Wearing Apparel

Accelerate time-to-market while guaranteeing defect-free clothing, footwear and accessories with our end-to-end QC solutions

Our bespoke solutions allow retailers, brands, and manufacturers of textile items and clothing to secure the safety, quality, and performance of their products with exactness, resulting in quicker market entry

Grant Lloyd provides comprehensive wearing apparel Quality Control and Testing Services. Specifically, we help retailers, brands, and manufacturers secure product safety, quality, and performance across every batch. Consequently, our tailored solutions streamline supply chains and accelerate market entry. In addition, our Quality Control services cover all apparel categories, including clothing, footwear, sleepwear, outerwear, hosiery, leather goods, and fashion accessories.

Wearing Apparel Quality Control & Inspection Services

At Grant Lloyd, we provide inspection services for wearing apparel in accordance with the Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) international standard. Our services are conducted before, during, and after production to ensure product quality by detecting defects and deviations, assessing workmanship, confirming safety properties, and reviewing loading documentation.

Manufacturing Facility Evaluation

We also cater to wearing apparel clients by providing Vendor Evaluation services that assess manufacturing facilities. The Vendor Evaluation process is a fundamental step in verifying vendors’ portfolios and capabilities, as well as their compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Our services in the wearing apparel domain help retailers, brands, and manufacturers maintain quality and safety, ultimately building consumer confidence and strengthening brand loyalty.

Apparel & Textile Laboratory Testing

Our team specialise in Apparel & Textile Testing Services for a wide range of items, from fabric samples to finished products. This includes protective apparel, activewear, and clothing for both children and adults, such as pyjamas, sweaters, jeans, and outerwear. We also provide testing for fashion accessories such as scarves and belts, soft home furnishings such as bedding, curtains, and upholstery, and medical textiles. Our aim is to help our clients exceed regulatory requirements and consistently meet consumer demand for high-quality products while minimising reputational risks, reducing environmental impacts, and protecting the interests of retailers, brands, textile manufacturers, and consumers. Some of our Testing Services include the following:

Textile & Fabric Testing

Ensure the structural integrity, safety, and compliance of your materials with our end-to-end Textile & Fabric Testing Services. We analyse fabrics against stringent global standards before they ever reach the cutting room floor.

Our Textile Testing Capabilities Include:

  • Physical Performance: Assessing tensile strength, tear resistance, seam slippage, and abrasion resistance for everyday durability.
  • Appearance & Care: Evaluating dimensional stability (shrinkage) and colourfastness to washing, light, and perspiration.
  • Chemical Compliance: Screening for restricted substances (e.g., Azo dyes, phthalates, formaldehyde) to ensure adherence to global safety regulations like REACH and CPSIA.
  • Flammability Testing: Verifying that fabrics meet mandatory safety requirements for consumer, sleepwear, and protective apparel.

Protective Apparel Testing

Ensure your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and industrial workwear provide reliable defence in the most demanding environments. We rigorously test protective apparel against international safety regulations to guarantee maximum end-user safety and Regulatory Compliance.

Our Protective Apparel Testing Capabilities Include:

  • Flame & Thermal Resistance: Evaluating fabric ignition, burn rates, and heat insulation for fire-resistant (FR) workwear and arc flash protection.
  • High-Visibility (Hi-Vis) Compliance: Verifying chromaticity, luminance, and retroreflective performance for garments used in traffic, rail, and construction sectors.
  • Mechanical Protection: Testing fabrics, reinforced seams, and padding for cut, tear, puncture, and severe abrasion resistance.
  • Chemical & Biological Defence: Assessing liquid penetration, fluid repellency, and barrier performance for medical wear, hazmat suits, and lab coats.

Footwear Testing

Ensure maximum durability, safety, and comfort for every step. Our end-to-end Footwear Testing Services evaluate lifestyle, athletic, and protective footwear against stringent international quality and safety standards.

Our Footwear Testing Capabilities Include:

  • Physical & Mechanical Performance: Testing sole slip resistance, heel attachment strength, flex cracking, and upper material abrasion to ensure long-lasting wear.
  • Safety Footwear (PPE) Compliance: Verifying impact resistance (toe caps), puncture-resistant midsoles, and static dissipation for industrial work boots (e.g., ASTM F2413, EN ISO 20345).
  • Weather & Environmental Resistance: Assessing water resistance, breathability, and thermal insulation for outdoor, athletic, and performance footwear.
  • Chemical Compliance: Screening leather and synthetic materials for restricted substances, including Cr VI, Azo dyes, and heavy metals, to meet global REACH and CPSIA regulations.

Leathergoods Testing

Protect your brand’s reputation for quality with our end-to-end Leathergoods Testing Services. We evaluate bags, belts, wallets, and leather accessories against strict global standards for durability, component strength, and chemical safety.

Our Leathergoods Testing Capabilities Include:

  • Physical Durability: Testing tear strength, seam integrity, flex cracking resistance, and finish adhesion to ensure long-lasting wear.
  • Appearance & Finish: Evaluating colourfastness to rubbing (crocking), water spotting, and light exposure to maintain premium aesthetics.
  • Hardware & Component Testing: Assessing the tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and operational fatigue of zippers, buckles, and metal clasps.
  • Chemical Compliance: Screening for restricted and hazardous substances – specifically Cr VI, Azo dyes, and formaldehyde – to meet mandatory global regulations like REACH.

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