AQL Chart For the Fashion Industry : Acceptable Quality Levels
(or Assured Quality Level)
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  First of all, let me start by saying that I am NOT a mathematician.  I have absolutely no clue how to develop statistical analysis calculations.  The fact of the matter is that I am not even certain what association originally developed the AQL standards.  Over the past numerous years, I have seen many charts floating around the fashion industry explaining how to utilize AQL for inspecting garment production.  What I have attempted to do is take the previously existing charts, and compile the date in a slightly different format to make the chart easier to read.  In doing such, I have removed much of the table that I believe is not necessarily directly relevant to the apparel industry.  Note:  Please use this chart and method illustrated at your own risk.  Industry standards may have changed.  This is simply a guide that you may wish to follow.  If you are doing inspections for a specific company, we suggest you contact them for the exact requirements.

How to Use This AQL Chart

 
Acceptable Quality Levels   AQL Chart              
                         
Single Sampling Plans for Normal Inspection                  
                         
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AQL's in Percent Nonconforming Items and Nonconformities per 100 items (normal inspection)
Sample Size Code Letter Sample Size (number of samples)    
1.5 AQL   2.5 AQL   4.0 AQL   6.5 AQL  
Acceptable Rejected   Acceptable Rejected   Acceptable Rejected   Acceptable Rejected  
A 2
 
 
 
 
 
    0 1  
B 3             0 1    
C 5       0 1    
 
 
 
D 8 0 1    
 
 
  1 2  
E 13  
 
 
  1 2   2 3  
F 20
 
 
  1 2   2 3   3 4  
G 32 1 2   2 3   3 4   5 6  
H 50 2 3   3 4   5 6   7 8  
J 80 3 4   5 6   7 8   10 11  
K 125 5 6   7 8   10 11   14 15  
L 200 7 8   10 11   14 15   21 22  
M 315 10 11   14 15   21 22  
 
 
 
N 500 14 15   21 22  
 
 
       
P 800 21 22  
 
 
             
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