SOP of Approved Fabric Standard

Here we can learn the purpose of Approved Fabric and Standard. It is performed by Store in-charge and reporting to QA Manager.

Purpose:      

• To obtain approval from Buyer for bulk fabric received.
• To use as standard for quality assurance proposed at fabric inspection/cutting/sewing/& sample room.  

Scope:          

• To define a set procedure on preparation and approval of fabric trim card on the bulk fabric received.   

Responsible: 

• Merchandiser, Stores In-Charge.  

Procedure:  

• When fabric is received by the stores, the store manager has to send 03 sample swatch cards to the Merchandiser by attaching 6” x 6”swatches taken from received fabric.
• Out of 03 cards, Merchandiser shall send 02 cards to Buyer or Buyer’s Merchandiser for their approval/comments.
• After giving approval/comments Buyer or Buyer’s Merchandiser would return 01 swatch card to the factory Merchandiser.
• When factory Merchandiser receives a aforesaid approved swatch card, factory Merchandiser shall approve the 03rd swatch card after checking against approved card & issue it to Stores Manager with his comments & signature.
• Stores Manager shall use the same card as reference in his all issuing (from sample preparation onward) and shall be used by fabric inspection division for their inspections.

Benefits:

• Using / issuing of wrong fabric for samples will be eliminated. 
• Fabric standard needs for inspections will be confirmed by the buyer.