Moisture Checking Procedure

1) Moisture check from incoming materials

Factory QC shall randomly select a minimum of 10 samples during materials unloading and inventory �me, QC shall take the moisture
rate before inter the materials in the factory as per req. they should keep the record and show to auditors.
QC shall perform visual check on the materials for any signs of mold growth/musty smell/water mark/wet materials properly with record.
2) Moisture check during materials Inspec�on
Assigned QC shall perform visual check on the materials during inspec�on from selected materials for any signs of mold growth
/musty smell/water mark/wet materials properly with record.
3) Raw Material Warehouse
Factory QC/CFA shall randomly select a minimum of 10 samples per day from different loca�ons.
Factory QC/CFA shall perform visual check and moisture content check on the materials for any signs of mold growth.
Should there be any sign of poten�al mold growth detected, FKR shall inform VFQM immediately and arrange
for a discussion on the mold management and management of the impacted raw materials.

4) Moisture check in Cu�ng sec�on

Assigned QC shall take moisture rate during lay in cu�ng sec�on by following TMB & Start/middle/End with record. He also
checks any signs of mold growth/water mark etc.
5) Moisture check for Dry process
Assigned responsible shall pick 10% garments from Lot during dry process start for moisture check, a�er dry room process
as per req. again check moisture rate to assure moisture control with record. He also checks visible mold/water mark/musty smell etc.
6) Moisture check During Packing accuracy
Packing accuracy team take the moisture during packing accuracy check with record, He also checks visible mold/water mark/musty smell etc.
7) Finished Goods
Factory QC/CFA shall select a minimum of 1 sample from each of the 4 cartons (1 carton from each corner of the warehouse) to inspect.
Factory QC/CFA shall perform visual check and moisture content check on the finished goods, inner box, and the outer carton for any signs of mold growth.
Should there be any sign of poten�al mold growth detected, FKR shall inform VFQM immediately and arrange
for a discussion on the mold management and management of the impacted finished goods
8) POs that Stored in Finished Goods Warehouse for More Than 30 Days
Factory QC/CFA shall select the sample size based on AQL.
Factory QC/CFA shall perform visual check and moisture content check on the finished goods, inner box, and
the outer carton for any signs of mold growth.
• Moisture content check for FW: 1 pair per carton
• Moisture content check for APP: 1 piece per carton
Should there be any sign of poten�al mold growth detected, FKR shall inform VFQM immediately and arrange
for a discussion on the mold management and management of the impacted finished goods.
How to check Moisture from garments:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Mark and compare the humidity

Pressing “Red” Bu�on and test the
Put the meter on top of flat garment result with Fabric Moisture level
Fold tested garment, at least 2’’ humidity meter to ensure is
surface and pressing “White” bu�on standard as provided. For test result
thick. func�onable.
to read the test data. higher than the standard level, audit
is failed.

AQUA BOY MOISTURE LEVEL STANDARD REMARKS

Co�on 67
Wool 24
Nylon 67 1. Garments made with blending fabric.
Acrylic 40 calculate the humidity standrad by the formula.
Polyester 39 (A blend% AHumidity standard%) + (B blend%
Viscose 55 B Humidity standard%)
Silk 45 2. Example: 60% Polyester 40% Nylon
Linen 77 Humidity standard - 60%*39+40%*67%=50%
Corrugated 56

Size: 24’’x36’’