Textile Label and Care Instruction Compliance Review

Pre-pack inspection to verify sewn-in textile labels for fiber content, country of origin, RN number, and care-symbol accuracy before goods are packed or shipped.

Inspection Setup and Sample Identification

• Product style, SKU, and lot/batch identified
  Record the product style, SKU, colorway, and lot or batch number for the sample being inspected.
• Approved label artwork and specification available
  Verify the current approved label artwork, trim spec, or product specification is available for comparison.
• Inspection sample matches production item
  Confirm the inspected garment or textile item matches the intended production style and size range.

Fiber Content and Material Statement

• Fiber content statement is present on sewn-in label
  Verify the sewn-in label includes a fiber content declaration for the product.
• Fiber content matches approved composition
  Confirm the listed fiber percentages and fiber names match the approved material composition and tolerances in the product specification.
• Fiber content statement is legible and durable
  Check that the fiber content text is readable, permanently attached, and not obscured, distorted, or easily removed.
• Any required generic fiber naming is used correctly
  Verify generic fiber names are used consistently and do not include unapproved trade names or misleading material descriptions.

Country of Origin and RN Number

• Country of origin is present on sewn-in label
  Verify the label states the country of origin for the finished textile product.
• Country of origin matches manufacturing records
  Confirm the country of origin statement matches the production and sourcing records for the inspected item.
• RN number is present when required
  Verify the registered identification number is present on the label if the company uses RN identification in place of a full business name.
• RN number format is valid and traceable
  Check that the RN number is correctly formatted, matches the approved company record, and is traceable to the responsible business entity.

Care Symbols and Instruction Accuracy

• Care symbols are present and complete
  Verify the sewn-in care label includes all required care symbols or written care instructions for the product.
• Care symbols match approved care instructions
  Confirm wash, bleach, dry, iron, and dry-clean symbols match the approved care instruction set for the product construction.
• Care instructions are consistent with trims and embellishments
  Check that the care instructions account for prints, coatings, embellishments, bonded materials, or other components that affect laundering.
• Care label wording is clear and not contradictory
  Verify the label does not contain conflicting, ambiguous, or misleading care directions.

Label Placement, Legibility, and Final Disposition

• Label is securely sewn and positioned correctly
  Confirm the label is securely attached, placed in the approved location, and does not interfere with wear or use.
• All required label elements are legible at normal viewing distance
  Check that all required label information can be read without magnification under normal inspection conditions.
• Non-conformances documented and disposition assigned
  Record any deficiencies found and note whether the item is approved, reworked, held, or rejected.