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SUPPLEMENTAL PROTOCOLS
* CA Prop 65 Applicable Section from - The sample should be reviewed against the requirements of
Protocol CPSD-AN- California Proposition 65 to determine if additional testing or
PTCL-06572-US labeling is required.
*Childrens Product Applicable section from All Review item for applicable testing for toy (8000) vs. non toy
Protocol CPSD-TY- (8001) components.
PTCL-08000-US / 8001-
US Examples include pompoms, bubble patches, attached toys
(keychain, compass, stuffed toys). For attached toys, toy lab
to review.
*Special Claims Applicable Section from Aii The sample should be reviewed against the requirements of
(See Note At End) Protocol CPSD-SL- Special Claims Protocol to determine if additional testing or
PTCL-00992-US labeling is required.
Note: Additional cost, sample size & TAT may be required if testing to one or more supplemental protocol is necessary.
Please refer to the above referenced supplemental protocol(s) for additional information.
LABELING
One Time Use Products F.P. & L. Act 1 Manufacturer, Packer, or Distributors Name & Address
**Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (16 CFR 500) (City, State & ZIP Code)
OR All Other Products OR Product Identification
**Uniform Packaging and NIST Uniform Laws and
Labeling Regulations Regulations Handbook Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of
130 weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so
as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer
comparison (U.S. and metric units).
**Country of Origin Marking - 19 CFR 134.11 1 Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in
Packaging comparable size and close proximity to any mention of
country other than country in which the article was
manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of
purchase.

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Claim verification - Level 2 CPSD-HL-08612- All Examine the retail packaging (or submitted artwork).
MTHD / Claim
verification Record each objective (factual) claim which can be
substantiated by the testing within this protocol and rate
accordingly.

Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other

sections of this protocol need not be recorded.

Record all other objective (factual) and subjective (opinion)

claims as NT for Not Tested and rate as FAIL.
Fiber Content 16 CFR 303/16 CFR 1 Must be Visible at Point of Sale. If garment label is not
300 visible through packaging, fiber content must be repeated on
packaging.. Generic fiber name must be used and the
contents spelled correctly and listed in descending order of
predominance.

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.
RN# Or WPL # Or Mfr. Name 16 CFR 303 / 16 CFR 1 Must be Visible at Point of Sale. Report actual.
300
Care Label 16 CFR 423 1 Must be Sewn in Permanently and Must Comply to
Regulations. If label is not visible through packaging, care
must be repeated on packaging.
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.
Real Fur / Faux Fur Visual/ 1 For goods sold in New York, Delaware via stores, catalog and
New York State General internet must be listed on a permanent label, or a temporary
Business Law Section tag or a sticker.
399-aaa/
Delaware Title 6 Note: To determine the actual content, please refer to AATCC
Chapter 25 20 / 20A to verify real fur vs. fur. If lab analysis does not
match claimed, then the label will fail.
Size Visual 1 Visual Examination To Verify Presence

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SAFETY (If applicable for childrens products)
Drawstrings Sizes 0-16 Visual / Actual All Hood and Neck Area
Measurement Hood and neck drawstrings are not allowed at all on any
childrens clothing (outerwear and non-outwear). No toggles,
CPSC Guideline, knots or attachment at the free ends.
ASTM F 1816,
Waist and Bottom Area On Upper Garments (tops,
New York State Law jackets, dresses)
391.b and Amendment
Wisconsin State Law May not exceed 3 inches (75mm) in length on each side
ATCP 139 outside the drawstring channel when garment is expanded to
its fullest width. Drawstrings must be bartacked at center
back so string cannot be pulled out.
No toggles, knots or attachment at the free ends. Must be
finished at both ends.

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Use and Abuse 16 CFR 1500 All No mechanical hazards or safety hazards
(small parts, sharp edges, points) Section 51-53 Any graspable component or decorative item in clothing shall
(Modified) / not present any other mechanical hazards such as pinching,
ASTM F963 scissoring, bruising, lacerating, crushing, breaking or
Section 4.6-4.7 & 4.9 amputating

Graspable is defined as 0.040 inches (1.0mm) between the

base of the component and the base surface of the garment.

DECORATIVE and FUNCTIONAL ITEMS. Decorative

items (non-functional) include, but are not limited to: fabric
flowers, buttons (decorative only), bows, beads, sequins,
rhinestones, plastic flowers, screen prints, etc. Functional
items (required to work properly to use the garment i.e.,
button, unbutton) include buttons, snaps, rivets, hasps, zipper
components, etc.

Torque: 4 in-lbs (Not applicable to buttons)

Tension: 15 lbs for 10 seconds

Modified = Expanded scope to other than toy products

Sharp Points / Edges 16 CFR 1500 All Shall have no sharp points / edges, other than those required
Section 48 & 49 for function.
(Modified) / Modified = Expanded scope to other than toy products
ASTM F963
Small Parts 16 CFR 1501 All The requirement of small parts for choking hazard applies to
all DECORATIVE and FUNCTIONAL ITEMS
If the decorative or functional item fails attachment strength
or appearance after laundering requirement, it will then be
tested as a small part. If it can be manipulated to fit within a
small parts cylinder circumference, then the item must fail.

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*Appearance After Laundering or CPSD-SL-31055-MTHD 1 Non Graspable defined as less than 0.040 inches (1.0mm)
Dry Cleaning between the base of the component and the base surface of
(10 HL or 3DC) (For Fragile and the garment.
Non Graspable Trim Components)
The product must be laundered 10 times or 3 dry cleanings
according to care with no detachment after laundering.
Monofilament Thread Visual All Note presence of any monofilament thread.
Zipper Guards Visual All Must be present on garments with metal zipper. Optional for
garment with other types of zippers
Hook & Loop Fastener Visual All Must have rounded edges to eliminate risk of laceration
Ties, Cords & Ribbons Standard measure All For sizes 0-4T ties, cords and ribbons are not to exceed 5.5
in total length.
For sizes 5-16 ties, cords and ribbons are not to exceed 8.

Outerwear: For all sizes ties, cords and ribbons are not
allowed in the neck and head area.

Pre tied bows: The center of the loop must be tacked on and
the loop also tacked in the center to prevent untying. The
loop of the pre tied bow should not exceed 3.
Saliva (Infant & Toddlers) 35 LMBG 82.10 All Resistant to Saliva (If Equivalent to Grade 4.5 or better)
ANALYTICAL
* Lead In Surface Coating AOAC 974.02 1 Shall not exceed 600 ppm (0.06% by weight) total lead.
(Applicable on All Childrens modified / CPSD-AN-
Textile and Accessories With 00001-MTHD
Surface Coating, Including Prints
and Decals)
*Formaldehyde JIS L1041 2 Infants and children < 36 months
A-Ao = 0.05 (equals 16 ppm)
(Applicable to any product
intended for prolonged skin Adults and children > 36 months - 75 ppm
contact.)
pH of Water-Extract AATCC 81 2 Whites: 5.5 6.5
Others: 6 8

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*Nickel Release 94/27/EC 1
Cannot exceed 0.5 Micrograms / cm per week
(Applicable to any metal EN 12472 (Wear and
component intended for prolonged corrosion)
skin contact on articles or
accessories that are worn) EN 1811 (Nickel
Release)
FLAMMABILITY
Wearing Apparel Flammability 16 CFR 1610 Per (All colors) Class 1
Standard
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
*Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A/ 2 Blends - Report Actual (3% Maximum Tolerance FTC)
(ASTM D629) Single Fiber - Report Actual (0% Tolerance FTC)
Fabric Weight (oz/sq yd) ASTM D3776 3 As Claimed
Option C <5 oz/sq yd: +/-10% maximum
>5 oz/sq yd: -5% / +10% maximum
CONSTRUCTION & WORKMANSHIP
Defects Visual All Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including
crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains,
deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear
marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters.
PERFORMANCE
Dimensional Stability AATCC 150 1 Woven:
(after 3 HL) General: 3% x 3%
Per Care instructions Stretch w/spandex: 4% x 4%
Corduroy, Velvet, Terry, Flannel, Jacquard, Basket, Pique:
5% x 5%
Growth: +1% Maximum

Knit:
General Fabrics: -5% x -5%
Stretch Fabrics (With Spandex), Fleece/Sherpa/French
Terry:-6% x -6%
Rib/ /Pique: -7% x -7%
Thermal: -8 % x 8%
Growth: +3% Maximum

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Dimensional Stability AATCC 158 1 Woven:
(after 1DC if applicable) Per Care instructions Shrinkage: -2.0% x -2.0%
Growth: +1.0% Maximum

Knit:
Shrinkage: -3.0% x -3.0%
Growth: +1.0% Maximum
Dimensional Stability CPSD-SL-31042-MTHD 1 Woven:
(after 1 Hand Wash if applicable) Per Care instructions Shrinkage: -2.0% x -2.0%
Growth: +1.0% Maximum

Knit:
Shrinkage: -3.0% x -3.0%
Growth: +1.0% Maximum
General Appearance After CPSD-SL-31055-MTHD 1 No obvious defects/observations affecting the end product
Laundering, Dry Cleaning performance/appearance. List all observations including
or Hand Washing color change/staining, seam appearance, wrinkling, skewing,
(3 HL, 1 DC or 1HW) 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
Self Staining: Grade 4.5
Skewing AATCC 179 1 3% max
Method 1, Option 1
Pocket Bar-Tacking Strength CPSD-SL-31027-MTHD 1 Non-Functional: 10 lbs
Functional: 15 lbs
Stress Points ASTM D1683 1 10.0 lbs. minimum
modified/
(Bartacks, Reinforcement)
CPSD-SL-21683-
STIP01
*Button/Snap Attachment CPSD-SL-31023- 1 15 lbs for 10 secs. Minimum
Strength MTHD
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Woven:
Tensile Strength ASTM D5034 3 If Fabric weight (Oz / sq yd):
<2.4: 15 lbs Minimum
2.5-4.0: 25 lbs Minimum
4.1-6.0: 30 lbs Minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric 25
lbs.)
>6.0: 40 lbs Minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric 35 lbs.)
Lining and pocketing:
20 lbs Minimum
Seam Strength /Slippage ASTM D1683 1 If Fabric weight (Oz / sq yd):
<2.4: 10 lbs Minimum
2.5-4.0: 15 lbs Minimum
4.1-6.0: 20 lbs Minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric 15
lbs.)
>6.0: 25 lbs Minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric 20 lbs.)
Lining and pocketing:
15 lbs Minimum
Knit:
Seam Elongation CPSD-SL-31051-MTHD 1 30% and / or 6.0 lb
/ AATCC / ASTM TS-
015
Bursting Strength ASTM D3786 1 General :
< 3.0 oz./sq yd.- 30 psi
>3.0 oz./sq yd.- 45 psi
Highly Stretch Fabric: 40 psi
Lace/ Mesh: Not applicable
*Zipper Performance
Zipper Operability ASTM D2062 1 See Below Chart For Criteria
Slider Lock Hold ASTM D2061 1 See Below Chart For Criteria
Top Stop Strength ASTM D2061 1 See Below Chart For Criteria

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Bottom Stop Pull Off ASTM D2061 1 See Below Chart For Criteria
Chain Crosswise Strength ASTM D2061 1 See Below Chart For Criteria
COLORFASTNESS
Actual Laundering AATCC 150 1 Color Change: Grade 4 Minimum after 3 HL
(After 1HL, 3 HL as per care (Modified) / CPSD-SL- Staining: Grade 3 Minimum after 1HL
label) 31053-MTHD / As Per
Care Self- staining: Grade 4.5 Minimum after 3 HL

(Modification = Adding Multifiber to Specimen)

Hand Wash CPSD-SL-31042-MTHD 1 Color Change: Grade 4 Minimum
(After 1HW as per care label) / As Per Care Staining: Grade 3 Minimum
Self- staining: Grade 4.5 Minimum

(Modification = Adding Multifiber to Specimen)

Commercial Dry Clean AATCC 158 Modified 1 Color Change: Grade 4 Minimum
(After 1DC If Applicable) Self- staining: Grade 4.5 Minimum

(Modification = Scope is Expanded to Evaluate Color)

Chlorine Bleach CPSD-SL-31003-MTHD 1 Grade 4 minimum
Non-Chlorine Bleach CPSD-SL-31004-MTHD 1 Grade 4 minimum
Crocking AATCC 8 / 116 1 Dry: Grade 4 Minimum
Wet: Grade 3 Minimum
EXCEPTIONS: Pigment dyes and Dark Colors
Dry: Grade 3 Minimum
Wet: Grade 2 Minimum

NOTE: Special Claims Protocol Includes Anti Bacterial, Moisture Management, Stain Release, Stain Proof, UV Protection, Feather And Down, Water Claims, Durable
Press/ Wrinkle Free Claims, Tagless Labels, Heat Resistance, And Nano Tex Products.

ZIPPER PERFORMANCE

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Zipper Size 1-2 3-4 5-7 8-9 10

Chain Crosswise Strength (lbf, 77.2 121.3 110.3 110.3 176.4

Brass/Nickel
min)
Aluminum 55.0 77.2 110.3 110.3 110.3
Plastic - 59.5 88.2 110.3 132.3
CEF (Coil) 77.2 88.2 143.3 - 220.5
Slider Lockhold (lbf, min) Brass/Nickel 8.8 19.8 13.2 15.4 15.4
Aluminum 8.4 8.8 13.2 15.4 15.4
Plastic - 6.6 7.7 13.2 15.4
CEF (Coil) 4.4 4.4 11.0 - 15.4
Operability (open/close) (lbf, 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.5 1.8
Brass/Nickel
max)
Aluminum 0.7 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.8
Plastic - 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.0
CEF (Coil) 1.1 0.9 1.5 - 2.0
Top Stop Strength (lbf, min) Brass/Nickel 15.4 19.8 22.1 33.1 39.7
Aluminum 15.4 17.6 22.1 33.1 39.7
Plastic - 17.6 22.1 33.1 39.7
CEF (Coil) 15.4 17.6 26.5 - 39.7
Bottom Stop Strength (lbf, 11.0 17.6 17.6 26.5 33.1
Brass/Nickel
min)
Aluminum 9.9 13.2 19.8 26.5 33.1
Plastic - 11.0 19.8 30.9 37.5
CEF (Coil) 6.6 11.0 - - 39.7

Key:
* Additional Charge For This Test ** Mandatory Requirement

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

No. Of Samples Required For Complete Testing: 3 Client Approval:

No. Of (Fully Packed) Cartons For Transit Testing: 1 Creation Date: October 23, 2008
No. Of Working Days For Complete Testing: 7 Editorial Revision October 27, 2008
Date:
Pricing Review Date:
Technical Review Date:

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