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.
The Denim Quality Crisis in 2025
Recent data reveals that 68% of mid-priced jeans fail durability tests within 6 months of purchase. As fast fashion accelerates, C&Z’s third-party inspection services bridge the gap between production promises and consumer expectations. Our 2025 protocols address:
Material fraud (e.g., synthetic blends marketed as 100% organic cotton)
Stitching defects causing premature seam failure
Chemical non-compl
iance with EU REACH/California Prop 65 regulations
Core Services
Every pair of jeans undergoes 18-stage traceability checks, from Turkish cotton farms to Vietnamese factories. Our HyperLedger system tracks:
Dye batch authenticity
Worker safety conditions (via IoT sensors)
Carbon footprint metrics (aligned with COP30 targets)
C&Z’s proprietary DenimVision 5.0 combines hyperspectral imaging and machine learning to identify:
Micro-tears invisible to human inspectors
Inconsistent wash patterns
Metal button corrosion risks
We validate compliance with:
Global Recycled Standard (GRS) v4.0
ZDHC Wastewater Guidelines
Cradle-to-Cradle® Denim Certification
2025 Industry Benchmarks
Test Parameter C&Z Standard Industry Average
Abrasion Resistance ≥25,000 Martindale 18,000
Seam Strength 220N 180N
Color Fastness (Wash) Class 4-5 Class 3
Client Success: Levi’s Red Tab® Collection
After implementing C&Z’s inspection system in 2024:
42% reduction in product returns
18% improvement in customer satisfaction scores
9-month fastest ROI among denim partners