Sgt, based in Hong Kong, is a world leader in quality management solutions for the textile, apparel, and footwear industries. Established in 1990, the company employs over 300 people and operates globally with 20 offices and 8 platforms in 13 countries, visiting over 5,000 factories, tanneries, and mills annually. Sgt specializes in a comprehensive range of services including Quality Control, Quality Audit Solutions, Textile Laboratory Testing, Technical Advisory, ESG Solutions, Sustainability Solutions, and Innovative Solutions. Their expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from raw material inspection to 100% finished product inspection, covering categories such as children's wear, luxury & high-end, ready-to-wear, sportswear, outdoor clothing, footwear, workwear, home textile, underwear, lingerie, bags, and accessories. Audit services include factory assessments, QMS, technical, and social audits. They also provide laboratory testing, including recycled polyester testing and compliance testing, alongside sustainability services like manufacturing, product, recycling verification, and green claims. Innovative solutions offered include remote guided operations and chemical scanning. Sgt is a textile quality specialist of the WORMS SAFETY Alliance and is committed to ethical responsibility and neutral positioning, serving notable customers such as Gap Inc., Pearl Izumi, Hallenstein Glassons Group, and J.Crew.
Sgt Textile Inspection
SMS Labs
🇺🇸 United States
19905-10 peopleService Company/Trading Company
Established brand
Product customization
Key customer
GENERAL ELECTRIC
Description
SMS Labs, also known as Sturbridge Metallurgical Services, is a US-based service and trading company founded in 1990 in Sturbridge, MA. With 5 to 10 employees, the company specializes in comprehensive materials testing and analysis services, alongside the sale of metallographic equipment and supplies. Their services include Failure Analysis, Metallography & Microscopy, SEM-EDS Analysis, Mechanical Testing, Chemical Testing, and Chemical Processing. SMS Labs supplies a wide range of metallographic equipment such as Cut-Off Saws, Mounting Equipment, Grinding & Polishing machines, Hardness Testers, and Microscopes, as well as consumables like Abrasive Blades, Grinding Papers, Polishing Cloths, and Mounting Compounds. The company is ITAR Registered and holds certifications including Nadcap, A2LA/ISO 17025, GE (S-400), Sikorsky, and Pratt & Whitney (PWA/PWC), serving demanding industries like Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Defense, and Firearms. They operate from a 6,500 sq. ft. laboratory testing space and also offer Lab Design & Consultation services.