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ACBuy: How to Avoid Common QC Rejection Mistakes

2026-02-06

Ensure smoother approvals by mastering these essential pre-check steps.

On the ACBuy platform, Quality Control (QC) rejections can significantly delay your sourcing timeline and impact your bottom line. A frequent root cause? Overlooked product detailssize charts, color accuracy, and photo references.

1. The Size Chart Trap

The Mistake:

The Solution:

  • Always locate and open the detailed size chart provided in the product listing.
  • Compare actual garment measurements
  • Remember that a "Large" from one factory can differ by several centimeters from another. Never assume standardization.

Pre-approval Action:

2. The Color Deception

The Mistake:

The Solution:

  • Understand that screen settings (brightness, color profile) can distort how a color appears.
  • Request physical color swatches or lab dips
  • Use Pantone (PMS) codes
  • Ask the supplier for photos of the product in natural daylight

3. The Incomplete Photo Reference

The Mistake:

The Solution:

  • Demand comprehensive QC photos
  • Essential Shots Checklist:
    • Front, back, and sides.
    • Close-ups of fabric texture, printing, or embroidery.
    • Stitching and seam details.
    • Labels (care, size, brand), tags, and packaging.
    • Any functional parts like zippers, buttons, or pockets.
  • Compare these detailed photos directly against your original sample or reference images.

Pre-Approval QC Checklist

By methodically checking size charts, color accuracy, and photo references, you shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive quality assurance on ACBuy. This disciplined approach not only minimizes costly QC rejections

Streamline your sourcing. Master the details.