H&M Quality Standards & Requirements Part 2: Apparel
Valid for all brands in H&M Group
May 2015
2 APPAREL
Please note that labels, badges and trims need to be tested together with the product that it is attached to and meet the same requirements.
Table of Contents
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Apparel ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 2.1 Textile ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Swimwear: Additional Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 11 2.1.1 Cashmere: Additional Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 12 2.1.22.2 Leather............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 2.3 Flammability ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 General Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16 2.3.1 Children’s Nightwear .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 2.3.22.4 Changes Since Last Update . (20)
PART 1: Introduction PART 9: Down & Feather
PART 10: Retro Reflective Function PART 11: Toys
PART 12: Children Safety - Apparel
PART 13: Children Safety - Accessory
2.1Textile
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS
Deviation of Fibre Content ISO 1833 All textile products If 100% of the same fibre:
No deviation
If fibre blend:
± 3.0 percentage points (but
fibre content is not allowed to
be zero)
Fabric Weight EN 12127 All textile products Mass per unit area (gsm): ±5%
according to FTD
Colour Fastness
CF to Artificial Light - Xenon Test ISO 105-B02
Method 2
Blue wool reference
grade 5.
Use blue wool
reference fabric from
SDC.
General Change in colour: 3
Swimwear fabrics including
embroidery, print etc.
Change in colour: 5
Plastic decorations on
swimwear, e.g. sequins,
plastic bead, buckle etc.
No major change
Exceptions
- Beach wear, e.g. sarongs
- Swimwear in white colour
with OBA
Change in colour: 4
Swimwear in neon colours
and very bright colours of
pink, turquoise, yellow,
purple and green
Change in colour: 2
Socks and tights in neon
colours and very bright
colours of pink, turquoise,
yellow, purple and green
Change in colour: 2
CF to Household Laundering H&M TM CF:03 General Colour staining after 1 wash:
3-4
Change in colour after 1 and 5
washes: 4
Cross staining after 1 wash: 4-5
Solid dark coloured
products in:
- 100% polyester
- P olyester blends ≥ 30%
polyester
Colour staining after 1 wash1: 2
Change in colour after 1 and 5
washes: 4
Neon coloured products Colour staining after 1 wash1: 2
Change in colour after 1 and 5
washes2:3-4
No major change of neon
character/OBA effect
1For results below 3-4 “Wash with similar colours” must be mentioned in the care instruction.
2If the colour change result is 3-4 the hang tag for neon coloured products must be used. Products which also need dry rubbing warning according to H&M requirements must instead have the combined hang tag which warns for both dry rubbing and fading.
CF to Dry Cleaning ISO 105-D01 Products labelled with “dry
clean only” or dry clean as
optional cleaning method
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
CF to Dry Rubbing ISO 105-X12
Face & reverse side.
Before & after wash or
dry clean.
China requirement
applies before wash.
Textile products General: 3-4
Children’s products, ages 0- 1.5
years (size 44-92cl): 4
China portion
Children’s products, ages 0-3
years (size 44-98cl): 4
Exceptions
- Placement prints on front
side of the product, in foil or
pigment
- Pile fabrics
General: 3
China portion
Children’s products, ages 0-3
years (size 44-98cl): 4
- Denim3General: 2-3
China portion
General: 3
Children’s products, ages 0-3
years (size 44-98cl): 4
- Linen
- Peached fabrics
- Pigment print
Adult’s & children’s products,
ages 8-14 years (size 134-
170cl): 3
- Indigo dye3
- Pigment dye3
Adult’s & children’s products,
ages 8-14 years (size 134-
170cl): 2-3
China portion
3
CF to Wet Rubbing ISO 105-X12
Face & reverse side.
Before & after wash or
dry clean.
China requirement
applies before wash.
Swimwear 3
Bath robes
Morning gowns
2-3
Textile products China portion
General: 2-3
Children’s products, ages 0-3
years (size 44-98cl), in light
colour: 3
3If result is 3 or 2-3: warning text must be added in the care label. For H&M orders a warning hang tag must also be attached. Exception: Raw denim and rinse wash shall always have a warning text in the care label as well as on a hang tag/sticker, even though P/S test result is 3-4 or better.
Exceptions
Adult’s & children’s woven products, ages 8-14 years (size 134-170cl), with peach affection with a composition of cotton or cotton/elastane China portion 2
Adult’s & children’s products, ages 3-14 years (size 104-170cl), in:
- Denim
- Fake fur
- Woven wool
jackets/coats/blazers without padding that are not possible to wash in water. China portion No requirement
CF to Oil Rubbing H&M TM CF:04 Children’s bibs & aprons in
size 44-104cl
4-5
CF to Ozone AATCC 109
2 cycles
Grey scale result and
visual change to be
reported
Indigo dyed products 3-4
CF to Water ISO 105-E01 or
GB/T 5713
ISO multifibre type DW
Sampling according to
H&M Lab Manual.
Textile products Colour staining: 3-4
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
CF to Perspiration ISO 105-E04 or
GB/T 3922
ISO multifibre type DW
Sampling according to
H&M Lab Manual.
Children’s products, ages
0-1.5 years (size 44-92cl)
China portion
Children’s products, ages
0-3 years (size 44-98cl)
Acid & Alkaline
Colour staining: 3-4
Change in colour: 3-4
Cross staining: 4-5
Adult’s & children’s
products, ages 1-14 years
(size 92-170cl)
Acid & Alkaline
Colour staining: 3
Change in colour: 3
Cross staining: 4-5
CF - Dye Transfer in Storage Modified AATCC 163
Option 1
Test specimens to be
size 4 x 10cm.
Use ISO or GB adjacent
fibre and multifibre type
DW.
Details such as prints, labels,
badges, and other trims in
contrast colours.
Colour staining: 4
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
CF to Hot pressing ISO 105-X11 Details such as prints, labels,
badges, and other trims in
contrast colours.
Colour staining: 4
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
CF to Phenolic
Yellowing
ISO 105-X18 Textile products Change in colour: 4
CF to Saliva
GB/T 18886
ISO multifibre type DW
Sampling according to
H&M Lab Manual. Children’s products, ages
0-1.5 years (size 44-92cl)
China portion
Children’s products, ages
0-3 years (size 44-98cl)
Colour staining: 4
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
Laundering
Appearance of Fabric and Seams AATCC 143
Option 2
5 times washing and
drying cycles
“Easy Iron” products 3
Dimensional Stability to Household Laundering H&M TM LA:03 Wovens Length: ± 3%
Width: ± 3%
Knits, general Length: ± 5%
Width: ± 5%
Jersey tops and bottoms
excluding underwear,
swimwear, socks and tights
which are covered by the
general requirement.
After 1 wash:
Length: ± 5%
Width: ± 5%
After 5 washes:
H&M brand
Length: ± 7%
Width: + 5%, -7%
All other brands
Length: ± 5%
Width: ± 5%
100% viscose jersey
≤130gsm
After 1 and 5 washes:
Length & width:
±7% before iron after wash
±5% after iron after wash
Appearance after Wash H&M TM LA:02
1 time wash
General No major change
Major change includes, but is not
limited to:
-Product loses its shape
-Puckering of seams
-Seams or linking breaks
-Strings or similar unravels
-Hand feel changes (stiff/harsh)
-Material breaks / holes appear
-Uneven fading/shading (different
parts of the same product must
have the same hue)
-Cracking or vanishing print
-Distinct surface change
-Bulky and uneven wadding
-Interface detaches or becomes
bubbly
-Care label not readable
-Excessive fibre loss
H&M TM LA:02
5 times wash
H&M TM LA:02
20 times wash
Underwear with bonded
seams
Dimensional Stability to Dry Clean H&M TM LA:03 Products with care
instruction “dry clean only” or
dry clean as optional cleaning
method
Wovens:
Length ± 3%
Width ± 3%
Knits:
Length ± 5%
Width ± 5%
Appearance after Dry Clean H&M TM LA:02 Products with care
instruction “dry clean only” or
dry clean as optional cleaning
method
No major change
Twisting (Spirality) H&M TM LA:04 General ≤ 5% or ≤ 1 cm
Trousers ≤ 8% or ≤ 1 cm
Knitted tops:
Solid/ pattern-matched
striped products without
details
H&M brand
After 1 and 5 washes:
≤ 7% or ≤ 1 cm
All other brands
After 1 and 5 washes:
≤ 5% or ≤ 1 cm
Knitted tops with details such
as: pockets, plackets, zippers,
construction technical details
such as (center back seams),
all over prints
After 1 and 5 washes:
≤ 5% or ≤ 1 cm
Laminated Foam Cup Development Stage Wash test H&M TM LA:05 Foam cups being developed
for bras
(underwear and swimwear)
Pass
Durability & Strength
Abrasion Resistance - Socks and Tights EN 13770-1
Stop after 5000
revolutions and
evaluate after each
1000 revolution.
Socks and tights (except
microfibre)
After 7000 rev
No thinning
Bursting Strength ISO 13938-1 or
ISO 13938-2
Testing area: 7.3cm2
Jersey products in
100% natural and/or
regenerated fibres
< 200 gsm: 250 kPa
Fibre Shedding
of Fabrics with a
Pile > 5 mm
H&M TM DS:01 Fabrics with a pile > 5 mm Pass
Pile Loss - Abrasion Resistance ISO 12947-2/AC
Annex A:2
No preparatory
treatment should be
done on any cord
> 19 W
Pile fabrics e.g. velvet
(For treated pile fabrics see
below)
General: 7000 rev
No visible bare parts must
appear
Corduroy
(For treated pile fabrics see
table below)
≤ 19 W = 7000 rev
No visible bare parts must
appear
> 19 W = 5000 rev
No visible bare parts must
appear
Elongation, modulus and recovery of elastic ASTM 4964-1
Elastics, width ≤ 6mm-
load applied: 4.4 lbs
Elastics, width > 6 mm -
load applied: 8.8 lbs
H&M Ladies underwear and
swimwear
See specification sheet for
each elastic in H&M Ladies
underwear & swimwear
Technical Concept Folder
Wire casing penetration resistance H&M TM DS:12 Underwear and swimwear
bras, corsets and bustiers.
Dry and wet condition
245 N
Pile Loss - Treated Pile Fabrics Products
Quality
Garment Wash
Enzyme Wash Heavy Treated Area
A l l
Corduroy ≥21W without pre-treatment 3000 rev 3000 rev 3000 rev
B o t t o m s
Corduroy 1-19W with pre-treatment ≥ 20W without pre-treatment 7000 rev 5000 rev 3000 rev Stretch corduroy
1-19W with pre-treatment 7000 rev 7000 rev 3000 rev ≥ 20W without pre-treatment
5000 rev
5000 rev
3000 rev
Velvet corduroy, Velvet stretch corduroy 1-19W without pre-treatment 7000 rev 5000 rev 3000 rev
Velveteen, Stretch velvet
with pre-treatment 7000 rev 5000 rev 3000 rev
Velour
without pre-treatment 5000 rev 5000 rev 3000 rev
T o p s &
b a b y w e a r
All pile fabrics 1-20W with pre-treatment 3000 rev 3000 rev 3000 rev Velour
without pre-treatment
3000 rev
3000 rev
3000 rev
Pilling
Resistance - ICI Pilling Box
ISO 12945-1
The test should be
performed before wash.
Knits
General: 14 400 rev: 3
Wool/wool blends: 7 200 rev: 3
Lamb’s wool/lamb’s wool
blends containing >20% lamb’s wool: 7 200 rev: 2-3
Pilling
Resistance - Martindale
ISO 12945-2
The test should be performed before wash. Wovens
Not applicable for pyjama & shirts in brushed fabric in
100% cotton &
cotton/synthetic blends: Pilling to be evaluated in “Appearance after 5 times wash”. 2000 rev: 3
Seam Slippage
ISO 13936-2
Seam according to ready-made product
Wovens, fabric weight: ≤ 220 g/m 2 - load applied: 60 N
> 220 g/m 2 - load applied: 120 N
Seam opening: ≤ 6 mm
Snagging
Resistance
ASTM D3939 Knitted fabrics in microfibre Along wales & courses: 3
Stretch & Recovery ASTM D3107
After 3 washes
In stretch direction
Fabric stretch under
loading after 30min
Fabric growth after
static extension for
30min recovery
Woven fabrics with elastane Maximum growth:
<20% stretch: 4%
20-35% stretch: 6%
>35% stretch: 8%
Woven fabrics with elastane
labeled as “super stretch” or
“shaping” 4
≥35% stretch
≤4% growth
Tear Strength
ISO 13937-2
General
Test should be
performed before wash
Treated denim
(Scrapped or chemical
treated) should be
tested before and after
3 washing & drying
cycles Woven tops, blouses,
dresses, fancy jackets
Not applicable for fabrics
< 90 g/m2
>10 N
Woven bottoms
Not applicable for fabrics
< 90 g/m2
>15 N
Woven jackets, coats &
other outerwear
<150gsm: >10N
150-200gsm: >15N
>200gsm: >18N
Denim jackets and bottoms Scrapped / chemical
treated: >15N
Raw & untreated: >20N
Boy’s denim bottoms, ages 1-14
years (size 92 -170cl): >20N
The requirement applies to
lowest received value, not the
mean value
Thermal Resistance BS 8510 Clause 7.2 Children’s sleep bags, ages 0-
14 years (size 44-170cl)
≤ 3.5 Tog
Zipper Test – General BS 3084
Tests: See table below
Products with zipper See table below
Minimum performance code
according to end use
General: B
Coats, jackets, overalls: C
Cosmetic/toilet bags: B
4Note! Labelling shall only be used upon buyer’s request, not by default depending on test result.
Zipper Puller Test - Resistance to Twist of Pull and Slider ASTM D2061
section 52 - 61
Children’s products with
easily grippable zipper pullers,
ages 0-3 years (size 44-98cl)
0.50 Nm
Zipper Test - General B C D E
Strength of puller attachment (min. N) 80/90* 200 250 300
Strength of closed-end (min. N) 60 80 100 140
Strength of top stop (min. N) 70/90* 90 110 130
Strength of open-end fastener box (min. N) 70/90* 90 120 150
Resistance to reciprocation (min. cycles) 500 500 500 500
Lateral strength of fastener (min. N) 200 250 370 470
Lateral strength of open-end attachment (min. N) 70 90 120 160
Strength of slider locking device (min. N) 15 25 40 60
Open-end fastener single stringer slider retention (min.N) 60 70 90 120
*Note! If by exception B is used for children’s products, ages 0-3 years (size 44-98), 90 N is valid.
Swimwear: Additional Requirements
2.1.1
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS Colour Fastness
CF to Chlorinated Water ISO 105-E03
Concentration of
chlorine 50 mg/l
Swimwear fabrics including
embroidery, print etc.
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
Swimwear in white colour
with OBA
Change in colour: 3-4
Cross staining: 4-5
Swimwear in neon colours
and very bright colours of
pink, turquoise, yellow, purple
and green
Change in colour: 3
Cross staining: 4-5
CF to Sea Water ISO 105-E02 Swimwear Colour staining: 3-4
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
Appearance Test to Chlorinated Water Modified ISO 105-E03
Concentration of
chlorine 50 mg/l
Place the decoration in
the chlorine solution in a
steel container,
preferably together with
a piece of fabric of the
swimwear.
Metallic & plastic decorations
used on swimwear
(E.g. sequins, plastic beads,
buckles etc.)
No major change
Appearance Test to Sea Water Referring to ISO 105-E02
- Soak/place the sample
in a glass bowl with 3%
sodium chloride salt
solution (3% NaCl),
- Place the bowl in an
oven at the temp. 40°C
for 4 hours
Plastic decorations used on
swimwear
(E.g. sequins, plastic beads,
buckle etc.)
No major change
Durability & Strength
Corrosion - Dip Test for Swimwear Decorations
ISO 8442-2
modified to simulate sea
water using:
- 3% sodium chloride
salt solution (3% NaCl)
- Temperature 40°C
- Immerse once a minute
for 6 hours
Metallic decorations used on
swimwear
No corrosion Cashmere: Additional Requirements
2.1.2
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS
Fabric Weight EN 12127 100% Cashmere sweaters,
knitted
Grams per square meter (gsm),
according to sealed sample
Fabric Thickness ISO 5084 100% Cashmere sweaters,
knitted
Millimeter (mm), according to
sealed sample
Fibre Fineness, see table below ISO 137: Follow for test
method
FZ/T 21003-2010: Follow
Chinese Cashmere
codes for material
sourced from Chinese
market
100% Cashmere sweaters COS
AC Supper 170S/ 15
or
BC Supper 170S/ 15
Dispersion coefficient <24%
& Other Stories
AC Supper 160S/ 16
or
BC Supper 160S/ 16
Dispersion coefficient <24%
Fibre Length, see table below ISO 6989: Follow for test
method
FZ/T 21003-2010: Follow
Chinese Cashmere
codes for material
sourced from Chinese
market
Definition short fibre:
Fibre length ≤ 20mm
100% Cashmere sweaters COS, & Other Stories
Option 1
Length Code: 38-40
Short fibre rate <10%
Option 2
Length Code: 34-36
Short fibre rate <15%
Option 3
Length Code: 30-32
Short fibre rate <15%
Identification of Animal Fibres and their Blends ISO 17751 100% Cashmere sweaters COS, & Other Stories
The amount of fibres with a
diameter of >30 microns is
limited to <1%.
Oil Value
FZ/T 20002100% Cashmere sweaters <1.5%
2.2Leather
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS Colour Fastness
CF to Household Laundering H&M TM CF:03 Products labelled with care
instructions, possible to wash
in water
Colour staining after 1 wash: 3-4
Change in colour after 1 and 5
washes: 4
Cross staining after 1 wash: 4-5
CF to Dry Cleaning ISO 105-D01 Products labelled with “dry
clean only” or dry clean as
optional cleaning method
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
CF to Dry Rubbing EN ISO 11640
(total mass 500 g)
Face & reverse side5
Grain leather &
pigmented/coated split6
After 50 rubs: 3
China portion
After 50 rubs: 3-4
Suede & nubuck7After 20 rubs: 2-3
China portion
After 50 rubs: 3
CF to Wet Rubbing EN ISO 11640
(total mass 500 g)
Face & reverse side5
Grain leather &
pigmented/coated split
After 10 rubs: 2-3
China portion
After 10 rubs: 3
Suede & nubuck China portion
After 10 rubs: 2-3
CF – Dye Transfer in Storage Modified AATCC 163
Option 1
Test specimens to be
size 4 x 10cm.
Use ISO or GB adjacent
fibre and multifibre type
DW.
Leather details such as labels,
badges, and other trims in
contrast colours.
Colour staining: 4
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
CF to Phenolic
Yellowing
ISO 105-X18 Leather products Change in colour: 4
5If the reverse side does not reach our requirement lining must be used.
6 If result is 3: warning text must be added in the care label. For H&M orders a warning hang tag must also be attached.
7 If result is 3 or 2-3: warning text must be added in the care label. For H&M orders a warning hang tag must also be attached.
CF to Saliva
GB/T 18886
ISO multifibre type DW
Sampling according to
H&M Lab Manual. Children’s products, ages
0-1.5 years (size 44-92cl)
China portion
Children’s products, ages
0-3 years (size 44-98cl)
Colour staining: 4
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
CF to Water ISO 105-E01 or
GB/T 5713
ISO multifibre type DW
Sampling according to
H&M Lab Manual.
Leather details such as labels,
badges, and other trims in
contrast colours.
Colour staining: 3-4
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5
Durability & Strength
Tear Strength
ISO 3377-2 Leather products >30 N
Zipper Test – General BS 3084
Tests: See table below
Products with zipper See table below
Minimum performance code
according to end use
General: B
Coats, jackets, overalls: C
Cosmetic/toilet bags: B
Zipper Puller Test - Resistance to Twist of Pull and Slider ASTM D2061
section 52 - 61
Children’s products with
easily grippable zipper pullers,
ages 0-3 years (size 44-98)
0.50 Nm
Ring and slider tensile strength EN ISO 13934-1 Underwear and swimwear
bras, corsets and bustiers.
Plastic ring and slider
60 N
Metal ring and slider
90 N
Zipper Test - General B C D E Strength of puller attachment (min. N) 80/90* 200 250 300 Strength of closed-end (min. N) 60 80 100 140 Strength of top stop (min. N) 70/90* 90 110 130 Strength of open-end fastener box (min. N) 70/90* 90 120 150 Resistance to reciprocation (min. cycles) 500 500 500 500 Lateral strength of fastener (min. N) 200 250 370 470 Lateral strength of open-end attachment (min. N) 70 90 120 160 Strength of slider locking device (min. N) 15 25 40 60 Open-end fastener single stringer slider retention (min.N) 60 70 90 120 *Note! If by exception B is used for children’s products, ages 0-3 years (size 44-98), 90 N is valid.
2.3Flammability
General Requirements
2.3.1
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENT
Flammability Test – General
Requirements for nightwear;
See next page. 16 CFR 1610
For test of long pile
fabric, fake fur etc.
ignition time: 3 seconds
(for other qualities 1
second according to
the standard)
Note! All qualities
must fulfil H&M’s
requirements.
Synthetics are NOT
excluded from testing
as mentioned in 16 CFR
1610.
Fabrics to be tested
include, but are not
limited to:
- Fabrics with plain
surfaces with a weight
less than 100g/m2
- Fabrics with raised
surfaces
Note! Fabrics with plain
surfaces heavier than
100g/m2 in loose
construction and/or
Adult’s garments Time of flame spread:
Face side:
Plain, raised surface fabrics and pile <10 mm
Mean value >5 seconds.
Individual specimens must not burn faster than 4 sec.
If surface flash occurs, it must not reach the marker thread.
Pile >10 mm, fake fur etc.:
Self-extinguish
Reverse side:
Raised surface fabrics, pile >10 mm, fake fur used for lining etc:
Mean value >7 seconds.
Individual specimens must not burn faster than 6 sec.
Surface flash (0-7 sec) is acceptable, provided the intensity of the flame is so low
as not to ignite or fuse the base fabric (definition acc. to class 1).
Children’s garments,
ages 0-14 years, size 44-170 cl
except nightwear
Disguise costumes US &
Canada portions
Time of flame spread:
Face side:
Plain, raised surface fabrics and pile <10 mm
Mean value >7 seconds.
Individual specimens must not burn faster than 6 sec.
If surface flash occurs, it must not reach the marker thread.
Pile >10 mm, fake fur etc.:
Self-extinguish
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with loose twisted yarn might also be flammable and must be tested to make sure it passes the requirements. Reverse side:
Raised surface fabrics, pile >10 mm, fake fur used for lining etc:
Mean value >7 seconds.
Individual specimens must not burn faster than 6 sec.
Surface flash (0-7 sec) is acceptable, provided the intensity of the flame is so low as not to ignite or fuse the base fabric (definition acc. to class 1).
Children’s Nightwear
2.3.2
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS
Flammability Test – Snug Fit Nightwear 16 CFR 1610Children’s snug fit pyjama,
ages 9 months – 14 years (size
80-170cl)
US portion
Same as general requirement according to 16 CFR 1610
Flammability Test – Snug Fit Nightwear CAN/CGSB 4.2 Children’s snug fit pyjama,
ages 9 months – 14 years (size
80-170cl)
CA portion
Same as general requirement according to 16 CFR 1610
Flammability – Cigarette Test ISO 12952-1 Children’s sleep bags, ages 0 –
3 years (size 44-98 cl)
FR portion
No ignition
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Flammability Test – Nightwear EN 14878 Children’s nightwear, size 44-
182cl
and
Children’s sleep bags, ages 0 –
3 years (size 44-98 cl)
Class Application Parameters Minimum
requirements
A-Children’s nightwear incl.
pyjamas class A
size 74-182cl8
-Children’s sleep bags
Surface flash
Time of flame
spread
No surface flash
3rd marker thread (520
mm) not severed in less
than 15 s
B Children’s pyjamas class B
size 74-182cl
Surface flash
Time of flame
spread
No surface flash
3rd marker thread (520
mm) not severed in less
than 10 s
C Children’s nightwear
and sleep bags
size 44-68cl5
According to general req.
16 CFR 1610
Exception for GB:
Nightdresses, nightshirts, sleep bags, dressing gowns, bathrobes, towel with cap in
size 68-182 cl:
Test method: BS 5722, refurbishing according to BS 5651.
Each test specimens should meet the requirements for time of flame spread:
25 seconds or more for a distance of 300 mm and/or
50 seconds or more for a distance of 600 mm
8Information regarding classification of pyjamas (A or B) can be found in the m-list.
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Flammability Test – Nightwear AS/NZS 1249 Children’s nightwear ages 0-
14 years, size 44 – 170 cl and
sleep bags
Australia portion
Category Application Parameters Minimum
requirements
1 fabric, plain Time of flame
spread
3rd marker thread
(520 mm) not
severed
in less than 12 s
fabric with
pile/nap
Surface
burning
time
>10 s
2 2-piece
pyjama styles
(plain fabric)
measurement
requirements
no test needed as
long
as measurement
requirements for Cat
2
are fulfilled
(appendix I)
2-piece
pyjama styles
(fabric with
pile/nap)
Surface
burning
time
>10 s
3 All-in-one
style garments
knitted fabric
<280 gm/m2
measurement
requirements
no test needed as
long
as requirements for
Cat 3
are fulfilled
(appendix A)
All-in-one
style garments
fabric with
pile/nap
<280 gm/m2
Surface
burning
time
>10 s
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2.4Changes Since Last Update
Date Change
April 2014 ?ISO multifibre type DW used for all CF tests instead of GB single adjacent fibre ?CF to Oil changed method to in-house rubbing method. Now named CF to Oil
Rubbing H&M TM CF:04
?CF to dry rubbing: Exceptions: - “Wool in rough structure” deleted as it was only applicable for felted hats
?“Appearance after 5 times wash” is changed to “Appearance after wash”.
?“Cashmere: Additional Requirements” added
?CF to Light: General requirement added.
?CF to Ozone: Requirement added for indigo dyed apparel.
November 2014 ?Tearing requirement for woven jackets, coats & other outerwear: >200gsm: >18N (previously >20N)
?Tearing requirement for denim: specified as for denim jacket & bottoms. For other products in denim pls see the woven fabric requirement. (For example for a denim shirt the regular woven requirement for shirts of <10N applies.)
?Stretch & Recovery: Added “shaping” to the super stretch requirement. (Woven fabrics with elastane labeled as “super stretch” or “shaping”.)
?CF to Dry Rubbing (textile): Simplified footnote about warning text in care label and on hang tag.
?CF to Dry Rubbing (leather): added footnote about warning text and hang tag. ?Fabric Weight test and requirement added for textile products.
?Leather/CF to Water & CF – dye transfer in storage: added to be clarified valid for leather details.
?CF to Wet Rubbing: Update and clarification of China portion requirement according to new standard for children’s products. Ties & belts requirement has been moved into QS&R Part 6: Accessories.
?Leather: CF to Dry&Wet Rubbing: Added clarification of total mass being 500 g.
May 2015 ?Deviation of Fibre Content: updated requirement.
?CF to Dry Rubbing: added exception for pigment prints
?CF to Artificial Light - Xenon Test : Socks and tights added to exceptions.
?Dimensional Stability to Household Laundering: socks and tights are added to
exclusions.
?Leather/CF to Water & CF – dye transfer in storage: Leather details clarified to be “such as labels, badges, and other trims in contrast colours”.