GAP
Quality Assurance Procedure
1. Fabric : 4 Point System
Penalty Point : Max points per Roll : 25
Max Points per Shipment : 20
Max Defects per Roll : 15
2. Pre-Production
3. Pilot-Run
4. In-Line Inspection
5. Final Inspection
AQL Standards
Table 1: AQL Standards for GAP. Old Navy & Outlet Brands Starting Fall 2008
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level 1
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GAP Body
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GAP Adult & Kids
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Baby GAP
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Old Navy
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BRFS
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GAP Outlet
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Hardlines all Brands
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Critical Defects Major Visual Defects
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0.1
2.5
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0.1
2.5
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0.1
2.5
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0.1
2.5
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0.1
2.5
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0.1
2.5
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0.1
2.5
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Minor Visual Defects
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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Measurement Audit*
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6.5
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6.5
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6.5
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6.5
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6.5
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6.5
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OCR/Ticket Audit
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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? * = Defect is a defect
? (A) = Gap Body Departments J65 & 168
? (B) = Gap Body (Excluding departments 165 & 168)
Table 2 : AQL Standards for GAP Starting Holiday 2008
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level 1
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GAP Body
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GAP Adult & Kids
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Baby GAP
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Critical Defects
Major Visual Defects
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0.1
2.5
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0.1
2.5
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0.1
2.5
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Minor Visual Defects
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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Measurement Audit*
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6.5
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6.5
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OCR/Ticket Audit
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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? * = Defect is a defect
? (A) = Gap Body Departments J65 & 168
? (B) = Gap Body (Excluding departments 165 & 168)
Table 3 : AQL Standards for Banana Republic Starting Fall 2008
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level 1 = BR & BR UK
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level II = BR Japan
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BR & BR UK
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BR Japan
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Critical Defects
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0.1
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0.1
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Major Visual Defects Minor Visual Defects
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2.5
2.5
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2.5*
0
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Measurement
Audit*
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2.5 Wovens
4.0 Knit, sweaters & Debin
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2.5 Wovens (a)
4.0 Knit, sweaters & Debin (a)
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OCR/Ticket Audit
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0.25
Major
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0.25
Major
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? * = Defect is a defect
? (a) = Expect for Measurement which remains at level 1 sampling plan
Visual Audit Sampling Plans
Table 4 : Visual Audit sampling plan baby Gap, Gap Kids, Gap Adult, Gap Body, Banana Republic, Banana Republic UK, Old Navy, BRFS & GAP Outlet
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level 1
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Shipment Size Lot
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Garment Visuals
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Ticket Check
(OCR)
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Sample
Size
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Critical AQL 0.1 Pass/Fail
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AQL 2.5 Pass/Fail
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AQL 4.0 Pass/Fail
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AQL 0.25 Pass/Fail
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0 ? 500
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20
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0/1
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1/2
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2/3
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0/1
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501 ? 1.200
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32
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0/1
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2/3
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?
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0/1
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1.201 ? 3.200
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50
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0/1
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3/4
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5/6
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0/1
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3.201 ? 10.000
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80
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0/1
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5/6
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7/8
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0/1
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10.001 ? 35.000
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125
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0/1
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7/8
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10/11
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1/2
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35.001 ? UP
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200
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0/1
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10/11
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14/15
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1/2
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Table 5 : Visual Audit Sampling Plan for Banana Republic Japan
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level 1
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Shipment Size Lot
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Garment Visuals
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Ticket Check
(OCR)
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Sample
Size
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Critical AQL 0.1 Pass/Fail
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AQL 2.5* Pass/Fail
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AQL 1.0 Pass/Fail
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26 ? 50
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8
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0/1
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0/1
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0/1
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51 ? 90
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13
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0/1
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1/2
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0/1
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91 ? 150
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20
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0/1
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1/2
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0/1
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151 ? 280
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32
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0/1
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2/3
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0/1
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281 ? 500
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50
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0/1
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3/4
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0/1
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501 ? 1.200
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80
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0/1
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5/6
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0/1
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1.201 ? 3.200
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125
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0/1
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7/8
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0/1
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3.201 ? 10.000
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200
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0/1
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10/11
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0/1
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Measurement Audit Sampling Plans
Table 6 : Sampling Plan for Measurement and Pass/Fail Chart ? Single Color
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level 1
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Lot Size By Color
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Sample Size
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AQL 2.5 Pass/Fail
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AQL 4.0 Pass/Fail
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AQL 6.5 Pass/Fail
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Five (5) Sizes or less
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20
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1/2
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2/3
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3/4
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More than Five (5) sizes
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32
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2/3
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3/4
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5/6
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Table 7 : Sampling Plan for Measurement and Pass/Fail Chart ? Single Color
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level 1
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Lot Size By Color
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Sample Size
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AQL 2.5 Pass/Fail
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AQL 4.0 Pass/Fail
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AQL 6.5 Pass/Fail
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1 Color
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20
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1/2
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2/3
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3/4
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2 Color
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32
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2/3
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3/4
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5/6
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3 Color
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50
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3/4
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5/6
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7/8
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4 Color
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80
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5/6
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7/8
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10/11
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5 Color
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80
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5/6
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7/8
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10/11
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More than (5) Colors
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125
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7/8
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10/11
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14/15
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Table 8 : AQL and Sampling Plan for Pack Audit for Factory/Vendor
ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 1993 Single Sampling Plan Level II ? 0.65 AQL
Factory Pack Audit Sample Plan ? AQL 0.65
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# of cartons
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Sample Size
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Pass
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Fail
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5 ? 15
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3
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0
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1
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16 ? 50
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8
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0
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1
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51 ? 150
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20
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0
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1
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151 ? 500
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50
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1
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2
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501 ? 1.200
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80
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1
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2
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1.201 ? UP
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125
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2
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3
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Fabric Performance Requirement
Fabric Weight : +/- 5% : Fabric weighted less than 340gr/m2
+/- 3% : Fabric weighted more than 340gr/m2
Protocol number and shrinkage for GAP
Dimensional stability ? woven
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Woven
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Fabric Description
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Washed
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Non Washed
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Universal Specification
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2×2
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3.5 x 3.5
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1019
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Rigid stretch denim
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4 x 7
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1105
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Woven ? Chambray (Rigid)
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5×5
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1110
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Woven ? Corduroy (100% Cotton)
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4×4
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1130
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Woven ? Flannel*
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3×3
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5×5
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1170
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Woven ? Velvet and Terry (Rayon with/Out Spandex)
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3×3
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5×5
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1180
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Woven ? Velvet and terry (Cotton With/Out
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3×3
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5×5
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1200
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Woven ? 100% Linen
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3×3
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4×4
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1201
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Woven ? Linen Blends With Over 50% Linen
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3×3
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4×4
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1210
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Woven ? Silk
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3×3
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3.5 x.3.5
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1220
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Woven ? Wool (Woolens)
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3×3
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1230
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Woven ? Rayon
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3×3
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1260
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Woven ? stretch Woven With Spandex
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3.5×3.5
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5×5
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1300
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Woven ? Coated, Laminated, Synthetic/blend Fabric
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pass
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pass
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1301
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Woven ? Coated, 100% Cotton Fabric
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pass
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pass
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Dimensional Stability ? knit
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Protocol Knits
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Fabric Description
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Washed
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Non Washed
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Non Washed, Compact
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1320
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Knits ? Fleece (Synthetic)
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3.5×3.5
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6×6
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5×5
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1321
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Knits ? Fleece (Synthetic/Spandex)
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3.5×3.5
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6×6
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5×5
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2000
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Interlock
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8×8
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2005
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Knits ? Fleece/French Tery
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5×5
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8×8
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6×6
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2010
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Knits ? Jersy
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3.5×3.5
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7×7
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5×5
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2015
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Knits ? Rib Knits
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3.5×3
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6×8
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5×5
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2020
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Knits ? Pique/Thermal
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4×4
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8×8
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6×6
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2030
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Knits ? Wool
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3.5×3.5
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6×6
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5×5
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2035
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Knits ? Synthetic Fiber without spandex
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2×2
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3.5×3.5
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3×3
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2037
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Knits ? Warp Knit (Raschel, Ttricot, Lace, Mesh)
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*
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2040
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Knits ? Nylon/Spandex (Chief Value Polyester)
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2×2
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3.5×3.5
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3×3
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2041
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Knits ? Polyester/Spandex (Chief Value Rayon)
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2×2
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3.5×3.5
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3×3
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2043
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Knits ? Rayon/Spandex (Chief Value Rayon)
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3.5×3.5
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6×6
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5×5
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2044
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Knits ? 100% Rayon Jersy Knit (Including modal and lyo?
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6×6
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8×8
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6×6
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2045
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Knits ? Cotton/Spandex (Chief Value Cotton)
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3.5×3.5
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6×6
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5×5
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2046
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Knits ? Swimwear (Chief Value Cotton)
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3.5×3.5
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6×6
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