Quality

A zero-defect standard.

Quality doesn't happen at the end — it's engineered from fabric intake to shipping. Our multi-stage QA process is built to catch issues before they become returns.

Check 01

Fabric Testing

GSM, dimensional stability, colour fastness, pilling and tensile strength before cutting.

Check 02

Needle Detection

100% garment scan for broken needle fragments — mandatory on kids and premium orders.

Check 03

Shrinkage Test

Wash-cycle shrinkage testing to ensure garments hold size after consumer use.

Check 04

Colour Fastness

Wash, rub, light and perspiration fastness testing per ISO/AATCC standards.

Check 05

AQL Inspection

AQL 2.5 in-line and final inspection by our own QA team, third parties welcome.

Check 06

Final Inspection

100% garment audit for measurements, workmanship, trims and packaging.

Check 07

Metal Detection

Every packed garment passes through calibrated metal detectors before dispatch.

Check 08

Lab-Dip Approval

Client-approved lab dips before every bulk dye lot for consistent colour delivery.

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Needle Detection
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Metal Detection
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On-time Delivery
0.5 AQL
Inspection Standard
Fabric quality control

Third-party inspection

We welcome your auditor of choice.

Bureau Veritas, Intertek, SGS, TÜV — every third-party inspection agency is welcome on our floor. We prepare shipments to pass first time, every time.

How a collection is made

Four stages, one accountable supply chain.

Every Indies programme follows the same route from first brief to loaded container — managed by a UK account team and produced on Indies-owned floors in India.

Brief & Costing
01

Brief & Costing

Tech packs, sketches or reference garments are costed by our London merchandising desk, typically within three business days.

Sampling
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Sampling

Proto, fit and pre-production samples are made in our own sample rooms in 10–15 days, with lab dips approved before bulk dyeing.

Bulk Production
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Bulk Production

Approved styles move onto dedicated lines — knitting, cutting, printing, embroidery, stitching and washing inside Indies facilities.

Quality & Export
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Quality & Export

AQL 2.5 inspection, 100% needle and metal detection, retail-ready packing and FOB, CIF or DDP export documentation.