Quality Standards | App Knits - Authentic Apparel Sourcing

International Standards, Local Expertise

Quality control isn't just a checkpoint for us—it's woven into every stage of our process. We implement the AQL 1.5 international standard across all orders, ensuring consistency and reliability that meets global retail requirements.

Multi-Stage Quality Control

1. Pre-Production Phase

Before manufacturing begins:

Yarn Quality Verification: Yarn booking by day 3 from PO, with quality checks
Knitting Description Maintenance: Ensuring specifications are maintained during knitting
Fabric Laboratory Testing: Periodic testing for strength, shrinkage, color fastness
Trim & Accessory Verification: All components in-house before production cut date (PCD)
Sample Approval: Final sample sign-off before bulk production

2. In-Line Inspection (Mid-Production)

During manufacturing:

Regular production floor monitoring
Measurement checks at multiple stages
Construction quality verification
Color consistency monitoring
Defect identification and correction

3. Final Quality Control

Before shipment:

100% AQL 1.5 Inspection: Comprehensive final inspection
Measurement Verification: Against approved specifications
Functionality Testing: Zippers, buttons, seams, stitching
Packing Inspection: Correct labeling, folding, and packaging
Documentation Review: Complete shipment paperwork

Total Quality Management (TQM)

QC (Quality Control): Detecting and correcting defects
QA (Quality Assurance): Preventing defects through process optimization

This dual approach ensures both immediate problem-solving and long-term quality improvement.

Laboratory Testing

Scientific Quality Verification. All fabrics undergo periodic laboratory testing:

Tensile strength
Color fastness (washing, rubbing, light)
Dimensional stability / Shrinkage
Pilling resistance
Fabric weight verification
pH level testing

Vendor Quality Management

Building Quality at the Source:

Vendor Training Programs: Continuous skill development
Performance Analytics: KPI tracking and analysis
Recovery Plans: Identifying substandard performance and implementing improvements
Best Practice Implementation: Sharing quality methods across supplier network
Regular Audits: Ensuring consistent standards

Compliance & Certifications

90% of Our Suppliers Are Certified

Our Quality Promise

Peace Assured

When you work with App Knits, you're not just getting garments—you're getting predictable quality outcomes, reduced rejection rates, brand protection, consumer satisfaction, and long-term reliability.

Result: Your brand goes global with confidence.