QUALITY & INFRASTRUCTURE

Ensuring the quality of the products ordered by our clients is a very important part of our responsibilities. We have adopted the universally acclaimed system of Quality Evaluation known as the AQL (Accepted Quality Level) 2.5/4.0. based on the principles of categorizing defects as major and minor and following the acceptability ratio of the same. This system enables our Quality Assurance Executives to decide if the merchandise passes the quality norms of the client. Our Quality Inspection Team closely monitor all stages of the production process. It also helps to identify and solve the inherent technical problems faced during production of various materials and thus to take precaution at early stage. We also undertake inspection of 100% shipment merchandise if it is needed. Moreover, based on the nature of the product, we ensure to meet the technical standards, norms & regulations for the destination country/region.

Infrastructure is one of our biggest strengths. We boast of our strong and dependable infrastructure. We are further committed to our buyers to follow the international quality standards and guidelines. Our infrastructure is fully equipped for performing stringent quality control checkups. Research and development team is always working on their toes so as to make each & every possible innovation to increase the quality. We have well qualified merchandiser to handle the hole operation smoothly.

Quality Policy
S2L Fashions Pvt. Ltd. is highly committed to achieving customer satisfaction through providing the highest quality of product according to product specification, delivering product on time, ensuring efficient utilization of raw materials and ensuring all statutory & regulatory requirements as well as buyers requirements for compliances.

S2L is also committed to continual improvement in the effectiveness of the existing quality management system by training programs for upgrading the skills at all levels, innovation, excellence in works and team work.
 

Fabric Storing System: During storing, some procedures are followed -
# Check the fabrics before off-loading from truck/container & follow:
     > Lock & Seal are okay or not.
     > Open the door of truck/container.
     > Start un-loading the goods.
# Storing them after counting the rolls/bales.
# Start doing inventory.
# After completion of inventory, cutting head of all rolls for making shade band.
# Make blanket for wash fabric and shade card for non-wash fabric.
# Make a report as per shade band.
# Make family as per shade.
# Storing fabric as per Dye lot.
# Keep Bin card on racks.
# Bin card entry as per Dye lot .
# Issue to cutting department for production.

Fabric Inspection System:
# Before starting inspection, following should be ready -
     > Detailed packing lists.
     > Approved color card.
# 10% Random inspection is mandatory.
# Display defective fabric pieces.
# If fabric fails in 10% random inspection, should inspect another 20% randomly.
# Inspection is conducted as per Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) 4 point system.
# Defective roll be marked and kept in separate place.

Accessories Inspection Procedure:
# Keeping Trim card for checking quality, color , size etc.
# Conduct inspection as per Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) 2.5 point system.
# Keep Bin card on racks.

Cutting System : For cutting the fabric, follow process or rules as below -
# All workers using mask in cutting room.
# It's mandatory to use hand gloves and mask for cutter men during cutting.
# Give reminder to cutter men through the cutting in-charge to be attentive to work or careful while cutting.
# Order/Style wise color card should be kept ready to avoid cutting mistakes.
# Elastane fabric to be kept open at least 24 hours and time be recorded in a register.
# Keep records in register/file for :
     > 100% CUT panel check report.
     > Replacement parts report.
     > All remnants kept with report.
# For running shade, should follow block/line marker to avoid shading within a garment.
# No pin is used.
# Spikes are only used when fabric is checked.
# No cutting parts are kept on the floor.

Fusing & Heat Sealing:
# Before starts working, the workers should follow & check -
     > Remove machine cover.
     > Clean the machine.
     > Electricity power line.
     > Electricity wire & line.
     > Compressor line.
     > Machine's time, temperature & pressure.
     > Laboratory test report.
# Work starts when machine is fully operational.
# Without Laboratory test report, no fusing can be started.
# Calibration followed twice a day.
# Bonding through and back check during fusing.
# Strike through and back check during fusing.
# Always keep machine belt clean.

Sewing Process : Sewing is the main part in the sequence of bringing forth /making a particular Production or style. So we call it "fundamental" procedures for which the rules below to be followed strictly.
# Before starts working, the operator should check & follow -
     > Remove machine cover.
     > Clean the machine.
     > Electricity power line.
     > Electricity wire & line.
     > Needle, Bobbin case etc.
     > Machines tension and stitch count.
     > Is the machine fully operational?
     > Report to the concern personnel for any problem.
     > Should use mask especially the over-lock operators.

# Should/must follow in sewing floors -
     > Counter copy of approved sample at the end of line.
     > Counter copy of approved Trims card at the end of line.
     > Mock-up for any critical operation if required .
     > Correct pattern with Pattern Master's signature.
     > Check measurement for every hour production covering all sizes minimum 5pcs.
     > Every single operation should be checked by in-line inspector.
     > End line inspection must be conducted 100%.
     > Defective garments are kept in a separate box marked "defective garments" for easy identification and also for necessary correction with keeping proper record.
     > Any sewing problem should be corrected instantly on the point/spot.

Finishing & Packing system : Most of the products are checked in its final process "Finishing & Packing". It also keeps products safe from the moisture on the packing system. So we also follow some rules in the Finishing and Packing section -
# Should/must keep following in packing area.
# Approved sample properly stored to keep standard integrity and visibility.
# Approved Trims card.
# Ironed garments should be handled properly & carefully to avoid undesired creases.
# After Iron, should check measurement.
# Final get up should check carefully before packing.
# All garments should pass through needle detector especially the children's ones.
# Defective garments to be kept properly for easy identification.
# Price Tags/Hang Tags be segregated properly size/color wise before attaching with garment.
# Keep proper record for packing accuracy audit.
# Pre-Final or Internal audit conducted based on AQL 2.5.

Above all, it is our first and foremost duty to conduct "pre-production meeting" for every particular style/order before going for cutting participated by all responsible in-charges (Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, Packing) where we discuss every single point from fabric to packing and make it clear or understand for every responsible personnel regarding every single process so that high quality merchandise are produced.