Catch Quality Problems Before They Ship
A defect fixed on the factory floor costs cents. The same defect found in your warehouse can cost the order. I put inspection checkpoints where they actually protect you. Led by Wesley Clayton — 15 years importing and producing across China and Vietnam (apparel, medical scrubs, hi-viz, activewear, footwear and PPE).
Quality Failures Are Preventable
By the time a shipment lands and fails inspection, it's too late. The cost of a recall or a lost retailer far exceeds proactive QC during production.
Final-Only Checks Are Too Late
If the first real inspection is at the end, defects are already baked into the whole run.
No Standard to Inspect Against
Without an agreed AQL and spec, 'quality' is just opinion.
Defects Leave the Factory
Once goods ship, every fix gets exponentially more expensive.
My Inspection Coverage
Inspection at the stages that prevent problems, not just document them.
Pre-production inspection
Materials, components and specs verified and approved before bulk production begins.
During-production (DUPRO)
Mid-run checks confirm quality is holding as volume scales.
Pre-shipment inspection (PSI)
Final pass/fail to your AQL standard before goods leave the factory.
Defect classification
Issues categorized by type and severity, with photo evidence.
Release recommendation
Clear guidance: release, hold, rework, or re-inspect.
What You Get
Clear, decision-ready deliverables — not vague advice.
Inspection Report
Pass/fail conclusion with detailed findings.
Photo Documentation
Visual evidence of every finding.
Defect Breakdown
Issues by type and severity.
Release Recommendation
Release, hold, or re-inspect.
27 Questions Every Factory Should Answer Before You Place an Order
The questions I ask before recommending any factory in China or Vietnam. Bring them to your next supplier call — instant download, no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AQL?
Acceptable Quality Level — the global statistical sampling standard for batch inspection. I apply AQL 2.5 or 4.0 based on your product's risk profile.
What happens if goods fail inspection?
You get a hold notice and a detailed defect report, then decide: rework, discount, or reject. I support whichever path you choose.
Which product categories do you inspect?
Primarily apparel, footwear, consumer goods and light industrial — including scrubs, hi-viz, activewear and PPE.
Can you inspect at a factory I already use?
Yes. Inspections can be arranged on your existing suppliers as well as new ones.
Protect Your Product. Protect Your Brand.
FactoryBridge helps brands verify suppliers, interpret factory responses, and reduce sourcing risk across China and Vietnam.