Results of China Market Textile and Footwear Spot Checks in October 2015
Vol. 869 | 03 Nov 2015
Undergarments
The Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for undergarments. The spot check inspected 40 batches of samples; 3 batches were found unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB/T 29862-2013 “Textiles - Identification of fiber content” and related standards. The key items inspected on these samples were fiber content, formaldehyde, pH value, Azo, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration and colorfastness to water.
Primary failed items: fiber content.
Garments, Leather Bags and Athletic Shoes
The Shanxi Province Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for garments, leather bags and athletic shoes.
Products | Total Batches | Unqualified Batches | Pass Rate | Test Items | Failed Items |
Children’s garments | 40 | 5 | 87.5% | - | Fiber content |
Shirts | 60 | 4 | 93.3% | - | Fiber content |
Work clothing | 20 | 0 | 100% | Formaldehyde, pH value, odor, Azo, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration and colorfastness to water | - |
School uniforms | 65 | 0 | 100% | - | |
Knitted sportswear | 60 | 1 | 98.3% | - | Fiber content |
Knitted undergarments | 50 | 5 | 90% | - | Fiber content, Azo, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to water and seam strength |
Women’s shirts | 40 | 3 | 92.5% | - | Fiber content |
Casual pants | 50 | 11 | 78% | - | Fiber content, formaldehyde and colorfastness to perspiration |
Men's trousers | 30 | 5 | 83.3% | - | Fiber content, colorfastness to perspiration and colorfastness to water |
Leather bags | 30 | 0 | 100% | Appearance and zip durability | - |
Athletic shoes | 30 | 0 | 100% | Appearance and peeling strength | - |
Bedding
The Market and Quality supervision Commission of Shenzhen Municipality launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for bedding. The spot check inspected 60 batches of samples; 6 batches were found unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB 5296.4 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel,” GB 18383-2007 “General technical requirements for products with filling materials” and related standards. The key items inspected on these samples were formaldehyde, pH value, banned Azo dyestuff, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration and colorfastness to dry rubbing.
Primary failed items: pH value and banned Azo dyestuff.
Skirts and Bedding
The Xi’an Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for skirts and bedding.
Products | Total Batches | Unqualified Batches | Pass Rate | Test Items | Failed Items |
Skirts | 30 | 1 | 96.7% | Fiber content, pH value, colorfastness to washing and colorfastness to perspiration | Fiber content |
Bedding | 25 | 6 | 76% | Fiber content, pH value, colorfastness to water and label
| Fiber content, pH value and label |
Knitted Garments, Knitted Cotton Undergarments and Knitted Sweaters
The Ningbo Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for knitted garments, knitted cotton undergarments and knitted sweaters.
Products | Total Batches | Unqualified Batches | Pass Rate | Failed Items |
Knitted Garments | 11 | 0 | 100% | - |
Knitted Cotton Undergarments | 8 | 2 | 75% | Fiber content |
Knitted Sweaters | 10 | 1 | 90% | Fiber content |
Textiles and Footwear
The Henan Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for textiles and footwear.
Products | Total Batches | Unqualified Batches | Standards | Test Items | Failed Items |
Leather shoes | 17 | 0 | QB/T 1002-2005 “Leather shoes” | Peeling strength of upper and sole, whole shoe flexing, abrasion resistance, stiffness of shank, heel hardness and appearance | - |
Children's footwear(shoes) | 2 | 0 | GB 25036-2010 “Children's canvas rubber footwear(shoes)” and HG/T 2017-2011 “Sport shoes” | Tensile strength, elongation at break, abrasion resistance, hardness, outsole thickness and bond strength | - |
Knitted School Uniforms | 24 | 0 | - | Formaldehyde, pH value, fiber content, colorfastness to washing, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration, bursting strength, dimensional stability to washing and pilling | - |
Bedding | 2 | 0 | - | Formaldehyde, pH value, fiber content, colorfastness to washing, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration, tensile strength and dimensional stability to washing | - |
Casual Wear | 20 | 6 | - | pH value, formaldehyde, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration and fiber content | pH value, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration |
Infant's Wear | 25 | 8 | - | pH value, formaldehyde, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to saliva and fiber content | Colorfastness to saliva, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration and colorfastness to dry rubbing |
Garments | 80 | 0 | - | pH value, formaldehyde, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration and colorfastness to washing | - |
Athletic Footwear
The Zhengzhou Administration for Industry & Commerce launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for athletic footwear. The spot check inspected 30 batches of samples; no batch was found unqualified.
The key items inspected on athletic shoes were peeling strength of upper and sole, peeling strength of upper and foxing, bond strength for insole and outsole, flexing resistance, abrasion resistance, colorfastness to rubbing of lining, formaldehyde and banned Azo dyestuff. The key items inspected on casual shoes were tensile strength, elongation at break, abrasion resistance, outsole hardness, outsole thickness, bond strength of foxing and upper and banned Azo dyestuff. The key items inspected on casual shoes were peeling strength, flexing resistance, abrasion resistance, colorfastness to rubbing of lining, upper pull out strength, formaldehyde and banned Azo dyestuff.
Products with Filling Materials (Quilts/Pillows) and Children’s and Infant Wear
The Jiangsu Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for products with filling materials (quilts/pillows) and children’s and infant wear.
Products | Total Batches | Unqualified Batches | Pass Rate | Failed Items |
Products with filling materials (quilts/pillows) | 60 | 8 | 86.7% | Fiber content and pH vale |
Children’s and infant wear | 66 | 3 | 95.5% | Fiber content |
School Uniforms
The Shaanxi Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for school uniforms. The spot check inspected 36 batches of samples; no batch was found unqualified.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB/T 29862-2013 “Textiles - Identification of fiber content,” GB/T 22854-2009 “Knitted School Uniform” and related standards. The key items inspected on these samples were seam strength, pH value, formaldehyde, dimensional stability to washing, pilling, colorfastness, banned Azo dyestuff, fiber content and label.
Products with Filling Materials (Quilts/Pillows) and Children’s and Infant Wear
The Shandong Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision launched a special product quality supervision and inspection for products with filling materials (quilts/pillows) and children’s and infant wear.
Products | Total Batches | Unqualified Batches | Standards | Test Items | Failed Items |
Products with filling materials (quilts/pillows) | 40 | 0 | GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB/T 29862-2013 “Textiles - Identification of fiber content,” GB 18383-2007 “General technical requirements for products with filling materials,” GB/T 22796-2009 “Quilts, quilt cover” and GB/T 22843-2009 “Cushion and Pillow.” | Formaldehyde, pH value, banned Azo dyestuff, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to dry rubbing, fiber content and material requirements | - |
Children’s and infant wear | 20 | 1 | GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products” and FZ/T 73025-2013 “Knitted Garment and Adornment For Infant.” | Formaldehyde, pH value, fiber content, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration, colorfastness to dry rubbing, colorfastness to saliva, banned Azo dyestuff, extractable heavy metals, belt /button seam strength and accessory | Belt seam strength |
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