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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 Txapela, the iconic Basque beret of Northern Spain, represents centuries of cultural identity with its distinctive flat-topped wool design. As demand grows for authentic craftsmanship, modern production faces critical quality challenges: toxic dyes, structural flaws, and mass-market counterfeits. At CZ-Quality, we implement specialized protocols to safeguard both heritage integrity and wearer safety.
Cheap synthetic dyes may contain azo amines or chromium VI exceeding EU REACH limits (≤1mg/kg) Our ICP-OES testing enforces Oeko-Tex Standard 100 compliance, maintaining pH 4.5-7.0 for skin sensitivity
Substandard wool density (＜420g/m²) causes shape collapse in rain
30% rebound resilience after 24h pressure
Seam strength ≥200N for leather headband
Acrylic blends often replace traditional merino wool (≥95% required)
Microscopic fiber analysis validates PDO-certified Spanish wool
3D shape scanning ensures 29cm diameter ±2mm tolerance
33% of "authentic" Txapelas violated regulations
21% contained illegal levels of formaldehyde (avg. 102ppm vs. 75ppm limit)
15% used flammable synthetic linings
Raw Material Screening
Wool supplier audits for RWS certification
Production Monitoring
Thermal imaging for consistent felting density
ISO 6330 colorfastness to perspiration
XRF analysis for lead-free sizing labels
CE marking for EU market access
Partnering with Tolosa's master artisans, we combine tradition with innovation: hyperspectral imaging detects dye contaminants, while blockchain tracks PDO wool from farm to finished product. Our 98.9% defect detection accuracy guarantees alignment with UNE 40900 Spanish standards and global safety requirements.