Hohenstein Institute, a leading accredited German certification provider, has launched two labs in Dhaka and Chittagong to offer a wide range of chemical and textile technology testing and results analysis. The institute has been providing such certification at its labs in Bangladesh since 2005, albeit informally. In Bangladesh it services 100 companies a year and tests 2,000 samples a day.

Garment exporters and textile producers could also get their goods tested at Hohenstein's labs in Hong Kong and Germany but it is time-consuming and expensive. The firm also provides consulting, research and development. It applies internationally recognised standards to ensure transparency in performance tests, quality controls and inspections for textile manufacturers, brands and retailers.

The services provided by the company include analytical testing, tests for harmful substances, preparation of expert reports in case of damage, physical testing for color fastness, pilling, fineness of fibers, determination of fiber composition and behavior measurement during care processes.