A sampling decision, not a slogan
AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) is a statistical way to decide whether a production lot is accepted after inspecting a sample. It is used because inspecting every jersey in a 200-piece football order is rarely the commercial agreement — unless the purchase terms say so.
Level II is a general inspection level. Together with lot size, it tells the inspector how many pieces to draw. The plan then gives an acceptance number and a rejection number for the defect classes you agreed (critical, major, minor).
What buyers should put in writing
The approved sample or spec is the reference. Without it, an inspector is guessing. Measurement charts, artwork, labels and packing instructions belong in the same pack as the AQL plan.
EQUEST GEAR uses AQL Level II on custom sportswear lots. This article does not invent a numeric AQL such as 2.5. If a numeric value is the company standard, it is published on the quality-control page from administrator configuration.
Where to go next
Read the quality-control process, the manufacturing steps, and custom sportswear programs. When you are ready to brief a lot, use Get My Delivered Price or the quote form.