Knit Bazaar (Pvt) Ltd.

40/41, Vadam, Tongi, Gazipur

INTERNAL TECHNICAL AUDIT REPORT

Date: 14 April, 2022

Name of unit : Knit Bazaar (Pvt) Ltd. Auditor Name: Md. Shohel Rana

FABRIC/YERN/ACC AREA G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

1) Are all accessories identified as per customer/order? 
2) Are all fabrics and trims purchased against specification examples required? 

3) Does factory used bin cards? 

4) Are there approved lab dips and handle standards for each yarns? 
5) Is fabrics stored in pallets/racks? 
6) Are fabric rolls ticked and identified? 

7) Is fabrics stored in color batches? 

8) Is fabrics covered? 

9) Are approved trim cards available? 

10) Are fabrics and trims checked for conformance prior to using? 

11) Does factory has request color continuity cards from the suppliers? 
12) At least 10% of pc goods inspected prior to spreading? 
13) Does factory has fabrics inspection machine? How many 
14) Is there pre-shading by dye lots? 
15) Does factory has file/record shade band dye lots? 
16) Does factory has a separate area for keeping reject yarn? 
17) Does factory record the count of yarn? 

18) Are dye lots controlled during laying by ply,shade papers,stickers? 

***) Does factory has a light box? if "Yes" State what light is used to check color
TL83,D65, CWF, A-LIGHT ,UV or others and model? 

DESIGN/GRADE FACILITY G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

1) Does factory has in house design facilites? 
2) Are first patterns hand cut? 
3) Is patterns making done in plant? A) If yes what method or equipment is used? (
manual/ Gerber,lectra or other) 
4) Is grading computerised? If yes please specify if factory grade to customers size
specification/grade/tolerances?
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5) Does factory has sample room? 

6) Does factory has approved body stands? 
7) Where are the red/black/sealing samples made? 
PRE-PRODUCTION PROCESS G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks
1) Does factory hold pre-production meeting? If yes who attend the meeting & also
advise if meeting records are kept?
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2) Does the factory have a approved product standard during meeting? 

3) Are pilot/test runs conducted before actual production starts? 

4) Does factory has production records & style wise file? If yes pls specify the kind
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of records factory is maintaining like production planning report covering next 2-3
months,production loading report by line or style,daily or weekly production output
report,style file for previous or upcoming styles,trim card for previous or upcoming
styles,production equipment report by line or factory for upcoming production
styles,An operation breakdown report of upcoming production styles etc.
CUTTING AREA G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks
1) Are there controls for shade panels? 
2) Is cutting area kept very clean and tidy, all fabric of the floor on pallets and all
offcuts removed
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3) Is there record of left over fabric? 
4) Batch awarness of fabric dye lot numbers? 
5) Are panels numbered? 
6) Are bundles/panels inspected? If yes are these check recorded 

7) Is there quality checks for markers, spreading, cutting, bundling? 

7) Does Factory has fusing machine (Rollermatic machine or Flat bed Machine) , If
yes can it be checked /adjusted for temperature/dwell time temperature,pressure? 
Also advise if records are kept?

CUTTING AREA (Continued) G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

8) Are cutting tables level,wide enough and sufficient to accommodate production?
Also advise how many tables factory have? 
9) Does factory use manual or automatic spreading equipment? If "yes" pls state
name of the machine?
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***) Does factory has fusing machine? Rollermatic machine or flat bed fusing
machine?
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***) Does Factory has fabric checking Machine ? 
PRE-SEWING AREA G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks
1) Does factory has post sewing capabilities( Embroidery/ screen printing/ heat
sealing)? If yes, brief like age & type)?
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SEWING AREA G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks
1) Is the Linking section well layed out? 
2) Is the linking area clean & tidy? Is there No rubbish or bins littering the aisles, or
machines? 
3) Does operator or line recorder record hourly total? 
4) Are production / target board clearly visible on line? 
5) Are defective garments found given back to line operators for rectify? 
6) Is original or line sample present on the production line? 
7) Is construction specifications present on the production line? 
8) Is approved trim cards present on the production line? 
9) Does factory well lite and ventilated?  Not enough Light at inspection area

10) Is needle type appropriate for the work in progress? 

11) Are popper sourced from the approved source? 
12) How often are pinch settings taken? are records kept for this? 
13) Does pull test take place 5 times a day? are records kept for this? 
14) Is the area around the popper machine clean and tidy? 
15) Are poppers stored in boxes in correct area and identified? 
SEWING AREA (Continued) G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

16) Is there an approved sample with correct popper attachment to check

production against?
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17) Are there quality standards of each process at needle point? 

18) Do checks take place on opening and closing poppers? 
19) Maintenance records of parts needed for each machine and amount of m/c
down time?
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20) Corrective action program covering scheduled machinery cleaning, checking

and parts replacement plan.
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21) Tidy,neat work area, all machine parts being clearly identified and stored neatly
on shelves or in parts' cabinets
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22) List of all machinery types-This is to be added onto report 

23) % between 0-5yrs,6-10yrs,11-20yrs (age of machinery) 
24) State any specialist machinery If yes mention machinery details 
25) Are needle guards in place? 
26) Do factory use any sewing guide/attachments? 
27) Are there proper belt/pulley guard in place? 
28) Are scissors/clippers attached to working station? 

29) Is there a formal training program present, either school or on line?

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***) Does plant have a snap testing ( Push/pull) machine? 

FINISHING AREA G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

1) Are inspectors trimming? 
2) How are the rejects disposed of? 
3) Is rejected/Faulty garments kept separately? 
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4) Are there alteration station with in finishing area? If yes how many?

5) Do pressers have presing standards available at each work station?

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PRESSING/IRON AREA G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

6) Is pressing equipment suitable for product being produced?  Pressing table cover is dirty & broken

7) Do the pressing tables have clean covers? 

8) Do the pressing capacities are ok 
9) Does the factory have post-garment finishing capabilities? if yes, pls specify like
garment wash, post treatment,curving ovens etc? also advise age & type of 
machine?
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10) Does factory has separate well ventilated assign for spot cleaning? If yes
please specify what substance is used, Is it suitable & safe. are there lables for
information regarding hazard?

11) Are safety goggles.mask and gloves provided? 

***) Are prym, ykk, esbi (subsid ykk) or morrito 
machines being used for popper / and stud
attachment?
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***) Is there any data sheet available for specified popper ?
***) How often are poppers checked for the correct 
pinch/attachment strength settings?

METAL/NEEDLE POLICY G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

1) Is a needle policy in place for broken and lost needles?

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2) Who is the responsible for the broken needle policy? Line supervisor, Sewing 
room mechanic or Specific peson in role.

3) For how long record register are kept? 1 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months or 12+
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4) Does factory caliberate the machine? If yes which system,how many times, are 
records available?
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5) Is the metal detector machine a tunnel conveyor? please state make and model?

6) Is a 1.2mm ferrous test card used? If yes was ferrous test card readily available 
at the work station?
7) Are the cartons used for packing metal free? 

8) Is packing done in a metal free zone ? 

***) Does Kimble tagging take place before metal detection?

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***) Are there any pins/staples or other metal objects used in the packing room 
area?
***) Are there any pins / staples or other metal 
objects used in the cutting / Sample Room Area
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METAL/NEEDLE POLICY (Continued) A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

***) Are all new needles held in a safe and restricted area? 
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***) Are broken needle record sheets available? if yes are record sheets fully
complete with all broken/damaged needles evident, the machine number listed and
new needle in/out signature clearly displayed?

***) Is appropriate action taken when a needle is missing or fragments cannot be 

found?
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***) Are hand sewing needle used? If yes, are hand sewing needles controlled by
booking out at start of shift and booking back in at close of shift?

***) Are needles, any used and broken blades and any other metal objects disposed 
of safely? Pls describe how?
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***) Does metal detection take place in an "Airport " type system?

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***) Is there any straight knife and craft knife policy in place for the retrieving and re-
issuing of blades? If yes are records kept?

***) Does the factory operate a broken needle policy for all types of needles being 
used? If yes are records kept?
PACKING G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

1) Is packaging specifications available in this area? If yes who uses them?

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2) Is the packing accessories approved swatch available in this area? 

3) Is the packing area free of dirt? 

***) Is there suitable storage for packed goods? If yes please specify how much for 
G.O.H & how much for packed cartons?
***) Is there any container loading facilities 
QUALITY PROCEDURES G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks
1) What is the ongoing AQL level for the factory? Pls specify AQL like 2.5,4.0 or 
6.0?

2)What is the QC ratio to work force? 

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3) Quality management system in place with defined role and responsibility?

4) Has quality policy communicated with the workers? 

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5) Does Factory use documented QA procedures for all department?

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6) Does factory uses Defect Classification Listings? ( for cutting/ sewing)? If yes
are records of ongoing defect levels kept by P.O / Style?

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7) Are relevant test & measuring equipment’s calibration certificate collected by the
factory from authorized test house? If yes please specify like metal detector
machine, Electronic Platform Scale, Digital Weight Scale, GSM Balance machine,
GSM Cutter, Weight

QUALITY PROCEDURES (CONTINUED) G A R N/A Findings/ Corrective Action Remarks

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8) Is there an in-line quality control procedure in place with records kept by
roaming/in-line QC's? if yes are records kept of defect levels for each operator?

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9) Is there a QA Supervisor that is independent of production control?

10) Is there a 100% in-line/ end -line inspection?   inline doing but not color and style wise
11) Do reject bundles require 100% inspection and repair? 
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12) Is there a 100% final inspection made at finishing area? If yes does it follow a
recognized AQL system? Do inspectors measure and have spec sheets and line
sample to check again? Do inspectors record defects found? Do inspectors trim? If
inspector trims no points are issued.
13) Is there a random final statistical audit on finished goods? 
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14) Do inspector measure the garments? If yes are records available?

15) Does factory conduct packed box quality audit? If yes does it follow a 
recognized AQL system?
16) Does factory conduct first wash test batches for wash standard? If yes are 
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these test recorded?
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17) Factory segregates and quarantines the defective items from the
acceptablegoods & have allocate suitable place for rejected goods?

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18) Are Sub-contractors assessed to ensure compliance with national legislation?

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19) Does the machine carry a bobbin case and are they fixed with an eye guard?

20) Are button attached using lockstitch button machines and are they fixed with an 
eye guard?
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Content claim standard
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1)Dose the factory maintain identification, separation and segregation?

2)Dose the factory keep the documents for five years ?  Factory are keeping the document for two years.

3)Is there any system to maintain product integrety, traceability , AVR ? 

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General Comments:

Auditor: Auditor:

Name : Md. Shohel Rana Name : Md. Jahangir Alam

Designation:Manager- QA Designation:General Manager- QA