Section

Q no.

Question

Sweater - Yarn

1

Is the winded yarn in correct threading, tension and pass wax evenly and consistently on similar weight and circumference across all cones with clear label?

Sweater - Yarn

2

Is there procedure in place to ensure that white and light shaded yarns are kept separate from dark colors on winding heads and divided sections are available to separate winding of white and light shaded yarn from dark colors?

Sweater - knitting

3

Do all works have the approved written procedures explaining the knitting sequence and the amount of weights required for each style, coarse/inch, wale/inch, panel width and weight (for hand frame machines)? Are the automatic knitting machines properly set (for auto machines)?

Sweater - knitting

4

Is in-line inspection conducted on panels, for basic measurement and general quality, such as holes, etc.?

Sweater - knitting

5

Are inspection area well organized and well lit (800+) lux?

Sweater - knitting

6

Are there controls and markings in place to ensure shade consistence of same piece garment?

Sweater - knitting

7

Is there knitting tension checking with machine? How freq is it checking with record? Is there machine used for tension checking?

Sweater - knitting

8

Is there checking of linking yarn strength before release to workers?

Sweater - knitting

9

What is the ratio of table checker vs. linking workers? Is it 100% check and mend before washing?

Sweater - knitting

10

What is the ratio of light tube checking vs. linking workers before washing? Is it 100% check?

Sweater - mending

11

Is the ratio of the Mending/ Stitching workers to Linking workers appropriate based on the production and the complexity of the styles? (Line balancing).

Sweater - mending

12

Are Mending/ Stitching worker skillful?

Sweater - mending

13

Is there effective 100% check after mended garment? Is the mending and checking separately by different workers?

Sweater - mending

14

Are mending sections well organized and well lit (800 or above) lux?

Sweater - mending

15

Is there needle control process effectively monitoring?

Section

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Add#2 Product

Safety

1

Is there appointed Product Safety Officer (PSO) checking 100% production site in monthly basis and submit GIS Product Safety Compliance Checklist as per GIS requirement?

Add#2 Product

Safety

2

Is metal free zone under well control in sample room, the whole production floor and QC room?

Add#2 Product

Safety

3

Is there regularly checking and maintenance of the mold and machine for snaps/rivets…etc. so factory ensure 100% that the molding process is compliance?

Add#2 Product

Safety

4

Is broken needle log checked, verified and maintained the records properly?

Add#2 Product

Safety

5

Is Pull Test equipment available and correctly performed to test the attachment strength of snaps/rivet/ small parts?

Add#2 Product

Safety

6

Is Needle Detector function correctly and correctly performed by 9 point checking and record complete 3 times per shift?

(1.2 mm sensitivity)

Add#2 Product

Safety

7

Is the metal free zone properly controls of all metal/tools/ hard tag with limited authorizes person to enter?

Add#2 Product

Safety

8

Is Button Control Procedure checked, verified and maintained the records properly?

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Add#3

Printing/Plating

1

Are buyer's approved samples/Tech Pack/ trim cards provided as guides for operators?

Add#3

Printing/Plating

2

Is printing/plating automatic or manual ( including drying) and machines/spare parts in correct setting, well maintained and clean?

Add#3

Printing/Plating

3

Are screens made in-house or contracted to outside source?

Add#3

Printing/Plating

4

Is there organized and controlled storage area for chemicals and MSDS sheet display and all the workers well trained to follow the SOP accordingly?

Add#3

Printing/Plating

5

Are in-process and finished pieces inspected in hourly basis in enough lighting to ensure consistency in Print Quality ?

Add#3

Printing/Plating

6

How are seconds replaced before releasing back to production workflow?

Add#3

Printing/Plating

7

Is the working  environment/ housekeeping  /tray/ racks/ trolleys/ tables/aisles clean and tidy?

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Add#4

Embroidery

1

Does the factory have adequate embroidery machines to fulfill the overall production capacity?

Add#4

Embroidery

2

Are embroidery machines properly maintained, regularly cleaned and serviced, and in good working condition?

Add#4

Embroidery

3

Are in-process and finished pieces inspected and seconds replaced before releasing back to production workflow? Are there proper control of deviations per load?

Add#4

Embroidery

4

Is thread SPI/tension well monitored and controlled, and thread ends properly trimmed?

Add#4

Embroidery

5

Does the embroidery facility have a broken needle control process and are all outgoing panels checked?

Add#4

Embroidery

6

Is there visual checking 100% and separate packed per shade in enough lighting when needed?

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Add#5 Laundry

1

Is laundry capacity adequate in needed machine type to effectively support the overall production output?

Add#5 Laundry

2

Are machines adequately maintained so no steam/water leakage, no rusting or broken parts?

Add#5 Laundry

3

Is there checking of machine temp and RPM with record? Is there infra-red temperature checking device available?

Add#5 Laundry

4

Any calibrated measuring devices used? E.g. weight, beaker

Add#5 Laundry

5

Are laundry formulas, buyer approved samples in shade/hand feel & Tech Pack readily available for operators' and inspector's easy reference?

Add#5 Laundry

6

Is laundry managed by qualified technician / chemist?

Add#5 Laundry

7

Does laundry follow GAP PH & Crocking SOP? E.g. incoming water control, washing receipt control, testing of result, separation of wash lot, test per wash lot …etc.

Add#5 Laundry

8

Is there 100% visual/shade checking in correct light source and separately packed to return to next bulk process?

Add#5 Laundry

9

Is there measurement and hand feel checking per machine load with record?

Add#5 Laundry

10

Is there light box with buyer required light source available?