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COSTCO WHOLESALE - TEST PROTOCOL
Title: Adult Knit Tops & Bottoms (Combined Regions)Protocol Number: 1102 0 DRAFT: 10 May 06
Protocol
Version
Description of Changes/Updates Approved by /
Date1102 0 Initial Release Costco Combined Regions USA, Mexico, Canada, UK,
Taiwan, Korea & Japan
Section Title Requirement Page
A LABELING REGULATION 2
B FLAMMABILITY REGULATION 4
C LABELING COSTCO STANDARDS 5
D CA PROP 65 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATION 5E PLASTIC BAG WARNING COSTCO STANDARDS 6
F PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS COSTCO STANDARDS 7
G CONSTRUCTION / WORKMANSHIP COSTCO STANDARDS 8
H NON-YKK BRAND ZIPPERS COSTCO STANDARDS 9
I YKK BRAND ZIPPERS COSTCO STANDARDS 10
J DIMENSIONAL STABILITY COSTCO STANDARDS 11
K PERFORMANCE COSTCO STANDARDS 15
L OTHER COMPONENTS TEST COSTCO STANDARDS 19
M COLORFASTNESS TESTS COSTCO STANDARDS 20
N ANALYTICAL TESTS REGULATION 25
O ADDITIONAL TESTS COSTCO STANDARDS 26
P PRICING AND ADDITIONAL NOTE (HK) - 31
P PRICING AND ADDITIONAL NOTE (US) 32Q ZIPPER REFERENCE CLASS CHART
FOR US, CANADA, MEXICO, KOREA &TAIWAN
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R ZIPPER REFERENCE CLASS CHART FOR JAPAN
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S ZIPPER REFERENCE CLASS CHART FOR UK
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Section A LABELING - REGULATION
LABELINGUSA
FTC 16 CFR 303All
SamplesLabel must be visible at point of sale, PerFTC 16CFR 303
MEXICONOM-004-SCFI-1994
AllSamples
Visible at point of sale. Generic fiber namemust be in Spanish and permanently sewninto each garment.Reference NOM-004-SCFI-1994
CANADACTLA, TL & AR
AllSamples
Label must be visible at point of sale,permanently attached and bilingual (English
and French).(Refer to applicable sections of the CanadianTextile Labeling Act and Textile Labeling and
Advertising Regulations).
TAIWAN & KOREAFTC
AllSamples
Label must be visible at point of sale, PerFTC 16CFR 303
JAPANCLL / HGQLL
AllSamples
Label must be visible at point of sale, PerCare Labeling Law for Domestic Articles andHousehold Goods Quality Labeling Law
FiberContentLabel
UK AllSamples
Label must be visible at point of sale, Perexplanatory guidelines on the textile products(Indications of Fiber Content) Regulations1986
USAFTC 16 CFR 423
AllSamples
Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waistor side seam of garment, Per FTC 16 CFR423.
MEXICONOM-004-SCFI-1994
AllSamples
Must be permanently sewn into eachgarment. Care label must include all four ofthe following:Washing: including method, watertemperature and soap or detergentDrying: including wringing or not, sun orshade, hung or flat, dryer type and settingIroning: Iron setting or no ironingBleaching instructions: use or not of chlorideor other whiteners.Written instructions in Spanish or symbolsthat are indicated in NMX-A-24. If othersymbols are used, Spanish language must
also be included.Reference NOM-004-SCFI-1994
CANADACAN/CGSB-86.1
AllSamples
Label must remain legible and bepermanently attached in a reasonablyconspicuous area. Canadian, ASTM or ISOcare symbols may be used. Wording tosupplement symbols must be in English &French. (Refer to National Standard ofCanada -Care Labeling of Textiles,CAN/CGSB-86.1, latest version).
Care Label
TAIWAN & KOREAFTC
AllSamples
Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waistor side seam of garment, Per FTC 16 CFR423
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JAPANCLL / HGQLL
AllSamples
Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waistor side seam of garment, Per Care LabelingLaw for Domestic Articles and HouseholdGoods Quality Labeling Law
UK AllSamples
Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waistor side seam of garment
USAFTC 19 CFR 134
AllSamples
Must Be Present Per FTC 19 CFR 134.11
MEXICONOM-004-SCFI-1994
AllSamples
Must be in Spanish and permanently sewninto each garment.Reference NOM-004-SCFI-1994
CANADACTLA, TL & AR
AllSamples
May be disclosed per applicable Sections ofCanadian Textile Labeling Act and TextileLabeling and Advertising Regulations.
TAIWAN & KOREAFTC
AllSamples
Must Be Present Per FTC 19 CFR 134.11
JAPANHGQLL
AllSamples
Must Be Present Per Prevention ofUnjustifiable Premium and Misbranding
Articles / Household Goods Quality LabelingLaw
Country OfOrigin
UK AllSamples
Must Be Present
USAFTC
AllSamples
Per FTC, must indicate an RN number, WPLnumber, identification of Manufacturer,Wholesaler, Importer or Retailer
MEXICO
NOM-004-SCFI-1994
All
Samples
Name and RFC# (Mexican tax ID) of the
manufacturer or importer, or commercialbrand must be permanently sewn into eachgarment.Reference NOM-004-SCFI-1994
CANADACTLA
AllSamples
Dealer identity may be disclosed byidentifying the name & full postal address orthe identification Number referred to as CANumber Textile labeling Act.
TAIWAN & KOREAFTC
AllSamples
Per FTC, must indicate an RN number, WPLnumber, identification of Manufacturer,Wholesaler, Importer or Retailer
RN Or WPLOr MfrName OrCA Or RFC
Or PL
JAPANPL
AllSamples
PL is requested under Product Liability Law
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Section B FLAMMABILITY - REGULATION
FLAMMABILITY - for US, Mexico, Canada*, Taiwan, Korea, & Japan.Others -
CPSC 16 /CFR 1610 /
CostcoWholesale
Mexico -
NMX-A-190-1995
General Wearing Apparel
*Low Risk Fabrics:
Plain surface fabricsweighing more than 2.6oz/sq. yard
All fabrics (both plainand raised surface)
regardless of weight,made entirely of thesefibers or combination ofthese fibers: acrylicmodacrylic, nylon,olefin polyester, wool
Japan - JISL1091
Sec.8.1.1 A-1
Exempt CPSC/CFR Requirement Of Class I only:
Raised Surface Fabrics 7 Seconds
Plain Surface Fabrics 3.5 Seconds
Costco Wholesale Requirement: No TimedSurface Flash Allowed For Raised SurfaceFabrics, Item must meet a class 1
Others -CPSC 16 /CFR 1610 /
CostcoWholesale
Mexico -NMX-A-190-
1995
*High Risk fabrics: Plainsurface fabrics weighingless than 2.6 oz/sq.yardand raised surface fabricsconsisting of fibers notlisted in the low riskcategory (example, cotton,ramie, linen, rayon).
Exempt: Leather Japan - JISL1091Sec.8.1.1 A-1
Test AllColors ForHigh RiskFabrics
FLAMMABILITY Canada* (in addition to US requirement)General Textiles Products- Garments for Adults
ProductSafety
Bureau Ref.Manual, Book
5, Part B,Method F01
(Re. ASTM D1230)
Test AllColors
Hazardous Products Act: Schedule l Part lItem 4,
Banned in Canada if flame spread is:---Plain Surface Fabrics : 3.5 Seconds or less---Raised-Fiber Fabrics: 4 seconds or lessand exhibit ignition or fusion of their basefibers.
Costco Wholesale Requirement: No TimedSurface Flash Allowed For Raised Surface
Fabrics
FLAMMABILITY UKGeneral Textiles Products- Flammability of textileand sleepwear fabrics
U.K.SleepwearRegulation
1952SI 1952 No.
2043
BS5722/BS5438
Test AllColors
300mm trip thread in less than 25 seconds
600mm trip thread in less than 50 seconds
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Section C LABELING COSTCO STANDARDS
LABELINGUS - All sewn-in labels must be in Englishand Spanish, per Costco Wholesale
Mexico All sewn-in labels must be inSpanish (NOM)
Canada All sewn-in labels must be inEnglish, Spanish and French.
Taiwan All sewn-in labels must be inEnglish and Chinese.
Korea All sewn-in labels must be in Englishand Korean.
Japan All sewn-in labels must be inJapanese.
Bilingual Labeling Visual Check AllSamples
UK- All sewn-in labels must be in English
Garment Size Visual Check AllSamples
Must be present and visible at top (inside) ofgarment
Hang Tag Visual Check AllSamples
Must be present and list size. (UPC, and itemnumber per Costco wholesale). Reportplacement and verify if placement meetsspecifications.
Stickers Visual Check AllSamples
Report size and placement of all stickers ongarment. Report any adverse effects of
sticker removal.Warning Label/Symbol Visual Check AllSamples
All Warning Label/Symbol must be in English,clear and visible on the sewn-in label.
The Lab Will Only Verify The English Version And Confirm That Other Different Languages Are Present.
Section D CA PROP 65 SUPPLEMENTAL PROTOCOLS REGULATION
All samples must be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65 to determine ifadditional testing or labeling is required.
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Section E PLASTIC BAG WARNING COSTCO STANDARDS
Costco Plastic Bag WarningStatement
Visual Check AllSamples
If Plastic Bags (Of Any Thickness) With APerimeter Of 5 Inches Or Greater (MeasureBag Laid Flat Down) Are Used In InnerPackaging, The Following Warning StatementMust Be Printed On Both Sides Of Each BagIn English, French and Spanish. For Asiacountries - Local Language in Chinese,Korean or Japanese must be also included.
WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation,keep this bag away from babies and children.Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages orplaypens. This bag is not a toy. Discard bagand any other packing materials immediatelyafter removing product. Do not re-use bag.
MISE EN GARDE : Pour viter tout risque desuffocation, tenir ce sac hors de la porte desbbs et des enfants. Ne pas utiliser dans lesberceaux, les lits, les carrosses ou les parcs.Ce sac nest pas un jouet. Jeter ce sac outout autre matriau demballageimmdiatement aprs avoir enlev lesproduits. Ne pas r-utiliser ce sac.
ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar riesgo de
sofocacin, mantenga esta bolsa alejada debebes y nios. No use en cunas, camas,carriolas o corralitos. Esta bolsa no es un
juguete. Tire la bolsa y los otros materialesde empaque immdiatamente. No re-use estabolsa.
This Must Be Printed On All Plastic BagsRegardless Of The Costco DestinationCountry For The Item
All 3 Languages Must Be In The Same FontSize, With Equal Presentation
If The Plastic Bag Is Large, The WarningsShould Be Printed In An Appropriate FontSize Such That They Are Clearly Visible And
Readable. If Necessary, The Printing ShouldBe Repeated Several Times On The SameBag
The Warning May Vary Somewhat InWording, The Lab Will Only Verify TheEnglish Version And Confirm That OtherWarnings Of Different Languages ArePresent
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Section F PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS COSTCO STANDARDS
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSOthers -
ASTM D3776
Mexico -NMX-A-072-
2001-INNTEX
Japan - JISL1096 sec.
8.4.2
Fabric Weight:Oz/sq.yd andGms./sq.meter
UK- BS EN12127
Average 3.0% Report average Claim:Actual:
Actual garment weight(Sweaters Only)
-Lb/doz
AllSamples
Report individual result and compare tospecifications for each size.+/- lb
Claim:Actual:
Others -ASTM D3887
Mexico -NMX-A-134-
1995-INNTEX
Japan - JISL1018
Thread Count(Wales/Courses)
UK-BS 5441
Avg. of 3 3.0% Report individual results and average Claim:Actual:
Others -ASTM D1059
Japan - JISL1018
Yarn Size
UK-BS 5441
Avg. of 3 3.0%, as claimed Claim:Actual:
Others -ASTM
D1059/D1244
Japan JIS
L1018
Yarn Structure
UK- BS ENISO 2061
1 Sample As claimed for ply and twist of yarnspecifications
Claim:Actual:
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Others -AATCC 20 /
ASTM D629 /D1909
Mexico -NMX-A-084-
1966
*Fiber Content(Note: Fiber ID onCashmere is onlyperformed by direct requestfrom Costco Wholesale)
Japan - JISL1030-2
0% Single Fiber
Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color
3% Blends as per FTC guidelines.
Claimed blends: Test all colors
Heathers (regardless of claims) Test allcolors
Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim,or between colors, test full protocol for eachcolor.
Claim:Actual:
UK-BS 4407
Verify Product Specification(As per Costco / vendorsSpec Sheet)
Visual Check AllSamples
See Product Specification per claimed on theproduct.
3% report failure
Section G CONSTRUCTION / WORKMANSHIP COSTCO STANDARDS
CONSTRUCTION /WORKMANSHIPWorkmanship Review ASTM F963
CostcoWholesale
AllSamples
No sharp points, sharp edges, pinching,scissoring, or lacerating
Defects ASTM 3990 All
Samples
No defects as identified in ASTM 3990
Visual Check AllSamples
Shall be free of impurities, contamination, dirt,no stains, discoloration, mildew, uneven color
Sensory AllSamples
Odors: None objectionable or adverse
Visual Check AllSamples
Components: None missing, malformed,fractured
Visual Check AllSamples
No poor sewing details, unfinished seams,tears, holes or obvious weak points that coulddevelop into a defect
Visual Check AllSamples
Hand feel should not be different fromapproval sample or fabric swatches
Zipper Type Visual Check AllSamples
Report FAILURE if not YKK brand, butcontinue testing. Determine zipper
classification by filling in following sectionsDefinition of YKK zipper number: This is a specific product code assigned for each zipper style, and is always an alpha-numeric code, such as 3CF, a chart showing all YKK zipper numbers is in the Costco Manual for apparel.
Definition of YKK Fastener class: This is a performance classification number (numeric only) which is assigned to YKKzippers, to denote which performance standard a zipper should meet.
Note: See general procedures for specific guidance on zipper testing
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Section H NON-YKK BRAND ZIPPERS COSTCO STANDARDS
Non-YKK Brand ZippersClosed Chain WidthMeasurement
Micrometer 1 Sample Using micrometer, report measurement ofzipper teeth to 1/32 of an inch
Zipper Tape WidthMeasurement
Actual- ruler 1 Sample Using ruler, report to 1/16 of an inch
YKK Zipper NumberEquivalent
Visual Check AllSamples
See Product Specification for vendor claim onthe YKK zipper number that most closelymatches the Non-YKK zipper used in thegarment. Record number.
Number:
YKK Fastener ClassEquivalent
Visual Check AllSamples
See Product Specification for vendor claim onthe YKK Fastener Class that most closelymatches the Non-YKK zipper used in thegarment. Record number.
Use the results from the Closed Chain Widthand Zipper Tape Width measurement test todetermine the YKK Fastener Class that ismost appropriate for the zipper. If FastenerClass 1-4, default to the most stringenttesting requirements.
Claim:
Actual:
Report YKK Fastener Class to be used fortesting.
Use the YKK Fastener Class chart todetermine which performance criteria shouldbe used in testing.
Class:
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Section I YKK BRAND ZIPPERS COSTCO STANDARDS
YKK Brand ZippersYKK Zipper Number/ Class Actual 1 Sample Determine the YKK Fastener Class by
following these steps:1. Look on back of slider head for YKK
zipper number (alpha-numeric)2. Look on Product Specifications Sheet to
determine claimed (if any) YKK zipperNumber and / or YKK Fastener Class
3. If YKK Fastener Class cannot be
determined in steps 1 or 2, look on theback of the slider head for the YKKFastener Class (single number-noletters). This number should be used asthe YKK Fastener Class. If FastenerClass 1-4, default to the most stringenttesting requirements.
4. IF the zipper is not marked with a YKKZipper Number or YKK Fastener Class,and no information is available in theProduct Specification Sheet, the Zippershould be measured. If Fastener Class1-4, default to the most stringent testingrequirements.
Use the YKK Fastener Class chart todetermine which performance criteria shouldbe used in testing
Claimed YKKZipper #:
Claimed YKK
Fastener Class:
Actual Fastenerclass:
Closed Chain WidthMeasurement (Test Only InCase of #4 above)
Micrometer 1 Sample Using micrometer, report measurement ofzipper teeth to 1/32 of an inch.
Zipper Tape WidthMeasurement (Test Only InCase of #4 above)
Actual-ruler 1 Sample Using ruler, report to 1/16 of an inch.
Drawstrings Visual Check 1 Sample Must be finished at both ends. 8 inch cordlength maximum, on each side, whengarment is fully extended per Costco
Monofilament Thread Visual Check 1 Sample Note presence of any monofilament thread
Hook & Loop Fastener Visual Check 1 Sample Must have rounded edges to eliminate risk of
laceration
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Others -AATCC 135
Mexico -NMX-158-
1999-INNTEX
Measured Width (fabricbenchmarks)
Japan - JISL1018 sec.8.54.4 (G)
1 Sample See shrinkage tolerance (above) 1.2.3.
UK-BS EN ISO
6330
GARMENTS
Tops:3 Home Launderings Or 1Dry Cleaning
Measure Critical Fit Areas
1.Original (in.)2.Washed/DryCleaned (in.)
3.Shrinkage(%)
- Total Length (HPS) 1.2.3.
- Body Width (1 BelowArm) 1.2.3.
- Arm Opening 1.2.3.
- Center Back SleeveLength
1.2.3.
- Neck Opening
Others -AATCC 150Or 158 for dry
cleaning
Mexico -NMX-158-
1999-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0217 per
care label
UK-BS EN ISO
6330
1 Sample See shrinkage tolerance (above)
1.2.3.
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Bottoms:3 Home Launderings Or 1Dry CleaningMeasure Critical Fit Areas
1.Original (in.)2.Washed/DryCleaned (in.)
3.Shrinkage(%)
- Outseam (from Top ofWaistband)
1.2.3..
- Inseam 1.2.
3.- Front Rise (Top ofWaistband)
1.2.3.
- Back Rise (Top ofWaistband)
1.2.3.
- Seat Width (8 FromBottom of Waistband)
1.2.3.
- Waist circumference
Others -AATCC 150Or 158 for dry
cleaning
Mexico -NMX-158-
1999-INNTEX
Japan - JIS
L0217 percare label
UK-BS EN ISO
6330
1 Sample See shrinkage tolerance (above)
1.2.3.
Others - PerCare Label
Japan - JISL0217
Appearance After 3 HomeLaunderings Or 1 DryCleaning
UK-BS EN ISO
6330
1 Sample General Assessment, Surface Appearance(Class 4.0 Minimum)
Spirality AATCC 179 1 Sample 5.0% Maximum
Seam Durability Visual Check 1 Sample No Raveling Or Open Seams After 3 WashesOr 1 Dry Cleaning
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Section K PERFORMANCE COSTCO STANDARDS
PERFORMANCE
Class 4.0 Minimum after 100 Cycles
Class 4.0 min. after 18000 rev. (5 hrs)
Pilling Resistance Others ASTM D4970
Mexico -NMX-A-177-
1995-INNTEX
Japan - JIS
L1076 sec.6.1 Method A
UK- BS ENISO 12945-1
Avg. of 3
Class 4.0 min. after 10800 rev. (3 hrs)
Others -ASTM D3512
Mod. ForFleece
Mexico -NMX-A-177-
1995-INNTEX
Japan - JISL1076 Mod.For Fleece
Fleece or Sherpa fabric:Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Bursting Strength:
Others -ASTM D3786
Mexico -NMX-A-216-
1996-INNTEX
Avg. Of 5 30 psi Minimum. Report average- All Lace Fabrics
Japan - JISL1018 sec.
8.17.1
UK- BS ENISO 13938-2
200 kpa (min.) Report Average
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Others -ASTM D3786
Mexico -NMX-A-216-
1996-INNTEX
Avg. Of 5 40 psi Minimum. Report average for body,lining and pocket.
- 8oz/sq.yard
Japan - JISL1018 sec.
8.17.1
UK- BS ENISO 13938-2
310 kpa Minimum for Cashmere or Cashmereblends
450 kpa Minimum all other fibers. Report
average for body, lining and pocket.
Stretch and Recovery (Spandex and Spandex blend Fabrics Only)
Others -ASTM D2594
Japan Ref.JIS L1018sec. 8.15.2Method B
Length
UK- BS 4952
Avg. Of 3
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Others -ASTM D2594
Width
Japan Ref.JIS L1018sec. 8.15.2Method B
Avg. Of 3
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Others -ASTM D2061
Sect. 87.1
Japan - JISS3015
Sec. 6.10
Slider Lock Hold
UK- BS 3084
1 Sample See reference chart
Others ASTM D2061
Sect. 68.1
Japan JISS3015
Sec. 6.8
Tab Pull-Off Strength
UK- BS 3084
1 Sample See reference chart
Tab Twist Off Strength,Standard Pull Tab
ASTM 2061sec. 58
1 Sample See reference chart
Tab Twist Off Strength,Decorative Pull Tab
ASTM 2061sec. 58
1 Sample See reference chart
Operability Others -ASTM D2062
Sect. 6
1 Sample See reference chart
Others -ASTM D2061
Sect. 22.2
Japan - JISS3015sec.6.4
Top Stop
UK- BS 3084
1 Sample See reference chart
Others -ASTM D2061
Sect. 22.5
Japan - JISS3015
Sec. 6.5
Bottom Stop
(Closed-End)
UK- BS 3084
1 Sample See reference chart
Open-end fastener box UK-BS 3084
1 Sample See reference chart
Reciprocating Test UK-BS 3084
1 Sample See reference chart
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Section M COLORFASTNESS TESTS COSTCO STANDARDS
COLORFASTNESS3 Home Launderings Or 1 Dry Cleaning:
Others - PerCare Label
Canada -CAN/CGSB4.2, No. 29.1
&CAN/CGSB-
86.1-2003
- Color Change
UK-BS EN ISO
6330
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Per CareLabel
- Self-Staining
Japan - JISL0217
1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum
Accelerated Laundering:
Others -AATCC 61
Mexico -NMX-A-074-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CGSB-4.2-No. 46 &
CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
Japan - JISL0844 BS
- Color Change
UK- BS ENISO 105 C06
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC 61
Mexico -NMX-A-074-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CGSB-4.2-No. 47 &
CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
Japan - JISL0844
- Self-Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 C06
1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum
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Others -AATCC 61
Mexico -NMX-A-074-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CGSB-4.2-No. 47 &
CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
Japan - JISL0844
- Color Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 C06
1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate:Cotton:Nylon:Polyester:
Acrylic:Wool:
Others -AATCC 16E
Canada -CAN/CGSB-
4.2-31
1 Sample General fabrics-Class 4.0 @ 20 fading units Minimum
Pool or beach cover up- Class 4.0 @ 40 fading unitsMinimum
Pool or beach cover up (Neon Color)- Class 4.0 @ 20 fading units Minimum
Silk fabrics
- Class 4.0 @10 fading units MinimumJapan - JIS
L0842Carbon arc
Lamp
- Light
UK- BS ENISO 105 B02
Requirement:
Actual:
Crocking:
CROCKING
Others -AATCC 8
Mexico -NMX-A-073-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CAN/CGSB-4.2-No. 22
Japan - JISL0849 Type
II
- Dry
UK- BS ENISO 105 X12
1-Test InOriginalStage, IfFail, Test
After OneWash
General fabrics Class 4.0 MinimumPigment Dye Class 3.0 Minimum
Brushed/Napped/Raised/Leather Material
Class 3.0 Minimum
Requirement:
Original:
After One Wash:
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Others -AATCC 8
Mexico -NMX-A-073-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CAN/CGSB-4.2-No. 22
Japan - JIS
L0849 TypeII
Wet
UK- BS ENISO 105 X12
1-Test InOriginalStage, IfFail, Test
After OneWash
General fabrics Class 3.0 MinimumPigment Dye Class 2.0 MinimumBrushed/Napped/Raised/Leather Material Class 2.0 Minimum
Requirement:
Original:
After One Wash:
Others -AATCC TS-
001
Canada -CAN/CGSB4.2, Nos. 55
& 58 andCAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
Japan - JISL0856
- Chlorine Bleach
UK- BS ENISO 105 N01
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC TS-
001
- Non-Chlorine Bleach
Canada -CAN/CGSB4.2, Nos. 55
& 58 andCAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC 109
- *Ozone (Indigo and WhiteOnly)
Japan - JIS
L0855
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum @ 1 Cycle
- *Gas Fading (Indigo andWhite Only)
AATCC 23 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum @ 1 Cycle
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Static Wetting
Others -AATCC 107
Mexico -NMX-A-070-
1999-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0846
- Color Change
UK- BS EN
ISO 105 E01
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC 107
Mexico -NMX-A-070-
1999-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0846
- Color Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 E01
1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate:Cotton:Nylon:Polyester:
Acrylic:Wool:
Others -AATCC 107
Mexico -
NMX-A-70-1999-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0846
- Self Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 E01
1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum
Perspiration:
Others -AATCC 15
Mexico -NMX-A-065-
1995-
INNTEXJapan - JIS
L0848
- Color Change
UK- BS ENISO 105 E04
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
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Others -AATCC 15
Mexico -NMX-A-065-
1995-INNTEX
- Color Staining
Japan - JISL0848
1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate:Cotton:Nylon:Polyester:
Acrylic:Wool:
UK- BS ENISO 105 E04
Others -AATCC 15
Mexico -NMX-A-065-
1995-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0848
- Self Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 E04
1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum
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Section N ANALYTICAL TESTS REGULATION
ANALYTICAL*Lead In Surface Coating ASTM
E1613/E16451 Sample Not in excess of 0.060% Pb by weight
(CPSC 16 CFR 1303)
Formaldehyde(Qualitative /Spot Test)
AATCC 94 1 Sample Negative
Others - JISL1041/Law 112
*Formaldehyde(Quantitative)(Only Perform If Spot TestIs Positive)
UK-ISO 14184-1
1 Sample < 75 ppm
*Azo Dye Analysis UK-EN 14362-1/2
ISO/TS17234
1 Sample EU Directive : 2002/61/EC &UK Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 3310.< 30 ppm Each amine
*Nickel Release on MetalAccessories
UK-EN 1811/ EN
12472
2 metalsample
EU Directive: 94/27/EC< 0.5 g/sq cm /week
*Cadmium Content (onPVC parts or print only)
UKEN 1122
1 Ample EU Directive : 91/338/EEC & EnvironmentalProtection Regulation 93 No 1643< 100 ppm (= 0.01 %)
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Section O ADDITIONAL TESTS COSTCO STANDARDS
Additional Test for different colors in the same style3 Home Launderings Or 1 Dry Cleaning:
Others - PerCare Label
Canada -CAN/CGSB4.2, No. 29.1
&CAN/CGSB-
86.1-2003
- Color Change
UK-BS EN ISO
6330
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Per CareLabel
- Self-Staining
Japan - JISL0217
1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum
Accelerated Laundering:
Others -AATCC 61
Mexico -NMX-A-074-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CGSB-4.2-No. 46 &
CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
Japan - JISL0844
- Color Change
UK- BS ENISO 105 C06
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC 61
Mexico -
NMX-A-074-1995-
INNTEX
Canada -CGSB-4.2-No. 47 &
CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
Japan - JISL0844
- Self-Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 C06
1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum
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Others -AATCC 61
Mexico -NMX-A-074-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CGSB-4.2-No. 47 &
CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
Japan - JISL0844
- Color Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 C06
1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate:Cotton:Nylon:Polyester:
Acrylic:Wool:
Others -AATCC 16E
Canada -CAN/CGSB-
4.2-31
1 Sample General fabrics-Class 4.0 @ 20 fading units MinimumPool or beach cover up- Class 4.0 @ 40 fading unitsMinimum
Pool or beach cover up (Neon Color)- Class 4.0 @ 20 fading units Minimum
Silk fabrics
- Class 4.0 @10 fading units Minimum
Requirement:
Actual:
- Light
Japan - JISL0842
Carbon arcLamp
UK- BS ENISO 105 B02
Crocking:
Others -AATCC 8
Mexico -NMX-A-073-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CAN/CGSB-4.2-No. 22
Japan - JISL0849 Type
II
- Dry
UK- BS ENISO 105 X12
1-Test InOriginalStage, IfFail, Test
After OneWash
General fabrics Class 4.0 MinimumPigment Dye Class 3.0 MinimumBrushed/Napped/Raised/Leather Material Class 3.0 Minimum
Requirement:
Original:
After One Wash:
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Others -AATCC 8
Mexico -NMX-A-073-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CAN/CGSB-4.2-No. 22
Japan - JIS
L0849 TypeII
- Wet
UK- BS ENISO 105 X12
1-Test InOriginalStage, IfFail, Test
After OneWash
General fabrics Class 3.0 MinimumPigment Dye Class 2.0 MinimumBrushed/Napped/Raised/Leather Material Class 2.0 Minimum
Requirement:
Original:
After One Wash:
Others -AATCC TS-
001
Canada -CAN/CGSB4.2, Nos. 55
& 58 andCAN/CGSB-86.1-2003
Japan - JISL0856
- Chlorine Bleach
UK- BS ENISO 105 N01
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC TS-
001
- Non-Chlorine Bleach
Canada -CAN/CGSB4.2, Nos. 55
& 58 andCAN/CGSB-
86.1-2003
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC 109
- *Ozone (Indigo and WhiteOnly)
Japan - JISL0855
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum @ 1 Cycle
- *Gas Fading (Indigo andWhite Only)
AATCC 23 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum @ 1 Cycle
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Static Wetting
Others -AATCC 107
Mexico -NMX-A-70-
1999-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0846
- Color Change
UK- BS ENISO 105 E01
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC 107
Mexico -NMX-A-70-
1999-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0846
- Color Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 E01
1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate:Cotton:Nylon:Polyester:
Acrylic:Wool:
Others -AATCC 107
Mexico -NMX-A-70-
1999-INNTEXJapan - JISL0846
- Self Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 E01
1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum
Perspiration:
Others -AATCC 15
Mexico -NMX-A-065-
1995-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0848
- Color Change
UK- BS ENISO 105 E04
1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum
Others -AATCC 15
Mexico -NMX-A-065-
1995-INNTEX
Canada -CGSB-4.2,
No. 23
Japan - JISL0848
- Color Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 E04
1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate:Cotton:Nylon:Polyester:
Acrylic:Wool:
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Others -AATCC 15
Mexico -NMX-A-065-
1995-INNTEX
Japan - JISL0848
- Self Staining
UK- BS ENISO 105 E04
1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum
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Section P PRICING AND ADDITIONAL NOTE
*Additional Charge For This Test** It is suggested number of samples required for complete testing only. It may various depended on the actual samples and no. of tests thatrequired for testing. Please consult your nearest laboratory for details.+ Minimum samples required 3 garments in largest size per color & 4 yards x full width per color.++ Test method indicated are for all countries unless as specified.
SGS HK Lab Charges
**No. of Sample Required:
No. Of Samples Required For Complete Testing: 3 + PcsNo. Of Working Days For Complete Testing: 7 Days
Price Information:
SGS HK Lab Charges per test country: US / Mexico/ Canada Japan/ Korea / Taiwan/UK
Basic Package Price (one color/material)Per country
USD 260.00 220.00
SGS HK Lab Charges for multiply countries1: US / Korea / Taiwan/ Canada
Basic Package Price (per color/material) USD 260.00 + 30.00 per additional country
+ Additional Package Price (per each additionalcolor/material)
USD 55.00 55.00
* Additional Charges:
Fiber ID:- Chemical (per Fiber after 1
st)
- Microscopic (1
st
Fiber)- Microscopic (For 2 Natural CellulosicBlends)
- Microscopic (Each additional Fiber)
USD 13.00
80.00115.00
25.00
13.00
80.00115.00
25.00
pH Value (per additional color/material) USD 15.00 15.00
Color Fastness (per additional color/material)- To Ozone USD 20.00 20.00
- To Gas Fading USD 25.00 25.00
Flammability UK only (per additionalcolor/material)
- With Treatment- Without Treatment
USDUSD
--
50.00130.00
Flammability CFR 1610 (per additionalcolor/material)
USD 30.00 30.00
Rain Test (per additional color/material) USD 36.00 36.00
Spray Test (per additional color/material) USD 12.00 12.00
Stoll Flex Abrasion (per additional color/material) USD 15.00 15.00
Pile Retention (per additional color/material) USD 20.00 20.00
Lead in Surface Coating (per coating) USD 25.00 25.00
Azo Dye (per additional color/material) USD - 50.00
Nickel Release on Metal (per additionalcolor/material)
USD - 85.00
Cadmium Content PVC (per additionalcolor/material)
USD - 25.00
Formaldehyde (Quantitative) USD 38.00 38.00
1Only US, Korea, Taiwan & Canada can perform a multiply countries package tests as indicated.
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Section Q Zipper Reference Class Chart For US, Mexico, Canada, Korea & Taiwan
Zipper SizesTest Items Zipper Characteristics
L LM M MH H
Brass, Zinc & Copper-nickel-zinc
60 80 130 210 275
Aluminum 55 75 120 175 250
Plastic 60 75 100 130 160
Chain Crosswise Strength(lb)
Continuous element 85 175 175 250 270
Metal 15 25 25 50 50
Plastic 10 20 20 35 35
Top Stop Strength (lb)
Continuous element 15 25 25 35 35
Metal 15 25 25 50 50
Plastic 10 20 20 35 35
Bottom Stop Strength (lb)(close-end)
Continuous element 15 25 25 35 35
Brass, Zinc & Copper-nickel-zinc
20 30 30 75 90
Aluminum 20 30 30 75 90
Plastic 20 25 25 50 65
Separate Unit CrosswiseStrength (lb)
Continuous element 20 30 30 40 50
Brass, Zinc & Copper-nickel-zinc
9 11 12 24 40
Aluminum 7 9 9 20 30
Single Element Strength (lb)
Plastic 6 10 12 20 20
Brass, Zinc & Copper-nickel-zinc
6 9 10 17 17
Aluminum 6 7 10 13 13
Single Element Slippage (lb)
Plastic 6 9 10 17 17
Tab Pull-out Strength (lb) 25 35 35 50 50
Tab Twist Off Strength, Standard PullTab (lb)
1.5 4 4 6 6
Slider Lock Holding Strength (lb) 3 5 7 7 10
Metal 1.5 2.5 2.5 3.5 4.5
Plastic 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.5
Operability (lb)
Continuous element 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.5
Remarks:
Width (inches)
Closed Chain
Fastener Size Minimum Maximum
Full Widthof Tape(inches)
L Light 0.125 0.180
LM Light Medium 0.180 0.3100.035
M Median 0.180 0.310 0.040
MH Median Heavy 0.310 0.390 0.050
H - Heavy 0.320 0.500 0.060
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Section R Zipper Reference Class Chart For Japan
ClassificationPerformance
UL L M MH H UH
For other than cotton & knit tape 15 20 30 35 50 70Separateelement
For cotton & knit tape 10 15 20 25 30 ---
For other than cotton & knit tape 20 25 45 55 60 ---
ChainCrosswiseStrength (kgf)
Continuouselement
For cotton & knit tape 15 20 20 30 35 ---
Top Stop Holding Strength (kgf) 4 5 7 10 12 20
Separate element 1.5 3 5 8 10 15Bottom Stop Holding Strength(kgf)
Continuous element 3 5 7 12 15 ---
Separate element 5 7 8 12 15 30Separating Unit CrosswiseStrength (kgf)
Continuous element --- 5 8 12 15 ---
Sliding Resistance (kgf) 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 ---
Separate element 1.5 2.5 4.0 6.0 8.0 ---
Slider Locking Strength (kgf)Continuous element 1.0 1.0 3.0 5.0 6.0 ---
Classification Symbol Chain Width
Ultra-light weight grade UL 2.5 and over to 4.0 excl.
Light weight grade L 4.0 and over to 5.5 excl.
Medium weight grade M 5.5 and over to 7 excl.
Medium heavy weight grade MH 7.0 and over to 8.5 excl.
Heavy weight grade H 8.5 and over to 12.0 excl.
Ultra-heavy weight grade UH 12.5 and over
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Section S Zipper Reference Class Chart For UKPerformance codeTest
No.Appendix Test Description Units
A B C D E
1 B Puller attachment test (min.) N 70 80 200 250 300
2 C Closed-end test (min.) N 35 60 80 100 140
3 D Top-stop test (min.) N 50 70 90 110 130
4 E Open-end fastener box test (min.) N 40 70 90 120 150
5 F Reciprocating test: minimumcycles without failure
Cycles 500 500 500 500 500
6 G Laternal strength test (min.) N 150 200 250 370 470
7 HLaternal strength of open end
attachment test (min.)N 40 70 90 120 160
8 J Slider locking test (min) N 10 15 25 40 60
Performance codeA B C D E
1Dresses
X X
2Knitwear
X X X
3 Light leather goods X X
4Shirts, Jeans/
TrousersX X
5Upholstery
X X
6 Foundatioon garments X
7 Coats and jackets X X
8Overalls
X
9 Luggage X X X
10 Slippers X
11 Sleeping bags X X
12 Light weight and innertents
X X
13 Footwear X X
14 Leather garment X
15 Ski clothes X
16 Wet suits X
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