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Topo Designs
Men's Dirt Pants Classic
An FQ Certified product, the Dirt Pants Classic were made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, adhering to rigorous social and environmental standards that prioritize worker safety, well-being, and income sustainability. Topo Designs chose to pursue FQ Certification to showcase their commitment to transparency, product quality, and best in class manufacturing practices (ethically and environmentally mindful). This certification assures customers that certified products meet stringent quality standards, ensuring that only top-tier products reach your doorstep.
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Topo Designs
QC INSPECTIONS
A majority of Topo Design's product offering underwent QC inspection
During the FQ Certification process, a majority of Topo Design's product offering underwent Quality Control inspections. How does the inspection process work? Topo Designs completed In-Line Inspection throughout the production process and a Pre-Shipment Inspection for every repeating production cycle.
SUPPLIER AUDITS
Topo Designs collaborated with suppliers to become FQ Certified
Topo Designs collaborated with the supplier of their Men's Dirt Pants Classic to complete the necessary requirements for FQ Supplier Certification. Brands submitting a product for certification must work with exclusively FQ Certified suppliers to produce this product. This supplier completed the below list of audits within the last 12 months to qualify for FQ Certification. Suppliers are required to complete additional audits depending on industry and product category.
PRODUCT TESTING + COMPLIANCE
Topo Designs completed the necessary product + compliance testing
Topo Designs performed fabric testing to ensure material quality for the Men's Dirt Pants Classic. Product and Compliance Testing involves evaluating manufactured goods against specific standards and requirements. This assessment covers performance, safety, durability, and ensures packaging and labeling compliance with regulations across different countries.
COMPLETED CERTIFICATES
Topo Designs completed the below list of audits to obtain FQ Certified status:
Fair Trade Certificate 2023 • Completed 9/6/23Wrap Gold Certificate 2023 • Completed 7/20/23Global Organic Textile Standard Certificate • Completed 12/23/23FQ Certified
Why It Matters
Quality Control Inspections
Inspecting a high percentage of POs helps mitigate the risk of defective or substandard products reaching customers. By thoroughly examining a large portion of the production output, quality issues are likely to be identified and corrected before distribution.
Supplier
Audits
Audits
FQ Certified ensures that suppliers adhere to strict quality control standards, leading to consistent quality across products. This consistency is essential for meeting the requirements of our product certification program.
Product Testing + Compliance
Compliance testing helps ensure that products are safe for consumers to use. In order to achieve FQ certification, we must verify that products meet applicable safety standards to reduce the risk of potential legal liabilities.