Quality Control Checklist for Cushion Covers From Bangladesh
A numbered QC checklist for cushion covers from Bangladesh: insert fit, concealed zipper checks, piping and welt seams, print and embroidery checks, shrinkage, washing, rubbing, perspiration and light tests, labels and packing, with fixes for common failures.
Short answer
Use this cushion covers quality control checklist to check finished size and insert fit, concealed zipper and closure function, piping and welt seams, print and embroidery fastness, dimensional change, shade consistency, labels and packing on cushion covers from Bangladesh before shipment. Agree tolerances, test methods and acceptance wording in the purchase order, and check each cover against the approved sample.
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Key takeaways
Agree the approved sample, size chart, tolerances and test methods before inspection, and draw the pieces to be checked across styles, colors and cartons.
Fit every sampled cover over its named insert: a cover that measures correctly flat can still fail if the insert bulges, gaps at the corners or cannot pass the closure.
Run concealed zippers through their full travel on sampled covers, and check piping and welt seams for straight runs, even width and clean corners.
Check print and embroidery placement and shade consistency panel by panel and across a set, because cushion covers are displayed and sold as matching groups.
If you import cushion covers, use this cushion covers quality control checklist to check a shipment before it leaves Bangladesh. A cushion cover is judged in use: a cover cut small strains over its insert, a zipper that sticks makes the insert hard to change, and an off-center print shows at once. For the buying steps behind the order, see how to import cushion covers from Bangladesh.
Why this checklist matters
Cushion covers concentrate risk in fit and finish: the cover must go over the named insert and sit square, the closure is worked at every insert change, and the decorated face is what the buyer sees first. A fault hidden on a folded cover, such as a short zipper opening or wavy piping, shows once the cover is fitted.
A written checklist removes interpretation. Each point is checked against the approved sample, size chart and pack, and recorded as pass, fail or not applicable, so the result at destination can be checked against the record.
Before you start
Do not begin until the references are complete: an approved sample per style and color, fitted over its insert, the purchase order and pack, the size chart with tolerances, the closure specification, the decoration artwork and placement guide, and the packing specification. Draw pieces across styles, colors and cartons, not pieces the factory selects.
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 cushion covers quality control checklist
Dimensions and insert fit
Measure finished length and width on pieces from all sizes and colors, laid flat without stretching, closure fastened as sold; compare each measurement with the chart tolerance, recording actual values.
Fit each sampled cover over its named insert: it enters without forcing, its corners fill the cover corners, and no seam is strained. Remove the insert again without straining seams.
Check the fitted cover for bulging, slack areas, twisted seams and squareness: opposite sides match, and any print sits square to the edges.
For sets, confirm each size label matches the measured size and set contents, checking every size, not only the lead size.
Closures: zippers and other fastenings
Open and close each concealed zipper through its full travel twice: slider runs smoothly, teeth or coil mesh fully, and no fabric catches.
Check zipper stops and slider pull for secure attachment, zipper type and tape shade against the sample, and seam-end stitching finished so the opening cannot tear.
Check the closed concealed zipper stays hidden as specified: no tape or stitching shows on the face, and the opening lies flat.
Where the pack names another closure (envelope fold, buttons, ties, hook-and-loop strip), check it holds the insert, overlaps as specified, and fastenings are secure and evenly spaced.
Seams, piping and welt construction
Check all side seams for skipped or broken stitches, opening and uneven stitch density, pulling each by hand, and any topstitching or quilting for straight lines and even spacing.
Check piping or welt where specified: cord fully covered, width even, runs straight, joins neat and placed as on the sample.
Check piping stitching sits close to the cord, no cord or tape showing, and corners clean without puckering.
Where seam strength is lab tested, confirm the method and limit were agreed in advance. ISO 13935-1 specifies a strip test for maximum force to seam rupture, force applied perpendicularly to the seam, mainly for woven fabrics.3
Fabric, print and embroidery appearance
Check face and back, panel by panel against the sample, for holes, slubs, broken yarns, weaving defects, snags, stains and oil marks, so the center panel is not missed.
Check fabric, weave and finish named in the pack, such as a slub or brushed finish, against the sample; record any substitution as a failure.
Check shade within each cover, between face, back, piping and zipper tape, and across a set, under the same light, against the approved lab dip.
Check prints for placement as the artwork directs, repeat matching at seams where required, and no blurred or misregistered elements.
Check embroidery and appliqué for centered placement, stitch colors and density matching the sample, backing trimmed as specified, and no puckering or loose threads.
Check pressing: no shine marks or unwanted creases, inside or on the face.
Dimensional change and fit after washing
Review dimensional change evidence for length and width. ISO 5077 specifies a method for determining dimensional change of textile articles in specified washing and drying procedures.4
Check appearance and fit after washing: the washed piece still fits its insert, the closure still runs, piping lies flat, print or embroidery undamaged.
Confirm every wash report names the bulk fabric, the color tested and this lot.
Color fastness: washing, rubbing, perspiration and light
Review washing fastness evidence where required. ISO 105-C06 specifies methods for determining the resistance of textile colour to domestic or commercial laundering using a reference detergent.5
Review rubbing fastness evidence for dark and printed covers, which rub against upholstery and clothing. ISO 105-X12 specifies a method for determining the resistance of textile colour to rubbing off and staining other materials, with one dry and one wet test.6
Review perspiration fastness evidence for ranges used against skin. ISO 105-E04 specifies a method for determining the resistance of textile colour to human perspiration.7
Review light fastness evidence where covers will sit in daylight. ISO 105-B02 specifies a method for determining the effect on textile colour of an artificial light source representative of natural daylight.8
Surface, hand feel and pilling
Check hand feel per color against the approved sample: compare softness, smoothness and body; record any piece harsher or thinner than the sample.
Check the surface for pilling, fuzzing and matting by eye and hand, including the center panel. Where pilling is lab tested: ISO 12945-2 covers fabric propensity to surface pilling, fuzzing or matting by the modified Martindale method.9
Trims, labels and product claims
Check zippers, piping cord, thread, buttons and ties for correct type and color match, with no substitution.
If a harmful-substances claim will appear, check the certificate scope: under OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, the label is awarded only if all components meet the criteria, including fabric, threads, prints and accessories such as zips.10
Check any other claim in the pack, such as a composition or finish claim, against the evidence agreed; record unsupported claims as failures.
Packing and cartons
Verify 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 set-content stickers scan and match the order.
Confirm each cover is folded and packed as directed, with tissue or hangers, and set contents and ratios per carton matching the pack.
Check packaging carries the warnings and markings the pack requires, and nothing in the pack creases the face or bends the zipper.
Weigh and measure sample cartons; check markings and count against the packing list.
Common failures and how to fix them
The most frequent failure is a cover that measures correctly flat but will not take its insert, or bulges once fitted, usually because cutting used the finished size without allowing for the insert and closure opening. Stop, fit sampled covers over the named insert, and restart only once the fitted result matches the reference. Next is a zipper that sticks or catches, from tape sewn too close to the teeth or a slider that does not match the tape: re-sew a test opening with the bulk zipper first.
Wavy piping starts at uneven cord feeding or stitching that drifts from the cord: re-sew a test panel first. Off-center prints point to panel cutting or marking: check cut panels before the next print run. Shade differences across a set point to more than one dye lot: re-sort complete sets before packing. Embroidery puckering points to backing or tension: correct it on a test piece first.
Where failures exceed what the purchase order allows, options are re-inspection after sorting or rework, documented partial acceptance, or rejection.
Downloadable template and summary table
Copy the checklist into your inspection sheet, add the size chart and tolerances, and record a result per cover.
Section | Checks | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
Dimensions and fit | Length, width, insert fit | Measurements, fit check |
Closures | Zipper travel, stops, concealment | Open-close checks |
Seams and piping | Seams, cord, corners | Pull checks |
Fabric and decoration | Defects, shade, print, embroidery | Panel check |
Dimensional change | Length, width, fit after washing | Wash reports |
Color fastness | Wash, rubbing, perspiration, light | Reports per color |
Packing | Folding, labels, ratios | Packing list |
How Exportain helps
Exportain is a B2B marketplace connecting buyers with Bangladeshi suppliers of cushion covers, so the specifications behind this checklist can be agreed at the enquiry stage. Browse suppliers, see the home textiles category and use inspection services to plan the check. 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 goods are finished, pressed and largely packed. For larger and first orders, use it in production, while cutting and piping can still be corrected.
Who should complete it?
The buyer, a local agent or an independent inspector can complete it, using the approved sample and size chart.
What are the most common failures?
A cover that will not fit its insert, a sticking zipper, wavy piping, off-center prints, embroidery puckering and shade differences across a set.
Can a third party do it?
Yes, if you share the approved references, tolerances and test methods. The pre-shipment inspection guide explains how a final check is arranged.
Next steps on Exportain
Before production starts, agree your size chart, closure specification, tolerances and label wording, then read the pre-shipment inspection guide alongside how to import cushion covers from Bangladesh, and plan the check with inspection services. You can also post a free RFQ via RFQs and compare quotes.
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 13935-1:2014 - Textiles — Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles — Part 1: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the strip method. International Organization for Standardization (accessed )
- ISO 5077:2007 - Textiles — Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying. 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 )
- ISO 105-E04:2008 - Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration. International Organization for Standardization (accessed )
- 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 12945-2:2020 - Textiles — Determination of fabric propensity to surface pilling, fuzzing or matting — Part 2: Modified Martindale method. International Organization for Standardization (accessed )
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 for textiles tested for harmful substances. Hohenstein (accessed )
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