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SCOPE:
TEST ORDER GARMENTS are AEO orders that are less than 1,000 units per colorway. The darkest colorway should be FULLY TESTED and all other additional colorways should be
tested accordingly to this protocol. Please note this protocol is for Softlines ONLY and does not cover Accessories.. Swimwear is included.

LABELING
A Labeling review: 16 CFR 300/303, Product Label (Sewn In Label, Screen printing): X
country of origin 19 CFR 134.11
- Country of origin must be on the front side of the label in English.
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- Can be by itself or printed with care label or fiber id label.
- For products with a neck, country of origin must be located on the inside
center of the neck. For bottoms, country of origin must be located on inside
of waistband. For other products, country of origin must be located in a
conspicuous and readily accessible location.
- The country of origin label should not be covered or obscured by any other
label.

Packaging (When packaging is present and country of origin is not visible

through the package):
- Country of origin must be written legibly in English and securely attached.
- If any country, other than the country in which the article was
manufactured or produced, is mentioned on the package, the country of
origin must be stated in comparable size and close proximity.
- Must be visible at point of purchase.
- Country of origin on package must be consistent with country of origin on
the product label.
A Labeling review: 16 CFR 300/303 Must be Visible at Point of Sale. If garment label is not visible through X
fiber packaging, fiber content must be repeated on packaging. Generic fiber
R name must be used and the contents spelled correctly and listed in
descending order of predominance.
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Note: To determine the actual percentage, please refer to the physical
characteristics section for Fiber Content (AATCC 20 / 20A/ASTM D629). If
lab analysis does not match claimed, then the label will fail.

A Labeling review: 16 CFR 300/303 Must be visible at point of sale. Report actual. X
RN# or WPL # or
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A Labeling review: 16 CFR 423 Must be Sewn in Permanently and Must Comply to Regulations. If label is X
care not visible through packaging, care must be repeated on packaging.
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Note: To determine the proper care instructions, please refer to testing
results on Page 1 of report for confirmation of the proper care. If the lab
analysis does not match the affixed or proposed label, then the label will
fail.

A Labeling review: New York For goods sold in AEO stores, catalog and internet must be listed on a X
real fur or faux fur General Business permanent label identifying ‘Faux Fur.’ AEO does not allow real fur. This
R Law § 399-AAA permanent label shall be attached in a readily visible/conspicuous location
on the garment such as the back neck or back waistband of a garment.

Note: To determine the actual content, please refer to AATCC 20 / 20A to

verify real fur vs. fur. If lab analysis does not match claimed, then the label
will fail.

A Labeling review: 16 CFR 24 Must conform to guidelines for leather content / general fiber content X
leather labeling (footwear is not required to be labeled, imitation leather is an
R exception). If all or part of a product is made of non-leather material that
appears to be leather, the non-leather material must be disclosed on the
retail packaging. The disclosure must be of such conspicuousness and
clarity as to be noted by consumers casually inspecting the product. The
disclosure must be in close proximity to the product identification.
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NOTE: A material that contains ground, pulverized, shredded, reconstituted
or bonded leather cannot be represented as being wholly leather. Adequate
disclosure of these leather types must be present.

A Labeling review: Utah Code Title 4 Vendor must provide a copy of the Vendors’ current Utah registration for X
Utah stuffed Chapter 10 - document review.
R product Bedding /
Quilted and filled clothing does not require a “law label”. However,
Upholstered
manufacturers of quilted and filled clothing must license their products prior
Furniture / and
to offering their clothing for sale in Utah. Examples of regulated products
Quilted Clothing
include gloves, hats, coats, slippers, ski bibs, and "after-ski booties" which
Inspection Act /
have hidden filling materials.
Utah
Administrative These articles shall be securely labeled following the mechanics of labeling
Code R70-101 under Federal Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, disclosing the hidden
filling materials. Utah requires the fill to be listed regardless of warmth.
Stiffeners such as shoulder pads or interfacing to support an embroidered
decal or aesthetic effects such as filled decoration (ears, horns) are
excluded.
The product must be permanently labeled or stamped with the following:
Name of manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler or ultimate retailer or RN
number, Generic name of the filling type and the % by weight in order of
predominance, and country of origin.

[Sterilization requirement]
For articles that include filling of Down, Feather, or Wool a copy of the
sterilization permit must be provided from the sterilizer.
Beginning January 1, 2022, a sterilization permit # must be listed on the
permanent label attached to garment. It may be on the care/content label
or separate label.
The submitted Sterilization permit will be verified against Permit # on label.
The permit number will be either a PA number or a UT number. If it is a PA
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number they still need to register with UT. (PER. NO. UT XXXXX (two letter
country abbreviation) or PA XXXX (two letter country abbreviation).

A Canada The Consumer Packaging shall be labelled with the following: X

consumer Packaging and
Product Identification shall be English and French, on PDP with 1.6mm
R packaging and Labeling Act,
minimum type size.
labeling R.S. 1985, c. C-
regulations 38 and
Regulations, Product Net Quantity:
C.R.C., c. 417
Declaration must be in English and French, metric units, on PDP, type size based
on PDP size
Principal Display Panel Minimum Type

< 32 cm² (5 In²) 1.6 mm (1/16 In)

> 32 cm² but < 258 cm² (40 In²) 3.2 mm (1/8 In)

> 258 cm² but < 645 cm² (100 In²) 6.4 mm (1/4 In)

> 645 cm² but < 25.8 dm² (400 In²) 9.5 mm (3/8 In)

> 25.8 dm² (400 In²) 12.7 mm (1/2 In)

Manufacturer or distributor’s name & address (City & Postal Code).

Minimum 1.6 mm type size.
Placed anywhere except bottom - English or French.

Where a prepackaged product is wholly manufactured or produced in a

country other than Canada, the marking shall consist of one of the following:
-The name and address of a Canadian dealer preceded by the words
“imported by” (“importé par”) or “imported for” (“importé pour”); or
-The statement of geographic origin located immediately adjacent to the
name and address of a Canadian dealer; or
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-The name and address of the dealer outside Canada

A Country of origin Canada Customs - Shall indicate country of origin. X

marking Tariff / Marking of
- Must be legible and sufficiently permanent to remain on the goods until it
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reaches the purchaser.
Regulations /
SOR-94-10 / - For goods from USMCA countries, the language may be English, French
Marking of or Spanish.
Imported Goods
- For goods from non-USMCA countries, language may be English or
Memorandum
French and marking should appear on individual articles.
D11-3-1
- If the packaging conceals the Country of Origin mark, then the packaging
must also be marked.
There is a provision to mark only the container if the goods are imported
from USMCA countries, providing that certain conditions are met, such that
the ultimate purchaser will see the marked container.

A Labeling review: Textile Labelling Verify that fibre content declaration is present and content listed in order of X
fiber and Advertising predominance.
R Regulations
(C.R.C. / c.
1551)Part 1 - The generic name of each fibre present, in an amount of 5% or more, must
labeling; Part 3 - be stated as a percentage of the total fibre mass, listed in order of
textile fibre predominance:

(a) clearly and prominently shown;

(b) easily legible;
(c) in type of equal size and prominence; and
(d) subject to section 40, set apart from any graphic material in the label not
required to be shown therein by these Regulations.

Information must be presented in both English and French.

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Permanency of the disclosure label depends on the type of article, as

specified in Schedule I or III of the Textile Labeling and Advertising
Regulations. Refer to the Regulations for details.

If a fiber content declaration is not visible through packaging, it must be

repeated on packaging.

To verify content: refer to AATCC 20 / 20A or CAN/CGSB-4.1 - No.14

A Labeling review: Textile labeling Verify the Listing of the Canadian dealer or the name and full postal X
CA# or dealer and advertising address under which the dealer normally carries out his business
R identity regulations
(C.R.C. / c. 1551)
sec 11 & 12
A Labeling review: Canadian Voluntary guideline: If care is present it must comply to this standard. X
care Standard for Care
- Must be sewn in permanently
R Labeling of
Textiles /ASTM - ASTM Care symbols may be used with wording in English and French to
Care convey special instructions not covered by the appropriate symbols or
- English and French wording is acceptable (without care symbols)
- If the article is prepackaged and the care label is not visible, it is
recommended to list information on the outside package but it is not
mandatory.
Modification: AATCC methods/requirements, number of launderings
Note: To determine the proper care instructions, please refer to testing
results on Page 1 of report for confirmation of the proper care. If the lab
analysis does not match the affixed or proposed label, then the label will fail.
(The above is not applicable to Canadian Care symbols)

A Quebec bilingual Quebec, R.S.Q., Every inscription on a product, on its container or on its wrapping, or on a X
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requirement - c. C-11 document or object supplied with it, including the directions for use and the
R Charter of French warranty certificates, must be drafted in French. The French inscription may
Language be accompanied with a translation or translations, but no inscription in
another language may be given greater prominence than that in French
A US Packaging NIST Uniform -Manufacturer, Packer, or Distributor’s Name & Address (City, State & Zip) X
labeling Laws and
-Product Identification
R Regulations
Handbook 130 -Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass,
measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate
information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units)

Labeling review: AS/NZS Generic fiber names must be used when labelling fiber content, as stated in X
fiber 2450:1994 / AS AS/NZS 2450.
2622:2019

Per AS/NZS 2622, fiber content shall be designated by either of the

following two methods:

Method A: List in descending order of dominance by mass, the generic

name of each fiber preceded by its percentage of total mass of the textile
product.

Method B: List in descending order of dominance by mass, the generic

name of each fiber.

Note: Method A is the preferred method if products are to be sold in other

countries as well as Australia.

Textile products consisting of two or more separate items: Where two or

more textile products are normally sold as a single unit and have the same
fiber content, they need bear only one fiber content label. Where two or
more textile products are normally sold as a single unit, but have the
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different fiber contents, each shall bear a label stating its fiber content.

Refer to AS/NZS 2392 for preferred locations and requirement in format.

Note: (To determine the actual percentage, please refer to the physical
characteristics section for fiber content AS 2001.7). If lab analysis does not
match claimed, then the label will fail.

Note: Lab will include Australia fiber label as “data only”. No pass / fail result
provided.

Labeling review: Consumer Care instructions must be: X

R care Protection Notice
No. 25 of 2010 -
Consumer 1. Permanently attached to articles.
Product
2. Care instructions as appropriate and should be in the sequence of
Information
washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and drycleaning.
Standard: Care
Labelling for 3. Written in English. Symbol for drycleaning instruction is a must and has
Clothing and to follow AS/NZS 1957:1998; while symbols for other instruction are optional
Textile Products / and could refer to ISO 3758 if required.
AS/NZS
4. Legible.
1957:1998
5. Appropriate and adequate for the care of the article so an article is not
damaged when the user follows these instructions.
6. Accessible at point of sale.
7. Warning phrases shall be used in conjunction with care instructions
appropriate to the article or piece good.
8. Refer to AS/NZS 2392 tables for preferred locations.

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1. Symbols should be complied with AS/NZS 1957:1998.
2. Care symbols alone are not sufficient.
3. Individual components of multiple articles (e.g. a jacket, skirt, trousers,
vest from a suit) all need to have a care label attached whether the same
care instructions apply or not. In cases when the care instructions differ for
one or more component(s), such as for example, when the fabric, fiber
content, colour or trims differ (ex: a jacket may have two colours or a trim),
a different set of care instructions and therefore a different care label should
be attached to that component.
4. Where a permanent label may be impractical, ex: a reversible item, label
information may be provided in other forms. Refer to the standard AS/NZS
1957:1998.

Note: To determine the proper care instructions, please refer to related

testing results for confirmation of the proper care. If the lab analysis does
not match the affixed or proposed label, then the label will fail.

Note: Lab will include Australia care label as “data only”. No pass / fail result
provided.

ANALYTICAL
A Total lead in CPSC-CH- [If applicable] X X
surface coatings E1003-09.1
[Applicable in Additional Colorway package on graphic t-shirts if paints used
are different colors.]
All accessible surface coatings in the as received state on items shall not
contain lead or lead components in which the lead content is in excess of
0.009% (90ppm) of the weight of the total content.

Note:
- Should be tested on all colorways if surface coatings are not the same.
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- Report actual results or include data table within report.
- Component testing is allowed.
- Based on CPSC SOP, will composite up to 3 colors. If any color in the
composite exceeds 80% of the limit (72 ppm), based on the lowest weight
component, individual colors will be analyzed.
**Applicable to all Non Textile Components unless from an AEO approved
trim supplier.

Client Requirement: Test requirement with reference to CPSIA and EC No.

1907/2006 Annex XVII and its amendments item no. 63 (7).

A Total lead in CPSC-CH- [FOR LEATHER GARMENTS ONLY] X X

substrates E1001-08.3 /
[All colorways should be tested]
CPSC-CH-
E1002-08.3 All accessible substrates in the as received state on items shall not contain
lead in excess of 0.01% (100ppm) of the weight of the total content.

Note:
- Report actual results or include data table within report.
- Component testing is allowed.
- Compositing up to 3 like materials is allowed except metal.
- Non-suspect materials as defined by the Consumer Products Safety
Commission less than 16 CFR 1500.88 and 16 CFR 1500.91 (d) and (e) will
not be tested except metal and plastic. It is the vendor's responsibility to
ensure compliance to the applicable requirements.
Client Requirement

A DEHP Solvent extraction Product shall not contain concentrations of more than 1000 mg/kg of DEHP. X X
with GC-MS / LC-
MS analysis
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- Applicable to all accessible PVC, soft plastic, vinyl and synthetic leather
materials on following products:
(i) Wallets and coin or bill holders,
(ii) Handbags, purses, clutches and totes, and their decals and
attachments including but not limited to bag charms and zipper pullers,
(iii) Luggage tags and ID cases,
(iv) Eyeglass cases,
(v) Coverings or cases for mobile electronic devices such as
telephones, cameras, MP3 players, CDs/DVDs and laptops,
(vi) Coverings for journal or address books,
(vii) Cosmetic cases or bags,
(viii) Toiletry cases and bags,
(ix) Apparel, belts and footwear
- Including but not limited to glove and headwear (excluding sauna
suits).
- Decals and attachments are also included.
- Only PVC, soft plastic, vinyl, synthetic leather materials, and
plasticized coatings would be tested. Other type of print or coating would
not be tested.
(x) Bra pad: Air pad, gel pad or cookie
(xi) Jewelries, key holders and key chains
- Refer to Total lead content in jewelry test line in CPSD-AN-PTCL-06572
for definition of Jewelry)
- Mobilon tape shall be tested in trim stage, no need to be tested in the
garment stage.
- Excluding products that are primarily intended for children 12 years of age
and younger.
- Soft plastic is defined as plastic materials with shore A hardness < 90.
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- BVCPS recommend all products shall provide documentation or material
bill for material identification. If documentation is not provided then BVCPS
recommends testing all accessible plastics.
- Composite up to 3 like materials is allowed. If any color/material in the
composite exceeds 80% of the limit, based on the lowest weight
component, individual colors will be analyzed.
- Report actual results or state "Not Detected (< 50 mg/kg)" for ND result on
report.
Client requirement

A Formaldehyde Qualitative [All sizes] X X

spot test on analysis / Lab
All fabrics and trims that come into contact with skin shall be negative
M textiles method
result.

Note:
- This method cannot be applied on nylon and PU, quantitative analysis
should be performed directly if need.
Client requirement

A Formaldehyde in JIS L1041:2011 All fabrics and trims, that come into contact with skin, for adult only, shall X X
textiles not have formaldehyde content exceed 75 mg/kg (75 ppm).

Note: conduct testing only if formaldehyde spot test shows positive result or
inconclusive result.
Client requirement

FLAMMABILITY
A Flammability of 16 CFR 1610 [Applicable to all colorways] X X
clothing textiles
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R (All colors) Class 1
If exempt, record exemption in report.

For any items in which have a trim/binding/edging on them and are not
sewn at the very edge (see Example 1), please cut out the trim (see
Example 2) and lay out flat and measure if less than 2 inches.As per the
standard , no testing is required for fabric less than 2 inches

The exemption from flammability (16 CFR 1610) testing based on fiber
content and/or fabric weight still applies as per AEO requirements.

Example 1:

Example 2:
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NOTE: TESTING NOT APPLICABLE TO BRA/UNDERWEAR PRODUCTS

A Canadian Textile [Applicable to all colorways] X X

flammability- Flammability
Time of flame spread shall be
R textile products Regulations /
CAN/CGSB -4.2, a) greater than 3.5 seconds where the product does not have a raised fiber
No. 27.5:2008 surface, or
b) time of flame spread shall be greater than 4.0 seconds, where the
product has a raised fiber surface and exhibits ignition or fusion of the base
fibers
If exempt, record exemption in report .
NOTE FOR BRA / UNDERWEAR: Starting with Season “Spring 2017” and
all future seasons, testing is ONLY applicable to 1 color per style. Lab
should perform test on neon color if present, or darkest color of group.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A Fiber content AATCC 20-21 / [If all garments within the style have the EXACT same components, trims, X
analysis AATCC 20A-21 and fabrications, then only ONE garment should be tested.]
Blends - Report actual (3% maximum tolerance -FTC)
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Single fiber - report actual (0% tolerance -FTC)

pH value of textile ISO 3071:2020 Textile product shall have pH value comply with the following limits: X X
(i) Shall be within 5.5 - 7.0 for white color textile.
(ii) Shall be within 6.0 - 8.0 for other color textile.
(iii) Shall be within 4.0 - 7.0 for acid dyed textile.

Note: Applicable to all garments.

Client requirement

PERFORMANCE
A Dimensional ISO 3759:2011 / [Perform darkest colorway within the style] X
changes of ISO 5077:2007 /
garments in ISO 6330:2021
[After 3 home laundering]
washing Modified
[Washed with Tide detergent]

Knit:
All washed garments: -5% x -5%
Unwashed garments:
Stretch fabrics (with spandex) Jersey/Fleece/Sherpa/French terry: -6% x -
6%
Thermal/Rib/Pique/Raschel: -8% x -8%
Growth: 3.0%

Woven:
General: -3% x -3%
Stretch w/spandex: -4% x -4%
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Corduroy, Velvet, Terry, Flannel: -5% x -5%
Growth: 1.0%

A Dimensional Commercial [Perform darkest colorway within the style] X

change on Dryclean
commercial
[after 1Dry Clean if care instructions claim DRY CLEAN ONLY.]
dryclean
Knit:
Shrinkage: -3.0% x -3.0%
Growth: +2.0% maximum
Woven:
Shrinkage: -2.0% x -2.0 %
Growth: +1.0% maximum

A Dimensional Per Care [Perform darkest colorway within the style] X

changes on Instruction
[after 3 hand wash if applicable]
handwash

Knit:
Shrinkage: -5.0% x -5.0%
Growth: +5.0% Maximum

Woven:
Shrinkage: -2.0% x -2.0%
Growth: +1.0% Maximum

A Dimensional Professional [FOR LEATHER GARMENTS ONLY] X

changes of leather cleaning
[One colorway should be tested]
leather
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[after 1LC]
Shrinkage: -2.0% x -2.0%
Growth: 1.0% maximum

A Appearance after Per Care [3 home laundering, 1 dry cleaning or 3 hand washing] X X
care Instruction
No obvious defects/observations affecting the end product
performance/appearance. List all observations including color
change/staining, seam appearance, wrinkling, skewing, pilling, fraying,
fuzzing and performance of the components and trims.
For laminated products no bubbling, puckering, crack marks or blisters, or
face fabric pilling.

Color change: Grade 4 minimum (If color change fails, please also evaluate
with UV suppressor. Report both test result grade (without UV suppressor
and with UV suppressor). Pass / Fail base on without UV suppressor, rate
as DATA for with UV suppressor).
Color change: Grade 3 minimum (Indigo, Sulfur Black, Cationized
dyeing and Pigment)
Self staining: Grade 4-5 minimum
Self staining: Grade 3-4 minimum (Cationized dyeing)
Multi-Fiber strip staining: Grade 3 minimum after 1 Laundering cycle
Note: Lab must include Multi-Fiber strip in laundering and include
assessment of multifiber staining.

A Appearance after Professional [FOR LEATHER GARMENTS ONLY] X

professional leather cleaning
[One colorway should be tested]
leather cleaning

[After Professional Leather or Suede Cleaning ]

No obvious defects/observations affecting the end product
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performance/appearance. List all observations including color
change/staining, seam appearance, wrinkling, skewing, pilling, fuzzing and
performance of the components and trims.
For laminated products no bubbling, puckering, crack marks or blisters, or
face fabric pilling.
Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum
Self Staining: Grade 4.5 minimum

A Tensile properties ISO 13934- WOVEN BOTTOMS ONLY X

of fabrics: Grab 2:2014
method
Fabric Weight (oz/s yd)

(≥9.0) 77 lbs Warp v 66 lbs Weft

(6.0-8.9) 50.6 lbs
(4.1-5.9) 35.2 lbs
(2.6-4.0) 30.8 lbs
(< 2.6) 26.4 lbs

Applicable if Garment is considered: Heavy Abrasion, Garment Dye, Bleach

Resin, Coating, Special Treatments: Please contact vendor for clarification if
TRF is not clear:

(≥ 9.0) 66 lbs Warp v 55 lbs Weft

(6.0-8.9) 41.8 lbs
(4.1-5.9) 30.8 lbs
(2.6-4.0) 26.4 lbs
(< 2.6) 26.4 lbs
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Method t g
A Tear properties of ISO 13937- WOVEN BOTTOMS ONLY X
fabrics: Ballistic 1:2000
Pendulum
Method Fabric Weight (oz/s yd)
(Elmendorf)
(≥ 9.0) 4.8 lbs Warp v 4.4 lbs Weft
(6.0-8.9) 3.5 lbs
(4.1-5.9) 3.1 lbs
(2.6-4.0) 2.4 lbs
(< 2.6) 1.5 lbs

Applicable if Garment is considered: Heavy Abrasion, Garment Dye, Bleach

Resin, Coating, Special Treatments: Please contact vendor for clarification if
TRF is not clear:

(≥ 9.0) 4.0 lbs Warp v 3.5 lbs Weft

(6.0-8.9) 2.9 lbs
(4.1-5.9) 2.4 lbs
(2.6-4.0) 2.2 lbs
(< 2.6) 1.5 lbs

A Tensile properties ISO 13934- [Denim Bottom Only] X

of fabrics- Grab 2:2014
method
Approved to modify specimen size to below 10 inches as needed to obtain
weft tensile specimen in knee section.
Men size 42 or above can only be used for Tear / Tensile to maximize
sampling.
Women size 24 or above can only be used for Tear / Tensile to maximize
sampling
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Method t g
Test specimens must be cut from two areas and reported separately. [3D
whisker / wrinkle / Ripple area] and [Knee area (only when processing /
affect is visible on knee)]
Two specimen (one for warp and one for weft) are needed for each area.
Do not average test results. Report Pass/fail based only the lowest data
point found.

After 3 Home Launderings Per Care Instruction

All denim wash types:

Fabric Weight oz/sq yd Warp x Fill (lbs.) minimum

6.0 - 7.9 oz/ sq yd 80 x 55
8.0 - 9.9 oz/ sq yd 90 x 55
10.0 oz/ sq yd or above 100 x 65 (when stretch is less than 60%)
10.0 oz/ sq yd or above 100 x 55 (when stretch is above 60%)

A Tear properties of ISO 13937- [Denim Bottom Only] X

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Method t g
fabrics- Ballistic 1:2000
Pendulum
Men size 42 or above can only be used for Tear / Tensile to maximize
Method
sampling.
(Elmendorf)
Women size 24 or above can only be used for Tear / Tensile to maximize
sampling
Test specimens must be cut from two areas and reported separately. [3D
whisker / wrinkle / ripple area] and [Knee area (only when processing /
affect is visible on knee)]
Two specimen (one for warp and one for weft) are needed for each area.
Do not average test results. Report Pass / fail based only the lowest data
point found.

After 3 Home Launderings Per Care Instruction

All denim wash types:

Fabric Weight oz/sq yd Warp x Fill (lbs.) minimum

6.0 - 7.9 oz/ sq yd 4.0 x 3.5
8.0 - 9.9 oz/ sq yd 5.0 x 3.5
10.0 - 11.9 oz/ sq yd 5.5 x 4.0
≥ 12.0 oz sq yd 6.5 x 4.5
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Method t g

A Stretch properties ASTM D3107-07 DENIM & WOVEN BOTTOMS ONLY X

of woven fabrics R2019
For Denim Bottoms: Wash 3x Before Testing per Care Instruction
[3 home laundering, Per Care Instruction]
Applicable to Stretch Fabrications containing Elastane, Elasterell-p and
Elastomultiester (ie Lycra T400). Test in stretch direction only.

4lb Load Application. Test only to 85% of Stretch (Not Max Stretch).
Growth / Recovery 60 mins.

Stretch: +/- 2.5% of Mill Claimed Stretch on TRF.

Growth:
Growth Requirement: 4% Max when stretch is less than 20%
Growth Requirement: 6% Max when stretch is between 20.1% & 34.9%
Growth Requirement: 8% Max when stretch is greater than 35%

PASS / FAIL based on Growth ONLY.

Recovery: Data Only.
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Method t g
Stretch: Data Only.

A Failure in sewn ASTM D1683-22 [Applicable only if TRF states COO: India +style is woven top or bottom] X
seams: woven
fabric
[Includes sleeve plackets and center front plackets- Allowed to clamp area
where fabric insert is partially or entirely inserted]
Approved to use modified method if required. Both sleeve plackets (thick
and thin) should be tested.
ALL SEAMS ARE REQUIRED TO BE TESTED: Including but not limited to:
Side,Yoke,Shoulder, Collar,Sleeve Cuff,Arm Opening,Arm Opening @ Side
Seam,Sleeve Placket,Sleeve Placket Stress Area, ETC. Test any additional
seams not mentioned above.
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BOTTOM
When Stretch Is Present On Bottoms: Must test ALL seams in both
directions. Therefore,2 readings for each seam: Seam Direction and Across
Seam.
Ex: Side Seam (Direction), Side Seam (Across)
Non Stretch Bottoms: Across Seam Direction Only.
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Method t g
Across Seam Seam Direction

If fabric weight (oz / sq yd):

< 1.5: 10 lbs Minimum
1.5-2.9: 10 lbs Minimum
3.0-4.4: 15 lbs Minimum
4.5-5.9: 20 lbs Minimum
≥ 6.0: 25 lbs Minimum

A Thermal and ASTM F1868-17 [By request only] X

evaporative
[Denim bottoms]
resistance of
clothing materials [If claimed, thermal regulating (Coolmax or Trutemp 365) on TRF]
using a sweating
[CLO Value]
hot plate
Test after 3 home laundering
CLO value must reported in both "It" & "If"
Pass / fail on "It" only

Denim / Piece dye : "It" 0.50 minimum (CLO)

COLORFASTNESS
A Colourfastness to ISO 105- [For small prints which is unable to be tested with X12, X16 should be X X
rubbing X12:2016 used.]
[Must use same test consistently]
[Perform on face and back side of fabric if garment dye.]
[Perform additional crocking test on reverse print tee shirt (graphic is on
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Method t g
inside of the garment).]

Dry:
Reactive, disperse, acid dyes: Grade 4 minimum
Vat, sulfur, pigment, direct dye, overdye, indigo: Grade 3 minimum
Brushed/ Sanded surfaces/ Tinted: Grade 3 minimum
Print: pigment, reactive, discharge, sublimation: Grade 3 minimum
Burnout fabrics & washes: Grade 3 minimum
Cationized dyeing: Grade 3 minimum
Others: Grade 3 minimum

Wet:
Reactive, disperse, acid dyes: Grade 3 minimum
Vat, sulfur dye, indigo: Grade 1-2 minimum
Pigment, direct dye, overdye: Grade 2 minimum
Burnout Fabrics & Washes/Brushed/ Sanded surfaces/ Tinted: Grade 2
minimum
Print: pigment, reactive, discharge, sublimation: Grade 2 minimum
Cationized dyeing: Grade 2 minimum
Others: Grade 2 minimum

A Colourfastness to ISO 105- [For small prints which is unable to be tested with X12, X16 should be X X
rubbing - small X16:2016 used.]
areas
[Must use same test consistently]
[Perform on face and back side of fabric if garment dye.]
[Perform additional crocking test on reverse print tee shirt (graphic is on
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Method t g
inside of the garment).]

Dry:
Reactive, disperse, acid dyes: Grade 4 minimum
Vat, sulfur, pigment, direct dye, overdye, indigo: Grade 3 minimum
Brushed/ Sanded surfaces/ Tinted: Grade 3 minimum
Print: pigment, reactive, discharge, sublimation: Grade 3 minimum
Burnout fabrics & washes: Grade 3 minimum
Cationized dyeing: Grade 3 minimum
Others: Grade 3 minimum

Wet:
Reactive, disperse, acid dyes: Grade 3 minimum
Vat, sulfur dye, indigo: Grade 1-2 minimum
Pigment, direct dye, overdye: Grade 2 minimum
Burnout Fabrics & Washes/Brushed/ Sanded surfaces/ Tinted: Grade 2
minimum
Print: pigment, reactive, discharge, sublimation: Grade 2 minimum
Cationized dyeing: Grade 2 minimum
Others: Grade 2 minimum

A Colourfastness to ISO 11640:2018 [FOR LEATHER GARMENTS ONLY] X

cycles of to-and-
[One colorway should be tested]
fro rubbing

Light-Med
Dry: 50 cycles Grade 4 minimum
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Method t g
Wet: 20 cycles Grade 3 minimum
Dark
Dry: 50 cycles Grade 3-4 minimum
Wet: 20 cycles Grade 2-3 minimum

A Colourfastness to ISO 105- [Light/white/pastel & Indigo dyed only] X X

ozone in the G03:1993
Color change: Grade 4 minimum after 1 cycle
atmosphere

A Colourfastness to ISO 105- [For outerwear only] X X

light B02:2014
[All colorways should be tested]

General: light standard 4: Grade 4 minimum

Lining/silk/white: light exposure 3, Grade 3 minimum
Garment dye/ corduroy: light standard 4: Grade 3 minimum
Indigo/pigment/cationized dyeing/direct: light standard 4: Grade 2-3
minimum
Neon fabrics/graphic prints: light standard 4: Grade 2-3 minimum

[For swimwear only]

Swimwear: light standard 5: Grade 4 minimum
Neon colors: light standard 4: Grade 2-3 minimum

A Colourfastness to ISO 105- [Swimwear Only] X X

chlorinated water E03:2010
Color change: Grade 4 minimum Grade 3-4 minimum (prints)
(swimming-pool
water) Color change: Grade 3 minimum for Neon colors
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Method t g

A Colour fastness ISO 105- [Swimwear Only] X X

to sea water E02:2013
Color change: Grade 4 minimum Grade 3-4 minimum (prints)
Color change: Grade 3 minimum for Neon colors
Staining: Grade 3 minimum
Self- staining: Grade 4-5 minimum

No. Of Samples Required for 3 garments Client Approval:

Complete Testing

No. Of (Fully Packed) Cartons Creation Date: 10/Aug/2016

For Transit Testing:
Last Revision Date: 06/Mar/2023
No. Of Working Days For 5
Complete Testing: Pricing Review Date

Technical Review Date:

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Key
A Additional Charge For This Test
M Mandatory
R Regulatory
FT Full Test
AC Additional Colorway
By Request Only By Request Only

Result Key
C Claimed
R Recorded
M Meets
NM Does Not Meet
NA Not Applicable
NT Not Tested

Rating Key
PASS Pass
FAIL Fail