Quality control and claims

Category overview

We offer a wide range of branded merch in this category:

• AQL 1.0-2.5
• visual inspection
• durability tests
• washing
• abrasion
• claims

Česko a EU kontext

Czech and EU context. Standard VAT 21% applies to merch in Česko — 12% for selected services, 0% for exports outside the EU. From January 2025 mandatory e-faktura (ISDOC) for all B2B transactions — full integration with client financial systems (SAP, Pohoda, Money S3, ABRA). Czech remains default on invoices and labels. ÚOOÚ requires GDPR + Personal Data Protection Act 101/2000 Coll. compliance. GOTS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, EU Ecolabel honoured across the EU. AQL 1.0-2.5, visual inspection, durability tests categories fall under these regulations.

Cenotvorba a rámce

Pricing and financial framework. We quote in CZK or EUR with 21% VAT. For enterprise clients framework agreements with volume discounts — from 5% at CZK 100,000 annually to 15% at CZK 1,000,000 annually. Proforma invoice 50% deposit + 50% before dispatch for new clients; payment terms 14-30 days for recurring B2B. SEPA bank transfers, payment cards via Stripe. Invoices in ISDOC format from January 2025 mandatory. For AQL 1.0-2.5, visual inspection, durability tests categories the standard price tiers apply — 250-1,250 CZK net per piece for basic products, 1,250-5,000 CZK net for premium gifts.

Dodací lhůty

Lead time. Standard cycle for AQL 1.0-2.5, visual inspection, durability tests — 5-8 working days. For extensive personalisation — 10-15 working days. For Asia imports — 8-12 weeks. During autumn season and pre-Christmas period timelines extend by 1-2 weeks. 10% warehouse buffer for recurring B2B clients.

Sezónní plánování

Seasonal planning. Česko has strong B2B merch seasons — January-February, April-May (Easter, Mother’s Day), June, September (back-to-school, trade shows), October-November, December (Christmas, Black Friday). Onboarding programs launched in January and September. For AQL 1.0-2.5, visual inspection, durability tests synchronise campaign calendar 6-8 weeks ahead.

Doprava a logistika

Shipping and logistics. Central warehouse Praha (Hostivař). Shipping via Česká pošta (Balík), PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS Česko, DHL Česko, DPD Česko, UPS Česko, FedEx. Delivery in Česko 24-48h, in EU 3-5 days, outside EU 5-10 days. Multi-address delivery to Praha, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Liberec, Olomouc, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové.

What it is

Category AQL 1.0-2.5 is among the most frequently ordered in Czech B2B merch. AQL 1.0-2.5 in the branded version combines functionality, brand aesthetics and durability — each piece passes AQL.

For B2B clients in Česko we offer AQL 1.0-2.5 in variants matched to the brief. AQL 1.0-2.5 is available from the local Praha warehouse.

Czech and European brands in the AQL 1.0-2.5 category offer different quality tiers. Each project in AQL 1.0-2.5 goes through digital proofing and a physical sample.

AQL 1.0-2.5 is central to the AQL 1.0-2.5 category — Corp-Merch delivers tens of thousands of pieces annually for B2B clients in Česko. visual inspection in branded version is a standard element of onboarding and loyalty programs in Praha.

durability tests with client logo works in seasonal campaigns — 5-8 week lead time. washing is available in Pantone variants, with certificates and premium packaging.

abrasion accompanies Corp-Merch clients from brief to delivery with dedicated project owner. Selection of claims in AQL 1.0-2.5 is based on brief, warehouse availability and campaign calendar.

When to order

Standard lead time for AQL 1.0-2.5 is 5-8 working days from the Praha warehouse. Seasonal windows should be reserved early — Black Friday and Christmas require 6-8 weeks.

For AQL 1.0-2.5 with extended supply chains the cycle is 8-12 weeks. Express 24-72 hour turnaround is available for selected AQL 1.0-2.5 products.

The July-August holiday period extends production by 1-2 weeks. For year-end invoicing production must finish by 20 December.

AQL 1.0-2.5 — summer collection available March-August, 8 weeks ahead of first delivery. visual inspection — autumn collection launched August-September, delivery October-November.

durability tests — limited holiday edition, brief in October, delivery first half of December. washing — warehouse rotation quarterly; minimum reasonable time 4-6 weeks for AQL 1.0-2.5.

abrasion — spring collection launched January-February with delivery March-April. Calendar of claims is synchronised with customer campaign calendar.

Specification

Quality standards — AQL 1.0-2.5 inspection, AQL 1.0 for electronics, full visual inspection for premium packaging. Packaging — individual protective packaging for electronics, multi-pack for textiles.

Logistics — central warehouse Praha (Hostivař), shipping via Česká pošta, PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS, DHL, DPD, UPS, FedEx. Documentation — 21% VAT invoice in CZK, CMR, EUR1.

Material certificates — GOTS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Decoration and colour — Pantone Coated and Uncoated, CMYK with ICC FOGRA39 profiles.

Specification of AQL 1.0-2.5 — Pantone Coated/Uncoated, min. 300 dpi, AI/EPS/SVG. Materials of visual inspection — OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS, GRS certificates.

Decoration of durability tests — Pantone Aqua, DTF, Madeira Polyneon embroidery — AQL 1.0-2.5. Packaging of washing — cardboard boxes with paper filling; CS/EN/DE labels.

Logistics of abrasion — Praha (Hostivař) warehouse, shipping via Česká pošta / PPL / Zásilkovna / GLS / DHL / DPD / UPS / FedEx. Documentation of claims — 21% VAT invoice in ISDOC format, CMR.

Common mistakes

Brief submitted too late — client comes 2 weeks before an event. Underestimating quantities — re-print costs 40-80% more.

Decoration technique mismatched to material — always proof. Brand book colour mismatch — digital proofing and physical sample.

Seasonal logistics overlooked. Missing certificates required by the end client.

Brief submitted too late for AQL 1.0-2.5 — submit order at least 6 weeks before event. Wrong choice of visual inspection — not all decoration techniques work on every material.

Underestimating volume of durability tests — order with 10% buffer. Pantone confusion on washing — Pantone Coated vs Uncoated.

Ignoring certificates on abrasion — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for textiles. Seasonality overlooked for claims — Christmas and Black Friday require 6-8 weeks.

Execution process

Client brief — consultation on product selection, MOQ, decoration techniques. Design preparation — digital design and physical sample.

Approval — client approves sample, Pantone colours and technical specification. Production — manufacturing with AQL control.

Quality control — 5-10% sampling. Packaging and dispatch — boxes with paper filling.

Process for AQL 1.0-2.5 — brief → selection → digital design → physical sample → approval → production → control → delivery. visual inspection starts with brand manual analysis and Pantone colour definition.

For durability tests we prepare 2-3 design variants for client selection. After approval of washing we launch production with ongoing AQL control.

abrasion goes through 100% visual inspection for premium orders. Dispatch of claims via contracted carriers (Česká pošta / PPL / Zásilkovna / GLS / DHL / DPD / UPS / FedEx).

Compliance and certificates

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for all textiles. REACH — no SVHC above 0.1% w/w.

RoHS for electronics — heavy metal limits. GOTS for organic cotton — full traceability.

GRS for recycled polyester — minimum 20% recycled content. FSC for paper and wood.

AQL 1.0-2.5 is supplied with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate (class I or II). REACH compliance for visual inspection — no SVHC above 0.1% w/w.

RoHS for durability tests in case of electronics. GOTS certification for organic cotton in washing.

GRS for recycled polyester in abrasion — minimum 20% recycled content. 21% VAT invoice for claims — from January 2025 mandatory ISDOC format.

Lifecycle

Short-term (1-3 months) — seasonal campaigns, events. Medium-term (3-12 months) — onboarding and ambassador programs.

Long-term (1-3 years) — loyalty programs. Continuous improvement — catalogue updated quarterly.

Product lifecycle management — selection, proofing, production, warehousing, distribution. Sustainable lifecycle — recycled materials and certifications (GRS, GOTS, FSC).

Short-term AQL 1.0-2.5 is used in event campaigns — 5-8 week lead time. Medium-term visual inspection powers onboarding programs — quarterly rotation, 10% warehouse buffering.

Long-term durability tests as part of loyalty programs — framework agreement with 5-15% discounts. washing in sustainable lifecycle — recycled materials (GRS, GOTS, FSC) and return program.

abrasion — continuous improvement: catalogue updated quarterly. claims — after-sales support: claims in 3 working days, re-prints 7-14.

Frequently asked questions