Accessory Testing

In response to ongoing regulatory changes and increasing expectations from consumers, it is essential for retailers and importers to assess and test their accessories to appropriate standards.

Intertek labs around the world test components, such as zippers, linings, interlinings, and buttons to assess your accessory’s performance before entering the manufacturing process. Using tests for dry cleaning fastness, light and color fastness, water spotting, finish adhesion, and Veslic rubbing on finished garments and materials, our technical experts provide full evaluations for a wide range of items to ensure high quality, problem-free goods.

Tests include, but are not limited to:

Handbag Testing
The strength of straps and strap fastenings is an important consideration in the quality assessment of handbags and small luggage items. Intertek is able to carry out strength tests utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to assess the risk of strap failures, whether at fastenings (e.g. buckles) or where the strap is attached to the body of the item itself. In addition, a full range of color fastness tests and water spotting tests can be performed to measure the risk of color transfer to clothing, along with possible blistering of leather finishes when exposed to water.

Belt Testing
Intertek offers a comprehensive assessment of belts for labeling purposes, color fastness, and tarnishing of buckles and metal components. Whether composed of leather or fabric material, our experts test to clients’ requirements to ensure finished products are fit for consumer satisfaction.

Watch & Jewelry Testing
Sophistication starts with comprehensive performance testing and chemical testing in watch and jewelry products. Intertek labs not only ensure compliance with national and international standards, but provide prototype consultations, production and pre-shipment specifications, and other methodologies developed specifically for your quality accessories.

Eyewear Testing
Intertek ensures that your brand’s fashionable eyewear meet minimum requirements for performance and quality wherever your destination market may be, helping promote healthy eyes and clear vision year round.

In addition to the accessories testing solutions stated above, Intertek also offers a full suite of services for each and every chemical found in your product including toxicity assessments, chemical certification and quality assurance solutions.

Request more information to see how Intertek can help your organization with Accessory Testing.