Core Viewpoint - Recent quality inspections by Shanghai Market Supervision Administration revealed that 2 batches of antibacterial knitted products from brands Asics and Songshan Cotton Store failed to meet standards, raising concerns about product quality and consumer safety [1][5][6]. Group 1: Inspection Results - A total of 50 batches of antibacterial knitted products were inspected, with a failure rate of 4% [5]. - The inspection covered 19 criteria, including antibacterial properties, pH value, formaldehyde content, color fastness, and the presence of sharp objects [5][8]. - Specific failures included Songshan Cotton Store's children's underwear, which had a wet rubbing color fastness rating of 2-3, below the required standard of ≥3 [5][8]. Group 2: Company Responses - Songshan Cotton Store acknowledged the inspection results, stating that they are currently rectifying the issues and have removed the affected products from sale [9]. - Asics indicated that they have registered the situation for feedback but did not provide further details upon inquiry [10]. Group 3: Company Background and Performance - Asics, founded in the late 1940s and headquartered in Kobe, Japan, operates five major business segments, including performance running shoes and sports fashion [10]. - For the fiscal year 2024, Asics reported sales of 678.526 billion yen (approximately 34.9 billion RMB), an 18.9% year-on-year increase, with operating profit surpassing 100 billion yen for the first time [10]. - The Greater China region showed the strongest growth, with revenue reaching 100.498 billion yen, a 29.5% increase, while Southeast Asia and South Asia markets grew by 38% [10].