Quality Control Checklist for Curtains From Bangladesh
A numbered QC checklist for curtains from Bangladesh: width, drop and pair matching, heading tape, hooks, eyelets, blackout lining, shrinkage, light, washing and rubbing tests, labels and packing, with fixes for common failures.
Short answer
Use this curtains quality control checklist to check width and drop, pair and length matching, heading tape, hooks and eyelets, seams and hems, blackout lining and light leaks, shrinkage, color fastness to light, washing and rubbing, labels and packing on curtains from Bangladesh before shipment, against the approved reference and size chart.
On this page
Key takeaways
Agree the reference curtain, size chart, tolerances and test methods before inspection, and draw the pieces to be checked at random across sizes, colors and cartons.
Hang every checked pair: drop, length and pattern matching across a pair, and heading behavior under the weight of the fabric, show only as hung.
Check heading tape, cords, hooks and eyelets along the full width, and hold blackout lining against a strong light to find pinholes and seam leaks.
Treat light fastness as a core curtain check for face fabric and lining alike, and name the test method in the purchase order where lab evidence is required.
Use this curtains quality control checklist to check a shipment before it leaves Bangladesh. A curtain is judged hanging: a pair that drops to different lengths, a heading that sags between hooks, or blackout lining that lets light through at the seams shows at once. Check each point against the approved reference, the size chart and the pack.
Why this checklist matters
Curtains concentrate risk in a tall, wide product sold as a pair. Width and drop decide whether the curtain covers the window as intended, the heading decides how it hangs and draws, and the face fabric sits in daylight for long periods, so fading shows early.
A written checklist removes interpretation. Each point is checked the same way on every style and color, and recorded as pass, fail or not applicable. Where a check needs lab evidence, name the test method in the purchase order in advance. See the pre-shipment inspection guide.
Before you start
Do not begin until the references are complete: an approved reference curtain per style and color, the purchase order and pack, the size chart with tolerances, the heading specification covering tape, hooks or eyelets, and the packing specification. Draw pieces at random across sizes, colors and cartons.
Check the label plan before bulk labels are printed. Under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, a textile product shall be labelled with the name and percentage by weight of all constituent fibres in descending order.1 ISO 3758 establishes a system of graphic symbols for care labelling, based on the most severe treatments that do not cause irreversible damage during care.2
The full checklist (numbered, printable)
Dimensions, drop and pair matching
Lay each curtain flat, smoothed without stretching, and measure finished width at the top, middle and bottom against the size chart.
Measure finished drop from the top of the heading to the bottom of the hem at the left edge, center and right edge, and record actual values.
Hang each curtain and confirm the drop again as hung, because heading and lining faults can show only under the fabric weight.
Check pair matching: hang the two curtains of a pair together and confirm drop and length match, with no visible step between them.
For patterned fabric, check pattern repeat matching across the pair at the leading edges.
Confirm each size label matches the measured width and drop, and that pairs are matched by size and color.
Heading, tape, hooks and eyelets
Check the heading type against the pack: pencil pleat, pinch pleat, wave, tab top or eyelet.
Check heading tape along the full width: correct tape, sewn straight, firmly attached at both ends, with no twisting.
Pull the heading tape cords where the design uses them: cords run freely, gather evenly, and ends are secured.
Check pleats for even spacing and depth, and confirm gathered width matches the ordered width.
Where hooks are supplied or fitted, check type and finish against the pack, confirm hooks sit evenly in the tape pockets, and check for sharp edges or rust marks.
Where eyelets are fitted, check size, finish and spacing, and confirm each eyelet is firmly closed with no cracked ring, sharp edge or tearing around the hole.
Check that the heading holds the top edge straight when hung, with no sagging between hooks or eyelets.
Seams, hems and blackout lining
Check side hems for even width and straight stitching, with no wavy or rolled edges.
Check the bottom hem for even depth and secure corners, and chain weights where the pack requires them, fully enclosed.
Check seams, including panel joins, for skipped or broken stitches and opening, pulling each seam gently by hand.
Check blackout or dimout lining where fitted: it covers the face fabric as specified, hangs without pulling it out of shape, and is attached securely.
Hold lined curtains against a strong light and check for pinholes, leaks at seams and joins, and coating cracks on blackout fabric.
Check that the lining drop sits as specified, neither showing below the bottom hem nor pulling it upward.
Check interlining or thermal lining where specified for even placement and no lumps showing through the face.
Fabric, shade and appearance
Check face and back panel by panel for holes, slubs, broken yarns, weaving defects, snags, stains and oil marks, so the center of a wide panel is not missed.
Check the fabric and finish named in the pack against the reference, and record any substitution in bulk as a failure.
Check shade within each curtain, between pair members, and across the order under the same light, against the approved shade standard.
Check prints, stripes and checks for straight alignment to the heading and hem, and for clean pattern edges.
Check pressing and finish: no shine marks, creases, loose threads or distorted pleats, on either side.
Shrinkage and appearance after washing
Review dimensional change evidence where required, for width and drop. ISO 5077 specifies a method for determining dimensional change of textile articles in specified washing and drying procedures.3
Check appearance after washing where required: drop and pair matching, heading shape, lining attachment, hem flatness and seam puckering.
Confirm every wash report names the bulk fabric, the color tested and this lot.
Color fastness: light, washing and rubbing
Review light fastness evidence for every color, because curtains hang in daylight. ISO 105-B02 specifies a method for determining the effect on textile color of an artificial light source representative of natural daylight.4
Check light fastness evidence for the lining as well as the face fabric, because a lining that fades or yellows changes how the face looks.
Review washing fastness evidence where required. ISO 105-C06 specifies methods for determining the resistance of textile color to domestic or commercial laundering using a reference detergent.5
Review rubbing fastness evidence for dark and printed colors, because curtains rub against walls and furniture as they are drawn. ISO 105-X12 specifies a method for determining the resistance of textile color to rubbing off and staining other materials, with one dry and one wet test.6
Record the method and result per color, and check that reports cover the darkest colors in the order, not only pale shades.
Labels and product claims
Check trim for correct type and color match, with no substitution in bulk.
If a harmful-substances claim will appear on the product, check the certificate scope. Under OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, the label is awarded only if all components meet the criteria, and furnishing materials such as curtains form their own product class.7
Check that any other claim in the pack, such as a blackout or thermal claim, matches the evidence agreed, and record unsupported claims as failures.
Packing and cartons
Verify that care, fibre, origin, size and brand labels are present, legible and correctly positioned. For the EU, check fibre names against Regulation No 1007/2011,1 and care symbols against ISO 3758.2
Check that barcode, size and pair-content stickers scan and match the purchase order, and that each pack is marked as a single curtain or a pair.
Confirm each curtain is folded or rolled as directed, with hooks or tiebacks included where specified, and that packing cannot crush eyelets.
Check packaging warnings and markings, and weigh and measure cartons against the packing list.
Common failures and how to fix them
The most frequent failure is a pair whose curtains drop to different lengths, usually because one panel was cut or hemmed to a different drop, or the lining was attached under uneven tension. Stop, hang the pair together, compare the drop against the reference, and only then restart hemming. Next is a sagging or twisted heading, from tape sewn under uneven tension: re-sew a test heading before the bulk is finished.
Eyelet faults cluster when a ring is not fully closed or the hole was cut off-center: re-set faulty eyelets before packing. Blackout lining with pinholes or cracks at folds points to coating damage in handling: change the folding method and re-check affected pieces against the light. Shade differences across a pair point to more than one dye lot: re-sort complete pairs from the same lot.
Where pieces fail, options are sorting and rework followed by a fresh check, documented partial acceptance, or rejection.
Downloadable template / summary table
Copy the checklist into your inspection sheet, add the size chart and agreed test methods, and record a result per curtain and per pair.
Section | Checks | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions and pairs | Width, drop, pair and pattern matching | Measurements, hang check |
Heading and fittings | Tape, cords, pleats, hooks, eyelets | Hang check, pull checks |
Seams and lining | Hems, seams, blackout lining, light leaks | Light check, photos |
Fabric and shade | Defects, shade, print alignment | Panel check |
Shrinkage | Width and drop after washing | Wash reports |
Color fastness | Light, washing, rubbing | Reports per color |
Packing | Folding, labels, pair contents | Packing list |
How Exportain helps
Exportain is a B2B marketplace connecting buyers with Bangladeshi suppliers of curtains and home textiles, so the specifications behind this checklist can be agreed at the enquiry stage. Browse suppliers, see the home textiles category and use inspection services when you plan the check. See also how to import curtains from Bangladesh. Supplier profiles show which document and photo checks have been recorded, not factory inspections. Exportain is not a party to the goods contract and does not inspect goods.
FAQs
When should this checklist be used?
Use it at final inspection, when curtains are finished, pressed and largely packed. For larger and first orders, also use it in production, while headings and lining can still be corrected.
Who should complete it?
The buyer, a local agent or an independent inspector can complete it, using the reference curtain, size chart and pieces drawn at random.
What are the most common failures?
Mismatched drop across a pair, sagging headings, faulty eyelets, blackout lining with light leaks, and shade differences within a pair are the failures buyers find most often.
Can a third party do it?
Yes, if you share the approved references, tolerances and agreed test methods first.
Next steps on Exportain
Before production starts, agree your size chart, tolerances, heading specification and label wording, then read the pre-shipment inspection guide and plan the check with inspection services. You can also post a free RFQ via RFQs.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 on textile fibre names and related labelling and marking of the fibre composition of textile products. European Union, (accessed )
- ISO 3758:2023 - Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols. International Organization for Standardization (accessed )
- ISO 5077:2007 - Textiles — Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying. International Organization for Standardization (accessed )
- EN ISO 105-B02:2014 - Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test. International Organization for Standardization (accessed )
- ISO 105-C06:2010 - Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part C06: Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering. International Organization for Standardization (accessed )
- ISO 105-X12:2016 - Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing. International Organization for Standardization (accessed )
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 for textiles tested for harmful substances. Hohenstein (accessed )
About the author
Sourcing from Bangladesh?
Post a request for quotation and suppliers on Exportain can send you their quotes directly.
Post an RFQ
