Nepal cashmere and pashmina inspection quality control

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Cashmere & Pashmina Inspection Services in Nepal

Expert quality control for Nepal's legendary pashmina and cashmere products. Fibre content verification, GSM weight checks, weave density analysis, and dye fastness testing for shawls, scarves, stoles, and wraps.

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Nepal's USD 40M+ Pashmina & Cashmere Export Market

Nepali pashmina is among the world's most coveted luxury textiles. For over three decades, skilled Nepali artisans have been weaving premium cashmere shawls, scarves, and stoles that grace fashion houses and boutiques from New York to Tokyo. The industry employs over 100,000 people and commands premium prices in global markets.

USD 40M+

Annual Pashmina Exports

Nepal exports over 40M in pashmina and cashmere products annually

USA, EU, Japan

Primary Markets

Luxury markets in North America, Europe, and East Asia drive demand

100,000+

Artisan Workforce

Skilled weavers and artisans employed in the pashmina value chain across Nepal

30+ Years

Industry Heritage

Nepal's pashmina industry has been a cornerstone of exports since the 1990s

What We Check in Every Pashmina Shipment

Pashmina and cashmere products require meticulous inspection - fibre authenticity, weight precision, and weave quality are what command premium prices in global luxury markets. Our inspectors have years of experience in Nepal's pashmina industry and understand the full production process from raw fibre to finished piece.

Each inspection yields a comprehensive photo report delivered within 24 hours, with clear Pass / Fail / Conditional results and actionable defect documentation.

Fibre content verification - cashmere/wool/silk blend ratio confirmed via burn or lab test
Weight and GSM measurement - fabric weight checked against agreed specification
Weave density and uniformity - warp/weft count and consistent weave pattern across the piece
Dimensional accuracy - length and width measured at multiple points, including fringe allowance
Colour and dye fastness - batch consistency, water and rub fastness testing
Surface quality - pilling, snagging, loose threads, and overall hand feel assessment
Fringe and edge finish - fringe evenness, knotting quality, edge neatness
Packaging and labelling - fibre content label, care instructions, country of origin, carton quality

Rigorous Testing for Every Pashmina Shipment

Beyond visual inspection, we conduct physical and chemical tests to verify your pashmina and cashmere quality meets international luxury standards.

Drop Test

Standard drop test on packed cartons from 1m height to verify packaging integrity and product protection during transit.

Cut & Burn Test

Fibre composition verification through controlled burn testing to distinguish cashmere, wool, and silk blends and confirm fibre purity.

Dye Fastness Testing

Water, rub (wet and dry), and perspiration fastness tests to ensure colours do not bleed, fade, or transfer during use and care.

Nepal's Pashmina Inspection Authority

We inspect more pashmina and cashmere in Nepal than any other independent QC provider. Our inspectors are trained in fibre analysis, weave assessment, and luxury goods quality standards.

Fibre Authenticity Testing

On-site burn tests and microscopic analysis. Lab-grade fibre blend certification available.

AQL & Full Inspection

Standard AQL sampling (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4). 100% inspection for premium and bespoke orders.

Industry-Wide Coverage

All pashmina clusters across Nepal. Travel within Kathmandu Valley included; flat USD 200 surcharge outside the valley.

Luxury Market Standards

Inspections benchmarked to EU, US, and Japanese luxury retail quality expectations.

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Don't let fibre blend errors, weight discrepancies, or weave defects reach your luxury customers. Book a pashmina inspection today.

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