Q mark
The Q mark is a quality certification scheme in which a company’s quality management system and its products are evaluated according to the austere set of criteria and methods laid down by the institute, designated, and certified as an effort to promote the improvement of the quality of textile products and to protect consumers.
※ Benefits for certified companies : Will be provided with an analysis of the causes related to consumers’ complaints about products and will be preferred when supplying products for the government and public institutes
Applicable items
Socks | Gloves |
Sleepwear | Underwear |
Swimsuits | Knitted shirts and blouses |
Dresses | Sweaters |
Woven shirts and blouses | Pants and skirts |
Clothing for infants and kids | Sportswear |
Jackets | Ready-made men’s wear |
Ready-made women’s wear | Coats |
Down clothing | Korean traditional dresses |
Rubber thread bands | Sewing threads |
Fabric sacks | Covers |
Clothing for students | Uniforms for marriages and funerals |
Protective clothing | Working clothes |
Rainwear | Vests |
Other fibers |
※ According to the Korean standard industry classification table
Postmanagement
Provides postmanagement to check whether the certified company keeps on complying with the certification requirements
- Guide and inspection (quarterly)
- Physical and chemical tests (every six months)
- Other postmanagement tasks related to the market (at least once a year: investigates items that are related to quality and its indication)