PRE PRODUCTION QUALITY PROCEDURE

The sampling quality procedure in the garment industry is a structured, multi-stage process designed to validate design, fit, and construction before bulk production. It involves creating various samples—Proto, Fit, Size Set, and Pre-Production (PPS)—based on tech packs, followed by rigorous inspection (AQL) to ensure quality standards are met.

· Design Validation and Approval: To verify that the creative design is feasible for production and to secure official approval from the buyer for the design, fit, and styling.

· Fit Assessment: To ensure the garment fits correctly on a live model or dummy, adhering to measurements in the technical pack (spec sheet).

· Quality Standard Setting (PP Sample): To establish a "gold seal" or pre-production (PP) sample that acts as the standard for quality, materials, and workmanship for the entire bulk production run.

· Cost and Resource Estimation: To accurately estimate fabric consumption, trim requirements, and manufacturing costs.

· Identifying Potential Production Problems: To detect and rectify errors early, such as shrinkage, improper seams, or color fastness issues, before mass production.

· Production  uniformity   (TOP Sample): To ensure that the Top of Production (TOP) samples match the approved sample, maintaining quality during the initial bulk run.

· Size Standardization: Through size set samples, to verify that grading rules are correctly applied and that the fit is consistent across all sizes.

· Sales and Marketing Support: To provide salesmen samples (SMS) used for marketing, photo shoots, and securing orders from retailers. 

Proto Sample (Prototype): The first version developed to test the design concept using available fabrics/accessories.

Fit Sample: Created to check the garment's fit, measurements, and comfort on a fit model, ensuring it aligns with the tech pack.

Size Set Sample: Produced in all ordered sizes to verify, grade, and ensure consistency across the size range.

Pre-Production Sample (PPS): The final sample made using actual materials, components, and machinery to be used in bulk production, often requiring final buyer approval.

Salesman Sample (SMS): High-quality samples created for marketing, photoshoots, and buyer orders.

· Tech Pack Verification: Ensuring all sketches, measurements, fabric details, and trimming requirements are followed.

· Measurement Inspection: Comparing the sample's physical measurements against the tecprohnical specifications (spec sheet).

· Fabric and Trim Check: Verifying fabric shade, weight (GSM), quality, and accessories (buttons, zippers).

· Workmanship Assessment: Inspecting seam strength, stitching quality, and overall finishing.

· Fit Testing: Evaluating the garment on a human model or mannequin for proper drape and comfort.

· AQL (Acceptable Quality Level): Used during inspection to determine if a sample batch are accepted or rejected based on allowable defect levels.

· Documentation: All comments and corrections are documented in a sample tracking sheet for modifications.

Final Approval: Production only proceeds after written approval of the PPS from the buyer.