Quality Control (QC)

Two quality inspectors checking colours against a swatch book in a factory

Raw Material Inspections

A raw material inspection checks fabrics, components and packaging at the factory before production starts, so a wrong or faulty material is replaced before it is built into your whole order. Learn when to book one, what the inspector checks and how sampling works for materials.

Red skid steer loader being loaded into a shipping container inside a factory in China

Inspection Before Shipping

An inspection before shipping checks a random sample of your finished, packed order at the factory, while you still hold the balance payment. Learn what the inspector checks, how AQL sampling works and how to plan the visit around your shipping date.

Supervisor checking a garment with a sewing machine operator on a factory production line

In-Process Production Inspections

An in-process production inspection checks your order while it is still on the factory line, so a repeated defect is corrected before the whole order is made. Learn when to book one, what the inspector checks and how AQL sampling works mid-production.

QC inspector measuring a red T-shirt with a tape measure at an inspection table

Goods Inspections

A practical guide for importers to goods inspections in China: when to book each check, what the inspector looks at and how AQL sampling works. Learn how to plan inspections around your production and shipping dates.

Garment quality inspections in a clothing factory

Clothes Quality Control Inspections in China

Master Shifu China's clothing QC inspections are performed in person by Western inspectors, delivering impartial, thorough checks that go beyond typical local inspection standards. The service covers every apparel category, from raw materials through the final pre-shipment review.