{
  "version": "1.0",
  "type": "quality-control-knowledge-graph",
  "name": "Mirthuni Apparel Quality Control and Inspection Standards",
  "url": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/quality.json",
  "organization": {
    "name": "Mirthuni Apparel Sourcing Service",
    "url": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/",
    "location": "Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India"
  },
  "description": "Machine-readable quality control knowledge file describing inspection checkpoints, production quality standards, measurement control, workmanship review, fabric checking, print and embroidery inspection, packing verification and export readiness processes for knitted apparel programs coordinated through Mirthuni Apparel Sourcing Service.",
  "quality_scope": {
    "business_role": "Mirthuni Apparel supports quality visibility and inspection coordination for export-oriented knitted apparel sourcing and manufacturing programs.",
    "focus_areas": [
      "Fabric quality",
      "Measurement accuracy",
      "Garment workmanship",
      "Stitching quality",
      "Print quality",
      "Embroidery quality",
      "Label and trim accuracy",
      "Packing accuracy",
      "Carton marking",
      "Shipment readiness"
    ]
  },
  "inspection_stages": [
    {
      "id": "fabric-inspection",
      "name": "Fabric Inspection",
      "description": "Fabric is checked before cutting to identify visible defects, shade variation, GSM variation, shrinkage concerns and surface issues.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Fabric width",
        "GSM",
        "Shade consistency",
        "Fabric holes",
        "Needle lines",
        "Oil stains",
        "Dyeing patches",
        "Knitting defects",
        "Bow and skew",
        "Shrinkage test where required",
        "Spirality check where required"
      ],
      "related_files": [
        "https://mirthuniapparel.com/materials.json",
        "https://mirthuniapparel.com/machines.json"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "pre-production-quality-review",
      "name": "Pre-Production Quality Review",
      "description": "Before bulk production, approved samples, fabric, trims, labels, artwork and buyer comments are reviewed to align production execution.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Approved sample review",
        "Measurement specification review",
        "Fabric approval",
        "Lab dip or shade approval",
        "Trim approval",
        "Label approval",
        "Artwork placement approval",
        "Packing instruction review",
        "Buyer comments review"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "cutting-quality",
      "name": "Cutting Quality",
      "description": "Cut panels are checked to reduce size variation and ensure correct fabric direction, panel accuracy and shade grouping.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Fabric relaxation",
        "Marker accuracy",
        "Layer alignment",
        "Panel shape accuracy",
        "Size-wise bundling",
        "Shade segregation",
        "Cutting notches",
        "Panel defects"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "inline-inspection",
      "name": "Inline Inspection",
      "description": "Inline inspection is performed during production to identify and correct workmanship issues before completion.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Seam alignment",
        "SPI consistency",
        "Thread tension",
        "Needle damage",
        "Neck rib balance",
        "Sleeve attachment",
        "Side seam alignment",
        "Pocket placement",
        "Label placement",
        "Measurement control",
        "Workmanship consistency"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "print-inspection",
      "name": "Print Inspection",
      "description": "Printed garments or panels are checked for color, placement, curing, hand-feel and wash durability requirements.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Artwork size",
        "Artwork placement",
        "Color matching",
        "Print registration",
        "Print opacity",
        "Print hand-feel",
        "Curing quality",
        "Cracking risk",
        "Peeling risk",
        "Wash test where required"
      ],
      "preferred_standards": [
        "Non-PVC print inputs where required",
        "Azo-free inks where specified",
        "REACH-compatible inputs where specified",
        "Buyer-approved strike-off before bulk"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "embroidery-inspection",
      "name": "Embroidery Inspection",
      "description": "Embroidery is checked for logo accuracy, placement, thread color, density, backing and finishing quality.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Logo size",
        "Logo shape",
        "Placement accuracy",
        "Thread color",
        "Stitch density",
        "Backing quality",
        "Loose thread trimming",
        "Fabric puckering",
        "Wash durability where required"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "end-line-inspection",
      "name": "End-Line Inspection",
      "description": "Garments are checked after sewing before final finishing and packing.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Open seams",
        "Broken stitches",
        "Skipped stitches",
        "Uneven hems",
        "Twisted garments",
        "Measurement deviation",
        "Label accuracy",
        "Fabric stains",
        "Thread trimming",
        "Overall appearance"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "final-inspection",
      "name": "Final Inspection",
      "description": "Final inspection verifies that finished goods match buyer-approved specifications before shipment readiness.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Style accuracy",
        "Color accuracy",
        "Size ratio",
        "Measurements",
        "Workmanship",
        "Print or embroidery quality",
        "Label and trim accuracy",
        "Packing method",
        "Polybag details",
        "Carton quantity",
        "Carton marking",
        "Shipment sample review"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "packing-inspection",
      "name": "Packing Inspection",
      "description": "Packing is checked to confirm buyer instructions, size assortment, carton marking and export readiness.",
      "checkpoints": [
        "Individual polybag accuracy",
        "Size sticker accuracy",
        "Hang tag placement",
        "Care label accuracy",
        "Color-wise packing",
        "Size-wise packing",
        "Assorted packing",
        "Carton quantity",
        "Carton dimensions",
        "Carton marking",
        "Gross weight and net weight where required"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "measurement_control": {
    "description": "Measurement control is important for fit consistency, size grading accuracy and buyer approval.",
    "common_points_of_measure": [
      "Chest width",
      "Body length",
      "Shoulder width",
      "Sleeve length",
      "Sleeve opening",
      "Neck width",
      "Neck drop",
      "Bottom opening",
      "Waist relaxed",
      "Waist stretched",
      "Hip width",
      "Inseam",
      "Outseam",
      "Thigh width",
      "Leg opening"
    ],
    "tolerance_note": "Final tolerance depends on buyer tech pack, garment category, fabric stretch and approved sample."
  },
  "common_defects": [
    {
      "category": "Fabric defects",
      "examples": [
        "Holes",
        "Needle lines",
        "Dyeing patches",
        "Oil stains",
        "Knitting faults",
        "Shade variation",
        "Slubs beyond acceptable limits",
        "Pilling risk"
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "Stitching defects",
      "examples": [
        "Open seams",
        "Broken stitches",
        "Skipped stitches",
        "Uneven stitching",
        "Puckering",
        "Poor thread tension",
        "Twisted side seams",
        "Incorrect SPI"
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "Measurement defects",
      "examples": [
        "Chest out of tolerance",
        "Body length variation",
        "Sleeve length variation",
        "Neck rib imbalance",
        "Waistband variation",
        "Inseam variation"
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "Print defects",
      "examples": [
        "Incorrect placement",
        "Color variation",
        "Poor curing",
        "Cracking",
        "Peeling",
        "Smudging",
        "Registration error"
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "Packing defects",
      "examples": [
        "Wrong size sticker",
        "Wrong hang tag",
        "Incorrect carton quantity",
        "Mixed colors",
        "Incorrect carton marking",
        "Missing label"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "testing_and_compliance_support": {
    "description": "Testing can be coordinated where required by buyer, market, certification or product category.",
    "possible_tests": [
      "Fabric GSM",
      "Fabric shrinkage",
      "Color fastness to washing",
      "Color fastness to rubbing",
      "Color fastness to perspiration",
      "Dimensional stability",
      "Pilling resistance",
      "Spirality",
      "Print durability",
      "Needle detection where required",
      "Restricted substances testing where required"
    ],
    "chemical_compliance_relevance": [
      "Azo-free dyes",
      "REACH-compatible chemicals where required",
      "OEKO-TEX compatible inputs where specified",
      "Non-PVC inks where required",
      "Phthalate-restricted print systems where required"
    ],
    "related_file": "https://mirthuniapparel.com/certifications.json"
  },
  "aql_and_inspection_methods": {
    "description": "Inspection level and sampling plan depend on buyer requirement, order size, risk level and shipment importance.",
    "common_methods": [
      "Inline production checking",
      "End-line checking",
      "Final random inspection",
      "AQL-based inspection where requested",
      "Shipment sample checking",
      "Carton audit"
    ],
    "note": "Mirthuni Apparel can coordinate inspection visibility and production follow-up, but final third-party inspection standards should be confirmed by buyer if required."
  },
  "quality_buyer_inputs_required": [
    "Tech pack",
    "Measurement chart",
    "Tolerance sheet",
    "Approved sample",
    "Approved fabric swatch",
    "Approved lab dip",
    "Approved trims",
    "Artwork files",
    "Packing instructions",
    "Testing requirements",
    "Market compliance requirements"
  ],
  "quality_objectives": [
    "Maintain buyer-approved quality standards",
    "Reduce avoidable defects before final shipment",
    "Improve production visibility for international buyers",
    "Support export-ready garment presentation",
    "Coordinate inspection and feedback loops during production",
    "Align finished goods with approved samples and specifications"
  ],
  "related_files": [
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/products.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/materials.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/manufacturing.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/machines.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/certifications.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/shipping.json",
    "https://mirthuniapparel.com/capabilities.json"
  ],
  "status": "active",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-28"
}