Service
Softline Pre-Shipment Inspection
Before your goods leave the factory, Aura inspects the finished order against your specification: workmanship, measurements, quantity and packaging for apparel and textiles, footwear, and simple fashion and textile accessories.
Who it is for: Brands and importers with a production order ready to ship (or nearing completion) who need an independent, buyer-side check before releasing balance payment or accepting the goods.
Where: At the factory in Quanzhou, Jinjiang or Shishi — including apparel inspection in Quanzhou and Shishi and footwear inspection in Jinjiang. Factory access and scheduling are confirmed before attendance.
What is included
- On-site inspection of the finished goods at the factory
- Workmanship and construction checks against your spec
- Measurement checks against your size chart and tolerances
- Quantity and assortment verification
- Packaging, labelling and carton marking checks
What you receive
- An inspection findings report with a dated photo record
- Measurement results against your stated tolerances
- Defects and deviations listed with photos
- A clear outcome: release recommended, hold and correct, or buyer decision required
What you provide
- Your specification: tech pack, size chart, tolerances and packing instructions
- The approved reference sample details, where one exists
- The order quantity and the supplier's contact and address
What is excluded
- Laboratory testing (composition, colourfastness, safety standards)
- Regulatory compliance certification
- Hard goods, electronics, food, or any category outside softlines
Process and timing
Once the factory confirms the order is ready for inspection, Aura schedules attendance. Short travel times may make rapid response possible, subject to the factory address, access and schedule; the inspection date is always confirmed before booking. You receive the findings report after the inspection.
Common questions
Do you pass or fail my order?
The report states findings and a recommendation: release recommended, hold and correct, or buyer decision required. The release decision is always yours.
Do you test materials in a lab?
No. Aura is not a laboratory. Inspection covers observable workmanship, measurements, quantity and packaging. The report records what documentation and test reports the supplier has provided, and what is missing.
Request a scoped quote
Tell us about your product, quantities and supplier. You receive a scoped quote for this service — no obligation. Or write to [email protected].