Product Testing & Quality Reports
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Product Testing & Quality Reports
Quality is not an afterthought at Better Sports—it is engineered into every product from the raw-material stage. Our in-house QC laboratory and partnerships with accredited third-party labs ensure that every shipment meets the mechanical, chemical, and safety standards required by your market.
In-House Testing Capabilities
| Test Type | Equipment | What It Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | Universal Testing Machine | Breaking force and elongation of rubber, latex, and fabric |
| Hardness | Shore A Durometer | Surface hardness of foam, rubber, and TPE |
| Abrasion Resistance | Taber Abraser | Surface wear under controlled friction |
| Color Fastness | Color Matching Booth (D65) | Color consistency under standard lighting |
| Heat Aging | Thermal Aging Oven | Material degradation after simulated shelf life |
| Dimensional Stability | Digital Calipers / Gauges | Thickness, length, diameter tolerances |
Third-Party Testing Partners
For buyers requiring independent verification, we work with the following accredited laboratories:
- SGS — Pre-shipment inspection, chemical testing (REACH, RoHS, CPSIA)
- Bureau Veritas — Social compliance audits (BSCI, SMETA), factory inspections
- Intertek — Product safety testing, performance certification
- TÜV Rheinland — ISO 9001 surveillance audits, CE documentation review
Chemical Safety Testing
All products destined for the EU and US markets undergo chemical analysis for restricted substances:
- REACH SVHC: Screened against the latest ECHA candidate list
- RoHS: Lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE
- CPSIA: Lead content (substrates and surface coatings), phthalate restriction
- Latex protein: Detectable levels for products marketed as latex-free
Test Report Availability
We provide the following documentation upon request:
- Material composition declarations
- In-house test reports (dated, signed by QA manager)
- Third-party test certificates (SGS, Intertek, BV)
- Certificate of Conformity (CoC) per shipment