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

Vol. 1027 | 14 Jun 2018

In May, the Zhejiang QTS, He’nan QTS, Sichuan AIC, Hubei AIC and Hebei AIC 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 “Quilting 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
Zhejiang QTS	Silk quilts	17	5	29.41%
	Quilts	9	0	0.00%
He’nan QTS	Bedding Articles	50	5	10.00%
Sichuan AIC	Bedding Articles	-	25	-
Hubei AIC	Bedding Articles	-	14	-
Hebei AIC	Bedding Articles	-	6	-

* - indicates no data published online

Primary failed items: fiber content, pH value, colorfastness to rubbing, colorfastness to perspiration, seam slippage, oil content of filling

Children’s Apparel

In May, the State Administration for Market Regulation, Guangdong QTS and Fujian QTS announced the results of the special product quality supervision for children’s apparel.

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 jeanswear,” 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.”

Children’s Apparel
Organization	Type of Product	Batches Inspected	Batches Failed	Failure Rate
State Administration for Market Regulation	Children’s Apparel	164	55	33.54%
Guangdong QTS	Children’s Apparel	30	3	10.00%
Fujian QTS	Children’s Apparel	50	6	12.00%

Primary failed items: colorfastness, pH value, formaldehyde content, use instruction, fiber content, attachment strength

Textiles and Apparel

In May, Shanghai AIC, Zhejiang QTS, He’nan QTS, Sichuan AIC, Hubei AIC and Hebei AIC 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,” GB/T 14272-2011 “Down garments” and FZ/T 73053-2015 “Knitted down garments.”

Textiles and Apparel
Organization	Type of Product	Batches Inspected	Batches Failed	Failure Rate
Shanghai AIC	Dress & Skirt	60	20	33.33%
Zhejiang QTS	Suit & Tie	22	13	59.09%
	Anti-static clothes	9	0	0.00%
He’nan QTS	Casual apparel	30	4	13.33%
Sichuan AIC	Silk, wool & cashmere	-	198	-
	Leather garment	-	26	-
	Down garment	-	20	-
Hubei AIC	Apparel	-	167	-
	Women’s underwear	-	2	-
Hebei AIC	Apparel	-	39	-

* - indicates no data published online

Primary failed items: fiber content, use instruction, pH value, colorfastness to rubbing, colorfastness to water, colorfastness to perspiration, down content, net weight of down, fill power, formaldehyde content, tearing strength for leather, seam slippage, pilling, bonding strength of adhesive interlining

Footwear

In May, the State Administration for Market Regulation, Zhejiang QTS, Guangdong QTS, Chongqing QTS, He’nan QTS, Fujian QTS, Sichuan AIC and Hebei AIC 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” and QB/T 1002-2015 “Leather shoes,” GB 30585-2014 "Safety technical specification for children's footwear," QB/T 4546-2013 " Children' leather sandals," QB/T 4331-2012 "Children’s Athletic footwear," QB/T 2880-2016 “Children leather shoes."

Footwear
Organization	Type of Product	Batches Inspected	Batches Failed	Failure Rate
State Administration for Market Regulation	Children’s shoes	48	16	33.33%
Zhejiang QTS	Leather shoes	16	1	6.25%
Guangdong QTS	Children’s shoes	30	3	10.00%
Chongqing QTS	Shoes	25	2	8.00%
He’nan QTS	Rubber shoes	29	0	0.00%
	Leather shoes	20	0	0.00%
Fujian QTS	Children’s shoes	30	0	0.00%
Sichuan AIC	Shoes	-	77	-
Hebei AIC	Shoes	-	20	-

* - indicates no data published online

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

Bags

In May, the Zhejiang 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.”

Bags
Organization	Type of Product	Batches Inspected	Batches Failed	Failure Rate
Zhejiang QTS	Handbag & knapsack	16	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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