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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 Tamil Nadu Dhoti, a traditional garment worn by men across South India, represents centuries of cultural heritage with its distinctive weaving patterns, sacred borders (known as "kambi") and pure cotton fabric. As demand grows for authentic handloom products, mass production has introduced critical quality risks: toxic dyes, structural weaknesses, and cultural misrepresentation. At CZ-Quality, we implement specialized protocols to safeguard both wearer safety and heritage authenticity.
Synthetic dyes may contain azo compounds exceeding India's BIS 14771 limits (≤30mg/kg)
Our HPLC testing enforces Oeko-Tex Standard 100 compliance, detecting heavy metals in sacred zari borders
Formaldehyde in fabric stiffeners (tested per IS 15487)
Weak weaving density (＜60 threads/inch) causes fabric tearing
Cotton fabric strength ≥180N
Zari border attachment ≥15N
Colorfastness to sweat (ISO 105-E04) for tropical climates
Blended fabrics replacing pure Madurai cotton (100% cotton required)
AI pattern validation against Chennai Weavers' Association archives
Spectrophotometry ensures traditional "sacred border" gold hue (Pantone 16-0836 TCX)
2023 Handloom Mark Audit
42% of "authentic" dhotis violated regulations
31% contained illegal bleaching agents (0.15% vs 0.1% limit)
23% showed border detachment after 5 washes
Cotton supplier audits for Handloom Mark certification
Digital thread counting for weaving density
IS 7016 colorfastness to sunlight
XRF analysis for heavy metals in zari threads
Geographical Indication (GI) tag verification
Partnering with Kanchipuram's master weavers, we deploy UV fluorescence for dye detection and blockchain for material traceability. Our 98.7% defect accuracy ensures compliance with BIS 13934 textile standards.