Softlines Bangladesh

Bangladesh is the world’s second largest exporter of ready-made garments. Success in international markets requires manufacturers to meet rigorous buyer requirements alongside strict regulatory and sustainability standards.

Intertek provides comprehensive testing, inspection, and chemical management services, supporting manufacturers of textiles, garments, apparel, home textiles, sportswear, children’s wear, PPE, footwear, leather goods, fashion accessories, and trims.

Our ISO 17025-accredited laboratories in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Gazipur are integrated with Intertek’s global network, enabling faster turnaround, reliable results, and internationally recognised assurance.

Textile & Apparel Testing

Testing covers fabrics, yarns, trims, and finished garments, including home textiles, sportswear, and children’s wear. Capabilities include fibre composition, physical and chemical performance, colour fastness, flammability, and dimensional stability. Services also cover performance features such as stretch, durability, and water resistance — ensuring compliance with international standards and buyer requirements.

Leather & Footwear Testing

Laboratory testing includes strength, durability, restricted substances, and safety performance for leather, synthetic materials, and finished footwear. Scope extends from raw hides and components to complete shoes, helping manufacturers demonstrate compliance and meet sustainability requirements.

Inspection Services

Inspections are carried out at all stages of production — inline, during production (DUPRO), final, and pre-shipment. Using internationally recognised AQL sampling methods, inspections verify workmanship, labelling, packaging, and overall product conformity before shipment.

Chemical Management & Restricted Substances

Testing and advisory services cover global regulations including REACH, CPSIA, and ZDHC MRSL, along with substances of concern such as PFAS, azo dyes, phthalates, and heavy metals. Our services also address sustainability requirements, including ZDHC wastewater guidelines and PFAS phase-out programmes. This ensures safer products, greater supply chain transparency, and sustained market access for our customers.

Why Intertek Bangladesh

With more than two decades of operations, Intertek Bangladesh combines local expertise with global best practice. Our ISO 17025-accredited laboratories in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Gazipur are equipped with advanced instrumentation and continuously upgraded to meet international standards.

Intertek Bangladesh plays a pivotal role in global supply chains, providing end-to-end support from raw materials to finished products to enable faster speed-to-market and reduced risk.

Our expertise also extends to sustainability and chemical management, helping manufacturers comply with evolving global regulations such as REACH, ZDHC, and PFAS while meeting buyer requirements for safer and more sustainable products.

As a trusted partner for brands, retailers, and manufacturers, we safeguard quality, ensure compliance, and support sustainability. Our services enable customers to deliver products that are safe, trusted, and ready for consumers. Contact our Softlines experts in Dhaka, Chattogram, or Gazipur today to request a quote or book a consultation.

ZDHC Programme Testing Services

Intertek offers chemical testing services for apparel and footwear brands, retailers and manufacturers to help assure your supply chain does not contain banned and hazardous substances identified by industry initiatives like the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme.

Leather and Footwear

Intertek delivers end-to-end footwear testing, inspection, auditing, advisory, training and quality assurance services with precision, enabling retailers, manufacturers and importers to ensure the safety, quality and performance of your footwear and leather goods.

Learn more about footwear testing and leather testing.

High-Performance Mark Program for Performance Products

A High-Performance verification program designed for retailers, brands, and manufacturers to showcase the functional properties of everyday consumer products.