AQL(Acceptable quality level)

The AQL is the maximum % defective that for the purpose of sampling inspection, can be considered satisfactory as a process average. The AQL is generally expressed in % The most widely used AQL in apparel industry are 2.5, 4 , 6.5, 10 depend upon the price & item. Low price items6.5 & 10.0 AQL High price items 2.5 & 4.0 AQL

Lot or Batch size for inspection & AQL for the inspection lot size

Quantity to be Inspect
No inspection 100% inspection Spot checking ( Inspecting random shipment) Arbitrary sampling ( 10% of that shipment) Statistical sampling (or Acceptance sampling)

Normal ,Reduced & Tightened sample plan