Fabric composition
Fibre content verification against the declared specification and labelling requirement.
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Softlines Testing
Physical and performance evaluation that tells you how a fabric will actually behave once it is cut, sewn, worn, and washed.
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Softlines Testing
Overview
What this service is for.
Softlines testing is where most quality conversations begin. Before a product moves into bulk production, teams need to know whether the material meets the specification on paper and whether it holds up under real use. SHINE coordinates the physical testing that answers those questions clearly.
What's Covered
Scope of work
Tensile & tear strength
Breaking strength, elongation, and tear resistance for woven and knitted constructions.
Seam performance
Seam strength and seam slippage evaluation on constructed garments and made-ups.
Dimensional stability
Shrinkage and skew behaviour after laundering, measured against agreed tolerances.
Fabric weight & construction
GSM, thread count, and construction checks that support costing and consistency.
Pilling & abrasion
Surface durability assessment for products that face repeated handling and wear.
What You Get
Outcomes you can act on.
- A clear pass or fail position against the standard or buyer specification you are working to.
- Readable numbers you can share directly with a supplier or a customer without reinterpretation.
- Technical context on what a marginal result means and what to do about it.
Need help scoping this?
If you are not certain this is the right service for your product, tell us the category and the requirement. We will confirm whether this is what you need — or point you at what is.
Talk To UsCommon Questions
Softlines Testing — frequently asked
It depends on the method set. As a general guide, a metre of fabric across the full width covers most standard physical test packages. We confirm the exact sample requirement when we scope your request, so nothing is wasted and nothing is short.
Yes. Seam performance, dimensional stability, and several durability checks are run on constructed garments. Where a method requires flat fabric, we will tell you upfront so you can send the right sample type.
We work to the standard or buyer protocol you specify. If you are not sure which applies to your product and market, tell us the category and destination and we will help you shortlist the right method set.
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Ready to move forward with softlines testing?
Share the product category, the service requirement, and your timeline. SHINE will come back with a clear scope, a realistic turnaround, and the next step.