Fabric Inspection Services
We provide independent third-party inspection for roll and bolt fabrics, including both greige and finished goods.
We help global buyers to verify visual defects, color shades, hand feel, abnormal odor, length and weight prior to delivery.
Our fabric inspection services often include:
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Bulk Fabric Inspection before delivery.
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In-Line Inspections in fabric mills.
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Quality Improvement by customized plan.
Bulk Fabric Inspections
Before Delivery
Comprehensive roll and bolt sampling performed before cutting. We verify surface defects, shade variation, stains, and holes using the international 4-point grading system standard.
In-line Inspections
in Fabric Mills
On-site monitoring during weaving, dyeing, or finishing processes. Catch critical issues at the source to minimize waste, avoid cargo delays, and reduce quality claims.
Quality Improvement
by Customized Plan
Targeted assessments for specialty garment and home textile fabrics. We verify visual appearance and technical parameters to ensure mass production begins at the correct quality level.
Why choose DQC for fabric inspections?
Core Expertise
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Specialized exclusively in textile inspection since establishment.
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In-depth knowledge across the textile chain, from fiber materials to finished fabrics.
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Precise and comprehensive solutions tailored to fabric inspeection requirements.
Extensive Experience
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Over 20 years of dedicated experience in textile inspection.
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Certified inspectors well understand global standards and market demands.
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Proficient in identifying and grading defects in accordance with the 4-point system.
24-hour Efficiency
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24-hour turnaround for inspection request across Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu.
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Within 24-hour: Professional report with detailed photos delivered.
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7×24-hour service available for your urgent shipments.
What to be inspected
DQC provides rigorous third-party inspection services that cover every critical aspect of fabric quality. Our technical team evaluates appearance, dimensional accuracy, physical properties, and export-ready packaging to protect your global production standards.
Visual Defects
Weight & Width
Identification of color shading, stains, weaving holes, and surface abnormalities using the international 4-point grading system standard.
Verification of cuttable width and precise measurement of GSM (grams per square meter) to ensure compliance with tech packs.
Color & Fastness
Skewing
Evaluation of batch-to-batch color consistency and fundamental fastness against washing, light, and perspiration.
Verification of bowing, skewing to avoid sizing distortions in finished garments.
Hand Feel & Consistency
Labels & Packaging
Comparison of softness, texture, and visual character against the client-approved Master Reference Sample.
Verification of roll quantity accuracy, shipping marks, barcode integrity, and the protective quality of outer packaging.
How our fabric inspections work
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Inquiry with PO & Specifications
Buyer shares PO, fabric type (woven/knitted, greige/finished), specifications, inspection requirements, and inspection address for inquiry or inspection booking.
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Confirmation and Scheduling
DQC coordinates with the mill or warehouse within 24–48 hours, confirming roll/bolt quantities, sampling rate, and inspection date.
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On-site Execution
On-site, DQC samples rolls/bolts according to 4-point system, checking defects, shade, skew/bow, shrinkage, GSM, and other key parameters.
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Reporting and Mapping
DQC issues a clear, photo-based fabric inspection report with defect mapping and conclusions to support decisions (accept, discount, rework or replacement).
Choose your pricing plan
Find the best option for you
Economic Inspection Service
149$per man-day- Applicable to Most Cases
Standard Inspection Service
199$per man-day Expert Inspection Plan
249$per man-day
All the pricing plans are based on one man-day. If your shipment needs more than one man-day, or you do not know how many man-days needed, you can please contact us with your shipment quantity and product details.
Request a quote for a customized inspection service
Please share your fabric type (woven or knitted, greige or finished), construction or composition, width, GSM, colors, order quantity, factory location and preferred inspection date.
All information you share is kept strictly confidential and only used to prepare your inspection proposal.