Textile Sample QC Checklist

1. Burn test — fiber truth

2. Colorfastness

• Dry rub: white cloth, 10 firm strokes — any transfer = reject
• Wet rub: damp white cloth — visible transfer = fail
• Jar wash: swatch + white strip, warm water + detergent, shake 15 min — white strip must stay white

3. GSM (weight)

Cut exactly 20 × 25 cm, weigh in grams, multiply by 20. Standard cotton-linen cloths run 180–230 GSM; thickened faux-linen 230–280; voile 60–90.

4. Construction

• Seam pull test; count 10+ stitches per 2.5 cm
• Hem depth variance under 5 mm
• Grain check: hold by one corner — must hang square
• Pull every tassel once

5. Hardware & coatings

• Zippers: 3 full cycles
• PVC fold test: 60 s tight fold, no cracking/whitening; oil wipe leaves no ghost
• Metal: 24 h damp-bag test, no orange spotting
• Elastic: 5 full stretches, <10% permanent elongation

Full workflow with claim procedures: Textile QC for small importers · FTC labeling rules

Compliance, care & packing: OEKO-TEX & eco certifications · washing & stain care guide · packing & shipping fragile decor

Supplier & compliance deep dives: handling supplier quality disputes · verifying a Chinese supplier · CPSIA children's product compliance · product liability insurance

Kitchen & lighting compliance (early-Oct): cookware coating & food-contact compliance · ETL/UL fixture safety & glass packing · dinnerware food-contact testing · knife steel & handle QC · glassware thermal-shock QC

Mid-Oct additions: QC checklist for cotton-linen table linens · accent chair TB117, foam density & double-rub QC · decorative objets Prop 65 & fragile packing

Late-Oct additions: diatomite asbestos-free test reports & pour test · faux fur shedding & FTC fiber labeling · trivet FDA/LFGB food-contact certs · night light UL/ETL listing & CPSIA · children's sleepwear flammability paths

CPSIA & IP compliance (Oct 22–27): kids tableware, sippy cups & bibs CPSIA testing · character accessories: avoiding licensed-IP infringement & small-parts safety