Factory verification
Use this checklist when a sauna buyer needs to verify that the supplier can actually produce, inspect, pack, and hand off the sauna order. It focuses on factory identity, workshop photos, material control, production evidence, QC, packing, loading, and document handoff before supplier approval.
Factory verification should make proof visible before the buyer trusts a catalog, a low quote, or a production deposit request.
Eight Factory Tour Layers
Factory Verification Checklist
| Proof area | Ask for | Acceptable evidence | Pause if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory identity | Who owns the quote and what factory role is being claimed? | Company profile, public contact path, factory role, buyer owner, and product category fit. | The supplier cannot explain its role or accountable contact. |
| Workshop photos | Can the supplier show current sauna production environment? | Workshop, workbench, tools, material area, production flow, and finished sauna evidence. | Only stock images or catalog renders are provided. |
| Material control | How are wood, heater, glass, hardware, and accessories controlled? | Wood material photos, heater/voltage notes, accessory list, glass/hardware scope, and inspection points. | Material claims are vague or not tied to the quoted model. |
| Production capability | Can the factory make the requested model and quantity? | Similar model proof, sample review, assembly photos, lead-time assumptions, and order-capacity explanation. | The supplier says yes without similar model or process proof. |
| QC photos | What will be checked before packing and balance payment? | QC checklist, product photos, label review, accessory check, missing-part check, and issue closure record. | No inspection stage is visible before shipment. |
| Packing and loading | How will sauna parts be protected and shipped? | Crate data, carton marks, labels, packing photos, loading proof, FCL/LCL notes, and spare parts. | Packing proof is missing or not connected to destination requirements. |
| Document handoff | Which files will the buyer receive before shipment? | Manuals, packing list, invoice data, label scope, warranty terms, installation handoff, and support contact. | Documents are discussed in chat but not attached to the order path. |
Factory Verification Resources
Factory photos
Factory Tour
Use public factory media to review workshop, production, material, sample, packing, and loading proof.
Factory audit
Factory Audit
Turn factory verification into audit questions before sample order or deposit.
Due diligence
Due Diligence
Verify the supplier beyond the factory: identity, quote, compliance, QC, packing, and service route.
Evidence index
Factory Details
Route missing proof to the right RFQ, quote, inspection, packing, or after-sales evidence file.
Supplier scorecard
Supplier Scorecard
Score factory details before approving the supplier or comparing quotes.
Spec reference
Spec Reference
Connect factory details to model, dimensions, wood, heater, voltage, accessories, and manuals.
Pre-shipment inspection
Pre-Shipment Inspection
Use inspection proof before balance payment and shipment release.
Packing and loading
Packing and Loading
Check export crate, carton marks, labels, loading mix, and packing protection.
Next step
Product evidence during factory verification
Verify the factory against real sauna model evidence
Factory photos are useful only when they connect to the product a buyer may order. During factory verification, ask CSauna or any supplier to tie workshop evidence, material samples, assembly photos, packing notes, and inspection steps to the model family being quoted.
| Model family | Reference product | Factory area to verify | Evidence to request | Buyer decision signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel sauna | CSA-01 red cedar barrel sauna | Wood cutting, curved panel fit, hoop hardware storage, roof material preparation. | Panel thickness photo, hoop hardware photo, door/glass layout, roof finish sample, packed crate image. | Supplier can prove repeatable barrel sauna assembly, not just show a finished showroom photo. |
| Outdoor cube sauna | CSA-02 outdoor cube sauna | Frame build, exterior cladding, glass installation, base frame, roof sealing area. | Wall build-up detail, glass seal photo, base frame photo, waterproofing detail, loading method. | Buyer can judge whether the factory understands outdoor durability and site-delivery risk. |
| Commercial sauna room | CSA-05 commercial cedar sauna | Bench structure, heater guard, electrical label, controller preparation, manual/handover files. | Bench load note, heater certificate, wiring label photo, service access detail, installation manual sample. | Hotel, gym, or spa buyer can decide if the supplier is ready for project approval and maintenance handover. |
| Wood-fired outdoor sauna | Wood-fired outdoor sauna room | Stove/chimney fitting, heat shield area, exterior coating, hardware packing, spare-part storage. | Stove kit detail, chimney route photo, heat shield notes, outdoor coating sample, spare-part list. | Buyer can identify fire-clearance, destination rule, and after-sales risks before deposit. |
Turn Missing Factory Tour Into RFQ Requirements
If factory details is missing, write it into the RFQ as a required file or approval step. Ask for order-specific workshop, material, production, QC, packing, loading, and document evidence instead of accepting generic supplier claims.
Factory Verification Photo Set
A buyer should be able to connect the checklist with visible factory identity, workshop, material, assembly, inspection, and video-frame evidence.
Factory photos
Use Factory Verification Inside the Comparison Matrix
Factory photos should feed the supplier comparison matrix so each shortlist decision is based on matching proof, not a general factory claim.
Factory verification route
Factory verification should start from the main factory entry.
Use the sauna factory page before the checklist to understand which proof layers should be visible for sauna buyers.
Factory Tour
Workshop, material, assembly, and product proof media.
Factory Verification
Check which proof layers are visible before supplier approval.
Factory Audit
Turn missing factory photos into audit and RFQ questions.