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DENIM FABRICS

REQUIREMENTS
DF-01 TEST
UOM TEST METHOD TEST REMARKS
DF-A DF-B DF-C DF-D DF-E DF-F DF-G Classic AS
STF
3.5- 6.0- 8.0- 10.0- 11.5-
<3.5 13.0+ 13.5 + oz/yd
2

Fabric Weight Category after 3HL 5.9 7.9 9.9 11.4 12.9
0-118 119-202 203-267 268-335 336-387 388-437 438+ 460+ g/m2

FABRIC WEIGHT Purchase Agreement 5.0% LS&Co. 21 AR

STIFFNESS N/A 1.5 to 4.5 Kg ASTM D4032 AR Not applicable for stretch fabrics

2.0 to Not applicable for stretch fabrics

ELONGATION - warp N/A 6.0 to 13.0 % ASTM D3107 (modified) AR
5.0 Agreed warp elongation range must be 4%

15 x 20 x 30 x 55 x 65 x 75 x
TENSILE STRENGTH (minimum) warp x weft 40 x 30 90 x 60 kg ASTM D5034 (modified) 3HL
13 15 20 35 40 55
1100 x 1200 x 2000 x 3100 x 4000 x 4300 x 5100 x 6000 x
TEAR STRENGTH (minimum) warp x weft g ASTM D1424 (modified) 3HL
900 1000 1600 2100 2800 3300 4300 4600

STRETCH Mill Spec 4.0% % ASTM D3107 (modified) 3HL Only applicable to elastomeric stretch fabrics

10-20% Stretch 4.0

GROWTH (maximum) 20.1-34.9% Stretch 6.0 % ASTM D3107 (modified) 3HL Only applicable to elastomeric stretch fabrics
35% Stretch 8.0
Non-stretch direction - -5.0 to -1.0 / 1.5% range
preshrunk

Shrink-To-Fit -11.8 x 6.5 (target)

-10.0 to -13.5 x -5.2 to -7.8 (range) ISO 6330
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Heatset or low shrink includes T400, polyester
ISO 5077 (2A) Modified
IN LAUNDERING % 3HL PBT for example
Stretch direction heatset -8.0 to -1.0 / 1.5% range
warp x weft APPENDIX 12
Stretch direction non-heatset -14.0 to -8.0 / 2.0% range

Shrink-To-Fit Weft Stretch -10.5 to -13.5 x -8.5 to -11.5

SKEW MOVEMENT N/A 3.0 % LS&Co. 2 3HL

2
Only applicable for fabrics <3.5 oz/yd and
ASTM D1683
SEAM SLIPPAGE (minimum) warp x weft 7.0 x 7.0 N/A Kg
(at 6.35mm)
3HL linen/hemp fabrics (and their blends), less
than 6.0 oz/yd2
BS EN ISO 12945-1 Only applicable for wool, viscose & lyocell
PILLING (minimum) 3.5 Rating
(18,000 cycles)
AR
content fabrics, all weights
ISO 6330
CF HOME LAUNDERING (minimum) Change 3.0 Rating
ISO 5077 (2A) Modified
3HL

CF PERSPIRATION ACID & Change 3.0

Rating ISO 105-E04 AR
ALKALINE (minimum) Staining 3.0

Change 3.0
CF WATER (minimum) Rating ISO 105-E01 AR
Staining 3.0
Dry 3.5
3.0 (denim for garment washed programs only)
CF CROCKING (minimum) Rating AATCC 8 AR

Wet 1.5
3.5
CF RUBBING (minimum) Dry Rating BS EN ISO 105-X12 AR
3.0 (denim for garment washed programs only)
3.5 AATCC 16 (Option 3), Light colors defined as 1/12 or lighter as per
CF LIGHT (minimum) Change Rating AR
3.0 (light colors) 20 AFU ISO 105 A01 Standard Depth Chart

4.5 7.5 Fabrics exceeding this range must be used in

pH Value ISO 3071 AR
5.0 7.5 for sulphur dyed fabrics garment washed programs

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FOR ALL FABRICS

REQUIREMENTS UOM TEST METHOD TEST AS TEST NOTES

Only test on blended fabrics and all fabrics

100% Same Fiber: No Tolerance
FIBER CONTENT % AATCC 20/20A AR claiming recycled fiber content. Tolerance for
Blends: 3% Tolerance manufacturing variability.

Test on all fabrics weighing <3.5 oz/yd2 (120

g/m2) OR with raised fiber surface OR with all-
FLAMMABILITY (minimum) Class 1 Rating 16 CFR 1610 AR over print or coating. See Flammability
Appendix for details

Test non-resinated fabrics using qualitative

Qualitative Negative (no observed difference) Rating LS&Co. 51 method first & quantitative method only if
AR
FORMALDEHYDE Positive or Inconclusive result.
(maximum) Quantitative 16 (Childrens Garments sizes 0-20) ppm JIS L 1041-B or
(AC) Test resinated fabrics using quantitative method
65 (Adult Garments) ISO 14184-1
only. Test post-cured fabric after curing (AC).

ISOCYANATES (maximum) Refer to Restricted Substances List (RSL) ppm Refer to RSL AR Tested on PU coated fabrics

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DENIM GARMENTS
TEST TEST
REQUIREMENTS UOM TEST NOTES
METHOD AS
STANDARD FABRIC WEIGHT 3 BLEACH & 4- The classification of these categories is described in Finishing Definitions
0 - RIGID 1 RINSE 2 OTHERS DESTRUCTED
CODE @ 3HL (oz/yd2) LOCAL ABRASION Appendix

FABRIC WEIGHT Garment Spec 5.0% oz/yd

2
LS&Co. 21 AR

DG-A < 3.5 12 x 11 N/A

DG-B 3.5 5.9 14 x 11 12 x 11 N/A

DG-C 6.0 7.9 27 x 18 20 x 15 17 x 15 N/A

If 0-Rigid, test after 3HL

TENSILE STRENGTH DG-D 8.0 9.9 35 x 25 30 x 20 25 x 20 N/A If garment is locally abraded,

ASTM D5034
(minimum) warp x kg
(modified)
AR test strength in base and
weft DG-E 10.0 11.4 50 x 30 40 x 25 25 x 25 N/A abraded areas separately.
Local Abrasion standard (#3)
applies to abraded area.
DG-F 11.5 12.9 60 x 35 50 x 30 35 x 30 35 x 30

DG-G 13.0 + 65 x 45 55 x 40 45 x 35 35 X 30
01 Classic STF
DG-01 70 x 50 60 x 45 50 x 40 35 X 30
13.5+
DG-A < 3.5 900 x 800 N/A

DG-B 3.5 5.9 1100 x 900 900 x 800 N/A

DG-C 6.0 7.9 1800 x 1450 1500 x 1300 1300 x 1100 N/A
If 0-Rigid, test after 3HL

TEAR STRENGTH DG-D 8.0 9.9 2700 x 1900 2000 x 1700 1500 x 1300 N/A If garment is locally abraded,
ASTM D1424
(minimum) warp x g
(modified)
AR test strength in base and
weft DG-E 10.0 11.4 3600 x 2500 2600 x 2100 1700 x 1500 N/A abraded areas separately.
Local Abrasion standard (#3)
applies to abraded area
DG-F 11.5 12.9 3900 x 3000 3000 x 2500 2200 x 2000 2200 x 2000

DG-G 13.0 + 4000 x 3200 3500 x 2800 2600 x 2400 2200 x 2000
01 Classic STF
DG-01 5200 x 4400 3800 x 3800 2800 x 2600 2200 x 2000
13.5+
Only applicable to elastomeric
ASTM D3107
STRETCH Garment Spec 4.0% %
(modified)
AR stretch garment. If 0-Rigid,
test after 3HL

10-20% Stretch 4.0 Only applicable to elastomeric

ASTM D3107
GROWTH (maximum) 20.1-34.9% Stretch 6.0 %
(modified)
AR stretch garment. If 0-Rigid,
35% Stretch 8.0 test after 3HL

BS EN ISO Only applicable for wool,

PILLING (minimum) 3.5 Rating 12945-1 (18,000 AR viscose & lyocell content
cycles) fabrics, all weights

SEAM SLIPPAGE Test if fabric 3.5 oz/yd2 or

Body fabric 7 kg ASTM D1683 AR
(minimum) linen/hemp <6.0 oz/yd2

10 (tops)
SEAM STRENGTH (minimum) kg ASTM D1683 AR
20 (bottom / jackets)
Test if beltloop attached to
10 (tops)
BELTLOOP ATTACHMENT STRENGTH (minimum) Kg LS&Co. 11 AR single layer of fabric or if other
15 (bottom / jackets) construction risks noted
Mandatory for DG-A (<3.5
oz/yd2) on functional sundries
10 (tops) (waistband, placket, cuffs,
pockets). For other
15 (bottoms decorative)
CLOSURE ATTACHMENT STRENGTH (minimum) Kg LS&Co. 25B AR categories,
25 (bottoms waistband / shank) test if construction risk noted
20 (bottoms waistband / sew-thru) (i.e. attached to single layer of
fabric without reinforcement,
non-standard button type)

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DENIM GARMENTS (cont.)

REQUIREMENTS
TEST TEST
3 BLEACH & 4- UOM TEST NOTES
0 - RIGID 1 RINSE 2 OTHERS METHOD AS
LOCAL ABRASION DESTRUCTED
Home laundering always applicable,
except if care instructions state Dry
-4.5 X -4.5 Clean Only

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY LAUNDERING LS&Co. 23A Shrink-to-Fit garments must carry

-6.0 to -11.0 X -3.0 x -3.0 % 3HL
(maximum) - length x width APPENDIX 12 hangtags explaining sizing
-4.0 to -8.0 requirements.
(SHRINK-T0-FIT)
Care label must include shrinkage
statement if > 3%
Test if Dry Clean Only care
instructions or for jackets with
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY DRY CLEAN LS&Co. 23A padding/lining/down or
-3.0 x -3.0 % 1DC
(maximum) - length x width APPENDIX 12 rubber/plastic/enamel sundries or
decorations sensitive to dry cleaning
(shoulder pads, crystals)
LS&Co. 23A 3HL or 1DC Test if Dimensional Stability
GARMENT APPEARANCE AFTER CLEANING All parameters acceptable Comments
APPENDIX 12 1DC Dry Clean required
0.75 (bottoms) Inches
LS&Co. 23A 3HL or 1DC Test if Dimensional Stability
SEAM TWIST (maximum) APPENDIX 12 1DC Dry Clean required
5.0 (tops) %
Appearance change is not applicable
PRINT/EMBELLISHMENT Color Change 4.0 (embroidery / embellishment) / 3.5 (print) Grey Scale LS&Co. 23A 10HL or for crack prints
DURABILITY (maximum) Appearance Change Slight change Comments APPENDIX 12 3DC 3DC Test if Dimensional Stability
Dry Clean required
Light colors defined as 1/12 or
lighter as per ISO 105 A01
3.5 Standard Depth Chart
Change 3.0
CF HOME LAUNDERING 3.0 (light colours) Test not required for white, cream,
Grey Scale LS&Co. 23A
(minimum) Rating APPENDIX 12
3HL ecru fabric (pigments excluded).
Cross staining: only test on
garments with high contrast color
Cross-Staining 4.5 elements (e.g. stripes, ribs, piping
etc.)
CF DRY CLEANING Grey Scale LS&Co. 23A Test if Dimensional Stability-Dry Clean
Change 3.5 1DC
(minimum) Rating APPENDIX 12 required

Change 3.0 Grey Scale

CF LAUNDERING (minimum) AATCC 61-2A AR
Staining 3.0 Rating

Change 3.0
CF PERSPIRATION ACID & Grey Scale
Staining 3.0 ISO 105-E04 AR
ALKALINE (minimum) Rating
Cross-Staining 4.5
Change 3.0
Grey Scale
CF WATER (minimum) Staining 3.0 Rating
ISO 105-E01 AR
Cross-Staining 4.5
Products with dry 3.5 OR wet 1.5
Dry 3.5 4.0 Grey Scale
CF CROCKING (minimum) AATCC 8 AR crocking performance must carry dye
Wet 1.5 2.0 Rating
transfer hangtag

Grey Scale
CF RUBBING (minimum) Dry 3.5 Rating
ISO 105-X12 AR

Grey Scale Only test on indigo finishes, on

CF OZONE (minimum) Change 3.5 Rating
LS&CO. 37 AR
lightest part of garment
Only test on Indigo Bleach & Non-
3.5 Grey Scale AATCC 16 Indigo finishes (e.g. overdyes,
CF LIGHT (minimum) Change AR
3.0 (light colours) Rating Option 3 20 AFU bleached naturals colored yarn dyes)
on the lightest part of the garment

pH (range) 4.5 to 7.5 Value ISO 3071 AR

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(For Linings on Reversible Garments, follow applicable Garment Requirements)

TEST
REQUIREMENTS UOM TEST METHOD TEST NOTES
AS
4.0
Dry
3.0 (dark colors) Test not required on white,
Grey Scale
CF RUBBING (minimum) ISO 105-X12 AR cream, ecru fabrics (pigments
Rating
3.0 excluded)
Wet
2.0 (dark colors)
CF DRY CLEANING Grey Scale LS&Co. 23A Test if Dimensional Stability-
Change 4.0 1DC
(minimum) Rating APPENDIX 12 Dry Clean required
Test not required on white,
cream, ecru fabrics (pigments
excluded)
CF HOME LAUNDERING Grey Scale LS&Co. 23A
Change 3.0 3HL Evaluate cross-staining from
(minimum) Rating APPENDIX 12
shell, if applicable, as part of
Garment Appearance after
Cleaning
CF PERSPIRATION ACID & Change 3.0 Grey Scale
ISO 105-E04 AR
ALKALINE (minimum) Staining 3.0 Rating
Test not required on white,
Change 3.0 Grey Scale
CF WATER (minimum) ISO 105-E01 AR cream, ecru fabrics (pigments
Staining 3.0 Rating
excluded)
Light colors defined as 1/12 or
4.0
Change lighter as per ISO 105 A01
3.5 (dyed or printed using pigment/sulphur/indigo)
Standard Depth Chart.
3.0 (light colors) Grey Scale
CF WASHING (minimum) ISO 105-C10 A(1) AR
Rating
Test not required on white,
3.5
Staining cream, ecru fabrics (pigments
3.0 (dyed or printed using pigment/sulphur/indigo)
excluded)
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY LAUNDERING LS&Co. 23A
Compatible with Shell % 3HL
(maximum) - length x width APPENDIX 12

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY DRY CLEAN LS&Co. 23A Test if Dimensional Stability

Compatible with Shell % 1DC
(maximum) - length x width APPENDIX 12 Dry Clean required
Only applicable for wool, viscose
BS EN ISO 12945-1
PILLING (minimum) 3.5 Rating AR & lyocell content fabrics, all
(18,000 cycles) weights
Woven linings outseam,
SEAM SLIPPAGE (minimum) 7 kg ASTM D1683 AR armhole, sleeve seam, pocket
as applicable
Woven linings outseam,
SEAM STRENGTH (minimum) 7 kg ASTM D1683 AR armhole, sleeve seam, pocket
as applicable

pH (range) 4.5 to 7.5 Value ISO 3071 AR

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REQUIREMENTS UOM TEST METHOD TEST AS TEST NOTES

Only test on blended fabrics, all fabrics claiming
recycled fiber content, multi-component
garments & garments with embroidery or
100% Same Fiber: No Tolerance
FIBER CONTENT % AATCC 20/20A AR textile-based embellishments.
Blends: 3% Tolerance
Test on all production for China government
reports, regardless of content.
Test on all garments weighing <3.5 oz/yd2 (120
g/m2) OR with raised fiber surface OR with all-
FLAMMABILITY (minimum) Class 1 Rating 16 CFR 1610 AR over print or coating. See Flammability
Appendix for details
Test adult, non-resinated garments for all
Negative (no observed difference) markets except China & Vietnam, using
Qualitative Rating LS&Co. 51 qualitative method first & quantitative method
FORMALDEHYDE only if Positive or Inconclusive result. Test
16 (Childrens Garments sizes 0-20) AR
(maximum) Quantitative ppm JIS L 1041-B or Childrenswear garments (sizes 0-20), resinated
65 (Adult Garments) garments and production testing for China
ISO 14184-1
250 (Adult Garments without direct skin contact) government reports & Vietnam using
quantitative method only.
Only test on overdyed garments or screenprints
(including waistband & pocket bag prints. For
AROMATIC AMINES FROM AZO DYES China, India, Indonesia & Vietnam markets,
20 mg/kg Refer to RSL AR
(maximum) include in production testing for all garments
regardless of style/finish. See RSL/Legal
Appendix for details
Tested on PU coated garments, where coating is
ISOCYANATES (maximum) Refer to Restricted Substances List (RSL) ppm Refer to RSL AR applied during garment finishing
Test on plastisol, glitter, puff (high density) and
PHTHALATES (maximum) Total of All Not to Exceed 200 ppm Refer to RSL AR flock prints

ORGANOTINS (maximum) Refer to Restricted Substances List (RSL) ppm Refer to RSL AR Test on foil and glitter prints

40 (sundry items) Test on screenprints & metal or plastic sundry

CADMIUM TOTAL (maximum) ppm Refer to RSL AR
40 (screenprints) items sourced by vendors

90 (sundry items) Test on screenprints & metal or plastic sundry

LEAD TOTAL (maximum) ppm Refer to RSL AR
50 (screenprints) items sourced by vendors

No off odor GB 18401

ODOR Rating AR
(i.e. no musty, fishy, gasoline or petroleum odors Section 6.7

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Non-stretch

DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
PROPERTY NOTES

X = Required
*X* = Test if note applies
CF CROCKING X X

CF RUBBING - DRY X X
CF HOME LAUNDERING X X
CF LIGHT X X
CF PERSPIRATION X X
CF WATER X X
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY LAUNDERING X X
FORMALDEHYDE X X
pH X X
TENSILE STRENGTH X X
TEAR STRENGTH X X
WEIGHT ORIGINAL & 3HL X X

ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON FABRICATION OR PRODUCT DETAILS

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION NOTES

ELONGATION *X* *X* Fabrics 11.5 oz/yd 2

Blended fabrics of 2 or more fiber types, all fabrics claiming recycled fiber content, (FOP/FOS only).
FIBER CONTENT *X* *X* All production testing for China government reports, regardless of content
FLAMMABILITY *X* * FOP/FOS* Fabrics <3.5 oz/yd2 OR with raised fiber surface OR with all-over print or coating

ISOCYANATES *X* * FOS* PU coated fabrics may be exempted by Product Safety based on product review

PILLING *X* *X* Wool, viscose & lyocell content fabrics, all weights

SEAM SLIPPAGE *X* *X* Fabrics <3.5 oz/yd2 and linen/hemp fabrics (and their blends) <6.0 oz/yd2

SKEW MOVEMENT *X* *X* Fabrics 6.0 oz/yd2

STIFFNESS *X* *X* Fabrics 11.5 oz/yd2

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Stretch

DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
PROPERTY NOTES

X = Required
*X* = Test if note applies
CF CROCKING X X

CF RUBBING - DRY X X
CF HOME LAUNDERING X X
CF LIGHT X X
CF PERSPIRATION X X
CF WATER X X
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY LAUNDERING X X
FORMALDEHYDE X X
pH X X
STRETCH & GROWTH X X
TENSILE STRENGTH X X
TEAR STRENGTH X X
WEIGHT ORIGINAL & 3HL X X

ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON FABRICATION OR PRODUCT DETAILS

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION NOTES

Blended fabrics of 2 or more fiber types and all fabrics claiming recycled fiber content (FOP/FOS only).
FIBER CONTENT *X* *X* All production testing for China government reports, regardless of content
FLAMMABILITY *X* * FOP/FOS* Fabrics <3.5 oz/yd2 OR with raised fiber surface OR with all-over print or coating

ISOCYANATES *X* * FOS* PU coated fabrics may be exempted by Product Safety based on product review

PILLING *X* *X* Wool, viscose & lyocell content fabrics, all weights

SKEW MOVEMENT *X* *X* Fabrics 6.0 oz/yd2

SEAM SLIPPAGE *X* *X* Fabrics <3.5 oz/yd2 and linen/hemp fabrics (and their blends) <6.0 oz/yd2

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DENIM GARMENT TESTING PROTOCOL

DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
PROPERTY X = Required NOTES
*X* = Test if note applies
CF CROCKING X X
CF RUBBING - DRY X X All production testing for China government reports.

CF HOME LAUNDERING X X
CF LAUNDERING X *X* All production testing for China government reports.

CF OZONE *X* *X* On indigo finishes, on lightest part of the garment

CF PERSPIRATION X *X* All production testing for China government reports.

CF WATER X *X* All production testing for China government reports.

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY LAUNDERING X X

FORMALDEHYDE X X
GARMENT APPEARANCE AFTER CLEANING X X

pH X X

SEAM STRENGTH X *X* All production testing for China government reports.

SEAM TWIST X X
TENSILE STRENGTH X X
TEAR STRENGTH X X
WEIGHT ORIGINAL X X

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ADDITIONAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON FABRICATION OR PRODUCT DETAILS

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION NOTES
Overdyed garments or screenprints (including waistband & pocket bag prints. For China, India, Indonesia & Vietnam
AROMATIC AMINES FROM AZO DYES *X* *X* markets, include in production testing for all garments regardless of style/finish.
BELTLOOP ATTACHMENT STRENGTH *X* Garment construction risk (i.e. attached to single fabric layer without reinforcement, non-standard style)

CADMIUM - TOTAL *FOP* Screenprints & metal or plastic sundry items sourced by vendors

CF LIGHT *X* *X* Bleached or destructed indigo finishes / All non-indigo finishes (i.e. overdyes, bleached naturals, coloured yarn dyes)

Mandatory for DG-A (<3.5 oz/yd2) on functional sundries (waistband, placket, cuffs, pockets). For other categories, only
CLOSURE ATTACHMENT STRENGTH *X* test if construction risk noted (i.e. attached to single layer of fabric without reinforcement, non-standard button type)

DRY CLEANING DIMENSIONAL STABILITY

Dry Clean Only care instructions or jackets with padding/lining/down or rubber/plastic/enamel sundries or decorations
/ CF / GARMENT APPEARANCE / SEAM *X* *X* sensitive to dry cleaning (shoulder pads, crystals)
TWIST / EMBELLISHMENT DURABILITY

Blended fabrics of 2 or more fiber types, all fabrics claiming recycled fiber content, multi-component garments and
garments with embroidery or textile-based embellishments (FOP/FOS only).
FIBER CONTENT *X* *X*
All production testing for China government reports, regardless of content

FLAMMABILITY *X* *FOP* Fabrics <3.5 oz/yd2 OR with raised fiber surface OR with all-over print or coating

ISOCYANATES *X* *FOP* PU coated fabrics may be exempted by Product Safety based on product review

LEAD - TOTAL *FOP* Screenprints & metal or plastic sundry items sourced by vendors

ODOR *FOP* China market only

ORGANOTINS *FOP* Foil & glitter prints

PHTHALATES *X* *FOP* Plastisol, glitter, puff (high density) and flock prints

PILLING *X* * FOP/FOS* Wool, viscose & lyocell content fabrics, all weights
External embellishments and prints test at development & production. For internal embellishments and prints, evaluate as
PRINT / EMBELLISHMENT DURABILITY *X* *X* part of Garment Appearance after Cleaning.
STRETCH & GROWTH *X* *X* Elastomeric stretch fabrics

SEAM SLIPPAGE *X* *X* If body fabric <3.5 oz/yd2 or linen/hemp fabrics (and their blends) <6.0 oz/yd2

TENSILE STRENGTH LOCAL ABRASION *X* *X* Locally abraded area

TEAR STRENGTH LOCAL ABRASION *X* *X* Locally abraded area

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LININGS
(For Linings on Reversible Garments, follow applicable Garment Protocol)

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION NOTES

Overdyed garments or screenprints (including waistband & pocket bag prints.
AROMATIC AMINES FROM AZO DYES *X* *X*
For China, India, Indonesia & Vietnam markets, include in production testing for all garments regardless of style/finish.

CADMIUM - TOTAL FOP Screenprints

Not required on white, cream, ecru fabrics (pigments excluded)

CF RUBBING X X
All testing for China government reports, regardless of colour
Not required on white, cream, ecru fabrics (pigments excluded).
CF HOME LAUNDERING X X
Evaluate cross-staining from shell, if applicable, as part of Garment Appearance after Cleaning.

CF PERSPIRATION X *X* All production testing for China government reports.

Not required on white, cream, ecru fabrics (pigments excluded)

CF WATER X *X*
All production testing for China government reports, regardless of colour.

CF WASHING X *X* All production testing for China government reports. Not required on white, cream, ecru fabrics (pigments excluded)

Blended fabrics of 2 or more fiber types, all fabrics claiming recycled fiber content, multi-component garments and
garments with embroidery or textile-based embellishments (FOP/FOS only).
FIBER CONTENT *X* *X*
All production testing for China government reports, regardless of content

FLAMMABILITY *X* *FOP* Fabrics <3.5 oz/yd2 OR with raised fiber surface OR with all-over print or coating

LEAD - TOTAL FOP Screenprints

PILLING *X* FOP / FOS Wool, viscose & lyocell content fabrics, all weights

SEAM SLIPPAGE X FOP Woven linings outseam, armhole, sleeve seam & pocket as applicable

SEAM STRENGTH X FOP Woven linings outseam, armhole, sleeve seam & pocket as applicable

pH X X

FORMALDEHYDE X X

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REVISIONS TO DENIM STANDARDS DOCUMENT

DATE RESPONSIBLE PAGE CONTENT

1/31/2016 Marina Wright D-4, 9 Added staining requirement to CF Laundering to align with China requirements.

1/31/2016 Marina Wright D-6 Modified Formaldehyde note to indicate quantitative test only for products shipping to Vietnam

1/31/2016 Marina Wright D-6 Updated Aromatic Amines from Azo Dyes & Cadmium requirements as per RSL October 2015 revision

12/4/2015 Marina Wright D-4 Corrected typo on cross-staining

11/11/2015 Marina Wright D-11 Updated CF Rubbing note on garment linings to include China production testing
Modified garment fiber content testing protocol to include multi-component garments & garments with embroidery or textile-based
11/11/2015 Marina Wright D-6, 10, 11
embellishments
11/11/2015 Marina Wright D-6 Added standard requirement for cadmium & lead on screenprints

11/11/2015 Marina Wright D-5, 11 Added Seam Strength to Linings & clarified seams to be tested

11/11/2015 Marina Wright D-1 Added Shrink-To-Fit Weft Stretch Shrinkage standard

3/20/2015 Marina Wright D-6 Phthalates Modified standard to align with RSL 2014

3/20/2015 Marina Wright D-2, 6, 7, 8, 10 Flammability Modified requirement to test all raised fiber surface fabrics

3/20/2015 Marina Wright D-10 Flammability Added requirement to test on lining if applicable

3/20/2015 Marina Wright D-4 CF Home Laundering Added Cross-Staining requirement for products with high contrast color elements

11/28/2014 Marina Wright D-2 Modified testing conditions for Formaldehyde on post-cured fabric
D-1, 3, 5, 7, 8,
8/4/2014 Marina Wright Modified note for Pilling test on wool, viscose & lyocell content fabrics, all weights
10 & 11
8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-3 Updated Seam Strength with UOM, Test Method and Test As information
8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-3 Denim Garment standard edited to clarify that standard code is based on fabric weight after 3HL
8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-3 Additional note to clarify strength testing for locally abraded areas
8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-3 Modified Seam Slippage note to align with protocol notes

8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-5 Added standard requirements for Linings

8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-6 Modified note for Formaldehyde test

8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-6 & 10 Modified note for Aromatic Amines from Azo Dyes test
8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-9 Modified notations for garment testing requirements for China market
Modified testing protocol for Linings to include Azo, Cadmium, Fiber Content & Lead-Total (if applicable)
8/4/2014 Marina Wright D-11
Removed requirement for CF Light

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