Selling textiles globally means meeting a web of ASTM, AATCC, ISO, EN and retailer-specific standards. Our textile testing and global quality standards consulting helps you know which tests apply, how to interpret results and how to pass consistently.
We help you build a testing strategy that protects quality without over-testing.
Common problems we're called in to solve
- Products fail buyer or regulatory testing unexpectedly.
- Labs in different countries report conflicting results.
- It's unclear which standards apply in a new market.
- Testing budgets are high but problems still reach customers.
Our approach
- 1Map applicable standards for each product and market.
- 2Review test protocols and lab selection.
- 3Investigate failures and lab-to-lab discrepancies.
- 4Design a risk-based testing program.
Outcomes and benefits
- Higher first-time pass rates.
- Confident entry into new markets.
- Testing spend focused where it matters.
Serving Pleasant Hill and the Bay Area
California's Proposition 65 and flammability rules add requirements beyond federal standards, and we help Bay Area and statewide brands stay compliant.
Frequently asked questions
What standards apply to textiles sold in California?
Depending on the product: CPSC flammability, labeling rules, Proposition 65, PFAS restrictions and TB 117-2013 for upholstered furniture, among others.
Why do two labs give different results?
Differences in conditioning, specimen preparation, equipment and interpretation are common causes; we help pinpoint them.
Do you perform the tests yourselves?
We design and interpret testing and work with accredited laboratories to perform it.