Materials & Components

The quality of components and materials is critical to the quality of a textile, footwear and leather product. Defective or poor quality components and materials could be the root causes of product failure and safety issues, customer complaints and recalls, incurring financial costs and brand damage to the sellers. 

To prevent issues at an earlier stage, buyers and suppliers should look into the quality of the components and materials before manufacturing begins, based on the end-use expectation, quality and safety requirement from regulations in the destination markets.

What the Eurofins Softlines & Leather network of laboratories can offer

Our comprehensive testing and inspection service covers the entire product development cycle from raw materials to the shipping of finished goods. We can help you to ensure that every part of your product performs to the required safety and quality standards, including carrying out chemical, physical, and performance testing on the following categories of components and materials: 

• Buttons: Plastic buttons, metal buttons, buttons of natural materials
• Zippers: Plastic, nylon, resin and metal
• Tags: Brand, cleaning labels and composition labels
• Cords: String, lace, elastic, velcro and metal chains
• Jewellery: Hotfix rhinestone, beads, silkscreens and ribbons
• Heels, Lasts, Forms
• Buckles and ornaments

Contact us for further information and to discuss your testing needs.