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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 Bihar Dhoti, a traditional Indian garment worn by men, represents centuries of cultural heritage with its distinctive weaving patterns, sacred borders, and pure cotton fabric. As demand for authentic handloom products grows, 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 or heavy metals exceeding India's BIS 14771 limits (≤30mg/kg).
Our HPLC testing enforces Oeko-Tex Standard 100 compliance, detecting arsenic in traditional dyes and
ensuring pH levels of 4.0–7.5 for skin safety.Formaldehyde in fabric stiffeners (tested per IS 15487).
Weak weaving density (＜60 threads/inch) causes fabric tearing.
Cotton fabric strength ≥180N.
Border attachment resistance ≥15N.
Colorfastness to sweat (ISO 105-E04) for tropical climates.
Blended fabrics replacing pure cotton (100% cotton required for authentic dhotis).
AI pattern validation against Bihar Handloom Association archives.
Spectrophotometry ensures traditional "sacred border" hues (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.
Our 4-phase solution ensures compliance:
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 Bihar's master weavers, we deploy UV fluorescence for dye detection and blockchain for material traceability. Our 98.7% defect detection accuracy ensures compliance with BIS 13934 textile standards.