CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
AUGUST 2010
ALL CHILDREN’S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES NPS-1 (PAGE 1 OF 2) Fiber Content: All Fiber Contents End Use: Includes All Children’s Apparel In addition to performance specifications for trims and findings, children’s garments must comply with United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Rules and Guidelines. Test Test Method Performance Requirement Drawstrings - Hood & Neck - Waist and Bottoms - Bows
CPSC Guideline Visual Appearance Test
Small Parts Any part that fails (a) Attachment strength and (b) fits into the small parts cylinder. See circle at right for Small Parts “Choke Tube” diameter
16 CFR 1501
No hood and neck drawstrings No knots on ends. Permanent toggles are acceptable Functional drawstring ends measure no more than 3 inches from where they extend out of the garment when the waist is extended. Non-functional drawstrings secured at draw opening or center front. Ends are no longer than 6 inches. Functional strings and ribbons secure according to spec pack Non-functional bow, ribbons must be sewn to the garment at midpoint No small parts allowed on size ranges: 0-24 months,2-4T
**This includes but is not limited to snaps, zipper, button components, rhinestones, beads, sequins, decorations embellishments, etc. Attachment Strength Snaps -Manufacturing spec -Snap Together / Snap Apart -Attachment Strength Zippers -Slider tab-pull -Top/Bottom Stop Holding - Cross Chain Pull -Resistance to torque of pull & slider (in·lbf) (only YKK approved)
Buttons -Attachment Strength -Impact Resistance (Durable Press) -Wash test 20x extreme conditions (testing in development only) Metal and Plastic Hardware-Attachment Strength
1.25” Per Manufacturer D4846 ASTM D7142 ASTM D2061 ASTM D2061 ASTM D2061 ASTM F963
All components are to be attached using the automated equipment from the fastener manufacturer 2 lbs. min. / 8 lbs. max. 15 lbs. minimum at 10 seconds 15 lbs. 15 lbs. 60 lbs Basic Pull (in-lb) 1-2 4.0
3-4 4.0
5-7(A) 5-7(B) 4.0 4.0
8-9 7.8
ASTM F963-08
1-2 4.0
3-4 4.0
ASTM D7142 Mod. ASTM D5171
15 lbs. minimum at 10 seconds Pass (no breakage of any button is allowed) Pass
ASTM D7142
15 lbs. minimum at 10 seconds
10 7.8
Decorative Pull (in-lb) 5-7(A) 5-7(B) 4.0 4.0
8-9 7.8
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CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
AUGUST 2010
ALL CHILDREN’S APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES (PAGE 2 OF 2)
NPS-1 Test Mechanical and Physical test (as applicable)
Test Method ASTM F-963- 08
Performance Requirement Shall conform to use and abuse test (before and after)
Sharp Points and edges Any object that has a point sharp enough to activate the test device is considered a “Sharp Point”. This includes safety pins, sharp edges on metal hardware, Hook and Loop Tape (Velcro) zipper teeth, zipper stops and embellishments, etc. Lead Content (Painted/Colored Surfaces)
16 CFR 1500.48 16 CFR 1500.49
No sharp points. Ages 0-8 Years
ASTM E1613/E1645 16 CFR 1303 EPA3050B /EPA 3051
0.009% lead by weight (All Kids)
Total Lead Content- Textiles and Substrates Illinois Lead Poisoning Act (Children’s sleepwear) Phthalates (plastic coated items) Bibs and Children’s sleepwear with non-skid foot covering, screen prints on children sleepwear (as applicable) Liquid Toxicity
ASTM D3421
Formaldehyde Prints on children garments (all ages) must be tested for formaldehyde, blankets
JIS L 1041 AATCC 112
pH Level Tracking label (Effective Aug 2009, all children’s product require tracking label)
AATCC 81 CPSIA
16 CFR 1500.231
0.03% lead by weight (All Kids) <0.004% lead by weight (children’s sleepwear) Requires warning hangtag if total lead content between 0.004%0.06% Maximum 0.1% (All Kids)
Hazardous chemicals must not be present. (All Kids) Ages 0-4 years- 20ppm Ages 4 years and over: 75 ppm
pH 6-8 Tracking labels must conform to CPSIA requirement.
The Agent /Vendor is responsible to insure that the referenced style conforms to all the performance requirements listed on this specification.
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CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
AUGUST 2010
CHILDREN’S KNIT SLEEPWEAR NPS-2 Fiber Content: 100% Cotton, 100% Polyester, CVC and CVS Blends End Use: Children’s Sleepwear Test Flammability- All fabrics -Children’s Sleepwear
Test Method 16 CFR Part 1610 16 CFR Part 1615/1616
Performance Requirement Class 1 Pass
Fabric Weight Thread Count (courses/wales) Yarn Size
ASTM D3887 ASTM D3887 ASTM D1059, D1244
as specified 5% As specified 5% as specified + 1 yarn size
Fabric Width (cuttable) Fiber Content
Direct Measurement AATCC 20/20A
Appearance after Laundering Dimensional Stability - after three Launderings
Visual Inspection Following Care Label AATCC 135/150
Skew
AATCC 179 Method 2
Bursting Strength Seam Strength (stetchability)
ASTM D3786 ASTM/AATCC TS-015 using existing seams ASTM D3512 AATCC 15
As specified Single Fiber: No tolerance Blended Fiber: 3% Satisfactory General Knits: ± 5% Maximum Fleece/French Terry: ± 6% Maximum Waffle/Ottoman: ± 8% Maximum Rib ± 7% Maximum Tops: +/-4% Maximum Bottoms: +/-3% Maximum Stripes: +/-5% Maximum 40 lbs. 35% elongation or minimum 7 lbs. pressure
Pilling Resistance Perspiration
Class 3.5 at 30 minutes Color change: Class 4.5 Staining: Class 4.0 Color change: Class 4.0
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach (If indicated by Care Label) Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach (If indicated by Care Label) Lightfastness (20 hours AFU exposure) Colorfastness to Laundering
ASTM/AATCC TS-001 ASTM/AATCC TS-001 AATCC 16 E
Crocking
AATCC 8/116
pH Level Formaldehyde Prints on children garments (all ages) must be tested for formaldehyde, blankets
AATCC 81 JIS L 1041 AATCC 112
Light –Medium Color change: 3.5 Light –Medium Dark Color Change: 4.0 4.0 Staining: 4.0 4.0 Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 Light –Medium Dark Dry: 4.0 4.0 Wet: 3.0 2.5 pH 6-8 Ages 0-4 years- 20ppm Ages 4 years and over: 75 ppm
Phthalates (plastic coated items) Bibs and Children’s sleepwear with non-skid foot covering, screen prints on children sleepwear (as applicable)
ASTM D3421
Maximum 0.1% (All Kids)
Illinois Lead Poisoning Act (Children’s sleepwear)
AATCC 61/132
Color change:
Class 4.0 Dark 4.0 Special 4.0 3.0 4.5 Special 3.5 2.5
<0.004% lead by weight (children’s sleepwear) Requires warning hangtag if total lead content between 0.004%-0.06%
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CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
AUGUST 2010
CHILDREN’S WOVEN SLEEPWEAR NPS-12 Fiber Content: 100% Cotton, 100% Polyester, CVC and CVS Blends End Use: Children’s Sleepwear Test Flammability- all fabrics -Children’s Sleepwear Fabric Weight Thread Count (warp/fill) Yarn Size Fabric Width (cuttable) Fiber Content Dimensional Stability -after three Launderings Appearance after Laundering Skew
Test Method 16 CFR Part 1610 16 CFR Part 1615/1616 ASTM D3776 ASTM D3775 ASTM D1059, 1244 Direct Measurement AATCC 20/20A
Tensile Strength
Following Care Label AATCC 135/150 Visual Inspection AATCC 179 Method 2 ASTM D5034
Tear Strength
ASTM D1424
Seam Strength
ASTM D1683 using existing seams ASTM D434 using existing seams ASTM D4966 ASTM D4970 AATCC 15
Seam Slippage Abrasion Resistance Pilling Resistance Perspiration
Performance Requirement Class 1 Pass As specified 5% As specified 5% As specified + 1 yarn size As specified Single Fiber: No tolerance Blended Fiber: 3% Length and Width: 5% Maximum Satisfactory 3% Maximum 2
2
2
<68 g/m 68-135 g/m >135 g/m Tops: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 30 lbs. Bottoms: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 35 lbs. 2 < 68 g/m > 68 g/m2 Tops 1.5 lbs. 2.0 lbs. Bottoms 1.5 lbs. 2.5 lbs. 25 lbs. 20 lbs. @ 1/4 “ Class 4.0 after 15,000 cycles Class 4.0 after 100 cycles Color change: Class 4.5 Staining: Class 4.0 Color change: Class 4.0
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach (If indicated by Care Label) Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine bleach (If indicated by Care Label) Lightfastness (20 hours AFU exposure) Colorfastness to Laundering
ASTM/AATCC TS-001 ASTM/AATCC TS-001
Crocking
AATCC 8/116
pH Level Formaldehyde Prints on children garments (all ages) must be tested for formaldehyde, blankets
AATCC 81 JIS L 1041 AATCC 112
Light -Medium Dark 3.5 4.0 Light -Medium Dark Special Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0 Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0 Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5 Light -Medium Dark Special Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5 Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5 pH 6-8 Ages 0-4 years- 20ppm Ages 4 years and over: 75 ppm
Phthalates (plastic coated items) Bibs and Children’s sleepwear with non-skid foot covering, screen prints on children sleepwear (as applicable) Illinois Lead Poisoning Act (Children’s sleepwear)
ASTM D3421
Maximum 0.1% (All Kids)
AATCC 16 E AATCC 61/132
Color change:
Class 4.0
Color change:
<0.004% lead by weight (children’s sleepwear) Requires warning hangtag if total lead content between 0.004%-0.06%
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CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
AUGUST 2010
SOCKS AND HOSIERY NPS-9 Fiber Content: All Fibers and Blends End Use: Hosiery, Socks, Pantyhose, Tights, Half Hose, Slipper Socks Test Flammability
Test Method 16 CFR Part 1610
Performance Requirement Class 1
Thread Count (courses/ wales) Yarn Size
ASTM D3887 ASTM D1059,D1244
As specified 5% As specified + 1 yarn size
Fiber Content
AATCC 20/20A
Appearance after Laundering
Visual Inspection
Single Fiber: No Maximum Acceptable Level Blended Fiber: 3% Satisfactory
Following Care Label Dimensional Stability -after 3 machine or hand washings AATCC 135/150
Must fit labeled size range of NAHM model
Pilling Resistance Skid Resistance (for slipper socks with non-skid) Abrasion (Socks)
ASTM D3514 ASTM F609-79
Class 3.0 @ 300 cycles 0.40 minimum
ASTM D3886 Heel & Toe
400 Cycles minimum on Athletic Socks 200 Cycles minimum on Casual/Dress Socks
Perspiration
AATCC 15
Class 4.5 Class 4.0
Dry Wicking (if claimed)
ITS Method (SOP#411) AATCC 61
Color change: Staining: 6” after 30 min. Color Change: Staining: Self-Staining: Color change:
Class 4.5 Class 4.0 Class 4.5 Class 4.0
Color change:
Class 4.0
Colorfastness to Laundering
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach ASTM/AATCC TS(If Indicated by Care Label) 001 ASTM/AATCC TSColorfastness to Non-Chlorine 001 Bleach (If indicated by care label) Crocking AATCC 8/116
Dry: Class 4.0 Wet: Class 3.0 0.009% lead by weight (All Kids)
Lead Content (Painted/Coated Surfaces) Total Lead Content- Children’s garments that contain metallic yarns or embellishments, Rhinestones etc, Formaldehyde Prints on children garments (all ages) must be tested for formaldehyde, blankets
ASTM E1613/E1645 16 CFR 1303 EPA3050B /EPA 3051
AATCC 112
Ages 4 years and over: 75 ppm
pH Level Phthalates (plastic coated items) Non-skid Children’s Socks
AATCC 81 ASTM D3421
pH 6-8 Maximum 0.1% (All Kids)
JIS L 1041
0.03% lead by weight (All Kids)
Ages 0-4 years- 20ppm
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CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
AUGUST 2010
PLUSH & RATTLE TOYS (PAGE 1 OF3)
NPS-31 Fiber Content: All Fibers End Use: Stuffed Toys and Dolls
Test
Flammability Material Quality Small Parts Sharp Points, Edges Total Lead Content- ( dyed / undyed Textiles are exempt)
Soluble Heavy Metals Content of Paint Surface Coating
Phthalates (CPSIA) (CA Legislature Assembly Bill AB1108)
Test Method
16 CFR Part 1610, 1615,1500.44 Visual Assessment
16 CFR 1501 Pull Test 16 CFR 1500.48, 1500.49 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-314)
ASTM F963-08, Section 4.3.5.2 / 8.3
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110314), 16 CFR 1303, ASTM F963-08 Section4.3.5.1 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-314) / ASTM D3421
ASTM F963-08, Section 4.3.8
Stuffing Cleanliness
ASTM F963-08 Section 4.3.7; A.O.A.C. / Pennsylvania Regulations
Performance Requirement
Class 1, Pass Pass Constructed of New Material or Processed Material (clean) No small parts for children age 0-3 years Attachment Strength 15 lbs. 10 sec. No sharp points children age 0-8 years Any part of the product shall not contain more lead than the following limit (total lead content by weight). On or After August 14, 2009: 0.03% (300ppm) On or After August 14, 2011: 0.01% (100ppm) Shall not contain compounds of which the metal content of the soluble material exceeds the levels by weight (mg/kg) of the contained solid including pigments, film solids and driers Antimony (Sb) 60,Arsenic (As) 25, Barium (Ba) 1000, Cadmium (Cd) 75, Chromium (Cr) 60, Lead (Pb) 90, Mercury (Hg) 60, Selenium (Se) 500 Shall not contain lead or lead compounds in which the lead content is in excess of the following limit (the weight of the total content). On or After August 14, 2009: 0.009% (90ppm)
Toy or Child care article shall contain the following phthalates in concentrations below 0.1%: DEHP : Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate DBP : Dibutyl Phthalate BBP : Benzyl Butyl Phthalate In addition, Toy that can be placed in a child’s mouth or Child care article shall contain the following phthalates in concentrations below 0.1%: DINP : Diisononyl Phthalate DIDP : Di-isodecyl Phthalate DNOP : Di-n-octyl Phthalate Pacifiers, rattles, and teethers shall not intentionally contain Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate. Shall not contain more than 3% of total solid Loose fillers shall be visually evaluated for objectionable matter and labels shall be evaluated accordingly. Shall conform to Pennsylvania stuffing cleanliness requirements.
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CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
AUGUST 2010
PLUSH & RATTLE TOYS (PAGE 2 OF 3)
NPS-31 Fiber Content: All Fibers End Use: Stuffed Toys and Dolls
Test
Test Method Toy Safety Evaluation
Performance Requirement
ASTM F 963-08
Sound-Producing Toys
ASTM F963-08, Section 4.5 / 8.19
Shall conform to the requirements stated in this section before and after use and abuse tests.
Small Objects
ASTM F963-08, Section 4.6
Shall conform to the requirements stated in this section before and after use and abuse tests.
Accessible Edges
ASTM F963-08, Section 4.7
Accessible Points
ASTM F963-08, Section 4.9
Projections
ASTM F963-08 section 4.8
Bite Test
16 CFR 1500.51 & 52 (Mod.)
Wires or Rods
ASTM F963-08 section 4.10
Cords, Straps and Elastics
ASTM F963-08, Section 4.14 ASTM F963-08 section 4.25.1 4.25.9
Shall conform to the requirements stated in this section before and after use and abuse tests. Shall conform to the requirements stated in this section before and after use and abuse tests. Shall be free of hazardous projection or be protected before and after use and abuse tests, if intended for children under 8 years of age. Toy components or any accessible potion shall be tested at 50±0.5 lbf (222.4 N) applied for 10 seconds in accordance to the cited regulation. No potentially hazardous conditions (sharp points, sharp edges, or small parts) shall be detected. Shall conform to the requirements stated in this section before and after use and abuse tests. Less than 12” originally and at 5 lbs.
Battery-Operated Toys
Holes, Clearance Accessibility of Mechanisms Rattles
ASTM F963-08, Section 4.18 16 CFR 1510 ASTM F963-08, Section 4.23
Washable Toys
ASTM F963-08 section 8.5.1
Maximum allowable direct current potential shall not exceed 24 V nominal. Positive protection shall be provided that no primary battery will be charged up. All batteries shall not be accessible both before and after use and abuse tests for toys intended for children under 36 months of age. For all toys, battery that is a small part shall not be accessible before and after use and abuse test. Batteries of different types or capacities shall not be mixed within any single electrical circuit. The surfaces temperature of the batteries shall not exceed 71C during normal use and abuse, including stalled motor condition. No condition shall occur that would cause the toy to fail the temperature requirements or present a combustion hazard. No entrapment hazards Shall not be capable of entering & penetrating to the full depth of the cavity in the rattle test fixture and supplemental test fixture before and after use and abuse tests. No Safety Hazards
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CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
AUGUST 2010
PLUSH & RATTLE TOYS (PAGE 3 OF 3)
NPS-31 Fiber Content: All Fibers End Use: Stuffed Toys and Dolls
Test
Test Method Labeling
ASTM F 963-08
Battery-operated Toys Compartment Markings U.S. Federal Government Requirements Toys Requiring Cautionary Labeling
Visual Assessment
Age Grading
ASTM F963-08, Section 5.2 / Annex A1 and Determination Guidelines: Relating Children’s Ages to Toys Characteristic and Play Behavior 2002 by CPSC ASTM F963-08, Section 5.16 ASTM F963-08, Section 5.8 & 5.3 ASTM F963-08, Section 4.25.1.1 / 5.15
Promotional Statements and Other Materials Adult Assembly Labeling Battery -Operated Toys -Labeling
Producers’ Markings Normal Use Tests Drop Test Torque Test For Removal of Comp. Tension Test For Removal of Comp. Tension Test For Seams Compression Test Flexure Test Mouth-Actuated Toy Test Packaging Shipping Bedding Tag Labeling
Performance Requirement
UPLR 16 CFR 1500.19
ASTM F963-08, Section 7.1 ASTM F963-08
Permanently labeled to show correct battery orientation, polarity, voltage and size. Properly labeled according to state, federal and local requirements Provides Warning: “WARNING: Contains Small Parts Which Pose a Hazard For Children Under The Age of Three” “Please Remove All Plastic Tags Before Giving Toy To a Child. These Attachments Are Not Part of This Toy.” Properly Labeled
Properly Labeled without Inconsistencies Properly Labeled Labeled “Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries” “Do Not Mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc), or Rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) Be Properly Labeled No Safety Hazards
ASTM F963-08 ASTM F963-08
Table 5 (F963) Table 5 (F963)
ASTM F963-08
Table 5 (F963)
ASTM F963-08 ASTM F963-08 ASTM F963-08 ASTM F963-08 Visual Assessment Visual Assessment Visual Assessment Fair Products Labeling F.T.C. Labeling
Table 5 (F963) Table 5 (F963) Table 5 (F963) No Safety Hazards No hazards when opened No damage of boxed or package components Included with product Includes manufacturers’ name, address, zip code and country of origin
The Agent /Vendor is responsible to insure that the referenced style conforms to all the performance requirements listed on this specification.
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