Quality Standards
Capricorn Apparels is committed to setting up very high quality standards and our strict emphasis on quality is combined with the latest technology to offer our global customers a competitive edge.
We use the AQL system of Quality Assurance. Monitoring at different levels is done so that the quality is built into the garment during the production process.
QUALITY MAINTENANCE
Fabric Testing
Fabric Testing is done routinely by an appropriate investigating agency. As per the requirements of our clients, our inspectors perform in-line inspection during the weaving/knitting process.
Testing Standards:
The washing instructions mentioned on the care label are followed during the test.
| |
Standards |
Scale |
Pass Demands |
| Colour fastness to washing, change in colour and staining. |
ISO 105 / C06 |
1 - 5 |
Light to Medium ~ 4
Dark ~ 3 - 4
Print Change ~ 4
|
| Colour fastness to dry and wet
rubbing. |
ISO 105 / X12 |
1 - 5 |
Light to Medium Dry ~ 4
Dark Colours Dry ~ 3 - 4
Light to Medium Wet ~ 3 - 4
Dark Colours Wet ~ 3
|
| Colour fastness to light |
ISO 105/ B02 |
1 - 8 |
Light to Medium ~ 5 - 6
Dark Colours ~ 5
|
| Dimensional Stability
( Shrinkage ) |
ISO 6330 |
Max% |
Woven Fabrics Length
& Width ~ +/- 2%
Knitted Fabrics ~ +/- 5%
|
| ICI Pilling box ( 18000 cycles ) |
BS 5811
SN 198525
|
1 - 5
1 - 5
|
Knit Fabrics ~ 3 - 4
Woven Fabrics ~ 4
|
| Weight (gsm) |
ISO 3801 |
Max 5% |
+/- 5%
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