UL-STR is a leading international provider of testing and inspection quality assurance services to manufacturers, distributors and retailers of softline products.

We have a worldwide team of highly trained technical support staff with extensive experience in evaluating the quality of all types of garments, fabrics, hosiery and home furnishings.

Our strategic network of laboratories perform testing to international and retailer specific standards.

UL-STR offers dedicated textile, leather and footwear testing laboratories in the UK, Turkey, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy, France and the US. Building on the STR philosophy of placing test laboratories in key sourcing locations, our apparel and textiles services have been extenden to include laboratories in China (Shanghai and Shenzhen).

Investigative testing and trouble-shooting services are available. Moreover, all UL-STR laboratories are able to offer very competitive prices and fast and efficient turnround times.

UL-STR ist the premier choice for softlines expertise.

Our textile testing facilities include:

• Physical testing
• Colourfastness
• Flammability
• Fibre analysis
• Chemical testing (including analytical and ecological)
• ISO 17025 accredited laboratories
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Services
• Azo Dye testing