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MOTHERS WORK TEST PROTOCOL FOR

MWRK-0141-US
Baby Apparel
Evaluation / Citation/Method / No. Samples / Criteria / Results / Rating

SUPPLEMENTAL PROTOCOLS

* CA Prop 65 / Applicable Section from Protocol CPSD-AN-PTCL-06572-US / - / The sample should be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65 to determine if additional testing or labeling is required.
*Children’s Product / Applicable section from
Protocol CPSD-TY-PTCL-08000-US / 8001-US / All / Review item for applicable testing for toy (8000) vs. non toy (8001) components.
Examples include pompoms, bubble patches, attached toys (keychain, compass, stuffed toys). For attached toys, toy lab to review.
*Special Claims
(See Note At End) / Applicable Section from Protocol CPSD-SL-PTCL-00992-US / Aii / The sample should be reviewed against the requirements of Special Claims Protocol to determine if additional testing or labeling is required.
Note: Additional cost, sample size & TAT may be required if testing to one or more supplemental protocol is necessary.
Please refer to the above referenced supplemental protocol(s) for additional information.

LABELING

One Time Use Products
**Fair Packaging and Labeling Act OR All Other Products
**Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulations / F.P. & L. Act
(16 CFR 500)
OR
NIST Uniform Laws and Regulations Handbook 130 / 1 / Manufacturer, Packer, or Distributor’s Name & Address (City, State & ZIP Code)
Product Identification
Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination so as to give accurate information to facilitate consumer comparison (U.S. and metric units).
**Country of Origin Marking - Packaging / 19 CFR 134.11 / 1 / Shall indicate country of origin legibly, permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to any mention of country other than country in which the article was manufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase.
Claim verification - Level 2 / CPSD-HL-08612-MTHD / Claim verification / All / Examine the retail packaging (or submitted artwork).
Record each objective (factual) claim which can be substantiated by the testing within this protocol and rate accordingly.
Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of this protocol need not be recorded.
Record all other objective (factual) and subjective (opinion) claims as ‘NT’ for Not Tested and rate as ‘FAIL’.
Fiber Content / 16 CFR 303/16 CFR 300 / 1 / Must be Visible at Point of Sale. If garment label is not visible through packaging, fiber content must be repeated on packaging.. Generic fiber name must be used and the contents spelled correctly and listed in descending order of predominance.
Note: To determine the actual percentage, please refer to the physical characteristics section for Fiber Content AATCC 20 / 20A/ASTM D629). If lab analysis does not match claimed, then the label will fail.
RN# Or WPL # Or Mfr. Name / 16 CFR 303 / 16 CFR 300 / 1 / Must be Visible at Point of Sale. Report actual.
Care Label / 16 CFR 423 / 1 / Must be Sewn in Permanently and Must Comply to Regulations. If label is not visible through packaging, care must be repeated on packaging.
Note: To determine the proper care instructions, please refer to testing results on Page 1 of report for confirmation of the proper care. If the lab analysis does not match the affixed or proposed label, then the label will fail.
Real Fur / Faux Fur / Visual/
New YorkState General Business Law Section 399-aaa/
Delaware Title 6 Chapter 25 / 1 / For goods sold in New York, Delaware via stores, catalog and internet must be listed on a permanent label, or a temporary tag or a sticker.
Note: To determine the actual content, please refer to AATCC 20 / 20A to verify real fur vs. fur. If lab analysis does not match claimed, then the label will fail.
Size / Visual / 1 / Visual Examination To Verify Presence
SAFETY (If applicable for children’s products)
Drawstrings Sizes 0-16 / Visual / Actual Measurement
CPSC Guideline,
ASTM F 1816,
New YorkState Law 391.b and AmendmentWisconsinState Law ATCP 139 / All / Hood and Neck Area
Hood and neck drawstrings are not allowed at all on any children’s clothing (outerwear and non-outwear). No toggles, knots or attachment at the free ends.
Waist and Bottom Area On Upper Garments (tops, jackets, dresses)
May not exceed 3 inches (75mm) in length on each side outside the drawstring channel when garment is expanded to its fullest width. Drawstrings must be bartacked at center back so string cannot be pulled out.
No toggles, knots or attachment at the free ends. Must be finished at both ends.
Use and Abuse
(small parts, sharp edges, points) / 16 CFR 1500
Section 51-53
(Modified) /
ASTM F963
Section 4.6-4.7 & 4.9 / All / No mechanical hazards or safety hazards
Any graspable component or decorative item in clothing shall not present any other mechanical hazards such as pinching, scissoring, bruising, lacerating, crushing, breaking or amputating
Graspable is defined as 0.040 inches (1.0mm) between the base of the component and the base surface of the garment.
DECORATIVE and FUNCTIONAL ITEMS. Decorative items (non-functional) include, but are not limited to: fabric flowers, buttons (decorative only), bows, beads, sequins, rhinestones, plastic flowers, screen prints, etc. Functional items (required to work properly to use the garment – i.e., button, unbutton) include buttons, snaps, rivets, hasps, zipper components, etc.
Torque: 4 in-lbs (Not applicable to buttons)
Tension: 15 lbs for 10 seconds
Modified = Expanded scope to other than toy products
Sharp Points / Edges / 16 CFR 1500
Section 48 & 49 (Modified) /
ASTM F963 / All / Shall have no sharp points / edges, other than those required for function.
Modified = Expanded scope to other than toy products
Small Parts / 16 CFR 1501 / All / The requirement of small parts for choking hazard applies to all DECORATIVE and FUNCTIONAL ITEMS
If the decorative or functional item fails attachment strength or appearance after laundering requirement, it will then be tested as a small part. If it can be manipulated to fit within a small parts cylinder circumference, then the item must fail.

*Appearance After Laundering or Dry Cleaning

(10 HL or 3DC) (For Fragile and Non Graspable Trim Components) / CPSD-SL-31055-MTHD / 1 / Non Graspable defined as less than 0.040 inches (1.0mm) between the base of the component and the base surface of the garment.
The product must be laundered 10 times or 3 dry cleanings according to care with no detachment after laundering.
Monofilament Thread / Visual / All / Note presence of any monofilament thread.
Zipper Guards / Visual / All / Must be present on garments with metal zipper. Optional for garment with other types of zippers
Hook & Loop Fastener / Visual / All / Must have rounded edges to eliminate risk of laceration

Ties, Cords & Ribbons

/ Standard measure / All / For sizes 0-4T ties, cords and ribbons are not to exceed 5.5” in total length.
For sizes 5-16 ties, cords and ribbons are not to exceed 8”.
Outerwear: For all sizes ties, cords and ribbons are not allowed in the neck and head area.
Pre tied bows: The center of the loop must be tacked on and the loop also tacked in the center to prevent untying. The loop of the pre tied bow should not exceed 3”.
Saliva (Infant & Toddlers) / 35 LMBG 82.10 / All / Resistant to Saliva (If Equivalent to Grade 4.5 or better)

ANALYTICAL

* Lead In Surface Coating
(Applicable on All Children’s Textile and Accessories With Surface Coating, Including Prints and Decals) / AOAC 974.02 modified / CPSD-AN-00001-MTHD / 1 / Shall not exceed 600 ppm (0.06% by weight) total lead.
*Formaldehyde
(Applicable to any product intended for prolonged skin contact.) / JIS L1041 / 2 / Infants and children < 36 months –
A-Ao = 0.05 (equals 16 ppm)
Adults and children > 36 months - 75 ppm
pH of Water-Extract / AATCC 81 / 2 / Whites: 5.5 ― 6.5
Others: 6 ― 8
*Nickel Release
(Applicable to any metal component intended for prolonged skin contact on articles or accessories that are worn) / 94/27/EC
EN 12472 (Wear and corrosion)
EN 1811 (Nickel Release) / 1 / Cannot exceed 0.5 Micrograms / cm² per week
FLAMMABILITY
Wearing Apparel Flammability / 16 CFR 1610 / Per Standard / (All colors) Class 1

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

*Fiber Content / AATCC 20/20A/
(ASTM D629) / 2 / Blends - Report Actual (3% Maximum Tolerance – FTC)
Single Fiber - Report Actual (0% Tolerance – FTC)
Fabric Weight (oz/sq yd) / ASTM D3776
Option C / 3 / As Claimed
<5 oz/sq yd: +/-10% maximum
>5 oz/sq yd: -5% / +10% maximum

CONSTRUCTION & WORKMANSHIP

Defects / Visual / All / Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters.

PERFORMANCE

Dimensional Stability
(after 3 HL) / AATCC 150
Per Care instructions / 1 / Woven:
General: 3% x 3%
Stretch w/spandex: 4% x 4%
Corduroy, Velvet, Terry, Flannel, Jacquard, Basket, Pique: 5% x 5%
Growth: +1% Maximum
Knit:
General Fabrics: -5% x -5%
Stretch Fabrics (With Spandex), Fleece/Sherpa/French Terry:-6% x -6%
Rib/ /Pique: -7% x -7%
Thermal: -8 % x 8%
Growth: +3% Maximum
Dimensional Stability
(after 1DC if applicable) / AATCC 158
Per Care instructions / 1 / Woven:
Shrinkage: -2.0% x -2.0%

Growth: +1.0% Maximum

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

General Appearance After Laundering, Dry Cleaning or Hand Washing

(3 HL, 1 DC or 1HW) / CPSD-SL-31055-MTHD / 1 / No obvious defects/observations affecting the end product performance/appearance. List all observations including color change/staining, seam appearance, wrinkling, skewing, pilling, fuzzing and performance of the components and trims.
For laminated products no bubbling, puckering, crack marks or blisters, or face fabric pilling.
Color Change: Grade 4
Self Staining: Grade 4.5
Skewing / AATCC 179
Method 1, Option 1 / 1 / 3% max
Pocket Bar-Tacking Strength / CPSD-SL-31027-MTHD / 1 / Non-Functional: 10 lbs
Functional: 15 lbs
Stress Points
(Bartacks, Reinforcement) / ASTM D1683 modified/
CPSD-SL-21683-STIP01 / 1 / 10.0 lbs. minimum
*Button/Snap Attachment Strength / CPSD-SL-31023-MTHD / 1 / 15 lbs for 10 secs. Minimum
Woven:
Tensile Strength / ASTM D5034 / 3 / If Fabric weight (Oz / sq yd):
<2.4: 15 lbs Minimum
2.5-4.0: 25 lbs Minimum
4.1-6.0: 30 lbs Minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric – 25 lbs.)
>6.0: 40 lbs Minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric – 35 lbs.)
Lining and pocketing:
20 lbs Minimum
Seam Strength /Slippage / ASTM D1683 / 1 / If Fabric weight (Oz / sq yd):
<2.4: 10 lbs Minimum
2.5-4.0: 15 lbs Minimum
4.1-6.0: 20 lbs Minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric – 15 lbs.)
>6.0: 25 lbs Minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric – 20 lbs.)
Lining and pocketing:
15 lbs Minimum
Knit:
Seam Elongation / CPSD-SL-31051-MTHD / AATCC / ASTM TS-015 / 1 / 30% and / or 6.0 lb
Bursting Strength / ASTM D3786 / 1 / General :
< 3.0 oz./sq yd.- 30 psi
>3.0 oz./sq yd.- 45 psi
Highly Stretch Fabric: 40 psi
Lace/ Mesh: Not applicable
*Zipper Performance
Zipper Operability / ASTM D2062 / 1 / See Below Chart For Criteria
Slider Lock Hold / ASTM D2061 / 1 / See Below Chart For Criteria
Top Stop Strength / ASTM D2061 / 1 / See Below Chart For Criteria
Bottom Stop Pull Off / ASTM D2061 / 1 / See Below Chart For Criteria
Chain Crosswise Strength / ASTM D2061 / 1 / See Below Chart For Criteria
COLORFASTNESS
Actual Laundering
(After 1HL, 3 HL as per care label) / AATCC 150 (Modified) / CPSD-SL-31053-MTHD / As Per Care / 1 / Color Change: Grade 4 Minimum after 3 HL
Staining: Grade 3 Minimum after 1HL
Self- staining: Grade 4.5 Minimum after 3 HL
(Modification = Adding Multifiber to Specimen)
HandWash
(After 1HW as per care label) / CPSD-SL-31042-MTHD / As Per Care / 1 / Color Change: Grade 4 Minimum
Staining: Grade 3 Minimum
Self- staining: Grade 4.5 Minimum
(Modification = Adding Multifiber to Specimen)
Commercial Dry Clean
(After 1DC If Applicable) / AATCC 158 Modified / 1 / Color Change: Grade 4 Minimum
Self- staining: Grade 4.5 Minimum
(Modification = Scope is Expanded to Evaluate Color)
Chlorine Bleach / CPSD-SL-31003-MTHD / 1 / Grade 4 minimum
Non-Chlorine Bleach / CPSD-SL-31004-MTHD / 1 / Grade 4 minimum
Crocking / AATCC 8 / 116 / 1 / Dry: Grade 4 Minimum
Wet: Grade 3 Minimum
EXCEPTIONS: Pigment dyes andDark Colors
Dry: Grade 3 Minimum
Wet: Grade 2 Minimum

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

ZIPPER PERFORMANCE

Zipper Size / 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-7 / 8-9 / 10
Chain Crosswise Strength (lbf, min) / Brass/Nickel / 77.2 / 121.3 / 110.3 / 110.3 / 176.4
Aluminum / 55.0 / 77.2 / 110.3 / 110.3 / 110.3
Plastic / - / 59.5 / 88.2 / 110.3 / 132.3
CEF (Coil) / 77.2 / 88.2 / 143.3 / - / 220.5
Slider Lockhold (lbf, min) / Brass/Nickel / 8.8 / 19.8 / 13.2 / 15.4 / 15.4
Aluminum / 8.4 / 8.8 / 13.2 / 15.4 / 15.4
Plastic / - / 6.6 / 7.7 / 13.2 / 15.4
CEF (Coil) / 4.4 / 4.4 / 11.0 / - / 15.4
Operability (open/close) (lbf, max) / Brass/Nickel / 0.7 / 0.9 / 1.1 / 1.5 / 1.8
Aluminum / 0.7 / 0.9 / 0.9 / 1.1 / 1.8
Plastic / - / 1.1 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.0
CEF (Coil) / 1.1 / 0.9 / 1.5 / - / 2.0
Top Stop Strength (lbf, min) / Brass/Nickel / 15.4 / 19.8 / 22.1 / 33.1 / 39.7
Aluminum / 15.4 / 17.6 / 22.1 / 33.1 / 39.7
Plastic / - / 17.6 / 22.1 / 33.1 / 39.7
CEF (Coil) / 15.4 / 17.6 / 26.5 / - / 39.7
Bottom Stop Strength (lbf, min) / Brass/Nickel / 11.0 / 17.6 / 17.6 / 26.5 / 33.1
Aluminum / 9.9 / 13.2 / 19.8 / 26.5 / 33.1
Plastic / - / 11.0 / 19.8 / 30.9 / 37.5
CEF (Coil) / 6.6 / 11.0 / - / - / 39.7

Key:

* / Additional Charge For This Test / ** / Mandatory Requirement

Results Key:

M / Meets / NM / Does Not Meet
NA / Not Applicable / NT / Not Tested
C / Claimed / R / Recorded
No. Of Samples Required For Complete Testing: / 3 / Client Approval:
No. Of (Fully Packed) Cartons For Transit Testing: / 1 / Creation Date: / October 23, 2008
No. Of Working Days For Complete Testing: / 7 / Editorial Revision Date: / October 27, 2008
Pricing Review Date:
Technical Review Date:
Pricing Information (US$) / USA / Europe / Overseas
Basic Test Package Price: / $ / 405.00 / $ / 278.00
*Additional Charges:

Lead in Surface Coating

/ $ / 79.00 / $ / Please refer to Local Price List

Appearance After Laundering or Dry Cleaning

/ $ / Please refer to Local Price List / $
Formaldehyde / $ / $
Nickel Release / $ / $
Fiber Content / $ / $
Button/Snap Attachment Strength / $ / $
Zipper Performance / $ / $
CA Prop 65 / CPSD-AN-PTCL-06572-US / CPSD-AN-PTCL-06572-US
Children’s Product / CPSD-TY-PTCL-08000-US / 8001-US / CPSD-TY-PTCL-08000-US / 8001-US
Special Claims / CPSD-SL-PTCL-00992-US / CPSD-SL-PTCL-00992-US

Revision History:

10/23/2008 – Create protocol per Irene’s draft (ir 081023) as per Daniel Pacheco by HK-KC Chi Wai Tao. (US-16981)

10/27/2008 – Add test line ‘Dimensional Stability (after 3 HL)’ per Irene’s draft (ir081027) as per Ryan Lau by HK-KC Chi Wai Tao. (US-16981)

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