Results of China Market Textile and Footwear Spot Checks in October 2018
Vol. 1048 | 14 Nov 2018
Bedding Articles
In October, the Shanghai QTS, Zhejiang QTS, Jiangsu AIC, Shandong QTS and Shenzhen MSA announced the results of the special product quality supervision for bedding articles.
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 22796-2009 “Quilts and quilt cover,” GB/T 22797-2009 “Sheet,” GB/T 22800-2009 “Textiles for star-tourist hotels,” GB/T 22843-2009 “Cushion and pillow,” GB/T 22844-2009 “Matched bedding,” GB/T 24252-2009 “Silk quilts,” FZ/T 81005-2006 “Quilted goods,” GB 18383-2007 “General technical requirements for products with filling materials” and QB/T 1193-2012 “Feather and Down quilt.”
Bedding Articles | ||||
Organization | Type of Product | Batches Inspected | Batches Failed | Failure Rate |
Shanghai QTS | Silk quilt | 80 | 18 | 22.50% |
Zhejiang QTS | Silk quilt | 45 | 2 | 4.44% |
Silk quilt | 10 | 5 | 50.00% | |
Jiangsu AIC | Quilted goods | 50 | 3 | 6.00% |
Shandong QTS | Quilted goods | 25 | 1 | 4.00% |
Shenzhen MSA | Quilted goods | 19 | 8 | 42.11% |
Primary failed items: fiber content, pH value, filling weight tolerance, filling moisture regain, use instructions (label)
Children’s Apparel and School Uniforms
In October, the Shanghai QTS, Zhejiang QTS and Shenzhen MSA announced the results of the special product quality supervision for children’s apparel and school uniforms.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 18401-2010 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB 31701-2015 “Safety Technical Code for Infant and Children’s Textile Products,” GB/T 29862-2013 “Textiles – Identification of fiber content,” GB/T 22849-2014 “Knitted T-shirt,” GB/T 8878-2014 “Cotton knitted underwear,” FZ/T 73009-2009 “Cashmere knitted goods,” FZ/T 73018-2012 “Wool knitted goods,” FZ/T 73020-2012 “Knitted casual wear,” FZ/T 73025-2013 “Knitted garment and adornment for infants,” FZ/T 73026-2014 “Knitted skirt and ladies suit,” FZ/T 73029-2009 “Knitted trousers,” FZ/T 73032-2009 “Knitted jeans wear,” FZ/T 73045-2013 “Knitted children's wear,” FZ/T 81004-2012 “Dress and ladies suit,” FZ/T 81006-2007 “Jeanswear,” FZ/T 81007-2012 “Casual wear,” FZ/T 81014-2008 “Infant wear” and GB/T 23328-2009 “Woven garments for students.”
Children’s Apparel | ||||
Organization | Type of Product | Batches Inspected | Batches Failed | Failure Rate |
Shanghai QTS | School uniform | 42 | 0 | 0.00% |
Zhejiang QTS | Children’s apparel | 75 | 37 | 49.33% |
Shenzhen MSA | Infants’ face towel | 30 | 2 | 6.67% |
Children’s apparel | 110 | 18 | 16.36% | |
Primary failed items: pH value, fiber content, use instructions (label), cords and drawstrings, colorfastness, location of sewn in permanent labels
Textiles and Apparel
In October, the Shanghai QTS, Jiangsu QTS, Shandong QTS, Shenzhen MSA, Guizhou QTS, Shaanxi QTS and Qinghai QTS announced the results of a special product quality supervision and inspection for textiles and apparel.
The spot checks were conducted according to GB 18401 “National general safety technical code for textile products,” GB/T 5296.4-2012 “Instructions for use of products of consumer interest – Part 4: Textiles and apparel,” GB/T 29862-2013 “Textiles – Identification of fiber content,” FZ/T 73026-2006 “Knitted skirt and ladies suit,” FZ/T 81004-2012 “Dress and ladies suit,” FZ/T 81007-2012 “Casual wear,” GB/T 2660-2008 “Shirts and blouses,” GB/T 14272-2011 “Down garments,” FZ/T 73009-2009 “Cashmere knitted goods,” FZ/T 73018-2012 “Wool knitted goods,” FZ/T 73005-2012 “Low wool content and wool-like knitted goods,” FZ/T 73034-2009 “Semi-worsted wool knitted goods,” GB/T 8878-2014 “Cotton knitted underwear,” FZ/T 73012-2008 “Brassiere,” FZ/T 73017-2014 “Knitted home textiles,” FZ/T 73024-2014 “Knitted underwear with chemical fibres,” FZ/T 73022-2012 “Knitted thermal underwear,” FZ/T 73029-2009 “Knitted trousers,” FZ/T 81001-2007 “Pajamas,” GB/T 22700-2008 “Washed garments,” GB/T 22849-2014 “Knitted T-shirt,” GB/T 22853-2009 “Knitted sportswear,” GB/T 29868-2013 “General technical criterion for knitted sports protection article,” GB/T 26385-2011 “Knitted patchwork clothing,” FZ/T 73020-2012 “Knitted casual wear,” FZ/T 81008-2011 “Jackets,” FZ/T 73053-2015 “Knitted down garments,” GB/T 32614-2016 “Outdoor sportswear – Water resistant garment,” FZ/T 81010-2009 “Trench coats” and GB/T 22864-2009 “Towel.”
Textiles and Apparel | ||||
Organization | Type of Product | Batches Inspected | Batches Failed | Failure Rate |
Shanghai QTS | Shirts and blouses | 66 | 1 | 1.52% |
Silk apparel | 80 | 4 | 5.00% | |
Swimwear | 31 | 3 | 9.68% | |
Sportswear | 51 | 4 | 7.84% | |
Knitted T-shirt | 64 | 5 | 7.81% | |
Jiangsu QTS | Water resistant garment | 44 | 9 | 20.45% |
Sun-protective clothing | 43 | 3 | 6.98% | |
Knitted sports protectors | 73 | 0 | 0.00% | |
Shandong QTS | Suit | 19 | 0 | 0.00% |
Causal apparel | 20 | 1 | 5.00% | |
Shenzhen MSA | Adult apparel | 194 | 8 | 4.12% |
Guizhou QTS | Apparel | 9 | 1 | 11.11% |
Shaanxi QTS | Apparel | 50 | 1 | 2.00% |
Qinghai QTS | Tibetan tapestry | 2 | 0 | 0.00% |
Primary failed items: fiber content, pH value, colorfastness, vapor transmission, hydrostatic pressure, UVA protection, water resistance
Footwear
In October, the Shanghai QTS, Zhejiang QTS and Shenzhen MSA announced the results of special product quality supervision and inspection of footwear products.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 20400-2006 “Leather and fur – Limit of harmful matter,” QB/T 1002-2015 “Leather shoes,” GB/T 28011-2011 “Shanks,” GB/T 22756-2017 “Leather sandals,” QB/T 2955-2008 “Casual shoes,” “QB/T 2977-2008 EVA sandals and slippers” and QB/T 4331-2012 “Children’s athletic footwear.”
Footwear | ||||
Organization | Type of Product | Batches Inspected | Batches Failed | Failure Rate |
Shanghai QTS | Sneakers | 35 | 2 | 5.71% |
Children’s shoes | - | 5 | - | |
Zhejiang QTS | Children’s leather shoes/sandals | 15 | 2 | 13.33% |
Leather shoes/sandals | 15 | 3 | 20.00% | |
Shenzhen MSA | Children’s shoes | 32 | 4 | 12.50% |
* - indicates no data published online
Primary failed items: label, whole shoe flexing, shanks, heavy metal, formaldehyde content, attachment strength
Bags
In October, the Shanghai QTS and Shenzhen MSA announced the results of special product quality supervision and inspection for bags.
This spot check was conducted according to GB 20400-2006 “Leather and fur – Limit of harmful matter,” QB/T 1333-2010 “Handbag and knapsack” and QB/T 2155-2010 “Travelling case and trolley bag.”
Bags | ||||
Organization | Type of Product | Batches Inspected | Batches Failed | Failure Rate |
Shanghai QTS | Handbag and knapsack | 39 | 16 | 41.03% |
Shenzhen MSA | Travelling case and trolley bag | 25 | 14 | 56.00% |
Primary failed items: shock impact property, drop impact property, seam strength
Note: MSA, QTS and AIC are governmental organizations of domestic China, MSA is the merged governmental organization of QTS and AIC. QTS is Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision, AIC is Administration for Industry and Commerce, MSA is Market and Quality supervision Administration.
For additional information please contact:
Shanghai Ms.Yolanda Liu
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uangzhou Ms.Liu Hui Li
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huili.liu@intertek.com
ianjin Ms.Linda Zhang
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linda.zhang@intertek.com