Manufacturing and Quality Control blog

Textile products are the most commonly purchased product from Chinese manufacturers due to the inexpensive material and production costs offered to worldwide consumers. Textiles can be described as a material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as:

The difference between a non woven material and a woven material is the non woven materials are bonded together through solvent, mechanical, heat or chemical treatment. The most common non woven materials are polyesters and polypropylene which are call synthetic polymers.

InTouch has significant experience in the inspection and testing of neckwear in China. Some of the types of neckwear which we have inspected and developed quality standards for include:

Fabrics are defined as a cloth or textile composed of threads and yarns that are woven, knitted or felted together to create a material used for clothes, various accessories and articles. InTouch has significant experience in the inspection of fabric, and the 4-point inspection standard.

Did you know you should replace your bath towels every two years? Bath towels used daily can lose their absorbency over time and are extremely susceptible to bacteria growth.

Area rugs are defined as a form of a floor covering that covers a specific space of a room. The area rugs are usually used to enhance or beautify a space at home or in the office. Area rugs found in the market today are made of animal skin, plant fibers, fabrics and synthetic materials.

As the global demand for high quality leather expands, quality control specialists use International Standards to determine, test, and evaluate the various physical and chemical properties of raw leather. This will assist in determining if the raw material meets International Standard specifications and adheres to quality standards. The raw leather inspection tests are conducted during the pre-production, production, and pre-shipment stages of manufacturing.

Sleepwear can be described as nightgowns, pyjama sets, short and tank sets and nightshirts. Cotton, silk, satin, flannel and wool are some of the most popular fabrics used in the production of sleepwear. Sleepwear in China is known to have no government regulations on the use of formaldehyde when it comes to the production of sleepwear. For this reason it is essential to have a sleepwear inspection performed during all stages of manufacturing to ensure your product conforms to International Standards.

Over the last two decades, Mainland China has emerged as the largest leather producer of leather goods, the largest exporter and importer of leather in terms of volume, and the largest supplier of leather raw materials. Hong Kong acts as an outward port for leather and leather products from Mainland China and as a gateway to enter Mainland China market. Leather product inspections are crucial to ensure that your leather product meets International Standards.