Lay the top and bottoms side by side and check that they match in colour, then check the waistband, the seams and the neck label. A pyjama set quality check has one step most garments do not: making sure two pieces that will be sold together look like they belong together.
The sample is where you agree what the bulk order will look like. The delivery is where you confirm it does. This checklist works for any style in our white label pyjama sets and nightwear range: shirt-and-trouser sets, shorts sets, nightdresses and robes.
Checking the sample
Fit
Check fit in the positions people sleep and lounge in, not only standing in front of a mirror.
| Style | What to check |
|---|---|
| Shirt-and-trouser set | Shirt does not pull across the back or between buttons when lying down; sleeves long enough with arms bent; trousers comfortable sitting |
| Shorts set | Shorts length right for your audience; leg opening comfortable; top length covers the waistband |
| Nightdress | Length as intended; room through the hip for movement; neckline sits evenly |
| Robe | Front overlaps well when tied; belt long enough; sleeves comfortable rolled back |
Measure the sample flat and compare it with our size chart. Then wear it.
Waistbands
The waistband decides whether pyjama bottoms feel comfortable through the night. Check that:
- It is comfortable relaxed and stretches easily over the hips.
- Any elastic is evenly gathered all the way round.
- A drawstring, if present, runs freely and is securely finished at the ends.
- The size label at the inside back sits flat.
Fabric and colour
- Does the fabric match your approved swatch in weight, colour and handle?
- Matching: do the top and bottoms match in colour under daylight? Sets are cut from one fabric, but check anyway.
- On pale cotton poplin or light rayon, is it more sheer than you want?
- On satin, is the sheen even, with no pulled threads or marks?
Seams, details and branding
Stitching and finish
- Seams are straight with no loose threads or skipped stitches.
- Inside seams are neatly finished and soft against the skin.
- Buttons are secure, buttonholes clean, and the front lies flat when buttoned.
- Collars and cuffs are even left to right.
- Piping, if used, runs evenly and meets cleanly at corners.
- Hems are level on shirts, trousers, shorts and nightdresses.
- On satin, seams lie flat without puckering.
Branding and packing
- Neck label or printed inside-neck label is soft and straight. Lie down in the garment to check it does not rub.
- Care label is in the side seam with your wording, and states gentler washing for rayon and satin.
- Pocket embroidery is the right size, position and thread colour, with no puckering on satin.
- Hang tag details are correct.
- Packing matches your order: top and bottoms folded together, tissue in place for gift packs, pouch or box closed neatly.
Wash the sample
Wash it once following your care label, then check:
- Have the top and bottoms changed in length or width, and by the same amount?
- Has the colour faded or run?
- Has the waistband kept its stretch?
- For satin, has the surface stayed smooth?
If the result is not what you want, the fix might be clearer care wording, a different fabric quality or a different fabric. Any changes from the sample are agreed before bulk production.
Checking the bulk delivery
Our quality check covers stitching and finish on each piece before it is labelled, tagged and packed. When the goods arrive, check them yourself.
Count first
| Check | Compare with |
|---|---|
| Pieces per style | Quotation and invoice |
| Pieces per size | Your size split |
| Pieces per colour | Confirmed colour split |
| Cartons | Packing list and shipping documents |
Then open packs from several cartons
- Open packs from different cartons, sizes and colours, not just the top of the first box.
- Confirm each set has a top and bottoms in the same size and colour.
- Compare colour and fabric with the approved sample.
- Measure one or two pieces in S and 3XL against the chart, where grading issues show up first.
- Check labels, tags and packing, especially pouches or boxes for gift orders.
If you find a problem, note the style, size, colour, carton number and what is wrong, with photos, and contact us. Specific details help us look into it quickly.
Keep the approved sample as your standard for reorders. Label it with the order date, fabric and colour, and store it folded in its pack. When the next delivery arrives, compare the two side by side in daylight rather than relying on photos, which can shift colours, particularly on satin. Our guide to ordering white label pyjamas explains how samples fit into each order.
When you send feedback on a sample, include the style, size, fabric, photos and the measurements you took, and we will confirm what can change before production.