STANDARD OPERATION

MANUAL
NLA-QMM-001 /Rev.10/ UPDATED 03-23
Contents

Process: Samples Development ..................................................................................... 4

SOP- New Styles Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4
Sample Measurement Sheet .................................................................................................................. 15
Process: Import.............................................................................................................. 16
SOP-Import and Raw material reception ................................................................................................... 16
Process: Warehouse ..................................................................................................... 25
SOP - Fabric Transfer .................................................................................................................................. 25
Guide for the elaboration & maintenance of fabric storage .................................................................. 30
Check List for unloading container ......................................................................................................... 33
Fabric Receiving ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Process: Marker & Plotter ............................................................................................. 35
SOP- Width Change Request (Markers)...................................................................................................... 35
SOP-Cuttable Fabric Width Validation........................................................................................................ 39
Daily Cutting Report ............................................................................................................................... 42
Marker Width Change Report ................................................................................................................ 42
Process: Engineering .................................................................................................... 42
SOP- Process & Reports in Spreading and Cutting Areas ........................................................................... 42
SOP- Fabric Waste ...................................................................................................................................... 62
Spreading Control ................................................................................................................................... 67
SOP- Waste Sale.......................................................................................................................................... 68
Process: Quality Assurance ......................................................................................... 74
SOP - Trims & Accessories Inspection................................................................................................. 74
Accessories Trims Audits ........................................................................................................................ 78
SOP – Color Validation Test ........................................................................................................................ 79
SOP – Punch Test ........................................................................................................................................ 83
SOP – Fabric Inspection – 4 Point ............................................................................................................... 87
SOP – Mockups Approval & Color Standards ............................................................................................. 95
Mini Shade Band ................................................................................................................................... 108
Running card ......................................................................................................................................... 109
SOP - Spreading and Cutting Quality Audit .............................................................................................. 110
 SOP – Certification of White Lines ............................................................................................................ 118
White lines Certifications Control......................................................................................................... 121
Check list for white lines certifications. ................................................................................................ 122
SOP- In Process Inspection ....................................................................................................................... 123
In Process Inspection Report ................................................................................................................ 127
End Line Inspection Report ................................................................................................................... 127
SOP – Folding & Packaging Method ......................................................................................................... 128
NLA-QAG-001 Sample Selection by Size Guide .................................................................................... 139
NLA-QAS-001 Sampling Table ............................................................................................................... 140
SOP – Finish Product Audit ....................................................................................................................... 141
NLA-QAF-030 Measurement Validation ............................................................................................... 149
NLA-QAF-013 CMT Reconciliation Sheet .............................................................................................. 150
NLA-QAF-013 DC Reconciliation Sheet ................................................................................................. 151
NLA-QAF-003 Factory Audit Report ...................................................................................................... 152
NLA-QAS-003 Defects Classification List ............................................................................................... 153
SOP- Unification and Packing of Partial Cartons ....................................................................................... 155
SOP- Irregular Classification, Pack & Billing .............................................................................................. 168
NLA-QAF-002 Irregular Audit Form ...................................................................................................... 178
NLA-QAF-016 Irregular Report ............................................................................................................. 179
SOP – Scrap Classification & Handing over............................................................................................... 180
NLA-QAF-012 Scrap Control Format ..................................................................................................... 183
NLA-QAF-024 Scrap Report .................................................................................................................. 184
Quality Alert form ................................................................................................................................. 185
WI - Label Audit (Tear Away Label) ..................................................................................................... 186
Process: Production .................................................................................................... 188
SOP- Balance Inventory Report ................................................................................................................ 188
SOP- On Hand List approved .................................................................................................................... 193
Process: Logistic ......................................................................................................... 196
SOP- Export of Finish Good....................................................................................................................... 196
Process: Social Compliance ....................................................................................... 207
SOP- Social Compliance ............................................................................................................................ 207
Process: Production Specialist – All Vendors .......................................................... 213
SOP- Production Specialist – All Vendors ................................................................................................. 213
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Process: Samples Development

SOP- New Styles Introduction
1. Purpose:

Validation of information of new style or modification of it, with the objective of assure that
it accomplishes the requirements of clients in normal production conditions.

Provide the guidelines of the activities to reach for the launching of new styles, making
sure all the areas involved have the needed information to accomplish the quality
requirements for the final product.

2. Scope:

This procedure is applied to all products from Next Level Apparel Brand and other brands
under the responsibility of Next Level Apparel.

3. Responsibility:

3.1. Product Development Direction: Responsible of providing all technical

information related with the garment construction to be developed, this includes
Tech Pack, accessories, and any other special instruction of the product.
3.2. Development Coordination: Responsible of consciously verify specifications
versus received pattern, as well as communicate any inconsistency found in
construction process. Responsible of coordinate the production of the garment
basing on product technical information received, with the final objective of
getting Quality approval.
3.3. Nicaragua Quality Control Management / Production Specialist:
Responsible for validating the construction and sewing quality of the samples
presented by Development Samples. Responsible for the introduction of new
styles. Also, to request and evaluate Size Set and TOP samples from the
factories.
3.4. NLA Quality Director: Responsible of evaluate Size Set presented by
Development Sample Department with the purpose of assure there are no
problems with construction and appearance.
Also responsible of validate TOP samples send by factories with the objective
of validate quality in normal production conditions.
3.5. Factory: Responsible of naming a project coordinator to be in charge of this
procedure and give a follow up and achieve all the activities requested in time.

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4. Definition:

4.1. Tech Pack: It’s an informative document created by technical designers to

provide all the parameters needed to construct a product. As usual, it includes
measurements, materials, colors, accessories, patterns, labels, etc. Any crucial
aspect of design must be included in the Tech Pack.
4.2. Sew by Sample (Reference´s Sample): It’s a garment reflecting all
information, construction and components needed to produce the style.
Factories use this sample to get production costing.
4.3. Size Set –New Style- (Sample´s Set of new style): Sample set by size (1
piece by size, all sizes that have specification/marker). Styles that have not
been run in a period longer o equal than a year, a pre-production meeting must
be coordinated before production starts.
4.4. Size Set Sample-Discontinuous Style: Sample set by size (1 piece by size,
all sizes that have specification /Marker). Any style that has been produced by a
period longer or equal than a year, a pre-production meeting must be
coordinated before production.
4.5. Size Set Sample-Recurrent Style: Sample set by size (1 piece by size, all
sizes on specification/Marker) Any style that has been produce on factories but
stop producing by period of time minor of a year and by which it’s NO required
a pre-production meeting previous to production, being responsibility of the
factory coordinate the process of Size Set for internal Validation.
4.6. Pilot MPO: First MPO order or section (no more than 1,500 pieces) that is
released to validate production of new style and validate that all requirements
are being accomplished according to spec.
4.7. Top Samples (Top of production): First samples of production, (12 pieces by
size, all on specification/Marker) these are taken from the pilot MPO. Are the
one required to validate production´s construction and quality under normal
production conditions.
4.8. Factory representative: Person assigns by the Factory as a leader in the
introduction of new style, in charge of give a follow up of activities and
accomplishment for the beginning of new style´s production.
4.9. PDD: Product Development Department.
4.10. SDD: Sample Development Department.
4.11. NLA Sample Tag: Gives Reference of Garments Send to NLA and its Status.

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5. Pre-Required Activities with Factory (CMT):

5.1. Physical and Electronical reception of new style´s Tech Pack to start
development of the product, this must be sheltered by the SDD Coordinator.
5.2. All accessories from new style must be received with technical specification
(Zipper, Lining, Rivets, Eyelets, Snaps, Bottoms, etc.) with enough time
anticipated since this must be approved and authorized by Product
Development.

6. Activities:

6.1. Development and New Style´s Approval

6.1.1. New Sample Validation:

6.1.1.1. SDD Coordinator must assure that:

a) Specification and pattern are correct.

b) Information of Tech Pack are correct.
c) Analysis of construction operation by operation be clear and understandable with
specification.
d) Assure machinery, fabric, and trims availability to develop new styles.
e) In case of a Pattern change, Marking Department must compare old vs new
pattern, notify changes, and assure that this change won’t be an issue in the
process.

6.1.2. Request of New Style to the Factory (Pre-Production Meeting):

6.1.2.1. Planning and Production Coordination: Notifies to the factory about

production requirement of new style, 5 weeks before Factory Due Date,
follow up on pricing approval, and provide production quantities of sewing
lines and any other information that can be considered necessary to the
parts involved. In this notification must be included Quality Assurance team,
SDD Coordination and any other area that seems needed.

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6.1.2.2. Once the Factory Staff is notified about the launch or modification of style,
Nicaragua Quality Assurance will request a Pre-Production Meeting for the
presentation of new style, the meeting will include patterns, trims to be used,
reference sample, trim cards (In case of not having in existence),
specifications of labels, boxes, and any other accessory. All mentioned
must be presented by SDD Coordinator.

6.1.2.3. New Style Validation:

SDD Coordinator must assure that:

a) Specification and pattern are correct.
b) Information of Tech Pack are correct.
c) Analysis of construction operation by operation be clear and understandable with
specification.

6.1.2.4. In case of a Pattern change, Marking Department must compare old vs new
pattern, notify changes, and assure that this change won’t be an issue in
the process.
6.1.2.5. Factory Manager will assign a Factory Representative Responsible and the
team that will be part of the multi-disciplinary group (Production,
Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, etc.) and any other areas that needs to
be involved.

6.1.3. Elaboration and Approval of Size Set:

6.1.3.1. Size set must be presented for its evaluation to SDD Department. If sample
is approved. SDD Coordinator will proceed to notify by email attaching Intro
Report to factory and NLA Planning/Production and Quality Assurance to
continue with the process of Top sample.
6.1.3.2. In case of re jection, new size se t sample should be presented with
the recommendation’s given by SDD.

6.1.3.3. On the meeting the next points must be covered:

6.1.3.3.1. New Styles for Cutting:

a) Marking.
b) SOP’s from Cutting.
c) Fabric consideration.

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6.1.3.3.2. New Styles for Sewing:

a) Physical Garments from New Style.

b) Construction Analysis.
c) Quality product criteria.
d) Critical Measurement and Tolerances.
e) Supplies to be use (Labels, Tracking Labels and Threads.)
f) Machinery.

6.1.3.3.3. New Styles Packing:

a) Quality product criteria.

b) Folding and Packing Method.
c) Supplies and Accessories to be use.

6.1.3.4. In same way the reference garment must be check, which will be sheltered
by Project´s Coordinator. This garment will be used as a standard to follow
production, only as a construction reference.

6.1.3.5. Comments, agreements, and revised aspects on the meeting will be register
in meeting book, in shelter of Factory representative, NLA-PDF-001 Pre-
Production Meeting.

6.1.3.6. At the end of the meeting, Factory representative or Coordinator must

sign the formats, Intro Report and Meeting Book.

6.1.3.7. Factory representative, once information it´s received, this must be revised
and have an analysis making sure requirements by the customer will be
achieved or make suggestions on time to revision.

6.2. Verification of requirements related with the product (Factory´s Activities):

6.2.1. Factory Representative: Verifies and make analysis of requirements related

with the product for its launching, altogether with multidisciplinary team, whose
will verify the aspects mentioned before on the New Style Analysis Record –
NLA-PDF-001.

6.2.2. Factory Quality Manager: Responsible of providing measurement

specifications, finish product and packing, provided by customer.

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6.2.3. Maintenance Manager: Responsible of checking type of machinery and

additives needed for producing the product.
6.2.4. Planning and Merchandising Manager: Responsible of verify samples raw
material and accessories needed for the production of goods and their
respective specifications.
6.2.5. As Factory representative reviews all the previous aspects with Quality
Assurance is responsible of taking evidence of analysis, saving it and send it,
their observations thru email to Operational Director and NLA´s SDD
Coordinator.
6.2.6. Once the analysis has been completed Factory representative and Quality
Control must assure before accepting the launching of new project, verify next
information.

6.2.6.1. In a case that differences exist between product requirements expressed

previously and the process of manufacturing of the Factory, Factory
Manager will give feedback to Product Development Coordinator,
Production and Planning Coordinator and NLA Operation Director,
communicate the inconvenient found.

6.2.6.2. Product and Engineering Manager from Factory analyzes, If the Factory has
capacity to achieve the requirements of the order, taking in consideration
the quantity of personnel and machinery to achieve the order on stablish
due dates. Also, from this analysis the volume of style must be defined
taking in consideration the total capacity of the factory and present a
proposal Buildup to achieve, valuing next info:
a) Quantity of equipment by type of product.
b) Create a build up plan that will follow the delivery dates, in order to avoid delays.

6.2.6.3. Sewing Plan Manager review and approve the Buildup for the product
manufacturing and send it to the Nicaragua´s Next Level Central Office
(Operational Director and Planning Manager) for review and final approval.

6.3. Product Specification Communications (Factory Activity):

6.3.1. Quality Manager and/or factory representative will call to a meeting for the
middle management (Production supervisor, Auditors, Mechanical) and
operation responsible of running new styles, SDD Coordinator will send a
presentation of new style.

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6.4. Size Set elaboration and Approval for New Style:

6.4.1. Factory representative must perform Pre-Production Meeting, to review all the
following aspects, before start running the samples:

a) Specifications of new project: Cutting, Measurements, Packing and Accessories

Specification.
b) Fabric preparation and cutting samples.
c) Machinery to be used, layout of process, working methods, additions to machinery
and visual aids.
d) Raw materials and trims needed for new project.
e) Working Personnel protection supplies.
f) Qualified personnel for project.
g) Inspection Quality Method.

Others:

h) Maintenance Previous Plan, replace parts and an Inventory for new machinery to
be used.

6.4.2. Factory representative altogether with the Staff must review each one of the
aspects described on the 6.4.1 section and evaluate the need of modify or
change aspects presented for an improvement. The Results and decisions
made must be notified by e-mail to the NLA Team for revision and approval.

6.4.3. Factory representative and Quality Manager as a team with middle managers
and all personnel involved will develop the process of Manufacturing 6 units by
size, in which they must do the following activities:

a) Cutting Pieces Validation: Quality Department from Factory select a sample of

units cut and revised it by sizes, with the propose of validating the measurements
of pieces already cut, before entering into sewing process. In case of finding
nonconformity, this needs to be notified by the Factory representative/Quality
Manager and Cutting Manager and request again pieces cutter for the samples
and proceed the pieces again.

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b) Pre-Production Running Pieces: The Samples Running Test is made with a

sample of 6 pieces by size, which ones the mechanical with the auditor in process,
production supervisor or Factory instructor must assure stitches margin, tensions,
fabric press pressure, symmetrical shape of pieces and correct appearance.
c) Final Audit: Once finish the samples a final auditor will take 2 pieces per size,
comparing the sample with the reference deliver to the factory from NLA
Development Samples, the auditor must verify the following points:
1. Measurements.
2. Stitches per Inch.
3. Stitch Margin
4. Symmetrical Appearance and Visual, to determine If it accomplish Tech Pack.
5. Samples must be submitted to the QC NLA department for evaluation.
d) Pre-Production Approval: Once garments are received by NLA Nicaragua Office
and validated per Tech Pack, and the garments are approved, SDD Coordinator
send Quality Assurance Manager a notification email for the approval. If garments
are not approved due to construction or appearance this must be notified to the
factory.
In case samples doesn’t match reference sample or Tech Packs, the process must
be modified and make necessary adjustments. For Example, Machinery
adjustments and working method by operation, until samples are made per
requirements.
Factory representative and Quality Manager are responsible for inform to multi-
disciplinary team the issues found and run the samples again. (Please repeat.
Numeral 6.4.3.a-d).
e) Results Registry: Once pre -production samples are approved, Nicaragua Quality
Control must register information of the results from the audits made on the Pre-
Production Sample/Measurement Sheet, NLA- PDF-005 and Intro Report NLA-
PDF-007 with respectable comments.

6.5. TOP Samples - New Style - Evaluation, Follow up and Feedback:

6.5.1. Once Size Set its approved NLA Production and Planning Coordinators, will
inform date forthe factory to start production and notify the Factory team about it.
6.5.2. Production and Planning Coordinator´s will assign a pilot cut, in which Factory
will take first samples of production (TOP Samples).
6.5.3. Quality managers from factory will select 12 garments per size from 1st cut
(First MPO/section, if possible), these garments must be acceptable per
specifications, the selected garments will be sent to Nicaragua Quality Control
for its revision and approval, once approved will proceed to be send to NLA QA
Quality central office.

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6.5.4. Top Samples must be evaluated by Factory´s Quality: Taking the garment
after final inspection and selecting 12 pieces per size, comparing them with
reference sample deliver and Approved by NLA Sample development; Quality
Auditor must verify:

a) Measurements (4 pieces per size).

b) Stitch per Inch and Stitch Margin.
c) Garment Symmetry and visual appearance, to determine if samples achieve
requirements on specifications.
d) When Samples are ready to be shipped, factory QA and/or General Manager must
Filled out and place sample tag to Garments with all information needed.

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6.6. Sample approval process:

6.6.1. New style in company: All sample must be sent to NLA office for approval and
complete the process of TOPs.

6.6.2. New style for a country: If is a new style for a region, sample must be
approved by NLA representative. QA Manager or SDD Coordinator will notify
the factory if needed a size set sample for LA office or not.

6.6.3. New Product Implementation NPI: New style implementation, Size Set
sample will be approved by SDD Coordinator and Top Sample, Pre-Approved
(Release production) by Quality Assurance Manager and Final Approved by
NLA Corporate office.

6.6.4. Recurrent style: This means that the style has been run on the factory or
region, just will be needed the validation of NLA Quality Manager or Production
Specialist. Samples will be packed in a normal packing process.

6.6.5. If samples are approved SDD Coordinator will notify by email to NLA Planning
Coordinator and Staff from Factory about approval. In case the samples don’t
meet requirements, factory must run them again and send the samples.

6.6.6. Until Top samples are approved, NLA Planning Coordinator won’t release
more cutting for that style. Before CMT ship samples to NLA, a previous
approval must be requested to SSD Coordinator or Quality Management

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6.7. Flow Process Diagram.

7. Tools:

7.1. Sample Fabric.

7.2. Sample Accessories.
7.3. Machinery.
7.4. Tech Pack from style (Specifications & Markers).

8. Documents and References:

8.1. Pre-production meeting (PPM) NLA-PDF-004.

8.2. New Style Record Analysis or Modification of Product Manufacturing, NLA-PDF-
001.
8.3. Pre-production Sample/Measurement Sheet NLA-PDF-005.

9. Modifications:

ORIGEN OFMODIFICATION
DATE REV. # ACTIVITY # THE DESCRIPTION:
MODIFICATION:
27-12-22 7 All Opportunity of Updated information,
improvement terminology

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Sample Measurement Sheet

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Process: Import
SOP-Import and Raw material reception
1. Purpose:

Describe import and raw material reception activities and cut parts to assure that handling
is conducted in a way that does not alter the quality product.

2. Scope:

This process applies to all factories that receive raw material used to manufacture
finished goods for Next Level Apparel.

3. Responsibilities:

3.1. Factory warehouse coordinator: He is responsible to coordinate reception

and unloading of containers/trucks, take samples and fill out the documentation
required to evidence the correct reception and warehousing process of the raw
material.
3.2. Factory Import/Export coordinator: Person in charge of following up the raw
materials containers that enter the factory, confirm the availability of original
documentation timely to carry out import process with national customs. He is
responsible of confirming the entering of containers to the facilities through
POD format within the next 24 hours. Coordinate the reception and opening of
the containers and perform the unloading fulfilling with the free time offered by
the freight forwarder.
3.3. Next Level Apparel logistics assistant: This person will be responsible of
notifying and share digital documents (commercial invoice, packing list and
detailed packing list) of the containers in transit consigned to the factory. As
well, they will provide estimated arrival dates to the factory.
3.4. Next Level Import coordinator: Coordinator must follow the process to assure
the compliance timely. Besides, provide support and assistance to any
requirement to fulfil the correct process.
3.5. NL production planning department: It’s responsible of assigning the raw
material containers to the corresponding factories to comply with the
production. The department must confirm requested consignee’s changes by
Logistics and Transportation team within 24 hours after the last transshipment
port.
3.6. Freight Forwarder: It’s responsible of notifying and following up the container
arrival at destination port, coordinate dispatch and arrival of the containers with
the factory. FF must advise to the factory the free time and how to count this
period of grace to unload cargo and avoid demurrages o detentions.

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4. Definition:

• NL: Next Level Apparel

• L&T: Logistics and Transportation Department
• FF: Freight Forwarder
• INV: Invoice
• PL: Packing List
• DPL: Detail Packing List
• POD: Proof of delivery

5. Pre-required activities:

5.1. Commercial invoice, Packing list, Detailed packing list, Bill of lading.

6. Activities:

6.1. Import of raw material container:

6.1.1. Factory’s import/export manager will receive weekly notification of raw material
shipments from NLA’s Logistics and Transportation department. This can be a
direct shipment from a vendor or from a distribution center according to its
production volume.
6.1.2. NLA Logistics Assistant will provide you with all shipping documents
(commercial Invoice, packing list and detailed packing list) by email and he will
advise estimated date of arrival at port. The Bill of lading will be provided by the
assigned freight forwarder.
6.1.3. Factory’s import/export manager must confirm by email that they have received
all the original documentation that was sent via Courier within a maximum of 48
hours after receipt of the pre- alert.
6.1.4. If the factory has not received original documents, it must inform to NL import
team by email. If a container has delays in port due to lack of original
documents, the charges generated by these delays will be applied to the
factory.

6.2. Container reception at factory’s facility:

The warehouse coordinator and the Import / Export coordinator of the factory
will schedule the clearance and unloading of the container. This unloading
process must be done within the free time assigned by the freight forwarder to
avoid detention costs.

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6.2.1. Upon arrival of the container, the Import / Export coordinator of the factory must
immediately notify the arrival of the equipment by email to Transportation and
Logistics assistant. If the container arrives during non-working hours or on
weekends, the factory must report it on the next business day first thing in the
morning and send the signed and stamped Packing list as evidence and
verification of the arrival (POD).
6.2.2. The warehouse coordinator of the factory proceeds to the physical inspection of
the container using the format NLA-WAF-001 Check list of containers
unloading, section A, B, C, and D, taking pictures of the container as follows:
a) Set camera to record date and time on image.
b) Closed doors (Showing the seal still sealed on the door).
c) Container seal locked (readable number and full image of the seal), see photo in
the checklist example below in “References”.
d) Open doors (First stow fabric rolls).
e) Second roll stowage, and so on.
f) Last stowage of fabric roll.
g) Make sure to send all pictures as per above points, missing any of these could
result in invalidation of any claim and Factory will assume the cost, see “Penalties
for no-compliance of the SOP”.
6.2.3. The warehouse staff of the factory, once the container is opened, will proceed
with the unloading of the cloth rolls. Activity in which the FAB-PO number, lot
number, number and quantity of rolls, quantity of yards and pounds must be
verified versus what is reflected in the Detail Packing List.
6.2.4. At the end of the unloading process, the warehouse coordinator of the factory
must complete the Check List electronically and the fabric receipt form must be
filled out to show the complete reception of the fabric. These must be sent to
the Next Level Apparel Logistics by email within the next 24 business hours
after the equipment is unloaded. The omission of this will apply to charge back.
6.2.5. If a nonconformity is detected in the process, the factory must Stop the
unloading process and notify immediately by email and wait until an FF’s
representative be present at the site to continue, note the discrepancy or defect
in the check list in section E. Observations, to make a claim (see procedure
NLA-QAF-005 claims procedure).
Said that before, any claim must be addressed to the Transportation team
within 24 hours after unloading the equipment with the necessary backups
(download check list, fabric receipt format and claim format), otherwise the
factory will assume the responsibility of filing a claim later. In case, the
container has a physical damage: holes, dents or punctures, factory must notify
immediately to NLA import team and take photos of the damage and a photo
where we can confirm the container number.

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It will be assigned a member of the Specialist Production team for validation

process, which establishes a period of 48-72 hours to obtain the results. This
department oversees reviewing the following cases:

a) Damaged bags.
b) Dirty and / or wet rolls.
c) Rolls with missing fabric.
d) Labels with handwritten and not legible information.

6.2.6. Once the container is fully unloaded, the factory Import / Export coordinator
must notify the freight forwarder of the picking up of the empty equipment and
to the Next Level Apparel Logistics department.

To make a proper recall schedule, the request must be made at least 24 hours
in advance, to avoid congestion in the factory bays, considering the time it takes
to unload an equipment. Take note that if the container unloading and empty
pick-up operation exceeds the free time granted by the freight forwarder and
there is not an excuse for the delay, the expenses incurred for delays or stays
will be assumed by the factory.

6.2.7. The personal that unloads and stores the fabric must properly handle the rolls
to prevent their packaging plastic from breaking when they are transferred from
the container to the warehouse.

6.2.8. In case the plastic bag is damaged in a range of 5% to 35%, factory must
ensure that it is repaired immediately with tape, in case the bag is damaged in a
range greater than 50% this must be replaced with another bag, to ensure that
the fabric does not get dirty when it is stored in the warehouse.

This requires the formal submission of a claim (see procedure NLA-QAF-005

claims procedure).

7. Contacts

Email: [email protected]

8. Fabric local transfers between factories:

8.1. The factory will receive a formal notice from Country Manager about the
requested local transfer.

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8.2. The factory must confirm within 24 hours if the Fabric is ready and available to
be dispatched or if there is any discrepancy in the requested transfer.

8.3. Once we have confirmation about if the fabric is ready, transportation team will
spot the equipment in the next 24 hours.

8.4. Transportation team will send a pre notice to consigned factory about the arrival
of the Fabric and as well will advise the estimated date.

8.5. The origin and destination Fabric must load and unload cargo in the latest 24
hours after the equipment had been spotted or entered the factory.

8.6. The sending factory is responsible to provide timely the shipping documents:
commercial Invoice, packing list, detail packing list.

9. Weekly Status Report:

9.1. Send all Mondays and Fridays for each week an Excel file with the Qty of
Containers & Transfers (8 Tons, or 48 Feet Truck) with raw material pending to
be unloaded.

9.2. Include the following Columns: WK#, PO#, origin, Container # or Transfer ID,
arrival date, unloading date, comments if applies.

9.3. In case there is a holiday make sure to send it in advance.

Not sending this report timely will apply a penalty, see “Penalties for no-compliance of
the SOP”.

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10. References:

10.1. Check list NLA-WAF-001.

10.2. Claim format NLA-QAF-005.
10.3. Fabric receipt format NLA-WAF-002.

11. Penalties for no-compliance of the SOP:

Item Infraction Cost Unit

Pending confirmation of physical $ 50 + All penalties and fines by

1 documentation after vessel arrival. trucker/ FF/SSL Per container
No compliance of sending POD within 24
hours after being received the physical
2 container at the factory. $50 Per container

No compliance of sending formal claim and

3 fabric receipt on time. $50 Per container

All detention/demurrages by
4 Late unloading process after the free time. trucker/ FF/SSL Per container
Not provide correctly all the pictures All costs incurred in case a
(supports) of unloading process as is stated claim is invalidated for
in section “Container reception at factory’s insufficient evidence will be
5 facility” subsection 6.2.3. charge back to the factory. Per container

Fill the Check List, Fabric Receipt and Quality

6 Claim forms with the wrong information, $50 Per file

Don’t sending the Weekly status report

7 timely $50 Per week

12. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF MODIFICATION
ACTIVITY # THE DESCRIPTION:
DATE REV. #
MODIFICATI
ON:
12/12/2022 9 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 Opportunity of Correct location of
improvement numerals

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13. Annexes

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Process: Warehouse
SOP - Fabric Transfer
1. Purpose:

Ensure fabric availability at the CMT to fulfill requested Production Orders (MPOs)
from Next Level Apparel.
2. Scope:

Next level Apparel CMTs, Distribution centers, Transportation and RM planning.

3. Fabric Transfers Between CMTs.

3.1. Transfer request: The Supply planning analyst will send an email to the
CMT (shipper), indicating the batches or MPOs (If there were) to be
moved from one location to another.
3.2. Transfer confirmation: CMT will be responsible for executing the
transfer of fabric, according to the information provided by production
planning team.PL must be shared within 24 hours after the requested.
CMT is responsible to maintain matching table components integrity.
CMT of origin count with 24hrs from when the transport arrives at the
factory to load and dispatch to the CMT of destination. Any extra cost
after this 24hrs stablished will be assume for the CMT (Shipper).
3.3. Position of truck: The NL import coordinator must coordinate
positioning of a truck and follow up the fabric transfers Until it has been
completed. In this request, the CMT import coordinator (Shipper &
destination) must be added in copy of the email.
3.4. Dispatch notification: Once the truck has been dispatched, the CMT of
origin must send an email to the CMT of destination attaching the
packing list and customs declaration, detailed packing list. The Next
Level staff must be added in copy of the mail (transportation team,
planning team).
3.5. Arrival notification: The CMT of destination must send the Packing List
signed and sealed as confirmation of the product was received via email
(scan). NLA staff must be added in copy (Production planning team, NL
Production control staff.).

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3.6. Fabric no shipped: In case the fabric requested was not shipped 100%
of the order, the factory of origin must notify the reason. Missing fabric
must be shipped within the next 24 hours. If it is for a quality issue quality
team of NLA must be involved for the validation.

3.7. Fabric claim: The CMT of destination has 24 hours to make a claim to
the CMT of origin once the truck has been downloaded. The claim must
be sent in Excel, with the same PL format to indicate the total amount of
the missing rolls or over received.

3.8. Rejected fabric: If the batches or MPOs (If there were) are rejected
after CMT validation, it cannot be processed until approved by a Next
Level Quality staff (Fabric Quality coordinator and QC Leader assigning
to the CMT).

3.9. RM receiving into system: RM planning supervisor must create a

transfer journal to move inventory between CMTs. All quantities should
match according to the PL provided by CMT of origin.
4. Fabric Recall:
4.1. Transfer request: The Supply planning analyst will send an email to the
CMT and / or NLA- Logistic team, indicating the MPOs or batches to be
moved from one location to another. Fabric status must be included in
this request.
4.2. Transfer confirmation: CMT will be responsible for executing the
transfer of fabric, according to the information provided by production
planning team.PL must be shared within 24 hours after the requested.
CMT is responsible to maintain matching table components integrity.
CMT of origin count with 24hrs from when the transport arrives at the
factory to load and dispatch to the destination. Any extra cost after this
24hrs stablished will be assume for the origin factory.
4.3. Position of truck: The NL import coordinator must coordinate
positioning of a truck and follow up the fabric transfers requested from
CMTs. In this request, the CMT import coordinator must be included in a
cc.

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4.4. Dispatch notification: Once the truck has been dispatched from the
factory of origin to the destination factory; the factory of origin will send
an email to the destination factory attaching the packing list and customs
declaration, detailed packing list. The Next Level staff must be added in
copy of the mail (Import logistics coordinator, Transportation team,
planning team).
4.5. Arrival notification: Destination factory must send the Packing List
signed and sealed as confirmation of the product was received via email
(scan). Copying the staff of NLA Apparel (Planning supervisor, Logistics
Coordinator & Manufacturing Coordinator.)
4.6. Fabric no shipped: In case the fabric requested was not shipped 100%
of the order, the factory of origin must notify the reason and will receive a
penalty. Missing fabric must be ship within the next 24 hours. If it is for a
quality issue quality team of NLA must be involved for the validation.
4.7. Fabric claim: If the destination factory has 24 hours to make a claim to
the factory of origin once the truck has been downloaded. The claim
must be sent in Excel in the same PL format to indicate the amount of
rolls missing or over received.
4.8. RM transfer creation and receiving into system: NLA Team must
create a transfer journal to move inventory from CMT WH to DC WH. All
quantities should match according to the PL provided. Any variance
quantities must be updated in D365.

5. Documents & References:

5.1. Packing List.
5.2. MPO (See annexes).
5.3. Raw Material Storage Guide.
5.4. Check List Unloading format.

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6. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF MODIFICATION
ACTIVITY # THE DESCRIPTION:
DATE REV. #
MODIFICATI
ON:
12/12/2022 3 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Opportunity of Complete update of
improvement information

7. Annexes:

7.1. Packing List / PL

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Guide for the elaboration & maintenance of fabric storage

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Process: Marker & Plotter

SOP- Width Change Request (Markers)
1. Purpose:

Ensure maximum use of the fabric input.

Report behaviors by program and supplier in relation to widths and brand
efficiency.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all factories that manufacture for Next Level Apparel in
any region, and it must be the full knowledge of the fabric warehouse areas, Marker
and patterns, spreading and cutting.

3. Responsibilities:

Responsible for compliance with this procedure are the coordinators of the related
areas, who according to their administrative structure, will lower the guidelines to
those directly responsible for each area: fabric Warehouse, spreading & cutting.

4. Definitions:

4.1. MPO (Master Production Order): Official document sent by Next Level
Apparel to the factories, where specific information of the work order is
found, such as # of MPO, lots to be used, scale of sizes, quantities by
size and overall, width for process, layers by spread.

4.2. Marker: Design that is used according to the scale for the work order
indicated by the MPO. This can have 2 or 3 scales for the same order.

4.3. Daily Cutting Report: Report use by the factory to update in a daily
basis the cutting quantities, in addition, use to unloading fabric assigned
for each MPO.

5. Activities:

5.1. With each Width change request, it should be sent this unique format,
which should be filled every line in the file with the following information:

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• Application date.
• MPO Number.
• Item.
• Number of rolls assigned (cut in total).
• Number of yards assigned (on the MPO).
• Number of narrow or wide rolls.
• Number of yards affected.
• Current width.
• The width they request.
• Reason for the change.

5.2. Send pictures of the narrow or wider rolls and the tickets of each affected
roll (where the reported variation can be seen, beginning and end of the
edge, “ETE”), the pictures must be saved with the name, number of
MPO and a consecutive. Example: (MPO-000012345-1.jpg).

5.3. The subject of the email must be Subject: Change of width (MPO-
000012345-1 from: 78 "A: 76".

5.4. The procedure to request changes in widths should be:

5.5. Before starting to spread the fabric, 10% of rolls assigned should be
measured.

5.6. At the time of spreading, IF a roll (after 6 yds. in length) measures (in
wide) less than expected or more than expected, removed this roll away
and continue spreading the others.

5.7. Spread out all rolls that are within the requested width and cut.

5.8. At the end of the run send the report mentioned in this procedure. Daily
cutting report.

5.9. Proceed with the change of width in the marker.

5.10. Spread and cut with new marker the separated rolls.

5.11. Report in the Daily Report in the comments section, MPO cut with 2
widths.

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These procedures are to get the most out of the fabric and to be able to get to
submit claims to fabric providers if necessary.

6. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF MODIFICATION
ACTIVITY # THE DESCRIPTION:
DATE REV. #
MODIFICATI
ON:
12/12/2022 2 Opportunity of All CutPo to MPO
improvement

7. Annexes:

7.1. Width Change Request Form:

MARKER WIDTH CHANGE MASTER REPORT

QTY ROLLS QTY ROLL THAT QTY YARDS
WEEK DATE FACTORY SUPPLIER MPO# STYLE BACH QTY YRDS ASSIGNED SPECIFIED WIDTH ACTUAL WIDTH REASON OF CHANGE
ASSIGNED ARE NARROW NARROW

48 28/10/2022 Cleveland Nice Dyeing MPO-000044931 6210 10415984 12 1482.26 12 1482.26 74 72 Narrow roll
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

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7.2. Example of Photos of Affected Rolls:

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SOP-Cuttable Fabric Width Validation

1. Purpose:

Standardize application processes related to the marker to be used in the cutting

process to ensure maximum use of the fabric.

2. Scope:

This procedure is applicable to all factories that sew for Next Level Apparel in any
region, and it must be fully known in the areas of fabric warehouse, Markers, and
patterns, Spreading and Cutting.

3. Responsibilities:

The responsible for compliance with this procedure is the coordinators of the related
areas, who according to their administrative structure, will download the guidelines
to the direct managers of each area: Fabric warehouse, Spreading and Cutting.

4. Pre-required activities:

Audit 10% of rolls that belongs to a batch, measure them complete from side to
side and cuttable width. The right way to measure the cuttable width, is ½” (inches)
after the selvages (pin hole) and ½” (inches) before (selvage). 4-point audit report.

5. Definitions:

5.1. MPO (Master Production Order): Official document sent by NLA to the
factories, where you can find specific information about the work order,
such as MPO #, Lots to be used, size, scale, quantities by size and
global, width as per supplier assigned, layers per section.

5.2. Marker: Design used according to the scale for the work order indicated
by the MPO. This can have 2 or 3 scales for the same order.

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6. Activities:
DESCRIPTION IMAGE
ITEM
VERIFICATION OF CUTTABLE WIDTH:
Spread the first layer of a roll on the laying
table and measure the cuttable width before
cutting with the marker.
This procedure is only done with the first roll
1 since that width will be the reference width for
the rest of the rolls.
Note: Measure the width after the first 6 yards,
if the measure is out of marker width, set apart
that roll and continue with other.

ROLL AFFECTED:
Once the affected rolls have been identified;
either narrower or wider than the
corresponding marker width, proceed to take
2 photos, set them aside and continue with the
rest of the rolls with the correct width.

WIDTH CHANGE REQUEST:

At the end of the spreading, fill out the
"Change of Widths" report with the requested
information.
Send the request to the markers and patterns
department by copying the engineering
3 department and adding the photos of affected
rolls. (The photos must reflect the beginning of
the measure and the end too; the tolerance is
1/2” after and before selvage or pin hole.)

SPECIAL MARKER:
4 Once the new marker is received, make a
special spreading with the affected rolls.
DAILY CUTTING REPORT:
Once all the corresponding sections have been
completed, the cut must be reported in the
5 "Daily Cutting Report" adding the comment
"Change width XX".

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7. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF THE COMMENTS ABOUT

NUMERAL OR
DATE REVIEW MODIFICACION: OF THE
ACTIVITY #
MODIFICATION
Opportunity of
12/12/2022 2 4,5,6 Updated descriptions
improvement

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Daily Cutting Report

Marker Width Change Report

Process: Engineering
SOP- Process & Reports in Spreading and Cutting Areas

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1. Purpose:

Standardize processes of Management and Raw Material Reports in the spreading

and Cutting Processes.
Ensure maximum utilization of the fabric.
Ensure that the factories are following the suggested efficiency and quality
requirements.

2. Scope:

This procedure is applied to all the factories that manufacture under the brand of
Next Level Apparel, and it involves the areas of warehouse, preparation area,
cutting, cutting, and sewing production entry data units. The follow up of this
procedure will involve the conversion: From Pounds to Yards, and from yards to
Garments produced.

3. Responsibilities:

Responsible for compliance with this procedure are the coordinators of the related
areas, who according to their administrative structure, will lower the guidelines to
those directly responsible for each area: Warehouse, Spreading, Cutting and
Separation (if there is any).

4. Definitions:

4.1. MPO (Master Production order): Official document sent by NLA to the
factories, where you can find specific information about the work order,
such as MPO #, Lots to be used, size, scale, quantities by size and
global, width as per supplier assigned, layers per section.

4.2. Relaxation: Specific resting times for each type of fabric.

4.3. Blocking: Cuts applied to the lines to achieve maximum relaxation and
release of tension after the laying process. 2 to 3 blocks are suggested
depending on the length.

4.4. Marker: Working guide for laying and cutting used in each order
authorized to work.

4.5. Daily Cutting Report: Report use for entry the production cut pieces.
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5. Pre-required Activities:

5.1. Fabric Warehouse:

5.1.1. Once the fabric of any program has been received, following the SOP of
unloading and storage raw material, the warehouse personnel must
ensure that before delivering any work order to spread and cut, these
have following:

a) Approved Mini Shade Band.

b) Approved Color Standard.
c) Approved Mockup.
d) 4 points fabric inspection.
e) Validate fabric width.
f) MPO yards assigned reviewed.

6. Activities:

6.1. Relaxation Process:

6.1.1. Fabric relaxation process requirement:

a) Unwind the rolls avoiding tension or stretching.

b) Place the individual fabric (1 roll) on a flat surface.

Note: Sueded for Thermal and styles, rolls should be relaxed individually
placed in separate trays or shelves flat surface.

c) Preserve the product free of contaminants.

d) Do not tie the cloth.
e) Maintain the integrity of the roll information.

6.1.2. The following table shows the minimum required time rest needed for
each of the fabric programs processed by Next Level Apparel. This time
of relaxation before spreading must be complied as a requirement of
Quality.

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Rest Times
Type of fabric Composition Before laying
French Terry 50% Polyester/50% Cotton 12 Hrs.
CVC 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester 12 Hrs.
32/1 Single 100% Cotton 32/1 12 Hrs.
34/1 Single 100% Cotton 34/1 12 Hrs.
1K-CVC 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester - 1K 12 Hrs.
PFGD Crudo 24 Singles 100% Combed Ring Spun Cotton 12 Hrs.
PFGD Solido 24 Singles 100% Combed Ring Spun Cotton 12 Hrs.
Thermal 60% Combed RingSpun Cotton/ 40 Polyester Min 24 – Max 48 Hrs.
Cotton Poly
57% Cotton/38% Polyester /5% Spandex 24 Hrs.
Spandex
Festival 65%Cotton/35%Polyester 24 Hrs.
TriBlend 50% Polyester/25% Cotton/ 25% Rayon 24 Hrs.
CVC Sueded 60% Cotton/40% Polyester Sueded Min 24 – Max 48 Hrs.
Fleece 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester Fleece 24 Hrs.

6.2. Spreading Preparation:

6.2.1. The work team and / or the supervisor of spreading and cutting must
ensure that the lots to be processed match with those assigned in the
MPO. When this information does not match with each other, the
manager of the area must suspend the activities of spreading, and consult
with Warehouse coordinator in first place, and if there is still no clarity in
the corresponding lots, the Chief of cutting should request the verification
with the personnel of Next Level Apparel that authorizes MPO.
6.2.2. The information of each order / MPO (spread length, marker, item, rolls
#, lot #, product quality specifications, etc.) to be processed must be
completely of the knowledge of all those involved in the cutting and
sewing process. This information will be sent by the Marker and Patterns
Department of Next Level Apparel before the orders enter the production
process.
6.2.3. Not proceed in case of:
a) If the lot received does not match the MPO information.
b) In case of not having the size ratio analysis or scale in the cutting.
c) Width of the marker does not meet with the cuttable width of the spreading.
d) Do not start the spreading process without having the authorized mark.
e) Or that any of the points mentioned in the SOP is missing.
f) Tubular –Fabric width (flat) is 1/4 “out of specifications.

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6.3. Consideration during spreading:

6.3.1. Kraft paper should be used in the preparation of each spreading, Next
Level Apparel will assign the mark to be used in each of the orders /
MPO’s authorized for production. Not allowed in any way to use marks
not received from the NLA department of marker and patterns. The
hard pattern should not be used unless it is previously approved by Next
Level Apparel.

6.3.2. At the end of each ply, of the same MPO, if the last ply does not cover
the length of the spread, proceed as follows (if there is no difference in
the shade between rolls to overlap):

• If the ply is less than half the length of the spread, it will be removed and
included in the next spread of the same MPO.

• If the ply is larger than half the length of the spread, it will be completed with
the first roll of the second spread.

6.3.3. The last ply of the last spread it cannot be completed will be
spread with all remnants greater than 30”, using a special mark.

6.3.4. Every roll should have a shade band extraction (10”x10” between the 2nd
and 3rd yard) on one side. The spreader must remove the shade band
extraction during laying to place it on a single marker.

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Image 1 Image 2

a) Before removing the extraction, measure according to the size of the single
marker (the size length).

b) Continue the spreading of the layer according to the overlap.

c) Always the shade band extraction must be placed on the single marker at
the same side, accommodate panels/sleeves avoiding the extraction defect.

6.3.5. The spread length must measure the length of the marker + the
additional inches at the tips or ends indicated in the following table (See
Image 1 & Image 2):

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Additional inch to
Total,
Fabric Type Composition the length of the
Additional
mark used
French Terry 50% Poly / 50% Cotton
CVC 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester
32/1 Single 100% Cotton 32/1
34/1 Single 100% Cotton 34/1
90% Cotton / 10% Polyester
20/1 Single
RingSpun
Heather Grey Bi-Blend
20/1 Single (Tubular
100% Cotton 20/1
Included) 1” at each ends 2”
1K-CVC 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester - 1K
60% Combed Ring Spun Cotton/ 40
Thermal
Polyester
Fleece 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester Fleece
CVC Sueded 60% Cotton/40%Poly Sueded
Festival 65%Cotton/35%Poly
24 Singles 100% Combed Ring
PFGD
Spun Cotton
Tri-Blend 50% Poly/25% Cotton/ 25% Rayon
1 1/2" at each ends 3"
Cotton Poly Spandex 57% Cotton/38% Poly/5% Spandex
All Programs Rib 1/2" at each end 1"

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6.3.6. Handling and manipulation of the marker by spreaders:

6.3.6.1. The marker should be rolled carefully and not bent.

6.3.6.2. The Marker must not present wrinkles and / or perforations (before
cutting).

6.3.7. Any variation, positive or negative in the length or width that exceeds the
tolerances allowed will cause a poor performance in the utilization
calculated by pieces or quality issues.

6.3.8. All positive or negative variations must be justified by the factory in the
Daily Cutting Report, otherwise the corresponding updates will not be
made to continue with the process.

6.3.9. Spreading & cutting supervisors as well as spreading/cutting group lead

will be responsible for filling the spreading sheet, which will detail the
received yards, used / Spread yards, damaged yards, short yards, and
other requirements of the form, as well as any other note that is
considered relevant in the process. (See annex 2. Spreading Control
Sheet).

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6.3.10. The number of layers and height of a spread must be following these
standards:

Fabric Type Composition Plies Authorized by spread

French Terry 50% Poly / 50% Cotton 120 Plies
CVC 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester 130 Plies
32/1 Single 100% Cotton 32/1 150 Plies
34/1 Single 100% Cotton 34/1 150 Plies
1K-CVC 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester - 1K 120 Plies
24 Singles 100% Combed Ring Spun
PFGD 150 Plies
Cotton
60% Combed Ring Spun Cotton/ 40
Thermal 90 Plies
polyester
Festival 65%Cotton/35%Poly 90 Plies
Cotton Poly Spandex 57% Cotton/38% Poly/5% Spandex 120 Plies
Tri-Blend 50% Poly/25% Cotton/ 25% Rayon 120 Plies
CVC Sueded 60% Cotton/40%Poly Sueded 120 Plies
Fleece 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester Fleece 60 Plies
20/1 Single Tubular 100% Cotton 20/1 60 Tubular Layers
20/1 Heather Grey Bi-
90% Cotton / 10% Polyester 60 Tubular Layers
Blend tubular
RIB (Neck Bands)
All Programs All Compositions 60-70 Plies

6.3.11. The marker must be aligned to one side of the table. The first layer
spread will be the guide to follow up the process considering:

a) All subsequent layers must have the same common cut edge, that is, they
starttheir alignment after the Selvage edge. See Image 3

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Image 3

For Tubular:

b) All subsequent layers must have the same common edge alignment, which
is on both edges. See Image 4, Image 5, and Image 6.

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Image6
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c) If there is variation in width between rolls larger than 2 ", the cutting
supervisor must be notified, and the roll (s) must be removed to request a
special mark.
d) The fabric should be inspected randomly during the spreading and validate
tensions and lengths / widths of the spread. Any problem with the fabric
must be documented and reported by the factory immediately to the QC Lead
or Next Level Apparel Representative who is in the factory, who will validate
this situation.

6.3.12. All spreads once are finished will have to move at least 30 cm from
the original place this to release the tension acquired.
6.3.13. All spread must be blocked after the process is finished at least two
key points.
6.3.14. All spreading must be blocked and cut after the process is finished.
Respecting the following rest periods without exception:

Rest Times On the

Fabric Type Composition spreading Table
(After Blocking)
French Terry 50% Poly / 50% Cotton 1½ hr.
CVC 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester 1½ hr.
32/1 Single 100% Cotton 32/1 1½ hr.
34/1 Single 100% Cotton 34/1 1½ hr.
1K-CVC 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester - 1K 1½ hr.
24 Singles 100% Combed Ring Spun
PFGD 1½ hr.
Cotton
60% Combed Ring Spun Cotton/ 40
Thermal 1½ hr.
Polyester
Festival 65%Cotton/35%Poly 1½ hr.
Cotton Poly Spandex 57% Cotton/38% Poly/5% Spandex 1½ hr.
Tri-Blend 50% Poly/25% Cotton/ 25% Rayon 1½ hr.
CVC Sueded 60% Cotton/40%Poly Sueded 1½ hr.
Fleece 60% Cotton / 40% Polyester Fleece 1½ hr.
100% Combed Ring Spun Cotton/ 40
20/1 Tubular Cotton 1½ hr.
Polyester
20/1 Tubular Cotton /
90% Cotton / 10% Polyester 1½ hr.
Polyester
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6.4. Cut Process:

6.4.1. It is the responsibility of the cutter to ensure that the mark is well placed,
aligned, centered, and wrinkle free before starting to cut.

6.4.2. Should perform some tests with the edges of the laying with the cutting
machine in several points, to make sure that the spread can be cut with
the width of the assigned mark. This with the idea of not leaving pieces
with the edge of the fabric.

6.4.3. During cutting, the incisions should be done following the outside of the
pattern line. Poorly cut pieces cannot exceed 1/16 " otherwise the final
specs will be negatively affected.

6.4.4. Cutters should not tilt the cutting machine when cutting. The variation
from top ply to bottom cannot exceed 1/8”.

6.4.5. It is responsibility of the cutter to ensure that during the whole process is
following the SOP Fabric Waste, NLA-ENP-003 request by Next Level
Apparel.

6.4.6. Every cutter should review his work, following the method of validation of
symmetry.

6.5. Shade separation in the spreading:

6.5.1. In case the MPO is identified with shade variation between rolls must do
as follows: (See NLA-QAP-007 – Mockups Approval & Color Standards).

6.5.2. In the spreading process, each roll must be separated with paper
(tissue or threads). This instruction should be done when there is
shading between rolls.

6.5.1.1. After cutting, separate the shades of the bundles / package according
to the Separations made by the tenders with Tissue or Threads
paper.

6.5.1.2. Then separate it by size, separating by bundle / package. (Front,

Back, Sleeves).

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6.5.1.3. Assigned to each separation a specific identifier number that

differentiates it from the other tones. Example: # of cut + sequential
number.
6.5.1.4. After the shade of each package are separated, they are tied with all
their pieces and place in a specific Rack to await their entry into
production.

6.6. Special Fabric Spread:

a) Sueded & Fleece:

To these programs as any other, the fabric preparation process, described in item
6.1 of this procedure, must be performed before being received in the spreading
and cutting area.

Additionally, since these programs have a special finish (Brushing), they must be
processed considering the following specific conditions:

6.6.1. All Mockups and mini–Shade Band are made of Fabric that is 1 yard
after the roll start, not before.
6.6.2. The marker to be used must be elaborate ensuring that the positioning of
All parts of the garment (sleeves, fronts, backs) of these styles, without
exception, are display on one single way.

6.6.3. During the spreading process:

6.6.3.1. It is common occurrence that at the beginning and end of each roll
there is a variation of shade given the preparation of the fabric, so
they must be removed. The amounts to be removed will not exceed
10" to 20”, depending on where the correct /or approved fabric shade
begins. These yards should be removed and reported on the Daily
Cutting Report as damage and also weighed to be reported in Waste
Report as A2.
6.6.3.2. All the rolls, without exception, must be separated during the
spreading, for this, thread, tissue paper, binding tape, etc. can be
use. only overlaps or unions are allowed between one single roll,
no overlaps will be made from roll to roll.

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6.6.3.3. When it finished spreading a roll and the last layer does not cover the
length of the run, it should be removed and laid at the end the
process and create a special mark. Of single size, depending on the
MPO balance sizes.

Important Note: Neck for this program (sueded) is also subjected to the brushing
process so should be handled with the same care conditions of body fabric. The
assigned tape does not take the brushing process so that in some cases may
present slight variability of shade that must be submitted for validation to QC lead
Assigned to Next Level Apparel.

Sueded Styles

Program Construction Styles Category Description Fabric Description Fabric Type

Sueded / 60% Cotton / 40%
FLEECE Hooded Zip 6491 Unisex Unisex Zip Up Hoody Sueded-CVC
polyester
Sueded / 60% Cotton / 40%
SUEDED Crew-Neck 6410 Men Premium Sueded Crew Sueded-CVC
polyester
Sueded / 60% Cotton / 40%
SUEDED Crew-Neck 6411 Unisex Men's Short Sleeve Crew Neck Sueded-CVC
polyester
Sueded / 60% Cotton / 40%
SUEDED V-Neck 6440 Men Premium Sueded V Sueded-CVC
polyester
Women's s. Slv Sueded V Sueded / 60% Cotton / 40%
SUEDED V-Neck 6480 Woman Sueded-CVC
Neck polyester
Fleece Styles
Program Construction Styles Category Description Fabric Description
60%Cotton / 40%Polyester French
FLEECE Hooded Pullover 9000 Unisex French Terry Raglan Crew
Terry
Unisex L. Slv PCH Hooded Pullover
FLEECE Hooded Pullover 9300 Unisex 60%Cotton / 40%Polyester Fleece
Sweat
60%Cotton / 40%Polyester French
FLEECE Hooded Pullover 9301 Unisex French Terry Hoody Pull Over
Terry
Unisex Long Sleeve Denim Fleece
FLEECE Hooded Zip 9600 Unisex 60%Cotton / 40%Polyester Fleece
Hooded
60%Cotton / 40%Polyester French
FLEECE Hooded Zip 9601 Unisex French Terry Zip Hoody
Terry

FLEECE Joggers 9800 Men Men's Denim Fleece Joggers 60%Cotton / 40%Polyester Fleece

FLEECE Joggers 9801 Woman Women's Denim Fleece Joggers 60%Cotton / 40%Polyester Fleece

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6.7 Daily Cutting Report

6.7.1. The format for Daily Cutting Report will be sent to the factory by the
Department. Marker and Plotters who is in charge of the review,
validation and updates / system changes indicated in this report.
6.7.2. Factory staff indicated who will be responsible for the administration of
this report should receive from Next Level Apparel training on filling this
report.
6.7.3. This report will be filled with spreading control sheets of each MPO
processed in spreading and cutting areas.
6.7.4. The factory will send the Daily Cutting Report twice a day, at 8:00 a.m. &
2:00p.m. with the orders processed. The factory will call file: <<Daily
Cutting Report/ Factory Name / Update Date>>.
6.7.5. The person responsible for collecting the MPO production information
must ensure that the quantities in pieces reported are real, since they
are subject to verification through an audit of raw materials, which will be
carried out by the Next Level Apparel Fabric Efficiency Dept.
6.7.6. Any information related to rejections and / or decrease in the use of
fabric for damages detected in the spreading process, should be added
as a clarification notes, in the column "Comments /Note" of the Daily
Cutting Report.
6.7.7. Once typed the report will be sent by email to all employees who require
access to this information.
6.7.8. All the spreading and cutting sheets delivered must be available for
review of information and possible audits of verification and control of the
information provided.
6.7.9. All “losses” that do not have an acceptable justification, within the
criteria of NLA, may be subject to administrative charges by Next Level
Apparel.
6.8. Audits Process:
• The quality department of the factory should have a system for auditing the
process of spreading and cutting.

• Likewise, the NLA team will periodically conduct audits of this process.

7. Documents & References:

7.1. SOP - Quality Audit in Spreading and Cutting, NLA-QAP-014.
7.2. Spreading Control, NLA-ENF-001.
7.3. Daily Cutting Report.

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8. Tools:

8.1. Plotter.

9. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF THE COMMENTS ABOUT

NUMERAL OR
DATE REVIEW MODIFICACION: OF THE
ACTIVITY #
MODIFICATION
Opportunity of
21/11/2022 7 4,5,6 Updated descriptions
improvement
All CutPo to MPO
Inclusion of new
images

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Annexes:

Annex 1: Production Step Report

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Annex 2: Layout Sheet Format

SPREADING CONTROL /
NLA-ENF-001/rev.2/04-Abr-19
CONTROL DE TENDIDO
SUP./ STYLE /
PO.#
PROV. ESTILO

WIDTH / DATE /
COLOR
ANCHO FECHA

CUT / LENGTH /
SECCION / SECTION
CORTE LARGO

SIZES/TALLA XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL TOTAL

SCALE/ESCALA

QD

TOTAL USED OVERLAP YDS / DAMAGE / SHORT /

#Rolls/Rollos LOTE TICKET (YDS) LYERS/CAPAS ITEM
TOTAL USADO TRASLAPE YDS DAÑADO CORTO

ORIGINAL YARDS /
YARDAS ORIGINAL

YARDS USED /
YARDAS USADAS

TOTAL DAMAGED DAMAGE /

DAÑADO %

TOTAL SHORT SHORT /

CORTO %

ORIGINAL YIELD /
RENDIMIENTO ORIGINAL

ACTUAL YIELD /
RENDIMIENTO ACTUAL

Talla Yds Usadas

MARCA ESPECIAL Largo Yield

Capas Total Pcs

WASTE / DESPERDICIOS

WASTE A1 (ORILLAS DEL TENDIDO) WASTE A2 (DAMAGE) WASTE B (DESPERDICIO DENTRO DE LA MARCA) EFICIENCIA MARCA

TABLE / MESA # LEADER / LIDER COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS - COMENTARIOS/OBSERVACIONES

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NLA-ENP-003/ Rev.2/19-Nov-19 Process: Engineering

1. Purpose:

Obtain real and verifiable information of the production processes (spreading,

preparation cutting, cutting and digits of the information generated by the Cutting
Department).

Maximize the fabric utilization.

2. Scope:

This procedure is applicable to all factories that manufacture for Next Level
Apparel in any region, and it must be full knowledge of the areas of fabric
Warehouse, spreading, cutting as well as all areas that the factory deems
appropriate.

The implementation of the same will involve the “pounds” unit as a measurement
system.

3. Responsibilities:

Factory responsibilities: Assure all the personnel involve in this process is fully
aware of this procedure and apply all the indications mentioned in this document
correctly.

Department of Fabric Efficiency: Monitor the compliance of the procedure in all

its stages.

4. Activities:

4.1. Waste in Spreading & Cutting Fabric:

4.1.1. Assurance of the Spread Length:

4.1.1.1. To start a spread, Kraft paper will be placed on the laying table,
whose length will be determined by the length’s mark assigned by
Next Level Apparel. At the same time the marker will define quantities
and lengths of overlaps in the spread.

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4.1.2. Once the worktable has been prepared and the spreading process
started, the following instructions will be followed:

4.1.2.1. The length of the Kraft paper should not exceed the length of the
mark plus the extra length approved for blocking and shrinking. (SOP
Inspection of Fabric, Elaboration of Marks, and Cut Quality Control).

Additional inches to
the length of the
Total,
Type of fabric Composition brand used.
Additional
(Lengths and
Widths)
French Terry 50 Poly / 50 Cotton
CVC 60% Cotton/ 40% Polyester
100% Cotton 100% Cotton
Thermal 60% Combed Ring Spun Cotton 40% Polyester 1¨ at each end 2¨
CVC Sueded 60% Cotton/ 40% Poly Sueded
34/ 1 Single 100% Cotton 34/1
1K-CVC 60% Cotton/ 40% Poly 1K
TriBlend 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Cotton Poly 1 ½¨ at each end 3¨
57% Cotton/38% Poly/5% Spandex
Spandex

Table#1: Additional inches for widths and lengths in the spreads

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4.2. Waste A2 (Damage Fabric):

4.2.1. All fabric imperfections found in the spreading will be removed if they
affect two or more pieces (only the area where the defect is found will be
removed). These snippet / Pieces of damaged or defective fabric will be
called damage for the spreading control sheet, NLA-ENF-001 which
should be measured and captured in yards (yds).

4.2.2. Once finished spreading the snippet /damaged or defective fabric pieces
will be collected in bags or sacks properly identified; the total of these
wastes will be weighed in pounds (lb.) and registered as Waste A2 for
reporting purposes in the Daily Waste Control Report.

4.2.3. When the fabric defect affects a single piece only in the spread, an
indicator will be placed over the defect so that in the sewing process
removed it as scrap. After this the spreading process will continue with
its normal execution.

4.3. Waste A1 (Edge of the spread):

4.3.1. Once the spread is completed and before starting the blocking process
(sectioning the spread into parts), the excess edges should be removed
after the markeredge marks. (See Table # 1 in this procedure).

4.3.2. These edges (width) will be called Waste A1, which will be collected in
the same way as A2 (item 6.2), in bags or sacks properly identified and
then weighedin pounds (lb.) and recorded in the corresponding report.

Note: For tubular fabric only apply the start and end edges of the spread.

4.4. Waste B (waste inside the marker):

4.4.1. The areas in the canvases that are not occupied by any panel or part of
the garment and that are obtained during and after the cutting process
will be known as Waste B or Waste within the mark and the additional
length approved for the type of fabric to which the spread belongs.

4.4.2. These snippets produced by each marker and the extra length (after
marker length) should be deposited in bags or sacks and then weighed
in pounds and reported by keeping a record for each spread of all MPOs.

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4.5. Capture and Reporting of Information:

4.5.1. The information described above must be obtained from all the
spread, MPOs, Item and types of fabrics.

4.5.2. The factory must digitize the data obtained, which are mentioned in Items
6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 of this procedure, in the format provided by the staff in
charge of the Next Level Apparel Fabric Efficiency. (See Annex 1: Report
Format: Daily Waste Control Report).

4.5.3. This information / report will be sent daily to Next Level Apparel before 10
o'clock in the morning with the information of the previous day to the
person (s) that is indicated to the factory.

5. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF THE COMMENTS ABOUT

NUMERAL OR
DATE REVIEW MODIFICACION: OF THE
ACTIVITY #
MODIFICATION
Opportunity of Updated descriptions
12/12/2022 3 6
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Next Level Apparel

Waste Report 2022
Nicaragua Division
1.5% 0.5% 12.5%
F. Width vs B Waste
Order Bal F. Total Receive Used Waste A1 Waste TTL Loss Marker Varianc Balace
Week CMT Date Batch Number Supplier Total Yards Type of Fabric ITEM MPO Color Cut (Pcs) %BAL F.Width F. Total % A1 % A2 % (Inside B% TOTAL %
(Pcs) (PCS) Width (Pounds) (Pounds) (Fabric Edge) (Damage) A2 (Pounds) Efficiency e % %
Width Marker)
46 Westtex Apparel 18/11/22 FHE244447A FOUNTAIN 2400 Fleece 9303 MPO-000042860 MIDNIGHT NAVY 1,970 1,960 (10) -0.51% 65.00 67.00 -2.00 1997 1593 0.7976965 54.00 2.7% 18.00 0.9% 332.0 16.6% 1189 404.0 20.2% 87.43% -7.7% 20.2%
46 Westtex Apparel 18/11/22 FHE22740A FOUNTAIN 975 Fleece 9303 MPO-000042843 MIDNIGHT NAVY 821 810 (11) -1.34% 66.00 67.00 -1.00 811.00 605 0.7459926 44.00 5.4% 16.00 2.0% 146.0 18.0% 399 206.0 25.4% 87.92% -13.3% 25.4%

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SOP- Waste Sale

1. Purpose:

Maximize the use of fabric waste generated in the cutting process through its sale.

2. Scopes:

This procedure applies to all factories that manufacture for Next Level Apparel in
any region, and it must be full knowledge of the areas of fabric Cutting, Sewing,
Import & Export area, as well as all areas that the factory estimate appropriate.
The implementation of the unit will involve the unit kilograms as a measuring
system.

3. Responsibility:

Of the factories:
The coordinators of the related areas are responsible for compliance with this
procedure, who, according to their administrative structure, will lower the guidelines
to the direct managers of each area.

From Next Level Apparel:

The person responsible for complying with this procedure will be the Fabric Waste
Control, which must monitor the amount of cutting and Scrap waste entering the
warehouses and in turn the dispatch.

4. Definition:

a) Cutting waste: Waste generated in the cutting process, which includes A1,
A2 and B.

b) Waste A1: Once the laying is finished and before starting the blocking
process (section the laying into parts), the excess edges must be removed
after the mark / marker and the additional length approved for the type of
fabric to which the laying belongs.

These edges (length and width) will be called Waste A1, which will be collected in
the same way as A2 (item c), in duly identified bags or sacks and then weighed in
pounds (lb.) and registered in the corresponding report.

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c) Waste A2: All fabric imperfections found in the line will be removed if they
affect two or more pieces (only the area where the defect is found will be
removed). These pieces or pieces of damaged or defective fabric will be
called damage for the laying sheet, which should be measured and
captured in yards (yds) on said sheets.

Once the laying is finished, the pieces of damaged or defective fabric will be
collected in properly identified bags or sacks; the total of these wastes will be
weighed in pounds (lb.) and recorded as Waste A2 for reporting purposes in the
Daily Waste Control Report.

d) Waste B: The areas on the canvas that are not occupied by any panel or
part of the garment and that are obtained during and after the cutting
process will be known as Waste B or Waste within the mark or loss.

These pieces of fabric / waste produced by each brand must be deposited in bags
or sacks and then be weighed in pounds and reported keeping a record for each
line of all cuts.

Scraps: It is any panel (after cutting, without sewing process) that has Holes of
any dimension, Zippers / Rails of any length, or any other type of defect that may
cause the finished garment not to meet the minimum quality requirements and it
becomes an Irregular Garment (Second or Third Quality), before being placed in
the rubbish it must be cut in a cross.

5. Pre-required activity:

Those responsible for the waste warehouse will receive the waste generated by
the cutting area (includes A1, A2 and B), it be classified by color and composition,
in turn the Scrap removed in the sewing area, which will be verified by the Quality
Leaders of Next Level Apparel. These wastes will be cut in cross. Subsequently
the material will be weighing daily for the dispatch.

5.1. Cutting area:

a) In the fabric laying process must identify potential defects during the laying
process, signal or reject such fabric and report it as Scrap.

b) The cutters at the end of each cut must take the waste bags generated to
the respective waste warehouse. They will oversee making the crosscut on
the Scrap.

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5.2. Sewing area: Sewing operators must remove any cut parts that could be
considered scrap, if it is body panel, their complement must also be
removed so as not to affect tonality and process at the end. Scraps
must be delivered to Next Level Apparel Quality Leaders seamlessly.

6. Activities:

6.1. CMT, Fabric Waste Control functions and debit memo

reimbursement:

6.1.1. Requirements of CMT:

a) The CMT must provide a space to store waste, which must be optimal
conditions to prevent waste from getting wet.
b) The CMT should provide a scale to weight daily the waste.
c) The CMT must provide a loading bay for the vans and verify that they are
not damaged during the positioning period until dispatch.
d) The CMT will locate security personnel if it deems it convenient to supervise
the loading process.
e) The cutting area must ensure that the cutters carry all the bags that are
generated daily to the waste warehouse.
f) The cutting area must ensure that cutters do not introduce garbage into the
bags.
g) The person responsible for the receipt of the equipment by the CMT shall
notify to the Import & Export area and the Fabric Waste Control on any
damage that the equipment may present when they are received or that
may be generated during the equipment's stay time so that the client is
notified, and a solution is sought.
h) The Import & Export area will be responsible for requesting and bring
Customs personnel for the verification of the cargo, after the information
provided by the Fabric Waste Control.
i) The Import & Export area will receive the final loading information from the
Fabric Waste Control to start with the dispatch documentation.
j) The Import & Export area must notify the Fabric Waste Control if Customs
reported penalties during the review of the cargo or presentation of dispatch
documents to verify solutions.
k) The Import & Export area will carry out the process to present procedure in
Customs, for the subsequent dispatch of the vans to the corresponding
client.
l) The Import & Export area will send from email the dispatch documents to
the Fabric Waste Control with a copy to the corresponding client.
m) The Import & Export area must notify the fabric waste control if Customs
makes changes to the law that directly affect the waste project.

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6.1.2. Fabric Waste Control functions:

a) Link between factories and customers.
b) Verify material entry data to the warehouse daily.
c) Request the equipment from the collecting company.
d) Request the customer to replace the vans loaded with empty vans.
e) Request the customer to send empty bags according to need.
f) Follow up on the arrival of the vans.
g) Verify the inclusion of scrap cut in the waste.
h) Verify the weighing of packages by composition.
i) Validate the equipment load.
j) Verify together with the Customs personnel the quantity of packages loaded,
weight.
k) Provide cargo information to import & export personnel for the realization of
dispatch documents.
l) Verify dispatch documents to identify errors that may lead to penalty.
m) Follow up on the collection of export expenses from factories.
n) Verify weighing of packages by composition.
o) Provide cargo data to the Import & Export area for the preparation of
dispatch documents.
p) Management the personnel of the client in the plants (if any).

6.1.3. Requirements of the material classification and equipment loading

process:

a) Sort the material by color and composition.

b) Remove larger plotter and kraft papers, face masks, candy wrappers,
bottles, bags, floor dust, etc.
c) Order the warehouse separating the 100% cotton material on one side and
the material containing mixtures on the other side.
d) Keep a count of the classified bags that come out daily.
e) Provide the data of the classified bags daily to the Fabric Waste Control.
f) Load the packages in the vans.
g) Take control of partially and fully loaded bags.
h) Verify that the equipment is closed correctly for the placement of the seal.
i) Confirm receipt of empty equipment or equipment loaded with empty bags.
j) Verify that the equipment is received in optimal conditions.
k) Channel all information consulted by the plants through the Fabric Waste
Control.

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6.1.4. Requirements of the clearance process in the factories:

a) Check the equipment data (plate number, van measurement, van

conditions).
b) Check the load data (loaded packages, load weight).
c) Preparation of clearance documents.
d) Send documents to the customer by email for data verification.
e) To deliver to the Customs Agency the documents approved by the client to
prepare the declaration of the firm.
f) Customs Agency must present the documents for clearance processing to
Customs.
g) Deliver dispatch documents to drivers.
h) Send final clearance documents to the customer so that they can start the
import process at destination.

6.1.5. Data verification process in debit notes for reimbursement of export

expenses:

a) The CMT must send debit notes within the first 7 days of each month,
including the costs generated on shipments made within the refund period.
Maximum amount to reimburse $ 85.00.
b) The debit note must be sent only to the email
[email protected].
c) If there is any data that does not match, the CMT must confirm with the
Fabric Waste Control, so that in turn the situation is sent the corresponding
data to the accounting department so that the refund is processed.

7. Tools:

• Scale to weight.

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8. Annexes:

• Example of debit note.

9. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF THE COMMENTS ABOUT

NUMERAL OR
DATE REVIEW MODIFICACION: OF THE
ACTIVITY #
MODIFICATION
Opportunity of
24/11/2022 1 5,6,7,8 Updated information
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Process: Quality Assurance

SOP - Trims & Accessories Inspection
1. Purpose:

To ensure conformity of trims material to Next Level Standards.

2. Scope:

This procedure is applicable to all factories that manufacture for Next Level
Apparel in any region. All trims and accessories received in the factory should be
inspected. Including NL Main and side seam Label, Heat transfer Label and Size
Strip for Private Brand, Thread, and any additional trims for specific style.

3. Responsibilities:

3.1. Warehouse supervisor: To assure that all trims and accessories

received in the warehouse should be submitted for inspection.

3.2. QC Team: Making sure trims are conforming to agreed standard through
systematic inspection process.

4. Definition:

4.1. Label: Represent the brand of the product including Private Label.

4.2. Size Strip: A sticker that is attached to each garment to identify folded
garment in the store.

4.3. Heat Transfer Label: Is an art that is transfer to a garment/fabric

through a heat transfer machine.

4.4. Trim Card: Are made of samples attached in a board representing the
combination of fabric, trims and accessories as specified in the Tech
Pack of each style.

4.5. Layout: The design of any trims that is approved by the Technical
Designer and final customer.

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5. Basic Standard:

5.1. Inspection:
5.1.1. Inspect trims at AQL 1.5 Level I (NLA-QAS-002), covering all colors,
sizes, and batches for each delivery. Record the Inspection results on
NLA-QAF-011.

AUDIT SAMPLING T ABLE

NL-QAS-002/Rev.02/28-Oct-22

Normal Inspection Level II

1.5 AQL 2.5 AQL

LOT SIZE (PCS) Sample AC RE AC RE

2 to 8 2 0 1 0 1

9 to 15 3 0 1 0 1

16 to 25 5 0 1 0 1

26 to 50 8 0 1 0 1

51 to 90 13 0 1 0 1

91 to 150 20 0 1 1 2

151 to 280 32 1 2 2 3

281 to 500 50 2 3 3 4

501 to 1200 80 3 4 5 6

1201 to 3200 125 5 6 7 8

3201 to 10000 200 7 8 10 11

10001 to 35000 315 10 11 14 15

35001 to 150000 500 14 15 21 22

150001 to 500000 800 21 22 36 37

500001 or more 1250 36 37 56 57

500001 or more 2000 56 57 90 91

500001 or more 3200 90 91 144 145

500001 or more 4416 144 145 199 200

5.1.2. Factory must provide the Packing list of the received trims.
5.1.3. If the audit Pass, Trims, and accessories can be used for bulk
production.
5.1.4. Conduct 100% inspection for all trims that fail the audit.
5.1.5. Inspect trims as per approved sample:

5.1.5.1. Label:

a) Layout and dimension as per approved.

b) Legibility of the information.
c) Color assigned per color of fabric.
d) Fabric content.
e) Country of origin.
f) Care instruction.

5.1.5.2. Size strip:

a) Style/Item number.
b) Color Name and Code.
c) Sizes.
d) IPC / Barcode number.

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e) Design/Color assigned per size.

5.1.5.3. Heat transfer:

a) Layout / Design.
b) Color.

5.1.5.4. Thread:
a) Color code number.
b) Shade according to approved.
c) Texture and Caliber.

5.2. Trim Card:

5.2.1. The factory should prepare a trim card per item that contains the
following:

a) Fabric components.
b) Threads per color.
c) Label required.

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5.2.2. The trim card should be validated by the quality manager and NL auditor
leader assigned in the factory.

5.2.3. The trim card should be posted in production area.

6. Tools

6.1. Packing List.

6.2. AQL Table NLA-QAS-002.

7. Documents:

7.1. Trims Inspection Report, NLA-QAF-011.

8. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF THE COMMENTS

NUMERAL OR
DATE REVIEW MODIFICACION: ABOUT OF THE
ACTIVITY #
MODIFICATION
09/12/2022 0

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Accessories Trims Audits

TRIMS AUDITS REPORT

REPORTE DE AUDITORIAS DE ACCESORIOS
NLA-QAF-011/Rev.0/ 23-Feb-17

FACTORY: Fiscal Year:

Totals: - - -

Date Wk # Purchase Order Supplier name Description / Descripcion Total Trims Receipt Audited Sample Defects % Defective Approved/Rejected
Cause-Razon
Fecha Sem# Orden de Compra Nombre Proveedor (Size-Talla- / Composition-Composicion) Total recibido Muestra auditada Defectos % Defectuoso Aprobado-Rechazado

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SOP – Color Validation Test

1. Purpose:

Ensure that batches received by the fabric supplier meet the Next Level Apparel
approved color standard.

2. Scope:

This instruction is applicable to all factories that manufacture for Next Level
Apparel in any region, and it must be fully known in the areas of: Fabric
Warehouse, Laboratory, Cut Quality, Laying-Cutting, typing of information and any
other area that the factory considers necessary.

3. Responsibilities:

Factory: The coordinators or managers of the quality / laboratory area, in

accordance with their administrative structure, will download the necessary and
pertinent guidelines to those directly responsible for applying the Color Standard
tests.

4. Pre-required Activities:

Selection of the sample in the process of receiving the fabric.

5. Definitions:

Light box: A box that has different colors of bulbs to perform a color validation test.

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6. Activities:

No DESCRIPTION IMAGES

Sample Collection:
In the unloading process, take 1 yard of fabric
6.1 from one roll from each batch. This activity is done
for the running card test, from this same samples
is where you get the swatch for the standard color
comparison.

6.2
6.2.1 Swatch:
Piece of fabric with pre-defined measurements,
which will be used for running card, mini shade
band, etc.

Cut 6 x 8-inch fabric swatch.

6.3 Prepare Sample:

6.3.1 Both the standard and the fabric swatch are

placed on the floor of the light box both parallel
and with the fabric weave vertically.

Fold both the standard and the sample in half to

avoid shadows.

6.3.2
For light colors fold in 4 layers.

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Compare vs Standard:

Standard swatch and sample are placed next to

each other and with the lines of the fabric vertically
6.4 to have a true perception of the coloration of the
6.4.1 sample. Store light (Store1) is used to compare
the shades.
In the white color it is verified with 2 types of lights.
Using UV light, this one help determine if the white
color has an optical component or if it is normal
white.

Analysis:
Once the color verification is completed,
comments are made on the fabric sample in
relation to the standard.

Results:
Approve:
If the results of the lot with respect to the
6.5 coloration vs standard comply with the established
tonality, this must be reported as approved.

Reject:
If the result does not comply with the established
parameters, the sample is declared rejected and a
fabric sample must be sent to the NEXT LEVEL
APPAREL central office for a second evaluation; if
rejected a second time, it will be sent to the office
from NEXT LEVEL APPAREL in LA.

Reports:
6.6 Enter the information on the fabric inspection
report and send it to the NLA office. Fabric
Inspection Report, NLA-QAF-018.

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7. References:

7.1. Fabric Inspection Report, NLA-QAF-018.

8. Tools:

8.1. Standard of Colors.

8.2. Scissors.

9. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF THE COMMENTS

NUMERAL OR
DATE REVIEW MODIFICACION: ABOUT OF THE
ACTIVITY #
MODIFICATION
Swatch
Opportunity for
05/12/2022 3 6.2 specification and
improvement
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SOP – Punch Test

1. Purpose:
Verify weight (g / m2) of the fabric received in each factory.
2. Scope:
This procedure is applicable to all factories that manufacture for Next Level Apparel
in any region, and it must be full knowledge of the areas of fabric Warehouse,
spreading, cutting as well as all areas that the factory deems appropriate.
3. Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of the coordinators or managers of the quality / laboratory

area of the factory. In accordance with their administrative structure, they will
download the necessary and pertinent guidelines to those responsible for applying
the weight tests.
It is the responsibility of the Next Level Apparel Fabric Efficiency Department to
supervise that this process is carried out in compliance with the requirements of
this Work Instruction.

4. Pre-Required Activities:

Selection of the sample in the reception fabric process.

5. Definitions:

5.1. Punch Machine: Is a press machine type used to cut holes in the
Fabric.

5.2. Scale Machine: Non-automatic weighing instrument that uses the action
of gravity to determine the mass of a body. This equipment must have
the highest (Accuracy possible 0.001 gr recommendable) if the balance
does not have the unit of measurement gr, the conversion of the unit of
measure to gr must be done.

6. Activities:

6.1. Description of Method:

The fabric warehouse shall measure and extract a 7" X 15" sample of the fabric,
from 10% of the rolls of each lot received in its warehouse to the auditor assigned
to perform this validation.

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6.2.2 Sample Preparation:

Center the Cutting Pad: Before cutting
must be placed and centered on the
punch machine to avoid damaging the
blade.
6.2.3: Place the Sample:
6.2 Once conditioned and selected the fabric
and aligning edges to obtain 8 layers of
fabric. Make sure that the sample does
not have any fabric defect.
Note: Take into account that the weight
calculations are taken according to the
diameter of 2 3/4¨.

Cut Sample and Weigh:

6.3.1 Cut the sample:
Note:
* If the sample is not cut well, do not
discard it, first make sure that the blade is
working correctly (sharp). You can use
the scissors carefully if there are any
uncut threads.
** If the layer is not well cut, replace by
cutting a new layer from the same batch.
6.3
6.3.2 Place the cut sample on
the balance plate
Considerations:
a) Ensure that the scale is correctly
calibrated and on a level surface.
b) Free of dust and contaminants that
affect the weight result.
c) Controlled environment (air-
conditioned).

Record the results:

Record the weight result (g / m2) in a
sticker that is placed in the sample that
6.4 includes the following information: #
container, # lot, # cut, style, and weight of
fabric.
These samples will be stored up to 6
months after the cut has been processed.

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Compare and evaluate the results:

Correct Validation: If the results of the
batch meet the specifications established for
each style.
(Reference: Style Description by Gender).
Failed validation: If the sample does
not comply with the established parameter,
6.5 the factory must fill out the Quality Claim
form (NLA-QAF- 005) in which all the
required information will be attached, and it
will be sent by the Supervisor, who will
validate it the claim and send it to the
supplier.
Important: It is mandatory that the factory
report this problem BEFORE the lot is
processed.

Reports:
Enter the information in the Weight Master
report, NLA-QAF-012.
This report should be sent daily before 10
am with the weight results of the previous
day.
6.6
To the Quality Analyst of Next Level Apparel,
Manager of Production.
Analysis, Sup of Use of fabric, Dept of Marks
and patterns.
NOTE: ALL the cuts that are going to be
processed have to be included in this report.

7. References:

7.1. Weight Master, NLA- QAF-012 Quality Claims, NLA-QAF-005.

8. Tools:

8.1. Manual cutter

8.2. Pad Scale Scissors
8.3. Concealer Pencils.

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9. Fabric Inspection Report:

10. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW NUMERAL DESCRIPTION OF

OR ORIGEN OF THE THE MODIFICATION:
ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION:
05/12/2022 Opportunity for
1 6.2 improvement Definition of the
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SOP – Fabric Inspection – 4 Point

1. Purpose:

Standardize Fabric Inspection Processes in Factories that make up for Next Level
Apparel.

2. Scope:

This procedure is applicable to all factories that manufacture for Next Level Apparel
in any region, and it must be fully understood by the areas of the Cloth Warehouse,
the Laying and Cutting Department and the Quality Department of the factory and
Next Level Apparel.

3. Pre- Required Activities:

3.1. The fabric warehouse must deliver, before the fabric is relaxed, 10% of
the rolls of each batch received in its warehouse to the auditor assigned
to carry out this validation.

4. Definitions:

4.1. Factory Fabric Auditor: Personnel assigned by the factory who will
oversee evaluating, as a first filter: shades, out of standard, fabric
defects or any variation presented during fabric sampling.

4.2. Inspection Sample: The sample to work will correspond to 10% of each
lot assigned to the according to the information from the MPO.

4.3. Next Level Apparel Fabric Quality Auditor: Personnel assigned by

Next Level to evaluate / validate rejections issued by the Fabric Auditor
assigned by the factory.

4.4. 4 Point System: Fabric Inspection System used to statistically

determine what the in- process quality of a batch will be through the
punctual result of an inspected sample.

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5. Activities:

5.1. Description of Method:

5.1.1. The factory must define qualified personnel to carry out this procedure.
Said personnel must have knowledge of fabric quality and inspection
systems like this or similar ones.

5.1.2. This system is based on scoring or penalizing each defect found on a

100% inspected roll. The amount of fabric to inspect will be 10% of the
total number of rolls allocated in a batch or MPO; the selection of the
rolls should be done randomly. (See Annex 1: Report Format).

5.1.3. The unit of measurement considered for the defect score / penalty is the
inches (In.) per linear yard inspected. An important defect is those
imperfections that could cause the finished garment to be classified as
Irregular Garment (IRR, Second or Third Quality).

5.1.4. Taking this into account, the scores would be as follows:

Dimension of defects Penalty points

Defects ≤ 3” 1
3” < defects ≤ 6” 2
6” < defects ≤ 9” 3
defects > 9” 4

5.1.5. Acceptance levels may vary according to the severity that can be given
to this inspection. In relation to this procedure, the permissible limit will
be 20 points for every 100 linear yards; However, it is important to take
into consideration what the result will be in the final garment.

5.1.6. Personnel performing inspections need to be properly trained and have

access to defect samples. In this way, the correct criteria can be used to
determine a major defect from a minor one.

5.1.7. The Quality Control department of the factory and Next Level Apparel
must supervise the initial inspection and guarantee that these personnel
have the correct tools and knowledge to carry out the task as required.

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5.2. Special Considerations

5.2.1. If during the inspection a serial defect is found and that due to its length /
severity the same roll will reach the permissible limit, the inspection of
the sample must be completed in its entirety.

5.2.2. Defects found within one inch of each edge will not be considered.

5.2.3. If the inspection of the sample is declared Failed, 100% of the rolls
assigned for the MPO in question must be inspected.

5.2.4. According to the results of said 100% inspection, the Next Level Apparel
Fabric Quality Auditor will be notified, and he will define the factory how
to proceed.

5.2.5. If all rolls show serial defects, the entire batch will be stopped, and the
Central Office must be notified.

5.3. Classification of Major and Minor Defect

a) Mayor Defect: A defect that is clearly evident and would cause that a
garment is classified as Second or Third Quality or puts its sale at risk. At
the time of inspecting the fabric, all those defects whose category is
questionable must be classified as major.

b) Minor Defect: This defect would not cause the garment to be classified as
Irregular, regardless of its position.

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5.4. General Classification of Defects:

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The tables above show the most common defects and their classification
reference.

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6. Documents and Reference:

6.1. Point System Report Format.

7. Tools:

7.1. Fabric Inspection Machine.

8. Modification:

DATE REVIEW NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

# ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE
MODFICACION:
02/12/2022 1 10 Opportunity for Point System Report
improvement Format
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9. Annexes

Annex 1: 4 - Point System Report Format

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SOP – Mockups Approval & Color Standards

1. Purpose:

To ensure the fabric received from mills match to the standard required by Next Level
Apparel.
To ensure the components received in a container have a matching’s color consistency.

2. Scope:

This procedure is applicable to all factories and distribution centers that manufacturing and/or
storage for Next Level Apparel in any region.

3. Responsibility:

3.1. Warehouse Management: Responsible for collecting samples for running card,
mockups, and shadebands according to the requirements described on this procedure.

3.2. Quality Department from the factory: in charge of assigned qualified personnel to
elaborate running cards/mockups and shade to be reviewed by an auditor or color
validator designed by the factory. Also, this department is responsible to assign the
auditor or color validator for this process.

3.3. Color Validator from Factory: First filter for shades revision presented by Fabric
warehouse, corresponding to batch received in the factory. In charge of elaborating,
validating, and presenting, if necessary, mockups, running cards and/or shade bands.
This review must be performed according to the instructions described on this
procedure.

3.4. QC Auditor (Next Level Apparel): In charge of validate any internal rejected
announced by the factory. This auditor will make the validation must be performed
according to the instructions described on this procedure.
If the rejection is confirmed the rejection will be assigned to Fabric Quality Department.

3.5. Fabric Quality Coordinator (Next Level Apparel): Responsible for validating the
rejection. If the batch is approved the fabric quality coordination will provide the how to
proceed and if the rejection is confirmed the batch will be moved to Fabric Issues Report
and request the corresponding updated in D365.
3.6. Quality Analyst: Responsible for blocking in D365 the batches that were notified by
email as rejected, these must be shown in D365 with Damage and Block NN status.

3.7. Scheduling department: Responsible for eliminating the MPOs assigned to the
batches reported as rejected once it is notified that it is Blocked. In the same way,
these must be replaced by other batches.
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4. Definitions:

4.1. Color Validator from Factory: Personnel assigned by the factory who will be
responsible for evaluating, as the first filter, the contrast of shades presented in fabric
sample.

4.2. Swatch: Piece of fabric with pre-defined measurements, which will be used for running
card, mini shade band, etc.

4.3. Running Card: Format where a sample of fabric is placed, from a roll of the batch, and
a sample of its components (rib and tape), which serves to evaluate standard shade
and tonality between components.

4.4. Shade Band: Fabric sample 6" long by the total width of the roll. This sample will
correspond to 100% of the Batch.

4.5. Mini Shade Band: Format where the fabric samples of each of the rolls of a batch are
placed, showing the shades of the components that make up the production batch, to
evaluate the shade in between rolls, and components of the complete batch.

4.6. Gray Scale: Gray scale is used for visually evaluating changes in color of textiles. In
this case will be considered as the method to organize the sample’s shade from lighter
to darker shades.

4.7. Original Component: Batch of body, rib and tape described in MPO assigned by the
supplier through matching table document received once the container has been
received.

4.8. Substitute Component: Batch of body, rib and tape assigned as substitutes by Fabric
Quality Department only.

4.9. Remaining Component (Rib and/or Tub Tape): left-over of a type of component that
was not used due to exceeding purchase, style’s changes or any other reason that
reduce the consumption of this fabric. This fabric must be reported to NLA and the
factory must assure the inventory, labeling and storage in a specific area in the
factory’s warehouse.

4.10. Mockup: Sample on a small scale, which simulates the final appearance of a garment.
This Mock-up will be presented for approval of shades between components. This must
be made with the original components assigned in the MPO (attaching a copy of the roll
ticket).

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4.11. Standard of Color: Fabric’s swatch used as reference of the color approved by Next
Level Apparel as acceptable. Exist a standard color for each color existing in NLA.

4.12. Fabric Quality Auditor (Next Level Apparel): Next Level staff assigned to evaluate /
validate rejections issued by the fabric auditor assigned by the factory.

4.13. Matching Table: Documentation sent by the fabric supplier for the creation of MPO,
where the supplier right matching between the components. Planning department must
use this document to the MPO’s creation.

4.14. Master Packing List: List sent by Next Level with the list of batches dispatched per
container.

5. Pre-Required Activities:

5.1. General considerations to unloading container:

5.1.1. Each factory must ensure that these processes are mandatory carried out always that a
Container from Origin with Raw Material is received in their warehouse.

5.1.2. Factories’ fabric warehouse staff must have previously received: matching table & detail
packing list and/or detailed list of each MPO to be processed by the factory. If this
information has not been received, the factory’s personnel will notify to NLA Logistic
and Transportation Clerk, Planner and DC003 staff if the fabric was received from NLA
distribution center.

5.1.3. The downloading of the container will be put on hold until they receive the
documentation complete.

Note: See procedure: Import and Raw Material Reception, please add code for this
procedure.

5.2. Width Audit:

5.2.1. At the time of unloading, 10% of each batch will be selected to audit received widths.
The point of comparison will be based on Ticket information on each roll against the
actualreceived. (See Instruction: Measuring Fabric Widths).

5.2.2. With the information obtained, a weekly report will be sent indicating the results foundin
each of the batches discharged from the container. (See Annex 1: Width Audit Report).
Any significant variation must be validated by the QC Lead Auditor assigned to the
factory or an agent certified by NLA.

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5.2.3. This report at the same time, it will be used to justify required changing widths in
spreading and cutting processes. (See SOP-Width Changes Request).

5.2.4. In case that any significant variation has not been identified during the audit and it is
found in the spreading process, it should be added to this report.

Fig.1 Width Change Format

6. Activities:

6.1. Development and Management of: Running Card, Mini Shade Bands, Shade
Band & Mockup.

6.1.1. Running Card elaboration:

a) Sample collection: Will be obtained in the downloading process, the fabric

warehouse’s staff will be responsible for taking samples of all batch to make the
running card. The samples must have a measure of 10”x 10” long by the width of the
roll and of each of the components, a roll of body, rib and tape, per batch.

b) The sample taken must be identified with: FABPO#, Batch #, #content #MPO (if already
exist) and corresponding number’s roll. The running card must match against to the
Matching table if it is of origin or according to the MPO if the fabric belongs to an
internal transfer.

c) To elaborate the running card, pieces of 6” x 8” fabric will be MPO and placed on the
running card format. (See figure 2 in this procedure).

d) All swatches of each batch will be validated against approved standard, in case of
tones out of standard please refer to NLA-QAP-009 Procedures of management cut
with fabric issues.
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e) The factory will receive from Fabric Quality Department of Next Level Nicaragua a
fabric sample with the color approved for each of the colors and each of the programs
that are being processed in the factory.

a) Each sample of fabric that make up the running card must have the following detailed
identification information:

• Fab PO#.
• Batch#
• Roll #
• MPO#.
• Vendor/Supplier.
• Color and assigned yards.

f) The factory will have a period of 24 business hours after the unloading to report any
non-Conformity.

Fig 2: Running Card (all container´s batchs)

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6.1.2. Mini Shade Band Elaboration:

A mini shade band will be made for each batch that is received in the factory for this will be
considered all the components that it has assigned, according to the following steps:

b) The factory or distribution center is responsible to assign qualified personnel to the

process of collecting the fabric’s samples. These personnel must have the knowledge
and experience leading with fabric’s contents and storage.

c) Each mini shade band will have a sample for all rolls that make up the jersey’s batch
according to the matching table or MPO’s documentation.

d) For the component’s batches (rib and tubular tape) will be considered just one roll’s
sample. (See Figure 3 Mini Shade band Presentation).

e) The fabric sample should be taken 2 yards inside, after the beginning of each roll, with
an approximate measurement of 11cm x 8cm.Warehouse personnel must be careful at
the moment of cutting to avoid excessive fabric waste.

f) The sample taken must be identified with the FABPO#, Batch #, #content #MPO (if
already exist) and each roll’s number.

g) The factory will receive from Fabric Quality Department of Next Level Apparel a sample
of fabric with the approved color for each of the colors and each one of the programs
that are being processed in the factory.

h) In the first line of the mini shade band, you must place the fabric swatch, in the
following order: tape, body and rib. (See figure 3).

i) This mini shade band is elaborated under the reference: Table of gray shades, this
means that we will have from stronger shade tone to lighter tone scale.

j) All swatches must be validated against the approved fabric standard; In case there
were shades outside the standard please refer to NLA-QAP-009 Procedures of
management cut with fabric issues.

k) Each sample of fabric that make up the running card must have the following detailed
identification information:
• Fab PO#.
• Batch#
• Roll #
• MPO#.
• Vendor/Supplier.
• Color and assigned yards.
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Fig. 3: Mini Shade Band (all batch’s rolls)

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6.1.3. Shade Band Elaboration:

6.1.3.1. Shade band will be processed in the following cases (See Figure 4):

a) Color out the standard.

b) Critical shades between rolls that do not allow family grouping.
c) In case it is found, during the audit of 4 points, variation in dyeing; then a sample of 2
yds should be taken to be reported to Fabric Level Management of Next Level Apparel,
head office.

Important Note: Consider SOP-Processes and Reports during Tending and Cutting; See
Minimum Relaxation Times section.

Fig. 4 Shade Band

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6.1.4. Mockup Elaboration:

Fig 5. Mockup (with photocopies of the rolls stickers)

6.1.4.1. Mockup will be made for each MPO to be processed, photocopies of the stickers of
the rolls will be placed for each of the components used in the elaboration of the
same.

If different shade is identified in the mini shade, the following scenarios will be considered for
the development of new mockups:

a) A single batch of a body, single batch of components: If variation between rolls of

the same batch is identified, families of similar tones must be prepared, and mockup
must be presented for each of the families in which the batch has been divided.
b) Two batch of components and single batch of body: Mockup will be elaborated for
each assigned component. In case that single batch of body present shading between
rolls, it must be validated that the elaborated families match the shade of the
components.
c) Two batch of body and single batch of components: Mockup will be made for each
of the body batch.
In the case of batch of body present shading between rolls should be validated that the
families elaborated match the shade of the component.
d) Two batch of components two batch of bodies: Next Level Apparel must identify the
grouping according to the matching table in the MPO, otherwise the factory should
request such identification to Next Level Apparel to proceed accordingly.
e) Components of the same batch of the body: In the case of the presence of tonality
between rolls, it must be validated that the fabric taken for the component coincides
with the elaborated families and must be presented mockup.
Note in Tank Top styles where no shade is identified in mini shade band, the mockup
will be not required.

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6.2. Color and Mockup Approval:

6.2.1. It is the responsibility of the factory to define qualified personnel for this procedure
since he/she must make approvals in each one of the processes and ONLY the cuts
considered with inconsistencies or nonconformities will be referred to Fabric Quality of
Next Level Apparel.

6.2.2. Once running card, mockups and shade bands are made, in the case applied as
described in the previous cases, it will be presented to the internal Fabric quality staff
who, according to their criteria, will review and evaluate the color variants between rolls
Againstthe Next Level Apparel approved standard.

6.2.3. Any discrepancy or inconsistency should be reported immediately to the relevant

instances of the company which will follow the following guideline:

• NLA Lead Auditor QC assigned to the factory: This will be the first filter which can
approve the color comparing it with the standard, define alternative solutions or confirm
rejection and refer to the NLA Nicaragua Fabric Department.
• NLA Fabric Quality Department: second filter, which can approve the color, define
alternatives solution in less than 24 working hours to confirm rejection and MPO’s
replacement from the released production week. This area must refer each rejected
batch to Quality Management in order to identify a special approval.
• Quality Management: Last filter, who will indicate how to proceed in less than 48hrs,
once the samples have been received Quality Management supported by Fabric
Quality Department will send rejection’s samples to Sourcing Management (CA office).
• Sourcing Management: responsible to inform and manage the rejections directly
to the textile mills.

6.3. All MPO with approved or validated rejection problems will follow as reference the NLA-
QAP- 009 Procedures for Handling MPO with Fabric Problems, delivered by Next Level
Apparel to the personnel or area that the factory deems appropriate.

6.4. Due dates to report problem and answer it:

6.4.1. General Aspects for all type of rejections.

Immediately the factory has been identifying a nonconformance regarding to off shade or any
shading issues:

a) Quality department of the factory will report the nonconformance directly to NLA Lead
Auditor assigned to the factory.

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b) If the running card/mini shade band/mockup is rejected by the NLA Lead Auditor, the
factory will report immediately via email, the batch/batches rejected to the NLA Quality
Department, Planner assigned to the factory and NLA Production responsible assigned
and any other internal area that are been considered necessary.

c) CMT Quality Department must give a status of the rejection reported in a time not
exceeding 24 work hours.

d) Once the rejection is confirmed NLA Fabric quality department will reply to the email
notification with results of their findings after the review.

e) This email has to be replied to the whole staff previously described in point b) of this
item.

6.4.2. Shade between body & Rib (Only when the body’s fabric is approved according
to the standard):

a) In this type of cases, when the factory has been reported “remaining rib” inventory. NLA
fabric quality can ask to the factory look for a “substitute component” in order to replace
the shaded component rejected.
b) The factory must present to NLA fabric quality department mockups using the
“substitute” in no more than 48hrs as maximum timeline.
c) If the “substitute” is approved by NLA fabric quality department, the factory will request
the change in the MPO’s sheet via email request. (Add to the staff describes in Item
6.4.1-point b).

6.5. Mockup Storage (Running card, Mini shade, Mockup):

6.5.1. Mockups and running cards should be stored for future reference in case the client
encounters any inconsistencies, keeping them protected as follows:

a) Mockups without problems, will be stored up to 6 months after 100% of the order has
been exported.
b) Mocks ups with special approvals, will be stored 1 year after 100% of the order has
been exported.

6.6. Additional Notes:

6.6.1. Rolls presenting nonconformity must be validated by the Next Level quality department.
When the variants are seen in 1 or 3 rolls, they can be withdrawn and reported as
damage.

6.6.2. These rolls shall have the approval / validation of the QC staff assigned to the Next
Level Apparel factory or Fabric Quality staff.
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6.6.3. When affected rolls exceed 3, formal notification should be given to Fabric Quality, QC,
Manufacturing and Planning / Production personnel of Next Level Apparel Nicaragua, to
determine how to proceed with the case.

6.6.4. 10% of the fabric received with the 4-point system should be inspected, refer to SOP-
Fabric Inspection. 4 Point System. (See Annex 3: Fabric Inspection Format of 4-Point
System).

Fig 6. Fabric Inspection Format: 4 Point System

7. Documents & References:

7.1. SOP Import and Raw material Reception.

7.2. Working Instruction Measuring Fabric Widths
7.3. SOP for Handling Cuts with Screen Problems.
7.4. Screen Inspection Format 4 Point System
7.5. SOP-Width Changes

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8. Tools:

8.1. Scissors.
8.2. Tape.
8.3. Sewing machine.
8.4. Stapler.

9. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
02/12/2022 6 3.3,3.4,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.8,4, Opportunity for Terminology
9,4.10,4.13,4.14 improvement
02/12/2022 6 6.1.1 Opportunity for Sample measurement for
improvement Running Card
6.4.1c) Change of hours
6.4.2 b)
02/12/2022 6 All CutPo to MPO, all batch
to lot
02/12/2022 6 Fabric Inspection Format

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Mini Shade Band

MINI SHADE BAND

NLA-QAF-009/Rev.2/22-Jun-17

FACTORY: MPO#
FABPO #: STYLE:
SUPPLIER: COLOR:
DATE: AUDITOR:
AUDIT STATUS: 1st Review: 2nd Review: 3nd Review:

Lot Info Tubular Jersey Rib

Tape's Lote#

Roll#:

Body's Lot #

Roll#:

Rib Lots #:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

Roll#:

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Running card

RUNNING CARD
NLA-QAF-010/Rev.3 / 02-Dic-22

RM PO: FABRIC TYPE:

Check Box Jersey Rib Tub. Jersey
FAB PO/REF:

VENDOR: AUDITOR:
Status
COLOR NAME:
DATE: 2nd Review:

Tubular Rib
Jersey

1 Lot # RIB:
Lot # TAPE:
Lot # BODY:
MPO#:

2 Lot # RIB:
Lot # TAPE:
Lot # BODY:
MPO#:

3 Lot # RIB:
Lot # TAPE:
Lot # BODY:
MPO#:

4 Lot # RIB:
Lot # TAPE:
Lot # BODY:
MPO#:

5 Lot # RIB:
Lot # TAPE:
Lot # BODY:
MPO#:

Input lot info above or place label and swatch

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SOP - Spreading and Cutting Quality Audit

1. Purpose:

Establish the guidelines that the auditor must follow in the cut process and perform the audit
properly.

2. Scope:

Start with the review of the MPO information, check the marker and complete with the audit
process of cut parts and its acceptance criteria.

3. Responsibilities:

3.1. Cutting Quality Supervisor: He is responsible for carrying out the audit in the
cutting area and ensuring that the production cut meets the quality standards
necessary for input into the sewing area.

3.2. Cutting Auditor: To guarantee the sustainability of the inspection and

measurement process of cut pieces.

3.3. Quality Manager: Review and validate if the correct process is followed.

3.4. Head of the Cutting Area: To guarantee that corrective actions are being applied
and if any defect is observed.

3.5. Pattern Keeper: Provides an approved hard pattern for inspection of cut panels.

4. Definition:

4.1. Hard pattern: It is a template, made of paper, cardboard, plastic, etc. with certain
measurements, which represents a specific part of a garment and allows (together
with other pieces) to construct a garment.

4.2. Plotter: It is called a plotter or graphic plotter, it is a printing device connected to a

computer, and specifically designed for graphic prints with great precision that a
printer could not obtain.

4.3. Marker: Design on paper of the pieces or parts by sizes that must be cut.

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5. Pre-required Activities:

5.1. Color Approval.

5.2. Fabric relaxation.
5.3. Special conditions according to the fabric program.

6. Activities:

6.1. Previous review of the marker and cutting information:

6.1.1. Verify the marker information, spreadsheet, roll sequence list by lot, cut or tone, and
scale by size ratio.

de la Fabrica

6.1.2. Verify the paper to be used for the flooring (Kraft paper) and the marker for
spreading is correctly marked with its header margins and 2” overlaps according to
the marker to be cut.

1" de cabecera 1" de cabecera

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6.2. Review in the spreading process:

6.2.1. Verify that the fabric has previously relaxed for the time defined according to the
type of fabric based on SOP.

6.2.2. Verify the cuttable width, lengths allowed in headers, and overlaps after the first
layer was spread.

6.2.3. Verify that at the time of spreading, that the shade of the rolls is respected
according to the group indicated in the preparation of the mini shade band.

6.2.4. Verify that the edge is correctly aligned with the same length indicated with the
bottom paper, one layer on top of the other without unevenness at the edge.

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6.2.5. Verify that header margins do not exceed 1' at each extreme and overlap 2'
maximum after marking on the ground paper.

6.2.6. Verify that the spreading does not carry tension or waving.

arruga Tension

6.2.7. Verify the number of plies of the spread is according to the spreading report.

6.2.8. Verify that the spreaders eliminate properly the fabric defects.

6.2.9. Verify the relaxation time of the spreading and blocking in three parts is correct.

Note: The marker cannot be fixed before blocking it and/or Selvage edges cannot be cut
before the relaxation time is complete.

6.2.10. Relaxation time is according to the type of fabric spreading length according to
SOP (See SOP NLA-ENP-001, Process & reports in spreading and cutting area).

6.2.11. If the fabric tension shrinkage is ½” or more, the layer should be relaxed further,
and the marker should be adjusted.

6.2.11.1. A report of conformity or non-conformity of the process carried out must be

documented.

6.2.11.2. 100% of the lines must be audited.

6.3. Review of the Cut process:

6.3.1. Selection of the sample: The sample will be taken based on the quantity of the
total bundle including all the components, using the sampling table below.
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Muestreo
Muestreo
Muestreo Reject
Total de bultos (3 Paneles /
(Bulto) (Panel)
bulto)

´´10 - 19 4 12 1
20 - 29 7 21 2
30 - 39 10 30 3
40 - 49 13 39 4
50 - 59 16 48 6

6.4. Review the following points:

6.4.1. Verify tone: Shade must be verify laying the panels one on top of the other
technique, this can easily identify any shading issue.

6.4.2. Once the bundle had been cut, it should be maintained the order and check the
notches marks (location, bad cut, or quality) +- 1/8”.

From the selected bundles, a sample must be taken from the top, middle, and
bottom to complete the samples and review:

6.4.3. Check the symmetry: Must check by comparing both sides of the panels on the
points of neck, armhole, side lengths etc.

6.4.4. Check shrinkage/measurement: Using the hard pattern as a guide, check if the
cut parts match the edge of the pattern. If the variation in cutting is more than -¼”
notify the quality supervisor for evaluation.

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6.4.5. Once the part has been checked, return the panels back to the bundles in the
correct position and direction of the package, without affecting the laying sequence,
face, or direction.

6.5. Acceptance/Rejection Criteria:

6.5.1. Each package will be approved if zero cut defects are detected and will be rejected
when a defect is found (see AQL table), if applicable, it will be sent for repair.

6.5.1.1. Asymmetry: It must be cut without affecting the final measurement.

6.5.1.2. Measurements: If it affects the final measurement, a size change must be

requested if applicable, if it is for a small size, request additional fabric to
complete the order.

If it is rejected by more than -1/4” you must notify the sewing line to ensure that they are not
going to overcut.

6.5.1.3. Shrinkage: All bundles must be measured.

6.5.1.4. Tonality: The tones found out of the approved standard must be separated.

6.5.2. The results of the audit will be recorded in the corresponding report and
communicated to the cutter and the cutting supervisor.

6.5.3. Reports: The audit must be documented and typed in the formats assigned by Next
Level Apparel, these must be kept in a folder and must be in the cutting area for a
period of 6 months. These audits may be reviewed by the Next Level Apparel Lead
QC or NLA representative.

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MARKER & CUT PANEL INSPECTION REPORT

Dim ensión de Tendido Tono Em palm e de m arcas Direccion de tram a Cantidad de capas Alto de tendido Relajam iento

W L Tiempo de H/ Finalizar Tendido A - Aceptable

A R A R A R A R A R
(Ancho) (Largo) Relajam iento H/ Inicio de Corte R-Rechazado

Vendor / Factory (Vendor / Fabrica):

Cantidad Arriba Medio Abajo Torcim iento Resultado

Fecha Com prador Estilo Sección Color Lote Parte Talla Cortador
Cortada Com entario de accion correctiva
W L W L W L W L A R

Muestreo Resultado Dibujo de defecto visual

Muestreo Cantidad total de bultos

Muestreo Reject
Total de bultos (3 Paneles /
(Bulto) (Panel)
bulto)

´´10 - 19 4 12 1
Cantidad de inspección
20 - 29 7 21 2
30 - 39 10 30 3
40 - 49 13 39 4
50 - 59 16 48 6
Cantidad de defectos

Pasa

Falla

Nota: El calculo de torcim iento será m edido de acuerdo a la variación de los paneles en largo y ancho tom ando y cuadrando las piezas com o se - Si una operación no es aplicable se debe de especificar m arcando N/A. W: Ancho L: Largo
m uestra en la figura, luego dejar que la m ism a pieza se acom ode m anteniéndola sujetada de los puntos especificados (1 y 2) y ubicarla en una - Las m edidas con diferencias de m ás +/- 1/8" entre el patrón y el panel cortado deberán encerrarse en circulo, para indicar que las m edidas se
superficie plana donde se pueda tom ar las m edidas exactas, las m edidas que se tom aran será la diferencia que exista entre las esquinas de la pieza encuentran fuera de tolerancia.
doblada.

Cut panel QA : Cut Dept manager :

7. Documents & References:

7.1. Spreading and Cutting Marker Audit Format.

7.2. Process and report of the spreading and cutting area

8. Tools:

8.1. Patterns.
8.2. Pen.
8.3. Tape measure.
8.4. Formats.

9. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
09/12/2022 2 Opportunity for Terminology (All)
improvement

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SOP – Certification of White Lines

1. Purpose:
Ensure that the factories have the appropriate machinery and tools to produce White
garments.

2. Scope:
This procedure applies to all factories that manufacture Next Level Apparel products in any
region, and it must be fully known to the Quality Control, Maintenance and Production areas.

3. Responsibility:
The Department of Quality Control, Maintenance and production are responsible for ensuring
the correct application of this procedure; however, the information obtained must be available
to all departments that need it, this includes the Quality Control and Production Department of
Next Level Apparel.

4. Activities:

4.1. Requirements:

4.1.1. Machineries:

a) All machines must be free of rust or any other factor that exposes the quality of the
product.
b) All machine supports, and thread cone holders must be free of rust or any other factor
that exposes the quality of the product.
c) All machines must be in optimal conditions, properly sealed, to avoid leaks of oil,
grease, or dirt, which expose the quality of the product.
d) All Racks that store cut product must be free of any contaminants.

4.1.2. Machine Operator:

a) Every operator must wear/wear sleeves, in order to avoid contact (sweat/dirty/stains)

with the garment.

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4.1.3. Cleanliness:

a) The factory must implement or demonstrate that there is some type of cleaning
program during the production process that ensures the quality of the product.

4.2. Line Certification:

4.2.1. NLA Production Manager must send an updated summary of the white lines that
each factory has assigned or when more lines are required to be added in the
production plan, to the quality department/Production Specialist.

4.2.2. Likewise, the person in charge of the factory process must notify Next Level Apparel
personnel when the lines assigned for white product are correctly enabled according
to the requested requirements.

4.2.3. Next Level Apparel will assign a team member to certify the lines.

4.2.4. If the result is satisfactory, the factory will be notified that the line(s) is suitable for
working with white product.

Otherwise, the factory must review and adjust the line to meet the requirements and
notify when it is ready for a new inspection by Next Level Apparel.

4.2.5. The Next Level auditor leader that carries out the certification will fill out the NLA-
QAF-017 verification list and will send the result to the NLA Quality Coordinator who
is in charge of updating the Control of Certified Lines NLA-QAF-014 and will share
to the rest of the Next Level team.

4.3. Maintenance of Sewing Lines:

4.3.1. Every line certified by the Next Level Apparel team must have preventive and
corrective maintenance, with the purpose of maintaining the condition of the
machinery and tools that have already been certified.

4.3.2. Certification may be abolished if the minimum standards required by Next Level
Apparel are not maintained and production will be hold until corrections are made.

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4.4. Special Cases:

4.4.1. In case that a line is not certified but due to priority and production issues, a batch of
white color will input, the factory must ensure that the minimum requirements are
applied, such as:

• Machineries in good condition (free of rust/scale/Oil Filtration).

• Operators are using special sleeves.

5. References and Documents:

• Verification List of White Lines, NLA-QAF-017.

• White Lines Control, NLA-QAF-014.

6. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
09/12/2022 2 Opportunity for Terminology (All)
improvement

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White lines Certifications Control

WHITE LINES CERTIFICATION CONTROL

NLA-QAF-014/Rev.0/ 28-Mar-17

Factory Factory Representative

Certification Date
No Number or Name of Sewing Module Line Qty of machinery 1 2 3 4 5 Certify by:

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29
30

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Check list for white lines certifications.

Check List for

White Lines
Certifications
NLA-QAF-017/Rev.0/26-Sept-
17

Maquinaria

Modulo de
Operaciones Cant. Tipo de maquinas
costura #

II WAREHOUSE/CUTTING AREA - AREA BODEGA /CORTE

Item Descripción Estado Comentario
1 En el proceso de relajado, el trabajo se mantiene tapado.
2 Hay un carro destinado para el transporte de trabajo blanco

3 Carro para transportar el trabajo esta limpio, libre sarro y si áreas punzo cortante
4 Hay mesa(s) destinada para el tendido de color blanco
5 Esta la mesa de corte limpia, libre sarro y sin puntas filosas o estillas
6 contaminación

II AREA COSTURA
Ítem Descripción Estado Comentario

1 Los rack para situar el trabajo en el ingreso del módulo está limpio y libre de sarro
2 La maquinaria tiene limpio el cabezal
3 No hay fugas de aceite
4 Las maquinas están libres de oxido/sarro
5 La parte posterior de las maquinas se encuentran limpias
6 Mueble o mesa de maquina están limpias
7 La base de la porta hilos está libre de oxido/sarro
8 Los porta hilos están limpios (sin exceso de tamo)
9 Muebles o ayudas a lo largo del módulo están limpios
10 Los clips o picos de los operarios están libre de sarro

11 Los operarios utilizan mangas especiales para preservar el producto libre de sucio, manchas.

12 Existen bitácoras para el seguimiento y control de limpieza diario de las maquinas

13 Existen bitácoras para el seguimiento y control de las acciones correctivas
14 Existe Trazabilidad para el control de las acciones correctivas-preventivas

III AREA INSPECCION

Ítem Descripción Estado Comentario

1 Hay muestra de referencia y especificación del producto.

2 Inspectores utilizan mangas especiales para preservar el producto libre de sucio, manchas.
3 La mesa de inspección está en buen estado, limpia y libre de contaminantes

IV AREA EMPAQUE

Ítem Descripción Estado Comentario

Las meas de trabajo donde se coloca el producto, están en buen estado, limpia, libre
1 contaminantes y partes punzo cortantes
Personal en esta área está utilizando mangas especiales para preservar el producto libre de
2 sucio y manchas

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SOP- In Process Inspection

1. Purpose:

To ensure Quality Standards of products produced in production line are meeting customer
requirements also to ensure Quality level and quality challenges during production are
highlighted and resolved.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all Next Level Apparel products and other brands under the
responsibility of Next Level Apparel.

3. Responsibility:

3.1. Factory Production Manager: Assign the item to the proper line/module with the
experience working in a specific style and provide the necessary machines and
equipment to produce the product with good quality as required by Next Level
Apparel.

3.2. Factory Quality Manager: Responsible of quality control procedure execution and
quality structure in the factory. Also responsible of assuring that product being
produced is according to NL quality standards.

4. Structure Requirements:

4.1. Organizational Chart: Factory must have the quality structure to perform the
internal quality system.

1- Quality Manager
1- Quality Coordinator : 500 operators
1- Supervisor : 250 operators
1- In process Inspector : 45 operators
1- End Line inspector : 2000 pcs / day
1- Final Inspector: Shaded Components
1- Validator
1- Auxiliar

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4.2. Job Description: Factory quality Manual / SOP must specify the Job Description of
each position mentioned.

5. Activities:

5.1. New Style Internal PP Meeting: Perform internal PP Meeting to share with factory
team the information and instruction according to NL Tech Pack, fabric information,
construction detail, labeling, how to measure and packing instruction. Keep record
of the PP Meeting.

5.2. Certification of first piece output: In-process inspector must check the first
production and certify one garment with acceptable quality, measurement and
correct trims and accessories and use this as reference for production of the day.
Must compare with approved PP sample and keep hanging on each line.

5.3. Basic Standard Operating Procedures:

a) In Process Inspector must check that machines and working area are clean, have guide
when needed, stitches per inch is according to specification.
b) There should be no excessive WIP, at least one bundle at a time.
c) Operator maintains correct sewing allowance; Inspector must recollect garbage at
overlock and cover stitch machines for verification to make sure that there is no
excessive cut. Keep record of the verification.
d) Must check 1 cutting panel of each bundle part to verify bundling and cutting have no
major issue.
e) For roving inspection, check 6 pieces on each operator to verify, construction, stitches,
and appearance. For 1 defective garment found, the whole bundle should be checked
by the operator. Must perform 2 rounds checking per day. Must keep record for
reference.
f) The operator that was found with defective garment should stop and line supervisor
must do the corrective action immediately. Supervisor should sign the report after the
inspector certify that the problem is already solved.
g) The inspector will do follow up every 2 hours checking 3 garments on every round to
assure that corrective action is effective and sustainable.
h) End line inspection result: there should be a mutual communication between the in-
process and end line inspector. Feedback regarding the result of each process should
be shared and use as a guide for continuous improvement.
i) Lighting level should be 100 FC and above.

5.4. Needle Control verification:

a) Once a week, the inspector must validate needle control report, for product safety
verification.
b) Must assure that broken needle complete fragments are reported.
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c) Needle change report per line should be validated.

5.5. Measurement Inspection:

a) Select 6 pcs of available sizes in the morning (9:00AM) for measurement check using
NL method specified on each Tech Pack.

b) If found 2 pcs out of tolerance in the same POM must measure additional 6 pcs only the
rejected POM, if find 1 more garment with the same problem, the MPO in-process must
be rejected.
c) Check the root cause of the problem and apply corrective action respectively.
d) For rejected PRD, must measure another 6 pcs in the afternoon (3:00 PM) for
confirmation.

5.6. End Line inspection:

a) NLA requires 100% inspection at the end of each sewing line. All production garments
must be inspected for visual construction and fabric defects. This process is mandatory
to ensure product quality, and proper classification (1st quality, cleaning, repair,
irregulars, etc.). (See images below)
b) Defect must be identified with a sticker and segregate each type of defects located at
the bottom of the table, properly identified each type of defect.
c) All defects found must be recorded for statistical analysis as reference for continuous
improvement.
d) Line supervisor must collect all defective garments for repair every 2 hours and return
to the inspector for verification on the same day.
e) Dirty pieces found during 100% inspection must be cleaned in a specific area following
heathy security procedures.

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6. Formats:

6.1. Internal PP Meeting.

6.2. Certification of first output.
6.3. Excessive cut Form.
6.4. In process roving Form.
6.5. Measurement Sheet.
6.6. End Line inspection Form.

7. Tools:

7.1. Tape Measure.

7.2. Defect sticker.
7.3. Pencil.

8. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
09/12/2022 0

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9. Annexes
In Process Inspection Report

End Line Inspection Report

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SOP – Folding & Packaging Method

1. Purpose:

To ensure that garment packaging is according to the Next Level Apparel requirements, that it
should be presentable and evenly accommodate inside the box.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all Next Level Apparel products and other brands under the
responsibility of Next Level Apparel.

3. Responsibility

3.1. End Line Inspector:

a) To make sure that they follow the folding method and correct quantity per package
according to tech pack instructions.
b) To assure that there is only one size in each package and only first quality garment
should be folded and packed.

3.2. Packer:

a) To put the correct quantity required inside the box.

b) Accommodate the garments according to the instruction received as per item Tech
Pack requirements.
c) Seal the box and put the necessary trims and accessories.

4. Definitions:

4.1. Carton Markings: Information’s printed outside the box as per NL requirements.

4.2. Carton Assignation List: The list of carton number with the respective quantity to
be packed per size.

4.3. Carton Label: A sticker that is attached to each box the tells the information of what
is inside the box (Country of Origin, Item number, Style number, Color code, Color,
Size, Quantity, MPO number, SKU number, Box number).

5. Folding Process:

5.1. After inspection, the inspector must put the pieces of the same size one on top of
the other, preparing 1 package of 6 pieces.
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5.2. Verify the 6 pieces quantity and fold back the sleeves for sizes XS, S, M, L, XL and
2XL.

5.3. For sizes 3XL, 4XL, 5XL and 6XL must fold both sides of the 6 pcs all together to fit
the boxes measurements.

6. Pre-required activities:

6.1. The packer must select the assign carton per size and verify the measurement of
each box before packing.

6.2. Packer must verify the carton markings is according to NL instructions.

6.3. Packer must check packaging quantity instructions and carton # assigned to each
size.

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7. Packaging Process:

7.1. The packer accommodates the bundles inside the box, following the quantity
required per size. Instruction is specified in each tech pack.

7.2. Intercalate every 6 pcs bundle to complete the quantity required per size (hem,
neck, hem, neck accordingly).

7.3. Seal the carton and attach the correct Box label (Item, Color, Size, Quantity, etc.).

7.4. Stack 60 cartons as maximum per stowage, preparing for Pre-final and Final
inspections.

7.5. Cartons should be stacked in a pallet; cartons should not directly touch the floor and
at least ½ meter from the wall.

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8. Private Brand Packaging:

8.1. Special Packing instruction depends on the buyer´s exclusive packing way should
be followed accordingly. Instructions specify in each Tech Pack.

a) Size Strip requirements: attached the correct item, color, size, SKU number. Check for
placement.

b) Individual Polybag/UPC Sticker: Verify bag measurement required per size, safety
instructions and UPC bar code number should match with the master list.

c) Folding and packing way: follow specific instruction per buyer.

9. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
02/12/2022 2 3,4,5,6,7 Opportunity of Terminology
improvement

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Folding technique by product type

PRODUCT: SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT Sizes 3XL- 4XL

Reference: NLA-ENM-001 Rev.: 0 Date: 6-mar-17

1. Inspect the garments, and put them extended 2. Count 6 pieces, fold the sleeves and sideseam 3. Assemble bundles of 6 Pcs
on the inspection table. backwards.

4. Place the interspersed bundles (neck-hem- 5. Place quantity of packages required by the size 6. Place the box vignette with the correct
neck, etc.) and style, packages aligning body-body and neck- information and seal the box properly.

9. Modificaciones:

NUMERAL o
FECHA Revision ORIGEN OF THE MODIFICACION: DESCRIPCION DE LA MODFICACION:
ACTIVIDAD #

13-dic-16

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PRODUCT: TANK TOP

Reference: NLA-ENM-002 Rev.: 0 Date: 6-mar-17

1. Inspect the garments, and put them extended 2. Count 6 pieces, fold in half. 3. Assemble bundles of 6 Pcs
on the inspection table.

4. Place the interspersed bundles (neck-hem- 5. Place quantity of packages required by the size and 6. Place the box vignette with the correct
neck, etc.) style, packages aligning in the corresponding box information and seal the box properly.

9. Modificaciones:

NUMERAL o
FECHA Revision ORIGEN OF THE MODIFICACION: DESCRIPCION DE LA MODFICACION:
ACTIVIDAD #

13-dic-16

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Folding Method
Product: Unisex Fleece Sweatshorts

Reference NLA-ENM-003 Rev.: 0 Date: 18-abr-22

1. Inspect garments,place extended garments 2. Count a bulk of 6 pieces , fold on ankles to 3. Place bundles interspaced (Elastic Band -
over the inspection table and accommodate waistband elastic each leg. Bottom)
garment inseam .

5. Place the requested bulk numbers by size and 6. Place the labels and Tape Box correctly.
style on the number of box needed.

9. Modificaciones:

NUMERAL o
FECHA Revision ORIGEN OF THE MODIFICACION: DESCRIPCION DE LA MODFICACION:
ACTIVIDAD #

18-abr-22 Folding Method created.

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Folding technique by product type

PRODUCT: LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT Sizes 2XL- 4XL

Reference: NLA-ENM-001 Rev.: 0 Date: 1-ago-17

1. Inspect the garments, and put them extended 2. Count 6 pieces, fold the sleeves and sideseam 3. Assemble bundles of 6 Pcs
on the inspection table. backwards.

4. Place the interspersed bundles (neck-hem- 5. Place quantity of packages required by the size 6. Place the box vignette with the correct
neck, etc.) and style, packages aligning body-body and information and seal the box properly.
neck-neck in the corresponding box number.

9. Modificaciones:

NUMERAL o
FECHA Revision ORIGEN OF THE MODIFICACION: DESCRIPCION DE LA MODFICACION:
ACTIVIDAD #

13-dic-16

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Folding Method
Product: Unisex Fleece Sweatpants

Reference NLA-ENM-003 Rev.: 0 Date: 22-abr-22

1. Inspect garments,place extended garments 2. Count a bulk of 6 pieces , fold on ankles to 3. Fold in half at knee to waistband elastic.
over the inspection table and accommodate waistband elastic each leg.
garment inseam .

4. Place bundles interspaced (Elastic Band -Knees) 5. Place the requested bulk numbers by size and
style on the number of box needed.Place the
labels and Tape Box correctly.
9. Modificaciones:

NUMERAL o
FECHA Revision ORIGEN OF THE MODIFICACION: DESCRIPCION DE LA MODFICACION:
ACTIVIDAD #

30-jul-21 Creacion de M

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Folding method Tank Dress

PRODUCT: STYLE 6734

Reference: NLA-ENM-004 Rev.: 0 Fecha: 22-dic-22

1. Inspec the garments and place them extended 2. Count 6 pieces and fold them to the back. 3. Assemble bundles of (6 Pcs).
over the inspection table .

4. Place bundles interpersed (neck-hem) 5. Place the quantities of bundles requieres by 6. Place Box label with right information and seal
size and style inside the right box number. correctly .

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FICHA TECNICA DE DOBLADO DE PRENDA /TECHNICAL SHEET OF GARMENT FOLDING

PRODUCTO/ PRODUCT: FLEECES HOODY

Referencia/
NLA-ENM-008 Rev.: 0 Fecha/ Date: 12-mar-18
Reference:

1. Inspeccionar las prendas , y colocar boca abajo 2. Contar 6 piezas y doblar gorro hacia atras. / 3. Doblar mangas hacia atras. Cruzadas. Fold back
extendidas sobre la mesa de inspeccion/ Inspect Count 6 pieces and fold bac the hood sleeve. Fold Crossed.
the garments, place extended on the inspection
table facing down

4. Doblar cuerpo y Colocar los bultos 5. Colocar la cantidad de bultos requeridos por la 6. Colocar el viñeta de cajas con la informacion
intercalados (cuello-ruedo)./ Fold back the body talla y estilo dentro en el numero de caja correcta y sellar la caja adecuadamente. / Place
arm bundle intercalete (collar-hem). correspondiente./ Place amount of bundle the carton label with the correct information and
required inside the correct box for the size and seal the box properly.
style

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NLA-QAG-001 Sample Selection by Size Guide

According to the distribution of Sizes presented by the MPO:

For example:

XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL Total

125 250 950 1205 144 500 72 - 3246

1. Check in the AQL Table the number of pieces for the samples according to size lot
(Table: AQL2.5 Level 2, NLA-QAS-001)
For this case 3,246 pieces, the sample to audit will be 200 pcs.

2. To select the samples by size is calculated as follows:

(Qty of pcs per size / Total pcs of the MPO) X The total sample size according to table AQL 2.5 = Sample
per size

Example for size XS:

(125/3246) *200 = 8 pcs

3. So on for each size.

XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL Total

8 15 59 74 9 31 4 - 200

The sum of the pieces must be equal to the size of the selected sample.

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SOP – Finish Product Audit

1. Purpose:

Ensure the quality of the finished product for our end customers, conducting random quality
audits.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all Next Level Apparel products and other brands under the
responsibility of Next Level Apparel.

3. Responsibility:

3.1. Quality Auditor Responsibilities:

Apply this procedure for each order processed in the factory, to meet the quality standard of
packaging, workmanship, and measurements. Generate a report for each audit conducted.

a) Provide an area with the necessary and adequate conditions (tables, lighting, etc.)
where the audit will be carried out.
b) Personnel for transport of the selected samples for auditing and after the audit will be
responsible for re-pack the approved or moving it to the no conform area if is rejected.
c) Provide the reconciliation sheet, NLA-QAP-013, with the complete information of the
MPO and all additional documents required.
d) All MPOs must be Pre final audited & approved previously by the factory before the
final audit is presented to NL auditor. The acceptance/rejection criteria and sample size
for the visual audit is based on ANSI / ASQ Z1.4 tables (Military Table 105E), AQL 1.5,
Level II of normal inspection.
e) Certified Auditors are responsible to keep and protect the stamp provided by NLA. In
the case of loss or deterioration, they must immediately notify the NLA Quality
Assurance Coordinator to take the necessary actions.

4. Definitions:

4.1. AQL: Acceptance Quality Level: ANSI / ASQ Z1.4 tables (formerly known as
Standard Military Table) will help you determine the size of the sample to inspect
based on the total order quantity and to determine number of defective garments to
accept/reject.

4.2. OQL: Observed Quality Level: Is the percentage result of defective garments from
visual audit, selected from the quantity order using AQL table. Also known as
Defective Percentage.

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4.3. MOQL: Measurements Observed Quality Level: Is the percentage result of

defective measurement points resulting from the measurements audit.

4.4. POQL: Packing Observed Quality Level: Is the percentage result of packaging
defects resulting from packaging audit.

4.5. First Audit: Percentage of deliveries accepted in the first audit with respect to
the total of deliveries made.

4.6. Minor Defect: Represents a discrepancy with respect to what is established but
does not affect at all the usability of the garment.

4.7. Major Defect: Those defect that can cause a failure or affect the appearance
regarding product functionality.

4.8. Critical Defect: Those defect that is considered unsafe or do not meet any
customerrequirements and fully affects its functionality.

4.9. POM: Point of Measurement.

4.10. Certified Audit Seal: Stamp provided by Next Level Apparel to all auditors of the
factories that meet the requirements and certifications required by NLA. (Factories
with the validation process implemented).

5. Pre-required Activities:

5.1. Factory must present the complete and square MPO with all its documentation.

6. Activities:

6.1. The final auditor performs the audit based on the Packing List Sheet,
Reconciliation sheet by lot NLA-QAF-013, production step report, and the
available inventory of completed packed MPO.

6.2. Final Audit:

Before the audit started, the Auditor must calculate to determine the sample in the
Reconciliation Sheet by Lot, NLA-QAF-013, considering in the calculation the complete boxes
of first quality and partials.

6.2.1. The audit is divided into three parts, Packaging Audit, Visual Audit and
Measurement Audit. And they are explained below.
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6.2.2. Packaging Audit:

6.2.2.1. Before starting with the selection of the sample, you must check:

6.2.2.1.1. The quantity of boxes matches the quantity reported in the reconciliation
sheet, NLA- QAP013.

6.2.2.1.2. Must checked that all boxes delivered have the label with the correct
information, and that the boxes are in good condition.

6.2.2.2. Selection of the sample: Take 30% of the boxes of the presented batch, they
must be audited based on packing requirements (Contents, Quantity, Mixed
style information, etc.). See defect library. The Acceptance Criterion is 0
defects.

6.2.2.3. If the MPO is white or black (any style) it must be verified that it carries the
protective kraft paper inside the box at bottom and top to protect the product.

6.2.2.4. Points to be checked during Packaging audit:

• Box printing (Logos).

• Damaged Boxes (crushed, broken, wet or dirty).
• Correct sealing of the box (this includes the flaps being tightly closed and the
tape having the correct size).
• Case Label damage.

These defects will be entered as 'P06 - Misc. Packing Defects, according to the defect
library.

6.2.2.5. Points to check when opening the boxes:

• P01 - Mixed Sized.

• P02 - Count Pieces (Pieces less).
• P03 - Count Pieces (Pieces More).
• P04 - Mixed Styles.
• P05 - Wrong Label.

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6.2.3. Measurement Audit:

6.2.3.1. Selection of the sample: Take 2 garments per size.

6.2.3.2. Performing Audit: T h e auditor measures the 2 garments at all points of

measurements and apply the following criteria:

6.2.3.3. Acceptance / Rejection Criteria:

• Acceptance: If within the sample 0 measurement defects are found, the batch is
approved.

• Rejection:

a) If 4 defects of the same POM are found, the batch is rejected. (All sizes must be
checked).

b) If 2 or 3 defects of the same POM are found out of tolerance from different sizes, then 2
additional garments from the affected sizes will be measured, and only will be
measured the affected POM; if the same POM is found out of tolerance, then the size
or sizes will be rejected.

c) If 2 POMs were found out of tolerance of the same size, the size will be rejected. (The
lot in general will be on hold until the failed size has been audited).

Important: For item b) only 2 sizes are allowed to be rejected after validation, if more than 2
sizes are rejected, the entire lot is rejected

6.2.3.4. Measurement results should be entered in the Measurement Sheet format,

NLA-QAF- 008 (points out of tolerance must be circled) and Factory Audit
Report, NLA-QAF-003. If considered by a commercial decision the product will
not be classified as Irregulars, this does not limit that these garments are
counted as defective in the calculation of MOQL and RFT. They should always
be accounted for.

6.2.3.5. Re-audit: 2 random garments will be selected for the size or sizes affected and
will be measured for the points for which the MPO was rejected. And the same
acceptance or rejection criteria apply (see 6.2.2.3). The lot should be validated
for packing again.

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6.2.4. Visual Audit:

6.2.4.1. Acceptance/Rejection criteria and sample size for the visual audit is based on
ANSI / ASQ Z1.4 (Military Table 105E), AQL 2.5 Level II standard inspection for
standard orders. And AQL 1.5 Level II for Private Brands orders. For the sample,
6 garments are taken at random from each box until the sample is complete.
See Sampling Table, NLA-QAS-002.

AUDIT SAMPLING T ABLE

NL-QAS-002/Rev.02/28-Oct-22

Normal Inspection Level II

1.5 AQL 2.5 AQL

LOT SIZE (PCS) Sample AC RE AC RE

2 to 8 2 0 1 0 1

9 to 15 3 0 1 0 1

16 to 25 5 0 1 0 1

26 to 50 8 0 1 0 1

51 to 90 13 0 1 0 1

91 to 150 20 0 1 1 2

151 to 280 32 1 2 2 3

281 to 500 50 2 3 3 4

501 to 1200 80 3 4 5 6

1201 to 3200 125 5 6 7 8

3201 to 10000 200 7 8 10 11

10001 to 35000 315 10 11 14 15

35001 to 150000 500 14 15 21 22

150001 to 500000 800 21 22 36 37

500001 or more 1250 36 37 56 57

500001 or more 2000 56 57 90 91

500001 or more 3200 90 91 144 145

500001 or more 4416 144 145 199 200

6.2.4.2. Selection of sample by size, since most batches are multi-size, must ensure the
proper selection of the sample is according to the quantity of pieces per size that
the batch presents, for this use the following document as reference, Selection
of Sample by size, NLA- QAS-002.

6.2.4.3. Audit: To inspect these garments, must use the counterclockwise inspection
method, verifying that there are no sewing and / or fabric defects.

6.2.4.4. Report: At the end of the audit, the major and critical defects should be
separated and show to the production and quality supervisors in charge of the
sewing line; the Auditor proceeds to elaborate Factory Audit Report, NLA-QAF-
003 and all defective items are recorded, taking 1 defect per garment, the most
critical.

6.2.4.5. Acceptance / Rejection: The audit is accepted if the quantity of defective

garments does not exceed the limit allowed according to the sampling table, NL-
QAS-002. Otherwise, it is rejected, and a Nonconforming Product sheet must be
placed on the order and must notify the production line supervisor for re-
inspection and repair. If it is approved by a commercial decision that the
garments are not classified as irregulars, this does not limit that these garments
are counted as defective in the calculation of OQL and RFT. They should always
be accounted for.
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Important 1: If the required quantity of defects for rejection is found before completing the
selected sample; the audit should continue until the sample is completed.

Important 2: If the lot is rejected, the plant must request the partials from warehouse and re-
inspect them to ensure the quality of the product.

6.2.4.6. Re Re-audit: Once the MPO re-inspection is completed, it is submitted again for
audit process; The quantities for sampling, acceptance and / or rejection are as
described in the Sample table, NL-QAS-002.

6.2.4.7. It is considered "Cuts Rejected by Open Seam" any cut that was rejected in
the first audit and within the defects found include open seams.

6.2.4.8. Re-audit to Cuts rejected by "Open Seam": If during the Re-audit there is an
Open Seam defect, automatically the audit will be rejected, no matter if the total
number of defects found is less than what the acceptance table indicates; since
in the case of re-audits for open seams the table will be Ac / 0, Rech / 1.
(Example: a cut is Ac / 7 Rech 8, total defects found in re-audit = 5 but includes
at least 1 open seam, the audit will be rejected).

6.2.4.9. The above does not apply if open seam are found in the re-audits of those cuts
that unit’s original audit has not found such defect; in this case the open seam
will be taken as one more defect in the re-audits.

6.2.5. Once approved the three types of audits, each box selected must be identified with
the seal (auditor stamp) of approval by the Next Level Apparel auditor.

6.2.6. All boxes that the production line produces without exceptions must be submitted for
Final Audit.

6.2.7. Only 1 defect per garment or box (the most critical) should be recorded
quantitatively, but all defects found should be indicated with indicators and
explained to those who receive the rejection.

6.2.8. Only in the case of rejection, the production manager must sign the Factory Audit
Report.

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6.3. MPO Approval:

6.3.1. Internal / External Final Audit Process:

6.3.1.1. MPO is approved, all boxes that have gone through the internal audit process
will be sealed in the inner flap ensuring that it is between both flaps (long and
short) so that you do not touch the garments. - Seal of the factory.

6.3.1.2. In the case of the External Audit (NLA), the seal will be placed on the box's case
label, only in the boxes that were audited.

6.4. Reports:

6.4.1. The NL auditor should send the daily results of the final audits and / or Validation at
the end of the day to the NLA QC Analyst.

6.4.2. In the case of lots that have been rejected by the factory, they must send the 100%
inspection report after they have been re-inspected.

6.4.3. For the plants with the NLA Validation process, they must prepare an Excel report,
which contains 3 sheets (Weekly Quality Report):

a) Results of the first audits.

b) Results of Lots Re inspected at 100%, how many times have been rejected.
c) Results of the second audit.

6.4.4. QC Clerk should enter the information received in the Daily Quality Reports
report, NLA-QAF-001 and send the electronic report to the Quality Analyst.

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7. Documents & References:

7.1. Production Step Report.

7.2. Sampling Table, NL-QAS-001.
7.3. Measurement Sheet, NL-QAF-004.
7.4. Factory Audit Report, NL-QAF-003.
7.5. Sample Selection by Size, NLA-QAG-001.
7.6. Reconciliation Sheet by Lot, NLA-QAF-013.
7.7. Approved Color Standard.

8. Tools:

8.1. Product Specification Sheet.

8.2. Final audit formats and measures.
8.3. Calibrated flexible centimeter.
8.4. Audit Seal Next Level.

9. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
01/12/2022 6 3,4,5,6 Opportunity of Updating information
improvement All CutPo to MPO

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NLA-QAF-030 Measurement Validation

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NLA-QAF-003 Factory Audit Report

NLA-QAF-003 Factory Audit Report

Factory Audit Report 0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FABRIC DEFCTS SEWING DEFCTS Measurements DEFCTS PACKAGING DEFCTS
F02 - F04 - F06 - Yarn S01 - S02 - S03 - S04 - P04 -
TT FAIL TTL DEFECTS TTL DEFECTS % DEFECTS INSP % DEFECTS % DEFECTS 2.5 Audit Result Status Re- F01 - F03 - F05 - F07 - S05 - P01 - Mixed P02 - Short P03 - Over P05 - Wrong
DATE WEEK MONTH QUARTER FACTORY AUDITOR
CTN Sewing Measurements CARTON Sewing Measurements Next Level Auditorias Holes
Uneven
Shading
Scuff
Barre
Contamina
Creases
Skipped Broken Label Uneven
Pleats Size Pcs Pcs
Mixed
Label
DESCP. S29 COMMENTS
Dye Marks tion Stitches Stitch Issue Sewing Style
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Note: Format will be delivered to the CMT digitally.

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SOP- Unification and Packing of Partial Cartons

1. Purpose:

To ensure that the factories have the necessary information to carry out the correct
classification, packing and export of partial boxes.
To allow the factory is able to close all MPOs assigned in each due date of production
following the right handling of first quality garments that don not fill a complete carton.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all factories that manufacture product under the brand of Next Level
Apparel.

3. Responsibilities:

3.1. Factory: Responsible to assigned qualified personnel to this activity in order to

assure the accomplishment of this procedure.

3.2. Factory’s Production/Packing Department: Is responsible to report partials for

each MPO processed in the sewing floor. These partials must be identified with the
information of MPO, Color, Size, and quantities in order to assure the MPO integrity
once consolidation process be performed.

3.3. Factory’s Quality Department: Responsible to assure this procedure is applied in

partials and consolidation process in their facilities.

3.4. NLA-QA Auditor: Responsible of perform an audit of all this product once the
factory confirms its ready to ship.

3.5. Production Control and QA Coordination: Responsible to announce any

changes or updates to this procedure, each one in their corresponding areas.

4. Activities Pre-required:

4.1. MPO’s consolidation process: The factory will assure that sewing and packing
process has been completed in order to be sure that not exist any piece of the MPO
remaining that can affect the final quantities reported as partials.

5. Definitions:

5.1. MPO’s: Master Production Order, name used to identify production’s requirements
by SKU in NLA system (D365) and factories.
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5.2. Consolidation process: Process in which the plant unifies and classifies all the
garments of one single MPO already sewn by the production line. As classification
process will understand the graduation of the garments, according to the quality
standards, into 1st Quality, 2nd Quality, 3rd Quality and Scraps (for more details
refers to NLA-QAP-010- SOP- Irregular Classification, Pack & Billing).

5.3. Partials: All those boxes that do not meet minimum quantities required per size of
first quality packaging (72/48/36 pcs).

5.4. Partial Unification: Process in which pieces of several MPOs are combined to
complete the quantities required by boxes in a specific size/style/color.

5.5. LP’s: License Plate, unique code used to identify each carton of the MPO’s
produced in the factory.

5.6. Mix PO: Name used to identify a carton that be filled with pieces of different MPO’s.
This Mix PO can be processed in factories and NLA-DCs.

5.7. FG warehouse: Defined area by the factory where be placed all 1st quality finished
garments produced from the line. On this area just can be full cartons and/or partials
cartons.

6. Activities:

6.1. Consideration for unification Mix Po:

For the process of unification of Mix Po, the following conditions must be considered:

a) Boxes will be unified only with pieces of the same style, color, and size.
b) Boxes will be unified only with pieces classified as 1st Quality.
c) Integrity of each consolidated MPO will be maintained, never pieces of different cartons
storage as “partials” can be mixed.
d) Will be using the same box assignation designated by Next Level Apparel (see
appendix 3: Carton Assignation, NLA-QAS-004).
e) Once the box is complete, partial labels will be placed with detailed information of each
cut processed in the unification. (See appendix 1).
f) The MPO number will be replaced by PO/BATCH on dependence of the country:

• Nicaragua: 999999
• Honduras: 888888
• Haiti: 777777
• Salvador: 555555
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Taking this into consideration, the partial boxes will be allocated in the FG warehouse of the
factory or a specific defined area for the unification process.

This area must have enough space to unpack, check and store the pieces by styles and, if
possible, by color, in order to ensure better handling and control.

6.2. Unification & Packaging:

Once a MPO has been fully processed, ALL partial boxes must be moved to FG warehouse or
designated area; the entry of these pieces should consider, without exception, the following
information:

• # Of MPO.
• Style.
• Color.
• Size.
• Quantity.

With the information of quantity per size of the first MPO pending to complete boxes; will be
taken the first pieces needed per size sewn from the next MPO in process (same style/color)
to complete partial boxes of the first MPO open. (See annex 2: process diagram).

The pieces taken from “second MPO, will be digits on the data base keeping the integrity, so
will be use the original information of the MPO.

Once the quantities of pieces require by the style/size, will be place the carton label for partial
with information of both unified MPOs. (See annex 1)

Note1: In case the second MPO do not have all the pieces per size needed to complete the first
MPO, will take only the sizes that apply. The sizes pending will be taken from the next MPO in
process or to be processed that consider the size needed to complete the MPO.

Once the second MPO has been processed by the sewing line, this process will be repeated
for this and the following cuts which style and color are the same.

In case of no longer exist MPOs of the style, color or there are not available the missing sizes
to complete the MPO, it will proceed according to section 6.3 of this procedure.

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The Factory is responsible to keep minimum level of inventory of partial unification - to ensure
the shipments and close of the same, since the “open” MPO will be reflected as “Pending” in
the Product Step Report.

These partial boxes will be billed under the same conditions as first quality boxes with the
exception that they will be charged at the end of the container (Refer to SOP NLA-LGP-001).

These boxes, before being exported, will be audited by the Next Level Apparel Staff, so the
factory must present the packing list and / or invoice of these, as well as any other information
that the auditor considers necessary.

All partial boxes packed considering points describe in these procedures, could be shipped to
any LA distribution centers. Special Instructions or different relate to the destination will be
previous notify by Next Level Apparel.

This procedure does not apply to special styles such as Soft Wash, private Brands and/or
those identified by NLA at any time.

To perform a Mix Po carton, Transfer the following processes are required:

a) Send a report of partial’s LPs to Production to upload to the D365 system (On Hand List
Report).
b) Once Production Control approve that report the factory must request the Mix Po LPs to
Marker and Grading Department (Mixed Batch request report – Annex 6).
c) Once the partial LPs are received the Mix Po is unified and the Mix PO transfer On
hand is sent to the Production department. (Annex 7).
d) Once the Production department release the transfer made (Mix PO), this same
department requests destinations from the FG Assignment department.
e) Given the destination the factory can perform the export.

6.3. Export of Partial Boxes of discontinued styles or out of programming:

If the factory has followed the process described above and has identified that it does not
have availability of the required sizes, either in production in process or in FG warehouse
Inventory to complete partial boxes, they must do the following:

a) During the first 5 days of each month, the factory will perform a comparative analysis by
Style / Color / Size between the most updated Production Step Report and Inventory of
Non-Unifiable Partials.
b) If the revision indicates that the style/color or size that the factory has available in the
inventory of non-unifying partials is not scheduled in the next 6 weeks, it will proceed to
make an export request to the NLA Logistics Department.
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c) NLA Logistics Department will indicate the final destination of this shipments. For
Nicaragua/Honduras & El Salvador the destination will be DC003 (Nicaragua’s DC).
d) In order for this inventory to be exportable, it must meet the following method’s
requirements.

Using the sequence as priority to work, once the factory confirm that cannot have availability
to follow Method #1 production control will approve to use Method #2 and so on.

6.3.1. Method #1:

In the same box will be packed a single style and color will be packed with different sizes in
sequence (Example: XS-S-M or L-XL-2XL) using the maximum capacity of the box.
Carton # 23 (24 "x14" x12 ") will be used to pack these pieces.
The same partial label format will be used with the information style, color, sizes and MPOs
that the box contains.

These partial boxes will be invoiced under the same conditions of first quality (Refer to NLA-
LGP-001).

6.3.2. Requirement #2:

a) In the same box will be packed one single style different color and sizes using the
maximum capacity of the box.
b) Carton # 23 (24 "x14" x12 ") will be used to pack these pieces.
c) The same partial label format will be used with the information style, color, sizes and
MPOs that the box contains.
d) These partial boxes will be invoiced under the same conditions of first quality (Refer to
NLA-LGP-001).

6.3.3. Requirement #3:

a) In the same box will be packed different styles, color and sizes using the maximum
capacity of the box.
b) Carton # 23 (24 "x14" x12 ") will be used to pack these pieces.
c) The same partial label format will be used with the information style, color, sizes and
MPOs that the box contains.
d) These partial boxes will be invoiced under the same conditions of first quality (Refer to
NLA-LGP-001).

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6.4. Reports.

All the pieces that belong to this process and that have not been consolidated or exported
during the week's shipment, must be inventoried, and sent weekly to the Logistics Department
of Production, on Monday before 09:00 a.m.

To confirm that the factory is following this procedure in the weekly report only 1 MPO must
appear for each style and color processed or processed in the factory.

This inventory of pieces should consider detailed information by MPO, style, color, and size.
The format of this report will be defined by Next level Apparel and the information required in it
will have to be completed without exception (See Annex 3. Partial Reporting Format NLA).

7. Documents & References:

7.1. Labels for partial cases.

7.2. Partial Report.
7.3. Carton Assignation, NLA-QAS-004.

8. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF MODIFICATION
ACTIVITY # THE DESCRIPTION:
DATE REV. #
MODIFICATI
ON:
23/12/2022 3 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Opportunity of Complete update of
improvement information

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Annexes

Annex 1: Label for partial boxes:

Annex 2: Flowchart: Unification of Partials

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Annex 3: Carton Assignation by Style:

CARTON'S ASIGNATION FIRST QUALITY

NLA-QAS-004/Rev.3/ 11-Marzo 2021

M XS S/ 2T* M/ 3T* L/4T* XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL

STYLE Fabric Description Threads Labels Construction BOX PCS BOX PCS BOX PCS BOX PCS BOX PCS BOX PCS BOX PCS BOX PCS BOX PCS BOX PCS

100% Poly T-IDEAL TEAR AWAY

1510 CVC / 1K (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHAB
Ideal Crew-Neck 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

60/40 Combed Ring-Spun 100% Poly T-IDEAL TEAR AWAY

1530 Cotton/Polyester Tex 18 ALPHAB
Ideal Flo Tee 4 72 4 72 4 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 8 36

100% Poly T-IDEAL TEAR AWAY

1533 CVC / 1K (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHAB
Ideal Tank Top 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly T-IDEAL TEAR AWAY

1534 CVC / 1K (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHAB
Ideal Colorblock Tank Top 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly T-IDEAL TEAR AWAY

1540 CVC / 1K (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHAB
Ideal V-Neck 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly T-IDEAL TEAR AWAY

1560 CVC / 1K (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHAB
Ideal Dolman 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 1 72 1 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

1800 100% Carded Ring-Spun Cotton 20 single
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
MEN’S TUBULAR COTTON CREW 17 72 17 72 18 72 18 72 20 72 20 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

1801 100% Carded Ring-Spun Cotton 20 single
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
MEN’S TUBULAR COTTON CREW L/S CUFF 20 72 20 72 20 72 20 72 20 72 17 36 17 36 17 36

21 Singles, 60 Cotton / 40 Poly Twist 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

2022 Jersey Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Mock Twist Short Sleeve Hoody 4 48 4 48 1 48 1 48 2 48 2 48 16 48

20 Singles, 60 Cotton / 40 Poly Twist 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

2021 Jersey Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex mock twist raglan hoody 4 48 4 48 1 48 1 48 2 48 2 48 16 36

21 Singles, 60 Cotton / 40 Poly Twist 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

2050 Jersey Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Mock Twist Raglan Crew 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3110 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Toddler's Cotton Tee 7 72 7 72 8 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3200 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's S/Slv V Neck Tee. 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 8 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3310 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Boy's Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. 7 72 7 72 8 72 14 72 14 72 14 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3312 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Boy's Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. 7 72 7 72 8 72 14 72 14 72 14 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3352 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex Youth Raglan 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72 14 72 14 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3530 100% Cotton / 34/1
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr. Scoop Tee 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3533 58%Cotton/37%Poly/5%Span
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Woman Tank 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3540 100% Cotton / 34/1
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr. V-Neck S/Slv Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3600 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Cotton Crew S/S 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3601 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Crew Neck L/Slv Tee 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 20 72 20 72 14 36 14 36 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3602 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Urban Crew Neck Tee 4 72 4 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3604 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Ringer Tee 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3605 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex Pocket Crew 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3633 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Tank Tee. 3 72 13 72 13 72 5 72 5 72 14 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3650 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex Raglan Tee 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3710 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Girls basic S/Slv Crew Neck Tee 7 72 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3711 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Girls basic L/Slv Crew Neck Tee 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72 14 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3712 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Girls basic S/Slv Crew Neck Tee 7 72 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3740 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Girl's V-Neck Tee 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72 8 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3742 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Girl's V-Neck Tee 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72 8 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3900 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr. Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3904 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Women's Ringer Tee 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3940 100% Cotton 32 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Relaxed V 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 4 72 1 72 8 36

100% Poly
4210 NEW STYLE IN DEVELOPMENT
Tex 18
NL Susteainable Unisex Eco heavyweigth Tee 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

4501 50%/50% Poly Cotton Burnout thermal
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Crew Tee w/ Burnout Sleeves 24 72 24 72 24 72 24 72 24 72

100% Poly
4600 NEW STYLE IN DEVELOPMENT
Tex 18
NL Susteainable UnisexEco Performance Tee 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 18 72 18 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

5013 NEW STYLE IN DEVELOPMENT
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Women Festival Musle Tank 7 72 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72 8 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

5030 65/35 Poly/Cotton. 40 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Women Festival Scoop 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

5033 NEW STYLE IN DEVELOPMENT
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Women Festival Tank 7 72 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72 8 72

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100% Poly TEAR AWAY

5040 NEW STYLE IN DEVELOPMENT
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Women Festival Sleevless V 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

5080 65/35 Poly/Cotton. 40 Singles
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Festival Crop Tee 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6010 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6021 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex Hoody 4 48 4 48 1 48 1 48 2 48 2 48 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6040 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's V Neck S/Slv Tee. 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6044 65%poly/35%Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr. V neck S/Slv Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6051 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex Tri-Blend 3/4 Raglan 7 36 7 36 8 36 8 36 8 36 8 36 8 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6071 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Crew Neck L/Slv Tee. 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 18 72 18 72 14 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6072 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Henley Shirt 7 36 7 36 8 36 8 36 8 36 8 36 8 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6110 65/35 Poly Cotton Burnout
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Men's Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. 4 72 4 72 1 72 1 72 1 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6140 65/35 Poly Cotton Burnout
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Men's V Neck S/Slv Tee. 4 72 4 72 1 72 1 72 1 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6200 65%poly/35%Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Crew Neck L/Slv Tee. 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6210 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6211 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex CVC L/S Tee 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 20 72 20 72 14 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6215 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. (Pocket) 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6233 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's Tank Tee. 3 72 13 72 13 72 5 72 5 72 14 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6240 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's S/Slv V Neck Tee. 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6245 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Men's S/Slv V Neck Tee. (Pocket) 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6310 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Boy's Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. 7 72 7 72 8 72 14 72 14 72 14 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6333 CVC / 1K (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Men's Tank Tee. 13 72 13 72 13 72 5 72 5 72 14 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6338 CVC / 1K (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Jr's Racerback Tank Top w/Shirring 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6360 CVC / 1K (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHANUMERIC
Dolman roll over sleeve 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 1 72 1 72 8 36

TEAR AWAY
6410 Sueded (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
ALPHABETICS
Premium Sueded Crew 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6411 Sueded (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex Sueded L/S Crew 7 36 7 36 8 36 8 36 8 36 8 36 14 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6440 Sueded (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Premium Sueded V 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6480 Sueded (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Women's Sueded S/S V 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6491 Sueded (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex Zip Up Hoody 16 48 16 48 16 48 18 48 18 48 18 48 18 36

TEAR AWAY
6500 Crew Neck (65 Poly 35 Cotton)
ALPHABETICS
Women's 21 72 21 72 21 72 21 72 4 72 4 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6510 65/35 Poly Cotton Burnout
Tex 27 ALPHANUMERIC
Girls basic S/Slv Crew Neck Tee 6 72 6 72 6 72 6 72 4 72

TEAR AWAY
6521 Hoody (65 Poly 35 Cotton)
ALPHABETICS
Women's Burnout Hoody 22 72 22 72 22 72 22 72 23 72 23 72

TEAR AWAY
6533 Racer Tank Top (65 Poly 35 Cotton)
ALPHABETICS
Women's Burnout Racerback Tank 21 72 21 72 21 72 21 72 4 72 4 72

TEAR AWAY
6540 V-neck (65 Poly 35 Cotton)
ALPHABETICS
Women's Burnout V 21 72 21 72 21 72 21 72 4 72 4 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6610 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr.s S/Sleeve Crew Neck Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6633 58%Cotton/37%Poly/5%Span
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr's Racerback Tank Top 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6640 CVC (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr. V neck S/Slv Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6710 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr Short Sleeve Crew Neck Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6730 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
S/S Scoop Tee 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6731 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
L/S/ Scoop Tee 15 72 15 72 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6733 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Raw Edge Tank 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72 8 72 8 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6734 51 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Racerback Tank Dress 5 72 5 72 14 72 14 72 2 72 2 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6740 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr. V neck S/Slv Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6760 50 Poly / 25 Cotton / 25 Rayon
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Dolman 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 1 72 1 72 8 36

TEAR AWAY
6931 French Terry (50 Poly / 50 Cotton)
ALPHABETICS
L/Slv Scoop Tee 4 48 4 48 4 48 23 48 23 48 23 48

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6933 French Terry (50 Poly / 50 Cotton)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Tank Top 3 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 1 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6951 French Terry (50 Poly / 50 Cotton)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Women's French Terry 3/4 Raglan 4 48 4 48 4 48 23 48 23 48 23 48

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TEAR AWAY
6960 French Terry (50 Poly / 50 Cotton)
ALPHABETICS
Women's French Terry Dolman 1 72 1 72 1 72 1 72 1 72 22 72

60% Combed Ring Spun Cotton 40% 100% Poly TEAR AWAY
8201 Polyester Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex L/S Thermal 12 36 12 36 3 36 3 36 4 36 4 36 8 36

60% Combed Ring Spun Cotton 40% 100% Poly TEAR AWAY
8221 Polyester Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Unisex L/Sleeve Hoody Thermal 4 24 4 24 1 24 1 24 2 24 2 24 1 24

65 Poly 35 Combed ring-spun Cotton 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

8511 burnout jersey Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
L/S CREW 24 72 24 72 22 72 22 72 22 72

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9000 French Terry (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
French Terry Raglan Crew 1 36 1 36 1 36 2 36 2 36 18 36 18 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9001 Fleece (80%Cotton,20% Polyester)
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Fleece Crew with Pocket 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9002 Fleece (80%Cotton,20% Polyester)
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Fleece Crew with Pocket 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9103 80/20 Fleece
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Youth Zip Hoody 4 24 4 24 5 24 5 24 23 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9300 PCH Fleece (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
PCH Pullover Hoody 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9301 French Terry (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
French Terry Pullover Hoody 4 24 4 24 4 24 1 24 1 24 2 24 2 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9302 Fleece (80%Cotton,20% Polyester)
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Fleece Pullover Hoody 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9303 Fleece (80%Cotton,20% Polyester)
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Fleece Pullover Hoody 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

Denim Fleece (53% Cotton, 47% 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9600 Polyester) Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Denim Fleece Zip Hoody 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9601 French Terry (60% Cotton, 40% Polyester)
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
French Terry Zip Hoody 17 24 17 24 17 24 18 24 18 24 18 24 18 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9602 Fleece (80%Cotton,20% Polyester)
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Fleece Zip Hoody 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9603 PCH Fleece (80%Cotton,20% Polyester)
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Women' s PCH Raglan Zip Hoody 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9700 PCH Fleece (60%Cotton,40% Polyester)
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Bomber Jacket 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24

Denim Fleece (52% Cotton, 48% 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9800 Polyester) Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Men's denim Fleece Jogger 17 36 17 36 17 36 19 36 19 36 19 36 19 36

Denim Fleece (52% Cotton, 48% 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

9801 Polyester) Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Women's denim Fleece Jogger 17 36 17 36 17 36 17 36 19 36 19 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3300L 100% Cotton / 34/1
Tex 27 ALPHABETICS
Jr. Crew Neck S/Slv Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3301L 100% Cotton / 34/1
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr. Crew Neck L/Slv Tee. 15 72 15 72 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3400L 100% Cotton / 34/1
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr. V-Neck S/Slv Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6000L 65%poly/35%Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Jr.s S/Sleeve Crew Neck Tee. 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

7401S 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Power L/S Crew Unisex 13 36 13 36 13 36 14 36 14 36 14 36 14 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

7410S 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Power S/S Crew Neck Unisex 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 18 72 18 72 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

7415S 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Power S/S Pocket Crew Unisex 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

7433S 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Power Tank Top Unisex 13 72 13 72 13 72 14 72 2 72 2 72 14 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

7451S 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Power L/S Pocket Crew Unisex 13 36 13 36 13 36 14 36 14 36 14 36 14 36

60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton 40% Poly 100% Poly TEAR AWAY
6407 32 Single Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
SUEDED SNOW SS CREW NEC 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 2 72 5 36 5 36

60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton 40% 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6251 Polyester 32 singles Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
CVC 3/4 LENGTH RAGLAN 7 36 7 36 8 36 8 36 8 36 8 36 8 24
30% Recycled Cotton. 30% Combed
Cotton. 100% Poly ALPHANUMERIC
4212 40% Recycled Poly RPET. Tex 18 SUSTAINABLE
YOUTH’S ECO PERFORMANCE CREW 7 72 7 72 8 72 8 72 14 72
30 Single,
30% Recycled Cotton. 30% Combed
Cotton. 100% Poly ALPHABETIC
4240 40% Recycled Poly RPET. Tex 18 SUSTAINABLE
WOMEN’S ECO PERFORMANCE V 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36
30 Single,
100% Combed ring-spun cotton. 24
100% Poly TEAR AWAY WOMEN’S CROPPED
7481S singles. 175g/5.1oz.
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS L/S SWEATSHIRT 17 72 17 72 17 72 18 72 18 72 18 72
Pre-washed fabric

Lightweight Cotton Poly Jersey

100% Poly ALPHABETIC WOMEN’S IDEAL
1580 60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton 40%
Tex 18 IDEAL T FLOWY CROPPED TEE 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72 8 36
Polyester / 30 singles,

French Terry Sueded Face 60% Combed 100%

TEAR AWAY
9304 Ring-Spun Cotton 40% Polyester /30 Polyester
ALPHABETICS
UNISEX FRENCH TERRY PULLOVER HOODY 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24
singles TEX 27
French Terry Sueded Face 60% Combed 100%
TEAR AWAY WOMEN'S CROPPED PULLOVER HOODY RAW
9384 Ring-Spun Cotton 40% Polyester /30 Polyester
ALPHABETICS EDGE 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24
singles TEX 27
Fleece Sweatpants 80% Cotton 20% 100%
TEAR AWAY
9803 Polyester.60% Cotton 40% Polyester
ALPHABETICS
UNISEX FLEECE SWEATPANTS 17 24 17 24 17 24 19 24 19 24 19 24 19 24
Polyester.Heather Gray/30 singles TEX 27

Fleece Quarter Zip .80% Cotton 20% 100%

TEAR AWAY
9643 Polyester.60% Cotton 40% Polyester
ALPHABETICS
UNISEX FLEECE QUARTER ZIP 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24
Polyester.Heather Gray/30 singles TEX 27

100%
Santa Cruz Fleece Pullover Crew 80% TEAR AWAY
9003 Cotton 20% Polyester/30 Singles
Polyester
ALPHABETICS
UNISEX SANTA CRUZ FLEECE PULLOVER 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24
TEX 27

100%
Malibu Fleece Zip Hoodie 60% Cotton 40% TEAR AWAY
9606 Polyester./30 Singles
Polyester
ALPHABETICS
UNISEX MALIBU FLEECE ZIP HOODIE 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24
TEX 27

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3901 100% Cotton /90% Cotton 10%Polyester.
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
WOMENS L/S T-SHIRT 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 20 72 20 72 14 36

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3910 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Womens SS Crew Neck 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 8 36

60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton / 40% 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

6600 Polyester. Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Womens SS Crew Neck 3 72 3 72 1 72 1 72 1 72 2 72 8 36

65% Polyester 35% Combed Ring-Spun 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

5083 Cotton. Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Womens Cropped Tank 12 72 12 72 3 72 3 72 4 72 4 72
80% Cotton 20% Polyester,
30 Singles, 250g/7.4 oz 100%
TEAR AWAY
9113 Malibu Fleece [PCH Fleece] 60% Cotton Polyester
ALPHABETICS
Youth Fleece Hoodie 4 24 4 24 5 24 5 24 23 24
40% Polyester, TEX 27
30 Singles, 250g/7.4 oz

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Fine Jersey (100% Combed Ring-Spun 100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3311 Cotton, 32 Singles, 145g/4.3 oz) Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Youth Long Sleeve T-Shirt 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 20 72 20 72

Sueded French Terry] (60% Combed Ring-

100%
Spun Cotton / TEAR AWAY
9084 40% Polyester, 30 Singles, 280g/8.28 oz)
Polyester
ALPHABETICS
Womens Oversized Sweatshirt 19 24 19 24 19 24 20 24 20 24 20 24 20 24
TEX 27

[Sueded French Terry] (60% Combed Ring- 100%

TEAR AWAY Womens SUEDED
9884 Spun Cotton / Polyester
ALPHABETICS OVERSIZED SWEATPANTS 17 24 17 24 17 24 19 24 19 24 19 24 19 24
40% Polyester, 30 Singles, 280g/8.28 oz) TEX 27

80/20 Fleece-80% Cotton 20% Polyester,

30 Singles, 250g/7.4 oz 100%
TEAR AWAY
9903 Malibu Fleece [PCH Fleece] 60% Cotton Polyester
ALPHABETICS
Unisex Fleece Short 17 24 17 24 17 24 19 24 19 24 19 24 19 24
40% Polyester, TEX 27
30 Singles, 250g/7.4 oz

100% Poly TEAR AWAY

3911 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18 ALPHABETICS
Womens Relaxed L/S Tee 16 72 16 72 17 72 17 72 20 72 20 72 14 36

100% Ctn
7401 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 40
ID Label Inspire Dye Inspired Dye L/S Crew Unisex
120 pcs. / Polybag
100% Ctn
7410 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 40
ID Label Inspire Dye Inspired Dye S/S Crew Neck Unisex
120 pcs. / Polybag
100% Ctn
7415 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 40
ID Label Inspire Dye Inspired Dye S/S Pocket Crew Unisex
120 pcs. / Polybag
100% Ctn
7433 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 40
ID Label Inspire Dye Inspired Dye Tank Top Unisex
120 pcs. / Polybag
100% Ctn
7451 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 40
ID Label Inspire Dye Inspired Dye L/S Pocket Crew Unisex
120 pcs. / Polybag
MASK STYLES
30% Recycled Cotton 30% Combed Cotton 100% Poly
M100 40% Recycled Poly RPET Tex 18
N/A Shirring Adult Mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 20 Polybag 14x16 Total packs 21
30% Recycled Cotton 30% Combed Cotton 100% Poly
M101 40% Recycled Poly RPET Tex 18
N/A Shirring Youth Mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 2 Polybag 9x14 Total packs 21
100% Poly
M102 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18
N/A Shirring Adult Mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 20 Polybag 14x16 Total packs 21
60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton 40% 100% Poly
M104 Polyester Tex 18
N/A Shirring Adult Mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 20 Polybag 14x16 Total packs 21
60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton 40% 100% Poly
M105 Polyester Tex 18
N/A Shirring Youth Mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 2 Polybag 9x14 Total packs 21
50% Polyester / 25% Combed Ring-Spun 100% Poly
M106 Cotton / 25% Rayon/Viscose Tex 18
N/A Shirring Adult Mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 20 Polybag 14x16 Total packs 21
50% Polyester / 25% Combed Ring-Spun 100% Poly
M107 Cotton / 25% Rayon/Viscose Tex 18
N/A Shirring Youth Mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 2 Polybag 9x14 Total packs 21
30% Recycled Cotton 30% Combed Cotton 100% Poly Yellow Mini label
MG100 40% Recycled Poly RPET Tex 18 Audult sustainable
Gaiter Adult Mask
Pcs 660 BOX 20 Polybag 9x14 Total packs 55
50% Polyester / 25% Combed Ring-Spun 100% Poly White Mini label
MG106 Cotton / 25% Rayon/Viscose. Tex 18 Adult triblend
Gaiter Adult Mask
Pcs 660 BOX 20 Polybag 9x14 Total packs 55
50% Polyester / 25% Combed Ring-Spun 100% Poly Youth Mini label
MG107 Cotton / 25% Rayon/Viscose. Tex 18 Adult triblend
Gaiter Youth Mask
Pcs 720 BOX 20 Polybag 9x14 Total packs 60
100% Poly White Mini label
M302 100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton
Tex 18 Adult Cotton
3 ply face mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 20 Polybag 14x16 Total packs 21
60% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton 40% 100% Poly White Mini label
M304 Polyester Tex 18 Adult triblend
3 ply face mask
Pcs 1008 BOX 20 Polybag 14x16 Total packs 21
Notas: 1.Text in color red: pending of confirmation /Texto en color rojo: pendiente de confirmacion

2.Text in Green: Assignation Carton Trials / Texto en verde: Asignacion de cajas en pruebas.

2.Text in Blue: most recent update or validated information / Texto en Azul= lo mas reciente que se actualizo o informacion validada

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Annex 4: Box Measurements:

Internal Measures Notes:

# Num Note Length Width Height
(Inches) 1. All styles, exception 6021, must be packing with 72 pieces
2. Style 6021, will be pack on cartons of 48 pieces.
1 Current Use 21 15 1/2 9 1/2 21 x 15.5 x 9.5
3. Sizes 3XL and 4XL will be packing on cartons of 36pcs
2 Current Use 23 16 1/2 10 23 x 16.5 x 10
4. Style 8201 will be pack 36 pcs per carton, all sizes
3 Current Use 18 14 9 1/2 18 x 14 x 9.5
5. Style 6051 will be pack 36 pcs per carton and 24 pcs for size 3XL
4 Current Use 20 14 1/2 9 1/2 20 x 14.5 x 9.5
5 Current Use 22 15 1/2 8 22 x 15.5 x 8 6. 3XL-4XL Sizes will be packing on cartons with 36pcs, with exception special styles (6051)
7. Fleece styles will be packing in 24 pcs all sizes.
6 Current Use 24 16 1/2 13 24 x 16.5 x 13
8. 6491, Sueded Hoody will be pack in 48 pcs except 3XL size (36 pcs)
7 Current Use 20 13 6 20 x 13 x 6
9. Fleece Styles 9300-9600 these styles will use an special cartons with
8 Current Use 22 1/2 15 1/2 6 22.5 x 15.5 x 6
specials measures
12 New Carton 16 1/2 13 9 1/2 16.5 x 13 x 9.5
10. PFGD Styles (S): styles with S are packed in cartons.
13 New Carton 19 15 1/2 8 19 x 15.5 x 8
11. PFGD Styles (Single ones): Single Styles are packed in poly bags.
14 New Carton 23 15 1/2 8 23 x 15.5 x 8
15 New Carton L/S 18 14 11 18 x 14 x 11
16 New Carton L/S 20 14 1/2 11 20 x 14.5 x 11
17 New Carton L/S 21 15 1/2 11 21 x 15.5 x 11
18 New Carton L/S 23 16 1/2 11 23 x 16.5 x 11
19 Fleece Carton 21 15 1/2 13 21 x 15.5 x 13
20 Fleece Carton 23 16 1/2 13 23 x 16.5 x 13
21 Fleece Carton 24 14 6 24 x 14 x 6
22 Fleece Carton 24 14 10 24 x 14 x 10
23 Fleece Carton 24 14 12 24 x 14 x 12
24 Burnout 24 14 8 24 x 14 x 8
Poly
PFGD Program 45 32 45 x 32
Bag

Annex 5: Partials Inventory Report:

Master of Partials Cartons Inventory

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Annex 6: Mixed Batch Request Report

Annex 7: Mix Po Transfers On Hand

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SOP- Irregular Classification, Pack & Billing

1. Purpose:

Ensure the correct classification, storage and data associated to the garments that
do not meet the quality standard of Next Level Apparel.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all products of the Next Level Apparel brand.

3. Responsibility:

3.1. Responsibility of the CMT: Designate qualified personnel to identify

and classify irregular quality products. Also is responsibility of the factory
to assign a space that will be use as warehouse in order to storage this
product while they complete full cases according to this procedure.
The factory will dispatch the IRRs once they accumulated 35k pcs or the
equivalent to a 20¨container as minimum. Also, is responsible of manage
the transportation, invoicing and any other documentation required by
NLA for shipping process. The delivery stipulated time for this
documentation must be no greater than 48 business hours before the
dispatch of the shipment.
For CMTs out of Nicaragua, the CMT must request to Production Control
Management the authorization of IRR’s shipments. Because these CMTs
are subject to change regarding final destination or processing
information.

3.2. NLA QC responsibility: Apply the correct audit procedure to the product
identified as irregular.

3.3. Dept. Responsibility of Logistics NLA: Will be responsible for

coordinating the logistics of exporting the IRRS to the required final
destination and will create all the documentation required for the
customs process at destination (commercial invoice, packing list,
checklist, etc.).

3.4. NLA Logistics & Transportation Assistant: Review list of the pieces
loaded in the container, ETD & ETA assigned, FOB prices and payment
rates assigned to IRRs. Once the invoice has being approved, He / She
will copy all personnel described on this document or anyone that the
process defined as required. This department will be following the same
SOP related to first quality FG process for IRRs invoicing and payments.

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3.5. NLA QA Office Clerk: He / She will be responsible for create and
manage a consolidated report of all IRRs reported by factories. This
report always must be available in an updated version. The NLA QA
office clerk must verify the reports is correct filed and consider all MPOs
processed by the factoring each production week.

3.6. NLA DC’s Coordinator (D001, D002 or D003): He/she will be in charge
of the receiving, storage, and control of this product as such as the
shipping of this IRRs once these will be required by customer service
department.

4. Definition:

4.1. Irregulars: Garments degraded of first quality due to, according to QA

NLA criteria, it does not accomplish with the requirements describe in the
product’s standard.

4.2. Second Quality: Garment whose defects do not allow it to meet the
minimum requirements of first quality export and that does not affect its
basic function of use, appearance, and sale of it.

4.3. Third quality: Garment that contains one or more holes in any place of
it. This hole may be caused in the process of sewing (machinery or by
the operator), defects originated in the process of making the fabric and /
or poor handling of it.
Note: Needle holes defects are considered as second quality.

4.4. Irregulars (IRRs): Garments degraded of first quality and classified so

much second and / or third.

4.5. Invoice: Document with the detailed quantities, item and prices shipped
from the CMT. This document must match with packing list information
(quantities and items shipped).

4.6. Packing List: document containing a detailed and specific list of the
pieces and sizes to be exported. This document must match with the
invoice information (quantities and items shipped).

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5. Activities:

5.1. Classifications, Report and Handling of Irregular Garments:

All the pieces graduated as irregulars, by final inspector, must be identified with a
red arrow located in the defect affecting the garment. A factory representative, can
be a supervisor or inspection lead, must proceed to collect the IRRs pulled from
the production on each module.

IRRs collected must keep the origin information, such as, Also the garments will be
collected MPO#, style, color, sizes, etc. These IRRs will be validated by these
personnel in order to identify garments into the tolerance that can keep the first
quality category.

If the piece has defects but can be saved (brightness marks, whites, holes located
1/4 "from the seams, oils, dirty) these will be sent to the corresponding area to
perform saving practice (cleaning garments, steam iron, repairs) and criteria will be
clarified to the inspector.

If the piece contains a defect that cannot be saved and that apply to be classified
as second quality garments, it proceeds to separate the pieces containing textile
defects from those with sewing defects and write down the classification result in
the report "Irregular Classification Sheet".

If the piece contains a defect that cannot be saved and that apply to be classified
as third quality garments (see defect library), the pieces that contain textile defects
are separated from those with sewing defects and note the classification result in
report "Irregular Classification Sheet".

Note1: If garments for repair are found in the classification process, they will be
delivered to the sewing supervisor of the module, who will have a lapse of 15
minutes to hand them back to the auditor.

Note2: If more than 10 irregular garments are found in the sewing process, the
auditor notifies the supervisor of the module who will proceed to identify the causes
that the irregular ones generated, take the necessary corrective actions.

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5.2. Identification of Irregular Garments:

The Red Indicator or any other type of indicator used must be removed before
packingthe garments classified as second / third sewing and fabric.

Once the auditor has finished classifying the garments by categories, proceed to
eliminate the label that contains the Next Level Apparel logo and mark the label
containing the care / size information with a vertical line according to the following
category:

a) Seconds by sewing defects: red ink.

b) Seconds by fabric defects: blue ink
c) Third by sewing defects: black ink
d) Third by fabric defects: green ink

5.2.1. Second quality packaging:

A box with irregulars should be packed according to the following criteria:

a) One size.
b) Assorted Item for the same category (Men / Women / Toddler / Unisex
Adult, Unisex Youth, Youth boy, Youth Girl).
c) Assorted colors.
d) Several MPO’s.
e) Regular production carton.
f) Quantity: 72 Pcs / Except Fleece style, use same qty as 1st quality
packaging.

In a box you can pack second quality garments (sewing and fabric defects) as
long as these are properly separated into irregular bundles of Sewing and fabric.
See image below as reference of carton label.

*Note: This labeling process can suffer changes due to D365 updates.

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Figure 1. Case Label for 2nd Quality

5.2.2. Third quality packaging:

In a box, can be packed Third Quality garments as long they’re packed

properlyseparated. Each box can contain:

a) Assorted Item for the same category (Men / Women / Toddler / Unisex
Adult, Unisex Youth, Youth boy, Youth Girl)
b) Assorted colors
c) Assorted sizes
d) Several MPO's
e) Regular production carton
f) Quantity: 72 Pcs / Except Fleece style, use same qty as 1st quality
packaging.

*Note: This labeling process can suffer changes due to D365 updates.

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Figure 2. Case Label for 3rd Quality

Style Color Color Description Type

2NDS IR01 MENS: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR MENS
2NDS IR02 TODDLER: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR TODDLER
2NDS IR03 UNI ADULT: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR UNI ADULT
2NDS IR04 WOMENS: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR WOMENS
2NDS IR05 UNI YOUTH: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR UNI YOUTH
2NDS IR06 YOUTH BOY: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR YOUTH BOY
2NDS IR07 YOUTH GIRL: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR YOUTH GIRL

3RDS IR01 MENS: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR MENS

3RDS IR02 TODDLER: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR TODDLER
3RDS IR03 UNI ADULT: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR UNI ADULT
3RDS IR04 WOMENS: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR WOMENS
3RDS IR05 UNI YOUTH: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR UNI YOUTH
3RDS IR06 YOUTH BOY: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR YOUTH BOY
3RDS IR07 YOUTH GIRL: ASST STYLE/SIZE/CLR YOUTH GIRL

Figure 3. IRRs category´

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5.3. Reports:

The factory should send the report of irregular quality, and generate a Pareto by
default seam and fabric, which also help feed the database of irregular to generate
statistical reports.

This report must be submitted daily to the NLA QA Office Clerk:

5.3.1. Consolidation Irregulars packed (Second and Third Quality):

A box of irregular garments will be considered as "complete" only if it meets the

conditions described in points 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 of this procedure.

All irregular boxes must have their proper carton label. This describes quantity,
style, color, category, depending on the irregular type packed, that is, 2nd or 3rd
quality, you must also indicate the initials of the factory (see fig.1 &2) and invoice
number. this label must be completed in Excel for printing with its corresponding
quantities.

All boxes that are completed correctly must be declared in the Irregular Master
Inventory that will be sent electronically to Next Level Apparel on Tuesday of each
week, with the detailed information of the week to which they belong. This
document will be processed as an irregular master's inventory where the
information will be seen from the first day of inventory until the date it was updated.

The amounts in showed in this report will be considered as Irregulars, which will be
submitted for its audit and review of the NLA QC assigned to the factory.

5.3.2. Irregulars Audits:

To carry out the audit, the factory must present:

a) Official invoice with which they will request payment to Next Level Apparel.
b) A copy of the report sent to Next Level Apparel (master irregular’s
inventory) corresponding to requested audit.
c) Total Boxes with corresponding Packing list.

The quality auditor of NLA, once you confirm these three quantities coincide, the
Audit can be initiated.

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5.3.2.1. Audit Method:

a) Packaging Method: 100% of the boxes must be checked that contains the
case label. Also, 3 out of 10 boxes will be audit for counting and content.
b) Visual Audit: Use the method of the watch for visual inspection, using the
table of inspection Level, with AQL 2.5 and the correct classification of the
garment is audited according to the identification of the product.
c) Rejection Criteria: If the sample taken exceeds the number of defects
allowed, or if it finds a packaging defect, the factory must review at 100%
and submit again to External Audit. (Defect: it is considered a bad
classification of the defect, incorrect combination of the styles)
d) Re-audit: Proceed with the audit as indicated in this procedure in section
6.3.2.1 item C.

Once the audit has been completed and approved, the NLA Auditor will proceed:

a) Sign and seal the Irregular Inventory Audit format, NLA-QAF-002 presented
at the beginning of the audit. Said document will also be signed by a
representative of the factory giving approval to the result of the audit carried
out.

b) Lead quality control or NLA quality control auditor, you must send the duly
signed and sealed report to the office Clerk de NLA.

5.3.3. Storage of the product:

The audited and approved garments must be stored under the following terms:

An area will be defined in the facilities of the factory to arrange irregular garments.
This area must be restricted access, only the QA Leader, QA of NLA assigned
to the factory and a representative of the factory will have access to the area.
These garments cannot be manipulated in any way or for any purpose that has to
do with the factory directly, they will only be handled by people authorized by NLA
at the time that it indicates by means of an email and official documentation.
The export / transfer of this product will be done until the DC NLA- Logistics notifies
availability of space with the factories. **

**Note: Just apply to the factories located in Nicaragua Region.

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5.3.4. Information Validation:

With the updated Irregular Master and with the audit document presented by the
NLA Auditors, a report validation must be performed, where the reported quantities
must coincide 2nd and 3rd quality and totals.

If the information is correct, the audit format is passed to the production QA

manager's signature.
Office Clerk of NLA Nicaragua, has a business day to process the reports received
from the factories, and proceeds to deliver the irregular audit report to the
department. of Logistics of NLA Nicaragua.

5.4. Irregular Product Billing:

The factory will notify to Logistic & Warehouse Inventory department when they are
preparing an IRRs shipping. This notification will made through the email sent of
the IRRs invoice. In order to the invoiced be accepted the factory will confirm this
IRRs has the QA Auditor’s certification.

The factory will be sending the invoice to the departments: NLA Logistic, NLA DC's
warehouse and QA Dept. The specific personnel involved on this process will be
notify by the manager of each corresponding area through an email’s notification.

Once NLA Logistic Assistant confirm that the invoice was approved (after the
review of quantities and FOB process) the factory will be able to ship the IRRs.

Factories out of Nicaragua must notify, previously, to QA, Production Control

coordination the shipping needs in order these departments confirm final
destination of this product.

6. Documents & Reference:

6.1. Irregular classification format.

6.2. Report of Irregular Daily.
6.3. Irregular Master Inventory.
6.4. Manual Case Label for Partials & Irregulars, NLA-PKF-001.

7. Tools:

7.1. Colored markers (Sharpie)

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8. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
09/12/2022 3 Opportunity of Updating information
improvement All CutPo to MPO

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NLA-QAF-002 Irregular Audit Form

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NLA-QAF-016 Irregular Report

0 Subtotals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 0

Irregular Report 2nd FABRIC DEFCTS 3rd FD 3rd SD
F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 F08 F09 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 S04 S07 S09 S10 S11 S12 S13 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S21 S22 S23 S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 M08 T01 T03

Incomplete/Incorrect

Misc. Off/Tol Measu.

Manufacturing Holes

Misc. Sewing Defects

Puckering or Shirring

Shaded components

Manufactuing Hole
shape/Appeareance

Manufacturing Hole
Yarn Contamination

Misc. Fabric Defects

Uneven Topstitch

Mismatched Hem
Uneven Shoulder
Poor Compaction

Uneven Bottoms

Fabric Hole Third

Uneven Sewing

%Global_IRR
Incorrect Trim
Knitting Lines

Sewing stains

Needle Holes

Fabric Hole
Excesive Cut
Uneven Dye

Fabric stains

Total Order
Fabric Holes

Scuff Marks

Needle Run

Asymmetry

%IRR_Sew
Poor collar

%IRR_Fab
Dye Stains

Off center

Total IRR
Operation

IRR_Sew
IRR_Fab
Oil stains
Shading

Overlap
Creases

Twisted

Waving
Barre

Slubs

Third

2nd
Dirt

3rd
DATE MONTH WEEK QUARTER FACTORY MPO'S Line Supplier Fabric Type Item Number Color 1st Quality Total Scraps

0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0

0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0
0 #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 - 0 0

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SOP – Scrap Classification & Handing over

1. Purpose:
To assure the quality of the product through the classification in the process of
spreading, cutting, and sewing to remove the potential defects that can cause a
defective garment.

2. Scope:
This procedure is applicable to all factories that manufacture for Next Level
Apparel in any region, and it must be of full knowledge of the areas of sewing,
MPO reconciliation, quality process, packaging, final audit (internal and Next Level
Apparel) and finished goods warehouse.

3. Responsibilities:

3.1. Spreader operator: Identify potential defects during the spreading

process, identifying or remove the fabric and reported as scrap.

3.2. Sewing Operator: Remove all cut parts that can be consider as scrap, all
panel of body parts should be removed to avoid shading issue and to avoid
leftovers at the end of the bundles.

4. Definition:

4.1. Scrap: Are panels with fabric defects (after cutting, without sewing
process). Those defects can be holes of any dimension, zipper / fabric
edge, or any other type of defect that may cause the finished garment
not to meet the minimum quality requirements and becomes a 2nd or 3rd
quality garment.

4.2. Fabric Defects: Defect of yarn origin from the knitting process.

4.3. Edges: Selvedge of the fabric that origins from knitting.

4.4. Holes: Hole that caused by the knitting process.

4.5. Stains: Stains caused in the knitting process (dyeing, dry oil, color
stains).

4.6. Zipper: Stitches when joining fabric from the textile factory.

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4.7. Factory Scrap: Defects caused by the factory in cutting or sewing

process.

4.8. Swatch extraction: big hole where the sample was taken for running
card and mini shade band sample.

5. Pre-required Activities:
5.1. If a high percentage of defects are finding during the spreading process,
the factory must report immediately using the Defect Gallery report (NLA-
QAF-025) to keep record for reference.

6. Activities:
6.1. Scraps in Cutting Area:
6.1.1. In the process of spreading, any defect that affects more than one
garment must be removed or cut the piece of fabric, if it will affect only
one garment, must mark the defect to identify in sewing area.
6.1.2. The defect must be validated by the cutting quality supervisor or, if
necessary, by the cutting production supervisor, which will be reported as
fabric damaged in the spreading control report, NLA-ENF-001.
6.1.3. All defects that were not removed, will be consider as scrap in the next
process.

6.2. Scraps in sewing Area:

6.2.1. Fabric defects marked and not marked during spreading should be
removed from the bundles and classify as Scrap. All body part should be
removed to maintain the sequence of the panels to avoid shading
problem. If a garment was sewn with hole bigger than ¼”, labels should
be removed and send to destroy and classify as Scrap, this should be
considered to complete the MPO.

6.3. Salvage Process:

6.3.1. The factory should sort out good panels to assemble good garment, also
repairable panels to convert into a good quality garment to reduce the
percentage of scrap.

6.4. Submission and Validation:

6.4.1. For a Scrap to be considered in the MPO reconciliation or completion, it
must be presented during final inspection for validation, NL auditor will
validate the quantity and the classification made by the factory. No Final
audit will be conducted in a MPO unless the scrap is presented to the
auditor.
6.4.2. For the Scraps to be validated, the factory must ensure of the following
points:

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6.4.2.1. Present with the following information: MPO, Color, Style, quantity per
size using the report form Scrap Control, NLA-QAF-024

6.4.2.2. Scraps must be classified correctly to track the root cause as follows:
fabric defects / edges / Holes / textile stains / factory waste / swatch
extraction and other (in case of defects do not mention in the list).

6.4.2.3. Next Level Apparel auditor will verify that the quantity of scraps
reported is the same physically and is classified correctly.

6.4.2.4. Next Level Apparel auditor is the only person authorized to sign the
Scraps control document after the validation, otherwise the
information will be taken as not valid.

6.4.2.5. The Scrap accumulated during the day should be cut into 4 parts and
then send to fabric waste area. This process will be certified by NL
auditor.

7. Documents & Reference:

7.1. Control de Scrap, NLA-QAF-024.

7.2. Scrap Classification Guide.

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8. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
06/12/2022 1 Opportunity of Updating information and
improvement formats
All CutPo to MPO

NLA-QAF-012 Scrap Control Format

NLA-QAF-012/Rev.02/12-20-22 SCRAP CONTROL FORMAT

FACTORY: NLA AUDITOR DATE:

QTY ORDER/ DEFECT/
MPO ITEM NUMBER LINE COLOR/ CODE SUPPLIER XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL TTL % SCRAP COMMENT
CANTIDAD ORDEN DEFECTO

Fabric Defects /Defecto Tela

Fabric Edges/Orillas de Tela

Fabric Holes/Hoyos de Tela

Fabric Stains/ Manchas de Tela

Zipper/Union de Tela

Swatch Extraction/ Extracción de

muestra
Scrap by Sewing/ Desecho Fabrica
(Hoyos, Daños)

Cutting Defect/ Defecto de corte

GRAND TOTAL

QTY ORDER/ DEFECT/

MPO ITEM NUMBER LINE COLOR/ CODE SUPPLIER XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL TTL % SCRAP COMMENT
CANTIDAD ORDEN DEFECTO

Fabric Defects /Defecto Tela

Fabric Edges/Orillas de Tela

Fabric Holes/Hoyos de Tela

Fabric Stains/ Manchas de Tela

Zipper/Union de Tela

Swatch Extraction/ Extracción de muestra

Scrap by Sewing/ Desecho Fabrica

(Hoyos, Daños)

Cutting Defect/ Defecto de corte

GRAND TOTAL

QTY ORDER/ DEFECT/

MPO ITEM NUMBER LINE COLOR/ CODE SUPPLIER XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL TTL % SCRAP COMMENT
CANTIDAD ORDEN DEFECTO

Fabric Defects /Defecto Tela

Fabric Edges/Orillas de Tela

Fabric Holes/Hoyos de Tela

Fabric Stains/ Manchas de Tela

Zipper/Union de Tela

Swatch Extraction/ Extracción de muestra

Scrap by Sewing/ Desecho Fabrica

(Hoyos, Daños)

Cutting Defect/ Defecto de corte

GRAND TOTAL

QTY ORDER/ DEFECT/

MPO ITEM NUMBER LINE COLOR/ CODE SUPPLIER XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL TTL % SCRAP COMMENT
CANTIDAD ORDEN DEFECTO

Fabric Defects /Defecto Tela

Fabric Edges/Orillas de Tela

Fabric Holes/Hoyos de Tela

Fabric Stains/ Manchas de Tela

Zipper/Union de Tela

Swatch Extraction/ Extracción de muestra

Scrap by Sewing/ Desecho Fabrica

(Hoyos, Daños)

Cutting Defect/ Defecto de corte

GRAND TOTAL

PACKING SUPERVISOR INSP. NEXTLEVEL SUPERVISOR MOD

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NLA-QAF-024 Scrap Report

WEEK (blank)
Scrap's Monthly Performance 2022
0.90%
WEEK (blank) FACTORY (All)

0.80%
Month TTL DEFECT %Scrap Month %SCRAP Month %SCRAP GOAL 0.80%
TTL
0.70% #DIV/0! 2022 #DIV/0! January #DIV/0! 0.80%
February 0.00% 0.80%
0.60% March 0.00% 0.80%
April 0.00% 0.80%
0.50% May 0.00% 0.80%
0.40% June 0.00% 0.80%
July 0.00% 0.80%
0.30% August 0.00% 0.80%
October 0.00% 0.80%
0.20% September 0.00% 0.80%
0.10% November 0.00% 0.80%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% December0.00% 0.00%0.00%0.80% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
0.00% 2022 0.00% 0.80%
January February March April May June July August October September November December 2022
%SCRAP GOAL

Scrap Behavior per last 4 weks

WEEK (Multiple Items)
100.00%
FACTORY TTL FABRIC TTL SEWING TTL DEFECT
90.00%
Grand Total
80.00%

70.00%

60.00%

50.00%
Total
40.00% Row Labels %SCRAP
Grand Total #DIV/0!
30.00%

20.00%

10.00%

0.00%
Grand Total
Total

Scrap Report
- - - - - - - - - - - - - #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
QTY ORDER/CANTIDAD Scrap by Sewing/Desecho de % SCRAP BY % SCRAP BY
DATE WEEK MONTH FACTORY AUDITOR LINE MPO ITEM NUMBER COLOR SUPPLIER Fabric Defects/Defectos de tela Fabric Edges/Orillas de tela Fabric Holes/Hoyos de tela Fabric Stains/Manchas de tela Zipper/Union de tela Swatvh Extracion/Extracion de tela Cutting Defect/Defecto de corte TTL FABRIC TTL SEWING TTL DEFECT % SCRAP
ORDEN fabrica(Hoyos,Daños) FABRIC SEWING
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0 0 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Note: Format will be delivered to the CMT digitally.

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Quality Alert form

QUALITY ALERT
NLA-QAF-001 / Rev.0 / 31-Jan-19
PROVEEDOR DE TELA: COLOR:

PROGRAMA: NUMERO DE LOTE:

NUMERO DE CORTE(S): / /

/ /

FECHA DE RECHAZO INTERNO: RECHAZADO POR:

MOTIVO:

1ra Revisión: 2nd Revisión: 3ra Revisión: Status final del lote
Aprobado Aprobado Aprobado
Rechazado Rechazado Rechazado

Supervisor de Tela/ Director de Operaciones Director de Tela

Coord. Utilización de Tela Costura

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WI - Label Audit (Tear Away Label)

1. Purpose:

Ensure that the factories receive the correct accessories and the right quality for
the final product.

2. Scope:

Applies to all factories that manufacture Next Level Apparel product.

3. Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of the quality manager of the factory to ensure the correct
implementation of this work instruction, as well as its effective execution.

4. Pre-required Activities:

Receiving Accessories process in terms of quantity is correct as described in

the purchase order.

5. Activities:

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6. Documents & References:

6.1. Accessory Audit Report NLA-QAF-011.

7. Tools:

7.1. Sewing machine.

8. Modifications:

ORIGEN OF MODIFICATION
ACTIVITY # THE DESCRIPTION:
DATE REV. #
MODIFICATI
ON:

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Process: Production
SOP- Balance Inventory Report
1. Purpose:

Keep a consolidated file with all the information related to the MPOs since the
beginning to the final of the manufacturing process.
Show the step and the status of each MPO trough the manufacturing process.
Reflect the same information filled out on the reconciliation page (size break down,
quantities and quality (first, irregulars, and Scraps).
Keep in control the shipments and actual balance in ¨Pending¨ status.

2. Scope:

This procedure starts since the release of the production week, going through the
daily cutting, sewing, packing and finally shipment activities that should be
reflected is this report.

3. Responsibilities:

3.1. NLA Planning:

3.1.1. Send the approved schedule (release) every week (Thursday).

3.2. CMT Clerk Data Entry:

3.2.1. Up-date into the IB each weekly production released.

3.2.2. Up-date any change made to the step report (new release, swap, delete
MPOs, adjust MPOs (quantities, divisions).

3.2.3. Up-date into the IB any new MPO up-dated on the DCR report.

3.2.4. Up-date into the IB all reconciliation sheets once the MPO is audited and
approved by NL QC.

3.2.5. Follow up to the squaring process and take care of the fulfillment result
every week.

3.2.6. Sent the IB to next Level team in order to actualize the D365 System
every day.

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3.2.7. Identify and give follow up to the MPOs that are not updated due: Shorts,
damaged and differences between yardages.

3.3. NL Clerk Production Data Entry:

3.3.1. Validate the full case data reported on the IB vs. the full case data
reported on the on-hand list (Scan-1).

3.3.2. Validate data reported on the IB vs. data on the reconciliation sheet.

3.3.3. Record the actualization date when each MPO are submitted by the
CMT.

3.3.4. Up-load the license plate data receive on the scan01 together the IB.

3.3.5. Review If the information was up-loaded correct and completely.

4. Definitions:

4.1. Square: Reconciliation of the MPOs at 100% (first quality, irregulars,

scraps).

4.2. Irregulars: Finished Garments that are not 100% first quality.

4.3. Partial: First quality garments that do not complete a full case (size, item
and color).

4.4. Step Report: Is the official Next Level report where are posted all the
MPOs from their creation until their completion (ended).

4.5. MC (Material Consumption): MPO approved to cut.

4.6. SEW: MPO that is in process of production/sewing.

4.7. QC: MPO that is in quality audit process (internal or external).

4.8. RAF (Report as finished): MPOs completed and packed previously

approved by quality and ready to ship.

4.9. ED (Ended) MPOs: First quality (full cases and partial) shipped to the
distribution center.

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4.10. On-Hand List (Scan-1): List of license plate, full cases audited by NL
approved to ship.

5. Activities:

5.1. NLA Planning send the weekly production releases to the plant every
Wednesday pm.

5.2. CMT Clerk Data Entry up-date into the Inventory Balance each new
MPO released by planning next level every week.

5.3. CMT Clerk Data Entry up-date into the Inventory Balance any change
made and reflect into the step report (new release, swap, delete MPOs,
adjust MPOs (quantities, divisions).

5.4. CMT Clerk Data Entry up-date into the Inventory Balance the real
pieces cut reported in the DCR report daily.

5.5. CMT Clerk Data Entry up-date into the Inventory Balance each
reconciliation sheet once the MPO has been audited and approved by
NL QC.

5.6. CMT Clerk Data Entry send the inventory balance report to NL Clerk
Production Data Entry before 11:00am, CC: NLA Account
Programmer, Program Coordinator, Production Specialist, Fabric Control
Personnel, Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Digitizer, Quality Clerk,
and Engineering Department.

Exception: Every Monday the CMT Clerk Data Entry can send the IB
two time: one at 10:00am and other at 3:00pm in order the MPOs
audited on Saturday can be considered on the fulfillment evaluation
week.

5.7. NL Clerk Production Data Entry validate all full cases data reported on
the IB vs. the full case data reported on the on-hand list (Scan-1).

5.8. NL Clerk Production Data Entry validate all the data reported on the IB
vs. data on the reconciliation sheet.

5.9. NL Clerk Production Data Entry record the dates when each MPO was
submitted by the CMT, then proceed to up-load the license plate data
into the system D365.

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5.10. CMT Clerk Production Data Entry Review If the information was up-
loaded correct and completely on the Production Step Report.

5.11. CMT Quality Clerk send the Quality Report by email (Factory Audit
Report and Scanned Conciliation Sheets) indicating in the body of the
email number of cuts completed and approved (all sections on the cut
squared) that were approved by Quality.

Example:
To: Clerk from Quality NLA, Quality analyst NLA, Production Clerk NLA
Cc: Production Specialist and Manufacturing Manager.

Important note: Is mandatory the CMT keep a permanently review of the

production step report, if this has any updated information, this new information
should be posted on the inventory balance report in order for this to be up-dated all
time.

6. Documents and References:

6.1. Inventory Balance Report, NLA-QPF-001.

6.2. Reconciliation Sheet By, NLA-QAF-013.

7. Tools:

7.1. Computer.
7.2. Email user.

8. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
06/12/2022 2 Opportunity of Updating information and
improvement formats
All CutPo to MPO

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Annexes

Daily Cutting Report

Inventory Balance Report

Conciliation Sheet

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SOP- On Hand List approved

1. Purpose:

Provide a correct review of the On Hand List sent by Next level CMTs in top quality
products to be exported, to accurately manage what is entered into the system and
the product to be received by each DC.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all products of the brand that are under the responsibility
of Next Level Apparel.
The CMTs have the duty to send all the information in a timely manner, to achieve
the correct review for the export documents which are sent to the Warehouse
Inventory / Load Planner team.

3. Responsibilities:

Factories: The factory will send in a timely manner the Scan # 1 being this received
by the production team, team in charge of the entry of the inventory to system
D365. If not sent in this way, the plant is responsible for any delay that may arise
from waiting for the entry of these LPs, for the correct review of Scan # 2 (On Hand
List).

In the same way, the factory must guarantee that he sent correct information to
avoid second revisions that delay the approval process of his invoice.

NLAL: It is responsible for a correct review of the documents sent by the factory and
an authorized in a timely manner, so as not to affect the processes either of sending
the product or receiving in each of the DC where the products are shipped.

4. Definition:

4.1. PRD: Unique size differentiator code for each MPO.

4.2. Payment invoice: It is the format that is used to verify the information
this is a detail of all invoices; they are unified into one and takes the
name of Payment invoice.

4.3. On Hand List: Final list of the breakdown by LP to be exported.

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5. Pre-required Activity:

5.1. The factory must have sent the Scan-01 to NL production control 24
hours in advance for the information to be reflected in D365.

5.2. All the products must be complete and correct in the system including
LP, style, color, size, item.

6. Activities:

6.1. Once the factory has all the documentation corresponding to an export,
must be sent via email and attach all information to be verified by NLA.

6.2. The information needed to proceed with the review is the On Hand List
and Payment Invoice.

6.3. After these processes, the file attached by the factory is reviewed under
the name of Payment Invoice vs. on hand list.

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6.4. If everything is correct both the validation of the On Hand List vs

Payment invoice and all the LPs, item, color, style, size correctly entered
in D365, NLA will proceed to give an OK thus ending this process.

Note: PO MIXs have a special code for each country of origin.

7. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:

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Process: Logistic
SOP- Export of Finish Good
1. Purpose:
Accomplish the standard procedures to load the finish good into export equipment,
create a loading map of the product for each container and send invoices and
packing list according to the present format.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all CMT that create garments for Next Level Apparel,
CMT export staff and people in charge of finish good staff.

3. Responsibilities:

3.1. Manager/Coordinator of packing and finish product: Ensure that

MPO are reconciled, 100% completed and duly audited prior loading into
the container.
3.2. Manager/Coordinator Import-Export Factory: Coordinate the export
logistics of the finish good to the final destination.
Create all documentation required for customs process at destination.
3.3. Next Level Apparel Export Dept. Assistant: Check the packing list of
the finish good and validate all MPO accordingly the data base of Next
Level Apparel.
Review the invoices with its FOB and CMT pricing according to the NL
pricing charts.
Responsible to consolidate all export invoices into Master Report called
General Packing List
3.4. Next Level Apparel Export Dept. Coordinator: Monitor and follow up
the accomplishment of the Export procedure as well as the export
booking approval for each CMT.
3.5. Carrier / Freight Forward: Secure space and provide empty containers
for all our exports and provides the support needed to dispatch
containers as planned.

4. Activities pre-required by Factories:

• 100% reconciled MPO’s and audit approved.
• Factories Booking Request 72 hours prior to positioning date.

5. Definition:
• Booking Request: Official document to request NL to reserve container
and vessel space for export of finished product and is also used to verify
MPO final destination.

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• Freight Forwarder: Company that organizes the transport of goods.

• General Packing List (GPL): Report used to keep track and record each
invoice and container exported by the CMT to our distribution centers.
• Control Sheet: Document which is attached to each container stowage for
identification of MPO.
• SI (Shipping instruction): The shipping instructions are used by the carrier
to create the Bill of Lading.

6. Activities:

6.1. Manager/Coordinator Import-Export CMT: Must send a booking

request form with the list of MPO to be exported and the number of
containers to be exported, 72 hours prior to the container or truck
positioning date. Please note that the 72 hours start from the time of
receipt of the reservation request.
CMT is not authorized to request bookings directly from the shipping line
or carrier, failure to comply with the above will be subject to chargeback.
It is the responsibility of each CMT to ensure available bays for the
positioning of empty containers/trucks. If space is not available at the
time of positioning, NLA will not be responsible for costs associated with
additional movements.
The title of the email should include the name of the CMT. WK #35.
(Week Number) BOOKING # 1 and final destination (Example: KAIZEN /
WK#45 / Booking#1 – Alabama). The same applies for all Irregular
Garment shipments.
In this mail sequence, export documents must be shared for review. It is
imperative to maintain the same mail chain for proper tracking of the
operation from booking to dispatch.
6.2. All MPO on the list must have the correct destination for the booking to
be approved by the export coordinator or his designee for this activity. If
the reservation is not requested within the time frame established by
NLA, the positioning of the equipment at the requested time will not be
guaranteed. Any extra expenses generated due to incorrect coordination
of the CMT, such as false movement, demurrage, fines, etc. will be
assumed by the CMT.
6.3. CMT must send the "Shipping Instruction" form with the correct
information for the shipment of the BL, since after its first revision, it will
have only one change/modification request after the original "SI" is sent.
If the format continues to show errors, chargeback must be applied.
6.4. Once the container is placed at the loading bay, the CMT packaging and
finished product manager must assign personnel to proceed to inspect if
the equipment is in good condition for the transfer of finished good using

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the checklist form. If the equipment is in perfect condition, it will be

loaded, otherwise the carrier will be asked to change the equipment and
send a new one in good condition. Rejection of equipment must take
place prior of trucker leaving facility.
6.5. CMT has 3 calendar days once the equipment is positioned for exports
both to USA and (DC3), making the process as follows:
• Day one the container is loaded 100%.
• Day two CMT sends invoice, packing list, DTL Carton, etc. for review and
approval of Load Planning and Transportation.
• Day three dispatch, otherwise each additional day from the fourth day that is
delayed in dispatching, this cost for stay will be charged to the CMT in full by
means of direct debit note to the export invoice.
Cut offs for both Alabama and California shipments are on Wednesday of
each week for Saturday departure.
For irregular garment shipments, the invoice, Packing List, Loading Map
must be provided to NLA Transportation staff for review and approval, then
the CMT must submit a booking request for equipment positioning. NL
quality validation must accompany all shipping documents.
6.6. The CMT packing and finished product manager coordinates the scans
boxes adequately creating a box scan file that will be sent to NL staff.
Once scan process is completed, CMT can initiate loading of the
container with a list of MPOs complete and audited by NLA quality
personnel. The MPOs must be loaded and exported in their entirety
100% complete boxes of first quality, leaving in the CMT only the partial
and irregular ones. Containers must be loaded by style and color. Boxes
of the following sizes should be loaded at the end of the container (right
side of the door): Sizes XS, 3XL and 4XL. At the end of the week only a
partial MPO may remain which should be exported in the first container
of the following week and shipped to DC003 (PRIDE DENIM). If a MPO
is sent to the wrong destination, the MPO will be shipped to the correct
destination and the costs incurred in this operation will be charged to the
CMT, likewise if a MPO is not exported complete the remaining balance
will have to be exported by air and the costs of this operation will be
assumed by the CMT.
6.7. For each cargo stowage, a control Sheet for container mapping
purposes shall be completed and attached to each stowage inside the
container, the control shall have the stowage number in large print and
the stowage number visible.
6.8. Once the CMT finishes loading the container, the CMT will proceed to
complete the documentation required for the export process and invoice
support which are:

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• Commercial Invoice with HTS (Customs & Payment).

• Packing List.
• Multiple Country Declaration.
• Manufacturer’s Certificate.
• CNTR SUM.
• Control Sheet.
• Bill of lading.
• DUCA.
• Quality certificate.
• Certificate of Origin (if applicable).
• Scanned boxes file.

6.9. Manager/Coordinator Import-Export Factory: Will send the export

invoice to the NLA coordinator in copy to the assistants one day prior to
the release of the container to port of loading, in the established format
for review and approval. All documents requiring signature and stamp of
the CMT representative must be duly completed and filled out.

6.10. FOB and CMT prices for export invoices: Prices for payment will be
taken from the files previously sent by Next Level Apparel, these are
strictly confidential.

6.11. Next Level Apparel Export Dept. Coordinator / Assistant: After

reviewing the export invoice, if any error or discrepancy are found, the
export assistant will request the correction of this to the CMT. Once the
correction is made CMT can proceed to release container to port or DC
destination and must send the invoice for approval of shipment.

Freight Forward must have the latest updated version of the documents,
upon releasing container to port of loading. There is a standard for
sending invoices by e-mail (see Appendix) which must be strictly
complied with.

The cut-off time for receipt of invoices will be 3:00 p.m. (NICARAGUA
TIME) Monday through Friday. Invoices received between Saturday and
Sunday will be subject to review starting Monday of the following week.
The purpose of the above is to guarantee the delivery of documents for
customs clearance.

6.12. The last day for dispatch is Friday of each week. Any demurrage or
delay incurred by containers not shipped within the cut-off date and

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which are scheduled for the next vessel departure will be borne by the
CMT.

7. Penalties for failure to follow NLA Shipment SOP:

Infraction Cost Unit

Late Booking Request $100 Per container
Direct booking request
$100 Per container
from the CMT to carrier
Bays NOT available for
$ 150 + additional cost from trucker Per container
positioning
Shipping Instruction
Format with Continuous $50 Per error
Errors
Error in invoices and export
$50 Per error
documents
Incomplete shipping
$100 Per Shipment
documents for export
Container / Truck
Equipment detention at
$100 + additional cost from trucker Demurrage per/Day
USA y DC003 after the four
days.
Late submission of
$100 Per Shipment
document
Dispatch Full/Stuffed
Containers without
$200 Per Container
authorization (Load
Planning-Transportation)

Containers with incorrect

$150 For each MPO
MPOs Final destination.

8. Modifications:

DATE REVIEW # NUMERAL or ORIGEN OF THE DESCRIPCION OF

ACTIVITY # MODIFICACION: THE MODFICACION:
12/12/22 22 Update Formats

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Annexes:

1. Next Level Apparel Booking Request Form

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2. Standard email to share the invoice.

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3. Payment Invoice.

PAYMENT INVOICE
(1)Manufacturer/Factory (8) No. & Date of invoice 5-Jan-22
0 0
0 (9) No. & Date of L/C
0
0 (10) L/C issuing bank
0
(2) For Account & Risk of Messrs
YS GARMENTS LLC.DBA NEXT LEVEL APPAREL
214 BRUNER MILL ROAD (11) Remarks
AS HFORD, AL 36312
TELF (310) 631 - 4955 *COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: NICARAGUA
(3)Notify Party *THE SHIPM ENT IS COM PRISED OF WEARING APPAREL AND CONTAINS
S OVEREIGN CONTAINER INC NO WOOD PACKING M ATERIAL.
4236 ALBANY POS T ROAD
S UITE J UNITED S TATES
T: 201.360.3999
(4) Port of loading (5) Final destination
PUERTO EL RAMA ASHFORD, AL 36312
USA CONTAINER # 0
(6) Carrier (7) S ailing on or about S EAL CUS TOMER: 0
Charlotte 254 12-Jan-22 OTHER S EAL: 0
(12) Marks and numbers of PKGS
(13) Description of goods (14) Q uantity/Unit (15) Unit-Price (16) Amount
ITEM # FABRIC DESCRIPTION
3312 60% COTTON / 40% POLYES TER BOY'S CREW NECK S /S TEE.
3600 100% COMBED RING-S PUN COTTON 90% COTTON /10% MEN'S CREW NECK S /S LV TEE.
3602 100% COTTON MEN'S LONG BODY CREW
6210 60% COTTON / 40% POLYES TER MEN'S CREW NECK S /S LV TEE.
6411 60% COTTON / 40% POLYES TER L/S S UEDED CREW
6733 50% POLY / 25% COTTON / 25% RAYON RAW EDGE TANK

P.O. ST YLE:
CTN: 1085
PIECE: 71,892
SIDE M ARKS SIZE: XS-S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL-4XL
G.W.
N.W. MPO # TRANSFER# PO # ITEM# CO LO R SERVICE ITEM Q 'TY U/PRICE AMO UNT
MEASUREMENT : 434978 T -0000182 POC-000001907 3312 T AHIT I BLUE SVC3312-XS-XL 9,072 PCS $0.3503/PC $3,177.92
424661 T -0000182 POC-000001909 3600 NAT URAL SVC3600-XS-2X 4,176 PCS $0.3498/PC $1,460.76
424661 T -0000182 POC-000001909 3600 NAT URAL SVC3600-3X-6X 216 PCS $0.4198/PC $90.68
436151 T -0000182 POC-000001908 3600 KELLY GREEN SVC3600-XS-2X 6,696 PCS $0.3498/PC $2,342.26
436151 T -0000182 POC-000001908 3600 KELLY GREEN SVC3600-3X-6X 144 PCS $0.4198/PC $60.45
442690 T -0000182 POC-000001910 3600 CARDINAL SVC3600-XS-2X 4,104 PCS $0.3498/PC $1,435.58
439704 T -0000182 POC-000001915 3602 BLACK SVC3602-XS-2X 2,520 PCS $0.3862/PC $973.22
440842 T -0000182 POC-000001916 3602 BLACK SVC3602-XS-2X 576 PCS $0.3862/PC $222.45
440842 T -0000182 POC-000001916 3602 BLACK SVC3602-3X-6X 72 PCS $0.4562/PC $32.85
417948 T -0000182 POC-000001920 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-XS-2X 10,872 PCS $0.3498/PC $3,803.03
417948 T -0000182 POC-000001920 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-3X-6X 252 PCS $0.4198/PC $105.79
432866 T -0000182 POC-000001921 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-XS-2X 288 PCS $0.3498/PC $100.74
432866 T -0000182 POC-000001921 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-3X-6X 1,224 PCS $0.4198/PC $513.84
434150 T -0000182 POC-000001923 6210 RED SVC6210-XS-2X 9,000 PCS $0.3498/PC $3,148.20
434150 T -0000182 POC-000001923 6210 RED SVC6210-3X-6X 108 PCS $0.4198/PC $45.34
435422 T -0000182 POC-000001924 6210 RED SVC6210-XS-2X 9,072 PCS $0.3498/PC $3,173.39
435422 T -0000182 POC-000001924 6210 RED SVC6210-3X-6X 144 PCS $0.4198/PC $60.45
435572 T -0000021 POC-000001922 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-XS-2X 1,224 PCS $0.3498/PC $428.16
425644 T -0000182 POC-000001925 6411 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6411-XS-2X 3,960 PCS $0.4605/PC $1,823.58
425644 T -0000182 POC-000001925 6411 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6411-3X-6X 108 PCS $0.5305/PC $57.29
439078 T -0000182 POC-000001926 6733 VINT AGE BLACK SVC6733-XS-2X 8,064 PCS $0.3447/PC $2,779.66
TOTAL : 71,892 PCS $25,835.63

PLUS: VISA TPL 1NI CHARGES:

CUSTOMS SERVICE : US$85.00
GRAND TOTAL: US$25,920.63

T OT AL NCT WCIGHT : 9,593.74 KGS

T OT AL GROSS WCIGHT : 10,654.69 KGS

SIGNED BY

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4. Packing List.

PACKING LIST
(1)Manufacturer/Factory (8) No. & DatC of invoicC 5-Jan-22
0 0
0 (9) No. & DatC of L/C
0
0
0 (10) L/C issuing bank
(2) For Account & Risk of Messrs
YS GARMENTS LLC.DBA NEXT LEVEL APPAREL
214 BRUNER MILL ROAD (11) RCmarks
AS HFORD, AL 36312
TELF (310) 631 - 4955
(3)Notify Party
S OVEREIGN CONTAINER INC N. WCIGHT : 9,593.74 KGS
4236 ALBANY POS T ROAD G. WEIGHT : 10,654.69 KGS
S UITE J UNITED S TATES
T: 201.360.3999
(4) Port of loading (5) Final destination
AS HFORD, AL 36312
PUERTO EL RAMA US A
(6) Carrier (7) S ailing on or about
Charlotte 254 12-Jan-22
(12) Marks and numbers of PKGS (13) Description of goods (14) Q uantity/Unit
(15) Unit-Price(16) Amount
ITEM # FABRIC DESCRIPTION
MAIN MARKS 3312 60% CO TTO N / 40% PO LYESTER BO Y'S CREW NECK S/S TEE.
3600
100% CO MBED RING-SPUN CO TTO N 90% CO TTO N /10% PO LIESTER HTR GRAY MEN'S CREW NECK S/SLV TEE.
3602 100% CO TTO N MEN'S LO NG BO DY CREW
6210 60% CO TTO N / 40% PO LYESTER MEN'S CREW NECK S/SLV TEE.
6411 60% CO TTO N / 40% PO LYESTER L/S SUEDED CREW
6733 50% PO LY / 25% CO TTO N / 25% RAYO N RAW EDGE TANK

P.O. ST YLE:
CTN: 1,085 COLOR:
PIECE: 71,892
SIZE: XS-S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL-4XL *SIZE/COLOR BREAKDOWN
MEASUREMENT :
MPO # ITEM# CO LO R SERVICE ITEM XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL TO TAL CTNS
434978 3312 T AHIT I BLUE SVC3312-XS-XL 1,080 0 1,584 0 2,808 0 2,808 792 0 0 0 0 0 9,072 PCS 126
424661 3600 NAT URAL SVC3600-XS-2X 72 0 720 0 1,008 0 1,080 936 360 0 0 0 0 4,176 PCS 58
424661 3600 NAT URAL SVC3600-3X-6X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 108 0 0 216 PCS 6
436151 3600 KELLY GREEN SVC3600-XS-2X 0 0 1,008 0 1,368 0 1,944 1,512 864 0 0 0 0 6,696 PCS 93
436151 3600 KELLY GREEN SVC3600-3X-6X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 36 0 0 144 PCS 4
442690 3600 CARDINAL SVC3600-XS-2X 0 0 1,512 0 1,728 0 864 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,104 PCS 57
439704 3602 BLACK SVC3602-XS-2X 0 0 0 0 1,656 0 864 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,520 PCS 35
440842 3602 BLACK SVC3602-XS-2X 0 0 0 0 0 0 72 360 144 0 0 0 0 576 PCS 8
440842 3602 BLACK SVC3602-3X-6X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72 0 0 0 72 PCS 2
417948 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-XS-2X 0 0 1,584 0 1,944 0 3,096 2,664 1,584 0 0 0 0 10,872 PCS 151
417948 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-3X-6X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 252 0 0 0 252 PCS 7
432866 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-XS-2X 0 0 216 0 0 0 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 288 PCS 4
432866 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-3X-6X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,116 108 0 0 1,224 PCS 34
434150 6210 RED SVC6210-XS-2X 0 0 792 0 2,160 0 2,664 2,232 1,152 0 0 0 0 9,000 PCS 125
434150 6210 RED SVC6210-3X-6X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 0 0 0 108 PCS 3
435422 6210 RED SVC6210-XS-2X 0 0 792 0 2,160 0 2,736 2,232 1,152 0 0 0 0 9,072 PCS 126
435422 6210 RED SVC6210-3X-6X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 144 0 0 0 144 PCS 4
435572 6210 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6210-XS-2X 0 0 0 0 0 0 360 576 288 0 0 0 0 1,224 PCS 17
425644 6411 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6411-XS-2X 108 0 684 0 1,620 0 0 792 756 0 0 0 0 3,960 PCS 110
425644 6411 DARK HEAT HER GRAY SVC6411-3X-6X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 0 0 0 108 PCS 3
439078 6733 VINT AGE BLACK SVC6733-XS-2X 648 0 1,656 0 1,008 0 2,448 1,656 648 0 0 0 0 8,064 PCS 112
TO TAL 1,908 10,548 17,460 19,008 13,752 6,948 2,016 252 0 0 71,892 PCS 1,085 CTNS

TO TAL NET WEIGHT : 9,593.74 KGS

TO TAL GRO SS WEIGHT : 10,654.69 KGS
MANUFACT URER NAME:
NAME: SIGNED BY
ADDRESS:

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SOP- Social Compliance

XIII. CODE OF CONDUCT

***This Chapter applies to all Vendors, regardless of the product (or service) they supply to NLA.

At Next Level Apparel, we are committed to:

• A standard of excellence in every aspect of our global business

• Ethical and responsible conduct in all operations
• Respecting the rights of all individuals throughout our global supply chain
• Mitigating our negative impact on the environment

We expect these same commitments to be shared by all manufacturers of Next Level Apparel.
Should any differences or conflicts arise in our supply chain, the highest standard will always
apply. At a minimum, we require that all manufacturers of Next Level Apparel merchandise meet
the following standards:

Employment Relationship. Employers shall adopt and adhere to rules and conditions of
employment that respect workers and, at a minimum, safeguard their rights under national and
international labor and social security laws and regulations.

Nondiscrimination. No person shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including

hiring, compensation, advancement, discipline, termination or retirement, on the basis of gender,
race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, social group or
ethnic origin.

Harassment or Abuse. Every employee shall be treated with respect and dignity. No employee
shall be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.

Forced Labor. There shall be no use of forced labor, including prison labor, indentured labor,
bonded labor or any other form of forced labor. See APPENDIX 24 for additional information on
this subject.

Child Labor. No person shall be employed under the age of 15 or under the age for completion of
compulsory education, whichever is higher.

Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining. Employers shall recognize and respect the
right of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Health, Safety and Environment. Employers shall provide a safe and healthy workplace setting to
prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with, or occurring in the course of
work or as a result of the operation of employers’ facilities. Employers shall adopt responsible
measures to mitigate negative impacts that the workplace has on the environment.

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Hours of Work. Employers shall not require workers to work more than the regular and overtime
hours allowed by the law of the country where the workers are employed. The regular work week
shall not exceed 48 hours. Employers shall allow workers at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in
every seven-day period. All overtime work shall be consensual. Employers shall not request
overtime on a regular basis and shall compensate all overtime work at a premium rate. Other than
in exceptional circumstances, the sum of regular and overtime hours in a week shall not exceed 60
hours.

XIII. CODE OF CONDUCT (continued)

Compensation. Every worker has a right to compensation for a regular work week that is sufficient
to meet the worker’s basic needs and provide some discretionary income. Employers shall pay at
least the minimum wage or the appropriate prevailing wage, whichever is higher, comply with all
legal requirements on wages, and provide any fringe benefits required by law or contract. Where
compensation does not meet workers’ basic needs and provide some discretionary income, each
employer shall work with the Fair Labor Association (“FLA”) to take appropriate actions that seek
to progressively realize a level of compensation that does.

Subcontracting. Any Vendor who accepts a purchase order from NLA agrees that they will not use
subcontractors for the manufacture of Next Level Apparel’s merchandise or components thereof
without Next Level Apparel’s express written consent, and only after the subcontractor has
entered into a written commitment with Next Level Apparel’s to comply with this Code of
Conduct.

For questions, comments or concerns, please contact the Director of Corporate Social
Responsibility at [email protected].

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XIV. SOCIAL COMPLIANCE

***This Chapter applies to all CMT vendors.

PART 1: PRE-QUALIFICATION & VENDOR ON-BOARDING

This section describes the process followed by Next Level Apparel to evaluate potential suppliers
for risks to social compliance and once identified, to reduce identified risks to an acceptable level
prior to officially on-boarding a new vendor into the NLA supply chain.

Prior to onboarding a potential supplier, the NLA’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) will work with the Sourcing Team and the targeted vendor to:

1. Understand the factory workplace environment and compliance risks.

2. Obtain the formal commitment from each supplier to uphold the Next Level Apparel and
FLA standards and compliance benchmarks.
3. Train supplier representatives on the applicable social compliance standards.
4. Participate in periodic semi-unannounced workplace audits.
5. Remediate identified non-compliance issues in a timely manner.

No vendor will be added to the NLA supply chain without approval from the NLA Director of
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

1. Pre-Qualification1

a. The NLA Sourcing Manager will contact the Director of CSR when a potential new supplier
or factory is identified, allowing enough lead time to complete the approval process.

b. Director of CSR contacts factory to collect below information:

i. Vendor Profile
ii. Previous social audits (if applicable)
iii. Factory certifications (if applicable)

c. The factory must be WRAP certified and enrolled in the Better Work program (where
applicable). The factory must submit a social audit (completed within prior 12 months)
from an acceptable third-party monitoring firm, or an audit conducted by an FLA
Participating Company (PC) Affiliate.

d. Factories with no previous social audits must go through the NLA Pre-Qualification Audit
prior to approval.
i. Factory may be required to pay for the initial audit, depending on the planned
contract
relationship and the requirements of Next Level Apparel customers.
ii. If the factory successfully completes the audit and addresses any serious findings in a
timely manner, it may receive credit for the audit cost.

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e. Zero Tolerance issues found. Factories with identified Zero Tolerance2 issues will not be
approved until those issues are effectively addressed. Egregious non-compliances include:
child labor, forced labor, imminent danger health & safety hazards, serious harassment
and abuse, etc.

f. No Zero Tolerance issues. If the audit does not find any Zero Tolerance issues, NLA will
work with the factory to remediate identified major and minor non-compliances using
formal corrective action plans.

g. No subcontracting. Subcontracting is not permitted without written

authorization/approval from NLA. Unapproved subcontracting by any NLA vendor is
strictly prohibited.

h. Once a factory completes Pre-Assessment procedure and has been approved by Social
Compliance team, the Director of CSR notifies the Manufacturing Team.

d. Current approved factories must update their Vendor Profile3 once a year in January. This
will be facilitated by the NLA compliance team.

2. New Supplier Onboarding. Once a supplier has passed the pre-qualification process, the
Director of
CSR will send out an email welcoming the vendor to the NLA supply chain. This communication
will also contain additional instructions, information and NLA’s Terms of Engagement4. The
vendor must sign and return all required documents/acknowledgement forms to the Director
of CSR within one week following receipt the NLA’s on-boarding email. The welcome kit
includes the following forms and agreements.
a. Next Level Apparel Terms of Engagement. Vendor must sign, stamp and return the NLA
Terms
of engagement to the Director of CSR.
b. Workplace Code of Conduct/Translated Code of Conduct. Vendor is required to post this
document in a visible place where all workers can access and take a picture of the
posting.
c. NLA Pre-Assessment Factory Profile. Vendor must fully complete and return the
completed
profile to the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
d. Audit Reports (if any). Vendor is to email the last 2 audit reports and any current
certifications
held by the Vendor/Vendor’s factory.

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3. Continuous Monitoring. NLA requires an annual social compliance audit at all facilities
where
finished goods are produced (tier 1 suppliers). All tier 1 suppliers are required to be WRAP
certified and to be members of Better Work (where applicable based on where Better Work
operates). NLA has a supplemental audit tool5 that must be used during all WRAP audits to
ensure all NLA compliance benchmarks are checked and met. Furthermore, in Better Work
countries, all vendors are required to be members and follow Better Work’s annual
assessment cycle in which they work directly with the factory to ensure program sustainability.

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a. Audit Payment Policy (**Only Applicable in Better Work countries**)

NLA recognizes that tier 1 facilities assume a financial responsibility during annual compliance
audits/assessments. Since NLA requires WRAP and Better Work certification, NLA will
reimburse the tier 1 facility for the WRAP certification and audit fee ONLY if the factory is
WRAP certified during the initial audit. If the tier 1 facility requires a WRAP re-assessment, the
factory is responsible for the full payment. This policy is only applicable to factories enrolled in
the Better Work Program.

The factory should submit an invoice to YS Garments, LLC dba Next Level Apparel for total
amount of reimbursement. They should state clearly the amount and that it is for WRAP audit
reimbursement. Please send directly to AP invoices email at [email protected]
and copy [email protected].

SOCIAL COMPLIANCE – Notes

1. See APPENDIX 25 for NLA’s Pre-Qualification Flow Chart.
2. See APPENDIX 25 for NLA’s Zero Tolerance Issues.
3. See APPENDIX 26 for NLA’s Vendor Profile.
4. See APPENDIX 27 for NLA’s Terms of Engagement.
5. See APPENDIX 28 for NLA’s Supplemental Audit Tool.

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Process: Production Specialist – All Vendors

SOP- Production Specialist – All Vendors

It is Vendor’s responsibility to ensure that all products sold/shipped to NLA

conforms in all respects to the specifications set forth in the Fabric Specification
Worksheets, the Tech Pack and the approved TOP samples and is within
tolerances to all quality parameters detailed in this manual or otherwise.
Notwithstanding, NLA reserves the right to deploy a Production Specialist
(“Specialist”) to work on-site at Vendor’s manufacturing facility/facilities to validate
the quality of all products manufactured by Vendor for NLA. The role of the
Specialist is applicable to both fabric vendors, full-package and CMT vendors in
any region or country where NLA production is being undertaken.
1. Distribution:
The role and responsibilities of the Production Specialist should be fully
understood by Vendor’s management and key floor personnel at production sites
responsible for or otherwise involved with:
a. Fabric and full-package quality control.
b. Color quality control /color laboratory.
c. Production (all aspects thereof).
d. Planning.
e. Logistics/transportation.
2. Definition:
The Specialist is an employee or agent of NLA who is dispatched to work, on-site,
at the manufacturing facility (or facilities) of the designated Vendor. The Specialist
will work with management, production floor personnel, laboratory personnel and
office staff (in the areas identified in the introductory portion of this section) to
inspect or otherwise review the quality and to confirm that Vendor is following the
established QC standards, color standards and other requirements set forth in this
manual or other NLA publications.

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3. Notice to and cooperation of Vendor:

NLA will provide reasonable notice of their intention to dispatch a specialist to their
facility. The Vendor will be called on to assist in issuing or preparing any
documentation NLA may require of them as part of the visa requirements of the
country or countries of destination earmarked for on-site work by the Specialist(s).
4. Role of Specialist:
The Specialist works on-site at the Vendor’s facility to review the status of
production and to confirm, in general, that the orders produced by the Vendor meet
NLA standards for production and quality. In the event the Specialist concludes,
based on reasonable inspection efforts, that any portion of Vendor’s products do
not satisfy NLA standards, the Specialist can refuse to release a MPO or MPOs for
shipment. The decision of the Specialist is binding until such a time that all
requirements are satisfied, or a written waiver is obtained by designated
management personnel.

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 ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREEMENT

Supplier Legal Name: ____________________________________

By: ______________________________

Title: _____________________________ Date: _________________________