PRODUCT INSPECTION

Carpet & Rug Inspection Services in Nepal

Specialised quality control for Tibetan, hand-knotted, tufted, and Dhurrie carpets. Knot count verification, dye fastness testing, and AQL-sampled inspections at your Kathmandu factory.

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NEPAL'S CARPET INDUSTRY

Nepal's USD 70M+ Carpet Export Market

Nepali carpets - particularly Tibetan wool carpets - are renowned worldwide for their quality, durability, and intricate hand-knotted designs. With over 200,000 artisans and decades of export heritage, Nepal's carpet industry demands rigorous quality assurance.

USD 70M+

Annual Carpet Export Value

Nepal exports 70M+ worth of carpets annually (pre-COVID peak)

USA, EU, Japan

Primary Markets

Over 60% of Tibetan carpets go to US and German markets

200,000+

Employment

Artisans employed across Nepal in carpet production

Kathmandu, Patan

Production Hubs

90% of production centered in the Kathmandu Valley

INSPECTION SCOPE

What We Check in Every Carpet Shipment

Our carpet inspectors have years of hands-on experience in Kathmandu's carpet factories. Each inspection follows a product-specific checklist developed over a decade of Nepal-focused quality control.

We inspect hand-knotted Tibetan carpets, machine-tufted rugs, Dhurrie flat-weaves, and custom-designed pieces. Every inspection is documented with 40-80 photographs and a detailed report delivered within 24 hours.

Knot count verification - KPSI (knots per square inch) measured against specification

Pile height and density - uniformity across the entire carpet surface

Wool quality assessment - fibre grade, blend ratio, and origin verification

Dye fastness testing - rub fastness, light fastness, and water fastness

Design and pattern accuracy - motif alignment, border symmetry, colour match

Backing and edge finish - selvage condition, latex integrity, edge stitching

Dimensional measurement - length, width, and thickness at multiple points

Packaging review - rolling direction, wrapping, carton strength, labelling

TESTING PROTOCOLS

Rigorous Testing for Every Carpet Shipment

Beyond visual inspection, we conduct physical and chemical tests to verify your carpet quality meets international 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 wool from synthetic blends and confirm fibre purity.

Dye Fastness Testing

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

WHY CHOOSE NTS

Nepal's Carpet Inspection Specialists

We inspect more carpets in Nepal than any other third-party QC firm. Our inspectors are trained in the nuances of hand-knotted wool, Tibetan designs, and export-grade quality standards.

Product-Specific Checklists

Separate inspection criteria for Tibetan, tufted, Dhurrie, and custom carpets.

AQL Sampling Standards

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 compliant sampling. 100% inspection available for premium orders.

Nationwide Coverage

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

Trained Local Inspectors

Our team understands wool grades, knot densities, and Nepali dyeing techniques first-hand.

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Protect Your Next Carpet Shipment From Nepal

Don't let knot count errors, dye mismatches, or dimensional deviations reach your warehouse. Book a carpet inspection and receive a detailed photo report within 24 hours.

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