Benefits of Good Garment Quality Standards in Textile Industry

What Are the Benefits of Good Garment Quality Standards in Textile Industry?

There are many benefits to having a set of quality standards in textile industry. Below are just a few examples of the key advantages

  • Ensure the products meet the minimum acceptable level of quality for their garments.
  • Ensuring garments will be of good quality and last for a long time.
  • Protecting consumers from poor products.
  • Reduce material waste and defect rates.
  • Improve the operational efficiency.
  • Avoid expensive lawsuits and other penalties.
  • Higher customer satisfaction.

What Are Standard Tests for Apparel?

When it comes to apparel, there are a few textile testing methods that are effective to determine the quality of the fabric, including:

Physical Tests for Apparel

Physical tests for apparel are conducted on the fabric to check its durability and quality. The tests generally include stretch tests (testing the elastic bands or straps), pull tests (pulling the zippers or buttons), and fatigue tests (testing the usage/tear strength) and more. 

Fabric Tests for Apparel

Fabric tests for apparel checks the quality of the fabric. It is done by running a fabric sample through a series of tests and comparing the results with predetermined standards. It usually includes: checking the stitching over one inch, the composition, and fabric grams per square meter and more.

Other Apparel Tests for Regulatory Compliance

The apparel industry has been affected by several regulatory changes, which often require manufacturers that want to export their goods to conduct a set of tests, including chemical testing of items such as:

  • Banned Azo Colorants and Ozone Depleting Chemicals
  • Heavy Metal, Pesticide Residues, and Fungicides.
  • Flame retardants.
  • OPEO: NPEO, CP, NP.

 

Conclusion: Quality Control in Garment Industry: Standards and Procedures

Quality control in the garment industry is crucial because it helps to maintain consistency and quality and ensure that all garments meet a specific set of standards, specifications, and regulations. The actual factories are often thousands of miles away from the buyer, making it difficult to quality control the garments before they’re shipped – and that’s where third party quality inspectors can come in handy.

At HQTS, we provide quality apparel services against most international standards, including visual inspections, AQL inspections, measurements, and testing. Our services can be deployed at any stage of the supply chain

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