Quality planning for underwear orders

Agree the quality requirements before production.

Materials, fit, construction and inspection needs differ by product and destination market. Put the requirements in writing and confirm the available checks and records for your specific order.

Discuss quality requirements

Buyer checklist

Four checkpoints to define in your specification

These are items to agree with your supplier. This page does not represent a certification, laboratory capability or inspection service included with every order.

Checkpoint 01

Materials and trims

Specify the fiber composition, fabric weight, color, waistband, thread and other components you require. Confirm how material details will be documented for the order.

Checkpoint 02

Fit and measurements

Provide the size range, measurement chart, tolerances and fit references. Agree how a sample will be reviewed and approved before bulk production.

Checkpoint 03

Workmanship and appearance

Record construction details, stitching, labels, color matching and acceptable appearance criteria in the product specification or approved sample.

Checkpoint 04

Inspection and records

Agree the inspection scope, sampling method, pass criteria, timing and report format for your order. Confirm any third-party inspection or testing separately.

Confirm in writing

Questions to settle before you place an order

Ask which items can be supported for your product, what they cost and what evidence you will receive. Keep the answers with the approved specification and purchase order.

  • Which product specification or approved sample controls the order?
  • What measurement tolerances and workmanship criteria should be followed?
  • What inspection method, sample size and acceptance criteria apply?
  • Are laboratory tests, certificates or market-specific documents required? Who will arrange them?
  • Which records or inspection reports will be supplied, and at what stage?

Need a specific test or certificate?

Send the destination market and required standard or document. Confirm applicability, scope, issuing party, validity and cost before relying on it for a purchase decision.

Ask about your requirements