The Hong Kong Standards And Testing Centre Ltd (STC)

At STC, we provide a series of extensive textile and apparel testing services for all kinds of fabrics and apparel from qualitative physical performance testing to harmful substance content detection. Our professional staffs and extensive experience in the textile and apparel testing industry ensures that we provide the most accurate, reliable and confidential services in accordance to national and international standards.  Fibre Content Analysis Qualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisColorfastness Testing WashingRubbing / CrockingPerspirationDry CleaningLight Physical Testing &amp; Performance Evaluation Tearing StrengthBursting StrengthSeam Properties Other Apparel &amp; Textile Testing Services Dimensional Stability &amp; Appearance after CleaningFlammability TestingHazardous Chemicals AnalysisCare Label Verification &amp; RecommendationScanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)Instrumental Colour MeasurementAdvice &amp; Support on Product ImprovementIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website. To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Apparel and Textile Testing

Eurofins MTS Consumer Product Testing Hong Kong Limited  

MTS offers apparel testing services for all categories of clothing and more, including: Textiles Apparel / Garments Home Textiles / Furnishings Garment Accessories Trims (e.g. zippers, buttons) Carpets / Rugs Costumes Accessories Handbags / Backpacks Hair Accessories / Elastics / Headbands Seasonal items (e.g. Christmas Stockings) Woven and knitted goods Linens and towels Leather goods Footwear Some common testing criteria for fabrics, garments, household &amp; miscellaneous textile items include: Fiber Labeling Care Labeling &amp; Care Label Development Colorfastness Evaluations Dimensional Stability, Torque &amp; Stretch &amp; Recovery Fabric Construction, Fiber Identification, Fabric Weight Fabric, Garment and Seam Strength Tests Compliance with US &amp; EU Regulations Performance like Abrasion, Pilling &amp; so on MTS is accredited to test according to an array of national and international standards, such as: American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Australian Standards (AS) British Standards (BS) Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) German Standards (DIN) European Standards (EN) International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) Guo Biao Standards (GB) issued by the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) / Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)

Apparel & Textile Testing

SGS HK Ltd

Consumers choose textile products for their style, fit, value, durability, ease of care, and fitness for purpose. Designed for specific purposes, such as sports, leisure, casual, or formal wear, textile products are the result of sophisticated product research and development. From raw materials to finished products, brands and retailers in the apparel &amp; textile industry are facing pressure to improve environmental performance. Stakeholders, including governments and consumers, have high expectations. They want assurance that products are safe and result from a holistic approach to sustainability that goes beyond simply complying with regulations. Our Solutions We provide a full range of testing services for finished products, materials and/or components based on defined standards, regulations, and your performance requirements: Fiber compositionFlammabilityFunctional performanceColorfastness and shrinkageMechanical and performance analysisChildren safetyRestricted chemical substancesLabel review and verification With an international reputation for excellence, SGSenables you to implement a proactive and comprehensive compliance program for your products. 

Apparel & Textiles Testing Service

 High-performance textiles are engineered textile materials for enhanced performance for a variety of functions such as in sporting apparel, outerwear, workwear, active and leisure wear, and protective wear, etc. As a result of increased popularity for fashionable and functional products, the demand for high-performance textile integration into everyday clothing is fast growing in the apparel and textile industry.Our technical experts can provide tailor-made performance testing solutions to meet your specific product requirements. STC’s high-performance textiles testing services can assist manufactures and retailers in evaluating and ensuring that textile performance functionalities are met so that you can market your products with confidence. Leading brands and government tenders trust STC in providing accurate and reliable high-performance textile testing services.Our high-performance textile testing services include:Comfortable Performance Moisture Management TestingStretch and Recovery TestingThermal Resistance TestingWater Vapor Permeability TestingProtective Performance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Garments, Footwear, Gloves, etc.Retro-reflection TestingUV ProtectionWeather TestingEasy-Care Performance Oil Release TestingWater Repellency TestingWash &amp; Wear TestingTo know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

High Performance Textiles Testing

TUV Rheinland HK Ltd

T&uuml;V Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We offer first-class textile and garment quality testing service to customers. Our company can test products for compliance with national and international requirements and standards.
 
  Experienced in the field. 
  With state-of-the-art facilities. 
 

Quality Testing Service

Bureau Veritas HK Ltd

Highlighted here is a textile testing service that is offered by a renowned company. The service is to ensure product quality, safety and compliance. This textile testing service is your ideal choice to work with.
 
  Gains brand reputation. 
  Improve product quality. 
 

Textile Testing Service

Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Limited

Intertek performs textile testing on items ranging from fabric samples to finished products, including activewear, apparel for children and adults (pajamas, sweaters, jeans, outerwear), fashion accessories (scarves, belts), soft home furnishings (bedding, curtains, upholstery) and medical textiles. We help our customers go beyond regulatory requirements to consistently meet consumer demand for high quality, minimize reputational risk, reduce environmental impacts and protect the interests of retailers, brands, textile manufacturers and consumer safety.  We offer textile and apparel inspection services per Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL), pre-, during and post-production to assure product quality by identifying defects and deviations, checking workmanship, verifying safety properties and loading paperwork. In addition, Intertek’s textile certification services help retailers demonstrate due diligence through supplier certification.  Intertek also supports textile and apparel customers through our textile auditing services to assess manufacturing facilities. Textile and apparel auditing is an integral step to verify manufacturers’ portfolio and capabilities, compliance to standards and regulations. 

Textiles, Apparel & Footwear Testing

Hohenstein Laboratories (HK) Limited

Hohenstein, founded in 1946, as an internationally recognised test laboratory, has specialised for 79 years in testing, certification and research of softlines and hardlines products. Our labs in Hong Kong and Shanghai are a state-of-the-art and in line with our Headquarters in Germany. Our expert team in Greater China provides a wide range of tests and reliable customised services for your products at competitive prices. As an internationally accredited textile testing laboratory, the Hohenstein Greater China Laboratory can conduct testing services on harmful substances, quality, functionality and safety of textiles in line with international standards like ISO, EN, DIN and CPSC. This enables local companies to get well-prepared to meet the diverse purchasing demands of global partners.As the founder and certification body of OEKO-TEX®, the Hohenstein Greater China Laboratory can offer OEKO-TEX® pre - testing services for domestic clients. It can also tailor testing schemes as per product types and buyer requirements. This helps enterprises obtain test reports in short cycles, respond swiftly to downstream demands and reduce subsequent certification costs.Our textile testing determines conformity with legal requirements, standards, international specifications and internal quality guidelines. Textile technology testing Quality testing (colour fastness, fibre fineness, dimensional stability, strength of fabrics)Performance testing (such as water resistance, waterproofness, breathability/permeability to air, pilling, washing tests, etc.)Determination of fibre composition (Textile Labelling Act)Testing for chemicals and harmful substances Validation of legal conformity and product requirements that go beyond statutory needs (such as testing for harmful substances according to REACH, CPSIA and individual RSLs)Wastewater and sludge testing according to individual requirements (ZDHC, OEKO-TEX®, Greenpeace)Preparation of expert reports in the case of claimsOEKO-TEX® certificationTextile labelling and fibre composition Determining the qualitative and quantitative attributes of yarns and fabrics is crucial if you want to identify materials correctly in accordance with EU textile labelling directives.We identify fibres and determine their properties in three ways – by using microscopes, mechanical testing or chemical testing. You can scan the QR code below to follow Hohenstein’s official account for business inquiries，thanks you. 

Textile Technology and Chemical Testing

  Composition and other analytical tests  Colourfastness tests  Dimensional stability (shrinkage)/ Related tests  Construction tests  Flammability tests  Feather and down tests  Strength tests  Other physical tests  Specialized tests  Chemical tests  Eco-textile tests  Woolmark and woolmark blend tests  

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Washing and Laundering Room

Increased pressure on global resources, energy conservation and environmental protection has driven the consumer demand for eco-compatible, compostable and biodegradable products. Textile and footwear manufactures must not only ensure products safety for consumers but also consider environmental impacts and the benefits of environmentally friendly products.    STC can assist manufacturers in implementing essential safety and quality measures to ensure that products are free of harmful chemicals and that chemical restrictions of international markets are followed. As environmentally friendly products are becoming an integral part of global economic development, STC’s eco-textiles and biodegradable testing services can help manufacturers assure that products are not only safe for consumers but also safe for the environment as well.   Our Eco-textiles &amp; Biodegradability Testing services include: Eco-textile Testing Azo DyesAllergenic DyesCarcinogenic DyesDetermination of OdorsFlame RetardantsFormaldehydeHeavy Metal AnalysisOrganotin CompoundsPesticidespH ValuePhthalatesRelease of NickelBiodegradability Testing Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials (ASTM D5511)Anaerobic Biodegradation &amp; Disintegration of Plastic(ISO 15985)Plastics Degradability (ASTM D6954)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website.To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Eco-Textiles and Biodegradable Materials Testing

From office furniture to home furniture and upholsteries such as tables, chairs, beds, mattresses, beddings, pillows, kitchen storage, cabinets, curtains, carpets, etc., STC's comprehensive home textiles and furniture testing services can assist manufacturers, retailers and buyers ensure that their products are safety complaint on a regional, national and international level, meet industry standards, and consumer performance expectations.  Furniture &amp; Home TextilesTesting VOC &amp; Formaldehyde Emission Testing(ISO 16000-9, EN717-1)Flammability Testing(AS/NZS, BS,CaliforniaTechnical Bulletin)Flame Retardant Testing(GC-MS, GC-NPD, MS, LC-MS Analysis)Stain Resistance Testing(AATCC 130)Durability Testing(BS, BS EN)Fibre Analysis &amp; Construction Analysis Qualitative AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisPhysicalPerformance Testing Determination of Dimensions(BS EN 1335-1)     Safety Requirements(BS EN 1335-2)      Mechanical Testing(BS EN 1335-3)     Office Chairs(ANSI BIFMA X5.1)Files Storage Furniture(ANSI BIFMA X5.9)Lounge Seating(ANSI BIFMA X5.4)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website. To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Furniture and Home Textiles Testing

Unsafe and inferior products may cause physical injury and property damage to consumers. If the products get rejected or recalled, it will be a financial burden for the company and may eventually lead to litigation. Being the first testing laboratory in Hong Kong, we have an extensive range of testing services covering textile, footwear, furniture, raw materials, and construction materials according to national and international standards and regulations, reducing risks and verifying compliance for our customers. Material testing service includes: CarpetCondoms plasticsDomestic oven gloves and mittenHandbags and luggageLeathersMetalsPaper and packagingSynthetic leatherSpectacle frameTablewareWatchesTo know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Material Testing Service

HQTS Group Ltd

This product testing service is suitable for products such as&nbsp;toys, textile and apparels. This detail-oriented testing service ensures high-standard production. This product testing enhances the overall quality of your goods.

 
  Toys and children products testing. 
  Textile and apparel testing. 
  Hard-goods testing. 
 

Product Testing

Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification

Why should you use Hong Kong’s testing and certification services? High Professional IntegrityGood Intellectual Property ProtectionHigh Technical CompetenceQuick Response to Market NeedsRobust Accreditation System Being Highly Regarded InternationallyA Free Port with Excellent Logistics SupportYou can find more information about Hong Kong’s testing and certification sector from the website of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC):www.hkctc.gov.hk To find quality reports / certificates? Look for the HKAS Accreditation Symbol!All endorsed test reports / certificates issued by Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) accredited organisations bear the HKAS accreditation symbol with the registration number of the accredited organisations. Wide Recognition of HKAS-Accredited Organisations HKAS’ accreditation is recognised in over 100 economies, including all major trading partners of Hong Kong such as the United States, European Union, Mainland China and Japan. Accreditation helps users to identify reliable conformity assessment service providers. You can find service providers accredited by HKAS and their scope of accreditation from the website of HKAS:www.hkas.gov.hk 

Testing and Certification Services for Textiles and Garment

V-Trust Inspection Service Co., Ltd

 	 Pre-shipment inspection is a most effective inspection that confirms the whole shipment&#39;s quality level. 	 It normally requires the production to be finished and at least 80% of goods to be packed into cartons. 	 The checked samples are randomly selected according to AQL standard. 	 Our all-inclusive inspection charge is US$268/man-day in whole China. 	 No extra charge for traveling or hotel fees. 	 You will receive a detailed inspection report, with photographic evidence within 24 hours after the inspection. 	 You can also receive the report on the same day of the inspection upon request.  

Textile Inspection

We offer footwear and leather testing services for customers. Our services are professional and reliable. We use high-quality equipment to test and offer precision results. Evaluate whole shoes, leather, rubbers, adhesives and fabrics.Professional and reliable.To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Footwear and Leather Testing

The athleisure trend has blurred the boundaries between functional wear and leisurewear. Functional wear is no longer a niche market, but in the rapidly growing apparel market, it is now seen as a sector in its own right. What is high-performance textiles? High-performance textiles are engineered fabric for multiple-function garments. The performance of textiles is enhanced by a number of processes like the selection/blending of fibers, chemical processing, and finishing in different production stages by dyeing, coating, and laminating. Consumer Awareness and Claim Substantiation When purchasing an item of functional wear or athleisure wear, consumers consider garment function, performance, comfort, value for money, and brand reputation in their buying decisions. Brands should ensure the functional claim(s) of the product in the marketplace must meet the performance requirements for which they are designed and therefore fulfill client expectations. Benefits of Functional Wear Testing from SGS With our state-of-the-art functional testing equipment and expertise, we can help to substantiate product claims by testing fabrics, fabric systems and finished garments to determine their performance during the outdoor and sporting activities for which they are designed. Our service capabilities include: Easy careWear comfortProtectionHealthcareE-Function By helping you comply with national and international regulatory requirements, SGS ensures the quality, safety, and sustainability of your products. 

Functional & Athleisure Wear Testing Services

 The center can test and certify most products in its modern laboratories to make sure that they meet the essential safety, quality, reliability and performance requirements. STC's qualified inspectors can verify a manufacturing facility's capability, inspect products at the factory before shipment and certify manufactured goods are in compliance with contract specifications. The center's experienced professionals can advise manufacturers and trading organizations on how to improve their products and achieve international quality, environmental and social objectives.Shoe lace strength: Dry test, Wet test.Dry test after pre-wetting (leather only).Breaking force and extension at break of shoe laces.Attachment strength of shoe lace tags.Zipper strength.Lateral strength of slide fasteners.Strength of slide fastener pullers.Attachment strength of slide fastener and stops.Slider locking strength of slide fasteners.Slide fastener burst strength.Breaking force of buckles.Three point bending test.Strength of straps, buckles, lace hole, eyelets or D-ring and related attachments:Strength of eyelet facings and D ring.Strength of eyelet attachment in footwear.Strength of fastened buckles.Strength of buckle and strap attachment.Salt water corrosion.Shear strength of hook-and-loop fastener (before and after 5000 cycles fatigue test).Peeling strength of hook-and-loop fastener (before and after 5000 cycles fatigue test).Knot slippage test.To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Test for Footwear Accessory

This new color measurement service tests paint, printing, plastic and textile. The experienced professionals offer added efficiency and accuracy. This new color measurement is compatible with different standards to meet your needs.	Uses the latest equipment.	Professional and reliable.

New Color Measurement

The testing service targets a wide range of products including electronics, hard line products, textile products, toys and more. The tests and checks include the EMC test, LVD test, construction check, CPSIA, AATC and others. The testing serves as an effective means to prove your products&#39; quality &amp; safety and thereby enhance customers&#39; confidence. 	 Handled by well-trained staff. 	 Other products: apparel, footwear and children&#39;s products.&nbsp;  

 	 Some tests should be done in the professional laboratory instead of testing at the factory because of accuracy or special testing types of equipment required. 	 As a leading inspection service supplier in China, V-Trust has a long-term cooperative relationship with many accredited laboratories, so we can provide you with more competitive prices and professional testing arrangement. V-Trust can efficiently manage the testing of samples in liaison with qualified and accredited laboratories when you need formal certification or professional test. 	 We can go to the factory and select samples randomly on site instead of letting the factory choose them. We can select the best laboratories, based on price and lead-time, for each type of test or certification, such as Oeko-Tex 100, AZO dyes, Fastness, etc.  

Lab Testing and Certification

Compliance to flammability requirements can be demonstrated through flammability testing done by trusted independent third-parties. STC’s state-of-the-art laboratories and flammability testing services can help manufacturers evaluate their products and materials to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.  Our Flammability Testing services include: Apparel &amp; Textile CPSC 16 CFR 161016 CFR 161116 CFR 1615 / 1616BS 5722 / BS EN 14878Upholstery Furnishing -Bedding, Pillows, Quilts, Seating &amp; Mattresses 16 CFR 1632 / 1633CA TB116 / TB117CA TB133BS 7177ISO 12952 / BS 7175UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988HK Fire Safety Regulations, BS 7176 Curtains NFPA 701BS 5867Carpets 16 CFR 1630 /1631BS 4790Construction &amp; Building Materials Non-Combustibility Test for Materials(BS 476: Part 4)Fire Propagation Tests(BS 476: Part 6)Classification of Surface Spread of Flame of Products(BS 476: Part 7)Fire Classification of Construction Products &amp; Building Elements(EN 13501-1)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website. To know more or enquire any specific service, please visit https://www.stc.group and fill in our enquiry form on https: www.stc.group/contact. 

Flammability Testing

 	 Our chemical services test goods including, but not limited to: Garments &amp; Textiles Footwear Paper &amp; Packaging Toys Accessories Cosmetics Materials in Food Contact Hardlines Electronic products&nbsp; 	 At MTS, we aim to help your products to fulfill international standards and requirements such as: California Proposition 65 United States Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) EU Food Grade Contact (EU 10/2011, 841500/EC, Germany LFGB, France DGCCRF, Italy Decree of the Minister) US Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA) and Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA) Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) EU Restriction on Hazardous Substances in electrical products (RoHS) Battery Directive 2006/66/EC and Amendment 2013/56/EU EU Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) Chinas National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products (GB 18401) Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Trade Practices Act 1974)  

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