Quality Assurance/control

Question 0

Seam allowance

Answer 0

Predetermined amount if material between the edge of a fabric and the seam line

Question 1

Tolerance

Answer 1

Limits of variation allowed in the

seams of a textile product.

Question 2

Quality assurance

Answer 2

The guarantee of quality that the manufacturer gives to the client/end-user or product.

Question 3

Quality control

Answer 3

The specific checks and tests carried out at stages of production to meet specification.

Each check: critical control point

Question 4

Total quality management

Answer 4

System used to make sure that quality is designed and manufactured into a product.

Question 5

Quality control tests

Answer 5

For for purpose
Components correct
Safety
Tolerance levels
Correct colour
Meets level or quality required

Question 6

The gold seal/ seal sample/ manufacturing sample

Answer 6

Matched against a sample from production line.

Question 7

CE marking

Answer 7

The product meets the essential requirements of all relevant EU Directives.

Question 8

NACERAP

Answer 8

Quality assurance term:

System for workers in same company to use same words for describe/repair/prevent/record faults.