In a recent investigation, three local media outlets in the provincial capital conducted an independent test by purchasing 17 pieces of underwear from the Zhengzhou market and sending them to the Henan Textile Product Quality Supervision, Inspection and Test Center for evaluation. The results were alarming: only five products passed the tests, while twelve failed, resulting in a pass rate of just 29.4%. Among the unqualified items were several well-known brands such as Shanshan, Qimen, Bosideng, and Langsha.
This issue was not isolated. A notable case involved a bureau chief from a local government office who bought a pair of “Foreign Import†blue pants from a clothing store in western Zhengzhou. On a warm weekend, he wore the pants and went out with friends for a bath. However, upon entering the bathhouse, his white trousers turned blue due to dye bleeding, leaving him embarrassed and frustrated.
The incident sparked further action, leading the bureau chief to report the issue to the industrial and commercial authorities. Subsequent testing revealed that the quality of imported clothing sold in so-called reputable stores was indeed substandard.
On November 22, the Henan Business News and other media outlets jointly selected two large supermarkets and the Huanghe Road clothing market. They randomly purchased 17 different brands of underwear, including items like "Palanduo" cashmere warm undergarments, "Vantasie" wool blend men's trousers, "three *" soft cotton Lycra underwear, "Shanshan" seamless thick warm terry undergarments, "Warm Times" comfortable skin underwear, and others.
After testing, only five of the 17 products met the required standards, confirming the low pass rate of 29.4%. Many of the unqualified products had serious issues, ranging from misleading labeling to severe color fading.
For example, Bosideng’s "Treasure Wool Underwear" was found to contain only 5% wool, despite being labeled as such. Additionally, some products incorrectly listed their materials, such as labeling polyester as "polyester fiber," which was also deemed non-compliant.
Color fastness was another major concern. Products like "Antarctic Trip" wool sweaters, "Hongxiang" bamboo charcoal fiber + wool, and "Siu Yu" casual printing underwear showed poor resistance to washing and rubbing. When rubbed against white cloth, they left noticeable stains, indicating potential harmful substances in the dyes.
According to the Provincial Textile Quality Inspection Center, discolored clothes can cause skin irritation, redness, and even contact dermatitis if the chemicals are absorbed through sweat.
The inspection center offered free testing to consumers and informed the relevant businesses. Most merchants at the Huanghe Road clothing market accepted the results and promised compensation for substandard products. However, one supermarket near the intersection of Agricultural Road and Garden Road refused to engage with the inspectors, showing little interest in addressing the issue.
Zhao Dongbing, head of the clothing inspection department, emphasized that consumers should not be charged for textile testing, regardless of product quality. He also advised the public on how to identify safe and high-quality clothing.
When buying underwear, Zhao recommended checking the care labels. Class A is suitable for infants, Class B for direct skin contact, and Class C should be avoided. Consumers should also look for proper size markings—numbers like "175/88A" instead of arbitrary letters like M or L.
He also warned against dark-colored undergarments, as darker shades often contain more harmful dyes. Additionally, the washing instructions must follow standard symbols, and any irregularities may indicate poor manufacturing practices.
By following these guidelines, consumers can make more informed choices and protect themselves from substandard products.
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