Textile Inspection Services
As a Global Quality Control company with over 40 years of experience, Pro QC provides textile inspection services in over 88 countries.
The textile industry is one of the most important industries in the world. It’s responsible for clothes, carpets, and other textile products that we use every day. However, the textile industry is globalized which makes the management of suppliers and quality challenging. Moreover, there are standards in place to ensure that products are made safely and responsibly. This is where textile quality inspection services come in. They help to ensure that textile products meet safety and quality standards before they reach consumers.
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Our Textile Inspection Services
As a leading textile inspection company, Pro QC provides a comprehensive and wide range of inspections. From initial pre-production inspections to final product inspections, we ensure the quality of our clients’ textile products. We can inspect a variety of potential issues, including physical defects, colorfastness, dimensional stability, and more. Our experienced team of textile inspectors works to ensure that product quality meets client requirements and industry standards.
The textile quality inspection solutions of Pro QC include:
- First-Article Inspections
- In-Process Inspections
- Pre-Shipment Inspections
- Container Loading Supervision
- Fabric Inspection – Test Method ASTM D5430
- 100% Inspections
- Sorting Services
Pro QC International delivers textile inspections in China, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Serbia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Kosovo, Greece, Switzerland, Canada, the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and many more countries.
Our Textile Inspection Checklist and Report
Our quality control checklists for inspecting textile products are customized according to client requirements to help ensure that all items meet the required standards.
During an inspection, our textile inspectors:
- Examine all items for signs of wear and tear, damage, or defects
- Check for any loose threads or fabric particles that could come off during use
- Inspect seams and hems for strength and durability
- Ensure that labels and care instructions are correct and legible
- Make sure that zippers, buttons, and other fasteners are secure and functional
- Test fabrics for colorfastness, shrinkage, stretch, and other properties
Comprehensive Textile Inspection Checklist: Key Points Included
Some of the key points included on our textile inspection checklists are as follows:
- Quantity
- Package & Packaging
- Packing visual check
- Shipping marks
- Barcode visual check
- Product(s) Style/Construction
- Check the conformity of the product compared to the approved sample
- Check the conformity of the product compared to the technical file of the client
- Product(s) Logo, Labelling & Markings
- Logo
- Label and marking test
- Barcode visual check
- Accessories
- Measurement Data
- Functional & Performance Tests
- Fabric-weight check
- Shipping carton stacking test
- Shipping carton drop test
- Functional test
- Fatigue test
- Pull test
- Adhesive test
- Colorfastness test
- Smell check
- Barcode scan test
- Seaming strength
- Needle detection test
- Other Specifications / Requirements
- Product(s) Workmanship
After identifying defects, our textile inspectors sort them into three categories: minor, major, and critical. Pro QC delivers inspection reports to customers within 24 hours of completion. Each report outlines the general information of the client’s order, an inspection result summary, and detailed inspection results by category with digital images and photos.
Common Defects Found in A Textile Inspection
Many common defects can be found during a textile quality inspection. Some of the most common include:
- Fabric tears
- Inconsistent stitching
- Uneven hems
- Imperfections in the fabric itself
- Poorly sewn buttonholes
- Raw edge
- Hi-low hem seam
- Poor stitching
- Puckering
- Untrimmed thread ends
- Dye spots
- Incorrect labeling
- Wrong composition
These are just a few of the most common defects that can be found during a third-party textile inspection. While some of these defects may not be noticeable to the naked eye, others can be quite obvious. It is important to have a trained eye when conducting a textile quality inspection in order to ensure that all potential defects are found and documented.
Advantages of Third-Party Textile Inspections
There are many benefits to conducting quality textile inspection services, including:
1
Ensuring product quality
By inspecting textiles for defects, manufacturers can ensure that finished products meet quality standards and are fit for purpose. This helps to protect the reputation of the company and avoid customer complaints.
2
Reducing waste
Defective textiles can often be repaired or reworked, rather than scrapped entirely. This can help to reduce wastage and save on production costs.
3
Improving efficiency
By identifying and rectifying problems during the inspection process, manufacturers can improve production efficiency and avoid costly delays further down the line.
4
Enhancing safety
Textile inspection can help to identify potentially dangerous defects, such as sharp edges or loose threads. By addressing these issues early on, manufacturers can help to ensure the safety of their employees and customers alike.
Pro QC International has nearly 40 years of experience in conducting textile inspection services
Pro QC International has nearly 40 years of experience conducting textile inspections, ensuring that garments meet the highest standards of quality. We offer a comprehensive range of services to our clients, from pre-production inspections to pre-shipment inspections.
Our team of experienced textile inspectors uses their technical expertise and industry knowledge to ensure that your garments are up to standard. We also offer a wide range of consulting services to help you improve your textile manufacturing process and ensure that your products meet your requirements, such as:
Key Differentiators
- Superior industry and technical expertise garnered since 1984
- Tailored quality solutions provided in over 88 countries
- Specialized and qualified textile inspectors
- Detailed inspection reports delivered within 24 hours
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