Apparel and Home Textiles Performance Standards … 4 Dear Vendor, Please find the QVC Performance...

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Apparel and Home Textiles

Performance Standards Manual

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Dear Vendor,

Please find the QVC Performance Manual enclosed.

The manual defines the standards required for QVC apparel and home

textiles.

Going forward, it will be the responsibility of suppliers to carry out the

testing as specified in this manual at their cost. Please be aware that

failure to provide test certificates will result in automatic failure of

merchandise.

Please follow the manual carefully as errors are often both

time-consuming and costly.

Any testing must be carried out at a QVC preferred laboratory. A

summary of ‘preferred’ laboratories is listed inside the manual.

On submission of testing, please use the appropriate testing submission

sheet. The form must include either the SKU Number or Style Number.

Testing cannot go ahead without this information.

Any uncertainty concerning the Performance Standards included in the

manual must be clarified with the relevant technologist.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Yours sincerely,

Mike Roberts

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CONTENTS

Introduction QVC Preferred Laboratories

Restricted Substances

Restricted Substance Requirements List of Restricted Substances (Annex 1) Azo Dye Self Certification Letter Nickel Self Certification Letter

Testing Specifications Apparel

Woven Skirts, Dresses, Shirts and Blouses Woven Jackets, Coats and Blazers Warp and Weft Knitted Garments Woven and Knitted Underwear Woven and Knitted Adult Nightwear Knitted Jumpers, Cardigans, Dresses and Skirts Woven and Knitted Swimwear Woven Trousers, Shorts and Jeans Childrenswear: Warp and Weft Knitted Garments Childrenswear: Knitted Jumpers, Cardigans, Dresses & Skirts Textile Bags, Belts, Buttons Textile / Non Textile Luggage Linings Textile Knitted and Woven Accessories inc Hats/Scarves & Gloves All Garment Trims Textile Hangers Canvas Straps /Lanyards Textile Jewellery Components

Home Textiles Bedding

Blankets Pillows/ Quilts Mattress Toppers Curtains & Cushions Towels Rugs

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QVC PREFERRED LABORATORIES Intertek/ Bureau Veritas & SGS

Intertek Contacts for comments/ queries regarding the testing procedure: Apparel: Mike Roberts: [email protected] Home Textiles: Shaji Matthew: [email protected] Intertek Intertek contacts (UK): Janet Waterworth (Specifications) [email protected] Simon Chee (Technical) [email protected] HONG KONG Intertek Testing Services (Hong Kong) Ltd. 2

nd Floor, Garment Centre

576 Castle Peak Road Kowloon Hong Kong China Mr Jason Ho T: +852 2173 8248 F: +852 2785 7998 E: [email protected] SHANGHAI Intertek Testing Services Ltd., Shanghai 4

th Floor, No. 2 Building

Shanghai Comalong Industrial Park No. 889 YiShan Road Puxi Shanghai 200233 China Mr. James Wang T: +86 21 5426 2016 F: +86 21 5426 2016 E: [email protected] HANGZHOU Intertek Testing Services Limited Shanghai – Hangzhou Branch 4

th Floor, Building Number 6

1180 Bing An Road Hangzhou 310052 China Ms. Linda Shi T: +86 571 8679 8269 F: +86 571 8679 0296 E: [email protected]

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MUMBAI Intertek Testing Services India Private Ltd Godrej Soaps Complex Unit No. 4 Pirojshanagar Eastern Express Highway Vikhroli (East) Mumbai 400 079 India Mr. Sundar T: +91 22 6797 6900 F: +91 22 5503 1087 / 88 E: [email protected] BANGALORE Intertek Testing Services India Private Ltd- Bangalore 17/F, Industrial Suburb 2

nd Stage, Industrial Area

Yeshwanthpur Bangalore 560 022 India Mr. Karthikeyan T: +91 80 4021 3710 F: +91 80 4021 3960 E: [email protected] KARACHI Intertek Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. S-94/A, Gul Bai, S.I.T.E Karachi Pakistan Ms. Sabbara Zafar T : +92 21 2590154 – 58 / 2590175 F : +92 21 2590172 E : [email protected] Bangladesh:- Mr. Fred Leung T: +88 02 815 6226 – 28 ext. 128 E: [email protected] Guangzhou:- Mr. William Quilindo T: +86 20 8396 6868 – 201 E: [email protected]

Ningbo:-

Ms. Linda Shi T: +86 574 8818 3650 E: [email protected] Qingdao:- Mr. Alex Wang T: +86 532 850 25997 E: [email protected] Tianjin:- Mr. Alex Wang T: +86 22 8371 2202 E: [email protected] Wuxi:- Ms. Jessica Lu

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T: +86 510 8821 4567 E: [email protected] New Delhi:- Sadhan Dutta T: +91 124 450 3427 E: [email protected] Tirupur:- Mr. Ashok T: +91 421 223 2803 E: [email protected] Indonesia:- Ms Nina Tjen T: +62 21 391 8584/ 8586 E: [email protected] Korea:- Mr. K. S. Kim T: +82 2 3299 8021 E: [email protected] Bureau Veritas

United Kingdom

Warrington Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK Ltd.

31 Kingsland Grange, Woolston Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1925 854360 / Fax: +44 1925 851654 Email: [email protected]

Turkey Istanbul

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Testing

Laboratuvarlari Ltd. Sti. Mahmutbey Mahallesi, Haci Bostan Caddesi, No: 4 K:4

34218 Bagcilar, Istanbul / Turkey Tel: +90 212 494 35 35 / Fax: +90 212 494 35 60

Email: [email protected]

Asia Hong Kong Bureau Veritas Hong Kong Limited 1st Floor, Pacific Trade Centre 2 Kai Hing Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2331 0888 / Fax: (852) 2331 0889 Sample Pick-up: (852) 2331 0333 (Softlines & Footwear) Email: [email protected] China Guangzhou Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Softlines)

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No. 183, Shi Nan Road, Mei Lin Plaza Block B Dong Chong, Pan Yu, Guangzhou, China Tel: (86) 20 2290 2088 / Fax: (86) 20 3490 9303 Email: [email protected] Shanghai Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Softlines, Analytical) No.168, Guanghua Road, Zhuanqiao Town, Minhang Shanghai, China, 201108 Tel: (86) 21 2408 1888 / Fax: (86) 21 6489 0042 Email: [email protected] Qingdao Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Softlines / Analytical) Room 301, No. 4 building, Changsheng, Base of Qingdao Innovation Park, No.151 Zhuzhou Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, China, 266101 Tel: (86) 532 8870 6800 / Fax: (86) 532 8870 6839 Email: [email protected]

Nanjing Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Softlines / Analytical) F6, Block C, Ascendas iHub Center, No.55 Jiangjun Avenue Jiangning, Nanjing, China, 211100 Tel: (86) 25 5207 6128 / Fax: (86) 25 5207 6122 Email: [email protected] Jiangyin Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Jiangyin) (Softlines) No.201, JinShan Road, Jiangyin,Jiangsu,China 214400 Tel: (86) 510 8693 8100 / Fax: (86) 510 8693 8500 Email: [email protected] Taiwan Taipei

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Taiwan Branch No. 37 Zhongyang S. Road, Sec. 2 Beitou, Taipei 112, Taiwan R.O.C. Tel: (886) 2 2895 3666 / Fax: (886) 2 2895 6999 (Softlines / Physical Testing) Email: [email protected] Bangladesh Dhaka Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BD) Ltd. Plot - 130, Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) Extension area, Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh Tel: (880) 2 778 9464-6 / Fax: (880) 2 778 9462-3 Hotline: 01730337940-5 (Softlines / Physical Testing) Email: [email protected]

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Chittagong Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Chittagong) Ltd. Central Store Area, Karnaphuli Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) North Patenga, Chittagong, Bangladesh Tel: (880) 31 250 2241-2 Fax: 031 250 2242 E-mail: [email protected] Cambodia Phnom Penh Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Limited, Cambodia No.8 & 9, Street Choam Chao, Sangkat Choam Chao Khan Dangkor, P.O. Box 1375, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855) 023 969 386 Email: [email protected]

India Bangalore Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. AKR Tech Park, Ground floor, C Block, Survey no 112 Krishna Reddy Ind. Area, 7th Mile Hosur Road Bangalore - 560068, India Tel: (91) 80 4070 1600 / Fax: (91) 80 4070 1655 Email: [email protected]

Tirupur

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (I) Pvt. Ltd. 79/51, MRD Complex, (Near Nesvalar Colony Bus Stop) P.N. Road, Tirupur - 641602, Tamilnadu, India Tel: (91) 421 4308 100 / Fax: (91) 421 4308 106 Email: [email protected] Thailand Bangkok Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (Thailand) Ltd. 2410 Sukhumvit Road, Bangchak Prakhanong, Bangkok 10260, Thailand Tel: (66) 2 7447 200 / Fax: (66) 2 7447 200 ext 209 Email : [email protected] Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Vietnam Limited. Lot C7-C9, Conurbation 2, Cat Lai Industrial Zone Thanh My Loi Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel: (84) 8 3742 1604 / Fax: (84) 8 3742 1603 Email: [email protected]

SGS

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SGS Bangladesh Limited, Noor Tower, 2

nd, 6

th -10

th

and 13th

Floors, 110 Bir Uttam C.R. Datta Road, Dhaka- 1205, BANGLADESH.

+880 2 9676500

Ismail Hossain [email protected]

Lukoil Neftochim Burgas SA, SGS Lab Complex 8104 Burgas BULGARIA

+359 889 949400

Magdalena Pamukova

[email protected]

SGS- CSTC Changzhou

Branch, Textile Lab 3/F, No. 158, LongCheng Avenue, ChangZhou, China 213000

+86-519-85358125/85358011

Sean Shen Snow Liu Kelly Jia

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SGS-CSTC Standards

Technical Services Co.

Ltd.

2/F, 198 Kezhu Road,

Scientech Park Guangzhou Economic & Technology Development District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, CHINA 510663

+86-20 82075166 +86 208207 5618

Amos Lin Frank Wen

[email protected] [email protected]

SGS-CSTC Standards

Technical Services Co.

Ltd. HangZhou Branch 4/F, 5/F, 6/F, 4th Building, Huaye Hi-Tech Industrial Park, No. 1180, Bin’an Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, China 310052

+86-571 8982 9207

Gary Yin [email protected]

2/F West No. 4 Building, Lingyun Industry Park, No. 1177 Lingyun Road, Ningbo National Hi-Tech Zone Ningbo Zhejiang CHINA

+86 574 89070213

Jessica Zhou [email protected]

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SGS-CSTC Standards

Technical Services Co.,

Ltd. Qingdao Branch–

Textile Laboratory 1/F, SGS Center, No. 143, Zhu Zhou Road, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Qingdao, China, 266101

+86-532 68999211/ +86-21 61072810

Janny Ning Carol Chen


SGS-CSTC Standards

Technical Services Co.,

Ltd. Shanghai Branch-

Textile Laboratory

4/F, 4rd Building,No. 889

Yishan Road Shanghai CHINA ,200233

+86-21 61072906

Alex Mao [email protected]

SGS Egypt 6th of October City, 3rd Industrial zone, Block 60, Cairo, Egypt

+202 27263080 +202 38326094 Fax: +202 38326036

Osama Kawashty [email protected]

SGS Finland Sarkiniementie 3, PO Box 128 00210 Helsinki Uusimaa FINLAND

+358 9 6963701

Matti Paananen [email protected]

SGS France Bât.8, Parc du Golf, Batiment 8, CS 30584 13594 Aix en Provence FRANCE

+33 4 42977220

Franck Moyon [email protected]

SGS Germany Im Maisel 14 65232 Taunusstein Hessen GERMANY

+49 6128 744-303 +49 6128 744 -479

Catherine Bouleau, Kerstin Buchmann


SGS Hong Kong Ltd.

5/F - 8/F & 28/F,

Metropole Square

2 On Yiu Street, Siu Lek

Yuen Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

+852

2765

3695 +852 23.64.22.72 (Lab)

Ruth Hon, Wendy Wong


SGS India Pvt Ltd.

No. 23, Siva Arcade, 29th

Main, 1st Stage,

BTM Layout

Bangalore 560 076

INDIA

+91-80

2678783

8

Srinivasulu Kothapalli Niti Kumar


BNT Connections Building, Opposite to State Bank of India, 28 B/1 (SP), 28 B/2 (SP), Second Main Road, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai – 600058, Tamil Nadu INDIA

+91 44 66081600

Jeyaraj Anitha Niti Kumar


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SGS India Ltd.

250 Udyog Vihar,

Phase IV

Gurgaon 122015

INDIA

+91 124 60600747

Ujjal Das Ankit Behal Niti Kumar


134, 2nd

Floor, Sivashakthi

Nagar,

College Road, Tirupur -

641602, Tamilnadu

INDIA

+91-421-

6475201

to 13

P M Reddy Niti Kumar


Phoenix SGS Mauritius SGS House, Valentina Phoenix MAURITIUS

+230 6968808

Zikriya Bolaky

[email protected]

Mexico City SGS de México Sofocles 217, Col. Los Morales Sec. Palmas CP 11540 Mexico City Distrito Federal MEXICO

+52 55 53957226

Mary Carmen Robles Virginia Alcantara


Casablanca SGS Maroc 71 Avenue des F.A.R. 20000 Casablanca MOROCCO

+212 2 2307491

Maria Lemssaddak

[email protected]

Wellington SGS Wool Testing Services 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie 6243 Wellington NEW ZEALAND

+64 4 3878565

Jeremy Wear

[email protected]

Karachi SGS Pakistan H3/3, Sector 5 Korangi Industrial Area (19 km Multan Road, Lahore) 74900 Karachi PAKISTAN

+92 21 111222747

Haris Shakil

[email protected]

Lahore SGS Pakistan Plot No. 7, Din Muhammad Town (opposite Police Training Institute, 19km off Multan Road) Lahore PAKISTAN

+92-42-75971551

Nayyar Imtiaz

[email protected]

Manila SGS Philippines Alegria Building, 2229 Chino Roces Avenue 1261 Makati PHILIPPINES

+63 2 7849400

Jason Han Mirasol Pico


Colombo SGS Lanka 140 Vauxhall Street Colombo 2 SRI LANKA

+94 11 5376280

Roshan Peries Anil Wijayakumar Mihirinie Kapukotuwa


Taipei 31 Wu Chyuan Road, New Taipei Industrial Park New Taipei City 24886 TAIWAN

+886 2 22993279 #5200

Cindy Chen Myra Hsieh


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Bangkok SGS Thailand 41/23 Soi Rama III, 59 Road Chongnonsee, Yannawa 10120 Bangkok THAILAND

+66 2 6830541

Mali Jattawong

[email protected]

Tunis SGS Tunisia Rue 8612, Impas No. 5, Charguia, BP 17 1080 Tunis TUNISIA

+216 71205100

Mouna OUEJHANI

[email protected]

Istanbul SGS Turkey Bağlar Mah. Osmanpaşa Cad. İş İstanbul Plaza No:95 E Girişi K:4 34209 Güneşli, İstanbul Turkey

+90 212 3684368

Juliyet Bekar

[email protected]

Leicester SGS Leicester Ltd, Whittle Estate, Cambridge Road Whetstone, Leicester, LE8 6LH United Kingdom

+44 116 284 6780

Michelle Harrison

[email protected]

Fairfield SGS North America 291 Fairfield Avenue Fairfield, NJ 07004 USA

+1 973 4617919

Louann Spirito

[email protected]

Ho Chi Minh City

SGS Laboratory Lot III/21, 19/5A Street, Industrial Group III, Tan Binh Industrial Zone Tay Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City

+84 8 38160999 (EXT: 119)

Trinh Vu

[email protected]

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No: 1516

* Denotes mandatory information. Testing cannot go ahead without this information. Thank you for your co-operation.

Sample Submission Details:

Description: * Style No.

Colour: Quality

Supplier: Batch No.

End Use: Number of samples:

Fibre Content:

Care Instructions (Method dependent)

Retailer: QVC Specification No.

Specific test Requirements (Tick as Appropriate)

FULL TEST FULL TEST & FIBRE COMP. COLOUR FASTNESS & STABILITY

Individual Tests :-

Colour Fastness to : Washing Abrasion

Water Pilling

Rubbing WET / DRY Snagging

Light Seaming Properties

Dry Cleaning Tensile Strength

Perspiration Tear Strength

Chlorinated Water Burst Strength

Print / Motif Security Stretch & Recovery

Dimensional Stability to : Washing Formaldehyde

Dry Cleaning Flammability (specify)

Steaming Fibre Composition

Other (list below)

Should you wish your testing to be carried out as per Reduced Quantities testing Page within the QVC UK Performance

Manual we will require the below information to be completed

Test Required Mark with X

Legislative Tests, Stability & Colour Fastness testing on the darkest option only

Legislative Tests, Stability on one colour option & Colour Option testing on all colour options

Legislative Tests, Stability , Appearance after Washing/Dry Cleaning on one colour option & Colour fastness testing on all colour options

Service Required:

3 DAY Tick Here Next Day Service Tick Here

Details:- Tailored end use Tick Here Washable Tick Here Soft end use Tick Here Dry Clean Tick Here

Application for Testing for QVC

Company Name Date

Address: Order No.

Postcode: Contact:

Tel :

Fax :

E-Mail

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REQUEST FORM

VENDOR:

CONTACT PERSON:

EMAIL:

ADDRESS:

PHONE: FAX:

VENDOR’S COURIER ACCOUNT # FOR SAMPLE RETURN:

REPORTS TO: Apparel & Accessories testing – [email protected]

BILL TO:

ADDRESS:

CPSIA GENERAL CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE

CPSIA Applicable rules review and GCC under BVCPS GCC services scope

Please provide name, full mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number of the Person Maintaining Records in

support of the certification.

CONTACT NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

EMAIL ADDRESS: TEL NO.:

Please provide name, full mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number of the Importer/US Manufacturer.

CONTACT NAME:

MAILING ADDRESS:

EMAIL ADDRESS: TEL NO.:

NAME OF MANUFACTURER: (Remark: Manufacturer Information is

required for CPSIA’s General

Conformity Ceritficate)

MAILING ADDRESS / TEL NO.:

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

(MM/DD/YY):

PLACE OF MANUFACTURE

(CITY/PROVINCE/COUNTRY):

SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION

CHILDREN (up to age 12 and under) ADULT

SAMPLE DESCRIPTION:

END USE:

COLOR:

*QVC Item#:

MFG: *PO# / REF#:

FIBER CONTENT: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

TRIM CONTENT: WEIGHT:

FABRIC: CONSTRUCTION:

FABRIC REPORT#: COUNT:

VENDOR PROPOSED CARE INSTRUCTION: (Must be filled in below in order for testing to start)

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Package Test: (double click on box, select “check”)

Adult Hair Elastic or Headbands

Belt

Curtains

Footwear

Hat / Cap

Straw Hat

Knit Garments

Knit/Woven Adult Foundation Garments

Leather/Suede Garments

Mattress Pad/Featherbed/Topper

Mattress

Mitten / Gloves

Scarf / Handkerchief

Outerwear / Rainwear

Pillow Decorative/Throw/Bed

Knit Adult Fabric

Woven Adult Fabric

Retest: Previous Report Number:

Date:

Upholstered Fabric/Leather/Vinyl/Lining

Bedspreads / Comforters / Quilt / Duvet / Blanket

Knit/Woven Sheets / Pillowcases

Rugs Indoor / Outdoor

Shower Curtain / Liner

Slipcover

Small Leather Goods / Wallets

Backpack / Handbag

Sunglasses

Sweaters

Swimwear

Table Linen

Tights / Pantyhose / Socks

Towels

Umbrella

Woven Garments

Additional Colorways

Claim Verification

Additional Tests (Please specify below):

Lead in Coating

Total Lead in Substrate (CPSIA Section 101)

Small Parts, Sharp points, Sharp Edges

Phthalates

Other

Other

“For number of samples needed for testing, please refer to the bottom of the test protocol. Please check with testing

lab for any further clarification on required number of samples needed fro testing.”

Should you wish your testing to be carried out as per the reduced quantities testing page within the QVC UK

Performance Manual we will require the information below to be completed:

Legislative Tests Only

Legislative Tests, stability & colour fastness testing on the darkest option only

Legislative Tests, stability on one colour option & colour fastness testing on all colour options

Legislative Tests, stability, appearance after washing / dry cleaning on one colour option & colour fastness

testing on all colour options

SUPPLIER SIGNATURE:

DATE:

Service Required: Regular (5 days) Express (3 days) Return Residual Sample

* Indicates Mandatory Field (It is not applicable during the development stage)

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TEXTILE TESTING APPLICATION FORM

FOR TEXTILES, GARMENTS, FEATHER &

DOWN

(Please fill in the form in English �� ) Application No ��:

Section A ��: Applicant Details �� / ��: ��

Sample attached

(Please mount face side up)

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Applicant��: Contact Person ��:

Address ��:

Email ��: Tel : Fax ��

Billing Information ��:

Invoice to applicant ��: Yes � No ��# (Please fill in below payer information��)

Payer ��: Contact person��:

Address ��:

Email ��: Tel : Fax ��

Buyer information ��

Buyer �� Send report to buyer by email:

Contact Person ��: (��)

Section B ��: Sample Details ��

Sample Description ��:

Colour !: Fabric Width ��: Children Sleepwear"#$% & No' Yes(

Fibre Content )*+,: Yarn Size ��: Size Range -./0 :

End Uses +123: Construction ��/��: Category 45 : Baby 67 Children 78

Brand �� : Fabric Weight ��: Adult 9:

Production stage ;<=> Season ?: Age Range @A/0 :

Ref. No. ��: Item No. ��: Manufacturer �� :

Style No. ��: Model No. ��: Supplier �� :

Order No. ��: Country of origin BC� : Others DE :

Lot No. ��: Country of Destination FGH :

Care Instruction (Wash / Care Code) IJKL: (Please state care label if shrinkage or colourfastness tests are required

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Re-test STUV No ' Yes (, the previous report noW XYZ[:

Section C ��: Test(s) Required\]^_: (Whole product and all samples will be tested unless specified ��, ��)

Dimensional Stability (Shrinkage) �� Physical Testing �� Test Required

Washing ( 1 / 3 wash) �� Tensile Strength �� Fabric Weight �� Legislative Tests Only

Legislative Tests, stability & colour

fastness testing on the darkness

option only

Legislative Tests, stability on one

color option & colour fastness

testing on all colour options Legislative Tests, stability

appearance after washing/dry

cleaning on one color option &

colour fastness testing on all colour

options

Drycleaning �� Tear Strength �� Yarn Count ��

Appearance Retention `abc Seam Slippage �� Construction ��/��

After Laundering ( 1 / 3 wash) �� Seam Strength �� Pilling Resistance ��

After Drycleaing �� Bursting Strength �� Abrasion Resistance ��

Colour Fastness to �� Flammability �� Fibre Content��

Washing �� Care Label Verification OPQRde Ultra-Violet Protection��

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Total Lead Content �** pH��

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Lead in Coating ( 16CFR 1303)

Total Lead in substrate (CPSIA Section 101) **The following trims/components or parts

of trims/components made of same

the material should be tested as one item:

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Regular K� *Express (+40% surcharge) �� *Double Express (+100% surcharge) �� *Emergency (+150% surcharge)

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There is a minimum charge of HKD 200 per report issued. ��200�

#The applicant requests & statement: The applicant requests the nominated payer as indicated in this application form to pay for all the fees related to this job application. The applicant confirms that the payer has been well

notified and agrees on this payment arrangement. If the nominated payer refuses to pay, or make late or incorrect payment, the applicant unconditionally agrees to settle all amounts of outstanding invoices or any cost

associated with the late and incorrect payment from the payer related to this application.

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INTRODUCTION

This manual sets forth 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. On our Vendors behalf QVC have negotiated the following global discounts from the testing laboratories listed below when testing is carried out to QVC UK Standards. Intertek 30% reduction from their standard price Bureau Veritas 20% reduction from their standard price SGS – China (all locations), Hong Kong, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam & Turkey 35% reduction from their standard price India (all locations) & UK 15% from their standard price Germany 10% from their standard price Italy or Spain (subcontract to SGS UK or SGS Turkey) Testing is not restricted to the above three testing companies and can be carried out by any Independent testing facility who are accredited to test BS/European standards. Note: QVC does not accept In house /factory test reports. All reports are valid for one year from the date of issue.

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RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES

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Restricted and Prohibited Chemicals

The following list gives guidelines on hazardous substances and identifies where the limits are legal requirements.

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Restricted and Prohibited Chemicals (continued)

Substance Legislation

Application

Reason for Concern

Test Method

Legislative limits

1. Substances restricted by EU legislation

Chemicals with restricted levels on finished products

Azocolourants

which can release

any of the 22

prohibited aromatic amines.

See table below for list of

prohibited amines

REACH Regulation 1907/2006

Annex XVII

Item 43

Any dyed, printed or white textiles, leather or feathers in direct and prolonged contact with the skin

Carcinogenic Textiles EN 14362-1:2012 EN 14362-3:2012 Leather EN ISO 17234-1:2010 EN ISO 17234-2:2011

Maximum of 30mg/kg of any prohibited amine.

Carcinogenic Dyes


Annex XVII

Item 43

Any dyed, textiles

Carcinogenic DIN 54321 Maximum 0.1 % of Direct Brown 95 Direct Black 38 Direct Blue 6 Direct Red 28 Disperse Blue 1

C.I. Basic Violet 3 with ≥ 0,1 % of Michler's ketone (EC No 202-027-5)

Nickel REACH Regulation 1907/2006

Annex XVII

Item 27

All metal components, which may be in direct and prolonged contact with the skin,

Nickel can cause skin allergies

EN 1811:2011 EN12472:2005

Nickel release must be < 0.5 µg/cm

2/week

Lead REACH Regulation 1907/2006

Annex XVII

Item 63

Jewellery items

Toxic Total metal content by microwave digestion

Jewellery – Less than 500 mg/kg

Cadmium REACH Regulation 1907/2006

Annex XVII

Item 23

Plastic garment components (buttons, zips, etc).

Coated or laminated fabrics e.g. imitation leather bags

Jewellery items

Surface coatings

Carcinogenic.

Harmful to the environment

EN 1122 Method B

Polymeric materials - Less than 100 mg/kg

Jewellery – Less than 0.01%

Surface coatings – Less than 0.1%

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Cr(VI) Chromium (VI)

REACH Annex XVII Proposed restriction.

Occurs in chrome-tanned leathers

Contact causes skin allegies.

Bio accumulative,

highly toxic and carcinogenic

EN ISO 17075:2007

3mg/kg

Formaldehyde

Various National

Legislation

Found in easy care finishes

Print pastes Tanned Leather

Interlinings and bonded

fabrics

Can cause allergic

reactions, skin and respiratory tract irritations

Textiles EN ISO

14184 -1 Leather

ISO 17226-1

Textiles for children under 36

months - 20 mg/kg

Textiles with skin contact - 75

mg/kg Textiles with no

direct skin contact – 300 mg/kg

Leather articles - 150 mg/kg

PFOS

(perfluorooctan

e sulphonates)

POP Regulation

Coatings for fabrics to

provide water or soiling

repellency.

Persistent in the

environment, bioaccumulative; harmful to

mammals

GC/MS/MS Less than 1µg/m2

In textiles or coated materials.

Phthalates


Annex XVII

Items 51 and 52 Annex XIV

Plasticized materials

Phthalates can migrate into the body if it comes into contact with saliva/sweat. Suspected carcinogens and are known to disturb the endocrine system.

EN 14372 Less than 0.1% by weight of sum of DEHP+DBP+ BBP in all toys and childcare

articles.

Less than 0.1% by weight of sum of DINP+DIDP+DNOP in all toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth by children

Less than 0.1% for Annex XIV substances

Dimethyl fumarate

EU Decision 2009/251/EC

Fungicide used to prevent mould formation during transit of any leather items.

Causes painful skin dermatitis and acute respiratory irritation

Extraction using organic solvent (ethylacetate), Usage ban determination by GC-MS or LC-MS

Products containing DMF

may not be placed on the market.

Maximum 0.1mg/kg by

weight of product or part of product .

PAH

(Polyaromatic hydrocarbons

)


Annex XVII

Item 50

Used in for the coloration and filling of plastics and rubber

Less than 1.0 mg/kg in rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin

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Organotins EU Decision 2009/425/EC

Biocide used in printing inks. Catalyst and stabiliser for PVC and PU, used in coated or laminated fabrics e.g. imitation leather, bags, shoes.

DOT is specifically restricted in • Textile articles intended to come into contact with the skin • Gloves • Footwear or part of footwear intended to come into contact with the skin • Wall and floor coverings • Childcare articles • Female hygiene products

• Nappies

Reprotoxic; persistent organic pollutant (POP); cause immense damage to aquatic species

Maximum of 0.1 % by weight of tin of tri-substituted organotin compounds (e.g. tributyltin (TBT) and triphenyltin (TPT) compounds) Maximum of 0.1 % by weight of tin of dioctyltin (DOT) and dibutyltin (DBT) compounds

Flame

retardants

Used to reduce the flammability of a product.

tri (2,3 dibromopropyl) phosphate

(TRIS)


Annex XVII

Item 4

Any textile article.

Carcinogen; mutagen

Prohibited use in textile articles

that would be in skin contact

tris (aziridinyl)-phosphinoxide

(TEPA)


Annex XVII

Items 7&8 *

Any textile article.

Carcinogen; mutagen

Prohibited use in textile articles

that would be in skin contact

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Substance Legislation

Application Reason for Concern

Test Method

Legislative limits

Chemicals restricted in use in production

Azo blue colourant REACH Regulation 1907/2006

Annex XVII

Item 43

Reaches the environment via

waste water from dyeing

processes

High aquatic toxicity

Restricts the marketing and use of “blue colourant” in

the EU member

states. It can still be used outside the

EU NPEO

(nonyl phenyl ethoxylate)

Also referred to as APEO (alkyl phenyl

ethoxylate)


Annex XVII

Item 46

Used as wetting agents in textile processing. In particular, they are used with fibres such as silk and linen,

whose naturally occurring gums and resins make them difficult to

wet out.

Bio-accumulative; toxic to the environment

and to human health;

reprotoxic

It may not be placed on the

market or used as a

substance or constituent of preparations

in concentrations equal to or higher than

0.1 % by mass for

textiles and leather

processing .

SCCP

(short chain chlorinated paraffins)


Annex XVII

Item 42

Often used as softeners on

flame retardant treated fabrics.

Also used as degreasers and softeners for leather

Toxic to environment

Restricted use in production - less than 1% by weight of a preparation.

.

PCP

(Pentachlorophenol)


Annex XVII

Item 22

Used as a fungicide to

prevent rot and mildew on

leather. Less commonly used now on textiles.

Can be also used as

preservative in sizing

agents/adhesives and printing

pastes.

Bio accumulative; persistent in the environment, toxic to aquatic species. suspected carcinogen

§64

LFGB

82.02.8

Cannot use PCP, its salts or esters in

concentrations equal to or greater than

1000ppm (0.1%) by

mass. .

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Substance Legislation Application Reason for Concern

Test Method (where applicable)

Recommended Limits

2. Other restricted substances

Allergenic disperse

dyes

Eco-labelling schemes

Disperse dyes are commonly

used to dye polyester, also

acetate and nylon.

Cause severe skin

irritation

DIN 54321 Less than 30mg/kg of

Disperse Blue 3 Disperse Blue 26 Disperse Blue 35

Disperse Blue 102 Disperse Blue 106 Disperse Blue 124 Disperse Brown 1 Disperse Orange 1 Disperse Orange 3 Disperse Orange

37/76 Disperse Red 1

Disperse Red 11 Disperse Red 17

Disperse Yellow 1 Disperse Yellow 9

Disperse Yellow 49 Disperse Blue 7

Disperse Yellow 39 Disperse yellow 3 Disperse yellow 1

Carcinogenic disperse

dyes


Disperse dyes are commonly

used to dye polyester, also

acetate and nylon.

Carcinogenic DIN 54321 None detected:- Acid Red 26 Basic Red 9

Basic Violet 14 Direct Black 38 Direct Blue 6 Direct Red 28

Disperse Blue 1 Disperse Orange

11 Disperse Yellow 3

Organic dye carriers


Used as carriers in the

dyeing process of

polyester or wool/polyester

fibres. Can dye at boil to

cut costs.

Can affect the nervous system and might have an irritating

effect on skin and mucous membranes

Use not recommended

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REACH Regulation 1907/2006 – Candidate List Annex XIV In addition to the substances restricted in REACH Annex XVII, the REACH Regulation has other requirements for substances in articles. Evaluation and Authorization is required for substances of very high concern (SVHC), which are detailed in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation 1907/2006. This list is updated periodically. The substances listed in Annex XIV should not be used in the manufacture of any of its products. If any of these substances are present in a product the vendor should advise of its use and the amount which is used If any of the substances are used, it may be required to provide consumers with information to ensure the safe use of the product and may also be required to provide consumers safety information about the SVHC when requested.

List of Prohibited amines

CAS Number Index Number EC Number Substance 1 92-67-1 612-072-00-6 202-177-1 biphenyl-4-ylamine

4-aminobiphenyl xenylamine

2 92-87-5 612-042-00-2 202-199-1 benzidine

3 95-69-2

202-441-6 4-chloro-o-toluidine

4 91-59-8 612-022-00-3 202-080-4 2-naphtylamine

5 97-56-3 611-006-00-3 202-591-2 o-aminoazotoluene 4-amino-2',3-dimethylazobenzene 4-o-tolylazo-otoluidine

6 99-55-8 202-765-8 5-nitro-o-toluidine 7 106-47-8 612-137-00-9 203-401-0 4-chloroaniline 8 615-05-4 210-406-1 4-methoxy-m-phenylenediamine

9 101-77-9 612-051-00-1 202-974-4 4,4'-methylenedianiline 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane

10 91-94-1 612-068-00-4 202-109-0 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine 3,3'-dichlorobiphenyl-4,4’ ylenediamine

11 119-90-4 612-036-00-X 204-355-4 3,3’-dimethoxybenzidine o-dianisidine

12 119-93-7 612-041-00-7 204-358-0 3,3’-dimethylbenzidine 4,4'-bi-o-toluidine

13 838-88-0 612-085-00-7 212-658-8 4,4'-methylenedi-o-toluidine

14 120-71-8 204-419-1 6-methoxy-m-toluidine p-cresidine 15 101-14-4 612-078-00-9 202-918-9 4,4'-methylene-bis- (2-chloro-aniline)

2,2'-dichloro-4,4'-methylenedianiline 16 101-80-4 202-977-0 4,4'-oxydianiline 17 139-65-1 205-370-9 4,4'-thiodianiline

18 95-53-4 612-091-00-X 202-429-0 o-toluidine 2-aminotoluene

19 95-80-7 612-099-00-3 202-453-1 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine

20 137-17-7 205-282-0 2,4,5-trimethylaniline 21 90-04-0 612-035-00-4 201-963-1 o-anisidine 2-methoxyaniline

22 60-09-3 611-008-00-4 200-453-6 4-amino azobenzene

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APPAREL

TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

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Performance Standard Woven Skirts, Dresses, Shirts & Blouses

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are Required to Testing Procedure for the above

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 Testing

Legislative Tests Fibre composition 1007/2011/EC No tolerance for

100% composition

+/- 3% on blends

To be completed on all base material qualities

Colour Tests Colour Fastness to

Washing

BS EN ISO 105 -

C06: 2010

Change: 4

Stain: 4 Cross Stain: 4/5

Test @ 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: 2013

Change: 4


N/A on white & cream fabrics

Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4

Wet: 3/4


Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to Washing BS EN ISO 6330:

2012

+/-3% Test @ Care Label temperature

Stability to Dry Clean Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only

Stability to Steam BS 4323: 1979 +/-3% Dry Clean items only

Appearance After Wash IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label temperature on finished garments when 500 units or greater are being

purchased per style

Additional Testing

Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – N.S.C. Cross Stain: 4/5

Test @ Care Label temperature Refer to method for other requirements

Snag Pod 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 @ 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

5% Max 30N Load

Fabrics containing less than 6% elastane

Accelerator IHTM-42 Weight Loss 12% Visual Assessment ‘Negligible’

Pile fabrics only 3 mins velvet or 5 Mins Corduroy @ 2000 R.P.M.

Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue

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NOTE : Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue

Performance Standard Woven Jacket, Coats & Blazers

Test Method Requirements Comments

Core tests are required to testing procedures for the above 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 Testing


100% composition +/- 3% on blends


Colour Tests Colour Fastness to Washing

BS EN ISO 105 -C06: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to Dry Cleaning

BS EN ISO 105 -D01: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4


Colour Fastness to Water

BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4 Wet: 3/4


Stability and Physical Tests Stability to Washing BS EN ISO 6330: 2012 +/-3% Test @ Care Label temperature

Stability to Dry

Clean

Commercial +/-3% Dry Clean items only

Appearance After Wash

IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label temperature on finished garments when 500 units or greater are being purchased per

style

Stability to Steam 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 Testing



Fibre Shedding IHTM - 26 Slight Grade 4 All garments that have fur collars / cuffs

Snag Pod BS 8479:2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns

Tensile Strength

BS EN ISO 13934 -2:

1999

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 @ 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 & Recovery After 1 minute

BS EN 14704 -1:2005 Method A (30N Load)

5% Max


Accelerator IHTM-42 Weight Loss 12% Visual Assessment

‘Negligible’


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Performance Standard Warp and Weft Knitted Garments (including t-shirts, tops, skirts, leisurewear & sportswear)


Core tests are required to testing procedures for the above 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 Testing

Legislative Tests

Fibre composition 1007/2011/EC No tolerance for

100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


Colour Tests

Colour Fastness to

Washing

BS EN ISO 105 -

C06: 2010

Change: 4



Colour Fastness to Water BS EN ISO 105 -

E01: 2010

Change: 4



Colour Fastness to Perspiration

BS EN ISO 105 -E04: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4 Wet: 3


Colour Fastness to Dry

Cleaning

BS EN ISO 105 -

D01: 2010

Change: 4

Stain: 4



2012



Appearance After Wash IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label temperature on finished

garments when 500 units or greater are being purchased per style

Additional Testing Print Durability

IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – N.S.C. Cross Stain: 4/5

Test @ 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


Stretch & Recovery

(After 1 min)

BS EN 14704 -1:

2005

Method A (1.5kg Load)

10% Max

Weft knitted fabrics containing less than 11%

elastane only

See Table 1 in method for cycling loads


‘Negligible’

Velour fabrics only 3 Mins @ 2000 R.P.M.


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Performance Standard Woven & Knitted Underwear

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures for the above 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. Test reports are valid for 12 months

Compulsory Testing



To be completed on all base material qualities.


BS EN ISO 105 -C06: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -E04: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -X12:

2002

Dry: 4

Wet: 3/4


Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to Washing

BS EN ISO 6330: 2012 Woven +/-3% Knitted +/- 5%



IHTM – 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label temperature on finished garments when 500 units or greater are being purchased per

style

Additional Testing

Snag Pod BS 8479 : 2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only

Stretch & 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.

Print Durability

IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – N.S.C.

Cross Stain: 4/5


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


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Performance Standard Woven & Knitted Adult Nightwear

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required to testing procedures for the above


Compulsory Testing



To be completed on all base material

qualities

Colour Tests Colour Fastness to Washing BS EN ISO 105 -

C06: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -E04: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colourfastness to water

BS EN ISO 105 – E01 :2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to Rubbing BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4

Wet: 3/4



BS EN ISO 6330: 2012

Woven +/-3% Knitted +/- 5%


Appearance After Wash IHTM – 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label temperature on finished

garments when 500 units or greater are being purchased per style.

Additional Testing

Stretch & 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.

Print Durability



Spirality

IHTM – 02 5% Max Single jersey weft knits only

Pod Snag BS 8479: 2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns

only

Tensile Strength 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 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


Spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their

blends

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This specification is for guideline purposes, and additional testing may be required dependant

on the specific products proposed for sale. In addition to the above requirements, all product should be designed to comply with the EU General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC, and

where applicable, with the Code of Practice for mechanical safety in children’s clothing BS

7907. Due diligence testing may be requested to ensure compliance with current legislation on

dangerous substances, or other applicable legislation.

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.


Grade 3/4

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Performance Standard Knitwear: Jumpers, Cardigans, Dresses & Skirts



Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests





BS EN ISO 105 -C06: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to

Water

BS EN ISO 105 -E01:

2010

Change: 4



Colour Fastness to

Perspiration

BS EN ISO 105 -EO4:

2013

Change: 4


Nylon Silk and Wool only

N/A on white & cream fabrics N/A for Cardigans


BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4 Wet: 3/4



BS EN ISO 105 -D01:

2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4


Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to Washing BS EN ISO 6330: 2012 +/-5%


Stability to Dry

Clean



IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label condition on finished garments when 500 or more units are being purchased per style

Additional Testing

Chenille Pile Loss

6A @ 40° Tumble

Dry

IHTM - 19 5% Max Weight Loss

Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 - N.S.C

Cross Stain: 4/5



Spirality IHTM - 02 5% Max


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


Stretch & Recovery (After 1 min)

BS EN 14704-1:2005 Method A (1.5kg 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

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Performance Standard Woven & Knitted Swimwear



Compulsory Testing


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


Colour Tests Colour Fastness to Washing BS EN ISO 105 -

C06: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to

Perspiration

BS EN ISO 105 -

E04: 2013

Change: 4




X12: 2002

Dry: 4

Wet: 3/4


Colour fastness to Sea

Water

BS EN IS0 105 -

E02: 2013

Change: 4

Stain: 4


Colour fastness to

Chlorinated Water

BS EN ISO 105 -

E03: 2010

Change: 4 100mg/l Swimwear

50mg/l Beachwear


BS EN ISO 6330: 2012

Woven +/-3% Knitted +/- 5%


Appearance After Wash IHTM – 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label temperature on finished garments when 500 units or greater are being

purchased per style

Additional Testing

Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945 -2: 2000

Woven 2,000 Revs Grade 3/4



Snag Pod BS 8479: 2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only

Print Durability

IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – N.S.C.

Cross Stain: 4/5



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


Stretch & 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


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Performance Standard Woven Trousers, Shorts & Jeans



Compulsory Testing Legislative Tests Fibre composition 1007/2011/EC No tolerance for

100% composition

+/- 3% on blends



Washing

BS EN ISO 105 -C06:

2010

Change: 4. Denim3/4

Stain: 4. Denim 3/4 Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -D01: 2010

Change: 4. Denim ¾

Stain: 4



BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013

Change: 4. Denim3/4 Stain: 4. Denim 3/4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -X12:

2002

Dry: 4. Denim 3/4

Wet: 3/4. Denim 3


Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to Washing BS EN ISO 6330: 2012 +/-3% Test @ Care Label temperature Stability to Dry

Clean


Stability to Steam BS 4323: 1979 +/-3% Dry Clean items only Appearance After

Wash

IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label temperature on finished garments

when 500 units or greater are being purchased per style

Additional Testing Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 – N.S.C.

Cross Stain: 4/5



Snag Pod BS 8479:2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only

Smoothness

Appearance Assessment

BS EN ISO 15487: 2001

Smoothness 3.5

Crease Retention 3.5 Seams 3.5

Only test if the garment is to carry the promotional

claim. Product to be washed as per wash care label.

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 @ 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 @ 5000 Revs Grade 3/4

25,000 Revs


‘Negligible’


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Performance Standard Childrenswear Warp and Weft Knitted Garment (including t-shirts, tops and skirts)

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required to testing procedures for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum requirement and all


Compulsory Testing




Colour Tests

Colour Fastness to Washing BS EN ISO 105 -

C06: 2010

Change: 4




E01: 2010

Change: 4




BS EN ISO 105 -E04: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to Rubbing BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4 Wet: 3



BS EN ISO 105 -D01: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4



2012



Appearance After Wash IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label temperature on finished garments when 500 units or greater are being

purchased per style

Additional Testing

Print Durability


Test @ Care Label temperature Refer to test method for other requirements

Spirality IHTM – 02 5% Max


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


30mm Diaphragm Martindale Pilling BSEN ISO 12945 –

2: 2000

Woven 2,000 Revs


Grade 3/4


Stretch & Recovery (After 1 min)

BS EN 14704 -1: 2005


10% Max

Weft knitted fabrics containing less than 11% elastane only



‘Negligible’

Velour fabrics only 3 Mins @ 2000 R.P.M.

Version 4

Additional Notes 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


Version 4

Performance Standard Children’s Knitwear: Jumpers, Cardigans, Dresses & Skirts

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures for the above

Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum requirement and all


Compulsory Testing


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends



Washing

BS EN ISO 105 -C06:

2010

Change: 4



Colour Fastness to

Water

BS EN ISO 105 -E01:

2013

Change: 4




BS EN ISO 105 -EO4: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5

Nylon Silk and Wool only N/A on white & cream fabrics


BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4 Wet: 3/4



BS EN ISO 105 -D01: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4


Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to Washing BS EN ISO 6330: 2012 +/-5%


Stability to Dry

Clean


Appearance After

Wash

IHTM - 07 Refer to method Test @ Care Label conditions. On finished garments

when 500 units or greater are being purchased per style

Additional Testing

Chenille Pile Loss 6A @ 40° Tumble

Dry

IHTM - 19 5% Max Weight Loss

Print Durability IHTM – 01/01B Change: 4 - N.S.C Cross Stain: 4/5


Spirality IHTM - 02 5% Max


Fibre Shedding IHTM - 26 Refer to method All garments that have fur collars / cuffs

Martindale Pilling

BS EN ISO 12945 –2: 2000



Stretch & Recovery

(After 1 min)

BS EN 14704-1:2005


10% Max



Version 4

Additional Notes for Childrenswear

The Children’s Clothing (Hood Cords)

Regulations 1976


BS EN 14682: 2007 Cords and Drawstrings on

Children’s Clothing, Specifications.




BS 7907: 2007 The Design and Manufacture

of Children’s Clothing to Promote Mechanical Safety

Follows guidance in

standard

Children’s garments only




Version 4

Performance Standard Textile Bags, Belts, Buttons

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures for the above 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 Testing


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


For products containing

Nickel which are in prolonged & direct

contact with the skin

BS EN 12472 :2011

BS EN 1811 :2011

< 0.5 µg/sq

cm/week

Nickel content / release : Must meet

requirements of the Nickel directive. If the sample is coated carry out BSEN 12472: 2011

followed by BSEN 1811: 2011

Azo Dyes and

Colourants

Annex XVII

Formerly Directive 2002/61/EC amending

Directive 76/769/EEC

Colour Tests Colour Fastness to Water

BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4

Wet: 3/4


Additional Testing

Zips BS 3084:2006 Must meet the

requirements stated in Code D

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 4.7 using the test method outlined in Sect

8.11.

Version 4

Seam Properties BS 5131 - 3.1:1991 Sports Bag 10N/mm

Golf Bag 20N/mm

Martindale Abrasion BS EN ISO 12947 -

2: 1999

20,000 Revs

Pull Test IHTM-12 70N All baby/childrenswear up to 4 years of age

NOTE : Test Reports will only be accepted within 12 months from the date of issue.

Version 4

Performance Standard Textile / Non Textile Luggage


Core tests are required for testing procedure for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum requirement


Compulsory Testing

Colour / Legislative Tests


BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5

Main body and linings only N/A on white & cream fabrics

Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4

Wet: 3/4

Main body and linings only

N/A on white & cream fabrics For products containing Nickel which are in

prolonged & direct contact with the skin

BS EN 12472 :1999

BS EN 1811 :2011

< 0.5 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: 2011

Azo Dyes and

Colourants

Annex XVII



Additional Testing

Handle / Body attachment strength

BS 5131-5.11: 1981

200N Large 150 N Medium

100 N Small

Bags only

Bauman Tear Strength BS EN ISO 3377 :

2002

Min 50 N Main body leather

Flexing Endurance

BS 3424:Part 9:11C

No cracking or damage after

250,000 flexes

Applicable to Leather outer


NOTE : All product claims must be verified including the use of the Leather Trademark.

Version 4

Performance Standard Linings

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures as above 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 Testing

Legislative Tests





BS EN ISO 105 -C06: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 3/4

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -D01: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4



BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013


Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to Perspirations

BS EN ISO 105-E04 :2013


Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4

Wet: 3/4



BS EN ISO 6330:

2012

Woven +/-3%

Knitted +/- 5%



Stability to Steam BS 4323: 1979 +/-3% Dry clean items only

Additional Testing

Print Durability

IHTM – 01/01B Change: 3/4 – N.S.C. Cross Stain: 4/5


Snag Pod BS 8479 :2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns

only

Bursting Strength

30mm Diaphragm

BS EN ISO 13938 -

1 or 2:1999

300 kPa


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



Version 4

Performance Standard Textile Knitted and Woven Accessories Inc Hats, Scarves & Gloves


Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum requirement and all


Compulsory Testing


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


For products containing Nickel

which are in prolonged & direct


BS EN 12472 :2011 BS EN 1811 :2011


Nickel content / release: Must meet requirements of the Nickel directive. If the sample is coated carry out BSEN

12472: 2011 followed by BSEN 1811: 2011

Azo Dyes and Colourants

Formerly Directive 2002/61/EC amending Directive 76/769/EEC


Washing

BS EN ISO 105 -C06:

2010

Change: 4.

Stain: 4. Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to

Dry Cleaning

BS EN ISO 105 -D01:

2010

Change: 4.

Denim:3/4 Stain: 4



BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013

Change: 4. Stain: 4.

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4.



BS EN ISO 105 -E04: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to Washing BS EN ISO 6330: 2012 Woven +/-3%

Knitted +/-5%


Stability to Dry Clean


Additional Testing



Spray Rate

BS EN 24920 Grade 4 Required on shower resistance claims

Version 4

Seam Slippage

Seam Strength

BS EN ISO 13936 - 1:

2004 BS EN ISO 13935 –2:

1999

6mm SO 100N

SS 120N

Woven accessories

Tear Strength BS EN 13937 - 1: 2000 10N N/A on garments made in denim fabrics

Martindale Pilling BS EN ISO 12945-2:

2000

2,000 Revs

Grade 3/4

Only test on spun synthetics, wool, acrylic and their

blends

Bursting strength BS EN ISO 13938-1 250 kPa

30mm Diaphragm


Snag Pod BS 8479 : 2008 Grade 3/4 Fabrics containing synthetic filament yarns only


Version 4

Performance Standard All Garment Trims


Core tests are required for testing procedures for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum requirement


Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests




For products containing Nickel which are in

prolonged & direct contact with the skin

BSEN 12472: 2011 BS EN 1811:2011




Phthalates BS EN 14372: 2004 Must comply with

the requirements

All PVC and plastic coated garments for babies

/ children under 3yrs

Colour Tests


E01: 2010

Change: 4




BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4 Wet: 3/4


Physical Tests Pull Test

BS 7907:2007 70N All baby/childrenswear up to 4 years of age

Additional Testing

Toxicity (Migration of Certain Elements)

BS EN 71 - 3: 2013 Must meet the requirements

Stated in BS EN 71-3:2013

All components baby/childrenswear

Print Durability



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 4.7 using the test method outlined in Sect

8.11.


Version 4

Performance Standard Textile Hangers


Core tests are required for testing procedures for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum


Compulsory Testing

Colour Tests

Colour Fastness to Water BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4 Wet: 3/4



Version 4

Performance Standard Canvas Straps / Lanyards

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures to the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum


Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests

Azo Dyes and

Colourants

REACH ANNEX XVII



For products containing Nickel

which are in prolonged & direct


BS EN 12472 :2011

BS EN 1811 :2011




Colour Tests


BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2010

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5


Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4

Wet: 3/4



BS EN ISO 105 -E04: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



Version 4

Performance Standard Textile Jewelery Components

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for tests procedures for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum requirement


Compulsory Testing

Colour Tests


BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4 Wet: 3/4



BS EN ISO 105 -E04: 2013

Change: 4 Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



Version 4

HOME TEXTILES

TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

Version 4

Performance Standard Bedding



Compulsory Testing

Legislative tests

Fibre composition 1007/2011/EC No tolerance for 100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


Colour Tests

Colour Fastness to

Washing

BS EN ISO 105 -

C06: 2010

Change: 4. Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013

Change: 4. Stain: 4 Stain: 4.

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4



2012 Flat woven+/-3% Brushed flannelette

And knitted +/-5%


Additional Testing

Fabric Weight

BS EN 12127:1998 From accepted spec

Print Durability IHTM-01/01B Change 4 C/S 4-5 Test @care label. Refer to method for other requirements

Smoothness Appearance

BS EN ISO 15487 :2001

Smoothness 3.5

Product to be washed as per care label

Tensile Strength

Strip Method

BS EN ISO 13934 -

1: 2013

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


Version 4

Performance Standard Blankets / Bedspread/Comforters

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum


Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests


+/- 3% on blends


Colour Tests

Colour Fastness to

Washing

BS EN ISO 105 -

C06: 2010

Change: 4. Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013


Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4


Colour Fastness Dry Clean

BS EN ISO 105 D01:2010

Change 4 Stain 4


Stability and Laundry Tests Stability to Washing BS EN ISO

6330 :2013 +/-5% flat dry +/-7% tumble dry



Appearance after Washing IHTM -07

Refer to method Test as care label. On finished products when 500 units or greater are being purchased

Additional Testing

Fabric Weight


Print Durability IHTM 01/01B Change 4 C/S 4-5 Test as care label, refer to method for other requirements

Tensile Strength Strip Method

BS EN ISO 13934 -1: 2013

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

3/4 at

1000,2000,4000 revs

Bursting Strength BS EN ISO 13938-2: 1999

300 Kpa 30mm diaphragm knitted fabrics only


Version 4

Performance Standard Pillows / Quilts / Duvets

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures as the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum


Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests


+/- 3% on blends

To be completed on all base material qualities once per season.

Flammability(pillows only)

BS 5852 Part - 2:1982

Furniture / Furnishings Regulations 1988 –fillings only

Colour Tests

Colour Fastness to Washing

BS EN ISO 105 – C06 :2010

Change: 4. Stain: 4 Cross Stain: 4/5




Cross Stain: 4/5



X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4


Colour Fastness to Dry Clean

BS EN ISO 105 D01:2010

Change 4 Stain 4


Stability and Physical Tests Stability to Washing

BS EN ISO 6330 :2012

+/- 3%


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 = -0.5/+3 tog

Applicable to products were a claimed tog value is given

Additional Testing


BS EN ISO 13934 -1: 2013

180N

Fibre Percolation IHTM- 004 180N

Seam Slippage

Seam Strength

BS EN ISO 13936 - 1: 2004

BS EN ISO 13935 –2: 1999

6mm SO 80N

SS 120N


Version 4

Performance Standard Mattress Toppers

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum


Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


.Only required if applicable

Flammability

BS 7177:2008 &

BS 5852 part 2 1982

The finished product

shall fulfil the requirements as laid

down in BS 7177:2008

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 Tests

Colour Fastness to

Washing

BS EN ISO 105 –

C06 :2010

Change: 4. Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5

Test @ Care Label temperature. Only

required if applicable

Colour Fastness to

Water

BS EN ISO 105 -

E01: 2013

Change: 4. Stain: 4


N/A on white & cream fabrics. Only required

if applicable


BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4

N/A on white & cream fabrics. Only required if applicable


2012 Flat woven+/-3% Brushed flannelette

And knitted +/-5%

Test @ Care Label temperature. Only

required if applicable

Additional Testing

Fabric Weight


Tensile Strength

Strip Method

BS EN ISO 13934 -

1: 2013

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


Version 4

Performance Standard Curtains & Cushions

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for test procedure for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum requirement


Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


Flammability

(scatter cushions only)

BS 5852 Part -

2:1982

Furniture / Furnishings Regulations 1998

Colour Tests

Colour Fastness to

Washing

BS EN ISO 105 –

C06 :2010

Change: 4. Stain: 4

Cross Stain: 4/5




Cross Stain: 4/5



BS EN ISO 105 -X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4



BS EN ISO D01:1995

Change : 4 On applicable fabrics


2012 Flat woven+/-3%

Brushed flannelette And knitted +/-5%


Stability to Dry Clean Commercial +/- 3% Test @ Care Label temperature

Additional Testing

Fabric Weight




Smoothness Appearance BS EN ISO 15487 :2001

Smoothness 3.5 Seams 3.5

Product to be washed as per care label

Accelarator AATCC 93 : 1994 Weight Loss 12% Visual Assessment

Negligible

3 mins velvet or 5 mins Velour @ 2000rpm

Tensile Strength

Strip Method

BS EN ISO 13934 -

1: 2013

150N

Seam Slippage

Seam Strength

BS EN ISO 13936 -

1: 2004 BS EN ISO 13935 –

2: 1999

6mm SO 100N

SS 120N


Version 4

Performance Standard Towels

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedure for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum requirement


Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


Colour Tests


BS EN ISO 105 – C06 :2010




E01: 2013

Change: 4. Stain: 4



Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4


Colour Fastness to Sea

Water

BS EN ISO

105E02:2013

Change: 4

Stain: 4

Beach towels only

Colour fastness to Chlorinated water

BS EN ISO 105 E03:2012

Change : 4 20mg/l (all towels)


6330 :2012

+1% / -3% Test @ Care Label temperature

Fabric Weight


Additional Testing

Snagging ASTM 3939:2004 Grade 3-4 600 revs


BS EN ISO 13934 -1: 1999

180N

Specification for Terry Towels - absorbency

BE EN 14697 :2005 annex B

<30 seconds Test after cleansing


Version 4

Performance Standard Rugs

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedure for the above Note, colour fastness to be completed on all colour ways, physical tests on one colour way as a minimum


Compulsory Testing

Legislative Tests


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends

To be completed on all base material

qualities

Colour Tests


BS EN ISO 105 – C06 :2010



Colour Fastness to

Water

BS EN ISO 105 -

E01: 2013

Change: 4. Stain: 4



Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4


Colour fastness to

Shampoo

BS 1006 UK

TB:1990

Change: 4

Stain: 4


2012


Physical Tests Tuft withdrawal BS 5229:1975 Tufted Rugs 1.5kg

Mats 1.0kg

Fibre Shedding AIHM -07 Grade 4 slight Fur only


Version 4

Performance Standard Loose / Stretch Covers

Test Method Requirements Comments Core tests are required for testing procedures for the above 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 Testing


100% composition

+/- 3% on blends


Flammability stretch covers

Loose covers

Schedule 5 part 2 Schedule 5 part 1

Only applicable for covers which are used to upholstery furniture.

Colour Tests


BS EN ISO 105 -C06: 2010




BS EN ISO 105 -E01: 2013


Cross Stain: 4/5

N/A on white & cream fabrics Face and Back to be tested .

Colour Fastness to

Rubbing

BS EN ISO 105 -

X12: 2002

Dry: 4. Wet: 3/4


Face and Back to be tested

Colour Fastness to Dry Clean

BS EN ISO 105 D01:2010

Change 4 Stain 4



6330:2012 +/-3% Flat Dry +/-7% Tumble Dry

Test @care label temperature


Additional Testing

Fabric Weight


Martindale Abrasion

BS EN ISO 12947 -

2: 1999

S/C @ 5000 Revs

Grade 3-4 25,000

BS 2543 is to be used for covers which are

intended to be used to upholstery furniture.


BS EN ISO 13934 -1: 2013

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

3-4 at

1,000,2000,4000 rev

Bursting Strength

BS EN ISO 13938-

2: 1999

300 Kpa 30mm diaphragm knitted fabrics only

Stretch & Recovery After 1 minute

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

Version 4

FR LABELS

Version 4

Topper

Black logo

Blue Background

10ppt or 2.5mm minimum

White Text

Minimum 5mm

height

White Background

Graphic part of the label

shall be no less than 50mm x

50mm

Version 4

TOPPER & PILLOW, CUSHIONS

Note : must be attached to the inside pad.

10ppt or 2.5mm (Min) Text on White Label

CARELESSNESS

CAUSES FIRE

QVC W4 5XU

Or ( UK importer’s address)

FILL DETAILS:

ALL FILLING MATERIAL

TESTED & COMPLY WITH

THE FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

(FIRE) (SAFETY) REGULATIONS 1988

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