SOP - DENIM CATEGORY

Understanding the brand requirements on product

Discussing the critical issues in garment, based on previous experience as well as styling of the product, all valve added input would be
SAMPLE HANDOVER
shared with the sourcing and product team
WITH
QA/BRAND/VENDOR Documenting the handover comments of the product and circulating to all sourcing ,qulity and vendors
Hand over the samples to vendor along with handover and risk analysis comments pertaining to the product and cavet comments will be
shared with the sourcing team for brand approval
Prior to submission of size set, PP meeting will be conducted by ALBL QT along with Factory QM and all concern team,to discuss on all
technical issues and standards requirments for the product
PP MEETING

FPT PROCESS FPT to be tested by nominated lab that is TUV /ALBL lab or MILL fpt to be submit

All size sets with all actual trims and actual wash should be submitted for Quality review.

FPT testing is mandatory for size set approval to release size set review report
Size set will be evaluated at vendor location if in Bangalore, for out station vendors size set to be evaluated in Arvind HO by respective QA
Size set sample should be made from bulk fabric and all trims approval should be taken from respective sourcing team.
SIZE SET EVALUVATION
Require approved Shade blanket for before and after wash,at the time of size set review
Post size set, quality evaluation report will be issued, specifying all critical and general comments

Approved size set along with the QA report would be sent to brand for approval

Approval sample along with the seal (Gold or Silver) will be sent back to vendor to start bulk production for reference,
 Vendor has to raise the request for inline inspection to respective ALBL QT when the garments are on machine or first output. After Inline
inspection ALBL QT should document and release Inline inspection report to vendor.
IN LINE INSPECTION

After the sewing, washing and Finishing for first initial output is completed, vendor has to raise Interim inspection request for ALBL QT. After
Interim inspection ALBL QT should document and release Interim inspection report to vendor.
INTERIM INSPECTION

Respective QA will pick up 2GPT sample from bulk production and same will be send to nominated lab for testing along with test request
GPT FROM BULK form filled by vendor
PRODUCTION
Final inspection request should be raised for respective ALBL QT one day before when entire shipment is packed

Lead time for final inspection is, Bangalore- one day, Out station – 2 days

FINAL INSPECTION
Note - If Inspection is requested after 7:00 pm will be considered for next working day

Final inspection will be conducted as per AQL 2.5 for wash programme and AQL 1 for non-wash

Post final inspection, style wise approved gold seal sample along with the a copy of Final Inspection and Measurement audit report,should
be sent to ALBL Quality department at head office

WAREHOUSE Random quality audit (20 Pcs) for all style codes will be conducted at warehouse by respective warehouse QT team
More than two shrinkage group with in the lot not allowed
Approved sealed spec sheet required
FG code wise size set come pp compulsory
Tricot fusing at waist band should be used for stretch fabric

All embossing reinforcement with twill pocketing

Non-Oven fussing for embroidery back up
Self fabric re enforcement required at waistband loops and back pocket across all
washes
Button pulling strength test should be tested by third party LAB
All failed GPT's and FPT's samples should be re-submitted or approved by Sourcing L-3
If PP sample or size set got failed for any major issue, factory must re offer the sample
Approvals authorised by (like PP/shipment sample and styling)