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Sourcing · 5 min read · 2026-09-22

OEM Garment Quality Agreement Checklist

Put AQL, inline checkpoints and PPS gates in writing before bulk. Quality agreements prevent “looks fine on WhatsApp” disputes.

An OEM quality agreement turns taste into measurable gates: AQL, inline QC, PPS reference and fabric/colour standards — written before bulk ships.

Checklist items

  • PPS / gold sample reference
  • Measurement chart + tolerances
  • Fabric and colour standards (named base / lab dip)
  • Inline QC points (e.g. 20/50/80%) + final AQL
  • Defect classification and rework / reject path
  • Claims scope (OEKO-TEX / GRS) with documentation owners

AQL guide · PPS checklist · activewear QC checklist · Certificates · verify a factory.

Commercial entry: private-label desk · fabric: Fabric Selector · floor map: manufacture.

FAQ

What belongs in a quality agreement?

AQL level, inline inspection points, PPS reference, measurement tolerances, fabric/colour standards and how rejects are handled.

Do you run inline QC?

Yes — 20/50/80% inline checkpoints plus final AQL on the Dongguan floor for private-label programmes.

Where do certificates sit?

Checkable numbers on the certifications page. GRS garment claims need mill TC scope — not a sitewide default.

Programme reconstruction: First wholesale account — vendor manual to final inspection · all reconstructions