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CONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTS
Page/s
Introduction 3
QVC Preferred Laboratories 4-7
Restricted SubstancesRestricted SubstancesRestricted SubstancesRestricted Substances 8
List of Restricted Substances 9
Azo Dye Self Certification Letter 10
Nickel Self Certification Letter 11
Reduced Quantities Testing Procedure 12
ApparelApparelApparelApparel Testing SpecificationsTesting SpecificationsTesting SpecificationsTesting Specifications 13
Woven Skirts, Dresses, Shirts and Blouses 14
Woven Jackets, Coats and Blazers 15
Warp and Weft Knitted Garments 16
Woven and Knitted Underwear 17
Woven and Knitted Adult Nightwear 18-19
Knitted Jumpers, Cardigans, Dresses and Skirts 20
Woven and Knitted Swimwear 21
Woven Trousers, Shorts and Jeans 22
Linings 23
All Garment Trims 24
Care Labelling Guidelines 25
ChildrensWearChildrensWearChildrensWearChildrensWear 26
Childrenswear: Warp and Weft Knitted Garments 27-28
Childrenswear: Knitted Jumpers, Cardigans,
Dresses and Skirts 29-30
Childrenswear: Woven Garments 31-32
Care Labelling Guidelines 33
Home TextilesHome TextilesHome TextilesHome Textiles 34
Bedding 35
Blankets 36
Pillows/ Quilts 37
Mattress Toppers 38
Curtains and Cushions 39
Towels 40
Rugs 41
Loose and Stretch Covers 42
Flammability Labelling References 43-44
Care Labelling Guidelines 45
Labelling and marking of fibre composition Labelling and marking of fibre composition Labelling and marking of fibre composition Labelling and marking of fibre composition 46-47
Requirements for textileRequirements for textileRequirements for textileRequirements for textile products products products products
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
This manual illustrates QVC’s performance standards and test methods for
various QVC Apparel and Home textiles products. It contains standard
testing methods as well as requirements for various products, providing a
summary of QVC’s expectations in terms of performance and compliance
for such products.
Vendors should be aware of QVC’s quality expectation level prior to
negotiating prices, price commitments and order agreements. As such,
QVC products specifications are provided to all QVC vendors.
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QVC PREFERRED LABORATORIESQVC PREFERRED LABORATORIESQVC PREFERRED LABORATORIESQVC PREFERRED LABORATORIES
Intertek Intertek Intertek Intertek andandandand Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas
Contacts regarding the testing procedure: Apparel, Home Textiles,
Accessories and Footwear:
Mike Roberts: michael_roberts@
Shaji Matthew: shaji_matthew@
Intertek Contact ListIntertek Contact ListIntertek Contact ListIntertek Contact List
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Bureau Veritas Contact ListBureau Veritas Contact ListBureau Veritas Contact ListBureau Veritas Contact List
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RESTRICTED SUBSTANCESRESTRICTED SUBSTANCESRESTRICTED SUBSTANCESRESTRICTED SUBSTANCES
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LIST OF RESTRICTED SUBSTANCESLIST OF RESTRICTED SUBSTANCESLIST OF RESTRICTED SUBSTANCESLIST OF RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES
It will be the responsibility of QVC vendors to ensure that their product
does not contain any of the listed restricted substances. We recommend
that evidence of compliance is obtained either in the form of a certificate
from an accredited test house, which has applied the recognised rest
criteria set out or other evidence of, supply source compliance.
The following list of substances should not be present above permissible
limits.
ChemicalChemicalChemicalChemical
RestrictionRestrictionRestrictionRestriction
MethodMethodMethodMethod
LimitLimitLimitLimit
Cadmium Reach Annex XVII BS EN 1122:2001
Method B
As per Reach Annex
XVII
Formaldehyde Classed as a
carcinogenic by
WHO
BS EN ISO 14184 part
1 and 2
Released 300ppm
Free 75ppm
Phthalates Reach Annex XVII GCMS As per Reach Annex
XVII
Chromium VI Found to possess
carcinogenic and
allergenic properties
BS 6810:1987 3ppm
Mothproofing agent Found to be nerve
agent and toxic
GCMS 5ppm
Pentachlorophenol Reach Annex XVII LMBG As per Reach Annex
XVII
Disperse Dyestuffs Found to possess
carcinogenic and
allergenic properties
DIN 54231 20ppm
Dimethylfumarate Reach Annex XVII GCMS As per Reach Annex
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AZO DYE AZO DYE AZO DYE AZO DYE SELF CERTIFICATION CERTIFISELF CERTIFICATION CERTIFISELF CERTIFICATION CERTIFISELF CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATECATECATECATE
Thursday, 11th December 2008
Dear Vendor,
Use of Azodye ColourantsUse of Azodye ColourantsUse of Azodye ColourantsUse of Azodye Colourants
As you are no doubt aware there are rules restricting the marketing and use of dangerous substances and preparations
(namely azodye colourants) which might come into prolonged contact with the skin or oral cavity. (These rules can be
found in The Controls on Certain Azo Dyes and "Blue Colourant" Regulations 2003. It is illegal to place on the market
any products that do not comply with these regulations.
It is the responsibility of QVC vendors to ensure that their product complies with these rules and we recommend that
you obtain evidence of compliance. This should be either in the form of a certificate from an accredited test house,
which has applied the test criteria set out in the directive or other evidence of supply source compliance.
QVC’s QA policyQVC’s QA policyQVC’s QA policyQVC’s QA policy
With effect from 1
st January 2009 QVC vendors are required to do one of the following:-
• supply an Azo test report from an independent test laboratory for all their ranges; or
• submit a signed copy of this document confirming that all their products conform to the above directive and
are therefore Azo dye free. This self certificate will be valid for 12 months. QVC will no longer be able to
purchase and air products from vendors that have not signed and returned this letter.
The Quality Assurance Department will be commissioning random independent testing of delivered products.
Representative samples will be taken from orders comprising of more than one style and a composite sample will be
tested of any style in more than one colour.
QVC will absorb the cost of this testing, however if a vendor’s results do not conform to regulations, QVC reserves the
right to carry out further testing at the vendor’s expense and / or reject the shipment in whole or part on the grounds
of non-compliance with these legal requirements.
If any product is found to fail, then QVC will conduct a 95% AQL check on the vendor’s remaining lines within the
warehouse to ascertain if any other products may be affected, and / or products need to be rejected, this escalated
check will be carried out at the vendor’s expense. In the event that these SKU’s have been sold this would result in
market place action including the possibility of a recall of all sold items. Any market place action will be at the vendor’s
expense. It is therefore in the vendor’s interest to ensure that all products are compliant.
Any vendor that is found to have submitted a product that is failed will immediately have their self certificate status
revoked and will be required to submit passed Azo dye test reports for their next 6 lines. If these reports are deemed
to be satisfactory then they can once again revert back to the self certification process described in this letter.
It is illegIt is illegIt is illegIt is illegal to place on the market any product that does not comply with these to place on the market any product that does not comply with these to place on the market any product that does not comply with these to place on the market any product that does not comply with these directives.
Please note that the procedures set out above will apply to all future sample products and orders placed and will form
part of your purchase contract with QVC. This letter should be signed by your authorised officer or other
representative to confirm that you understand and acknowledge these requirements and either faxed to QVC for the
Attention of: Emma Atkinson on +44 (0)208 811 5918 or posted to QVC Vendor Relations QVC, Building 8, Chiswick
Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XU. Within the next fourteen days. Please ensure that you retain a copy
of this letter for your own records.
Yours sincerely,
For and on behalf of QVC QA Department
We confirm our agreementWe confirm our agreementWe confirm our agreementWe confirm our agreement to the requirements set out above: to the requirements set out above: to the requirements set out above: to the requirements set out above:
Sign: ………………………………………………..Print Name: …………………………………………………..Sign: ………………………………………………..Print Name: …………………………………………………..Sign: ………………………………………………..Print Name: …………………………………………………..Sign: ………………………………………………..Print Name: …………………………………………………..
Company/Firm: ………………….. ………………………………….Date: ………………….Company/Firm: ………………….. ………………………………….Date: ………………….Company/Firm: ………………….. ………………………………….Date: ………………….Company/Firm: ………………….. ………………………………….Date: ………………….
QVC, Building 8, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUQVC, Building 8, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUQVC, Building 8, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUQVC, Building 8, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XU
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NICKEL NICKEL NICKEL NICKEL SELF CERTIFICATISELF CERTIFICATISELF CERTIFICATISELF CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATEON CERTIFICATEON CERTIFICATEON CERTIFICATE
Thursday, 11th December 2008
Dear Vendor,
Restrictions on the use of NickelRestrictions on the use of NickelRestrictions on the use of NickelRestrictions on the use of Nickel
The Dangerous Substances & Preparations (Nickel Safety) Regulations 2000 SI 2000 No. 1668 ;("the Regulations")
All products marketed by QVC which have metal components that could be expected to come into prolonged and
constant contact with the skin must meet the British Standards Specifications set out below:
• BS EN 12472:2005BS EN 12472:2005BS EN 12472:2005BS EN 12472:2005 Method for the simulation of wear & corrosion for the detection of nickel release from
coated items.
• BS EN 1811:1999BS EN 1811:1999BS EN 1811:1999BS EN 1811:1999 Reference Test method for release of nickel from products in direct and prolonged contact
with the skin.
It is the responsibility of QVC vendors to ensure that their product complies with these standards and the Regulations
and we recommend that you obtain evidence of compliance. This should be either in the form of a certificate from an
accredited test house, which has applied the test criteria set out in the above test methods or other evidence of supply
source compliance.
QVC’s QA policyQVC’s QA policyQVC’s QA policyQVC’s QA policy
With effect from 1st January 2009, Vendors will be required to do one of the following:-
• supply a Nickel test report from an independent test laboratory for all their ranges; or
• submit a signed copy of this document confirming that all their products conform to the above standards
and comply in all respects with the Regulations. . This self certificate will be valid for 12 months. QVC will no
longer be able to purchase and air products from vendors that have not signed and returned this letter.
The Quality Assurance Department will be commissioning random independent testing of delivered products.
QVC will absorb the cost of this testing, however if a vendor’s results do not conform to industry guidelines, QVC
reserves the right to carry out further testing at the vendor’s expense and / or reject the shipment in whole or part on
the grounds of non-compliance with these legal requirements.
If any product is found to fail, then QVC will conduct a 95% AQL check on the vendor’s remaining lines that contain
metal components to ascertain if any other products may be affected and / or products need to be rejected. This
escalated check will be carried out at the vendor’s expense In the event that these SKU’s have been sold this would
result in market place action including the possibility of a recall of all sold items. Any market place action will be at the
vendor’s expense It is therefore in the vendor’s interest to ensure that all products are compliant.
Any vendor that is found to have submitted a product that fails will immediately have their self certificate status
revoked and will be required to submit passed Nickel test reports for their next 6 lines. If these reports are deemed to
be satisfactory then they can once again revert back to the self certification process described in this letter.
It is illegal to place on the market any product that does not comply with these is illegal to place on the market any product that does not comply with these is illegal to place on the market any product that does not comply with these is illegal to place on the market any product that does not comply with these directives.
Please note that the procedures set out above will apply to all future sample products and orders placed and will form
part of your purchase contract with QVC. This letter should be signed by your authorised officer or other
representative to confirm that you understand and acknowledge these requirements and either faxed to QVC for the
Attention of: Emma Atkinson on 044 (0)20044 (0)20044 (0)20044 (0)208888 811811811811 5918591859185918 or posted to QVC Vendor Relations QVC Vendor Relations QVC Vendor Relations QVC Vendor Relations QVC, Building 8, Chiswick QVC, Building 8, Chiswick QVC, Building 8, Chiswick QVC, Building 8, Chiswick
Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUPark, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUPark, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUPark, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XU. . . . within the next fourteen days. Please ensure that you retain a copy
of this letter for your own records.
Yours sincerely,
For and on behalf of QVC QA Department
We confirm our agreement to the requirements set out above:We confirm our agreement to the requirements set out above:We confirm our agreement to the requirements set out above:We confirm our agreement to the requirements set out above:
Sign: ………………………………………………..Print Name: …………………………………………………..Sign: ………………………………………………..Print Name: …………………………………………………..Sign: ………………………………………………..Print Name: …………………………………………………..Sign: ………………………………………………..Print Name: …………………………………………………..
Company/Firm: ………………….. ………………………………….Date: ………………….Company/Firm: ………………….. ………………………………….Date: ………………….Company/Firm: ………………….. ………………………………….Date: ………………….Company/Firm: ………………….. ………………………………….Date: ………………….
QVC, Building 8, ChisQVC, Building 8, ChisQVC, Building 8, ChisQVC, Building 8, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUwick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUwick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XUwick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5XU
Reduced Quantities testing Procedure:Reduced Quantities testing Procedure:Reduced Quantities testing Procedure:Reduced Quantities testing Procedure:
To minimise the cost involved with testing QVC is introducing reduced
testing based upon the quantities ordered per sku/style.
Please refer to the below before requesting your testing on any apparel or
home textile product.
• Under 50 units (combined total for all colour options) – Fibre
composition and any other legislative testing only (no colour fastness or
stability testing is required)
• 50-249 units (combined total for all colour options) – Fibre composition
and any other legislative tests plus stability on one colour option and
colour fastness testing ( no colour fastness to light) to be completed on
the darkest colour option only.
• 250-499 units (combined total for all colour options) – Fibre
composition and any other legislative tests plus stability testing on one
colour option and colour fastness testing on all colour options but no
colour fastness to light testing necessary.
• >500 units and TSV’s (combined total for all colour options) – All
compulsory testing as per performance specification plus additional
appearance after wash test.
• Any claims that are being made about a product . a stipulated thread
count or water resistance, regardless of quantities ordered must also be
tested and substantiated.
• On occasion, QVC may deem it necessary to request additional testing
on certain products that fall outside of the above guidelines.
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APPARELAPPARELAPPARELAPPAREL
TESTING SPECIFICATIONSTESTING SPECIFICATIONSTESTING SPECIFICATIONSTESTING SPECIFICATIONS
Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Woven Skirts, Dresses, Shirts & BlousesWoven Skirts, Dresses, Shirts & BlousesWoven Skirts, Dresses, Shirts & BlousesWoven Skirts, Dresses, Shirts & Blouses
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -D01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white & cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white & cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-3% Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
WIRA Stability to
Steam
BS 4323: 1979 +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Appearance After
Wash
IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479:2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only
Tensile Strength
BS EN ISO 13934 -2:
1999 - Grab Method
150N
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 -2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 120N
Seam slippage to be tested at 3mm, on fabrics
with contrast warp and weft threads
Tear Strength BS EN 13937 - 1:
2000
10N
Martindale
Abrasion
BS EN ISO 12947 - 2:
1999
S/C at 5000 Revs
Grade 3/4
15,000 Revs
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945 -2:
2000
2,000 Revs
Grade 3/4
Only test on spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and
their blends
Stretch &
Recovery
(After 1 Min)
BS EN 17404: 2005
Method A (30N
Load)
5% Max
Fabrics containing less than 6% elastane
Accelerotor IHTM-42 Weight Loss 12%
Visual Assessment
‘Negligible’
Pile fabrics only
3 mins velvet or 5 Mins Corduroy at 2000 .
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Woven Jackets, Coats and Blazers
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequireRequireRequireRequirementsmentsmentsments CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -D01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 5
Stability and Physical TestsStability and Physical TestsStability and Physical TestsStability and Physical Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-3% Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Stability to Steam
(WIRA)
BS 4323: 1979 +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Hydrostatic Head BS EN ISO
20811:1992
600mm/min Compulsory when water resistant claims are
made
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Appearance After
Wash
IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Fibre Shedding IHTM - 26 Slight Grade 4 All garments that have fur collars / cuffs
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479:2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns
Tensile Strength
BS EN ISO 13934 -2:
1999
Grab Method
150N
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 -1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 -2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 120N
Seam slippage to be tested at 3mm, on fabrics
with contrast warp and weft threads
Tear Strength BS EN 13937 - 1 :
2000
10N
Martindale
Abrasion
BS EN ISO 12947 - 2:
1999
S/C at 5000 Revs
Grade 3/4
15,000 Revs
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945 -2:
2000
2,000 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their blends
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 Min)
BS EN 14704 -1:2005
Method A (30N
Load)
5% Max
Fabrics containing less than 6% elastane
Accelerotor IHTM-42 Weight Loss 12%
Visual Assessment
‘Negligible’
Pile fabrics only
3 mins velvet or 5 Mins Corduroy at 2000 .
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Warp and Weft Knitted Garments
(including t-shirts, tops, skirts, leisurewear and sportswear)
Test Test Test Test MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Perspiration
BS EN ISO 105 -E04:
1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -D01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-5% Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Appearance After
Wash
IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Print Durability
IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to test method for other requirements
Spirality IHTM – 02 5% Max
Single jersey weft knits only
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479:2008
Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing filament yarns only
Bursting Strength BS EN ISO 13938 –2
or 2: 1999
180 kPa Lace
250 kPa
Single jersey weft knits only
30mm Diaphragm
Martindale Pilling BSEN ISO 12945 –2:
2000
Woven 2,000
Revs Grade 3/4
Knitted 500 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their blends
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 min)
BS EN 14704 -1:
2005
Method A (
Load)
10% Max
Weft knitted fabrics containing less than 11%
elastane only
See Table 1 in method for cycling loads
Accelerotor IHTM-42 Weight Loss 12%
Visual Assessment
‘Negligible’
Velour fabrics only
3 Mins at 2000 .
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Woven and Knitted Underwear
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Perspiration
BS EN ISO 105 -E04:
1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
Woven +/-3%
Knitted +/- 5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479 : 2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 Min)
BS EN 14704 -1:2005
Method A
Woven 30N load
Woven 5% Max
Knitted 10% Max
Woven fabrics containing less than 6% elastane
and weft knitted fabrics containing less than 11%
elastane. See table 1 in method for cycling loads
of knitted fabrics.
Appearance After
Wash
IHTM – 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Print Durability
IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Spirality
IHTM – 02 5% Max Single jersey weft knits only
Tensile Strength BS EN ISO 13934 -2:
1999
Grab Method
110 N Woven only
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 – 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 100N
Woven only
Seam slippage to be tested at 3mm, on fabrics
with contrast warp and weft threads
Bursting Strength
BS EN ISO 13938 -2:
1999
250 kPa
30mm Diaphragm
Single jersey weft knits only
Tear Strength
BS EN 13937: 2000 10 N Woven only
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945 -2:
2000
Woven 2,000
Revs Grade 3/4
Knitted 500 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their blends
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Woven and Knitted Adult Nightwear
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities once
per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -
C06: 1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Perspiration
BS EN ISO 105 -
E04: 1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colourfastness
to water
BS EN ISO 105
– E01 :2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -
X12: 2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO
6330: 2001
Woven +/-3%
Knitted +/- 5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Additional Testing
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 Min)
BS EN 14704 -
1:2005 Method
A Woven 30N
Woven 5% Max
Knitted 10% Max
Woven fabrics containing less than 6% elastane and
weft knitted fabrics containing less than 11% elastane
See table 1 in method for cycling loads of knitted
fabrics.
Appearance
After Wash
IHTM – 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Print Durability
IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Spirality
IHTM – 02 5% Max Single jersey weft knits only
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479: 2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only
Tensile
Strength
BS EN ISO
13934 -2: 1999
Grab Method
110 N Woven only
18
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO
13936 – 1: 2004
BS EN ISO
13935 –2: 1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 100N
Woven only
Seam slippage to be tested at 3mm, on fabrics with
contrast warp and weft threads
Bursting
Strength
BS EN ISO
13938 -1 or 2:
1999
250 kPa Single jersey weft knits only
30mm Diaphragm
Tear Strength
BS EN 13937:
2000
8 N Woven only
Martindale
Pilling
BS EN ISO
12945 -2: 2000
Woven 2,000 Revs
Grade 3/4
Knitted 500 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their blends
Please Note: Adults nightwear and garments commonly worn as nightwear must carry a
permanent label showing whether or not they meet the flammability standard for UK
nightwear. Please refer to the nightwear safety regulations for children’s nightwear.
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Knitwear: Jumpers, Cardigans, Dresses & Skirts
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing
procedure page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legslative TestsLegslative TestsLegslative TestsLegslative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100%
composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material
qualities once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -
C06: 1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white & cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Perspiration
BS EN ISO 105 -
EO4: 1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Nylon Silk and Wool only
N/A on white & cream fabrics
N/A for Cardigans
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white & cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -
B02: 1999
Std 4
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -
D01: 2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Chenille Pile
Loss
6A at 40°
Tumble Dry
IHTM - 19 5% Max Weight
Loss
Appearance
After Wash
IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label conditions
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 -
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Spirality IHTM - 02 5% Max
Single jersey weft knits only
Fibre Shedding IHTM - 26 Refer to method All garments that have fur collars / cuffs
Martindale
Pilling
BS EN ISO 12945 –
2: 2000
Knitted 500 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their
blends
Stretch &
Recovery
(After 1 min)
BS EN 14704-
1:2005
Method A (
Load)
10% Max
Fabrics containing less than 11% elastane
See Table 1 in method for cycling loads
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
20
Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Woven and Knitted Swimwear
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Perspiration
BS EN ISO 105 -E04:
1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Colour fastness
to Sea Water
BS EN IS0 105 -E02:
1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour fastness
to Chlorinated
Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E03:
1997
Change: 4 100mg/l Swimwear
50mg/l Beachwear
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
Woven +/-3%
Knitted +/- 5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945 -2:
2000
Woven 2,000
Revs Grade 3/4
Knitted 500 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their blends
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479: 2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only
Appearance After
Wash
IHTM – 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Print Durability
IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Spirality IHTM – 02 5% Max Single jersey weft knits only
Tensile Strength
Grab Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -2:
1999
110 N Woven only
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 – 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 100N
Woven only
Seam slippage to be tested at 3mm, on fabrics
with contrast warp and weft threads
Bursting Strength BS EN ISO 13938 -1
or 2: 1999
250 kPa
30mm Diaphragm
Single jersey weft knits only
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 Min)
BS EN 14704 -1:2005
Method A
Woven 20N load
Woven 5% Max
Knitted 10% Max
Woven fabrics containing less than 6% elastane
and weft knitted fabrics containing less than 11%
elastane See Table 1 in method for cycling loads
of knitted fabrics.
Tear Strength
BS EN 13937: 2000 10 N Woven only
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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PerPerPerPerformance Standard formance Standard formance Standard formance Standard
Woven Trousers, Shorts and Jeans
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4.
Denim3/4
Stain: 4. Denim
3/4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -D01:
2010
Change: 4.
Denim ¾
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4.
Denim3/4
Stain: 4. Denim
3/4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Denim 3/4
Wet: 3/4. Denim 3
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
StabilStabilStabilStability and Laundry Testsity and Laundry Testsity and Laundry Testsity and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-3% Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
WIRA Stability to
Steam
BS 4323: 1979 +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479:2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only
Smoothness
Appearance
Assessment
BS EN ISO 15487:
2001
Smoothness
Crease Retention
Seams
Only test if the garment is to carry the
promotional claim. Product to be washed as per
wash care label.
Appear After
Wash
IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Tensile Strength
Grab Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -2:
1999
220N
N/A on garments made in denim fabrics
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 100N
SS 120N
Seam slippage to be tested at 3mm, on fabrics
with contrast warp and weft threads
3mm opening N/A on garments made in denim
fabrics
Tear Strength BS EN 13937 - 1:
2000
10N N/A on garments made in denim fabrics
Martindale
Abrasion
BS EN ISO 12947 - 2:
1999
S/C at 5000 Revs
Grade 3/4
25,000 Revs
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945-2:
2000
2,000 Revs
Grade 3/4
Only test on spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and
their blends
Martindale
Abrasion
BS EN ISO 12947 - 2:
1999
S/C at 5000 Revs
Grade 3/4
25,000 Revs
NOTE : Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
22
Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Linings
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
LegLegLegLegiiiislative Testsslative Testsslative Testsslative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 3/4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -D01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 3/4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
Woven +/-3%
Knitted +/- 5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Stability to Steam
(WIRA)
BS 4323: 1979 +/-3% Dry clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Print Durability
IHTM – 01/01B Change: 3/4 –
.
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479 :2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only
Colour Fastness
to Perspiration
BS EN ISO 105 –
E04 : 1996
Change:4
Stain:4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Bursting Strength
30mm
Diaphragm
BS EN ISO 13938 -1
or 2:1999
300 kPa
Single jersey weft knits only
Tensile Strength
BS EN ISO 13934 - 1:
1999
Grab Method
110N Woven only
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 – 2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 100N
Woven only
Seam slippage to be tested at 3mm, on fabrics
with contrast warp and weft threads
Tear Strength
BS EN 13937 - 1:
2000
80N Woven only
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945 -2:
2000
Woven 2,000
Revs Grade 3/4
Knitted 500 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their blends
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
23
Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
All Garment Trims
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
For products
containing Nickel
which are in
prolonged and
direct contact
with the skin
BSEN 12472: 1999
BS EN 1811:1999
< µg/sq
cm/week
Nickel content / release : Must meet
requirements of the Nickel directive. If the
sample is coated carry out BSEN 12472: 1999
followed by BSEN 1811: 1999
Phthalates BS EN 14372: 2004 Must comply with
the requirements
All PVC and plastic coated garments for babies
/ children under 3yrs
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
1997
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light:
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Physical TestsPhysical TestsPhysical TestsPhysical Tests
Pull Test
Bs 7907:2007 70N All baby/childrenswear up to 4 years of age
AAAAdditional Testingdditional Testingdditional Testingdditional Testing
Toxicity
(Migration of
Certain Elements)
BS EN 71 - 3: 1995 Must meet the
requirements
Stated in BS EN
71-3:1995
All components baby/childrenswear
Print Durability
IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Zips BS 3084: 2006 Must meet the
requirements
stated in for end
uses
Sharp Edges No sharp edges
are to be present
Visually examine the sample for defects such as
injection points, sharp edges or burrs. If sharp
edges are present test to EN71 Pt1 Sect
using the test method outlined in Sect .
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
24
CARE LABELLING GUIDELINESCARE LABELLING GUIDELINESCARE LABELLING GUIDELINESCARE LABELLING GUIDELINES
25
APPARELAPPARELAPPARELAPPAREL
CHILDRENSWEARCHILDRENSWEARCHILDRENSWEARCHILDRENSWEAR
26
Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Childrenswear Warp and Weft Knitted Garments
(including t-shirts, tops and skirts)
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod ReReReRequirementsquirementsquirementsquirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Perspiration
BS EN ISO 105 -E04:
1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -D01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Stability and Laundry TeStability and Laundry TeStability and Laundry TeStability and Laundry Testsstsstssts
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-5% Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Appearance After
Wash
IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Print Durability
IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to test method for other requirements
Spirality IHTM – 02 5% Max
Single jersey weft knits only
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479:2008
Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing filament yarns only
Bursting Strength BS EN ISO 13938 –2
or 2: 1999
180 kPa Lace
250 kPa
Single jersey weft knits only
30mm Diaphragm
Martindale Pilling BSEN ISO 12945 –2:
2000
Woven 2,000
Revs Grade 3/4
Knitted 500 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their blends
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 min)
BS EN 14704 -1:
2005
Method A (
Load)
10% Max
Weft knitted fabrics containing less than 11%
elastane only
See Table 1 in method for cycling loads
Accelerotor IHTM-42 Weight Loss 12%
Visual Assessment
‘Negligible’
Velour fabrics only
3 Mins at 2000 .
27
Additional Additional Additional Additional Notes for ChildrenswearNotes for ChildrenswearNotes for ChildrenswearNotes for Childrenswear
The Children’s Clothing (Hood Cords)
Regulations 1976
Compliance Children’s garments only
BS EN 14682: 2007 Cords and
Drawstrings on Children’s Clothing,
Specifications.
Compliance Children’s garments only
Seek advice from testing partner, cannot be
fully evaluated by a laboratory, but needs to be
implemented during product development
process
BS 7907: 2007 The Design and
Manufacture of Children’s Clothing to
Promote Mechanical Safety
Follows guidance
in standard
Children’s garments only
Seek advice from testing partner, cannot be
fully evaluated by a laboratory, but needs to be
implemented during product development
process
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
28
Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Children’s Knitwear: Jumpers, Cardigans, Dresses and Skirts
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legslative TestsLegslative TestsLegslative TestsLegslative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Perspiration
BS EN ISO 105 -EO4:
1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Nylon Silk and Wool only
N/A on white and cream fabrics
N/A on cardigans
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std 4
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -D01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Chenille Pile Loss
6A at 40° Tumble
Dry
IHTM - 19 5% Max Weight
Loss
Appearance After
Wash
IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label conditions
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 -
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Spirality IHTM - 02 5% Max
Single jersey weft knits only
Fibre Shedding IHTM - 26 Refer to method All garments that have fur collars / cuffs
Martindale Pilling
BS EN ISO 12945 –2:
2000
Knitted 500 Revs
Grade 3/4
Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their blends
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 min)
BS EN 14704-1:2005
Method A (
Load)
10% Max
Fabrics containing less than 11% elastane
See Table 1 in method for cycling loads
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
29
Additional Additional Additional Additional Notes for ChildrenswearNotes for ChildrenswearNotes for ChildrenswearNotes for Childrenswear
The Children’s Clothing (Hood Cords)
Regulations 1976
Compliance Children’s garments only
BS EN 14682: 2007 Cords and
Drawstrings on Children’s Clothing,
Specifications.
Compliance Children’s garments only
Seek advice from testing partner, cannot be
fully evaluated by a laboratory, but needs to be
implemented during product development
process
BS 7907: 2007 The Design and
Manufacture of Children’s Clothing to
Promote Mechanical Safety
Follows guidance
in standard
Children’s garments only
Seek advice from testing partner, cannot be
fully evaluated by a laboratory, but needs to be
implemented during product development
process
30
Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard Performance Standard
Woven Children’s wear
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Core tests.
Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum
requirement and all colour ways if the process route is different.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO 105 -D01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Dry Clean items only
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4
Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-3% Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
WIRA Stability to
Steam
BS 4323: 1979 +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Appearance After
Wash
IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test at Care Label temperature
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Snagging
Resistance
- Pod Method
BS 8479:2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only
Tensile Strength
BS EN ISO 13934 -2:
1999 - Grab Method
150N
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 -2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 120N
Seam slippage to be tested at 3mm, on fabrics
with contrast warp and weft threads
Tear Strength BS EN 13937 - 1:
2000
10N
Martindale
Abrasion
BS EN ISO 12947 - 2:
1999
S/C at 5000 Revs
Grade 3/4
15,000 Revs
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945 -2:
2000
2,000 Revs
Grade 3/4
Only test on spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and
their blends
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 Min)
BS EN 17404: 2005
Method A (30N
Load)
5% Max
Fabrics containing less than 6% elastane
Accelerotor IHTM-42 Weight Loss 12%
Visual Assessment
‘Negligible’
Pile fabrics only
3 mins velvet or 5 Mins Corduroy at 2000 .
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Mechanical safety
of childrenwear
clothing
BS 7907:2007 Childrenswear garments should be assessed
and comply with the requirements and
guidance as stated in BS 7907:2007
Safety of
children’s
clothing-cords
and drawstrings
on children’s
clothing –
specifications.
BS 14682:2007 Childrenswear garments should be assessed
and comply with the guidance as stated in BS
14682:2007
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Bedding
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
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page.
Compulsory TeCompulsory TeCompulsory TeCompulsory Testingstingstingsting
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Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
Flat woven+/-3%
Brushed
flannelette
And knitted +/-5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Fabric Weight
BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted
spec
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Smoothness
Appearance
BS EN ISO
15487 :2001
Smoothness
Tensile Strength
Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
180N
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 120N
Tear Strength BS EN 13937 - 3:
2000
10N
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945-2:
2000
1,000 Revs 3/4
2,000 Revs 3/4
4,000 revs 3/4
Not applicable on flannelette fabrics
Bursting Strength BS EN ISO 13938-2:
1999
300 Kpa 30mm diaphragm knitted fabrics only
Threads per unit
length
BS EN 1049-2:1994 Compulsory test if a claim is made
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Blankets / Bedspreads / Comforters / Throws
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Colour Fastness
to Dry Clean
BS EN ISO 105
D01:2010
Change 4
Stain 4
Dry Clean items only
SSSStability and Laundry Teststability and Laundry Teststability and Laundry Teststability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-5% flat dry
+/-7% tumble dry
Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Fabric Weight
BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted
spec
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Tensile Strength
Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
120N
Woven fabric
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 120N
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945-2:
2000
1,000 Revs 3/4
2,000 Revs 3/4
4,000 revs 3/4
Bursting Strength BS EN ISO 13938-2:
1999
300 Kpa 30mm diaphragm knitted fabrics only
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date
of issue
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Pillows / Quilts / Duvets
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Flammability(pillo
ws only)
BS 5852 Part -
2:1982
Furniture / Furnishings Regulations 1988 –
fillings only
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 –
C06 :1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4 Applicable on quilts only
Colour Fastness
to Dry Clean
BS EN ISO 105
D01:2010
Change 4
Stain 4
Dry Clean items only
N/A on pillows / quilts
Stability and Physical TestsStability and Physical TestsStability and Physical TestsStability and Physical Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/- 3% Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/- 3% Dry Clean items only
Cleanliness of
filling
BS 12935 2001 or BS
1425-1:1991
Must meet the requirements set out in the
standard.
Tog Rating
BS 5335-1 :1991 or BS
5335-2 :2006
Part 1 = minimum
value +3 tog
Part 2 =
tog
Applicable to products were a claimed tog
value is given
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Fibre percolation IHTM – 004 Refer to
Laboratory
Technologist
Tensile Strength
Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
180N
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 120N
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Mattress Toppers
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season. Only required if applicable
Flammability
BS 7177:2008 and BS
5852 part 2 1982
The finished
product shall fulfil
the requirements
as laid down in BS
7177:2008 and UK
Fire and
Furnishing Regs.
Refer to labelling
guidelines in
manual
The filling materials used shall fulfil the
applicable requirements as laid down in: “The
Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety)
Regulations 1988.” And the “The Furniture and
Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment)
Regulations 1989.”
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 –
C06 :1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature. Only required if
applicable
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics. Only required
if applicable
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics. Only required
if applicable
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
Flat woven+/-3%
Brushed
flannelette
And knitted +/-5%
Test at Care Label temperature. Only required if
applicable
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Fabric Weight
BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted
spec
Tensile Strength
Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
150N
Only required if applicable
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 100N
SS 120N
Only required if applicable
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Curtains and Cushions
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Flammability
(scatter cushions
only)
BS 5852 Part -
2:1982
The finished
product shall fulfill
the requirements
as laid down in the
fire and furnishing
regs 1998. Please
see labelling
guidelines within
this manual.
Furniture / Furnishings Regulations 1998
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 –
C06 :1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Colour Fastness Colour Fastness Colour Fastness Colour Fastness
to Dry Cleaningto Dry Cleaningto Dry Cleaningto Dry Cleaning
BS EN ISO(D01):1995 Change : 4 On applicable fabrics
Stability Stability Stability Stability and Laundry Testsand Laundry Testsand Laundry Testsand Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
Flat woven+/-3%
Brushed
flannelette
And knitted +/-5%
Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/- 3% Test at Care Label temperature
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Fabric Weight
BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted
spec
Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – .
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Refer to method for other requirements
Smoothness
Appearance
BS EN ISO
15487 :2001
Smoothness
Seams
Product to be washed as per care label
Accelerotor AATCC 93 : 1994 Weight Loss 12%
Visual Assessment
Negligible
3 mins velvet or 5 mins Velour at 2000rpm
Tensile Strength
Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
150N
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 100N
SS 120N
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Towels
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 –
C06 :1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 5
Std: 4
Std 5 on beach
Std 4 all others
Colour Fastness
to Sea Water
BS EN ISO
105(E02):1996
Change: 4
Stain: 4
Beach towels only
Colour fastness
to Chlorinated
water
Bs EN ISO 105
(E03):1997
Change : 4 20mg/l (all towels)
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/- 3% Test at Care Label temperature
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Fabric Weight
BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted
spec
Snagging ASTM 3939:2004 Grade 3-4 600 revs
Tensile Strength
Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
180N
Specification for
Terry Towels -
absorbency
BE EN 14697 :2005
annex B
<30 seconds Test after cleansing
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Rugs
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 –
C06 :1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Colourfastness to
Shampoo
BS 1006 UK TB:1990 Change: 4
Stain: 4
Stability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry TestsStability and Laundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-5% Test at Care Label temperature
Physical TestsPhysical TestsPhysical TestsPhysical Tests
Tuft withdrawal BS 5229:1975 Tufted Rugs
Mats
Fibre Shedding AIHM -07 Grade 4 slight Fur only
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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Loose / Stretch Covers
TestTestTestTest MethodMethodMethodMethod RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements CommentsCommentsCommentsComments
Note, core tests required subject to quantities ordered, please refer to the reduced quantities testing procedure
page.
Compulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory TestingCompulsory Testing
Legislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative TestsLegislative Tests
Fibre
composition
73/44/EEC and
96/73/EC,as
amended by
2006/2/EC
No tolerance for
100% composition
+/- 3% on blends
To be completed on all base material qualities
once per season.
Flammability –
Stretch Covers
Loose covers
BS 5852 Schedule 5 part 2
Schedule 5 part 1
Only applicable for covers which are used to
upholster furniture.
Colour TestsColour TestsColour TestsColour Tests
Colour Fastness
to Washing
BS EN ISO 105 -C06:
1997
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Cross Stain: 4/5
Test at Care Label temperature
Colour Fastness
to Water
BS EN ISO 105 -E01:
2010
Change: 4. Stain: 4
Stain: 4.
Cross Stain: 4/5
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Face and Back to be tested .
Colour Fastness
to Rubbing
BS EN ISO 105 -X12:
2002
Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4
N/A on white and cream fabrics
Face and Back to be tested
Colour Fastness
to Light
BS EN ISO 105 -B02:
1999
Std: 4
Colour Fastness
to Dry Clean
BS EN ISO 105
D01:2010
Change 4
Stain 4
Dry Clean items only
Stability and LaStability and LaStability and LaStability and Laundry Testsundry Testsundry Testsundry Tests
Stability to
Washing
BS EN ISO 6330:
2001
+/-3% flat dry
+/-7% tumble dry
Test at Care Label temperature
Stability to Dry
Clean
Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only
Additional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional TestingAdditional Testing
Fabric Weight
BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted
spec
Martindale
Abrasion
BS EN ISO 12947 - 2:
1999
S/C at 5000 Revs
Grade ¾ 25,000
revs
BS 2543 is to be used for covers which are
intended to be used to upholster furniture.
Tensile Strength
Strip Method
BS EN ISO 13934 -1:
1999
120N
Woven fabric
Seam Slippage
Seam Strength
BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:
2004
BS EN ISO 13935 –2:
1999
6mm SO 80N
SS 120N
Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945-2:
2000
1,000 Revs 3/4
2,000 Revs 3/4
4,000 revs 3/4
Bursting Strength BS EN ISO 13938-2:
1999
300 Kpa 30mm diaphragm knitted fabrics only
Stretch and
Recovery
(After 1 Min)
BS EN 14704 -1:2005
Method A (30N
Load)
5% Max
Fabrics containing less than 6% elastane
NOTE: Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue
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TOPPERTOPPERTOPPERTOPPER
RESISTANT
Black Logo
Blue Background 5mm (Min)
10ppt or (Min) CONFORMS TO BS 7177:2008CONFORMS TO BS 7177:2008CONFORMS TO BS 7177:2008CONFORMS TO BS 7177:2008
FOR DFOR DFOR DFOR DOMESTIC USEOMESTIC USEOMESTIC USEOMESTIC USE
White label
LOW HAZARD
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TOPPER TOPPER TOPPER TOPPER andandandand PILLOW, CUSHIONS PILLOW, CUSHIONS PILLOW, CUSHIONS PILLOW, CUSHIONS
Note : must be attached to the inside : must be attached to the inside : must be attached to the inside : must be attached to the inside pad.
10ppt or
(Min) on White Label
CARELESSNESS CARELESSNESS CARELESSNESS CARELESSNESS
CAUSES FIRECAUSES FIRECAUSES FIRECAUSES FIRE
QVC W4 5XU
Or (Or (Or (Or (UK importer’s address)UK importer’s address)UK importer’s address)UK importer’s address)
FILL DETAILS:
ALL FILLING MATERIALALL FILLING MATERIALALL FILLING MATERIALALL FILLING MATERIAL
TESTED TESTED TESTED TESTED ANDANDANDAND COMPLY WITH COMPLY WITH COMPLY WITH COMPLY WITH
THE FURNITURE THE FURNITURE THE FURNITURE THE FURNITURE ANDANDANDAND FURNISHINGS FURNISHINGS FURNISHINGS FURNISHINGS
(FIRE) (SAFETY) REGULATI(FIRE) (SAFETY) REGULATI(FIRE) (SAFETY) REGULATI(FIRE) (SAFETY) REGULATIOOOONNNN
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LABELLING AND MARKING OF FIBRE COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEXTILE PRODUCTS
Please Please Please Please note that this does not note that this does not note that this does not note that this does not apply to handbags or footwear merchandise apply to handbags or footwear merchandise apply to handbags or footwear merchandise apply to handbags or footwear merchandise
Any clothing products supplied to QVC that contain either leather or suede components,
must in addition to the normal percentage breakdown of the components reflected on a
fibre composition label: include the caption "Contains NON"Contains NON"Contains NON"Contains NON----textile parts of animal origin” textile parts of animal origin” textile parts of animal origin” textile parts of animal origin”
(see diagram below)
Confirmation of the Vendors understanding & acknowledgement is required by completing
the attached document. (See detail below)
REGULATION EU No 1007/2011 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF
27TH SEPTEMBER 2011 ON TEXTILE FIBRE NAMES AND RELATED LABELLING AND MARKING
OF THE FIBRE COMPOSITION OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS AND REPEALING COUNCIL
DIRECTIVE 73/44/EEC AND DIRECTIVES 96/73/EC AND 2008/121/EC OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL.
Dear Vendor,
Please be advised of the above legislation changes which have now been
introduced within the European Union and comes into force on the 8
th
May 2012.
There are several changes within the standard but the main one concerns any
products that you supply QVC that contain either leather or suede components.
In these instances the fibre composition label must carry the normal % breakdown
of the components used but must also state at the top of the fibre comp label
‘CONTAINS NONCONTAINS NONCONTAINS NONCONTAINS NON----TEXTILE PARTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN’ TEXTILE PARTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN’ TEXTILE PARTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN’ TEXTILE PARTS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN’ See diagram below. . . . It will
be illegal to sell any product containing parts of animal origin without this
information.
From the 1
st
December 2011 we require any products containing leather or suede
that are submitted through QA to be carrying this information on the fibre
composition labels or we will not be able to issue you a conditionally accepted FPI.
Please note that the directive set out above will apply to all future sample orders
placed and will form part of your purchase conditions with QVC. This letter should
be signed by your authorised officer or representative to confirm that you
understand and acknowledge the requirement either email to
CONTAINS NON TEXTILE PARTS OF
ANIMAL ORIGIN
OUTER: 100% LEATHER
INNER: 100%
POLYESTER
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uk_vendor_relations@ for the attention of Emma Atkinson (Vendor Relations Co-ordinator)
or post to QVC Vendor Relations, Marco Polo House, Building 8, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High
Road , London, W4 5XU. Please ensure that you retain a copy of this letter for your own records.
Yours Sincerely
QA Technical Manager
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