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

 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

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

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

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

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. 
 

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

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

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

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

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

 Taipei IN Style is a platform for Asian brands to promote their achievements and products. We have a good network of partnering associations and institutes. Bring Taiwan&rsquo;s fashion to worldwide audience together with us. 
 
  Professional teams and good networking. 
  Please contact us for more details. 
 

Taiwan Textile Industry Promotion

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

Tadaland Limited

    To explore more t-shirt styles, please visit our online store here:https://tadaland.net/collections/clothing Infuse your products with Tadaland's characters to add vibrancy and personality! Now you can show your love for Tadaland, MBTIPersonalitiesandFoods of all kinds with Tadaland Apparel.We are looking for partners and collaborators who share our vision. Whether it is through licensing or partnership, together, we can do our part to bring light and joy to the world. About Tadaland At Tadaland, our mission is to forge genuine connections by crafting a world filled with characters representing all 16 personality types. Our brand, featuring 16 original MBTI characters known as Tadamates, celebrates each individual's uniqueness. Inspired by the universal desire for self-discovery and understanding, these characters embody empathy and joy.   Let's connect! Website: http://tadaland.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tadaland_hk/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@tadaland Tel: (+852) 6598-7427 Address : 12/F, Champion Building, 287-291 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong  Let's do Tadaland's Personality Test! https://16characters.tadaland.net   

Product Licensing - T-shirt/Apparel/Fashion & Garments

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 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. 

Gifts and Premiums Testing

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-AccreditedOrganisations 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 

Tested in Hong Kong - Certified in Hong Kong

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

We offer professional construction material testing services for customers. We can test locks, door closers, paints and fire safety products. We test products according to national testing standards and relevant regulations. For locks, door closers, paints and fire safety products.Various standards for testing.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. 

Construction Material Testing

Bike Testing STC is one of few testing laboratories accredited by Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) &amp; China National Accreditation Service (CNAS) to perform bike testing and helmet testing under regulations 16 CFR 1512 and other national standards.  Our Bike Testing services include:  Children’s Bike Testing Standards America (16 CFR 1512)China (GB 14746, ISO 8098)Europe (EN 14765, ISO 8098)Children’s Bike Testing Brake / Steering TestingSaddles / Seat-pillars TestingFrames and Front Fork Assembly TestingPedals TestingRims, Tires &amp; Tube TestingIf you have any further question, please feel free contact us or visit our website: https://www.stc.group/en/services/detail/sporting-goods  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. 

Sport Products 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 ProductsTextiles, Footwear, Furniture &amp; MaterialsElectrical ProductsToys &amp; Children's ProductsMedical DevicesCertification related testing and supporting services: China Compulsory Certification (CCC)Europe CE MarkGCC G-MarkHong Kong OFCA CertificationHong Kong Safety MarkJapan Safe Goods (SG) MarkJapan ST MarkJapan PSE MarkUS CPSIA CertificationUS FCC sDoCWe 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.  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. 

Testing Inspection Certification Service

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 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.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. 

Professional Testing Service

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. 

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