It is possible to prevent low-quality products from leaving the factory floor by conducting inspections throughout the manufacturing process. A brand's or retailer's bottom line or reputation should be negatively impacted by quality issues that are identified and addressed by auditors before they have a negative impact.

Qualitative inspections can be divided into three categories.
There are three primary types of quality inspections: pre-production inspections, in-line inspections, and final inspections. Quality problems must be detected and corrected at various stages throughout the manufacturing process, which necessitates the supplier inspection services and approval of numerous details.

Pre-production Inspection (pre-production inspection) is a type of inspection that occurs before the start of production.

Preliminary testing of raw materials should take place during the pre-production phase before they are introduced into the manufacturing process. A variety of tests can be performed on the material to determine its weight, dimensional stability, pilling resistance, torqueing, pile retention, stretch recovery, and other characteristics. It is necessary to test closures, zippers, elastics, and other embellishments including beads, rhinestones, sequins and rivets, among other things, to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable regulations.

Inspections during the pre-production phase are important because quality problems are frequently caused by defects in the raw materials. This allows auditors to identify and correct any problems before the manufacturing process begins, which saves time and money. Brands and retailers can avoid unexpected costs and delays in the long run by thoroughly inspecting the materials before they are put to use.

Inspection performed on the fly

In addition, additional inspections should be performed at various stages throughout the manufacturing process. In order to ensure that the product meets quality standards, inspections of apparel should take place at each critical step of the manufacturing process, from cutting to assembling to pressing or other finishing procedures. Think about the fact that, during the cutting phase, each cutting ticket should be randomly examined to ensure that each part is accurately notched and that the shades are properly separated from one another from one another. Fabric that has been improperly cut will prevent the parts from being assembled correctly.

Because quality issues are frequently reworkable during the manufacturing process and can be corrected before the final product is completed, it is critical to conduct in-line inspections. It is important to address quality issues as soon as they arise in the manufacturing process because minor issues discovered early in the process can develop into larger issues at a later stage in the process.

At the conclusion of the process, an inspection is performed.

Lastly, but certainly not least, the final inspection provides auditors with a final opportunity to identify and address quality issues before they are passed on to the buyer or, worse still, the consumer. A product's ability to meet specific performance requirements as well as the product's overall appearance, sizing, and fit are evaluated at the conclusion of the auditing process.

A common practice is for companies to forego initial product inspections while their products are still in the factory and only conduct random, final inspections once the order has arrived at its final destination. The fact is that by then it is too late, and the only option left is to discard the low-quality units that have been identified. This will be costly for everyone involved, especially the factory, which will bear the brunt of the financial burden as a result of this decision.