In the garment industry, whether you are a manufacturer, importer, or brand, you must understand the importance of quality control in this business. This industry shifts swiftly, and any time lost in shipment or defect fixings can lead to unimaginable losses. Moreover, quality issues can quickly disseminate in the digital age, giving competitors an advantage. Therefore, quality control is essential, and quality inspection is the most commonly used method. In this post, we will guide you through the steps of a garment quality inspection, the key checkpoints to focus on, and how can C&Z expertise support your garment quality control.
As an ISO 17025 accredited third-party testing lab, C&Z provides 23 critical inspection services for studded knitwear, including embellishment durability, chemical compliance, and smart textile verification, ensuring global market access.
Rhinestone adhesion test: 50N tension with 200-cycle abrasion (ASTM D5171-22)
Sharp edge inspection: Compliance with CPSIA section 101(b) Chemical Compliance Heavy metal migration (Pb, Cd, Ni per EU REACH Annex XVII) Phthalates screening (SCCP updated 2025 limits) Functional VerificationFragrance release material cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5)
Phase-change fiber thermal regulation validation (-4°F to 140°F)Dimension Equipment Standards
Embellishment Durability Instron 5967 Universal Tester ASTM D517 1-22 Fiber Composition PerkinElmer Spectrum Two FTIR ISO 1833-2025 Colorfastness Xenotest Alpha LM+ AATCC 16.3-2025 Chemical Residues Agilent 8890 GC-MS CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3 Microstructure Hitachi SU5000 SEM JIS L 1089-2025 Wear Simulation SDL Atlas Martindale Tester ISO 12947-4:2025