Quality assurance programs to help protect the reputation of your goods, and your good name.

Quality raw materials and competitive price points aren’t enough to succeed in the marketplace.  Today’s knowledgeable, conscientious consumers insist on products that go the extra mile, and keep up with them as they move through life. 

With comprehensive knowledge of the standards impacting textile and apparel performance, construction, composition and the environment; UL-STR’s multidisciplinary team of quality assurance and testing personnel can help you develop inspection, testing, audit and responsible sourcing programs to evaluate a wide variety of textiles, apparel, footwear, and leather goods.

Inspections
UL-STR's worldwide inspection team is experienced in nearly every consumer product category.  Our in-depth inspection system can help detect variances and defects, during any stage of your production cycle.  Conducted at the factory, warehouse or distribution center, UL-STR’s quality assurance inspections are a cost effective means to help ensure that the workmanship, construction and measurements of your goods meet AQL specifications and your quality standards.

Testing
UL-STR’s testing laboratories can help determine the products you manufacture, sell and distribute comply with safety and performance standards and adhere to international regulations, before they hit store shelves.  Our correlation testing and participation in industry studies helps ensure consistency in UL-STR’s performance around the world.

• CPSC registered as an accredited laboratory for CPSIA third-party testing
• AATCC, ASTM, ISO and other international standards testing
• Accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) and China Metrology Accreditation (CMA) to National Safety Regulation GB 18401
• State regulation screenings including California Prop 65
• Technical consultation for federal regulations including flammability, fiber content and care labeling
• Technical support covering product development, care label verification, fiber identification, and garment and fabric construction analysis
• Specialty animal fiber identification (cashmere, alpaca and camel)
• Lead, phthalates, heavy metal, azo dye and other restricted substances testing

Responsible Sourcing
UL-STR Responsible Sourcing’s audits and training services are internationally recognized, offering a thorough and objective glimpse of factory labor conditions.  Starting right at the source, we work with you to secure quality, conformity and social responsibility of your products at every stage of manufacture. More about UL-STR Responsible Sourcing.

Additional Resources
FAQs: UL-STR's Guide to CPSIA
FAQs: California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB657)
News Alert: EU Parliament Approves New Textile Labeling Rules for Fur and Leather
News Alert: Amended Fur Products Labeling Act Now in Effect; Comments Requested
News Alert: Report on Counterfeit Goods Highlights Need for Brand Protection