Agree the acceptance criteria
Define required dimensions, appearance, fit and functional checks. Confirm the inspection method, defect categories and acceptance criteria with your quality team before production begins.
Sunshine Global Sourcing / Quality & Compliance
Confidence comes from the details.
Define the evidence your brand needs. Agree the inspection plan, test methods and documentation before committing to an order.
Incoming and in-process checks
Identify critical materials and components for incoming review. Set checkpoints for the operations most likely to affect the approved sample, such as upper assembly, attachment and finishing.
Product testing / Match the intended use
Discuss flexing, abrasion, sole adhesion, colour fastness and slip-related testing where relevant. The product, market and intended use determine the test methods and acceptance limits.
Chemical requirements / Specify the market
Provide your restricted-substances requirements and applicable market obligations. Agree who commissions laboratory work, which components are tested and which reports are needed for the order.
Final inspection / Check the whole shipment
Include pair matching, size assortment, workmanship, labels, barcodes and packing in the inspection brief. Agree how findings, corrective action and release approval are recorded.
Documentation / Keep the evidence connected
Match test reports and factory documents to the relevant entity, site, material or product. Request current evidence during supplier qualification; do not substitute a logo for a document review.
Your questions, answered
Before we begin.
Is there one test checklist for every shoe?
No. Requirements depend on intended use, materials, destination and your brand specifications. Agree the relevant methods and limits before approving the inspection and testing plan.
Can we nominate a third-party inspector?
Include your preferred inspection arrangement and reporting requirements in the inquiry. Access, timing, scope and release responsibilities should be agreed for the order.