Softlines
“Softlines” refers to textile and flexible consumer products, mostly apparel and related items.
For your business, this category would cover:
- Clothing & Textiles (shirts, dresses, uniforms, fabric rolls)
- Footwear (sports shoes, leather shoes, sandals, etc.)
- Accessories (bags, belts, wallets, hats, gloves, etc.)
- Home Textiles (bed sheets, curtains, upholstery fabric)
QC checks include: fabric composition, stitching quality, measurements, colorfastness, appearance, packaging, labeling.
Hardlines
“Hardlines” refers to durable goods, rigid products, and hard-surfaced items.
For your business, this would cover
- Furniture (wood, rattan, metal, or mixed materials)
- Stone Products (countertops, tiles, landscaping stone, decorative stone)
- Housewares & Kitchenware (ceramics, utensils, glassware, wooden items)
- Other Customized Products (toys, promotional goods, handicrafts)
QC checks include: structure and durability, finish/paint quality, surface consistency (for stone), assembly, packaging safety.
Services
To be competitive, your QC company should provide a comprehensive range of services:
Pre-Production Inspections (PPI)
Check raw materials, components, and factory readiness before production starts.
During Production Inspections (DPI / DUPRO)
Inspect samples during the manufacturing process to detect early issues.
Pre-Shipment Inspections (PSI)
Final inspection before goods are shipped, ensuring quality, quantity, labeling, and packaging meet requirements.
Loading Supervision
Monitor container loading to ensure correct products, quantities, and packaging integrity.
Factory Audits
Evaluate supplier capability, social compliance (e.g., BSCI, Sedex), environmental standards, or ethical practices.
Laboratory Testing Coordination
Partner with certified labs (local or international) to test materials (fabric composition, chemical safety, stone hardness, etc.).
Customized Services
Stone and countertop surface inspections (scratches, polish, consistency).
Furniture durability and assembly verification.
Shoe stitching, glue adhesion, size consistency.
Textile and apparel colorfastness, sizing, stitching, and labeling.
- Local Expertise, Global Standards
Why choose GOI (G Ocean Inspections)
We are based in Vietnam, with deep knowledge of local factories, suppliers, and production practices, while following international inspection and compliance standards (AQL, ISO, ASTM, etc.).
Close Monitoring, Quick Response
Our inspectors are on the ground in Vietnam, enabling fast scheduling, same-day factory visits, and real-time communication — reducing delays and risks.
Independent & Transparent
We are a third-party quality control company - not linked to factories or trading companies. Our loyalty is to buyers only, ensuring unbiased inspections and honest reports.
Affordable, Cost-Effective Solutions
Operating in Vietnam allows us to offer competitive rates without compromising inspection quality — excellent results at a fraction of big international firms’ costs.
Multi-Industry Expertise
From garments, footwear, and accessories (softlines) to furniture, stone products, and home goods (hardlines), we provide specialized inspectors for each category.
Clear, Actionable Reports
Every inspection comes with a detailed, photo-rich report delivered within 24 hours, so you can make informed shipping decisions immediately.
Cultural & Language Advantage
Our bilingual inspectors (Vietnamese & English) bridge communication gaps between overseas buyers and local factories, ensuring requirements are understood and followed.
On-the-Ground Presence
Being in Vietnam means we can quickly revisit suppliers, verify corrective actions, and perform follow-up checks to guarantee consistent quality.
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