Component accuracy, pattern alignment and material yield.
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Uppers
Stitching, component alignment and surface appearance.
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Lasting
Balance, silhouette, form and fit.
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Sole Attachment
Attachment, bond strength, flexibility and stability.
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Final Inspection
Finish, detail, sizing, branding and identification.
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AQL Inspection
Lot sampling against the applicable acceptance criteria.
AQL inspection
A final check against your standard.
Our dedicated in-house Quality Assurance team checks completed, packed orders against your technical packs, colour standards and agreed specifications.
0Critical. Zero acceptance. Any critical defect found in the sample fails the lot.
2.50Major. AQL for defects affecting function, fit or commercial acceptability.
4.00Minor. AQL for lesser cosmetic defects.
Level IIGeneral Inspection Level II
Normal Single Sampling, following ISO 2859-1 / ANSI/ASQ Z1.4. Samples are drawn across the lot to represent its sizes and colours.
Release
Pre-shipment sampling gives a final assessment before release, alongside the checks made throughout manufacture.
Third party
Independent third-party inspection agencies are welcome at your request.
Rework
An order that fails inspection is held. Our team carries out 100% sorting and rework before it can ship.
On film
Checked where your pairs are made.
Footage from inspection points on our lines.
Raw materialsLeathers and components held in store, checked before cutting.UppersStitch accuracy and alignment checked as uppers close.Sole attachmentBond, flex and stability after attachment.AQLLot sampling before an order is released.
Testing
Tested on materials and finished pairs.
Finished footwear and raw materials are tested physically and chemically, in our laboratory and at external laboratories.
