1. Confirm the factory's real product focus
A factory should be able to explain which outdoor apparel categories it makes, where waterproof construction enters the workflow and which parts of production are visible on site.
- Ask for current factory-floor images and process videos.
- Check whether the public company name is consistent across materials.
- Match the claimed capability to the actual product you plan to make.
2. Review seam sealing as a system
A machine count is useful evidence of capacity, but it is not a complete waterproof guarantee. Fabric, seam design, tape compatibility, machine settings, operator control and inspection must work together.
- Define which seams require tape.
- Confirm the construction and tape during development.
- Agree how the applied seam will be checked.
3. Define the test before production
Do not rely on an undefined statement such as 'waterproof tested.' The buyer and factory should align the test method, product stage and acceptance criteria for the specific program.
4. Check the route from sample to bulk
The approved sample and written specification should guide material, construction, measurements and QC. Ask how development decisions are handed over to the production team.
5. Compare verified facts—not sales language
KAIDA publishes six core factory facts: 20,000+ m², 300+ employees, seven production lines, 30,000+ jackets per month, 40–50 seam-sealing machines and 15 QC staff. A buyer should still review whether this setup fits the actual program.