US PFAS Rules for Textiles: A State-by-State Compliance and Inspection Plan

US PFAS Rules for Textiles: A State-by-State Compliance and Inspection Plan

A US textile PFAS plan should start with the state where the product will be sold, the product categ...

EU vs UK Product Compliance for Consumer Goods: An Importer Evidence Map

EU vs UK Product Compliance for Consumer Goods: An Importer Evidence Map

For a China-made consumer good sold into both the EU and Great Britain, one finished product can req...

From Cotton to Couture: Textile Inspection Services in High-End Fashion

From Cotton to Couture: Textile Inspection Services in High-End Fashion

In high-end fashion, quality begins long before a garment reaches the runway, showroom, or customer....

Textiles Quality Control: Common Issues and Solutions

Textiles Quality Control: Common Issues and Solutions

Textile quality control should connect appearance, performance, identity, and lot traceability to an...

China Shoe Quality Control vs Global Buyer Expectations

China Shoe Quality Control vs Global Buyer Expectations

China shoe quality control becomes useful to an importer only when it answers a release question for...

First Article + DUPRO + PSI: A Stage-Gated Quality Plan for New E-Commerce Products

First Article + DUPRO + PSI: A Stage-Gated Quality Plan for New E-Commerce Products

A first article, a During Production Inspection (DUPRO), and a Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) become ...