1. How do I get a coupon?
During the promotion period (16 November, 2015 at 00:00:00 PST to 31 January, 2016 at 23:59:59 PST), the first 300 Australian buyers to complete the following actions will win a coupon:
- Subscribe to the expo: Click ‘Remind Me’ to subscribe and receive updates and extra information about the event. You can also subscribe to the China Clothing & Textiles Expo or International Sourcing Expo Australia.
- Place an order on Alibaba.com with a Trade Assurance supplier and complete your payment.
2. How many coupons can I get?
Each Alibaba.com member may receive one coupon during the promotion period (16 November, 2015 at 00:00:00 PST to 31 January, 2016 at 23:59:59 PST).
3. How do I know if I received a coupon and how do I use it?
Winners of the coupon will receive an email notification with their coupon details including the inspection code, applicable inspectors and detailed instructions on how to use the coupon.
4. Who will provide the inspection or testing services?
Inspection or testing services are provided by the following two inspectors:
1. SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co. Ltd.
2. Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Shanghai Co., Ltd.
5. When will the coupon expire?
The coupon is valid from 16 November, 2015 to 29 February, 2016 (both dates inclusive). If the coupon is not used before 29 February, 2016 at 23:59:59 PST, it will become invalid automatically.
6. What services are included in the inspection or testing package?
Winners of the coupon can choose one of following services:
1. Inspection service: One inspector for one day. If extra time or inspectors are needed, the cost will be negotiated between the inspection company and the winner.
2. Testing service: The following services are included in the testing package. If extra services are needed, the cost will be negotiated between the inspection company and the winner.
BV testing services:
- Fabric weight
- Appearance after washing (3 cycles)
- Pilling
- *Bursting strength (knitting)/Seam slippage (woven)
- *Fibre content
- Color fastness to light
- Color fastness to perspiration
- Color fastness to rubbing
- Color fastness to washing
- Color fastness to water
- Azo dyes
SGS testing services:
- Washing durability
- Appearance after washing
- Color fastness to water
- Color fatness to washing
- Color fastness to rubbing
- Color fastness to perspiration
- Color fastness to light (Up to grade 4)
- Pilling
- Fabric weight
- Spirality (Knitted fabric)
- Bursting strength (Knitted fabric)
- Stretch and recovery (Knitted fabric)
- Tensile strength (Woven fabric)
- Tearing strength (Woven fabric)
- Seam strength (Woven fabric)
- Seam slippage (Woven fabric)