Textiles, Apparel and Footwear

By having an in-depth understanding of the footwear, textile and apparel industries, we are well-versed in the standards and risks associated with the procurement, construction and performance of these items. We offer a full suite of services to help you comply with applicable regulations for manufacturing, selling and distributing your products. We have access to state-of-the-art laboratories around the world that test for quality, fit and durability — criteria based on consumer expectations — and significant experience in helping luxury brands maintain stringent quality controls across their entire supply chain.

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AMAZON's APASS Network for Packaging Services

UL is a member of Amazon’s APASS network serving vendors, sellers and manufacturers for testing and certification of their products to Amazon’s Packaging Programs.

Analytical and Chemical Testing for Consumer Products

Protect your business and consumers from harmful chemicals with UL’s chemical testing services

Chemical and Waste Water Management Services

With firsthand knowledge of chemical safety and international standards, our Quality Assurance and Chemical Management Services teams can help ensure regulatory compliance in the countries you source from or sell to.

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Expedited Retail Compliance Services

Our expedited retail compliance services for softlines help ensure that your products are tested to meet regulatory requirements in the fastest time possible to help you beat your competitors to market.

Inspections for Consumer Products

Third Party Inspection Services of Consumer Goods and Products

Material Testing for Consumer Products

UL’s material testing and consulting services evaluate intended use and expected life of products to help you deliver quality and achieve compliance.

Microbiological Testing Services for Consumer Products

Trust UL’s microbiological testing services to screen for potential contaminates in your products.

Packaging Testing Services for Consumer Products

UL evaluates the quality of your product’s packaging in our state-of-the-art compliance labs.

PATH™ SmartSuite Full Digital Solution

In today’s fast-paced world, companies struggle to collect and compile supply chain data in one place for various products.

Performance Testing for Consumer Products

Leveraging UL’s performance testing services, you can communicate safety, quality and durability through your product’s performance claims.

Physical Testing Services for Consumer Products

UL’s physical testing services evaluate the unique physical characteristics of your products and packaging for quality and durability.

Private and Custom Workshops and Round-Table Discussions

Maximize your training investment with our private, customized round tables and workshops. Knowledge is power, and we can empower your team with the information and skills required to meet the needs of your business today and into the future.

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Regulatory and Compliance Learning Essentials

Our Regulatory and Compliance Essentials e-learning suite includes training in hazard-based safety engineering, global market access, code compliance, conformity assessment and more.

Surgical, Nonsurgical and Nonmedical Face Mask Testing

Do you need surgical and nonmedical face mask safety testing? Find out how UL can verify performance to help protect public health.

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Textile, Apparel and Footwear Testing

We offer a full portfolio of services to help you comply with the regulations needed to manufacture, sell and distribute your products on a global scale — and we’ll help you do it in a sustainable, more environmentally friendly way.

U.S. Retail Market Surveillance Program

Protects the integrity of the retailer and the brand by proactively surveying products on the market.

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Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Certification and Testing Programs

UL is a ZDHC MRSL Conformance accepted certification body with recognized trainers and seven provisionally accepted labs. We help textile, apparel and footwear brands reduce harmful wastewater discharge into surrounding ecosystems.