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Sourcing · 7 min read · 2026-09-22

Activewear Quality Control Checklist — Before You Approve Bulk

A practical QC checklist buyers can attach to POs: sample stages, measurements, seams, fabric lot and AQL.

A practical QC checklist buyers can attach to POs: sample stages, measurements, seams, fabric lot and AQL.

Checklist at a glance

  1. Fabric lot locked (GSM / hand / colour).
  2. Proto → fit notes → PPS signed.
  3. Measurement chart + tolerance.
  4. Seam map (flatlock/overlock by zone).
  5. AQL window + defect list on PO.
  6. In-line + final inspection plan.

AQL 2.5 garment inspection

Use AQL quality control guide and OEM quality agreement checklist.

Seams and fabric tests

Flatlock vs overlock · pilling & colourfastness · PPS checklist.

ZIESHINE path

QC is written into Dongguan cut-and-sew programmes. Start on /manufacture.

Pair this checklist with quality agreement, AQL, private-label desk and Fabric Selector.

FAQ

What is AQL 2.5?

A common apparel inspection level for major defects — define defect classes on the quality agreement.

When should QC start?

At fabric lot + proto, not only final carton inspection.

What must be on PPS?

Construction, measurements, trims, labels, colour and approved seam photos.

Who pays for re-inspection?

Define reject handling and re-inspection cost in the quality agreement before bulk.