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Catch Garment Stitching & Fabric Defects Before Shipment

Run AQL-based pre-shipment inspections for apparel orders, log stitching and fabric defects with photos, verify packing and record a pass or fail result.

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Garment Factory Pre-Shipment Stitching & Fabric Defect Quality Inspection Checklist
Inspector Name
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Inspection Date
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Factory / Supplier Name
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This pre-shipment quality inspection checklist gives garment QC inspectors a structured way to evaluate finished apparel before it leaves the factory. Start by capturing the essential order details, including factory or supplier, buyer or brand, PO and style numbers, total order quantity, inspection level, AQL limits for critical, major and minor defects, and the sample size inspected. Inspectors then review stitching quality alongside fabric, trims and finishing, record the highest defect severity found in each area, and keep an accurate AQL defect tally.

The template is built for third-party inspection agencies, in-house quality teams, sourcing agents, importers and apparel brands that need consistent, reliable reports across every supplier. Inspectors can upload defect and product photos as evidence, log on-site tests and measurements, verify quantities, packing and labeling, and record the overall inspection result. A summary section captures key findings and corrective actions, and a certification statement confirms the inspection followed the agreed AQL sampling plan and buyer specifications.

Moving from paper checklists and spreadsheets to an online form lets inspectors complete reports on the factory floor from a phone or tablet and share them with buyers as soon as they are submitted. Standardized fields make it easy to compare results across factories, spot recurring defects and hold suppliers accountable before goods ship, helping you reduce costly returns, chargebacks and customer complaints. Customize the defect checks, tests and sign-off wording to match your product lines and buyer requirements.

3 Pages
19 Questions
~6min To complete
Free Included on every plan
Field types choicematrix ×4 Short Text ×3 number ×2 Signature ×2 Full Name Date Dropdown Table / Grid File Upload Single Choice Long Text termsandconditions

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Page 1 Inspection & Order Details 8 questions
Inspection & Order Details
1 Inspector Name * Full Name
2 Inspection Date * Date
3 Factory / Supplier Name * Short Text
4 Buyer / Brand * Short Text
5 PO Number & Style Number * Short Text
6 Total Order Quantity (pcs) * number
7 Inspection Level & AQL (Critical / Major / Minor) * Dropdown
8 Sample Size Inspected (pcs) * number
Page 2 Stitching & Fabric Defect Inspection 4 questions
Stitching & Fabric Defect Inspection
1 Stitching Defect Check (Highest Severity Found) * choicematrix
2 Fabric, Trims & Finishing Defect Check (Highest Severity Found) * choicematrix
3 AQL Defect Tally * Table / Grid
4 Defect & Product Photos * File Upload
Page 3 On-Site Tests, Packing & Sign-Off 7 questions
On-Site Tests, Packing & Sign-Off
1 On-Site Tests & Measurements * choicematrix
2 Quantity, Packing & Labeling Verification * choicematrix
3 Overall Inspection Result * Single Choice
4 Summary of Findings & Corrective Actions * Long Text
5 I certify that this inspection was conducted in accordance with the agreed AQL sampling plan and buyer specifications and that all findings recorded in this report are accurate and complete. * termsandconditions
6 Inspector Signature * Signature
7 Factory Representative Signature Signature

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