On the eve of the new school year, Roskostvo together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia summed up the results of a study on the quality of clothing for schoolchildren.
It is gratifying that the proportion of irregularities in the school uniform market decreased by 20 percent, noted in Roskostvye. However, the problem of unreliable marking remained relevant: the actual composition of the fabric in half of the cases did not correspond to that indicated on the label. In addition, there are fewer violations of safety, in particular, hygroscopicity and air permeability.
Special to the beginning of the new school year, departmental specialists launched a project to study the quality of school bags. Most of the proven goods were Chinese, but there were also samples of production of the Russian Federation, Germany, Japan, and Serbia. The correct school backpack for children of the junior and middle school group should be equipped with a solid, inflexible back, it evenly distributes the load on the back, without harming posture. In addition, a good school “satellite” is equipped with wide straps (at least 3.5-4 centimeters) and the ability to adjust the straps, and also must fit snugly to the body. The material of the backpack should be lightweight, durable, with a water-repellent coating, convenient for cleaning, and its body – form-resistant. Outside must be reflective tapes.
However, in practice, it was more difficult to find such an ideal school backpack than it seemed. Manufacturers use the fact that the knapsack cannot indicate that it is intended for the child, and do not always follow the strict standards that are set for products for children. Another important weight. According to the norms of technical regulations, such a product should not exceed 700 grams for primary schoolchildren and one kilogram for middle and senior classes.