Third-Party Textile Inspection Services in Pakistan
Approved Sample is only the beginning, there is always a fair amount of chance that the bulk production can still vary in fabric, Stitching, Finishing, labels, quantity and packaging. An independent Quality inspection helps you verify the order is similar as per the sample and requirement you have approved.
OBI provides Third-Party Textile Inspection Services across Pakistan, helping buyers confirm product condition and identify issues that need correction. You receive clear onsite findings before deciding whether to approve, hold, correct, or reinspect the order with better control.
✓Pakistan-Based Coordination
✓Buyer-Approved Criteria
✓Textile-Focused Checks
✓Onsite Evidence
✓Technically Reviewed Reports
✓Structured Reinspection Support
Check Production Before Quality Problems Reach Your Customer
Bulk goods can change after sample approval. Fabric, yarn, trims, GSM, shade, stitching, measurements, labels, quantities, and packing may no longer match buyer requirements.
OBI’s Textile Inspection Services identify these gaps before final payment, shipment, complaints, claims, returns, or unsellable stock.
Choose the Inspection Stage That Matches Your Order
The right inspection depends on production status, supplier risk, and the decision you need to make. Use the order stage below to select the most relevant inspection scope.
| Order Stage | Recommended Inspection |
|---|---|
| Before Production | Sample Sealing, Sample Pick-Up, Pre-Production Sample Review (PPR), Pre-Production Inspection, Initial Production Inspection |
| During Production | Inline Inspection, During Production Inspection, Production Monitoring, 100% Product Inspection where required |
| Finished Goods | Final Random Inspection, Final Inspection, Pre-Shipment Inspection |
| After Correction / Dispatch | Reinspection, Loading Supervision, Unloading Supervision |
| High-Risk Orders | 100% Product Inspection, where feasible and agreed |
Quick selection:
- →New supplier PPR or Initial Production Inspection
- →Production underway Inline or During Production Inspection
- →Goods ready Final Random or Pre-Shipment Inspection
- →Failed inspection Reinspection
- →Container ready Loading Supervision
From Sample Approval to Shipment: Our Core Textile Inspection Services
OBI groups each inspection by production stage, helping buyers select the right service for their order.
Sample and Pre-Production Services
- ‣Sample Sealing
- ‣Pre-Production Sample Review (PPR)
- ‣Initial Production Inspection (IPI)
Fabric Inspection Services
- ‣Fabric Inspection – 04 Point System
- ‣Fabric Inspection – 10 Point System
Production Inspection Services
- ‣Product Inspection
- ‣100% Product Inspection
- ‣Inline Inspection
- ‣During Production Inspection (DPI)
Finished Goods and Shipment Inspection
- ‣Final Random Inspection (FRI)
- ‣Pre-Shipment Inspection
- ‣Re-Inspection (Re-FRI)
- ‣Loading and Unloading Supervision
What We Check During Fabric, Garment and Apparel Inspection
Each inspection follows the approved specifications, sample, checklist, and acceptance criteria. The exact scope depends on the product and production stage.
Fabric and Material Checks
- ✓Fibre, yarn, weave, and knit construction
- ✓GSM, density, width, and length
- ✓Shade, colour, printing, and dyeing
- ✓Bowing, skewing, holes, stains, and contamination
- ✓Other visible Fabric Inspection defects
Construction and Workmanship Checks
- ✓Stitching, seams, and finishing
- ✓Loose, broken, or skipped threads
- ✓Measurements and size tolerances
- ✓Trims, buttons, zippers, and accessories
- ✓Cleanliness and basic functionality
Quantity, Labelling and Packing Checks
- ✓Available quantity and assortment
- ✓Size and colour ratios
- ✓Labels, care instructions, and barcodes
- ✓Inner and outer packaging
- ✓Cartons and shipping marks
The Garment Inspection checklist may also support Apparel Inspection and Product Inspection requirements.
Our Inspection Methods: Fabric Grading, AQL & 100% Checks
OBI selects the quality inspection method according to product type, lot size, buyer criteria, and order risk.
Fabric Grading Systems
- Four-Point System records roll-level defects against agreed acceptance limits.
- Ten-Point System supports alternative Fabric Inspection grading where required.
Sampled Finished-Goods Inspection
- AQL inspection uses lot size, sample size, inspection levels, and buyer-approved criteria.
- Findings classify critical, major, and minor defects.
100% Inspection
- Every available unit is checked within the agreed scope.
- It suits higher-risk orders or corrective sorting but does not guarantee defect-free goods.
What Must Be Ready Before the Factory Visit?
A prepared factory and complete buyer documents help OBI complete the inspection against the agreed scope without delays, missing evidence, or restricted checks.
Factory and Order Readiness
Before the visit, confirm:
- ✓Access to the correct production location
- ✓Onsite representative and contact details
- ✓Required production quantity is available
- ✓Current packing status
- ✓Selected goods are accessible for sampling and checks
- ✓Goods have not been moved elsewhere
Buyer Documents and Inspection Requirements
Depending on the inspection scope, share:
- ✓Purchase order and tech pack
- ✓Product and fabric specifications
- ✓Approved sample and measurement chart
- ✓Packaging instructions and labelling artwork
- ✓Buyer inspection checklist
- ✓Sampling plan and acceptance criteria
- ✓Preferred inspection date
Inspection may be limited when factory access, required quantity, buyer criteria, specifications, or the approved sample are unavailable.
How OBI Conducts a Third-Party Textile Inspection
OBI follows a five-step Third-Party Textile Inspection process aligned with buyer requirements, production status, and factory readiness.
What Your Inspection Report Includes
Report Contents
A quality inspection report may include:
- ‣Order, factory, inspection date, and production stage
- ‣Available quantity and sample size
- ‣Photographs and defect classifications
- ‣Measurement and workmanship results
- ‣Quantity, assortment, labelling, and packaging findings
- ‣Non-conformities, conclusion, and required follow-up
Possible Buyer Actions
The product inspection report can support approval, hold, correction, sorting, rework, reinspection, testing, or shipment suspension.
Report Limitations
Findings apply only to the approved scope and goods available onsite. Sample inspection does not cover every unit or replace laboratory testing. Missing documents may limit verification, while the buyer retains the final decision.
OBI Inspection Scope Across Textile and Consumer Products
OBI supports inspection across a wide range of textile, softline, and selected consumer-product categories, based on the product type, approved scope, and buyer requirements.
Products Covered in Our Inspection Scope
YarnWoven fabricKnitted fabricGreige fabricFinished fabricDenimGarmentsApparelHome textilesBeddingWorkwearSportswearLeatherFootwear
Softline Inspection
Textiles and fabricsGarments and apparelHome textiles and beddingLeather and footwearOther flexible consumer products
Hardline Inspection
FurnitureToysElectronicsCeramicsOther rigid consumer goods
Textile Inspection Services Across Pakistan
OBI coordinates professional inspection services across major industrial locations, subject to product scope, factory access, inspector availability, and the required date.
Pakistan Coverage
●Lahore●Karachi●Faisalabad●Sialkot●Multan●Rawalpindi●Other locations across Pakistan
As a third-party inspection company in Pakistan, OBI assigns inspectors by product category and approved scope. Checks may include sample comparison, buyer criteria, defect classification, onsite photographs, technical report review, reinspection support, and confidential data handling.
Why Buyers Choose OBI for Third-Party Inspection
FAQs
Common questions about our textile inspection services.
Which inspection should I book?
Choose according to your production stage. Use pre-production checks before manufacturing, inline inspection during production, and final inspection before shipment.
Can OBI use my checklist and approved sample?
Yes. OBI can review your checklist, specifications, and approved sample, subject to document availability and onsite feasibility.
What is the difference between AQL sampling and 100% inspection?
AQL inspection checks a selected sample from the available lot. A 100% inspection checks every available unit within the agreed scope.
What happens when defects exceed the agreed criteria?
The buyer may request correction, sorting, rework, testing, reinspection, shipment hold, or rejection based on the findings.
How soon is an inspection report issued?
Report timing depends on the inspection scope, findings, review requirements, and agreed delivery schedule.
What is the difference between inspection and laboratory testing?
Inspection checks visible condition, workmanship, measurements, quantity, labels, and packing. Laboratory testing evaluates material, chemical, physical, safety, or performance requirements.
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Protect Your Order Before Payment or Shipment
Share your product, factory location, order quantity, production stage, preferred date, and buyer requirements. OBI will review the details, recommend the right Inspection Services, and confirm the scope, schedule, and quotation.