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INDITEX Safe To Wear en
INDITEX Safe To Wear en
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEFINITION OF THE STANDARD........................................................................ 87
II. CHILDRENS GARMENT SAFETY....................................................................... 88
1. Cords and Drawstrings.................................................................................. 88
2. Separable Small Parts................................................................................... 89
3. Non-Separable Small Parts (1/2)................................................................... 90
4. Non-Separable Small Parts (2/2)................................................................... 91
5. Sharp Points (1/2)......................................................................................... 92
6. Sharp Edges (2/2).......................................................................................... 93
III. LEGALLY REGULATED PARAMETRES............................................................... 94
ANNEX I: REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNE-EN 14682 STANDARD.............................. 97
1. Generalities.................................................................................................... 97
2. Hood and Neck Area in Young Childrens Garments....................................... 98
3. Hood and Neck Area in Clothing for Older Children and Youths..................... 98
4. Waist Area of the Garments........................................................................... 99
5. Lower Edges of the Garments that Hang Below the Waist............................. 99
6. Sleeves........................................................................................................ 100
7. Other Parts of the Garment.......................................................................... 100
ANNEX II: MEASUREMENTS . ............................................................................ 101
1. Measurement of cords with the end loose.................................................. 101
2. Measurement of a cord with no loose end.................................................. 101
ANNEX III: AREAS / ZONES OF THE BODY........................................................... 102
ANNEX IV: EXAMPLES OF CORDS AND DRAWSTRINGS....................................... 103
ANNEX V: SMALL PARTS CYLINDER.EN 71-1..................................................... 112
ANNEX VI: TENSION TEST. EN 71-1.................................................................... 113
ANNEX VII: TORQUE TEST. EN 71-1.................................................................... 114
ANNEX VIII: SHARP POINTS. EN 71-1................................................................. 115
ANNEX IX: SHARP EDGES. EN 71-1................................................................... 116
IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY............................................................................................. 117
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Products to control
Standard
UNE-EN 146821.
Objective
Minimise the risk of accidental entanglement by cords and drawstrings on childrens clothing1.
Application / Age
Controls
UNE-EN 14682:20042.
Best practices
Conduct obligatory visual inspections, and in accordance with the standard of garments / models - quali
ty intended for children under 3 years of age that contain cords and drawstrings.
Conduct visual inspections in accordance with the standard of garments / models - quality intended for
minors between the ages of 3 and 14 years of age, ONLY if the failure rate in products intended for children
under 3 years of age is not acceptable.
Recommendations
Make manufacturers and distributors of childrens clothing aware of the content and scope of the standard.
The scope of - UNE-EN 14682:2004 - is restricted to cords and drawstrings for childrens clothing, including costumes and ski
garments, up to the age of 14. The following articles are excluded from this group: (1) care articles (diapers and dummy fasteners);
(2) shoes, boots and similar footwear; (3) gloves, hats and scarves; (4) ties designed to be worn with a shirt or blouse; (5) belts and
straps; (6) religious garments; (7) sportswear of specialists and sportswear that is worn during limited periods of time and under
supervision (rugby suits, suits for aquatic activities and dance clothing, except when these garments are normally used as day or
night clothes) and (8) costumes used in theatre performances.
UNE-EN 14682:2004 specifies basic design requisites included in Annex I of this Guide.
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Products to control
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid choking caused by young children sucking and partly swallowing ties, ribbons and similar items.
Application / Age
Garments intended for children under 3 years of age and /or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
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Separable Small Parts: Any component attached permanenty to the garment (i.e. stickers and accessories, mainly)
See Test Method Summary in Annex V of this Guide.
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Products to control
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid injuries from detached objects because of tension forces (buttons, popper fastener parts or zipper
puller become detached from the garment)
Application / Age
A garment with a projection, part or assembly that a child can grasp with at least the thumb and forefinger or
the teeth shall be subject to this test (i.e. zipper pullers, pompons and tassels, mainly).
Minors between 0-3 years of age and/or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
Non separable Small Parts: Any component attached permanently to the garment. A breakdown is mainly as follows:
Sewn buttons.
Pressure fasteners (studs, snaps and rivets, among others).
Clasps with catches.
Buckles.
Hooks.
Zippers.
Other general adornments.
See Test Method Summary in Annex VI of this Guide.
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Products to control
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid injuries from detached objects because of torque forces (buttons, popper fastener parts or zipper
pullers become detached from the garment)
Application / Age
A garment with a projection, part or assembly that a child can grasp with at least the thumb and forefinger or
the teeth shall be subject to this test (i.e. zipper pullers, pompons and tassels, mainly).
Minors between 0-3 years of age and/or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
Non-separable Small Parts: Any component attached permanently to the garment. A breakdown is mainly as follows:
Sewn buttons.
Pressure fasteners (studs, snaps and rivets, among others).
Clasps with catches.
Buckles.
Hooks.
Zippers.
Other general adornments.
See Test Method Summary in Annex VII of this Guide.
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Products to control
Sharp Objects9.
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid injuries from sharp points found on buttons, zips, decorative features or deteriorated components.
Application / Age
Safety pins, straight pins, decorative ornamental pins, broken needles, exposed prongs of snaps/studs/
nuets/rhinestones and zipper parts, mainly.
Minors between 0-3 years of age and/or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
Sharp Objects: objects with points or edges that are or may be shown and they may have probability of causing insuries from
cutting or puncture.
10 See Test Method Summary in Annex VIII of this Guide.
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Products to control
Sharp Objects11.
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid injuries from sharp edges found on buttons, zips, decorative features or deteriorated components.
Application / Age
Safety pins, straight pins, decorative ornamental pins, broken needles, exposed prongs of snaps/studs/
nuets/ rhinestones, zipper parts.
Minors between 0-3 years of age and or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
11 Sharp Objects: objects with points or edges that are or may be shown and may have probability of causing insuries from cutting or
puncture.
12 See Test Method Summary in Annex IX of this Guide.
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Night Dresses, Dressing Gowns, Bath Robes (not cotton terry towelling) and similar garments
CATEGORY OF INTENDED WEARER
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Birth up to 3 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Birth up to 3 months1
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Birth up to 3 months1
None
Babies garments: Garments exclusively for babies under 3 months and having a chest measurement not exceeding 53 centime
tres (approx 21)
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
TESTING METHOD
REQUIREMENTS
USA
CFR 16
Part 1610
Average flame spread time ( tp ) > 3.5 s for plain surface fabrics.
Average flame spread time ( tp ) > 4 s and no base burn for raised surface fabrics.
CANADA
CAN/CGSB 4.2
NO. 27.5
Average flame spread time ( tp ) > 3.5 s for plain surface fabrics.
Average flame spread time ( tp ) > 4 s and no base burn for raised surface fabrics.
NETHERLANDS
ASTM D1230
SWITZERLAND
EN 1103
SWEDEN
ASTM D1230
NORWAY
ASTM D1230
Average time of flame spread ( tp )> 7 s for garments intended for children up to 170 cm
Average time of flame spread ( tp )> 5 s for garments intended for adults.
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Functional cord: band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile material with or without embellishments such as baubles,
pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length that is used to adjust the size of the opening or part of the garment or to hang the
garment.
Sash: drawstring, decorative or functional cord of a textile material of not less than 30 mm in width that is worn around the waist
of a garment or joined by a ribbon.
Bauble: Piece of wood, plastic, metal or of any other material fastened or placed on a drawstring, functional cord or decorative
cord.
Decorative cord: non-functional band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile or non-textile material with or without embe
llishments, such as baubles, pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length and not used to adjust the size of the opening of the
garment or to hang it.
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3. Hood and neck area in clothing for older children and youths.
1. Drawstrings must not have loose ends.
- When the garment is opened as far as possible and laid flat, no ribbon should protrude. When the opening
is at the minimum, that is, that which corresponds to the size for which it is intended to be adjusted, the
maximum circumference of the loop will be 150 mm. (See figure IV.10, Annex IV: Examples of cords and
drawstrings)
2. Decorative cords must not have a length over 75 mm in the ends including any fastening element, such as, for
example, a bauble3. The decorative cords should not be fabricated with elastic cords.
3. Functional cords and tab fasteners must not have a length over 75 mm on each end. Functional cords should
not be fabricated with elastic cords10, except straps and cords in the neck area.
4. Garments with a cord around the neck must be fabricated without loose ends in the hood and neck area.
5. Straps are permitted as long as the loose ends are not over 140 mm, measured from the point in which they
are tied and the fixed loops must not have a circumference over 75 mm (see figure IV.7, Annex IV: Examples of
cords and drawstrings)
Functional cord: band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile material with or without embellishments such as baubles,
pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length that is used to adjust the size of the opening or part of the garment or to hang the
garment.
3 Bauble: Piece of wood, plastic, metal or of any other material fastened or placed on a drawstring, functional cord or decorative
cord.
4 Decorative cord: non-functional band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile or non-textile material with or without embe
llishments, such as baubles, pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length and not used to adjust the size of the opening of the
garment or to hang it.
5 Young child: a person from the time of birth until he reaches 7 years of age (that is, 6 years and 11 months); also included in this
category are children whose height is less than or equal to 134 cm.
6 Tab fastener: small strip of fabric not less than 20 mm in width used to adjust the size of the opening of a garment (ankles or
sleeve cuffs)
7 Straps: functional cord that joins the front and back parts of the upper part of a garment that clings to the body and passes over
the shoulder.
8 Ribbon: A cord or narrow strip of curved material, with a fixed or adjustable length, in which the two ends are fastened to the
garment.
9 Older children and youths: person from 7 years of age up to 14 (13 years and 11 months), also including all the boys with height
of 134 cm up to 182 cm and girls with height of 134 cm up to 176 cm.
10 Elastic cord: drawstrings that contain rubber threads or are of elastodiene polymer, elastane or similar materials, which have high
elasticity and complete or almost complete recovery.
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4. Waist area of the garments (figure 1, zone b, annex III; area/zones of the body)
1. Cords in the waist area may protrude a maximum of 140 mm on each end when the garment is lying flat accor
ding to the design and must not exceed 280 mm when it is closed or adapted to the corresponding waist size.
Cords without loose ends must have a loop/ribbon with a maximum circumference of 280 mm when they are
adapted to the corresponding waist size (see figure IV.15, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
2. Functional1 and decorative4 cords and tab fasteners in the waist area may have a maximum length of 140 mm
including any adornment on the decorative cords.
3. Young children5: Sashes2 designed to be tied in the back of the garments are permitted, as long as when they
are untied they do not exceed 360 mm, measured from the tying point and, in addition, when they are untied they
must not hang below the hem of the garment (see figure IV.16, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
4. Older children and youths9: Sashes designed to be tied in the back of the garments are permitted as long as
when they are untied they do not exceed 360 mm, measured from the tying point (see figure IV.16, Annex IV:
Examples of cords and drawstrings)
5. Sashes designed to be tied in the front of the garment are permitted as long as when they are untied they do
not exceed 360 mm, measured from the tying point (see figure IV.17, Annex IV: Examples of cords and draws
trings)
5. Lower edges of the garments that hang below the waist (figure III.1, zone c, annex III; areas/zones of
the body)
1. The drawstrings, decorative or functional cords that may include any bauble3 on the lower edge of the gar
ments in which the lower edge is situated below the hips, must not hang below the lower edge of the garment
and they must be situated completely within the garment (see figure IV.11, Annex IV). When they are on the
outside of the clothing, cords or drawstrings must lie flat against the garment when it is adjusted or fastened (see
figure IV.12, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
2. There must not be any drawstrings, functional or decorative cords extending below the lower edge of coats,
pants or skirts designed to end at the ankle (stirrups are acceptable on the edge of the pants)
3. The tab fasteners6 are acceptable if their length is no more than 140 mm and, in addition, they must not hang
below the garment (see figure IV.12, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
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2
3
4
5
6
9
Functional cord: band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile material with or without embellishments such as baubles,
pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length that is used to adjust the size of the opening or part of the garment or to hang the
garment.
Sash: drawstring, decorative or functional cord of a textile material of not less than 30 mm in width that is worn around the waist
of a garment or joined by a ribbon.
Bauble: piece of wood, plastic, metal or of any other material fastened or placed on a drawstring, functional cord or decorative
cord.
Decorative cord: non-functional band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile or non-textile material with or without embe
llishments, such as baubles, pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length and not used to adjust the size of the opening of the
garment or to hang it.
Young child: a person from the time of birth until he reaches 7 years of age (that is, 6 years and 11 months); also included in this
category are children whose height is less than or equal to 134 cm.
Tab fastener: small strip of fabric not less than 20 mm in width used to adjust the size of the opening of a garment (ankles or
sleeve cuffs)
Older children and youths: person from 7 years of age up to 14 (13 years and 11 months), also including all the boys with height
of 134 cm up to 182 cm and girls with height of 134 cm up to 176 cm.
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6. Sleeves.
1. When the sleeve is fitted, the drawstrings, functional1 and decorative cords4 on the lower edge of the longsleeved garments must be completely situated in the interior of the garment (see figure IV.13, Annex IV: Examples
of cords and drawstrings)
2. Young children5: drawstrings, functional and decorative cords are permitted in short-sleeved garments whene
ver the sleeves end above the elbow and when the maximum length that protrudes is 75 mm, measured when the
sleeve is flat on the model (see figure IV.14, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
3. Older children and youths9: drawstrings, functional and decorative cords are permitted in short sleeved gar
ments when the sleeves end above the elbow and their maximum length is not over 140 mm, measured when it is
flat on the model (see figure IV.14, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
4. The tab fasteners6 are permitted on sleeves as long as they do not exceed 100 mm and, in addition, when they
are open they do not extend below the hem of the garment (see figure IV.6, Annex IV: Examples of cords and
drawstrings)
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4
5
6
9
Functional cord: band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile material with or without embellishments such as baubles,
pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length that is used to adjust the size of the opening or part of the garment or to hang the
garment.
Decorative cord: non-functional band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile or non-textile material with or without embe
llishments, such as baubles, pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length and not used to adjust the size of the opening of the
garment or to hang it.
Young child: a person from the time of birth until he reaches 7 years of age (that is, 6 years and 11 months); also included in this
category are children whose height is less than or equal to 134 cm.
Tab fastener: small strip of fabric not less than 20 mm in width used to adjust the size of the opening of a garment (ankles or
sleeve cuffs)
Older children and youths: person from 7 years of age up to 14 (13 years and 11 months), also including all the boys with height
of 134 cm up to 182 cm and girls with height of 134 cm up to 176 cm.
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Key
A= hood and neck area.
B= chest and waist area.
C= under the hips.
D= back area.
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Key
2= Case 2 of hood and neck area for young children, max. 75 mm.
= Case 5. Hood and neck area for all her children and youths, max. 140 mm.
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Key
1= case 2 of sleeves: young children max. 75 mm.
case 3 of sleeves: older children max. 140 mm.
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2. Test Equipment.
Cylinder according to EN 71-1.
3. Test Procedure.
To place the Separable Small Part, without compressing and in any orientation, in a cylinder that has the
dimensions shown in figure V.1.
4. Test Requirement.
To verify if the Separable Small Part doesnt fit entirely in the cylinder.
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2. Test Equipment.
Clamps.
Loading device.
4. Grippable Definition.
Test equipment:
Feeler gauge.
Test procedure:
Inserting the feeler gauge between the component and the underlying layer at an angle between 0o and
10o from the small part surface using a force 10N.
If the gauge can be inserted more than 2 mm, the component shall be considered as grippable.
5. Test Requirement.
50 N, when the largest accessible dimension is 6 mm or less.
6. Application.
Any projection of a garment that the child can grasp with at least the thumb and forefinger or the teeth shall
be subject to this test.
This test is to be conducted on the same garment that has been subjected to the torque test (i.e. Zipper
pullers, buttons, hook & loop, D rings, pompoms, tassels, bows, rosettes, appliques, hasp/slider and other
decorative components, mainly)
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2. Test Equipment.
Torque Gauge
3. Test Procedures.
A torque of specified force shall be applied evenly within a period of 5 seconds in a clockwise direction or
until a rotation of 180 degrees from the original position.
The torque or maximum rotation shall be maintained for an additional 10 seconds. The torque shall then be
removed and the test component permitted to return to a relaxed condition. This procedure shall then be
repeated in a counterclockwise direction.
4. Test requirements.
0.45 Nm (4.0 lb.inch)
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2. Test Procedure.
Insert the point into the cap slot.
Apply a force of 4.5 N to depress the spring.
3. Test Requirements.
The point is consider as sharp point if the point penetrates a distance of 0.5 mm or more into the gauging
slot, causing the indicator lamp to light.
4. Application.
Safety pins, straight pins, decorative ornamental pins, broken needles, exposed prongs of snaps / studs /
rivets / rhinestones and zipper parts, mainly.
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2. Test Procedure.
Wrap one layer of standard self-adhesive tape around the full circumference of the mandrel.
Apply a force of 6 N to the mandrel and rotate the mandrel 360o about its axis against the edge.
Remove the tape without enlarging any cut or causing any score to become a cut.
3. Test Requirements.
If the cut in the tape with a length of more than 50%, the edge tested is considered to be a sharp edge.
4. Applications.
Safety pins, straight pins, decorative ornamental pins, broken needles, exposed prongs of snaps/studs/
rivets/rhinestones and zipper parts, mainly.
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IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY.
IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY1.
- ASTM Standard F 1816-97. Standard safety specification for drawstrings on childrens upper outerwear.
- BS 7907: 1997 Code of practice for the design and manufacture of childrens clothing to promote mechanical
safety.
- Budavari, E. & Eiben O., 1982. Evaluation of School Furniture with regard to Students Body Measurements,
Ergonomia, 15.2, 70-77.
- CEN/BTWG/117 N11 Draft for Comment Child Safety - Guidelines for its Inclusion in Standards.
- CEN/TR 1338 7:2004 CEN Child Use and Care Articles - General and Common Safety Guidelines.
- CEN Guidelines M/293.
- CHILDATA published by the DTI, UK, 1995.
- DIN 33402: Body Dimensions of People; Values, June 1981.
- XP G30-105 (2002) Scurit des vtement denfants Cordons ou Liens de serrage.
- EN 71-1: 2001 Safety of Toys: Part 1 Mechanical and Physical Properties.
- Home Accident Surveillance System Annual Report. Accident Data and Safety Research: Home, Garden and
Leisure UK Department of Trade and Industry Consumer Affairs and Policy Directorate.
- ISO/IEC Guide 50:2002 Safety Aspects- Guidelines for Child Safety.
- Joubert, D., 1982, Le salon international de la mode enfantine, Filiere Maille, Sept-Oct. 20.
- Ostyn, M., Simons, J., Beunen, G., Renson, R. & Van Gerven, D., 1980, Somatic And Motor Development of
Belgian Secondary Schoolboys - Norms and Standards, Leuven University Press, Belgium.
- Pheasant, S. T., 1986, Bodyspace: Anthropometric Ergonomics and Design, Taylor and Francis, London, UK.
- Sihvola Seija (2000) A Health Dialogue in the School Entrance Health Examination, Acta Universitatis Tamperen
sis 751: Tampere.
- Stakes (1998) Lasten ja nuorten hyvinvointi ja terveys Suomessa, Statistical Report 13/1998, 129.
- Steenbekkers, LPA, 1993, Child Development, Design Implications & Accident Prevention. No. 1 in Physical
Ergonomics Series, TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) Netherlands.
- UK legislation: Childrens Clothing (Hood Cords) Regulations 1976.
- Waaler, P.E. 1983, Anthropometric Studies in Norwegian Children, Acta Paediatrica Scandinavica, Supplement
308, 2-38.
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2010
2010
Technical coordinator:
Javier Chrcoles Blzquez.
Director of Corporate Responsibility Department. Inditex.
Scientific coordinator:
NEO
Aknowledgements:
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2. Commitments.
External Manufacturers and Suppliers and their Subcontractors should control the use of staples, metal
paper clips and pins, mainly.
External Manufacturers and Suppliers and their Subcontractors should train fully responsible specialists/
mechanics to conduct and document scheduled needle changes. Additionally, the quantity of needles
should be verified and recorded each time .
External Manufacturers and Suppliers and their Subcontractors should have metal disposal boxes available
on each floor/line to keep, control and isolate safely metal parts found or exchanged needles.
External Manufacturers and Suppliers and their Subcontractors should control:
- Uncontrolled spare needles.
- Uncontrolled metal tools from a tool board.
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3. Scope.
3.1. Cutting Area.
Markers must be fused onto fabric in order to avoid the use of pins or stuck with tape onto the upper layer.
Metal clamps can be used but the number of clamps per cutting table must be checked after every shift.
The quantity of the pins must be recorded when pins are used for striped and checked fabric.
Supplier of above mentioned fabrics/padding must have a metal detection process.
3.2. Embroider Area.
This Area must follow a strict needle control policy.
All panels with embroideries must pass metal detection before they go to into sewing line (either Done by
External Subcontractor or Manufacturer itself)
Daily broken needle report must be kept.
3.3. Sewing Area.
3.3.1. Needle Replacement Procedure.
New needles must be stored in a locked place operated by a nominated fully responsible trained worker/
operator.
No other needles except the sewing machine needles should be allowed at the machine.
New needles must only be handed out to the operators by the nominated fully responsible trained worker/
operator.
New needles must only be handed out in exchange of damage needle or all the parts of the broken needles.
All broken needles parts must be taped on to the Broken Needle Report.
Machine drawers must be checked regularly by the line supervisor and machine tools must be kept in a
secure place and accounted for at the end of each day.
Mechanics must not leave any needles on the machine.
Screwdrivers and machine tools must be kept in a secure place and be accounted for at the end of each
day.
3.3.2. Broken Needle/ Part Not Found.
In case not all parts of the broken needle were to be found the following procedure needs to be implemented:
Request of thorough search of garment panels and work area. If not all parts of the needle found, the opera
tor must inform the supervisor.
Carry on a supervisor control of all garment panel within the area of 2.5 meters around the machine in a
transparent plastic bag and check for broken needle through the metal detector. If the needle parts cannot
be found during this checking, this parcel should be checked by the metal detector one more time.
If the broken part of the needle can not be found after 2 times of needle detection checking the production
should only continue by formal authorization ofthe manager.
To document all actions taken in a proper file.
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Section
MC type
Needle size
Seam operation
Style/order
Action
An individual sheet should be issued for each needle type to easily identify incomplete broken needles.
The column for the needles parts should be of the same width as the length of the needle.
The broken needles on one page should match the pacing unit of the needle for easy book-keeping.
Old broken needle reports must be properly disposed in order to prevent any person from harm.
The Broken Needle Report must be analyzed in a regular basis to gain important information which can
prevent problems. This issue should mainly include:
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4. Tools.
4.1. Metal Detector.
Only nominated fully responsible trained workers will be allowed to handle and operate the metal detectors.
Trained workers operating the metal detectors should be metal free (i.e. watch and ring, mainly)
Metal detectors must be calibrated at least once a year by the metal detectors engineer. This process
should be documented.
Metal detectors need to follow the standard ferrous diameter 1.0 mm. and all of them must react against
with the mentioned standard at the weakest sensitive points.
External Manufacturers and Suppliers must ensure that the sensitivity points of the metal detectors in use
are checked and calibrated at least once a month. This process must be documented.
Metal detectors must be calibrated to react at these nine points against the standard of ferrous diameter 1.0
mm. This process should be documented. Adjustments to be done if necessary.
External Suppliers and Manufacturers must detect every garment in horizontal and vertical direction with the
metal detector. Different ways of metal detector machine set ups are possible to ensures that the conveyer
type is used1. If garment fails to pass the metal detection process it must be kept in a separate box until
further checking. This box must be locked and have a slit to deposit the contaminated garment2.
Lastly, if an unreasonable amount of garments fails the metal detection process the factory must locate the
source of the detection and inform the respective persons immediately.
4.2. Documentation.
External Manufacturer and Suppliers and their Subcontractors must document the metal detection process
on 'Factory Metal Detecting Report' (See Annex 1)
Records need to be kept at least 5 years and need to be available upon request by either Inditex or its Ex
ternal Quality Control and Health and Safety Team.
Broken Needle Report must be maintained by fully responsible trained workers/operators.
Accurate records of needle issued to production lines must be kept and checked regulary (needle stock
control sheet) by fully responsible trained worker/operator.
1 The
2 Only
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Example of two-way needle detection by two sets of single gate needle detector. Source: SGS Internacional
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III. ANNEX
III. Annex I.
1. Factory Metal Detecting Report.
Vendor Name:
Audit Date:
Factory Name:
Factory Location:
Style #:
Season:
Color #:
PO Qty.:
PO # :
Shipped Qty.:
Info
Detector Type:
Conveyor
Table Top
Hand Held
1.0mm
1.0mm
1.0mm
Yes
No
Brand Name:
Model#:
Intensively:
Remarks:
Test passed
We, here confirm that we have inspected the above mentioned Style / Quality by metal detector and have sorted out any metal contaminated
product from shipment.
Factorys Representative:
Factorys QA Manager:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
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ANNEX II:
Commitment to
comply with the
Inditex groups
Safe to Wear
2010 product
safety standard
COMMITMENT TO COMPLY WITH THE INDITEX GROUPS SAFE TO WEAR 2010 PRODUCT
SAFETY STANDARD.
I hereby confirm that:
1) We have received the Safe To Wear Metal Detecting Policy & Vendor Guideline 2010 product safety Stan
dard (hereinafter, STW), we have read it and thoroughly understand its implications;
2) We acknowledge that compliance with the STW-Vendor Guideline is a contractual obligation and undertake,
accordingly, to meet the STW-Vendor Guideline requirements in all orders1 involving production, marketing
or distribution placed by any of the formats of the Inditex Group effective as of April 15th 2010.
3) We acknowledge that compliance with the STW-Metal Detecting Policy is a contractual obligation and un
dertake, accordingly, to meet the STW-Metal Detecting Policy in all orders2 involving production, marketing
or distribution placed by any of the formats of the Inditex Group effective as of 1st April.
4) We undertake to disclose and formally demand STW implications to the whole of the production line.
5) We acknowledge that as of April 15th 2010, the Inditex Group:
Reserves the right to check: i) compliance with STW regarding any good supplied, by any method,
at any time, and/or at any stage of the production, marketing or distribution processes, and ii) the
appropriate disclosure of STW.
Reserves the right to cancel any order for any good where non compliance with STW regarding any
test and/or inspection carried out pursuant to the printout has been established.
Reserves the right to return any orders already delivered where non compliance with STW regarding
any test and/or inspection carried out pursuant to the printout has been established.
Reserves the right to cancel or destroy, or to order destruction of the goods subject to the cance
lled order, subject to the fact that the cancellation of the relevant order shall entail the non existence
of the obligation to pay any sum whatsoever for the goods failing to comply with STW.
Holds the Supplier as solely responsible for any and all damages caused by the goods failing to
comply with STW;
and last,
6) We acknowledge that approval of a sample and any subsequent repetition of goods by the INDITEX
Group do not release us from our liability, for the entire production, marketing and distribution processes.
The scope of the requirements laid down in STW-Vendor Guideline is as follows: i) goods for babies and toddlers aged 0-3: Re
quirements included in chapters II and III; ii) goods for children aged 3-14: Requirements included in chapters II.1 and III; and, iii)
goods for adults : Requirements included in chapter III
The scope of the requirements laid down in STW-Metal Detecting Guideline exclusively covers goods for babies and toddlers aged
0-3.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEFINITION OF THE STANDARD........................................................................ 87
II. CHILDRENS GARMENT SAFETY....................................................................... 88
1. Cords and Drawstrings.................................................................................. 88
2. Separable Small Parts................................................................................... 89
3. Non-Separable Small Parts (1/2)................................................................... 90
4. Non-Separable Small Parts (2/2)................................................................... 91
5. Sharp Points (1/2)......................................................................................... 92
6. Sharp Edges (2/2).......................................................................................... 93
III. LEGALLY REGULATED PARAMETRES............................................................... 94
ANNEX I: REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNE-EN 14682 STANDARD.............................. 97
1. Generalities.................................................................................................... 97
2. Hood and Neck Area in Young Childrens Garments....................................... 98
3. Hood and Neck Area in Clothing for Older Children and Youths..................... 98
4. Waist Area of the Garments........................................................................... 99
5. Lower Edges of the Garments that Hang Below the Waist............................. 99
6. Sleeves........................................................................................................ 100
7. Other Parts of the Garment.......................................................................... 100
ANNEX II: MEASUREMENTS .............................................................................. 101
1. Measurement of cords with the end loose.................................................. 101
2. Measurement of a cord with no loose end.................................................. 101
ANNEX III: AREAS / ZONES OF THE BODY........................................................... 102
ANNEX IV: EXAMPLES OF CORDS AND DRAWSTRINGS....................................... 103
ANNEX V: SMALL PARTS CYLINDER.EN 71-1..................................................... 112
ANNEX VI: TENSION TEST. EN 71-1.................................................................... 113
ANNEX VII: TORQUE TEST. EN 71-1.................................................................... 114
ANNEX VIII: SHARP POINTS. EN 71-1................................................................. 115
ANNEX IX: SHARP EDGES. EN 71-1................................................................... 116
IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY............................................................................................. 117
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Products to control
Standard
UNE-EN 146821.
Objective
Minimise the risk of accidental entanglement by cords and drawstrings on childrens clothing1.
Application / Age
Controls
UNE-EN 14682:20042.
Best practices
Conduct obligatory visual inspections, and in accordance with the standard of garments / models - quality intended for children under 3 years of age that contain cords and drawstrings.
Conduct visual inspections in accordance with the standard of garments / models - quality intended for
minors between the ages of 3 and 14 years of age, ONLY if the failure rate in products intended for children
under 3 years of age is not acceptable.
Recommendations
Make manufacturers and distributors of childrens clothing aware of the content and scope of the standard.
The scope of - UNE-EN 14682:2004 - is restricted to cords and drawstrings for childrens clothing, including costumes and ski
garments, up to the age of 14. The following articles are excluded from this group: (1) care articles (diapers and dummy fasteners);
(2) shoes, boots and similar footwear; (3) gloves, hats and scarves; (4) ties designed to be worn with a shirt or blouse; (5) belts and
straps; (6) religious garments; (7) sportswear of specialists and sportswear that is worn during limited periods of time and under
supervision (rugby suits, suits for aquatic activities and dance clothing, except when these garments are normally used as day or
night clothes) and (8) costumes used in theatre performances.
UNE-EN 14682:2004 specifies basic design requisites included in Annex I of this Guide.
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Products to control
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid choking caused by young children sucking and partly swallowing ties, ribbons and similar items.
Application / Age
Garments intended for children under 3 years of age and /or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
3
4
Separable Small Parts: Any component attached permanenty to the garment (i.e. stickers and accessories, mainly)
See Test Method Summary in Annex V of this Guide.
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Products to control
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid injuries from detached objects because of tension forces (buttons, popper fastener parts or zipper
puller become detached from the garment)
Application / Age
A garment with a projection, part or assembly that a child can grasp with at least the thumb and forefinger or
the teeth shall be subject to this test (i.e. zipper pullers, pompons and tassels, mainly).
Minors between 0-3 years of age and/or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
Non separable Small Parts: Any component attached permanently to the garment. A breakdown is mainly as follows:
Sewn buttons.
Pressure fasteners (studs, snaps and rivets, among others).
Clasps with catches.
Buckles.
Hooks.
Zippers.
Other general adornments.
See Test Method Summary in Annex VI of this Guide.
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Products to control
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid injuries from detached objects because of torque forces (buttons, popper fastener parts or zipper
pullers become detached from the garment)
Application / Age
A garment with a projection, part or assembly that a child can grasp with at least the thumb and forefinger or
the teeth shall be subject to this test (i.e. zipper pullers, pompons and tassels, mainly).
Minors between 0-3 years of age and/or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
Non-separable Small Parts: Any component attached permanently to the garment. A breakdown is mainly as follows:
Sewn buttons.
Pressure fasteners (studs, snaps and rivets, among others).
Clasps with catches.
Buckles.
Hooks.
Zippers.
Other general adornments.
See Test Method Summary in Annex VII of this Guide.
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Products to control
Sharp Objects9.
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid injuries from sharp points found on buttons, zips, decorative features or deteriorated components.
Application / Age
Safety pins, straight pins, decorative ornamental pins, broken needles, exposed prongs of snaps/studs/
nuets/rhinestones and zipper parts, mainly.
Minors between 0-3 years of age and/or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
Sharp Objects: objects with points or edges that are or may be shown and they may have probability of causing insuries from
cutting or puncture.
10 See Test Method Summary in Annex VIII of this Guide.
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Products to control
Sharp Objects11.
Standard
EN 71-1.
Objective
Avoid injuries from sharp edges found on buttons, zips, decorative features or deteriorated components.
Application / Age
Safety pins, straight pins, decorative ornamental pins, broken needles, exposed prongs of snaps/studs/
nuets/ rhinestones, zipper parts.
Minors between 0-3 years of age and or children up to 98 cm in height.
Test Method
Test Requirement
11 Sharp Objects: objects with points or edges that are or may be shown and may have probability of causing insuries from cutting or
puncture.
12 See Test Method Summary in Annex IX of this Guide.
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Night Dresses, Dressing Gowns, Bath Robes (not cotton terry towelling) and similar garments
CATEGORY OF INTENDED WEARER
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Birth up to 3 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Birth up to 3 months1
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Birth up to 3 months1
None
Babies garments: Garments exclusively for babies under 3 months and having a chest measurement not exceeding 53 centimetres (approx 21)
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
TESTING METHOD
REQUIREMENTS
USA
CFR 16
Part 1610
Average flame spread time ( tp ) > 3.5 s for plain surface fabrics.
Average flame spread time ( tp ) > 4 s and no base burn for raised surface fabrics.
CANADA
CAN/CGSB 4.2
NO. 27.5
Average flame spread time ( tp ) > 3.5 s for plain surface fabrics.
Average flame spread time ( tp ) > 4 s and no base burn for raised surface fabrics.
NETHERLANDS
ASTM D1230
SWITZERLAND
EN 1103
SWEDEN
ASTM D1230
NORWAY
ASTM D1230
Average time of flame spread ( tp )> 7 s for garments intended for children up to 170 cm
Average time of flame spread ( tp )> 5 s for garments intended for adults.
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1
2
3
4
Functional cord: band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile material with or without embellishments such as baubles,
pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length that is used to adjust the size of the opening or part of the garment or to hang the
garment.
Sash: drawstring, decorative or functional cord of a textile material of not less than 30 mm in width that is worn around the waist
of a garment or joined by a ribbon.
Bauble: Piece of wood, plastic, metal or of any other material fastened or placed on a drawstring, functional cord or decorative
cord.
Decorative cord: non-functional band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile or non-textile material with or without embellishments, such as baubles, pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length and not used to adjust the size of the opening of the
garment or to hang it.
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3. Hood and neck area in clothing for older children and youths.
1. Drawstrings must not have loose ends.
- When the garment is opened as far as possible and laid flat, no ribbon should protrude. When the opening
is at the minimum, that is, that which corresponds to the size for which it is intended to be adjusted, the
maximum circumference of the loop will be 150 mm. (See figure IV.10, Annex IV: Examples of cords and
drawstrings)
2. Decorative cords must not have a length over 75 mm in the ends including any fastening element, such as, for
example, a bauble3. The decorative cords should not be fabricated with elastic cords.
3. Functional cords and tab fasteners must not have a length over 75 mm on each end. Functional cords should
not be fabricated with elastic cords10, except straps and cords in the neck area.
4. Garments with a cord around the neck must be fabricated without loose ends in the hood and neck area.
5. Straps are permitted as long as the loose ends are not over 140 mm, measured from the point in which they
are tied and the fixed loops must not have a circumference over 75 mm (see figure IV.7, Annex IV: Examples of
cords and drawstrings)
Functional cord: band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile material with or without embellishments such as baubles,
pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length that is used to adjust the size of the opening or part of the garment or to hang the
garment.
3 Bauble: Piece of wood, plastic, metal or of any other material fastened or placed on a drawstring, functional cord or decorative
cord.
4 Decorative cord: non-functional band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile or non-textile material with or without embellishments, such as baubles, pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length and not used to adjust the size of the opening of the
garment or to hang it.
5 Young child: a person from the time of birth until he reaches 7 years of age (that is, 6 years and 11 months); also included in this
category are children whose height is less than or equal to 134 cm.
6 Tab fastener: small strip of fabric not less than 20 mm in width used to adjust the size of the opening of a garment (ankles or
sleeve cuffs)
7 Straps: functional cord that joins the front and back parts of the upper part of a garment that clings to the body and passes over
the shoulder.
8 Ribbon: A cord or narrow strip of curved material, with a fixed or adjustable length, in which the two ends are fastened to the
garment.
9 Older children and youths: person from 7 years of age up to 14 (13 years and 11 months), also including all the boys with height
of 134 cm up to 182 cm and girls with height of 134 cm up to 176 cm.
10 Elastic cord: drawstrings that contain rubber threads or are of elastodiene polymer, elastane or similar materials, which have high
elasticity and complete or almost complete recovery.
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4. Waist area of the garments (figure 1, zone b, annex III; area/zones of the body)
1. Cords in the waist area may protrude a maximum of 140 mm on each end when the garment is lying flat according to the design and must not exceed 280 mm when it is closed or adapted to the corresponding waist size.
Cords without loose ends must have a loop/ribbon with a maximum circumference of 280 mm when they are
adapted to the corresponding waist size (see figure IV.15, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
2. Functional1 and decorative4 cords and tab fasteners in the waist area may have a maximum length of 140 mm
including any adornment on the decorative cords.
3. Young children5: Sashes2 designed to be tied in the back of the garments are permitted, as long as when they
are untied they do not exceed 360 mm, measured from the tying point and, in addition, when they are untied they
must not hang below the hem of the garment (see figure IV.16, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
4. Older children and youths9: Sashes designed to be tied in the back of the garments are permitted as long as
when they are untied they do not exceed 360 mm, measured from the tying point (see figure IV.16, Annex IV:
Examples of cords and drawstrings)
5. Sashes designed to be tied in the front of the garment are permitted as long as when they are untied they do
not exceed 360 mm, measured from the tying point (see figure IV.17, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
5. Lower edges of the garments that hang below the waist (figure III.1, zone c, annex III; areas/zones of
the body)
1. The drawstrings, decorative or functional cords that may include any bauble3 on the lower edge of the garments in which the lower edge is situated below the hips, must not hang below the lower edge of the garment
and they must be situated completely within the garment (see figure IV.11, Annex IV). When they are on the
outside of the clothing, cords or drawstrings must lie flat against the garment when it is adjusted or fastened (see
figure IV.12, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
2. There must not be any drawstrings, functional or decorative cords extending below the lower edge of coats,
pants or skirts designed to end at the ankle (stirrups are acceptable on the edge of the pants)
3. The tab fasteners6 are acceptable if their length is no more than 140 mm and, in addition, they must not hang
below the garment (see figure IV.12, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
Functional cord: band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile material with or without embellishments such as baubles,
pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length that is used to adjust the size of the opening or part of the garment or to hang the
garment.
Sash: drawstring, decorative or functional cord of a textile material of not less than 30 mm in width that is worn around the waist
of a garment or joined by a ribbon.
Bauble: piece of wood, plastic, metal or of any other material fastened or placed on a drawstring, functional cord or decorative
cord.
Decorative cord: non-functional band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile or non-textile material with or without embellishments, such as baubles, pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length and not used to adjust the size of the opening of the
garment or to hang it.
Young child: a person from the time of birth until he reaches 7 years of age (that is, 6 years and 11 months); also included in this
category are children whose height is less than or equal to 134 cm.
Tab fastener: small strip of fabric not less than 20 mm in width used to adjust the size of the opening of a garment (ankles or
sleeve cuffs)
Older children and youths: person from 7 years of age up to 14 (13 years and 11 months), also including all the boys with height
of 134 cm up to 182 cm and girls with height of 134 cm up to 176 cm.
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6. Sleeves.
1. When the sleeve is fitted, the drawstrings, functional1 and decorative cords4 on the lower edge of the longsleeved garments must be completely situated in the interior of the garment (see figure IV.13, Annex IV: Examples
of cords and drawstrings)
2. Young children5: drawstrings, functional and decorative cords are permitted in short-sleeved garments whenever the sleeves end above the elbow and when the maximum length that protrudes is 75 mm, measured when the
sleeve is flat on the model (see figure IV.14, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
3. Older children and youths9: drawstrings, functional and decorative cords are permitted in short sleeved garments when the sleeves end above the elbow and their maximum length is not over 140 mm, measured when it is
flat on the model (see figure IV.14, Annex IV: Examples of cords and drawstrings)
4. The tab fasteners6 are permitted on sleeves as long as they do not exceed 100 mm and, in addition, when they
are open they do not extend below the hem of the garment (see figure IV.6, Annex IV: Examples of cords and
drawstrings)
1
4
5
6
9
Functional cord: band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile material with or without embellishments such as baubles,
pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length that is used to adjust the size of the opening or part of the garment or to hang the
garment.
Decorative cord: non-functional band, chain, ribbon, drawstring or strip of any textile or non-textile material with or without embellishments, such as baubles, pom-poms, feathers or beads, of a fixed length and not used to adjust the size of the opening of the
garment or to hang it.
Young child: a person from the time of birth until he reaches 7 years of age (that is, 6 years and 11 months); also included in this
category are children whose height is less than or equal to 134 cm.
Tab fastener: small strip of fabric not less than 20 mm in width used to adjust the size of the opening of a garment (ankles or
sleeve cuffs)
Older children and youths: person from 7 years of age up to 14 (13 years and 11 months), also including all the boys with height
of 134 cm up to 182 cm and girls with height of 134 cm up to 176 cm.
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Key
A= hood and neck area.
B= chest and waist area.
C= under the hips.
D= back area.
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105
Key
2= Case 2 of hood and neck area for young children, max. 75 mm.
= Case 5. Hood and neck area for all her children and youths, max. 140 mm.
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Key
1= case 2 of sleeves: young children max. 75 mm.
case 3 of sleeves: older children max. 140 mm.
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2. Test Equipment.
Cylinder according to EN 71-1.
3. Test Procedure.
To place the Separable Small Part, without compressing and in any orientation, in a cylinder that has the
dimensions shown in figure V.1.
4. Test Requirement.
To verify if the Separable Small Part doesnt fit entirely in the cylinder.
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2. Test Equipment.
Clamps.
Loading device.
4. Grippable Definition.
Test equipment:
Feeler gauge.
Test procedure:
Inserting the feeler gauge between the component and the underlying layer at an angle between 0o and
10o from the small part surface using a force 10N.
If the gauge can be inserted more than 2 mm, the component shall be considered as grippable.
5. Test Requirement.
50 N, when the largest accessible dimension is 6 mm or less.
6. Application.
Any projection of a garment that the child can grasp with at least the thumb and forefinger or the teeth shall
be subject to this test.
This test is to be conducted on the same garment that has been subjected to the torque test (i.e. Zipper
pullers, buttons, hook & loop, D rings, pompoms, tassels, bows, rosettes, appliques, hasp/slider and other
decorative components, mainly)
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2. Test Equipment.
Torque Gauge.
3. Test Procedure.
A torque of specified force shall be applied evenly within a period of 5 seconds in a clockwise direction or
until a rotation of 180 degrees from the original position.
The torque or maximum rotation shall be maintained for an additional 10 seconds. The torque shall then be
removed and the test component permitted to return to a relaxed condition. This procedure shall then be
repeated in a counterclockwise direction.
4. Test Requirements.
0,45 Mn (4.0 lb. inch)
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2. Test Procedure.
Insert the point into the cap slot.
Apply a force of 4.5 N to depress the spring.
3. Test Requirements.
The point is consider as sharp point if the point penetrates a distance of 0.5 mm or more into the gauging
slot, causing the indicator lamp to light.
4. Application.
Safety pins, straight pins, decorative ornamental pins, broken needles, exposed prongs of snaps / studs /
rivets / rhinestones and zipper parts, mainly.
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2. Test Procedure.
Wrap one layer of standard self-adhesive tape around the full circumference of the mandrel.
Apply a force of 6 N to the mandrel and rotate the mandrel 360o about its axis against the edge.
Remove the tape without enlarging any cut or causing any score to become a cut.
3. Test Requirements.
If the cut in the tape with a length of more than 50%, the edge tested is considered to be a sharp edge.
4. Applications.
Safety pins, straight pins, decorative ornamental pins, broken needles, exposed prongs of snaps/studs/
rivets/rhinestones and zipper parts, mainly.
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IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY.
IV. BIBLIOGRAPHY1.
- ASTM Standard F 1816-97. Standard safety specification for drawstrings on childrens upper outerwear.
- BS 7907: 1997 Code of practice for the design and manufacture of childrens clothing to promote mechanical
safety.
- Budavari, E. & Eiben O., 1982. Evaluation of School Furniture with regard to Students Body Measurements,
Ergonomia, 15.2, 70-77.
- CEN/BTWG/117 N11 Draft for Comment Child Safety - Guidelines for its Inclusion in Standards.
- CEN/TR 1338 7:2004 CEN Child Use and Care Articles - General and Common Safety Guidelines.
- CEN Guidelines M/293.
- CHILDATA published by the DTI, UK, 1995.
- DIN 33402: Body Dimensions of People; Values, June 1981.
- XP G30-105 (2002) Scurit des vtement denfants Cordons ou Liens de serrage.
- EN 71-1: 2001 Safety of Toys: Part 1 Mechanical and Physical Properties.
- Home Accident Surveillance System Annual Report. Accident Data and Safety Research: Home, Garden and
Leisure UK Department of Trade and Industry Consumer Affairs and Policy Directorate.
- ISO/IEC Guide 50:2002 Safety Aspects- Guidelines for Child Safety.
- Joubert, D., 1982, Le salon international de la mode enfantine, Filiere Maille, Sept-Oct. 20.
- Ostyn, M., Simons, J., Beunen, G., Renson, R. & Van Gerven, D., 1980, Somatic And Motor Development of
Belgian Secondary Schoolboys - Norms and Standards, Leuven University Press, Belgium.
- Pheasant, S. T., 1986, Bodyspace: Anthropometric Ergonomics and Design, Taylor and Francis, London, UK.
- Sihvola Seija (2000) A Health Dialogue in the School Entrance Health Examination, Acta Universitatis Tamperensis 751: Tampere.
- Stakes (1998) Lasten ja nuorten hyvinvointi ja terveys Suomessa, Statistical Report 13/1998, 129.
- Steenbekkers, LPA, 1993, Child Development, Design Implications & Accident Prevention. No. 1 in Physical
Ergonomics Series, TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) Netherlands.
- UK legislation: Childrens Clothing (Hood Cords) Regulations 1976.
- Waaler, P.E. 1983, Anthropometric Studies in Norwegian Children, Acta Paediatrica Scandinavica, Supplement
308, 2-38.
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- Machine cleaning.
- Needle exchange.
- Needle breakage.
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2. Commitments.
External Manufacturers and Suppliers and their Subcontractors should control the use of staples, metal
paper clips and pins, mainly.
External Manufacturers and Suppliers and their Subcontractors should train fully responsible specialists/
mechanics to conduct and document scheduled needle changes. Additionally, the quantity of needles
should be verified and recorded each time .
External Manufacturers and Suppliers and their Subcontractors should have metal disposal boxes available
on each floor/line to keep, control and isolate safely metal parts found or exchanged needles.
External Manufacturers and Suppliers and their Subcontractors should control:
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3. Scope.
3.1. Cutting Area.
Markers must be fused onto fabric in order to avoid the use of pins or stuck with tape onto the upper layer.
Metal clamps can be used but the number of clamps per cutting table must be checked after every shift.
The quantity of the pins must be recorded when pins are used for striped and checked fabric.
Supplier of above mentioned fabrics/padding must have a metal detection process.
3.2. Embroider Area.
This Area must follow a strict needle control policy.
All panels with embroideries must pass metal detection before they go to into sewing line (either Done by
External Subcontractor or Manufacturer itself)
Daily broken needle report must be kept.
3.3. Sewing Area.
3.3.1. Needle Replacement Procedure.
New needles must be stored in a locked place operated by a nominated fully responsible trained worker/
operator.
No other needles except the sewing machine needles should be allowed at the machine.
New needles must only be handed out to the operators by the nominated fully responsible trained worker/
operator.
New needles must only be handed out in exchange of damage needle or all the parts of the broken needles.
All broken needles parts must be taped on to the Broken Needle Report.
Machine drawers must be checked regularly by the line supervisor and machine tools must be kept in a
secure place and accounted for at the end of each day.
Mechanics must not leave any needles on the machine.
Screwdrivers and machine tools must be kept in a secure place and be accounted for at the end of each
day.
3.3.2. Broken Needle/ Part Not Found.
In case not all parts of the broken needle were to be found the following procedure needs to be implemented:
Request of thorough search of garment panels and work area. If not all parts of the needle found, the operator must inform the supervisor.
Carry on a supervisor control of all garment panel within the area of 2.5 meters around the machine in a
transparent plastic bag and check for broken needle through the metal detector. If the needle parts cannot
be found during this checking, this parcel should be checked by the metal detector one more time.
If the broken part of the needle can not be found after 2 times of needle detection checking the production
should only continue by formal authorization ofthe manager.
To document all actions taken in a proper file.
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Section
MC type
Needle size
Seam operation
Style/order
Action
An individual sheet should be issued for each needle type to easily identify incomplete broken needles.
The column for the needles parts should be of the same width as the length of the needle.
The broken needles on one page should match the pacing unit of the needle for easy book-keeping.
Old broken needle reports must be properly disposed in order to prevent any person from harm.
The Broken Needle Report must be analyzed in a regular basis to gain important information which can
prevent problems. This issue should mainly include:
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4. Tools.
4.1. Metal Detector.
Only nominated fully responsible trained workers will be allowed to handle and operate the metal detectors.
Trained workers operating the metal detectors should be metal free (i.e. watch and ring, mainly)
Metal detectors must be calibrated at least once a year by the metal detectors engineer. This process
should be documented.
Metal detectors need to follow the standard ferrous diameter 1.0 mm. and all of them must react against
with the mentioned standard at the weakest sensitive points.
External Manufacturers and Suppliers must ensure that the sensitivity points of the metal detectors in use
are checked and calibrated at least once a month. This process must be documented.
Metal detectors must be calibrated to react at these nine points against the standard of ferrous diameter 1.0
mm. This process should be documented. Adjustments to be done if necessary.
External Suppliers and Manufacturers must detect every garment in horizontal and vertical direction with the
metal detector. Different ways of metal detector machine set ups are possible to ensures that the conveyer
type is used1. If garment fails to pass the metal detection process it must be kept in a separate box until
further checking. This box must be locked and have a slit to deposit the contaminated garment2.
Lastly, if an unreasonable amount of garments fails the metal detection process the factory must locate the
source of the detection and inform the respective persons immediately.
4.2. Documentation.
External Manufacturer and Suppliers and their Subcontractors must document the metal detection process
on 'Factory Metal Detecting Report' (See Annex 1)
Records need to be kept at least 5 years and need to be available upon request by either Inditex or its External Quality Control and Health and Safety Team.
Broken Needle Report must be maintained by fully responsible trained workers/operators.
Accurate records of needle issued to production lines must be kept and checked regulary (needle stock
control sheet) by fully responsible trained worker/operator.
1 The
2 Only
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Example of two-way needle detection by two sets of single gate needle detector. Source: SGS Internacional
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ANNEX I:
Factory Metal
Detecting Report
III. ANNEX
III. Annex I.
1. Factory Metal Detecting Report.
Vendor Name:
Audit Date:
Factory Name:
Factory Location:
Style #:
Season:
Color #:
PO Qty.:
PO # :
Shipped Qty.:
Info
Detector Type:
Conveyor
Table Top
Hand Held
1.0mm
1.0mm
1.0mm
Yes
No
Brand Name:
Model#:
Intensively:
Remarks:
Test passed
We, here confirm that we have inspected the above mentioned Style / Quality by metal detector and have sorted out any metal contaminated
product from shipment.
Factorys Representative:
Factorys QA Manager:
Signature:
Signature:
Date:
Date:
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ANNEX II:
Commitment to
comply with the
Inditex groups
Safe to Wear
product safety
standard
and last,
6) We acknowledge that approval of a sample and any subsequent repetition of goods by the INDITEX
Group do not release us from our liability, for the entire production, marketing and distribution processes.
The scope of the requirements laid down in STW-Vendor Guideline is as follows: i) goods for babies and toddlers aged 0-3: Requirements included in chapters II and III; ii) goods for children aged 3-14: Requirements included in chapters II.1 and III; and, iii)
goods for adults : Requirements included in chapter III
The scope of the requirements laid down in STW-Metal Detecting Guideline exclusively covers goods for babies and toddlers aged
0-3.
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Code of Conduct
for External
Manufacturers
and Suppliers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
147
CODE OF CONDUCT
149
150
ANNEX I:
Commitment to
Comply with the
Code of Conduct
for external
manufacturers
and suppliers
II. ANNEX I
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