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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

This section sets out a brief overview of Harris Scarfe InspectionProcedures by supplier self inspection and third party inspection.

INSPECTION REPORT Inspection report must be filled in and signed off by supplier QA

technician.

Inspection report MUST be sent with pre-shipping / production samplesand accompanied by supplier measurement sheet, with all point ofmeasurements as graded specification sheet to Harris Scarfe QAdepartment for shipping approval.

Supplier QA technician must highlight in the report any areas, whichhave failed inspection and advise a plan of action to correct the problems. Any areas, which can not be corrected, MUST be clearlyidentified to enable Harris Scarfe QA technician and Buyer to make acommercial decision to reject or accept the bulk delivery.

Garment Inspection Elements

Following four elements must be checked on each order. Failure to

meet any of the elements could cause the order to be rejected.

Prior to final inspection following paperwork shall be provided to theonsite auditor to facilitate inspection of packed goods

Order quantity

Packaging

Labelling

Styling

Accessorie

s Approved bulk / trim swatches

Measurement Specification sheet

QUANTITY: The quantity available for inspection accords to the orderquantity.

PACKAGING and FOLDING: The style is boxed, packaged and folds as perspecification in the contract

GARMENT STYLING: The garment should include all features as approvedin the sealer / pre-production sample. Be correct in

Styling

Quality of fabric Quality of trims and accessories

VISUAL DEFECTS: Visual and functional defects will be evaluated using

the parameters set forth in this section.

MEASUREMENTS: Garment measuring is included in the inspection. Ifmeasurements are not within Harris Scarfes tolerances, the order willfail and then will be rejected.

LABELLING and TICKETING: All labels and tickets will be evaluated basedon the specifications outlined in Labelling section for correct brand

name, fibre content, care instruction and country of origin and itsplacement.

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Garment Inspection Standards

All sampling and statistical aspects of the inspection process are based

on AS 1199. Suppliers should use these standards in their own qualityassurance inspections so as to ensure stock presented for inspection

has the highest likelihood of passing.

AQL: An AQL of 4% (minors) and 2.5% (major) will be used. The ordercan fail for either majors or minors.

SAMPLE PLAN: Sample plan as per AS 1199 will be used in most

instances.

WORKMANSHIP:

Level S4 for inspection in Australia

Level 1 for inspection in Overseas

MEASUREMENTS:

Woven AQL: 6.5% Major

Knits AQL: 10% Major

Minor faults are faults that are outside tolerance and specification lessthan a grade.

Major faults are faults that are outside tolerance and specificationequal to or more than a grade.

Garment / Fabric defects

Defects are categorised as major or minor depending on the severity.

To determine whether a defect is major or minor, the following factors

will be considered: Whether the defect will render the item unsaleable

The conspicuousness of the defect

The location of the defect on the item

DEFECT ZONES The following diagrams showing major and minor apparel defect zonesA,B and C

A defect in A zone is considered more serious than a defectin B zoneA defect in B zone is considered more serious than a defectin C zone

and will be categorised accordingly.



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Defect Definition and Classification

MAJOR FAULT

This is a defect which is sufficient to cause the garment to beconsidered as seconds quality

A defect which is obvious

Affects the saleability or serviceability which worsens withwear and time

Varies significantly from the approval garment specificationMINOR FAULTThis is a defect which would not normally be identified by thecustomer, but is, however less than the agreed quality standard. Adefect which

Does not affect the performance of the garments in normal

conditions

Is not noticeable to the customer on purchasing

Is not noticeable to the wearer of the garment, or anyoneadjacent to the wearer

Will not worsen with time and wear

Critical Defect

ListFabric Defects Major Minor

HOLDDifferent weight / handle of fabric than approved sample

MDifferent weight / handle of fabric than approved sample

MDrill hole showing

M mFabric faults not evident on sample (eg: cuts, holes, tears, thinspots, runs, mispicks slubs, snags, nepping, weaving faults)

MHole created in fabric when ticketing

M mPattern, stripes, checks do not match as specified

M mPermanent creases on fabrics, streaks, barre

MBowing or skewing on plain fabrics more than 2.5 cm pergarment width or length

mBowing or skewing on plain fabrics up to 2.5 cm per garmentwidth or length

MNap or pile deformation

MUndesirable odour

Shading Defects Major MinorM mShade variations between panels

MShade variation of garment fabric and trims within thegarment

HOLDShade variation of garment fabric and trims within thegarment

MDye streaks & barre marks at critical zoneDifferent batches within the order Commt

Cleanliness Major MinorM mSpots, stains and soil marks

M mThreads ends untrimmed

MExcessive fly or contamination on garment

Component parts and assembly Major Minor

MMissing parts

MMissing operation

MOperations not done per approved sample and specification

MMisalignment of parts, pockets, flaps, trims more than 7 mm

MInconsistent nap directions if specified



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Seams and Stitching Major Minor

MOpen seam

MSkipped chain stitch

MIncomplete seams (two or more stiches)

MDouble stitching gap 5 mm or more

mNeedle holes

MNeedle damage MGarment parts caught in unrelated seam distorting fitappearance

MImproper stitch tension that affects appearance

MRaw edges (other than specified) outsideMEdge stitching irregular affecting appearance

MUntidy mending

MPiecing or joining of binding on critical zone of garments

MMonofilament yarns being used as a sewing thread in anystitching / including label stitching

MSeam twisted, puckered or pleated affecting appearance

Pressing Major Minor

MBurned or scorchedMOver pressed to leave seam impression

MStretched or distorted during pressing

mExcessive wrinkles that require pressing

MSerious shine caused by improper pressing

MPressed poorly or not pressed at all

MOver pressed on improperly finished to deform shapes, designs

Label, Hangtags and Embroidery Major MinorMMissing or wrong tags, hangtags, price tags etc.

RejectMissing care, content and country or origin and main label

mHangtags insecurely attached or misplaced

RejectWrong main labelMLabel sewn with monofilament yarn

MLabel sewing thread does not match colour of the garmentmLabel sewing seam uneven, puckered and 5 mm away from

label edge

MHarsh and stiff label compared to approved label (childrenwear)

mHarsh and stiff label compared to approved label (adult wear)

MLabel omitted or insecurely attached

MFibre label does not meet Labelling legal requirement

Pockets Major MinorMNot in specified location more than 7 mm

MShaped poorlyMSewn crooked

MNot of specified size and shape

mEdge stitching not uniform

MFlaps not properly placed

MPuckers at flat joints

Collars and Cuffs Major MinorMFullness or puckers at collar attachment

MCollar points not uniform and balanced

MSerious puckers on collar joining

MMisaligned or crooked collar settings more than 2 mm

mMisaligned or crooked collar setting less than 2 mm MPuckered or crooked top stitching



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MPleated or puckered cuffs at sleeve joints in woven cuff

MFullness or twist or cuff affecting appearance

MMisaligned cuffs at bottom

MRib collar or cuffs set to tight, so do not have enough stretch

Plackets Major Minor

Top and bottom placket length not equalM mTop not covering bottom

mTop 7 mm longer than bottom

MTop over 7 mm longer than bottom

MDimple at the bottom placket visible within 1 m

MUnbalanced and crooked placket top stitch

Closure Major Minor

MButtons missing or damaged

M mButtons misplaced or misaligned causing poor appearance

MButtons not sewn securely

MButtons not in specified, type or colour

MButton holes omitted or added

MButton holes uncut

MButton holes not sewn securely (easily unravels)

MDefective snaps or fasteners that do not function

MMisalignments of fasteners causing bad appearance

MSnaps or grommets that are not properly set

MSnaps that do not fasten properly or release very easily

MImproper sippers setting causing wavy and bumpy appearance

MWrong size, type or colour zippers

MDefective zipper slides

MDefective zipper stops on open front jackets

M mTight clearance between slides and seam edge causingdifficult slider operation

MRivets not properly and securely setMRivets with rough edges

Finishing and Hand-feel Major Minor

MPermanent wrinkles or deformation on the garment

Folding and Packaging Major MinorMNot as specified per product specification

Measurements Major MinorM mAny measurements beyond specified tolerance

Design and Colour way Major MinorHOLDNot according to approved sample or specification

Weight Major MinorMBeyond specified tolerance

HOLDLess than specified tolerance

Gauge Major Minor

MKnitted on different gauge machine

Shipping Carton Mark Major Minor

HOLDWrong or incomplete shipping carton markings



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HARRIS SCARFE QUALITY ASSURANCE

GARMENT INSPECTION REPORT

BRAND: SEASON:STYLE NUMBER: DESCRIPTION:

FABRIC: SUPPLIER:ORDER NUMBER: ORDER QUANTITY:% READY FOR INSPECTION: NUMBER INSPECTED:

8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28FEATURE FEATURE DEFECT XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X 7X

Mark with (tick) and M major defect or m = minor defect

FABRIC & FABRIC DEFECTS

GENERAL Holes / tears

APPEARANCE Dyeing defectShading

Soil / oil stains

Pressing defectsCreasingTh read endsOthers

STITCHINGWORKMANSHIPCorrect density

Even tensionNo cracking

No skipped stitchingNo puckering

No needle damageAll same shade

OVER LOCKINGAll edgesSufficient coverageNo twisting

SEAM ALLOWANCE

Within toleranceBAR TACKING

No over sewsSufficient stitches

HEMMINGCorrect colour

No unravelling

Blind: not visibleOTHER

Straight

Cover drill holes

POCKETSBalanced

Level

COLLARSSymmetricSmooth line standNot roll out

Neck seam covered

ACCESSORIESSEWING THREADCorrect colour



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Correct count

BUTTON / SNAPCorrect typeCorrect position

SecureTidy at back

BUTTONHOLESCorrect size

Correct thread colourZIPPER

Correct colourCorrect type

Slides smoothlyCorrect position

BELTCorrect size

BELT LOOPSCorrect length

Correct widthCorrect position

No raw edgesCORRECT LABELS

MainContent

SizeCountry of originCare

Swing tag

Price ticketPosition

LINNINGPressed

Enough easeVARIOUS SPARE BUTTONSClipped thread

SIZE SPECS INSIDE TOLERANCE

Accepted - with minor faultsRejected - with major faults

REPORT & ACTION TAKEN:

Quality Assurance Technician (Supplier):

Date:



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