The document introduces a new standard of drop testing all knitwear products across suppliers to improve appearance on hangers and consistent sizing. Measurements are recorded over two weeks using two size specifications: a fit spec for how it looks on the body and a production spec to show any adjustments from dropping. A guide is being created for suppliers on best practices for appearance on hangers during fit sessions and considering different hanger types. Pilling is also tested using the George test method, requiring a grade 3-4 after 500 rubs to ensure quality for customers.

1. DROP TESTING
NEW WAY OF WORKING INTRODUCED.
SUPPLIER DROP TESTING TO BE COMPLETED AS A
STANDARD ACROSS ALL KNITWEAR PRODUCT.
BENEFITS:
•TO IMPROVE APPEARANCE ON THE HANGER, AND
CONSISTENT SIZING OF PRODUCT IN STORE TO THE
AGREED SIZE SPEC/FIT.
•VISIBILTY/LEARNINGS TO HOW THE
YARN/CONSTRUCTION IS REACTING AFTER BEING
HUNG ON A HANGER.
•WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE SUPPLIER TO
ENSURE TIGHTENED PROCESSES ARE IN PLACE.
IMPROVEMENTS ARE ALREADY BEING SEEN ON
PRODUCTS IN STORE – THIS IS ONGOING. BAD JOB CANCELLED STYLE –
GROWTH IN ARMS & BODY LENGTH
IN EXCESS OF 6CM. 4,000 UNITS
WITH A LOSS OF SALES £72,000

2. DROP TESTING
MEASUREMENTS ARE RECORDED OVER A MINIMUM OF
TWO WEEKS.
TWO SIZE SPECS ARE USED:
•FIT SPEC - HOW THE PRODUCT SHOULD LOOK ON THE
BODY & ARRIVE IN STORE.
•PRODUCTION SPEC - GIVES VISABILTY OF ANY
MEASUREMENTS THAT HAVE HAD TO BE ADJUSTED DUE
TO GARMENTS ‘DROPPING’.

3. APPEARANCE ON THE HANGER
BACK TO BASICS:
APPEARANCE ON THE HANGER IS CHECKED DURING THE FIT SESSION FOR PRODUCT SUITABILTY
TO THE HANGER TYPE PROPOSED.
•ALL HANGER TYPES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FIT ROOM DURING FITS.
•RECOMMENDATION GUIDE IS BEING COLLATED FOR SUPPLIERS TO FOLLOW AS A BEST PRACTISE.

4. APPEARANCE ON THE HANGER
BACK TO BASICS:
A GUIDE IS BEING COLLATED FOR INTERNAL USE & SUPPLIERS TO FOLLOW AS A BEST PRACTISE.

5. PILLING
TESTING FOR PILLING ON KNITWEAR - GEORGE TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT IS A GRADE
3-4 @ 500 RUB USING THE MARTINDALE METHOD.
TO ENSURE OUR PRODUCT IS FIT FOR OUR CUSTOMER – PILLING UNDER A GRADE 3 IS
NOT ACCEPTED AS A COMMERCIAL TOLERANCE.
GRADE 1-2 GRADE 3-4GRADE 2-3