{"id":34318,"date":"2025-09-03T14:15:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hkkzipper.com\/?p=34318"},"modified":"2025-09-03T14:19:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T07:19:05","slug":"vietnam-zipper-factory-audit-why-hkk-passes-global-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hkkzipper.com\/en\/vietnam-zipper-factory-audit-why-hkk-passes-global-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Zipper Factory Audit \u2013 Why HKK Passes Global Standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34318\" class=\"elementor elementor-34318\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36a3a644 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36a3a644\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e194e66\" data-id=\"6e194e66\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137c51c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"137c51c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.7 - 03-07-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Vietnam Zipper Factory Audit \u2013 Why HKK Passes Global Standards<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/p><ol style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Importance of Factory Audit in Zipper Manufacturing<br \/>\u20031.1 Why Audits Matter to Global Buyers<br \/>\u20031.2 Audit Criteria for Apparel Trims Suppliers<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">HKK \u2013 A Certified and Audited Vietnam Zipper Factory<br \/>\u20032.1 Who We Are<br \/>\u20032.2 Audits Passed by HKK Zipper Factory<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Quality Management Systems<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Ethical &amp; Environmental Compliance<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">What Buyers Can Expect in an HKK Factory Audit<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>1. Importance of Factory Audit in Zipper Manufacturing<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>1.1 Why Audits Matter to Global Buyers<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">Factory audits are a key part of global sourcing \u2014 ensuring that the zipper manufacturer:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Meets <b>quality control expectations<\/b><\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Operates under <b>ethical labor practices<\/b><\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Adheres to <b>environmental and safety regulations<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"MsoNormal\">Especially in the <b>fashion, luggage, and uniform industries<\/b>, failure in a zipper component can damage brand reputation. That\u2019s why reliable audits are crucial.<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>1.2 Audit Criteria for Apparel Trims Suppliers<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">Common factory audit focuses include:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Quality certifications (ISO, OEKO-TEX, TQP)<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">CSR compliance (SMETA, BSCI, Higg FEM)<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Production capacity and consistency<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">On-time delivery and document control<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Risk mitigation and transparency<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>2. HKK \u2013 A Certified and Audited Vietnam Zipper Factory<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>2.1 Who We Are<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>HKK<\/b> is a 70,000m\u00b2 <b>zipper manufacturing factory in Vietnam<\/b>, producing over <b>2 million zippers daily<\/b> for fashion, outdoor gear, bags, uniforms, and more.<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">With over <b>35 years in the industry<\/b>, HKK has become a preferred supplier to over <b>80 global brands<\/b>.<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>2.2 Audits Passed by HKK Zipper Factory<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">HKK has successfully passed multiple third-party and customer-led audits, including:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)<\/b><\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM)<\/b><\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>Trim Qualification Program (TQP)<\/b><\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>OEKO-TEX\u00ae STANDARD 100<\/b> \u2013 safe for end-users<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>GRS (Global Recycled Standard)<\/b> \u2013 for sustainable products<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>ISO 9001:2015<\/b> \u2013 for quality management<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"MsoNormal\">We\u2019re ready to support <b>on-site factory audits<\/b> by clients or independent auditors (Intertek, SGS, T\u00dcV, etc.).<\/p><div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>3. Quality Management Systems<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">HKK maintains a robust <b>ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS<\/b>, covering:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Incoming material inspection<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">In-line production checks<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Final product testing (pull strength, colorfastness, corrosion, etc.)<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Lot traceability and defect prevention<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"MsoNormal\">We provide full <b>quality documentation<\/b> during audits.<\/p><div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>4. Ethical &amp; Environmental Compliance<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">HKK supports <b>sustainable and ethical production<\/b>:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Employee welfare meets <b>local labor laws and international codes<\/b><\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Hazardous chemicals eliminated under <b>OEKO-TEX\u00ae compliance<\/b><\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Wastewater and emissions managed under <b>Higg FEM standards<\/b><\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Transparent supply chain under <b>GRS certification<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"MsoNormal\">Buyers looking for long-term partnerships will find HKK audit-ready on <b>social, environmental, and governance (ESG)<\/b> fronts.<\/p><div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b>5. What Buyers Can Expect in an HKK Factory Audit<\/b><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">An audit at HKK typically includes:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Facility tour (tape production, zipper teeth line, assembly, QC)<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Documentation review (certificates, SOPs, QC logs)<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Compliance evidence (GRS chain of custody, OEKO-TEX\u00ae test reports)<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Worker interviews (for SMETA or BSCI audits)<\/li><li class=\"MsoNormal\">Follow-up CAP (if required)<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"MsoNormal\">We provide full <b>audit assistance<\/b> and <b>quick documentation turnaround<\/b>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HKK is an audited zipper manufacturer in Vietnam, certified by OEKO-TEX\u00ae, ISO 9001, SMETA, and more. 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