Recently Zhejiang Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (ZIQB) discovered two batches of imported textile fabrics of substandard quality on performing tests. The tests found not only the appearance of the fabrics below international quality standards, as it failed on all fronts. Thus, the concerned agent issued claims against the foreign exporters.

It is reported that between the two imported batches, one is of dyed cotton plain fabrics, which originated from South Korea, running in to 1229 meters, and valued at US $2687. The other one is of texturized fabrics (cotton 99 percent and polyester one percent), originating from Hong Kong in 9429.29 running meters, valued at US $29492.32.

During the examination, officers discovered the fabrics appearance with blemish. Dyed cotton cloth from Korea had deficiencies in the form of color stains and holes; in particular, one roll (55.4 meters) was found with 19 color stains and 2 holes.

Appearance of cotton texturized fabrics from Hong Kong was also not good, as color stains, winkles and use of different yarns were the factors that went against it. Thus, the fabrics appearance of these two batches was deemed ‘unqualified.’

In addition, the inspection and quarantine officers tested the fabrics samples against GB18401-2003 standard and found that the inherent quality of the imported fabrics to be substandard, with Korean fabrics’ PH=9.1 and Hong Kong fabrics’ PH=9.4, both exceeding the standard range of PH=4.5-7.0.

Textile fabrics with exceeding normal PH standard would harm skin and make the skin susceptible to germs and other derman infections.
 
Fibre2fashion News Desk - China