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Garments Quality Control Guide

The Garments Quality Control Reference Guide outlines key defects in garment production, their root causes, and corrective actions. It explains important concepts such as DHU, Closing Summary, Trim Card, Pull Test, C-TPAT, and SKU, emphasizing their roles in ensuring quality and compliance. Additionally, it details the responsibilities of line QC personnel and the processes involved in finishing quality audits.

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Garments Quality Control Guide

The Garments Quality Control Reference Guide outlines key defects in garment production, their root causes, and corrective actions. It explains important concepts such as DHU, Closing Summary, Trim Card, Pull Test, C-TPAT, and SKU, emphasizing their roles in ensuring quality and compliance. Additionally, it details the responsibilities of line QC personnel and the processes involved in finishing quality audits.

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Garments Quality Control Reference Guide

1. Top Five Defects with RCA & CAP Report

Defect Name | Root Cause Analysis (RCA) | Corrective & Preventive Action (CAP)
------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------
Open seam | Machine tension imbalance or operator negligence | Retrain operators, adjust machine tension
daily
Broken stitch | Needle damage, poor thread or wrong RPM setting | Replace needles, use approved thread,
monitor RPM
Skip stitch | Faulty needle, wrong threading or poor thread quality | Needle inspection, checklist for threading,
use good thread
Dirty spot/stain | Oil leakage, dirty hands, or unclean work surface | Machine maintenance, hand hygiene, clean
stations
Shade variation | Dye lot mixing or poor light checking | Keep shade bands, sort by lot, use light box

2. What is DHU? Formula of DHU

DHU (Defects per Hundred Units) measures the number of defects in every 100 garments.
Formula:
DHU = (Total Defects Found / Total Checked Pieces) × 100

3. What is Closing Summary? Why We Do It?

Closing Summary is the final report after production or inspection.


Purpose:
- Align all parties
- Document issues and actions
- Ensure quality before shipment

4. What is Trim Card? Why We Use It?

Trim Card is a board/sample showing all trims used in a style (labels, zippers, threads).
Purpose:
- Reference for QC and production
- Trim verification
- Buyer approval

5. What is Pull Test? Why We Do It?

Pull Test checks the attachment strength of trims using a force gauge.
Purpose:
- Ensure trim durability
- Avoid safety issues
- Meet buyer standards

6. What is C-TPAT and SKU? Why Check It?

C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism): A supply chain security initiative.


Garments Quality Control Reference Guide

Check to ensure trade compliance and safety.


SKU (Stock Keeping Unit): Unique product code.
Check to avoid wrong shipments.

7. Responsibilities of a Line QC

- In-line inspection
- Record defects
- Guide sewing operators
- Monitor DHU
- Check specs
- Escalate issues

8. Action Plan for New Style Finishing Input

- Review tech pack


- Conduct pre-finishing meeting
- Prepare trim card
- Assign manpower
- Monitor early pieces
- Set checkpoints

9. Finishing Quality Layout for One Line

Layout:
1. Input -> 2. Thread Cutting -> 3. Ironing -> 4. Measurement -> 5. Visual Check ->
6. Metal Check -> 7. Folding -> 8. Packing -> 9. Final Audit -> 10. Carton Close

10. Finishing Inline/Box Audit & Benefits

Inline Audit: Mid-process check to catch early issues.


Box Audit: Final random check of packed goods.
Benefits:
- Reduces rework
- Ensures quality
- Prevents shipment delays

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