Guide · 2026-11-05
What each QC photo proves
Four angles, four different claims. Most QC mistakes come from asking one photo to do all four jobs.
QC photography is a narrow instrument. It records condition, variant and measurement at a single moment. Reading it well means matching each angle to the claim it can actually support.
The mat photo
A flat lay on a measuring mat proves proportion and lets you measure chest, length and sleeve. Compare with the size chart; more than 1.5 cm of drift means a different cut. The mat also reveals whether the item was photographed flat or stuffed — a stuffed hoodie hides a short body.
The label photo
The size and composition tag is the only reliable variant check. Colour names drift between sellers; tags do not. If the label is unreadable, ask for a re-shoot before consolidation.
The close-up
Stitching, print and hardware at 10–15 cm. This is where a cheap variant shows itself: uneven topstitching, a patch that sits proud, hardware that looks cast rather than machined. A close-up cannot prove material, only finish.
The scale
Packed grams. Compare with the row weight; a gap over 12% changes the freight estimate. The scale is also the fastest way to spot a "heavyweight" garment that is not.
What QC cannot prove
- Factory origin or authenticity.
- Material composition.
- Durability after ninety days.
- Colour accuracy under warehouse lighting.
If a page claims a QC photo guarantees authenticity, it is overselling. The honest claim is narrower: variant matches, measurements are within tolerance, no visible defect.