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Testing and quality
How fabric is tested and inspected, and what each common certificate actually tells you.
7 articles · 1 video
How We Test Our FabricA walkthrough of how Benny Cotts checks composition, GSM, colour fastness and shrinkage on every batch, from our own weaving at Atoon through to our processing partners in Bhilwara.
Key Fabric Tests Explained: GSM, Strength, Colour Fastness, Shrinkage, Pilling and MoreA beginner's lesson on the fabric tests a uniform buyer sees on a test report: GSM, tensile and tear strength, colour fastness to washing, rubbing, light and sweat, shrinkage, pilling, abrasion and seam slippage. What each measures and why it matters.
The Four-Point Inspection System: How Fabric Rolls Are ScoredA beginner's lesson on the four-point system used to grade woven fabric: how points are given by defect length, the four-point cap per yard, the points per 100 square yards formula, and how a roll passes or fails.Video
How to Inspect Uniform Fabric on DeliveryA buyer-side checklist for receiving uniform fabric: what to verify before unrolling, how width, weight and length are checked, the common woven defects, and how the four-point grading system works.
OEKO-TEX in 2026: What the Updated Rules Mean When You Buy Certified FabricOEKO-TEX updated its test criteria and limit values across STANDARD 100 and its other certifications, effective 1 June 2026. What the certification actually covers, what tightened this year, how to verify a certificate, and when a uniform program needs it versus a per-lot test report.
ISI Marks, QCOs and Indian Standards for Uniform FabricWhat a Quality Control Order actually is, why an ISI mark is not the right thing to ask a suiting mill for, and how to check the current position yourself before writing it into a tender.
Sustainability Certifications for Uniform Fabric, ExplainedWhat OEKO-TEX, GRS, ZDHC and similar textile certifications actually certify, the difference between product, facility and chain-of-custody schemes, and how to verify a supplier's claim.
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