Quality
Inline quality, DHU, defects and the traffic light system.
DHU vs DPMO — What is the Difference
DHU and DPMO are both quality metrics but measure defects differently.
Fishbone Diagram in Garments — Step by Step Guide
Fishbone diagram finds all possible causes of a problem using 6M categories.
TQM (Total Quality Management) in Garments — Complete Guide
TQM is a company-wide approach to quality that involves every employee.
DHU (Defects per Hundred Units) — Complete Guide
DHU measures defects per hundred units and is a key quality KPI in garments.
QualityRoot cause analysis in garments: 5 Why, fishbone and CAPA
How to move from "rework it" to "stop it happening": a fishbone example for high DHU, a 5 Why chain, and a corrective and preventive action (CAPA) format that closes the loop.
QualityCommon sewing defects: causes and prevention
Skipped stitch, broken stitch, puckering, open seam, uneven stitch, raw edge, needle holes and stains - what causes each and how to stop it at the machine.
QualityGarment measurement checking: points of measure and tolerance
How to measure a garment correctly, read a measurement chart with tolerances, record results by size, and find the root cause when measurements go out.
QualityAQL sampling inspection explained with the table
How to read the AQL table (ISO 2859-1 / ANSI Z1.4): lot size, inspection level, code letter, sample size and accept/reject numbers - with worked examples.
QualityQuality checkpoints in a garment factory: from fabric to shipment
The seven quality checkpoints, what each one checks, who does it, and why catching a defect one stage earlier saves time and money.