Next Performance Standards

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Physical Performance Standards

Washing Extension / Recovery Weight
Specification stability
Spirality Pilling (g/m2)
End Use Extension Recovery
Code
Method 12 Method 13 Method 19 Method 21a Method 20

Non-Stretch Fabrics
(5A) 40°C Line Dry 7,200 revs
>150gsm ± 5%
10a All Weights ~ Single Jersey L +1 to -6% 5% max Grade 4
<150gsm -3/+8%
W +1 to -6% Comment on Appearance

(5A) 40°C Line Dry 7,200 revs

10b All Weights ~ Rib L +1 to -6% 5% max Grade 4 ± 5%
W +1 to -8% Comment on Appearance

(5A) 40°C Line Dry 7,200 revs

All Weights & All Other
10c L +1 to -6% 5% max Grade 4 ± 5%
Constructions W +1 to -6% Comment on Appearance

Stretch Fabrics
(5A) 40°C Line Dry 7,200 revs >150gsm ± 5%
10d All Weights ~ Single Jersey L 0 to -5% 5% max Grade 4 Min 80% recovery
<150gsm -3/+8%
W 0 to -5% Comment on Appearance

(5A) 40°C Line Dry 7,200 revs

10e All Weights ~ Rib L 0 to -5% 5% max Grade 4 Min 80% recovery ± 5%
W 0 to -5% Comment on Appearance

(5A) 40°C Line Dry 7,200 revs

All Weights & All Other
10f 5% max Grade 4 Min 80% recovery ± 5%
Constructions L 0 to -5% Comment on Appearance
W 0 to -5%

Pile Fabrics: Accelerotor Next Test Method 31. Maximum of 16% pile loss and negligible visual assessment. To be done before and after laundering.

pH: Fabric pH between 5.0 and 7.5 is required (refer to Test Method 33).

Burst Strength Test Method 22: Burst strength is not mandatory, but is subject to testing where requested by the Fabric Technologist. Requirement 250kPa.

Childrenswear Only: TM21a Stretch Leggings – Weft 130% Minimum Extension

Ponte Trousers – Weft 80% Minimum Extension
Use of Formaldehyde Finishes: Click here

Legislation and Safety: It is the supplier’s responsibility to ensure that product meets all Next safety testing requirements and legislative standards.

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Standard Wash Symbols and Care Codes (new from 1st October 2013 onwards)

Type of Garment Ref Wash Symbols Standard Care Codes

Machine wash / line dry

364 K2 - Iron on reverse

All Garments – Additional Care Codes

D3 - If it’s not dirty wash at 30 - Click here to view the product groups which must include this
care code

Click here to view additional care codes that must be used on garments with specific
features e.g. trims / belts / prints / sets / trade marks / warning wording etc

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