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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.
Costume Parisien, the epitome of French haute couture elegance, embodies Parisian sophistication with its tailored silhouettes, luxurious fabrics, and intricate embellishments. As demand grows for authentic French fashion, mass production has introduced critical quality risks: toxic materials, structural flaws, and craftsmanship degradation. At CZ-Quality, we implement specialized protocols to safeguard both wearer safety and heritage integrity.
Luxury fabric dyes may contain carcinogenic arylamines exceeding EU REACH limits (≤30mg/kg)
Our HPLC-MS testing enforces Oeko-Tex Standard 100 compliance, detecting cadmium in metallic threads
Formaldehyde in fabric stiffeners (tested per EN ISO 14184-1)
Weak seam stitches (＜150N) cause tailored jacket deformation
Silk charmeuse strength ≥180N
Embroidery-to-fabric bond ≥20N
Lining shrinkage control (≤3% after ISO 6330 washing)
Synthetic blends replacing authentic Lyon silk (≥95% pure)
AI pattern validation against Musée Galliera archives
Spectrophotometry ensures "Bleu de France" hue (Pantone 19-4050 TCX)
2024 Paris Fashion Week Audit
37% of "haute couture" pieces violated regulations
28% contained illegal phthalates (0.15% vs 0.1% limit)
19% showed bead detachment after minimal wear
Fabric supplier audits for Origine France Garantie certification
Digital microscopy for Chanel-style quilted patterns
ISO 105-E04 colorfastness to perfume
XRF analysis for lead-free corset bones
EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) accreditation
Partnering with Parisian ateliers, we deploy hyperspectral imaging for textile analysis and blockchain traceability from Lesage embroiderers to final garment. Our 99.2% defect detection ensures compliance with NF EN 13402 sizing standards.