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Q.1. Write down BS AQC Training manual introduction.
Ans. BS AQC Training manual is an essential guide to BESTSELLER’s basis, mindset, and perspective
regarding its product’s quality requirements. It is to be used alongside the training materials for the AQC
program by candidates as part of BESTSELLER’s Quality Control and Assurance initiatives.
Q.2. How much you know about Best Seller?
Ans. BESTSELLER is an international, family-owned fashion company founded in Denmark in 1975 by
Merete Bech Povlsen and Troels Holch Povlsen. With a range of more than 20 individual fashion brands,
we provide fashion clothing and accessories for women, men, teenagers, and children.
Q.3. Write down BS Vision.
Ans. One World, One Philosophy, One Family is the symbol of the company culture at BESTSELLER.
Q.4. Write down Founding Principle of Best Seller.
Ans. We are honest, we are loyal, we are hardworking, we are cooperative, we are business mind, we
want simple solution, we want to see result, we take nothing for granted, we always keep our promises,
we want to be best.
Q.5. Write down brand name of BS.
Ans. JACK & JONES, NOISY MAY, ONLY & SONS, VERO MODA, MAMALICIOUS, OBJECT,
PIECES, VILA, NAME IT, ONLY, SELECTED, Y.A.S
Q.6.What is Quality Control & Quality Assurance?
Ans. Quality Control is product oriented and focused on identifying quality issues in manufactured
products and involves the testing of products to ensure they meet standards for safety and efficacy.
Quality Assurance is process-oriented focusing on preventing quality issues with a set of control
systems and involves defining standards for product design, manufacture, packaging, distribution,
marketing, sales and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Q.7. Write down Quality Assurance & QC ensuring points of BESTSELLER.
Ans. Quality assurance and control systems ensure that Products are delivered to customers as promised,
Brand loyalty is maintained and increased, Brand reputations and identity with the expected quality
standards are maintained, Money is saved in the long term, there is product transparency to comply with
BESTSELLER requirements.
Q.8.What is the AQC certification process?
Ans. The AQC program is a process consisting of 8 stages whereby the SOPs and equipment involved in
the process of quality review are explained, examined, tried, and tested both theoretically and practically.
The first stage will outline the composition of the AQC program, while the following sections (Stages 2
—8) will take the candidate through the means of operation and the application of tools for the function
of an AQC.
Q.9.Write AQC training process.
Ans. Theoretical Training in the BESTSELLER Office 1 - 2 days for each of the candidates Share related
information with each AQC candidate for further reading, practical Training in manufacture by BSQA 2
months training period in total 3 - 4 times training for each candidate, face to face, AQC Trial Work
Period 2 – 3 Months trial work period AQC candidates work independently BESTSELLER Quality team
support timely, Practical evaluation, conduct in manufacture Theoretical training, conduct in
BESTSELLER office One by one practical evaluation and training continuing.
Q.10. Write down responsibilities?
Ans. Fully understand & Follow BS working process, Fully understand BS Quality, safety requirements,
Able to conduct BS quality inspection as required, Report directly to top Management of supplier, Good
communication with BS, Supplier factory, PP meeting for all running all style, Inline inspection report
for all running style, Final Inspection report for all running style, Detected quality problems get solved as
soon as possible, Inspection result up date to Factory & BS.
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Q.11. Write down responsibilities as per AQC Training Manual.
Ans. As per training manual AQC’s responsibilities are:
•Attend Pre-production Meetings •Perform Inline inspection •Perform Final Inspection for each
style/Order. •Get involved with factory management, solving day to day quality issues found in
production •Review the SOP periodically, discussing with top management and BESTSELLER QA
managers regarding improvements. •Train factory quality staff in BESTSELLER’s technical guidelines
and process •Truly engage with factory quality, technical and merchandising team to implement new
directives coming from BESTSELLER/ Brands •Arrange quality meetings with factories and discuss
areas which need improvements •Schedule weekly inspection plans that address Brand priority and work
accordingly •Evaluate supplier quality performance •Ensure BESTSELLER’s best practices are
implemented at the factory •Conduct product safety audit monthly •Conduct technical reviews and
follow up with corrective action plan / improvements with factory management • Engage with the factory
sample process and work with sample room to improve the sample quality and fittings • Analyses the top
3 defects and submit the corrective/ improvement plan to BESTSELLER QA manager monthly.
Q.12. What is a BESTSELLER Quality Controller?
Ans. BESTSELLER employs its own Quality Controllers in each sourcing office to conduct focus quality
inspections for the style that DK brands have requested for inspection. Focus styles involve up to 20% of
all running bulk style in each production region.
Q.13. What is a BSQA-BESTSELLER Quality Auditor?
Ans. To support the supplier’s knowledge of BESTSELLER’s product requirements and prevent quality
issues through good quality systems.
1. Ensuring supplier’s quality level matches with DK brand requirements
2. Reviewing manufacture’s quality control set up and SOP
3. Helping manufacturers to improve their quality control ability
4. Working closely with AQC including assessment and training
5. Conducting ‘’Risk Reviews’’ for key programs at purchase seasons upon DK brand or BS
merchandiser requests to avoid potential quality risk/problem or suggest a solution
6. Randomly checking the quality of bulk products when big program/high risk product are issued
7. Communicating with suppliers during sample/paper pattern review 8. Arranging ‘’Technical Audits’’
upon DK brand or BS sourcing office requests 9. Reviewing statistics of each manufactures’ quarterly
quality performance.
Q.14. What is the AQC Program?
Ans. AQC- Inspector, firstly AQC should be an independent inspector for BS. Meanwhile, AQC should
be able to solve/ improve quality issues detected by pushing related factory/ team/ person in their daily
work.
Q.15.What is BESTSELLER Quality Assurance & Controllers In The AQC Program?
Ans. BESTSELLER QA and QC controllers will take the leading role in the program as both teachers
and adjudicators. It will be their responsibilities to ensure that all questions are answered and all
information is passed on to the candidates. The duties of the QA and QC are similar to that of an AQC,
therefore at any time advice can be asked of them for certain tasks where needed.
Q.16. Write down BESTSELLER Quality Requirements & Manuals.
Ans. These manuals are an essential reading list for this course, offering up more detailed interpretations
of the SOP and tools to be utilized in this course. As such, each candidate will be receiving a copy of
each for the course. Various brands have created their own manuals and requirements for product
shipping and orders, an AQC should be aware of subtle variants in quality procedures.
Name of the manuals: BESTSELLEER Manual, Physical Test Manual, Label Manual, RSL Manual, How
To Measure Manual, BESTSELLER Footwear Manual, BESTSELLER Accessory Manual, Quality
Manual. Update: Ver 2.4, JACK & JONES How To Measure Manual.
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Q.17. What documents are required for shipping documents?
Ans. There are three documents relevant to shipping: Purchase Order Sheets, Packing Notes, and the
Packaging Instructions.
Q.18. What is the Quality of Inspection?
Ans. The quality inspection is a systematic checking process to verify whether products have met quality
requirements, comply with international regulations and product safety standards through the production
process.
Q.19. What Are Name of BS Report Template?
Ans. Inline Inspection Report. Final Inspection Report. Measurement Report. Button/ Pull Test Report.
PP Meeting Report. Physical Test Report. Moisture Check Report
Q.20. When will conduct inline inspection & Final inspection?
Ans. Inline inspection should be done after 10 - 30% of the products are finished.
Final inspections can usually start after all products are finished and 80%+ of the shipment quantity is
packed.
Q.21. What Are the Inspection Procedure?
Ans.- Preparation:- Tools for Inspection. Approved Sample & Accessories. Order File. DK Comments.
MM Sheet.Production Line Visit & Control.
Inspection: Sample Selection. Fitting & Paper Pattern. Workmanship & Material.BS Defect Definition.
Label Information. Measurement. Defects.
After Inspection: Communication & Closing Meeting. Follow Up.
Q.22. What Are the Tools for Inspection?
Ans. Approved Gold Seal Sample. Tape Ruler for Measure. Digital Camera. Defect Sticker. Sufficient
Light. Working Table.
Q.23. What Are the General Process of Inspection?
Ans. Step-1: Production Line Visit before Inspection. **Know Production Line & Status. *Production
Line Control. Step-2: Select Bulk Products for Inspect Randomly. **Follow AQL Level for Inspect Qty.
Step-3: Put Garment onto Dummy for Fitting Checking **Compare Bulk Product with Approved Sample
for Every Detail.
Step-4: Workmanship Checking. **Measurement Checking. **Label Information Checking.
Step-5: Inspection Report Fill. **Discus with Manufacture On How to Improve. **Send Out Report &
Follow Up
Q.24. What Are the Workmanship Checking System?
Ans. Product Description: Style. Color Conformity. Trims & Accessories.
Compliance Audit: Box End Label. General Packing Requirements. Labels& Sewing Tickets.
Workmanship Audit: Visual checking: Garments presentation, fabric, color, construction and trims.
Functionality: Stretch the seams, fasteners, belt, embroidery, print, button etc. Details: Check if
components have any defects, are missing and for positioning. Raw Material: Feel the fabric handle and
compare it to approved sample. Safety: Sharp edges, broken / detached component, pull test, cords length
etc. Sticker, calculation, took picture and fill the inspection report. Discussion with manufacturer how to
improve.
Q.25. What Is the Work After Inspection?
Ans. Share Findings to Factory & Push for Improvement. Communicate with BS for Detected Quality
Issues.
Q.26. What Are the Follow Up After Inspection?
Ans. Statistic & evaluations based on inspection findings & communicate with factory. Find out the root
reason of detected quality problems & team work to find solution. Send weekly follow up report to BS.
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Q.27. Describe bellow Mandatory tools and Mandatory documents.
Ans. To perform a standardized and thorough inspection of the product, the following tools & documents
are needed. Computer with Internet Connection, Room With Adequate Lighting, Inspection Table,
Defect Stickers, Measurement Tape, Pull Test Machine, Fabric Weight Machine, BS Dummy, Aqua Boy
[if necessary], Approved Gold Seal Sample, Customer Comments, Complete style file with check list,
Purchase Order Form, Measurement Card, Packing List / Note, Measuring Points, Approved Fabric
Swatch, Approved Accessories Card, Fabric Inspection Report, Physical test report, Pre-Production,
Report, In-line Inspection Report, Metal Detection Report, Factory Final Inspection.
Q.28. Describe about Defect definition of Major, Minor & Critical
Ans. Major-This is a defect which is enough to cause the garment to be considered as second quality.
Minor-This is a defect which normally would not be identified by the customer, unless it is less than the
agreed quality standard.
Critical-This is a defect that compromises the general appearance of the garments and is enough to
consider the garments as nonsalable.
Q.29. Write down different type of label.
Ans. The label types are listed below: Main labels Info tags. Size labels Fit tags, Made-in labels Waist
tags, Hangtags Care labels.
Q.30. Describe bellow Care label placement.
Ans. 1. Tops – 15 cm above from the bottom hem.
2. Jacket - 15 cm above from the bottom hem (If pocket not available).
3. Jacket – If pocket available then inside the pocket.
4. Shirt - 15 cm above from the bottom hem.
5. Pant – Wear Left side front waistband middle.
6. Skirt – 10 to 15 cm above from the bottom hem.
7. Dress - 10 to 15 cm above from the bottom hem.
8. Long Dress – 15 cm below from armhole
9. Bags – back side along with the main label
10. JJ Bags - Inside, right side, if possible 10 – 15 cm from the bottom or a sticker on hangtag.
11. Gloves - Sewn inside at the opening on left glove / mitten or a sticker on hangtag
12. Scarves - Sewn on the long side, 10 – 15 cm from the edge corner.
13. Trunks - Printed inside cantered in left side, 2.5 – 3.5 cm below the waistband.
Q.31. Procedure of Accessories Inspection & Testing:
Ans. Accessories Inspection & Testing For trims and accessories, it is expected that goods are checked
according to the AQL 1.5 standards and inspected before they are handed over to the warehouse. These
Inspections must be performed in a suitable environment with enough ventilation and proper lighting.
The inspection light source should be D65. The inspection must happen according to the approved trim
card. Inspect general quality/ functionality/ size & grading/ pre-shrunk elastic/ datasheet when needed.
Make a visual colour evaluation in the light box against standard/ bulk fabric. All defects must be marked
and removed before passing to the warehouse.
Q.32. Write down physical test name:
Ans. Appearance after wash - Dimensional stability - Weight check - Wet rub - Dry rub - Pull test
Q.33. What is Mould?
Ans. Mould belongs to a group of microorganisms which includes yeast, mildew and fungi. They form
powdery formations on the surface of fabrics.
Q.34. What required Mould to grow?
Ans.1. Temperature (approx. 20 degrees and above),2. Moisture (65% relative humidity and above)
3. Food source – paper, leather, natural fiber, latex, oils, dirt or dust (even microscopic dust particles are
enough for mold to feed on) Even oil from your skin or common dust can be a food source for mould.
Mould will grow if the temperature and moisture conditions are right, and if a food source is present.
Mould needs the right combination of all 3 conditions to grow.
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Q.35. What are the three important areas to be focused in-order to mould prevention?
Ans. There are three important areas to be focused in-order to mould prevention
The most important step is ensuring Factory Integrity, Product Integrity, Container Integrity.
Q.36. Write down best practices of Mould control?
Ans. We recommend that workstations are cleaned daily with an approved disinfectant solution. Do not
just use a wet rag as this spread’s moisture. It is essential to have a clean & dry factory environment with
no mould, water, or leaks on the walls, floors, and ceilings. We recommend a major cleaning of the full
factory (production & storage areas) at least 2 times a year using an approved disinfectant solution.
Q.37. Moisture measuring rang of Wool, Rayon, cotton and others fiber for upper centesimal scale &
Material Moisture Content Risk Guide:
Ans. Upper scale for other fiber Types, Wool: 8 to 24.5% moisture content, Rayon: 3 to 23% moisture
content, Cotton: 2 to 12% moisture content, Comparison measurement: 0 - 100 scale
Material Moisture Content Risk Guide
Material Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk
Packing paper, packaging,
6% and below 7-9% 10% and above
carton, boxes
Cotton upper and lining material 7% and below 8-10% 11% and above
Leather 15% and below 16-19% 20% and above
Wood 6% and below 7-9% 10% and above
Q.38.Write down each categories (Major, Minor, Critical) 10 defects.
Ans. Major- Open seam, Broken stitch, Skip Stitch, Dirty stain, Back pocket Hi-Low, Washing Spot,
Uneven wash, Raw-edge out, Puckering, Roping etc.
Minor – Width uneven, Raw-edge, Dirty spot, Down stitch, Point up-down, Both side gap uneven, Poor
shape, Bottom hem Hi-Kik, Poor pressing, Loose thread ,etc.
Critical- Bad smell, Mold, Button sharp edge, Broken needle, Flammability label missing, Wrong care
label, Insecure button, Insect, trims / Accessories nonfunctional, Minimum neck stretch not meet, Wrong
shipping mark etc.
Q.39. Write down below 10 fabric defects.
Ans. Foreign yarn, Slub, Missing yarn, Pick yarn, dyeing spot, Uneven dyeing, running shade, selvedge
loose, Hole, pilling etc.
Q.40. Write down Maximum & Minimum Carton dimension of NOOS & Assortment order
Ans. Noos order Maximum- 585x380x380 mm, Minimum- 510x310x200mm.
Assort order Maximum- 630x 580x380mm, Minimum- 210x210x90 mm.
Q.41. What is BS Poly bag requirements
Ans. Poly bag must 40 micro & Sustainable recycle quality. (PE-LD -4) Poly warning must 4 language
translate. Must need 2-4 hole in Poly. Use Adhesive at poly mouth for closing.
Q.42.What is bowing or Twisting & How much accept for BS?
Ans. Bowing is the curvature of the warp or weft of woven fabric,
Twisting means Turn something, especially repeatedly, or to turn or wrap one thing around another.
Best seller acceptance of bowing ±3%.
Q.43. How much important the interlining in Embroidery?
Ans. It’s most important for Product safety like : By use the interlining will reduce rejection, Tear issue,
Skin Harm etc.
Q.44. Basically What type of needle use for woven & Knit
Ans. Basically two type of needle use a) Sharp b) Ball Head.
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Q.45. What is seam slippage and how you will control it please explain.
Ans. Seam slippage is the pulling away or separation of the fabric at the seam. We can control By use
extra stitch at seam area, Make fold before sewing.
Q.46. What is minimum neck stretch of Children & Adult?
Ans. Childrean- 26 cm, Asult – 34 cm.
Q.47. What is Best seller light source & required lux
Ans. Fluorescent Daylight -D65. All area 1000 Lux.
Q.48. How many countries are mentioned in care label?
Ans. 28 countries.
Q.49. Describe bellow Metal detection machine calibration procedure.
Ans. Metal detector machine calibration every 2 hours continue by 1.0 mm ferrous card.
Q.50. As per up dated Manual what is ferrous card required?
Ans. 1.0 mm
Q.51. Describe bellows Pull test requirements of Jeans Pant, Fly Button, Plastic button for jeans pant, &
Children order.
Ans. Jeans Button- 200N, Fly button- 75 N, Plastic button for jeans pant-150N, Children- 90 N.
Q.52. What is AQL following BS for Major & Minor, full form of AQL & OQL?
Ans. Best Seller following 2.5 for Major & Minor, Full form of AQL= Acceptable Quality Level, OQL-
Overall Quality Level.
Q.53. If sample Qty 200 pcs & 80 pcs what is Lot qty with accept & Reject Qty describe?------------------1
Ans. Sample QTY 200 pcs lot QTY- 3201-10000 pcs, Accept- 10, Reject- 11 pcs,
Sample QTY 80 pcs lot QTY- 501-1200 pcs, Accept- 5, Reject- 6 pcs.
Q.54. Describe four point fabric Inspection system, Point calculation theory, Accept for individual roll &
BS inspection plan.
Ans. Four point inspection system are following : -
0---------3” = 1 points,
3---------6” = 2 points,
6---------9” = 3 points,
9 above---= 4 points,
𝑃𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠 /100 𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑎𝑟𝑠 = -----------------------------------------------------------
Total points for the roll x 3600
Inspected yards x cuttable fabric width (inch)
Acceptable for individual roll = 24 points,
BS inspection plan , 0-2500 yds = 20%, & Above 2500 yds = 10%.
Q.55. How many packing method for Best seller please describe:
Ans. 3 type of packing method for Best Seller.1. Regular (R-pack), 2. Prepared for Finishing (F-pack) 3.
Hanging delivery (H-pack)
Q.56. How much weight limitation for BS?
Ans. The maximum weight of the carton must not exceed 22 kg for Assortment orders or 23 kg for
NOOS orders.
Q.57. Describe Gam tapping system, Shipping Mark placement & NOOS Sticker placement.
Ans. Each carton gam tap placed within the first 20% of the box length from each side of the box.
Each carton shipping marks attach on 1 side and 1 end of the carton. NOOS Sticker attach 5-10 cm from
carton edge.
Q.58. How much moisture % is acceptable?
Ans. 65%.
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Q.59. Describe Packing warehouse management before select carton.
Ans. Warehouse entry register maintain and Nominated person working in warehouse ,All carton keep on
plate, Don’t cross height limit, Discipline , Housekeeping , Lot wise carton mentioned properly, Style
wise carton keep separately, etc.
Q.60. Describe extra cardboard requirements (Length x Width & thickness).
Ans. Length – 35-40 cm, Width – 25-30cm, Thickness 1mm.
Q.61. What is definition of DHU &can you explain Defective pcs defect pcs?
Ans. DHU is stand for Defect Hundred per unit. It means number of defects found or detected per 100
garments. Defective pcs that means more than o1 pcs defect found in same garments, And one pcs defect
found in same garments.
Q.62. How will evaluation AQC?
Ans. Each certified AQC will be evaluated by BESTSELLER® every half year. This evaluation will be
based on:
BESTSELLER® QC cross checking via 20% focus inspection.
BESTSELLER® QA onsite evaluation and AQC work record.
Q.63. How will evaluate Supplier Quality performance?
Ans. BESTSELLER®’s supplier quality rating system is based on the weighted average rating of the
supplier’s manufacture, and the manufacture rating that comes from the following 2 indexes (Each index
weighting 50%):
The score of BESTSELLERS®’s technical review;
BESTSELLER® QC’s inspection passing rate;
Q.64. What is the way of supplier rating of Best seller and describe BS QC inspection passing rate index
Ans. Best supplier rating based on 4 index :
A. The QTY of DK Quality claims;
B. BSQC inspection passing rate;
C. Supplier's quality Performance;
D. Factory's quality Performance;
(Each index weighting 25%)
BS QC inspection passing rate index :
5 points Average BSQC inspection passing rate ≥ 95% in past 3 months
4 points Average BSQC inspection passing rate ≥ 90% but <95% in past 3 months
3 points Average BSQC inspection passing rate ≥ 80% but <90% in past 3 months
2 points Average BSQC inspection passing rate ≥ 70% but <80% in past 3 months
1 points Average BSQC inspection passing rate < 70% in past 3 months
Q.65. Describe bellow 5 packing error.
Ans. Inside goods qty mismatch with shipping mark, Inside goods color mismatch with shipping mark,
Size mismatch with Hang tag, Size mismatch with poly sticker, Ratio Mistake.
Q.66. What are require for PP sample / Seale sample?
Ans. Correct bulk fabric, according to quality manual and given information on the purchase order, Only
samples that approved for production can be sealed samples, Correct color according to request on the
purchase order, Shade band required for indigo and garment over dye, Correct print, print quality,
placement, size and design acc. to purchase order, Correct trim and accessories from recommended or
tested manufacturer acc. to purchase order, Correct care label, neck label, size label and hangtag quality
and placement according to requirements, Correct fitting according to given measurement chart for
purchase order, Marked with a BESTSELLER sealed sample tag.
Q.67. What is fabric relaxation require?
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Ans. 24 hours for Spandex fabric , others print 12 hours.
Q.68. What is the main purpose of Manufacture Technical review?
Ans. To ensure that the supplier’s quality control system matches with BESTSELLER requirements.
Q69. After broken the needle how much area will search by magnet?
Ans. Approximately 3 meter will search by magnet.
Q.70. Describe bellow fabric GSM wise lay height.
Ans. Heavy weight fabric (above 250 GSM) < 20 cm’s,
Medium weight fabric (125-249 GSM) <12 cm’s
Light weight fabric (<125 GSM) 7-10 cm’s
Q.71. Describe bellows some marker defects.
Ans. Overlapping, Cut mark displace, Grain line wrong, ratio mistake etc.
Q.72. Describe bellows SPI requirements of Denim Jeans, Jacket & Outwear for Lock stitch, Chain stitch
& Over lock.
Ans. Denim Jeans & Jacket Lock stitch & Chain stitch -9-10, Over Lock- 12-13.
Out wear for lock stitch & Chain stitch – 11-12, Over Lock—13-14.
Q.73. Describe bellow seam slippage requirements fabric GSM wise.
Ans. Fabrics˂150 GSM Loose fit garments – 6mm opening @ force of min. 60 N
Fabrics 151-249 GSM tight fit garments – 6mm opening @ force of min. 80 N
Fabrics ≥250 GSM Loose fit garments – 6mm opening @ force of min. 100 N
Q.74. Describe bellow button stitch requirements (2 Hole & 4 Hole) for Pants.
Ans. 2 Hole button 10 stitch, 4 Hole button 18 stitch
Q.75. What should check during fusing machine calibration?
Ans. During calibration should check, Temperature, Pressure, Speed, Bonding strength etc.
Q.76. If Carton weight 5 kg & 15 how much will height for drop test.
Ans. For 5 Kg weight height will- 76cm, For 15 kg weigh height will- 61 cm
Q.77. Carton drop test check how many points?
Ans. 10 points.
Q.78. How many days before should send shipment schedule and if fail how many days before should
inform for re inspection?
Ans. 14 days before should send shipment schedule to BS office and for re inspection must inform before
3 days.
Q.79. How long need to keep pull for Pull test & how long need rubbing for Nickel test.
Ans. Pull test- 10 Sec. Nickel test – 30 sec.
Q.80. What is different between QC & QA?
Ans. QC means who will control quality in process as per standard.
QA means who will ensure the product it’s meet standard.
Q.81. How much weight required for Pull test Machine calibration?
Ans. 15 LBS.
Q.82. How you will control Shade in garments over dying program?
Ans. Efficiency of production system.
Q.83. Basically how many type of Light has in Light Box.
Ans. Basically 4 types of light like : D-65, b ) TL- 83, c) Fluorescent / A Light/ Shop light, d) UV light.
Q.84. What Are the Quality Assuring System?
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Ans. Supplier Quality Assurance System. Factory Quality Control System. Name It Safety Requirement.
Broken Needle and Sharp Tools Control. Metal Detect Knowledge.
Q.85. How Do You Know About Supplier Quality Assurance System?
Ans. Internal Training. Proper Tools & Equipment. Physical Testing Process. Quality Inspection. Review
& Improve. Supplier Chain Quality Process. Responsible Team.
Q.86. What Do You Know About Quality Assurance Set Up?
Ans. Quality Department: QA-QC: 1. QA: Product Quality Requirement, Supplier Chain Quality Control
Process. 2. QC: Quality Inspection & Testing, Solution for Root of Defect.
Q.87. What Do You Know Supplier Quality Control System?
Ans. Sample Making: Style Review, Trial Sales Sample Keeping, Always Keep SS/ PP Sample in Good
Condition
Pre-Production: In-Coming Inspection, Fabric and Accessories Testing, Pre-Production Sample Testing.
Pre-Production Meeting.
Production: Pilot Running, Bulk Sample Testing, Quality Control During Production, Final Audit by
AQL
After Production: *Statistic Analysis *Learn from Mistakes *Corrective & Preventive Action Plan.
Q.88. What Do You Know About Broken Needle & Sharp Tools Control?
Ans. Needle Control Procedure. Metal Detection Procedure. Sharp Tools Management
Q.89. What is the Fusing Procedure?
Ans. This process will ensure fabric fused correctly before and after wash. The intention is that all our
factories are clear about our customer's product safety requirements for the Fusing and how to operate
this in production.
Q.90.Write down the Fusing Machine Calibration & Testing procedure?
Ans. Recommend checking fusing machine at least every 6 months for maintenance. Sufficient
temperature, pressure and time are needed to achieve a good bond strength for interlining application.
Temperature – Three times per day. Time – Need to be recorded all three time. Pressure – One time per
day. Bond strength – three time per day. Fusing trials and subsequent care treatments should be carried
out before production commences. All testing is to be fully documented and must be always available.
Recommended at least one fused panel wash per day and checked the appearance / bond strength. Must
maintain the records. White interlining is to be used on white/ light coloured garments. Grey or black
interlining is to be used on darker coloured garments. Interlinings for Nightwear products must be
compatible with the ‘The Nightwear (Safety) Regulations with regards to Flammability.
Q.91. Required Equipment & Documents for Fusing?
Ans. Continuous Fusing Press - Bond Test Machine - Thermo Paper - Fusing Test Report
Q.92. Required time, Pressure during Fusing Machine Calibration?
Ans. Time: Adjust the machine to the recommended standards. - Check the belt speed using speed meter
that in machine or stopwatch. (Time taken to pass through a components) - Documented time reading.
Pressure: Take a stripe of fabric. - Length – 03 m - Width – 10 cm - Above fabric stripe should go
through fusing machine. Cut two holes on the edge & hooked Newton. - While the fabric is in machine
Newton scale hook must hold tightly. - Mark & document the scale Redding at the time of just start the
stripe comes out. - This test to be done both side and center of the machine.
Q.93. What is the Pinch Setting?
Ans. Pinch setting is the method of measuring fastener attachments.
The following should be used to calibrate pinch settings.
Compress fabric thickness (S) + Basic Pinch (B) = Basic pinch setting (A)
Q.94. Press Fastener Procedure:
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Ans. Fastener:
Hooks & Bars: Hand Stitched – Consisting of 2pcs, Machine Attached
Tack Buttons - Shanks / Pivoting Buttons: Screw Type, Single prong, Twin prong
Poppers/ Snaps: S-Spring Type Snaps / Poppers, Ring types, Stud Type Poppers/Snaps
Rivets: Prong Type, Barrel Type
Eyelets.
Q.95. General Requirements for needle change.
Ans. Records of ALL broken needle incidents should be kept and include the
following information:
*Date of incident
*Style No.
*Operative's name / ID
*Machine details
*Action taken if all parts not found
*Signature of Authorized needle issuing clerk who issued new needle.
*Department.
Broken Needle Records are colour coded as follows:
*Green ~ To be used for replacement needles.
*Amber ~ To be used when all parts of the broken needle can be found.
*Red ~ To be used when all parts of the broken needle CANNOT be found.
- When a needle has broken, the pieces must be mounted on to the record with clear adhesive tape. Each
incident should be logged separately at the time of issuing a new needle.
Q.96. All kinds of needle procedure
Ans. Blunt Needle Procedure
- Supervisors will need to carry the blunt needle in a box to the needle issue point and obtain a new one.
- The issue operator will put it in the relevant box or mounted in the blunt needle record which is
allocated for each section.
- Records will be maintained at needle issue point.
Hand Needle/Pins Procedure
- Only on the approval of General Manager, Operations Manager or Safety Officer, hand needle/pins will
be issued.
- All the hand needles/pins will be issued in the morning and will be returned to the needle issuing
operator on the same day.
- Same sewing machine needle procedure to be followed in case of a broken needle /blunt needle.
Tag Gun Needle Procedure
- Supervisors need to carry the broken needle in a box to the needle issue operator.
- Needle issue operator will check for the complete needle and it all the parts are available and paste it in
a separate record.
- Then, needle issue operator will issue a new tag gun and record it accordingly.
Broken Needle Documents
- Broken Needle Records
- Needle Change Report
- Missing Needle Record
- Daily Needle Balance Sheet
Q.97. Press Fasteners Attachment Quality & Safety Checking Instrument / Tools for snap checking
Ans. Pinch setting checking: Calliper, Micrometer for fabric thickness measurement, Digital Caliper -
With Special gauge for button rivet,
