The document summarizes Manchu Times Fashion Production Process in 2010, including sampling, pre-production meetings, pilot runs, pre-production samples, top samples, raw material quality control, and cutting panel quality control. Key steps are translating tech packs, establishing muslin samples, reviewing samples against specifications, conducting pre-production meetings to explain requirements, implementing pilot runs before bulk production, approving pre-production samples, inspecting raw materials using acceptance standards before distribution to factories, and checking cutting panels against patterns.

1. Manchu Times Fashion Production Process 2010

2. Sampling Process All tech packs are received by HK merchandising / APC ( Assistant Production Control ) in Dalian Technical Center. Translations are done by APC / Technical staffs together. A meeting is held by Technical Supervisor, Pattern Technician, Sewing Room Supervisor and APC to review the Tech Pack. Any previous samples or original sample are reviewed during the meeting. Muslin must be established, and fine tune if need before sample cutting. Tech pack, trim card, sample package and current samples are passed to sample room. Technical supervisor and a designated QA are assigned to check all samples against the Tech Pack and Trim Card before delivery. All samples will be delivered directly from Dalian Technical Center with paper pattern ( if need ), measurement sheet and vendor comment. E-Pattern will be sent separately by email. All digital patterns will be printed and checked against the hard copy before sending.

3. Pre-Production Meeting PP meeting must include APC, Technical Supervisor, QA Manager and QA from Manchu to explain the need from PPS approval comment. Technician, production supervisor, sewing line supervisor, QA and machinist from factory must be attended to understand the requirements of the style. Green Tag sample, approval comment, fabric swatch, shade band, dye lot, approval trims must be ready during meeting. PP Meeting Report must be recorded, sign-off by both Manchu and factory after meeting. PP Meeting recorded should be distributed to the production floor in different sections, so that each section supervisor can be aware where to be paid attention.

4. Pilot Run A pilot run has to be done before bulk production starting. Pilot run should be cut in all sizes and all colors with minimum 25 ~ 30 pcs. Manchu technical supervisor and QA will assist factory for the implementation of the pilot run The first bundle of the pilot run will be evaluated by both Manchu and the factory QA. Any issue must be resolved before the bulk production starting by factory.

5. Pre-Production Sample ( PPS ) A PPS meeting is holding in Manchu Technical Center. Factory technician and Manchu technical supervisor will review approval comment discuss before PPS making. Approval Fit Sample will be hand-off to factory during meeting. PP Sample is checked by the factory QA before sending to Manchu Technical Center. PPS will be checked by Manchu QA if available Manchu technical supervisor will review and check the PPS before dispatch. If PPS is rejected, another meeting will be holding in Manchu Technical Center. PP sample will be sent by Manchu office for customer approval and checked by Manchu technical supervisor.

6. Top Sample Top Samples are pulled from the Pilot Run. Top Sample is checked by the factory QA then Manchu QA. Top samples are sent to Manchu Technical Center and checked by Manchu technical supervisor. The sample will be then sent to customer for approval.

7. Raw material Quality Control All fabric and trimmings are delivered to Manchu Inspection Center for inspection. Factory using 4 point system with acceptance level of 28 points / 100 linear yard for inspecting fabric. Trims are inspected using AQL 0.65 All bulk material sent to factory after inspection, but factory will conduct own inspection as well. Fabric / trims testing and inspection report from Inspection Center will be distributed for factory reference

8. Cutting Panel Quality Control Check the top layer, middle layer and bottom layer comparing to the hard paper pattern for each bundle 100% check for fabric defect, and change panel if need Mark panel code by sticker ( Light color fabric ) or stamp ( Dark color fabric ) Put style number, panel name and dye lot number on each bundle for identification until en of product.