In today’s global economy, consumer goods must comply with many differing national and international regulations and requirements. Failure to do so could result in unexpected costs, or worse, harm to end users and irreparable damage to your brand.
The relocation of SGS’s softlines laboratory in Whittle Estate in Leicester has allowed us to enhance our capabilities and increase our capacity for all our testing services. This means we can offer our clients better turnaround times and more competitive pricing.
Our offerings include a schoolwear benchmarking service. Schoolwear benchmarking empowers organizations to detect risks and weaknesses in their products and correct them before it is too late. This is paramount for any organization that aspires to achieve a long lasting impact in the market.
Benchmarking methodology
Our benchmarking standard has been designed to provide an independent assessment of the products being tested. We analyze the performance of your products and the products of other retailers to learn how they perform in comparison. The samples we receive are completely debranded, meaning that, during the testing period, our lab specialists do not know which garment came from which retailer. After testing is completed, we spend several days evaluating the performance of your products against those of other brands.
Ratings are then provided for each indicator and consolidated by perspective in a final assessment report. The client receives:
- Detailed scores for each perspective
- A breakdown of strengths and opportunities for improvement
- Recommendations for corrective and preventive actions
We validate all results with the organization before submitting the final report.
Benchmarking criteria:
- Appearance
- Promotional claims
- Longevity of the garment
- Color fading
- Abrasion
- Pilling
- Crease retention
- Stain resistance
- Stability
- Color fastness
For further information, please contact:
Michelle Harrison
Laboratory Manager – Softlines
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
t: +44 (0)116 2846780
About SGS
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
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