AQL / GQRI Inspection
Statistical sampling inspection against your approved AQL level with a full defect-class report.
- Sampling as per ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 & ISO 2859-1
- Major / minor / critical defect classification
Trusted quality partner since 2009
Quality you can
Quality you can
ship with confidence
DRIM Buying Agency is an independent inspection and buying agency for the textile & garment industry. From the first fabric roll to the sealed container, our inspectors verify workmanship, measurement, shade, labelling and compliance — and hand you a written, photo-backed report the same day.
- Reports within 24 hours
- ANSI / ASQ Z1.4 & ISO 2859-1 sampling
- 100% independent & confidential
- Factories across South Asia
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Booking open
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950+Inspections
30+Countries
15+
Years of QA expertise
950+
Inspections completed
120+
Buyers served worldwide
30+
Countries supplied to
24hr
Report turnaround
98.6%
Repeat buyer rate
Our Services
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One window for every quality checkpoint
Inspection, audit, testing and shipment coordination handled by one accountable team — so nothing falls between the factory and your warehouse.
100% Inspection & DUPRO
Every single unit checked — nothing is sampled, nothing is risked.
- Full re-inspection before carton sealing
- Check on cutting, stitching, embroidery & finishing
Pre-Production Meeting
We sit with your factory and your vendor before a single machine starts.
- Tech-pack walkthrough with factory & vendor
- Clarification of spec, tolerance and construction
Pre-Shipment Inspection
The last checkpoint before your goods leave the factory gate.
- Random & packed-carton selection before loading
- Carton marking, quantity and packing verification
Factory Audit
Verify capability, capacity and quality systems before you commit an order.
- Quality management & in-house QC system review
- Line capacity, infrastructure and machinery check
Social Compliance Audit
Ethical sourcing checks that protect your brand and your reputation.
- Wages, working hours, leave & welfare conditions
- Health, safety, fire protection and first-aid
Independent. Neutral. Accountable.
We are paid by you, never by the factory. Our inspectors carry no sales target.
35+ InspectorsTextile graduates on the floor
ConfidentialYour costs and suppliers stay private
Why DRIM
Inspection done by people who know fabric
Many agencies send whoever is free. We put textile and garment graduates on the floor, equip them with your tech pack, and back every finding with photographs and a clear accept / reject decision.
- Written, photo-backed reportsEvery finding is documented with pictures, defect counts and the sampling plan used.
- Same-day dispatchReport in your inbox within 24 hours of inspection — before the vessel cutoff.
- Corrective action follow-upWe re-inspect after the factory fixes, at no extra visit charge.
- Buying agency supportSourcing, negotiation, vendor coordination and shipment paperwork under one agreement.
How We Work
A five-stage quality roadmap
From the first enquiry to the shipping bill, every order travels the same disciplined path.
1
Enquiry & Booking
Share your tech pack, quantity and delivery window. We confirm scope, timeline and price the same day.
2
Pre-Production
Tech-pack walkthrough with factory and vendor, lab dip and print approvals, written action points.
3
Inline Inspection
During-production checks on fabric, shade, cutting, workmanship and finishing before the lot is packed.
4
Pre-Shipment Check
Full AQL inspection, packed quantity verification, loading supervision and seal confirmation.
5
Report & Dispatch
Photo-backed report within 24 hours, corrective-action follow-up and shipping document support.
Industries We Serve
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Category knowledge that goes beyond the check sheet
Denim shade lots, towel GSM, knit shrinkage, embroidery density — our check sheets are written for your product, not from a template.
Knitwear
T-shirts, polos, sweaters, cardigans, hoodies, leggings, scarves and other fully-fashioned or cut-and-sew knit products.
Woven Apparel
Shirts, trousers, jackets, shorts, uniforms, formal wear and work-wear built on woven shirting, suiting, canvas and denim bases.
Denim
Five-pocket jeans, jackets, skirts, denim shorts, washes, colour consistency, abrasion and shade matching between lots.
Home Textiles
Bed linen, pillow cases, duvet covers, blankets, bath towels, bath mats, kitchen linen and table linen.
Fabric & Yarn Mills
Grey fabric, dyeing, printing, embroidery, finishing and yarn mills — greige to finished fabric quality control.
Sportswear & Activewear
Performance tees, jerseys, leggings, jackets, compression wear and gym products with stretch, recovery and colour checks.
Bags & Accessories
Backpacks, travel bags, wallets, caps, belts, socks and fashion accessories including trims and hardware.
Uniforms & Workwear
Safety wear, coveralls, lab coats, aprons and institutional uniforms with reflective and certification checks.
Insights
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Buyer guides & technical notes
Practical knowledge on AQL, audits, lab results and defect prevention — written by our inspection team.
Ready to protect your next shipment?
Send the tech pack, order quantity and delivery date. You will get a written scope, timeline and quotation — usually within two working hours.