Ensuring impeccable quality is paramount in activewear production. Every stage of the manufacturing process introduces the potential for defects, which can adversely affect your brand image and customer satisfaction. That's why conducting rigorous inspections and maintaining stringent quality checks is crucial to minimize the risk of delivering subpar products to your valued customers.
QIMA specializes in providing comprehensive inspection services specifically tailored for activewear and apparel. Our team of experts possess the expertise and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that your products meet the highest standards of quality.
QIMA has over 1,000 off-the-shelf product-specific inspection checklists. These can also be fully customized, so you can make sure that we assess exactly what matters to you, and your customers.
Our inspections cover a range of tests to assess the quality, workmanship and other specifications of your products and materials, including:
Workmanship
Quality defects
Symmetry check
Size fitting test
Stitching quality
Print/embroidery quality
Adhesive test (logos, printings and markings fastness)
Seam slippage test (for woven garments)
Needle damage check (for knitted garments)
Stuffing check (for products with stuffing
Physical
Waterproof test
Down feather leakage testing
Fasteners fatigue and zip quality test
Burn test (for 100% cotton garments)
Mold/insect contamination prevention
Metal contamination prevention
Measurement check
Pull test (for trims attached to the product)
Materials
Color shading
Colorfastness check (rub test)
Fabric weight test (for knitted garments)
Fiber identification
Labeling
Fabric content / care labeling
Country of origin labeling
Label attachment
Barcode scanning test
Adhesive test (for printing and coating)
QIMA provides independent quality control designed to protect your business interests. Our highly trained inspectors are product experts who receive regular training in their field of specialization. Our inspectors can be onsite at your factory within 48 hours of booking, and reports are provided on the same day as the inspection.
Our inspections can be carried out on all types of consumer goods including, but not limited to apparel and footwear, toys, electronics and furniture.
Our online platform makes it easy for you to book inspections and receive your results at any time. Schedule new inspections, view pending inspections, and access results instantly.
Our online platform provides valuable supply chain insights, including a summary of your QC activity, all of your supplier’s quality stats, industry benchmarking data, and more.
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