Essence of the research

Clothing examination includes material, construction, seam and finishing quality, size, symmetry, coloring, and care effects. For assessing changes after washing or dry cleaning, care symbols and original condition are important.

Who conducts the research

Clothing expertise in Moscow is conducted by product examination expert Andrey Viktorovich. In the work, the object, documents, posed questions, technical documentation, condition of the goods, signs of use, damages, completeness, and possibility of further use are taken into account.

Objects and materials of the research

Outerwear, everyday, and business clothing
Knitted and textile products
sportswear and combined clothing items
clothing after repair, washing, or dry cleaning

Characteristic defects and controversial signs

misalignment of parts and improper fit
skipped stitches and seam breaks
shrinkage, stretching, deformation, and pilling
color fading, stains, and color changes

What the product examination expert determines

Identification of the object and its compliance with the submitted documents
Presence, location, and severity of defects, damages, and other commodity signs
Probable stage and mechanism of formation of the identified deficiencies
Impact of defects on completeness, appearance, and usability
Sufficiency of product examination methods or the need for another specialist

Questions that can be posed to the expert

Are there any material or manufacturing defects?
Do the sizes and fit match the model?
Have changes occurred due to care or material defects?
Could the damage have occurred during dry cleaning?

How the research is conducted

Preservation of the object, its labeling, and connection with documents are checked
Signs related to items are recorded: outerwear, casual and business clothing, knitwear, and textile products
Photographic documentation is performed, and if necessary — available measurements and comparison of similar elements
The actual condition is compared with the contract, instructions, acts, and the chronology of events
Conclusions are formulated separately for each issue, indicating any limitations

Documents and source information

the item itself and all labels
receipt, order, or model description
photo before the defect appeared
dry cleaning receipt and information about the care regimen

Scope of competence

Fiber composition, colorfastness, and the nature of the stain require special methods. The product examination expert identifies external signs and determines the need for a laboratory, but does not determine the fabric composition by impression.

Cost and timeframe

The cost is determined after examining the object, the number of issues, the volume of documents, the need for a site visit, laboratory work, or the involvement of other specialists. Before starting the study, the scope of work, timeframe, price, and format of the final document are agreed upon.

Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to start with photographs?

Yes. Competence, the composition of materials, and the need for inspection can be determined from photographs and documents. A categorical conclusion about the nature of a defect usually requires direct examination of the object.

What if the object has already been repaired or modified?

It is necessary to provide acts, work orders, and photographs before intervention. The report separately considers which features could have been lost or altered.

Will the report be suitable for a claim or court?

Yes. A specialist's report can be used for a claim, negotiations, preparation of a lawsuit, objections, or a motion for appointment of a judicial examination. If the examination is appointed by the court, the final document is issued as an expert’s report within the scope of the questions posed.

Examination of clothing in Moscow