Section outline

    • Quality Control represent a set of activities for ensuring quality - from raw material to finish products, which were oriented on identifying defects in finished products or during the production process for corrective measures - using 7 QC tools and 8D probelm - solving methodology.

      We said that the QC is a reactive approach.


    • Quality assurance and quality control represents a two elements of quality management. 

      Even are quality assurance and quality control activities are linked, still they are defined differently. Typically, QA activities and responsibilities cover virtually all of the quality system, while QC is a subset of the QA activities. 

      Sometimes, elements in the quality system might not be specifically covered by QA/QC activities and responsibilities but again may involve QA and QC.                                                    

                                                                               Quality System, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control Relationships

      Fig.: Quality system, Quality Assurance and Quality Control Relationship; Source: Quality Assurance vs Quality Control: Definitions & Differences | ASQ

    • The technological process of garment finishing is the final and very important part of the garment manufacturing process in which garments get their final appearance.

      The final appearance of clothing, its fit to the human body and the presentation to the buyers all have a significant effect on sales.

      The technological finishing process requires the use of high quality machines and equipment to correct any minor defects that appear during the process of clothing manufacturing to ensure the garment fits the 3D body shape and to prepare the final product for packaging.

      Quality control and quality assurance are complex areas in the apparel industry and in this part will be explained on final inspection of Men's jacket.



    • The environmental management system (EMS)


      EMS definition - is a set of internal rules defined by a collection of policies, processes, procedures, and records.

      This EMS system defines how a company identifies, evaluates, monitors and maintains interactions with the environment to avoid negative environmental impacts.

      • The ISO 14000 series of standards is applicable to various types of work organizations.
      • Basic EMS standard ISO 14001 - requirements with guidance on application.
      Top management should set the appropriate policy towards the environment and ensure its implementation.

      The ISO 14001 standard is globally recognized and defined and outlines all the typical policies, processes, procedures and records required for a successful EMS.

      Examples of manual for EMS implementation you can read on: https://platform.ict-tex.eu/pluginfile.php/3909/mod_resource/intro/ems-manual-v3.pdf

    • The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a premium management instrument developed by the European Commission for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report, and improve their environmental performance. 

      EMAS is open to every type of organisation eager to improve its environmental performance. It spans all economic and service sectors and is applicable worldwide.

      With EMAS, your organisation can reduce its environmental impacts, strengthen legal compliance and employee involvement, and save resources and money!