Improving product quality to extend life duration

STAGES OF IMPLEMENTATION

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Define quality standards in the specifications. For every product or product typology, the organisation must determine an acceptable quality level and the tests permitting it to be ensured by referring to the related standard and tolerance thresholds.

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Invite designers to work on the cut of products with respect to several points : ensure that the product will retain its shape when worn (taking account of the grain for example), choose timeless, functional, more sustainable cuts.

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Choose raw materials and accessories according to the properties sought in the product: for example synthetic fibres for their resistance or long fibres to improve thread solidity (See Tool 1).

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Adapt ennobling choices (dyes and finishes) in order to not degrade the quality of the end product (See Tool 2 p.14 et 15).

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In the specifications, include advice to orient suppliers towards the blending techniques which are best adapted to the material in order to preserve its properties: choice of assembly thread assembly, type of machine, stitch density …

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Carry out quality checks at the level of production (internal or by a service provider) to ensure that the requirements set out in the specifications are respected: measurement tables, material defects, assembly defects, dyeing defects …

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Appoint a laboratory to perform tests on dimensional stability, tearing resistance, abrasion resistance, pilling, bleeding of colours (during washing, with perspiration, wet and dry rubbing).

These tests can also be performed when choosing the material. Recommended reference values have been determined to ensure a satisfactory life duration (See Tool 2 p.16 and See Tool 3 p.106 and 107).

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Respect criteria to benefit from a durability eco-modulation put in place by Refashion for textile articles and footwear (See Tool 4).

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Ask users to assess the life duration of products and the reasons for which they throw products away, via a customer questionnaire for example.

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From the elements of the questionnaire, reinforce checks on the most frequent defects and if needs be, modify the specifications. Consider introducing a repair service.

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Define quality standards in the specifications. For every product or product typology, the organisation must determine an acceptable quality level and the tests permitting it to be ensured by referring to the related standard and tolerance thresholds.

Invite designers to work on the cut of products with respect to several points : ensure that the product will retain its shape when worn (taking account of the grain for example), choose timeless, functional, more sustainable cuts.

Choose raw materials and accessories according to the properties sought in the product: for example synthetic fibres for their resistance or long fibres to improve thread solidity (See Tool 1).

Adapt ennobling choices (dyes and finishes) in order to not degrade the quality of the end product (See Tool 2 p.14 et 15).

In the specifications, include advice to orient suppliers towards the blending techniques which are best adapted to the material in order to preserve its properties: choice of assembly thread assembly, type of machine, stitch density …

Carry out quality checks at the level of production (internal or by a service provider) to ensure that the requirements set out in the specifications are respected: measurement tables, material defects, assembly defects, dyeing defects …

Appoint a laboratory to perform tests on dimensional stability, tearing resistance, abrasion resistance, pilling, bleeding of colours (during washing, with perspiration, wet and dry rubbing).

These tests can also be performed when choosing the material. Recommended reference values have been determined to ensure a satisfactory life duration (See Tool 2 p.16 and See Tool 3 p.106 and 107).

Respect criteria to benefit from a durability eco-modulation put in place by Refashion for textile articles and footwear (See Tool 4).

Ask users to assess the life duration of products and the reasons for which they throw products away, via a customer questionnaire for example.

From the elements of the questionnaire, reinforce checks on the most frequent defects and if needs be, modify the specifications. Consider introducing a repair service.