an emergency / evacuation alarm is installed and can be heard in all areas of the factory.
163 Determine if the facility has an adequate number of properly located and clearly marked emergency exits available.
(Minimum 2 per floor)
164 Confirm that the exits are accessible and unlocked during working hours.
165 Confirm that, where necessary, the emergency exit doors have panic hardware or lever style (one hand, one
motion door openers)?
166 Does the building structure appears to be adequate for safe usage - visual assessment
(no cracks, no unsafe exposed electrical wiring?