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The Hong Kong Standards And Testing Centre Ltd (STC)

	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 Testing	Stretch and Recovery Testing	Thermal Resistance Testing	Water Vapor Permeability TestingProtective Performance	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Garments, Footwear, Gloves, etc.	Retro-reflection Testing	UV Protection	Weather TestingEasy-Care Performance	Oil Release Testing	Water Repellency Testing	Wash &amp; Wear Testing

High Performance Textiles Testing

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 Analysis	Quantitative AnalysisColorfastness Testing	Washing	Rubbing / Crocking	Perspiration	Dry Cleaning	LightPhysical Testing &amp; Performance Evaluation	Tearing Strength	Bursting Strength	Seam PropertiesOther Apparel &amp; Textile Testing Services	Dimensional Stability &amp; Appearance after Cleaning	Flammability Testing	Hazardous Chemicals Analysis	Care Label Verification &amp; Recommendation	Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)	Instrumental Colour Measurement	Advice &amp; Support on Product ImprovementIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website.

Apparel and Textile Testing

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.

Eco-Textiles and Biodegradable Materials Testing

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

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 Analysis	Quantitative AnalysisPhysicalPerformance 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.

Furniture and Home Textiles Testing

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

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

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

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

Leconcepts Holdings Co Ltd

Over 20 years of experience in the toys , premiums, gifts, garments, household 
    utilities, lightings & costume jewelry industries.   Our facilities are China-based & Vietnam-based, covering the activities of project study,   prototype making, mould-building, plastic injection, plastic rotomolding,   polyresin forming, electrical and electronics, sewing and wood productions.  Pls visit www.leconcepts.biz to see our production facilities and equipment lists.  

Consumer Product Design

 	 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. 	 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 (additional charges will apply).  

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

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

Protective Clothing Testing BS EN 14120STC provide full scope of Protective Clothing testing for wrist, palm, kne and elbow protectors for users of roller sports equipment.	Protective Clothing Testing	Innocuousness Testing	Restraubt Testing	Abrasionresistance Testing	Impact strength Testing	Impact performance Testing	Stiffness of wrist protectors TestingIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us at enquiry@stc.group orvisit our website:https://www.stc.group/en/services/detail/sporting-goods

Sport Products Protective Clothing Testing 

Taiwan Textile Federation

 Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) organizes Taiwan textile businesses to participate in important international textile exhibitions and trade shows each year. We assist Taiwan's textile exporters in promoting in the global textile markets. 
 
  Professional teams and good networking. 
  Please contact us for more details. 
 

The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre provide a full range of professional testing, inspections and certification services for customers in Hong Kong, mainland China and the global market.Provide professional testing service.	Full range of professional testing, inspections and certification services.	Suitable for different products, such as chemicals, food, electrical, textile, and others.	Accredited by China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS).	Accredited by Federal Communications Commission (FCC).	Accredited by Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS).	For customers in Hong Kong, mainland China and the global market.

Professional Testing Service

Established in 1975, the Taiwan Textile Foundation represents the Taiwanese textile industry to negotiate with the European Economic Community. By joining fairs around the globe, the Taiwan Textile Foundation helps promote apparel, accessories and designer labels manufactured by the Taiwanese to the world. It is a reliable trading partner that you should work with.
 
  Offers fashion and textile related service. 
  Market promotion. 
 

Taiwan Textile Foundation

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:	Carpet	Condoms plastics	Domestic oven gloves and mitten	Handbags and luggage	Leathers	Metals	Paper and packaging	Synthetic leather	Spectacle frame	Tableware	Watches

Material Testing Service

STC's Biocompatibility Testing services for medical devices includes:	Absorbent Incontinence Products  	Adhesives     	Blood Collection &amp; Storage Devices  	Bone Void Fillers  	Central Nervous System Implants	Combination Products 	Contact Lenses   	Dental Implants  	Devices Containing Antimicrobials	Device Raw Materials	Hemodialysis Disposables	Implantable Drug Delivery Devices  	Infusion / transfusion Devices	Intraocular Lenses	Laparoscopes &amp; Endoscopes  	Ocular Implants	Orthodontic Devices	Orthopedic Implants	Ostomy Devices	Reusable Devices	Surgical Gloves	Sutures	Syringes	Urinary Stents	Urologic Catheters	Vascular Catheters	Vascular Grafts	Vascular Stents	Ventricular Assist Devices	Wound Drainage Devices	Wound DressingsCytotoxicity Study Test (3 weeks lead time)	MTT Method(ISO 10993-5)	Agarose Overlay Method(ISO 10993-5 / USP 87)	Filter Diffusion Method(ISO 10993-5)	Direct Contact Method(ISO 10993-5 / USP 87)	MEM Method(USP 87)Irritation &amp; Skin Sensitization Test	Skim Sensitization Study (GPMT / Closed-patch)(ISO 10993-10) (6 - 8 weeks)	Skin Irritation Test(ISO 10993-10) (3 weeks)	Intracutaneous (Intradermal) Reactivity Test(ISO 10993-10 / USP 88)(3 weeks)	Oral Mucosa Irritation Test(ISO 10993-10) (8 - 10 weeks)	Vaginal Irritation Test(ISO 10993-10) (8 - 10 weeks)	Penile Irritation Test(ISO 10993-10) (8 - 10 weeks)	Rectal Irritation Test(ISO 10993-10) (3 months)	Ocular Irritation Test(ISO 10993-10) (3 - 4 weeks)Systemic Toxicity Test	Acute Systemic Toxicity Test(ISO 10993-11 / USP 88) (3 weeks)	Subacute Systemic Toxicity Test (14 days / 28 days)(ISO 10993-11) (6 or 8 weeks)	Subchronic Systemic Toxicity Test (90 days / 180 days)(ISO 10993-11) (5 or 8 months)	Pyrogen Test(ISO 10993-11) (3 weeks)Local Effects after Implantation Test(ISO 10993-6) (at least 4 weeks)	Implantation in Subcutaneous Tissue Test	Implantation in Muscle Test	Implantation in Bone TestInteractions with Blood Test (2 weeks)	Hemolysis Test(ISO 10993-4 / GB)	Hemolysis Test(ASTM F756)	APTT、PT、TT、FIB(ISO 10993-4 / GB)	Platelet Count Test	Complement Test(ISO 10993-4 / GB)	Thrombosis Test(in Vivo / in Vitro)(ISO 10993-4 / GB)Genotoxicity Test (ISO 10993-3)	Ames Test(8 weeks)	Mouse Lymphoma Assay Test(10 weeks)	Chromosome Aberration Test (10 weeks)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us atenquiry@stc.groupor visit our website:https://www.stc.group/en/contact

Biocompatibility Testing Services for Medical Devices

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is intended toprotect the wearer against the risk of health and safety related injuries. From sunglasses and gardening gloves to sport helmets and safety shoes, PPE testing is essential for ensuring that PPE products are reliable and can effectively safeguard the wearer from harm.STC's PPE testing services are in accordance toISO, ASTM, EN, AS/NZS, BS, CSA,andANSI/SAE standards.OurPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Testing services include:	Safety Footwear	Protective Gloves	Protective Clothing	Safety GogglesIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Testing

General Foodstuffs Testing	Aerobic colony count / Anaerobic plate count	Coliform / Fecal Coliform	Enterobacteriaceae	Molds &amp; Yeasts Count	Mesophilic / Thermophilic Spore CountMooncake, Pastry &amp; Bread Testing(GB 19855, GB 7099)	Aerobic Plate Count(GB 4789.2)	Coliforms(GB 4789.3)	Moulds Count(GB 4789.15)	Salmonella(GB 4789.4)	Shigella(GB 4789.5)	Staphylococcus aureus(GB 4789.10)Biotoxins- Seafood &amp; Shellfish Testing	Amnesic shellfish poison(ASP)	Diarrhetic shellfish poison(DSP)	Neurotoxic shellfish poison(NSP)	Paralytic shellfish poison(PSP)Antibacterial Assessment	Textile Materials(AATCC 100, AATCC 147, JIS L 1902)	Plastic(JIS Z 2801, ISO 22196)	Metal &amp; Ceramic Products(JIS Z 2801)	Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity(ASTM E2315)Antifungal Assessment	Textile materials and Fabrics(AATCC 30, ASTM D4576)	Plastic(ASTM G21)	Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing for Disinfectant or Sterilization ProductCosmetics Testing	Standard Plate Count, Fecal coliforms, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus(GB 7916)	Aerobic Bacterial Count, Thermotolerant coliform bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus(Molds &amp; Yeast Count Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015)Disposable Products Testing	Sanitary Products(GB 15979)	Wooden Chopsticks(GB 19790.1)Toiletry Testing	Bathroom Tissue(Including base paper)(GB 20810)	Toilet Paper(QB 2500)Antibiotics-Resistant Bacteria	Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing bacteria (ESBL)	Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)Antibiotics-Sensitivity Testing (AST)	Aminoglycosides	Carbapenems	Cephalosporins	Fluoroquinolones	Glycopeptides	Lincosamides	Macrolides	Penicillins	Sulfonamides	TetracyclinesHygiene &amp; Sanitation	Swab Sampling &amp; Testing	Hygiene Audit	On-site Basic Food Hygiene TrainingIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us atenquiry@stc.groupor visit our website:https://www.stc.group/en/contact

Microbiology & Sanitation Testing

The Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre provide a full range of professional testing, inspections and certification services according to your own specifications or major international standards.Testing services on product categories:	Chemical, Food &amp; Pharmaceutical Products	Textiles, Footwear, Furniture &amp; Materials	Electrical Products	Toys &amp; Children's Products	Medical Devices​Certification related testing and supporting services:	China Compulsory Certification (CCC)	Europe CE Mark	GCC G-Mark	Hong Kong OFCA Certification	Hong Kong Safety Mark	Japan Safe Goods (SG) Mark	Japan ST Mark	Japan PSE Mark	US CPSIA Certification	US FCC sDoCWe also provide a wide variety of inspection services for major consumer products including garment, toys, bag, footwear, electrical, electronic, watch and clock and sundry products. We also provide factory evaluation and audit services, such as Code of Conduct, Social Audit and LaboratoryAudit.

Testing Inspection Certification Service

Although these advertising materials are relatively inexpensive, their manufacturing quality should meet certain standards and regulations set in different markets to ensure that these products are safe for use.  With our technical expertise, STC offers different types of testing services on Gift &amp; Premium items to manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and distributors.  Our Gift &amp; Premiums Testing services include: Chemical Analysis Azo DyesFormaldehydeLead ContentPhthalatesRelease of NickelFlammability Testing Fabric &amp; Textile MaterialsSoft &amp; Hard ToysMicrobiological Testing Microbial Limit TestAnti-microbial Preservative EffectivenessPhysical &amp; Mechanical Testing Sharp Points &amp; Sharp EdgesSmall Parts &amp; Small BallsMagnetElectrical Safety &amp; EMC Testing Battery-operated ItemRemote Controlled ItemTransformerElectronic GamesInternational Standards Global(ISO 8124)America(ASTM F963)Australian(AS / NZS ISO 8124)Chinese(GB)Europe(EN 71 &amp; REACH)Japanese(JIS)If you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/contact 

Gifts and Premiums Testing

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 1610	16 CFR 1611	16 CFR 1615 / 1616	BS 5722 / BS EN 14878Upholstery Furnishing-Bedding, Pillows, Quilts, Seating &amp; Mattresses	16 CFR 1632 / 1633	CA TB116 / TB117	CA TB133	BS 7177	ISO 12952 / BS 7175	UK Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988	HK Fire Safety Regulations, BS 7176Curtains	NFPA 701	BS 5867Carpets	16 CFR 1630 /1631	BS 4790Construction &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.

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