Clothing examination
Examinations of clothing and sewn products: fabric defects, tailoring quality, fittings, size, labelling, care instructions, completeness and the cause of damage.
from RUB 15,000
Commodity studyClothing / fabric / construction
Clothing examination.
Attention to detail.
Establishing clothing defects and their causes, tailoring quality, the condition of fabric and fittings, completeness, size, labelling, care instructions and conformity with the description, contract, technical requirements or purchase terms.
Before work begins
An item has a history. Preserve it.
Prepare the clothing, tags, receipt, care history and photographs of defects. Before inspection, agree any actions that could alter the item's condition.
Choose questions for the expert ↗Process
What to do if you have concerns about clothing
The main priority is to preserve the item in its current condition and record the signs. An examination helps distinguish manufacturing faults from improper care, use, dry cleaning, natural wear, tailoring errors or discrepancies with the description.
Preserve the item and labels.
Do not cut off markings, tags or labels showing composition and care instructions. Retain the packaging, receipt, order, product listing and correspondence.
Do not cut off markings, tags or labels showing composition and care instructions. Retain the packaging, receipt, order, product listing and correspondence.
Record the defect.
Take photographs of the overall item and close-ups of the defect, seams, fabric, fittings, lining, markings and care instructions.
Take photographs of the overall item and close-ups of the defect, seams, fabric, fittings, lining, markings and care instructions.
Do not repair before inspection.
Do not alter, rewash, have the item dry-cleaned again or remedy the defect until a specialist has recorded it.
Do not alter, rewash, have the item dry-cleaned again or remedy the defect until a specialist has recorded it.
Collect the documents.
Receipt, contract, order, product listing, correspondence, seller's refusal, dry cleaning record, service receipt and service centre's or shop's report.
Receipt, contract, order, product listing, correspondence, seller's refusal, dry cleaning record, service receipt and service centre's or shop's report.
Carry out the examination.
The specialist describes the signs, defects, item's condition, labelling, seams, fabric and fittings, and forms conclusions on the questions posed.
The specialist describes the signs, defects, item's condition, labelling, seams, fabric and fittings, and forms conclusions on the questions posed.
Services
Areas of clothing examination
Is this a manufacturing defect in the clothing?
Inspecting an item when it is unclear whether the issue is a manufacturing fault, improper use, washing, dry cleaning, storage, wear or an acceptable condition.
from RUB 15,000
Clothing examination for a return
Assistance for a buyer in a dispute with a shop, online marketplace, tailoring studio or seller: whether there is a shortcoming, what caused it and whether it is a manufacturing fault.
from RUB 15,000
Clothing examination after dry cleaning
Examining an item after dry cleaning: shrinkage, colour loss, stains, streaks, deformation and damage to the fabric, fittings, lining or trim.
from RUB 25,000
Examination of tailoring quality
Checking tailoring quality: crooked stitching, skipped stitches, panel twisting, seam opening, incorrect fit and discrepancies with the order.
from RUB 20,000
Examination of fabric defects
Examining fabric defects: tears, snags, abrasion, pilling, skewing, uneven dyeing, stains, deformation and damage to the material's structure.
from RUB 20,000
Clothing shrank after washing
Establishing the possible cause of shrinkage: fabric properties, incorrect care instructions, failure to follow the washing, drying or ironing regime, or chemical exposure.
from RUB 20,000
Clothing dye has bled
Examining colour loss, colour transfer to other areas, dye bleeding, stains, streaks and a possible connection with dyeing quality, washing or dry cleaning.
from RUB 20,000
Pilling on clothing
Examining pill formation, pilling, fuzzing, abrasion and worn areas, and their connection with material quality, use or care.
from 18 000 ₽
A seam has split on clothing
Checking the seam, threads, seam allowances, stitch density, assembly quality, strain on the item and a possible manufacturing cause of the defect.
from 18 000 ₽
A zip or fitting has broken
Examining zips, press studs, buttons, rivets, eyelets, fasteners and attachments: defects in material or fitting, improper use or natural wear.
from 18 000 ₽
Clothing does not match its stated size
Checking sizing characteristics, linear measurements, labelling, patterns, fit and conformity with the stated size or tailoring contract.
from 18 000 ₽
Clothing does not match its description
Comparing the item with the product listing, contract, specification, photographs, model, composition, size, colour, set of components and labelling.
from 18 000 ₽
Outerwear examination
Examining jackets, coats, down jackets, raincoats and waistcoats: fabric, insulation, lining, fittings, seams, shrinkage, deformation and defects.
from RUB 25,000
Examination of a down jacket, jacket or coat
Checking outerwear after purchase, wear, washing or dry cleaning: clumping of filling, stains, deformation, seams, zips, fabric and lining.
from RUB 25,000
Leather clothing examination
Examining leather jackets, raincoats, trousers, skirts and accessories: colour loss, cracks, creases, stains, tears, deformation and material quality.
from 30 000 ₽
Fur clothing examination
Examining fur items: shedding, loss of appearance, deformation, tears, seams, lining and signs of care, storage or dry cleaning.
from RUB 35,000
Children's clothing examination
Checking children's clothing: tailoring quality, fabric, fittings, safety of components, labelling, size, completeness, defects and conformity with the description.
from 18 000 ₽
Sportswear examination
Examining sportswear: fabric, elasticity, seams, zips, hook-and-loop fasteners, dyeing, wear, pilling, deformation and fitness for purpose.
from 18 000 ₽
Workwear and uniform examination
Checking workwear, organisational clothing and uniforms: tailoring quality, completeness, labelling, the batch and conformity with technical requirements, the contract and the sample.
from RUB 40,000
Examination of clothing from an online marketplace
Examining clothing purchased on an online marketplace: discrepancies with the description, size, colour, composition or completeness, signs of wear, manufacturing faults or substitution.
from 18 000 ₽
Clothing batch examination
Inspecting a clothing batch for a business: a sample-based or full check of quality, labelling, packaging, completeness, defects and conformity with documents.
from RUB 40,000
Examination of clothing under a supply contract
Examining clothing in B2B disputes: quality, product range, completeness, labelling, packaging and conformity with the contract, technical requirements and specification.
from RUB 40,000
Clothing specialist's report
A written clothing report: object, documents, inspection, photographic documentation, defects, analysis of causes and answers to the questions posed.
from RUB 25,000
Review of a clothing examination
Checking a seller's, service centre's, dry cleaner's, expert's or specialist's report: completeness of the inspection, reasoning behind conclusions, defects and causal connection.
from RUB 20,000
Questions for a clothing expert
Formulating questions for a clothing examination: presence of a defect, cause, manufacturing faults, care, dry cleaning, tailoring, size, completeness and conformity with the description.
from RUB 10,000
Clients
Who a clothing examination helps
- For a buyer:
demonstrate the presence of a shortcoming, understand the cause of the defect and prepare a position for the shop, online marketplace, dry cleaner or court. - For a seller or company:
check a returned item, signs of wear, washing, repairs or substitution, and discrepancies with the stated reason for return. - For a tailoring studio or manufacturer:
assess tailoring quality, fit, seams, fittings and conformity with the order, sample, contract and technical specification. - For a batch supplier or customer:
check a batch of clothing, workwear or uniforms, labelling, packaging, completeness and conformity with the specification.
Laboratory testing: if fibre composition, colour fastness, fabric strength, chemical exposure or other specialised properties need to be determined, this is considered separately.
Questions
What questions can be put to the expert
- About the defect:
Does the item have a shortcoming, what form does it take and does it affect the clothing's intended use? - About the cause:
Is the defect a manufacturing defect, or is it related to tailoring, fabric, dry cleaning, washing, use, storage or repair? - About conformity:
Does the item match the description, size, model, composition, labelling, contract, technical requirements, sample and order terms? - About quality:
Are there defects in the fabric, seams, stitching, lining, fittings, insulation, trim or assembly of the item?
Pricing
Indicative costs
| Telephone consultation of up to 15 minutes | free |
| Clothing examination | from RUB 15,000 |
| Is this a manufacturing defect in the clothing? | from RUB 15,000 |
| Clothing examination for a return | from RUB 15,000 |
| Clothing examination after dry cleaning | from RUB 25,000 |
| Examination of tailoring quality | from RUB 20,000 |
Articles
Detailed resources
What to do if clothing has a defect
How to preserve the item, labels, packaging, receipt, photographs and correspondence, and prepare for a clothing examination.
Manufacturing defect or improper use of clothing
Which signs help distinguish a manufacturing defect from the effects of wear, washing, dry cleaning, storage or repairs.
Clothing damaged after dry cleaning
Shrinkage, streaks, stains, colour loss, deformation, damage to fittings and how to record these signs.
Inquiry
Describe the item, defect and circumstances
Send photographs of the item, labels, markings and defects, purchase documents, the contract, product listing, seller's refusal, dry cleaning documents or the seller's report. Free telephone consultation of up to 15 minutes.
- whether the clothing has a defect;
- whether it results from manufacturing, care, dry cleaning, use or tailoring;
- whether the item matches its stated size, description, composition and labelling;
- which document is needed: an inspection record, specialist report or review;
- when laboratory testing is required.