Home Textile Inspection

• Physical attributes: Assessment of dimensions, weight, hand feel, fabric texture, product specifications, and labeling accuracy.
• Workmanship and construction: Review of stitching quality, seam strength, hemming, finishing, and fabric alignment.
• Color and print evaluation: Checks for color consistency, print clarity, dye uniformity, and visible surface defects.
• Functional component testing: Verification of zippers, buttons, snaps, elastic bands, drawstrings, and decorative elements.
• Fabric performance tests: GSM/weight checks, elasticity testing, colorfastness evaluation, seam strength testing, and needle detection.
• Packaging verification: Inspection of packaging integrity, protective materials, labeling clarity, and barcode readability.

Types of Home Textile Defects or Risks Typically Found

• Incorrect dimensions or mismatched sizes
• Uneven stitching, loose threads, or weak seams
• Color variation, dye migration, or print defects
• Fabric pilling, snags, holes, or surface damage
• Defective zippers, snaps, buttons, or elastics
• Incorrect fabric composition or labeling errors
• Odor, mildew, or contamination issues
• Damaged packaging, missing labels, or unreadable barcodes

Why Home Textile Inspection Is Important

• Quality consistency: Inspection helps verify that materials, construction, and finishing meet required standards before shipment.
• Durability and performance: Functional and fabric performance checks help confirm strength, colorfastness, and long-term usability.
• Regulatory alignment: Ensures accuracy in labeling, fiber composition, safety requirements, and packaging details.
• Risk reduction: Early identification of defects reduces returns, customer complaints, and product failure risks.

Home Textile Product Categories Covered

• Kitchen textiles: Oven mitts, pot holders, tablecloths, runners, placemats, tea towels, dishcloths.
• Bedroom textiles: Bedsheets, bed covers, mattress protectors, bed skirts, pillowcases, quilts, duvet covers, mosquito nets.
• Bathroom textiles: Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, bath mats.
• Living room textiles: Cushions, pillows, sofa covers, chair covers, curtains.
• Outdoor textiles: Tents, hammocks, sleeping bags, beach umbrellas, patio umbrellas.
• Protective covers: Air conditioner covers, washing machine covers, car covers.

Locations Covered

ECQA conducts inspections across China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, Kenya, Egypt, and multiple other regions worldwide.