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QUALITY ASSURANCE
MSE Collection has a fully operational functioning QA guidlines that ensures we
follow sound quality control systems with all our vendors producing and
supplying garments.
Sizing consistency is controlled by frequent in-line inspections starting from the
cutting section, through the sewing lines down to packing/finishing sections.
Garments are measured against a final and approved garment specification sheet
on critical and non-critical points of measurements.
A copy of the approved reference sample is kept and maintained in our vendor/
production facilities where they can compare outright if bulk production is
meeting all the requirements (styling, basic construction notes, etc.).
Lab dips are evaluated/approved under a D65 light source before any vendor or
manufacturer can proceed to bulk fabric production. Vendors are responsible for
supplying MSE Collection copies of shade bands for review and approval whereby
MSE Collection will set boundaries for the lightest and darkest shade deemed
acceptable in a shipment. This process is followed for every re-order.
Fabric finish and quality are assessed qualitatively and quantitatively. Fabrics are
evaluated for all colour fastness issues (washing, crocking, dry cleaning solvents,
light, water and ageing test) against MSE Collection requirements.
MSE Collection has a partnership agreement with Intertek Testing Services to
assess and ensure that fabrics are meeting MSE Collection standards. Fabrics not
measuring up to standards are rejected, improved by manufacturer and
submitted again for re-testing.
Our experienced and long-standing vendors are dedicated with regards to
maintaining our high standards.
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