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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.
Sharovary (шаровары), the traditional loose-fitting trousers worn by Russian Cossacks, represent centuries of equestrian culture with their distinctive wide cut, durable fabrics, and functional design. As demand grows for authentic cultural attire, mass production has introduced critical quality risks: toxic materials, structural weaknesses, and cultural misrepresentation. At CZ-Quality, we implement specialized protocols to safeguard both wearer safety and heritage authenticity.
Synthetic dyes may contain heavy metals exceeding GOST R 52485-2019 limits (lead ≤0.03%, cadmium ≤0.01%)
Our XRF spectroscopy testing enforces EAC Customs Union TR 017/2011 compliance
Formaldehyde in fabric treatments (tested per GOST ISO 14184-1)
Weak seam strength (＜200N) causes crotch seam failure during movement
We perform GOST 3813 tensile tests requiring:
Wool fabric strength ≥250N
Reinforced gusset durability ≥300N
Abrasion resistance (GOST 18976-73: ≥15,000 cycles)
Blended fabrics replacing traditional wool (≥95% natural fibers required)
AI pattern validation against Kuban Cossack Museum archives
Colorfastness to sweat and saddle friction (ISO 105-X12)
2023 Rostov Market Audit
Russian consumer watchdog Rospotrebnadzor found: 39% of "authentic" sharovary violated technical regulations32% contained illegal flame retardants (0.18% vs 0.1% limit)
25% showed seam failure after 10 wears
Wool supplier audits for EAC certification
Digital seam strength mapping
GOST ISO 105-B02 colorfastness to light
Horse saddle friction simulation testingEAC conformity assessment for Customs Union market access
Partnering with Don Cossack artisans, we deploy hyperspectral imaging for material analysis and blockchain traceability from raw materials to finished product. Our 99.2% defect detection ensures compliance with GOST 31460 textile standards.