Why tee neckbands ripple, flare or sit loose, how band length, rib fabric recovery and sewing tension interact, and how to measure and specify the neckband so it lies flat.
How to write a care label when a knit garment has trims or badges that react differently to washing, what the FTC Care Labeling Rule requires, and how to test it.
How end-fold, centre-fold and printed neck labels differ for tees and hoodies, how the fold hides or shows required information, and what FTC rules say about origin.
How woven jacquard and printed logos on boxer brief waistbands differ in look, comfort, durability, minimum order and cost, and what to check before bulk production.
How to define and measure inseam on boxer briefs, whether to grade it across sizes, how leg opening and shrinkage affect the finished length, and what to write in the tech pack.
Why colours in multi-colour screen prints do not line up on knit tees, what causes it in screens, pallets and stretch, and how to set a tolerance and inspect it.
What to do when a pre-shipment inspection fails: how sampling plans reach a reject, the choices of sort and rework, re-inspection, concession or rejection.
Why white tees can show yellow underarm marks, how sweat, body oils and deodorant build up in fabric, what fabric tests can and cannot show, and what to tell customers.
What changes when a tee moves from 100% cotton to a cotton-polyester blend: shrinkage, pilling, feel, dyeing and the fibre label, and what to test before ordering.
What a four-point fabric inspection is, how defects are scored on knit rolls, why checking fabric before cutting prevents garment defects, and what to agree with the factory.
What the factory’s commercial invoice should include for knit apparel under US customs rules: description, fibre breakdown, origin, charges and apparel extras.
Why two tee fabrics with the same gsm can feel different in thickness and opacity, how yarn count, knit density and finish matter, and what to add to the fabric spec.
