Quality & compliance
Lingerie quality control & compliance
Quality on intimate apparel is decided on the line, not at the loading dock. At our Shantou factory we build inspection into every stage — from cutting through final AQL checks and metal detection — and back it with BSCI, Sedex and OEKO-TEX® documentation that your retail and import partners can rely on.
Our QC philosophy
Prevent defects, don't just sort them
A pre-shipment inspection only tells you what already went wrong. We put the effort earlier — an approved sealed sample, a clear tech pack, trained operators and in-line checks — so the final AQL inspection confirms quality rather than rescuing it.
Every order runs against a documented control plan with named checkpoints, defect classifications and tolerances agreed up front. Buyers receive a pre-shipment report with photos, and our 98% on-time delivery rate is tracked the same way.
Sealed sample
Approved reference for every bulk run
Documented
Control plan, tolerances & defect classes
Inspected
In-line + final AQL on every order
Traceable
Pre-shipment report with photos
Inline & final inspection flow
Six checkpoints from cutting to carton
The same flow runs on OEM, ODM, private-label and wholesale orders. Checkpoints scale with order size, but no garment ships without passing each stage.
Cutting inspection
Lay length, marker placement and grain line are checked before bulk cutting. Fabric defects, shade variation and lace pattern alignment are flagged at the cutting room so they never reach the sewing floor.
Sewing & in-line QC
Operators self-check at each station; a roving QC walks the line to verify stitch density (SPI), seam allowance, elastic tension and strap symmetry against the approved sample and tech pack.
Mid-line / end-of-line QC
Each completed garment is checked off-machine for measurement tolerance, label placement, trim and hardware function (hooks, sliders, snaps) before it moves to finishing and pressing.
Final AQL inspection
Finished goods are sampled to ISO 2859-1 (AQL 2.5 major / 4.0 minor by default, adjustable per buyer) covering appearance, measurement, color, packing and carton marking.
Metal detection
Garments with metal hardware pass through a calibrated needle/metal detector to screen for broken needles and stray metal — a standard safeguard for skin-contact intimate apparel.
Packing & pre-shipment check
Polybag, hangtag, barcode and assortment are verified against the packing list; cartons are weighed and a pre-shipment report (with photos) is issued before booking the shipment.
AQL standard
Final inspection follows the ISO 2859-1 (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4) sampling standard. Our default acceptance level is AQL 2.5 for major defects and 4.0 for minor defects, General Inspection Level II. Tighter levels (for example AQL 1.5) are available on request and stated on your order confirmation.
Certifications & compliance
Audited, documented, export-ready
Social-compliance audits and material certificates back what happens on the floor. We can share valid certificates and audit reports under NDA during qualification.
BSCI social-compliance audited
Third-party amfori BSCI audit of labor practices, working hours, health and safety.
Sedex SMETA member
SMETA-format ethical-trade data shared via the Sedex platform for buyer due diligence.
ISO 9001 quality management
Quality-management system covering documented processes, traceability and continuous improvement.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 materials
STANDARD 100 testing confirming fabrics and trims meet limits for harmful substances on skin-contact apparel.
Market compliance we manufacture to
REACH
EU restrictions on substances of very high concern in textiles and trims.
CPSIA
US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act limits (lead, phthalates) for applicable items.
AZO-free dyes
No restricted aromatic-amine azo dyes in colored fabrics and prints.
California Prop 65
Screening against Prop 65 listed chemicals for the US market.
Material & garment testing
Testing that matches how lingerie is worn
Intimate apparel stretches, sits against skin and is laundered often. We test for exactly those stresses, in-house and through accredited third-party labs when a buyer requires a report.
Colorfastness
Wash, rubbing and perspiration colorfastness testing on dyed lace and microfiber so deep tones and prints hold up to wear and laundering.
Stretch & recovery
Elastic, power-net and spandex blends are checked for elongation and recovery so straps and bands keep their shape over the garment's life.
AZO-free dyes
Dyes and prints are sourced AZO-free and run to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 limits for harmful substances on skin-contact apparel.
Trim & hardware safety
Hooks, sliders, rings and snaps are checked for pull strength and finish; sharp-point and small-parts checks support CPSIA and Prop 65 expectations.
Need a specific protocol? We routinely work to buyer and lab test plans. See where this all happens on our lingerie factory page, or start an order through OEM manufacturing or private label.
Tell us your quality and compliance requirements
AQL levels, test reports, certifications — We reply to every quote request within 12 business hours.