What is AQL 2.5 inspection?
AQL 2.5 (Acceptable Quality Limit 2.5%) is the inspection standard used by major US and EU retailers, defining the maximum percentage of defective units allowed in a sampled batch. Every Mughal Apparel order passes four-stage AQL 2.5 inspection.
Detail
AQL 2.5 (Acceptable Quality Limit 2.5%) is the most widely-used quality inspection standard in apparel manufacturing, defined by ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling tables. The 2.5 refers to the maximum acceptable percentage of major defects in a random sample drawn from a production batch; the standard typically pairs with 4.0% for minor defects. How it works: a statistically representative sample is drawn from the batch (sample size determined by batch size from ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 General Inspection Level II), each sample garment is inspected against the buyer's quality standard, defects are categorised as critical (immediate reject), major (functional defects affecting saleability), or minor (cosmetic). If major defects in the sample exceed 2.5%, the batch is rejected or reworked. Mughal Apparel runs four-stage AQL 2.5 inspection on every order: (1) incoming fabric, (2) in-line during sewing, (3) final random AQL 2.5, (4) pre-shipment AQL 2.5. Third-party PSI (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas) accommodated at our cost.
Key facts
- AQL 2.5 = max 2.5% major defects in random sample
- Standard: ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling tables
- Paired with 4.0% minor defects threshold
- Industry standard for major US/EU retailers
- Mughal Apparel runs 4-stage AQL 2.5 on every order
Related answers
What is Mughal Apparel's quality inspection process?
Mughal Apparel runs a four-stage AQL 2.5 inspection on every order: (1) fabric inspection on arrival, (2) in-line inspection during sewing, (3) final random AQL 2.5 inspection, (4) pre-shipment AQL 2.5 inspection — using ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 sampling tables.
What certifications does Mughal Apparel hold?
Mughal Apparel holds WRAP, BSCI, Sedex SMETA 4-pillar, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, ISO 9001:2015 and REACH compliance. GOTS-certified organic cotton and GRS-certified recycled polyester (rPET) available on request.
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