Finishing the procedures does not mean an item is ready to pack. Colour differences, tackiness, residue and distortion may emerge in daylight, side lighting, handling or only after full drying. REBIRTH treats completion and quality approval as separate stages.
Six checks before handover
- Overall appearance: outline, symmetry, cleanliness and visual balance.
- Colour: front, sides, folds and corners under different lights, looking for abrupt mismatches.
- Sheen and grain: excessive gloss, dull patches, flattened grain or heavy-looking coverage.
- Feel and odour: stability, tackiness, hardness, dampness or unusual smells.
- Details: residue or missed areas at seams, edge paint, zips, hardware, lining and attachments.
- Agreed outcome: compare with intake photographs, quoted scope and the customer's priorities.
Use two levels of review
The operator checks against the list, then a second person who did not perform the main work reviews it. Fresh eyes often notice overlooked colour differences and residue. Address defects through the relevant procedure; do not conceal them with favourable photography or packaging.
When to photograph the result
Photograph after full drying, structural stability and quality approval. Use the intake angles and similar light to document the actual changes.
Packaging is part of quality control
Premature stuffing, bagging or stacking can cause impressions, sticking and trapped odour. Recheck hardware protection, strap position, filling pressure and transport arrangements before packing.
REBIRTH offers in-person practical and team training for shops developing consistent treatment, inspection and handover standards.