Results of China Market Textile and Footwear Spot Checks in August 2018

Vol. 1039 | 17 Sep 2018

Bedding Articles

In August, the Shanghai QTS, Shanghai AIC, Zhejiang QTS, Jiangsu QTS, Guangdong QTS, Shaanxi QTS and Shanxi QTS 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	Quilted Goods	40	4	10.00%
Shanghai AIC	Quilted Goods	60	12	20.00%
Zhejiang QTS	Silk quilts	45	2	4.44%
Jiangsu QTS	Quilted Goods	118	6	5.08%
Guangdong QTS	Quilted Goods for Student	60	9	15.00%
Shaanxi QTS	Quilted Goods	50	0	0.00%
Shanxi QTS	Quilted Goods	90	0	0.00%

Primary failed items: fiber content, pH value, colorfastness, oil content of filling 

Children’s Apparel and School Uniforms

In August, the Guangdong QTS and Qinghai QTS 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” and FZ/T 81014-2008 “Infant wear,” GB/T 23328-2009 “Woven garments for students.”

Children’s Apparel
Organization	Type of Product	Batches Inspected	Batches Failed	Failure Rate
Jiangsu QTS	Children’s Apparel	96	8	8.33%
Guangdong QTS	School Uniform	300	19	6.33%
Shandong QTS	School Uniform	71	7	9.86%
Hunan AIC	Children’s Apparel	30	5	16.67%
Shaanxi QTS	School Uniform	50	0	0.00%
Gansu AIC	Children’s Apparel	-	62	-
Ningxia QTS	School Uniform	63	12	19.05%
Shanxi QTS	Children’s Apparel	1	0	0.00%
	School Uniform	69	1	1.45%

* - indicates no data published online

Primary failed items: pH value, attachment strength, fiber content, cords and drawstrings, colorfastness  

Textiles and Apparel

In August, the Shanghai AIC, Jiangsu QTS, Hu’nan AIC, Gansu AIC and Shanxi 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 AIC	Apparel	110	19	17.27%
Jiangsu QTS	Swimming Wear	77	8	10.39%
Hu’nan AIC	Adult Apparel	120	65	54.17%
Gansu AIC	Adult Apparel	-	27	-
Shanxi QTS	Sportswear	20	0	0.00%
	Work Clothes	19	0	0.00%
	Knitted Underwear	25	0	0.00%
	Casual Apparel	35	2	5.71%
	Shirts and Blouses	30	1	3.33%
	T-shirt	30	2	6.67%
	Women’s Tops	37	3	8.11%
	Skirt	20	1	5.00%
	Panty	25	3	12.00%
	Men's Pants	25	1	4.00%

* - indicates no data published online

Primary failed items: fiber content, use instruction, pH value, colorfastness, pilling, seam slippage

Footwear

In August, the Jiangsu QTS, Gansu QTS and Shanxi QTS 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.”

Footwear
Organization	Type of Product	Batches Inspected	Batches Failed	Failure Rate
Jiangsu QTS	Shoes	70	11	15.71%
	Leather Shoes/Sandals	83	13	15.66%
Gansu QTS	Athletic Footwear	-	38	-
Shanxi QTS	Children’s Shoes	10	0	0.00%
	Men’s Shoes	60	1	1.67%

* - indicates no data published online

Primary failed items: label, whole shoe flexing, outsole abrasion, delamination resistance, shanks, upper pull out strength, heavy metal 

Bags

In August, the Shanxi QTS 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
Shanxi QTS	Bags	40	0	0.00%

Note: QTS and AIC are governmental organizations of domestic China. QTS is Bureau of Quality and Technical supervision, AIC is Administration for Industry and Commerce.

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