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Hardline & Softline Testing Services
Enabling better, safer products and services in a more interconnected world with our testing and certification solutions from SGS.
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Hardline and Softline testing services include:
We provide the world’s most comprehensive range of inspection, testing, certification and advisory services, powered by leading technology and digital tools. Our global network of experts supports you at every stage – from design, production and regulatory compliance to the import and export of goods.
Hardlines testing capabilities
- Toys & Dress up Testing
- EN71 Part 1 – Part 3
- Total Heavy Metal Content
- Phthalates
- Juvenile Product Testing
- General Hardline Physical/Mechanical Testing
- Lighter Testing
- Performance Testing
- Kitchenware & Cookware Testing
- Furniture Testing
- Packaging Testing
- Benchmark Testing
- Food Contact Materials
- Heavy Metal Testing
- Toys
- Cosmetics
- Juvenile Products
- RoHS
- Packaging Waste
- REACH Testing
- Jewellery Testing
Softline testing capabilities:
- Composition & Analytical
- Construction Analysis
- Dimensional Stability (Shrinkage) and related Tests
- Colour Fastness Tests
- Appearance after wash
- Print durability
- Strength Tests (Tensile/Seam/Burst)
- Abrasion
- Stretch tests
- Pilling and Snagging
- Fibre & Yarn Tests
- Garment Accessories Tests
- Leather Products Tests
- Stain resistance
- Anti static
- Thermal resistance
- Heat Conductivity
- Water repellency
- Nightwear Flammability
- Upholstered Furniture Flammability
- Thermal Insulation Tests (tog)
- Waterproof Tests
- Phenolic Yellowing
- PH
- Free and released Formaldehyde
- Azo dyes
- Allergenic disperse dyes
Product categories
UKAS accredited with a dedicated and skilled team of testing engineers and chemists we can support industries including but not limited to:
Hardlines
- Toys / Juvenile Products
- Children's Furniture
- Houseware / Cookware / Candles
- Sports Supplies
- Pet Supplies
- Fashion Jewellery / Cosmetics / Sunglasses
- Luggage
- Packaging / Stationary / Office Supplies
- Cool-bags / Boxes / Vacuum-ware
- Medical Devices / Medical Aids and Supplies
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Building / Plumbing Materials
- DIY Tools and Hardware
Softlines
- Fibre and Yarn
- Textiles & Garment
- Footwear
- Feather and Down
- Cashmere
- Functional Garments
- Candles & Candle Holders (oil)
- Oven Gloves
- Baby Sleep sacs
- Sun Protection clothing
- Bags and Accessories
- Home Textiles
- Carpets
- Latex Rubber gloves