Quality Control Services for the Apparel and Textile Industry

In today’s business landscape, companies are faced with the challenge of meeting consumer expectations, while increasingly being 

pressured by the changes in safety, regulatory, and government standards. Failure to comply with these requirements and standard 

often result in costly product recalls and penalties.

At CIT, we understand the importance of producing high-quality products that meet industry standards and regulations. 

Whether you are sourcing fabric material from China or buying apparel from India or Vietnam. We offer a comprehensive range 

of quality control services designed to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Quality Control Services for Apparel and Textile

Businesses dealing with softlines have to meet a range of standards, from fibre content requirements, environmentally and 

socially responsible manufacturing practices, flammability standards for clothing, and the EU REACH Regulation, among many 

others.

CIT has been setting the standard in reliable textile quality inspection and quality control services throughout the world for 

decades. We provide a full range of services for all your needs.

Products Include:

Sportswear

Clothes

Children’s Clothes

Fashion Accessories

Garments

Footwear

Bags and Accessories

Other

Textile and Apparel Quality Inspection Services

Our technical experts and inspectors are certified and trained according to industry-leading international standards. We are 

accredited by CNAS for ISO17020:2012 for inspections and offer an array of inspection services, including:

Visual Inspection – Our inspection team will ensure that your product meets your requirements, specifically focusing on colour, 

style, materials, and other vital attributes.

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Inspection – We work closely with you to establish the most appropriate AQL standards, striking 

the optimal balance between the cost of services and market acceptance.

Measurement Inspection – Our inspection team will meticulously inspect your entire shipment before shipment to ensure compliance 

with your measurement specifications.

Piece by Piece inspection – Check for defects such as stains, holes, misaligned seams, and other quality issues. 

Pre Shipment Inspection – Inspect the semi-finished or finished goods prior to it being packed and shipped.

Textile and Apparel Testing Services

Apparel & Garment Testing: Our experts assess the quality of your apparel's materials and workmanship, using a number of 

quality control checks and tests, including:

Color shading

Colorfastness check (rub test)

Symmetry check

Size fitting test

Adhesive check (logos, printings, markings fastness)

Fabric weight test (for knitted garments)

Fastener fatigue and zip quality test

Waterproof test

Down feather leakage test

Seam slippage test (for woven garments)

Care labeling

Needle damage check (for knitted garment)

Barcode scanning test

Burn test (for 100% cotton garment)

Mold contamination prevention

Metal contamination prevention

Ventilation test

Textile Testing: We evaluate the materials used in your textiles against your quality standards and the regulations of your 

destination countries. CIT testing includes:

Fiber identification

Performance testing

Recycled polyester (rPET) fabric testing

Flammability testing

Eco textile testing (banned azo colorants, heavy metals, etc.)

Major product categories:

Various fibrillar component

Various structural fabrics

Garments

Home textiles

Decoration articles

Ecological fabrics

Others

Chemical testing items:

AZO

Allergenic disperse dyes

Carcinogenic dyes

Heavy metal

Formaldehydes

Phenols

PH

Pesticides

Phthalate

Flame retardants

PEoA/PFoS

OPEO: NPEO, CP, NP