Quality Control & Production – How GB Studios Ensures Every Uniform Meets Our Standards
At GB Studios, quality isn’t an afterthought. It’s engineered into every stage of production. From the first fabric strike-off to the final quality inspection, our process is built to guarantee consistency, durability, comfort, and sharp aesthetics across every garment.
Whether we’re producing 50 units for a boutique hotel or 5,000 for a multi-site operator, the framework remains the same: test, refine, verify, deliver.
1. Fabric Testing & Wear Trials
Every fabric, whether stock-supported, printed, or a custom jacquard, goes through performance checks such as:
- Colour fastness
- Pilling & abrasion resistance
- Shrinkage and wash testing
- Stretch and recovery
- Handle, breathability, and comfort assessments
2. Pattern Cutting & Pre-Production Checks
Before production, our team signs off:
- Size sets and grading
- Stitch density and construction details
- Trims and hardware
- Lining combinations and internal finishing
- Functionality
Every detail matters, because in hospitality, garments must handle constant movement, repeated washing, and every shape and size of team member.
3. Manufacturing Across Multiple Regions
Our production network spans the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, allowing us to match each project with the workshop best suited to meet client's requirements.
Every manufacturer is selected on:
- Proven quality and consistency
- Ethical working standards
- Specialism (tailoring, shirting, knitwear, jacquard, outerwear)
- Capacity and deadline reliability
We work closely with each workshop, overseeing planning, sampling, cutting, sewing, pressing, and packing.
What This Means for Clients
- Better control over quality
- Faster sampling options
- Flexible lead times
- Stronger QC at every stage
- More consistent reorders
4. Mid-Line QC & Final Quality Checks
Throughout production, our teams carry out mid-line checks to catch issues before garments progress too far. Once production finishes, we complete a full industry-standard quality inspection before anything leaves the workshop.
This covers:
- Stitch accuracy & thread quality
- Symmetry & alignment of panels
- Button tension and attachment
- Print or weave accuracy
- Colour consistency across sizes and batches
- Pressing & finishing quality
- Labelling, barcoding, and size ID
- Packing, folding, and carton checks
Nothing ships without being signed off.
5. Reorder Management
We keep record of every order and details which includes:
- Trim cards and care labels
- Fabric swatches
- Tech packs featuring all design details
- Lab test reports
This ensures fast, accurate reorders and consistent quality from year to year, especially important for hotels, restaurants, and multi-site operators with growing teams.
What Sets GB Studios Quality Apart?
- Production managed across the UK, Europe, the Middle East & Asia
- Ethical manufacturing partners selected for each project
- High quality materials sourced
- Mid-line and final quality checks completed before dispatch
- Record of every style kept in our production system
Clear structure underpins every project. We adapt to your timelines and approval gates while keeping creative consistency.
The Result: Uniforms That Last
Our QC and production processes are designed so garments don’t just look good, they perform in real environments, on real people.
Interested in sustainable or stock-supported uniform and production-led projects?
Contact Gresham Blake Studios to discuss bespoke design solutions tailored to your brand. We create sustainable, fashion-led uniforms, merchandise, and gifting for hotels, restaurants, entertainment brands, and luxury venues worldwide. Our sister brand greshamblake.com — the retail side of our business — offers further inspiration. The prices there do not reflect our business-to-business services.