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HOME TEXTILES PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS JULY 2018 NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2018 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or disclosed to any other party without express authorization of Nordstrom, Inc. Page 1 of 1 Performance Specification Number Description DECORATIVE PILLOWS (INDOOR) /PET BEDS NPS-G1 Decorative Pillows, Poofs, Chair Pads, Decorative Pillow Covers, Pet Beds THROWS NPS-G2 Knit, Woven, Plush, Quilted TABLE CLOTHS/PLACE MATS NPS-G3 Table Cloths, Placemats, Table Runners RUGS NPS-G5 Bath Mats, Decorative Small and Large Rugs BEDDING NPS-G20 Sheets & Pillow Cases, Coverlets, Duvet Covers, Blankets, Comforters, Quilts, Mattress Pads, Faux Fur Sleeping bags HOLIDAY STOCKINGS, TREE SKIRTS NPS-G25 Holiday Stockings & Tree Skirts TOWELS NPS-G35 Bath Towels DOWN & FEATHERS, ALTERNATIVE DOWN NPS-G37 Comforters, Pillows & Throws POT HOLDERS, OVEN MITTS, APRONS, CANVAS TOTES, KITCHEN TOWELS NPS-G44 Decorative & Functional PILLOWS (OUTDOOR) NPS-G45 Pillows & Chair Pads (outdoor use)

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HOME TEXTILES PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

JULY 2018

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2018 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or disclosed to any other party

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Performance Specification Number Description

DECORATIVE PILLOWS (INDOOR) /PET BEDS NPS-G1 Decorative Pillows, Poofs, Chair Pads, Decorative Pillow Covers, Pet Beds

THROWS NPS-G2 Knit, Woven, Plush, Quilted TABLE CLOTHS/PLACE MATS NPS-G3 Table Cloths, Placemats, Table Runners RUGS NPS-G5 Bath Mats, Decorative Small and Large Rugs BEDDING NPS-G20 Sheets & Pillow Cases, Coverlets, Duvet Covers, Blankets,

Comforters, Quilts, Mattress Pads, Faux Fur Sleeping bags HOLIDAY STOCKINGS, TREE SKIRTS NPS-G25 Holiday Stockings & Tree Skirts TOWELS NPS-G35 Bath Towels DOWN & FEATHERS, ALTERNATIVE DOWN NPS-G37 Comforters, Pillows & Throws POT HOLDERS, OVEN MITTS, APRONS, CANVAS TOTES, KITCHEN TOWELS

NPS-G44 Decorative & Functional

PILLOWS (OUTDOOR) NPS-G45 Pillows & Chair Pads (outdoor use)

Home Textiles Performance Specification DECORATIVE PILLOWS (INDOOR)/PET BEDS

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SCOPE; NPS-G1 DECORATIVE PILLOWS (INDOOR)/PET BEDS Decorative Pillows Chair Pads Poufs Decorative Pillow Covers Pet Beds

NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Formaldehyde Spot Test/JIS L1041 Spot: Negative or JIS L1041: Adults - 75 ppm. Perfluorooctane Sulfonate-PFOS and perfluorooctanoic Acid-PFOA

Solvent extraction, LC-MS-MS analysis

Non-detectable (limit = 0.05ppm / 1 µg/m²).

Total Lead in Surface Coating 16 CFR 1303 CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1

Must comply with all US and Canadian regulations.

Shall not exceed 90 ppm (0.009%). -Will composite up to 3 colors. If any color in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit (72 ppm), based on the lowest weight component, individual colors will be analyzed.

FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Bedding Textile Flammabiity

Regulations CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008

Applies to products made in whole or in part of textile fibers and designed for use on a pillow or on a bed, cot, crib, or other furniture designed to be used for sleeping ---Plain surface: 7 seconds or more. ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 7 seconds or more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

Flammability Upholstered Furniture (Poufs, large decorative floor pillows)

CALIF. TB 117 CPSD-HL-PTCL-03001-US

Must comply with testing & labeling requirements

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions CPSD-GB-01056-MTHD Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims (-0% / +5%) Fiber Content AATCC 20-13/AATCC 20A-14 Blends: 3% maximum tolerance

Single fiber: 0% tolerance. WORKMANSHIP Defects and workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. PERFORMANCE Dimensional Stability After Home Laundering

AATCC 135/AATCC150 After 3 Home Launderings or CPSD SL-31042 After 1 Hand Wash

Tested according to the care listed in the tech pack Woven: +/-3% maximum Knit: +/-5% maximum

Dimensional Stability to Dry Cleaning in Perchloroethylene

AATCC 158-16 After 1 dry cleaning

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Woven: +/-2% maximum. Knit: +/-3% maximum.

Appearance After Care (laundering and/or Dry Cleaning

Visual Appearance CPSD-SL-31055

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Satisfactory.

Tearing Strength ASTM D1424 2.0 lb. minimum. Breaking Strength of Textile Fabrics ASTM D5034 25 lbf. minimum. Seam Strength ASTM D1683 15.0 lb. minimum.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC 61-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum.

Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Drycleaning AATCC 132-13 Color change: Grade 4.0 minimum. Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8 AATCC 116

Leather / Suede Dry: Grade 3.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 1.5 minimum. Textiles Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16.3-14 Option 3 Silk: Grade 3.5 Minimum @ 10 AFU. Other: Grade 3.5 Minimum @ 20 AFU.

LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of origin must be on the front side of the label. English and French language are required by NPG. Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found by the consumer. e.g. for bottoms a label sewn into the inside waistband would be readily accessible.

Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack. Fiber Content 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance. Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack and as

recommended by the testing lab.

Faux Fur Labeling New York General Business Law § 399-AAA

Any product containing imitation fur including imitation fur trims must have the statement “FAUX FUR” on the fiber content. e.g. “FAUX FUR 100% ACRYLIC.”

Fur Labeling (Shearling only) 16 CFR 301 NPG does not use real fur in private label products except shearling no more than 1 ½” long

ALL fur including trims must be labeled Fur label must contain

~The statement “REAL FUR” ~Any treatment e.g. dyed, printed, bleached, pointed ~Animal name listed in the naming guide ~The fur origin - maybe different than the country of origin

e.g. “REAL FUR BLEACHED SHEARLING LAMB FUR ORIGIN AUSTRALIA”

Leather/Imitation Leather 16 CFR 24 NPG requires leather and imitation leather to be labeled as such.

Leather embossed or dyed to look like a different kind or type of leather must be disclosed on the label e.g. “TOP GRAIN COWHIDE WITH SIMULATED

PIGSKIN GRAIN.” Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING (CONTINUED) – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products.

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the Tech Pack.

Care Label 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently. Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, fiber content and care label to be in English and French.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registration number from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel, accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc.

All new material must be used, specific cleaning process for feathers and down.

A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

Law Label International Sleep Products Association US

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished Size (English & Metric).

Packaging & Labeling

Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 or NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 Consumer Packaging & Labeling Act, R.S.1985, c. C-38 and Regulations, C.R.C., c. 417

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished Size (English & Metric.

Samples for testing

Number of Samples Required for Critical Package Testing

Production tests 3 complete samples Additional Colors: 1 yard of fabric per color

Additional fabric/products may be required for special claims validation.

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SCOPE; NPS-G2 THROW NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Formaldehyde Spot Test/JIS L1041 Spot: Negative or JIS L1041: Adults - 75 ppm. Perfluorooctane sulfonate-PFOS and perfluorooctanoic acid-PFOA

Solvent extraction, LC-MS-MS analysis

Non-detectable (limit = 0.05ppm / 1 µg/m²).

FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Bedding CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008 Applies to products made in whole or in part of textile fibers

and designed for use on a pillow or on a bed, cot, crib, or other furniture designed to be used for sleeping. ---Plain surface: 7 seconds or more. ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 7 seconds or more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions CPSD-GB-01056-MTHD Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims (-0% /

+5%). Fiber Content AATCC 20-13/AATCC 20A-14 Blends: 3% maximum tolerance.

Single fiber: 0% tolerance. WORKMANSHIP Defects and Workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. PERFORMANCE Appearance After Care (Laundering and/or Dry Cleaning

Visual Appearance CPSD-SL-31055

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Satisfactory.

Dimensional Stability After home Laundering

AATCC 135-12/AATCC150-12 After 3 Home Launderings or CPSD SL-31042 After 1 Hand Wash

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Woven: +/-3% maximum. Knit: +/-5% maximum.

Dimensional Stability to Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene

AATCC 158-11 After 1 dry cleaning

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack. Woven: +/-2% maximum. Knit: +/-3% maximum.

Tearing Strength (woven) ASTM D1424-09 R2013e1 2.0 lb. minimum. Tensile Strength- Breaking Strength of Textile Fabric (woven)

ASTM D5034-09 25 lbf minimum.

Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics (knit) ASTM D3786-13 40 PSI. Colorfastness to Laundering or Dry Cleaning

AATCC 61/AATCC 132-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum. Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16.3-14 Option 3 Silk: Grade 3.5 Minimum @ 10 AFU. Other: Grade 3.5 Minimum @ 20 AFU.

Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8-13 AATCC 116-13

Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of origin must be on the front side of the label. English and French language are required by NPG Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found by the consumer. e.g. for bottoms a label sewn into the inside waistband would be readily accessible.

Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack. Fiber Content 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C./c.1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance. Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack and as

recommended by the testing lab. Faux Fur Labeling New York General Business

Law § 399-AAA Any product containing imitation fur including imitation fur

trims must have the statement “FAUX FUR” on the fiber content. e.g. “FAUX FUR 100% ACRYLIC.”

Fur Labeling (Shearling only) 16 CFR 301 NPG does not use real fur in private label products except shearling no more than 1 ½” long

ALL fur including trims must be labeled. Fur label must contain:

~The statement “REAL FUR.” ~Any treatment e.g. dyed, printed, bleached, pointed. ~Animal name listed in the naming guide. ~The fur origin - maybe different than the country of origin

e.g. “REAL FUR BLEACHED SHEARLING LAMB FUR ORIGIN AUSTRALIA.”

RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303 Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C./c.1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the tech pack

Care Label 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently. Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, Fiber Content and Care label to be in English and French.

Packaging & Labeling

Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 or NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 Consumer Packaging & Labeling Act, R.S.1985, c. C-38 and Regulations, C.R.C., c. 417

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished Size (English & Metric.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registration number from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel, accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc.

All new material must be used, specific cleaning process for feathers and down.

A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

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Samples for testing Number of Samples Required for Critical Package Testing

Production Tests 2 Full samples in dark or medium color Additional colors: 1 yard fabric in each color

Additional fabric/products may be required for special claims validation.

Home Textiles Performance Specification TABLECLOTHS / PLACEMATS

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SCOPE; NPS-G3 TABLECLOTHS/PLACEMATS NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Formaldehyde Spot Test/JIS L1041 Spot: Negative or JIS L1041: Adults - 75 ppm. Perfluorooctane sulfonate-PFOS and perfluorooctanoic acid-PFOA

Solvent extraction, LC-MS-MS analysis

Non-detectable (limit = 0.05ppm / 1 µg/m²).

FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Textile Products CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008 Plain surface: 3.5 seconds or more.

Raised surface: 4.0 seconds or more if it exhibits ignition or fusion of the base fibers.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Fiber Content AATCC 20-13/AATCC 20A-14 Blends: 3% maximum tolerance.

Single fiber: 0% tolerance. Dimensions CPSD-GB-01056-MTHD Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims (-0% /

+5%). WORKMANSHIP Defects and workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. PERFORMANCE Dimensional stability after home laundering AATCC 135-12/AATCC150-12

After 3 Home Launderings or CPSD SL-31042 After 1 Hand Wash

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack. Woven: +/-3% maximum. Knit: +/-5% maximum.

Appearance after care (laundering) Visual Appearance CPSD-SL-31055

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Satisfactory.

Tearing strength ASTM D1424-09 R2013e1 2.0 lb. minimum. Breaking strength of textile fabrics ASTM D5034-09 R2013 25 lbf. minimum. Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics ASTM D3786-13 40 PSI. COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to laundering: accelerated AATCC 61-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum.

Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to crocking AATCC 8-13 Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

Colorfastness to light AATCC 16.3-14 Option 3 Grade 3.5 Minimum @ 20 AFU.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of origin must be on the front side of the label English and French language are required by NPG Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found by the consumer. e.g. for bottoms a label sewn into the inside waistband would be readily accessible.

Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack. Fiber Content 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance. Follow the label listed in the tech pack and as

recommended by the testing lab.

RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303 Textile labeling and advertising regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products.

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the Tech Pack.

Care Label 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently. Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

Quebec bilingual requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, Fiber Content and Care label to be in English and French.

Packaging & Labeling

Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 or NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 Consumer Packaging & Labeling Act, R.S.1985, c. C-38 and Regulations, C.R.C., c. 417

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished Size (English & Metric.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registration number from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel, accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc.

All new material must be used, specific cleaning process for feathers and down.

A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the Tech pack.

Samples for testing

Number of samples required for Critical Package Testing

Production Tests 2 complete table cloths 3 place mats Additional colors: 1 yard of fabric per color

Additional fabric/garments maybe required for special claims validation and trim items.

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SCOPE; NPS-G5 RUGS Bath Mats Decorative Rugs NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Perfluorooctane Sulfonate-PFOS and Perfluorooctanoic Acid-PFOA

Solvent extraction, LC-MS-MS analysis

Non-detectable (limit = 0.05ppm / 1 µg/m²).

FLAMMABILITY Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs 16 FR 1631

Hazardous Products (Carpets) Regulations / CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.6-2015 & 30.2-M90

Small rugs measuring 6 ft. or less and an area not greater 24 sq. ft. Must comply with flammability requirements for US &

Canada. If product does not pass flammability the following warning

labels are both required to be on the product. US

"FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION"

CANADA “CAUTION - FLAMMABLE - DO NOT USE IN LOCATIONS EXPOSED TO OPEN FLAME OR SOURCES OF INTENSE HEAT”

Flammability of Large Carpets and Rugs 16 FR 1630

Hazardous Products (Carpets) Regulations / CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.6-2015 & 30.2-M90

Large rugs measuring 6 ft. or more and a surface area greater than 24 ft² Must pass flammability for US and Canada, there is no

labeling option. If a flame retardant is added it cannot be a banned or

restricted substances & must be labeled with the letter “T.” Dimensions CPSD-GB-01056-MTHD Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims (-0% /

+5%). Fiber Content AATCC 20-13/AATCC 20A-14 Blends: 3% maximum tolerance.

Single fiber: 0% tolerance. WORKMANSHIP Defects and Workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. PERFORMANCE Appearance After Care ( if labeled) Visual Appearance

CPSD-SL-31055 Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Satisfactory.

Dimensional Stability After Home Laundering

AATCC 150-12 After 3 Home Launderings

Length: +/-8%. Width: +/-5.0%. Differential shrinkage: ±1%.

Slip Resistance CPSD-GB-00014-MTHD Coefficient of static friction 0.4 minimum. COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC 61-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum.

Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4.0 minimum. Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4.0 minimum. Rug Back Staining on Vinyl Tile AATCC 137-12 Color staining: Grade 4.0 minimum. Colorfastness to Water AATCC 107-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum. Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8-13

AATCC 116-13 Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of Origin must be on the front side of the label English and French language are required by NPG Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found by the consumer.

Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack. Fiber Content 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance. Follow the label listed in the tech pack and as

recommended by the testing lab.

Faux Fur Labeling New York General Business Law § 399-AAA

Any product containing imitation fur including imitation fur trims must have the statement “FAUX FUR” on the fiber content. e.g. “FAUX FUR 100% ACRYLIC.”

Fur Labeling (Shearling only) 16 CFR 301 NPG does not use real fur in private label products except shearling no more than 1 ½” long.

ALL fur including trims must be labeled. Fur label must contain:

~The statement “REAL FUR.” ~Any treatment e.g. dyed, printed, bleached, pointed ~Animal name listed in the naming guide. ~The fur origin - maybe different than the country of origin

e.g. “REAL FUR BLEACHED SHEARLING LAMB FUR ORIGIN AUSTRALIA.”

RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303 Textile labeling and advertising regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products.

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the Tech Pack.

Care Label (if labeled) 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently. Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, fiber content and care label to be in English and French.

Packaging & Labeling

Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 or NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 Consumer Packaging & Labeling Act, R.S.1985, c. C-38 and Regulations, C.R.C., c. 417

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished Size (English & Metric.

Flammability Labeling (if required 16 FR 1631

Hazardous Products (Carpets) Regulations / CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.6-2015 & 30.2-M90

If a flame retardant is added, product must be labeled with the letter “T” US

"FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION"

CANADA “CAUTION - FLAMMABLE - DO NOT USE IN LOCATIONS EXPOSED TO OPEN FLAME OR SOURCES OF INTENSE HEAT”

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Samples for testing

Number of Samples Required for Critical Package Testing

Product Tests 2 Samples in dark or medium color Additional colors: 1 rug per color

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SCOPE; NPS-G20 Bedding Sheets & Pillowcases Coverlets Duvet covers Blankets Comforters & Quilts Mattress Pads Sleeping Bags/ Sleep Sacks (indoor) NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Formaldehyde Spot Test/JIS L1041 Spot: Negative or JIS L1041: Adults - 75 ppm. Perfluorooctane Sulfonate-PFOS and Perfluorooctanoic Acid-PFOA

Solvent extraction, LC-MS-MS analysis

Non-detectable (limit = 0.05ppm / 1 µg/m²).

pH AATCC 81 100% Wool, Wool Blends, Camel, Cashmere, Nylon: 4.5-7.0. Whites: 5.0-7.0 All others: 6.0-8.0.

Phthalates (reuseable storage bags) Solvent extraction with GC-MS/LC-MS analysis

BBP, DBP DEHP, DINP, DIDP, DnOP, DnHP Maximum 0.1% (1000 ppm).

FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Bedding Textile Flammability Regulations

CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008 Applies to products made in whole or in part of textile fibers and designed for use on a pillow or on a bed, cot, crib, or other furniture designed to be used for sleeping. ---Plain surface: 7 seconds or more. ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 7 seconds or more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

Flammability of Blankets ASTM D4151-10 Class 1 Flammability of Mattresses / Mattress Pads 16 CFR 1632 6 mattress pad surfaces are tested and must

Pass the flammability test. If a flame retardant is added it cannot be a banned or restricted substances & must be labeled with the letter “T..”

Combustion Resistance of Mattress - Cigarette Test

SOR/ 2016-183 / CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.7-2013

Applies to Mattress pads that are at least 50 mm (2 inch) thick, contain resilient material enclosed within a ticking and is the size of mattress. Must Pass the flammability test.

Rate of Burn Standard for Sleeping Bags CPAI-75 Material must pass the following criteria --Average burn rate shall not exceed 6 inches/minute. --No individual specimen shall have a burn rate of more than 8 inches/minute.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions CPSD-GB-01056-MTHD Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims (-0% /

+5%). Fiber Content AATCC 20-13/AATCC 20A-14 Blends: 3% maximum tolerance.

Single fiber: 0% tolerance. Yarn Construction (type & ply) ASTM D1244-98 As claimed. Yarn Size ASTM D1059-01 As claimed +/- 5%. Fabric Count (thread count) ASTM D3775 As claimed +/- 5%. WORKMANSHIP Defects and Workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT PERFORMANCE Appearance After Care (laundering and/or Dry Cleaning

Visual Appearance CPSD-SL-31055

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Satisfactory.

Dimensional Stability After Home Laundering

AATCC 135/AATCC150-12 After 3 Home Launderings or CPSD SL-31042 After 1 Hand Wash

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack. Woven: +/-3% maximum. Knit: +/-5% maximum.

Dimensional Stability to Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene

AATCC 158 After 1 dry cleaning

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Woven: +/-2% maximum. Knit: +/-3% maximum.

Tearing Strength ASTM D1424 2.0 lb. minimum. Breaking Strength of Textile Fabrics ASTM D5034 25 lbf. minimum. Seam Strength ASTM D1683 15.0 lb. minimum. Zipper Strength ASTM D2061 Crosswise strength: 50 lbf. minimum.

Scoop pull strength: 10 lbf. minimum. Top stop/bottom stop: 20 lbf. minimum. Slider torque: 2 in-lb. minimum. Slider pull: 10 lbf. minimum. 

COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC 61-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum.

Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Dry Cleaning AATCC 132-13 Color change: Grade 4.0 minimum. Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8 AATCC 116

Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4.0 minimum. Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4.0 minimum (rated with UV suppressor) Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16.3-14 Option 3 Grade 3.5 minimum at 20 AFU. LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of Origin must be on the front side of the label English and French language are required by NPG Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found by the consumer. Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

Fiber Content 16 CFR 300/303 Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance. Follow the label listed in the tech pack and as

recommended by the testing lab.

Faux Fur Labeling New York General Business Law § 399-AAA

Any product containing imitation fur including imitation fur trims must have the statement “FAUX FUR” on the fiber content. e.g. “FAUX FUR 100% ACRYLIC.”

RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303 Textile labeling and advertising regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products.

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the Tech Pack.

Care Label 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently. Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, fiber content and carelabel to be in English and French.

Law Label (quilted & filled products) International Sleep Products Association US

Requires registration in 15 states, 30 states requirelabeling.

Permanent sewn in label including: Registry number. Manufacturer or distributors name & address. Identification of Filling Materials.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registrationnumber from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel,accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc.

All new material must be used, specific cleaning processfor feathers and down.

A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

Flammability Labeling (if required) Mattress Pads

16 CFR 1632.31 Label should be permanent and legible in a conspicuouslocation easily found by the consumer, including Month and year of manufacture, Location of the manufacturer. If a flame retardant is added, product must be labeled

with the letter “T” and any precautionary instructions toprotect the pads from agents or treatments which areknown to cause deterioration of their flame resistance.

Packaging & Labeling Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 or NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130

Consumer Packaging & Labeling Act, R.S.1985, c. C-38 and Regulations, C.R.C., c. 417

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric).

Finished size (English & Metric).

Flammability of Sleeping Bags Statement CPAI-75 A sewn in label stating“This sleeping bag conforms to the requirements ofCPAI-75 Rate-of Burn Standard for sleeping bags”

Samples for testing Number of Samples Required for Critical Package Testing

Production 1 Fulll set of sheets + 2 pillow cases 1 duvet cover + 2 Shams 2 blankets 2 quilts 9 mattress pads 2 sleeping bags Additional Colors: 1 yard of fabric in each color

Additional fabric/garments maybe required for special claims validation and trim items.

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SCOPE; NPS-G25 HOLIDAY STOCKING TREE SKIRT

NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Total Lead in Surface Coating 16 CFR 1303 CPSC-CH-E1003-

09.1 Must comply with all US and Canadian regulations.

Shall not exceed 90 ppm (0.009%).

-Will composite up to 3 colors. If any color in the compositeexceeds 80% of the limit (72 ppm), based on the lowest weightcomponent, individual colors will be analyzed.

FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Textile Products CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008 Plain surface: 3.5 Seconds or more.

Raised surface: 4.0 Seconds or more if it exhibits ignition or fusion of the base fibers.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions CPSD-GB-01056-MTHD Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims (-0% /

+5%).Fabric Weight ASTM D3776-09a As claimed +/- 5%

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776-09a As claimed +/- 5%

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776-09a as claimed +/- 5%.

WORKMANSHIP Defects and Workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. Sharp Point and Sharp Edge 16 CFR 1500.48 & 49 (Mod) Shall have no sharp points / edges, other than those required

for function. COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8-13

AATCC 116-1 Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16.3-14 Option 3 Grade 4.0 minimum at 10 AFU.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of Origin must be on the front side of the label English and French language are required by NPG Location of label:

Products with a neck - label must be in the Center BackNeck.All other products - conspicuous location, easily foundby the consumer. e.g. for bottoms a label sewn into theinside waistband would be readily accessible

Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.Faux Fur Labeling New York General Business

Law § 399-AAA Any product containing imitation fur including imitation fur

trims must have the statement “FAUX FUR” on the fibercontent. e.g. “FAUX FUR 100% ACRYLIC.”

Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, fiber content and carelabel to be in English and French.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registration

number from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel,

accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc. All new material must be used, specific cleaning process

for feathers and down. A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

Packaging & Labeling Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 or NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130

Consumer Packaging & Labeling Act, R.S.1985, c. C-38 and Regulations, C.R.C., c. 417

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished Size (English & Metric.

Verify Label Claims (if applicable) CPSD-GB-08612-MTHD Must comply with all claims (water proof etc.) Use Labeling (If applicable) CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD Use/care instructions that are clear and understandable

shall be provided in language appropriate to destination countries.

Warning or Cautionary Statements CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD Shall be labeled "This is not a toy, for decoration only."

Samples for testing Number of Samples Required for Critical Package Testing

Production tests 5 complete stockings 2 Tree skirts

Additional fabric/garments maybe required for special claims validation and trim items.

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SCOPE; NPS-G35 TOWELS- Bath and Beach Towels For toweling bath mats see rug performance specification NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Formaldehyde Spot Test/JIS L1041 Spot: Negative or JIS L1041: Adults - 75 ppm pH AATCC 81 100% Wool, Wool Blends, Camel, Cashmere, Nylon: 4.5-7.0.

Whites: 5.0-7.0 All others: 6.0-8.0.

FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Textile Products Textile Flammability Regulations

CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008 Plain surface: 3.5 Seconds or more. Raised surface: 4.0 Seconds or more if it exhibits ignition or fusion of the base fibers.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Fiber Content AATCC 20-13/AATCC 20A-14 Blends: 3% maximum tolerance.

Single fiber: 0% tolerance. Yarn Construction (type & ply) ASTM D1244 As claimed. Yarn Size ASTM D1059-01 As claimed +/- 5%. Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As claimed +/- 5%. Fabric Count (thread count) ASTM D3775 As claimed +/- 5%. Ground / Pile Ratio CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD As claimed. Number of Loops (loops per sq. inch) CPSD-SL-31078-MTHD As claimed. Product Weight (lbs. / dozen) ASTM D3776 (modified) As claimed +/- 5%. WORKMANSHIP Defects and Workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. PERFORMANCE Appearance After Care (laundering) Visual Appearance

CPSD-SL-31055 Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Satisfactory.

Dimensional Stability After Home Laundering

AATCC 135/AATCC150-12 After 3 Home Launderings

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Length & Width +/-5% maximum.

Breaking Strength of Textile Fabrics ASTM D5034 20 lbf minimum. Surface Water Absorption of Terry Fabrics

ASTM D4772-14 after 1 home laundering

Kitchen towels: 50% minimum. Bath / beach towels: 75% minimum.

COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC 61-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum.

Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8-13 AATCC 116-13

Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4.0 minimum. Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4.0 minimum (rated with UV suppressor) Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16.3-14 Option 3 Grade 4.0 minimum at 20 AFU. Colorfastness to Water AATCC 107-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 Minimum.

Staining: Grade 3.0 Minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 Minimum.

Colorfastness to Chlorinated Pool Water (beach towels only)

AATCC 162-11 Option 1 - Launderometer

Color change: Grade 3.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Sea Water (beach towels only)

AATCC 106-13 Color change: Grade 4.0 minimum. Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of Origin must be on the front side of the label English and French language are required by NPG Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found

by the consumer. Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack. Fiber Content 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance Follow the label listed in the tech pack and as

recommended by the testing lab.

RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303 Textile labeling and advertising regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products.

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the Tech Pack.

Care Label 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, fiber content and Care label to be in English and French.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registration number from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel, accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc.

All new material must be used, specific cleaning process for feathers and down

A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the tech pack

Packaging & Labeling

Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 or NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130

Consumer Packaging & Labeling Act, R.S.1985, c. C-38 and Regulations, C.R.C., c. 417

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished size (English & Metric).

Samples for testing

Number of Samples Required for Critical Package Testing

Production Test: 3 large towels Additional colors: 1 yard of fabric per color

Additional fabric/garments maybe required for special claims validation and trim items

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SCOPE; NPS-G37 DOWN COMFORTERS, PILLOWS & THROW, DOWN ALTERNATIVE COMFORTER NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Formaldehyde Spot Test/JIS L1041 Spot: Negative or JIS L1041: Adults - 75 ppm. Perfluorooctane sulfonate-PFOS and perfluorooctanoic acid-PFOA

Solvent extraction, LC-MS-MS analysis

Non-detectable (limit = 0.05ppm / 1 µg/m²).

Phthalates (reuseable storage bags) Solvent extraction with GC-MS/LC-MS analysis

BBP, DBP DEHP, DINP, DIDP, DnOP, DnHP Maximum 0.1% (1000 ppm).

FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Bedding CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008 Applies to products made in whole or in part of textile fibers

and designed for use on a pillow or on a bed, cot, crib, or other furniture designed to be used for sleeping. ---Plain surface: 7 seconds or more. ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 7 seconds or more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Fiber Content AATCC 20-13/AATCC 20A-14 Blends: 3% maximum tolerance.

Single fiber: 0% tolerance. Yarn Construction (type & ply) ASTM D1244-98 As claimed. Yarn Size ASTM D1059-01 As claimed +/- 5%. Fabric Count (thread count) ASTM D3775 As claimed +/- 5%. Down & Feather: content ASTM D4524-86 R2012/IDFB

part 3 As specified.

Down & Feather: Turbidity Cleanliness IDFB Part 11-A/JIS 6.5/EN 1164 Less than 10 NTU Hypo-allergenic / Super Clean Claims: < 7 NTU.

Down & Feather: Filling Power IDFB Part 10-B [Steam conditioning] Minimum 500 in³/oz.

Down & Feather: Oxygen Number IDFB part 7/JIS 6.6/EN 1162/ASTM D4522-04 R2012

Less than 10. Hypo-allergenic / Super clean claims: ≤ 4.8.

Down & Feather: Downproofness - Tumbling Nethod (shell & baffle)

FTMS 191-A Method 5530 (Mod)

Fabric fill with down and feather is agitated in a tumbler for 45 minutes to simulate long-term customer usage. Down proofness is then rated. Minimum Grade 4: maximum of 2 small feathers and few fibers pass through.

WORKMANSHIP Defects and Workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. PERFORMANCE Appearance After Aare (laundering and/or dry cleaning)

Visual Appearance CPSD-SL-31055

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Satisfactory.

Dimensional Stability After Home Laundering

AATCC 135-12/AATCC150-12 After 3 Home Launderings or After 1 Hand Wash CPSD SL-31042

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Woven: +/-3% maximum.

Dimensional Stability to Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene

AATCC 158-11 After 1 dry cleaning

Tested according to the care listed in the tech pack Woven: +/-3% maximum.

Seam Strength ASTM D1683-11a ≤ 2.0 oz/yd² - Minimum 15 lbf. 2.0-4.0 oz/yd² - Minimum 20 lbf. 4.0-8.0 oz/yd² - Minimum 25 lbf. ≥ 8.0 oz/yd² - Minimum 30 lbf.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8-13

AATCC 116-13 Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4.0 minimum. Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4.0 minimum. Colorfastness to Light (outer cover) AATCC 16.3-14 Option 3 Grade 3.5 minimum at 20 AFU. LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of origin must be on the front side of the label English and French language are required by NPG. Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found

by the consumer. Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack. Fiber Content 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance. Follow the label listed in the tech pack and as

recommended by the testing lab.

RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303 Textile labeling and advertising regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products.

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the Tech Pack.

Care Label 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently. Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, fiber content and care label to be in English and French.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registration

number from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel,

accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc. All new material must be used, specific cleaning process

for feathers and down. A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

Law Label International Sleep Products

Association US Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished Size (English & Metric).

Samples for testing

Number of Samples Required for Critical Package Testing

Production 1 twin size comforters 2 throws 3 pillows Additional Colors: 1 yard of fabric in each color

Additional fabric/products may be required for special claims validation.

Home Textiles Performance Specification POT HOLDER, OVEN MITTS, APRONS, CANVAS TOTES,

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SCOPE; NPS-G44 POT HOLDER, OVEN MITTS, APRONS, CANVAS TOTES, KITCHEN TOWELS Coordinating Pieces – Textiles NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 – BASED ON CONSENT JUDGEMENT OF RELATED COURT CASES NEW REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY ANALYTICAL Perfluorooctane Sulfonate-PFOS and Perfluorooctanoic Acid-PFOA

Solvent extraction, LC-MS-MS analysis

Non-detectable (limit = 0.05ppm / 1 µg/m²).

FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Textile Products CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008 Plain surface: 3.5 Seconds or more.

Raised surface: 4.0 Seconds or more if it exhibits ignition or fusion of the base fibers.

Flammability of Clothing Textiles- US (Aprons only)

16 CFR 1610 Class 1 for all colors

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Fiber Content AATCC 20-13/AATCC 20A-14 Blends: 3% maximum tolerance.

Single fiber: 0% tolerance. Dimensions CPSD-GB-01056-MTHD As claimed (-0% / +5%). WORKMANSHIP Defects and Workmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. PERFORMANCE Dimensional Stability After Home Laundering

AATCC 135-12/AATCC150-12 After 3 Home Launderings or CPSD SL-31042 After 1 Hand Wash

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Woven: +/-3% maximum.

Appearance After Care (laundering and/or dry cleaning)

Visual Appearance CPSD-SL-31055

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack Satisfactory.

Seam Strength ASTM D1683-11a 20 lb. minimum. Oven Mitt and Pot Holder Temperature Gradient

CPSD-HL-06505-MTHD Temperature shall not exceed 160 °F within 30 seconds of exposure to heat sources at 300 °F, 350 °F and 400 °F. Tested sequentially. No melting or burning shall occur within 3 minutes of application of the heat source.

Thermal Insulation BS 6526:1998 AMD 2002 Annex A (mod)

3 samples are tested. The insulated temperature change should not exceed 30 °C (54 °F) in 10 seconds. If all 3 samples fail, then the product fails.

COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC 61-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum.

Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8-13 AATCC 116-13

Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of origin must be on the front side of the label English and French language are required by NPG Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found

by the consumer. Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack. Fiber Content (Apron) 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance Follow the label listed in the tech pack and as.

recommended by the testing lab.

RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303 Textile labeling and advertising regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products.

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the Tech Pack.

Care Label (Apron or if labeled) 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently. Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, fiber content and care label to be in English and French.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registration

number from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel,

accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc. All new material must be used, specific cleaning process

for feathers and down. A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

Packaging & Labeling

Fair Packaging & Labeling Act 16 CFR 500 or NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 Consumer Packaging & Labeling Act, R.S.1985, c. C-38 and Regulations, C.R.C., c. 417

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric). Finished Size (English & Metric.

Samples for testing

Number of Samples Required for Critical Package Testing

Production Tests 6 Pot holders + 1 yard of fabric per color 6 Oven mitts + 1 yard fabric per color 2 Aprons + 1 yard fabric per color 2 Totes + 1 yard fabric per color Additional colors: 1 yard of fabric per color

Additional fabric/products may be required for special claims validation.

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SCOPE; NPS-G45 OUTDOOR PILLOW / CHAIR PADS NOTE: THE AGENT/MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION.

EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT SPECIAL CLAIMS ANALYTICAL Formaldehyde Spot Test/JIS L1041 Spot: Negative or JIS L1041: Adults - 75 ppm. Perfluorooctane Sulfonate-PFOS and Perfluorooctanoic Acid-PFOA

Solvent extraction, LC-MS-MS analysis

Non-detectable (limit = 0.05ppm / 1 µg/m²)

Total Lead in Surface Coating 16 CFR 1303 CPSC-CH-E1003-09.1

Must comply with all US and Canadian regulations.

Shall not exceed 90 ppm (0.009%). -Will composite up to 3 colors. If any color in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit (72 ppm), based on the lowest weight component, individual colors will be analyzed.

Flame Retardants Solvent extraction with GCMS /LC-MS analysis

Materials with flame retardant finishes shall not contain any detectable level of Tris (2, 3-dibromopropyl) phosphate (TRIS) Tris (2- Tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) Tris (2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate(TCPP) Tris (1, 3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate (TDCPP) Decabromodiphenyl ether (also known as decaBDE,

deca-BDE, DBDE, deca, decabromodiphenyl oxide, DBDPO, or bis (pentabromophenyl) ether)

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD). FLAMMABILITY Canadian Flammability Textile Products CAN/CGSB - 4.2, No. 27.5:2008 Plain surface: 3.5 seconds or more.

Raised surface: 4.0 seconds or more if it exhibits ignition or fusion of the base fibers.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions CPSD-GB-01056-MTHD Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims (-0%/

+5%). Fiber Content (Canada only if applicable) CAN/CGSB 4.2 NO. 14-2005

/AATCC 20-11 & 20A-13 Blends - report actual (5% maximum tolerance). Single fiber - report actual (0% tolerance).

WORKMANSHIP Defects and Sorkmanship CPSD-GB-01057-MTHD No major defects. PERFORMANCE Dimensional Stability After Home Laundering

AATCC 135-12/AATCC150-12 After 3 Home Launderings or CPSD SL-31042 After 1 Hand Wash

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack. Woven: +/-3% maximum. Knit: +/-5% maximum.

Appearance After Care if Labeled (laundering)

Visual Appearance CPSD-SL-31055

Tested according to the care listed in the Tech Pack. Satisfactory

Tearing strength ASTM D1424-09 R2013e1 2.0 lb. minimum. Breaking Strength of Textile Fabrics ASTM D5034-09 R2013 25 lbf. minimum. Seam Strength ASTM D1683-11a 15.0 lb. minimum. Water Repellency: Spray Test AATCC 22-14 Original: 90 (ISO 4) minimum. Resistance to Corrosion (metal components or coatings)

ASTM B117-16 (mod) Shall withstand 24 hours in 1% salt spray (fog) with no noticeable oxidation / corrosion / visual changes.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated AATCC 61-13 Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum.

Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

Colorfastness to Crocking AATCC 8-13 AATCC 116-13

Leather / Suede Dry: Grade 3.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 1.5 minimum. Textiles Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum. Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum.

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16.3-14 Option 3 Grade 4.0 minimum at 40 AFU Colorfastness to Water AATCC 107-13 Color change: Grade 4.0 minimum.

Color staining: Grade 3.0 minimum. Self-staining: Grade 4.5 minimum.

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EVALUATION CITATION/METHOD CRITERIA/REQUIREMENT LABELING – Listed below are general requirements and do not include the entire labeling regulations Country of Origin 16 CFR 300/303, 19 CFR

134.11 Canada Customs Tariff / Marking of Imported Goods Regulations / SOR-94-10 / Marking of Imported Goods Memorandum D11-3-1

Country of origin must be on the front side of the label English and French language are required by NPG. Location of label: Products with a neck - label must be in the Center Back

Neck. All other products - conspicuous location, easily found by the consumer. e.g. for bottoms a label sewn into the inside waistband would be readily accessible.

Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack. Fiber Content 16 CFR 300/303

Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551)Part 1 - labeling; Part 3 - textile fibre

Generic name of the fiber must be used. Fibers are listed in descending order of predominance. Follow the label listed in the tech pack and as

recommended by the testing lab.

RN # & CA # 16 CFR 300/303 Textile labeling and advertising regulations (C.R.C. / c. 1551) sec 11 & 12

NPG requires manufacturers to use the NPG RN & CA numbers on all private label products.

The RN & CA numbers are listed in the Tech Pack.

Care Label (if labeled) 16 CFR 423 Canadian Standard for Care Labeling of Textiles /ASTM Care

Care label must be sewn in permanently. Follow the care label listed in the Tech Pack.

Quebec Bilingual Requirement - Charter of French Language

Quebec, R.S.Q., c. C-11 NPG requires country of origin, fiber content and care label to be in English and French.

Upholstered & Stuffed Articles Labeling CPSD-SL-PTCL-01990-CAN Canada requires the manufacturer to obtain a registration

number from 3 provinces Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Applies to all upholstered and stuffed products, apparel,

accessories, slippers, padding in back packs etc. All new material must be used, specific cleaning process

for feathers and down. A separate sewn in label with a specific format is required Follow the label listed in the Tech Pack.

Law Label International Sleep Products Association US

Must comply with all US and Canadian requirements. Manufacturer, packaging or distributors name & address

(or RN, CA number). Product identification. Net quantity of contents. Dimensions (English & Metric).

Finished size (English & Metric). Samples for testing

Number of samples required for Critical Package Testing

Production tests 3 complete samples Additional Colors: 1 yard of fabric per color

Additional fabric/garments maybe required for special claims validation and trim items