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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

- 33

R ZIPPER REFERENCE CLASS CHART FOR JAPAN

- 34

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.


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


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

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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

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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)


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


Shall be free of impurities, contamination, dirt,no stains, discoloration, mildew, uneven color

Sensory AllSamples

Odors: None objectionable or adverse


Components: None missing, malformed,fractured


No poor sewing details, unfinished seams,tears, holes or obvious weak points that coulddevelop into a defect


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


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


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)

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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


8.17.1


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


8.17.1


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

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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


Tab Twist Off Strength,Standard Pull Tab

ASTM 2061sec. 58


Tab Twist Off Strength,Decorative Pull Tab

ASTM 2061sec. 58


Operability Others -ASTM D2062

Sect. 6


Others -ASTM D2061

Sect. 22.2

Japan - JISS3015sec.6.4

Top Stop

UK- BS 3084


Others -ASTM D2061

Sect. 22.5

Japan - JISS3015

Sec. 6.5

Bottom Stop

(Closed-End)

UK- BS 3084


Open-end fastener box UK-BS 3084


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Section M COLORFASTNESS TESTS COSTCO STANDARDS

COLORFASTNESS3 Home Launderings Or 1 Dry Cleaning:


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


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


Others -AATCC 61

Mexico -NMX-A-074-

1995-INNTEX


CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003

Japan - JISL0844

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Others -AATCC 61

Mexico -NMX-A-074-

1995-INNTEX


CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003

Japan - JISL0844

- Color Staining


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


Japan - JIS

L0849 TypeII

Wet



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


Others -AATCC TS-

001

- Non-Chlorine Bleach


& 58 andCAN/CGSB-86.1-2003


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


Others -AATCC 107

Mexico -NMX-A-070-

1999-INNTEX

Japan - JISL0846

- Color Staining

UK- BS ENISO 105 E01


Acrylic:Wool:

Others -AATCC 107

Mexico -

NMX-A-70-1999-INNTEX

Japan - JISL0846

- Self Staining



Perspiration:

Others -AATCC 15

Mexico -NMX-A-065-

1995-

INNTEXJapan - JIS

L0848

- Color Change




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Others -AATCC 15

Mexico -NMX-A-065-

1995-INNTEX

- Color Staining

Japan - JISL0848


Acrylic:Wool:


Others -AATCC 15

Mexico -NMX-A-065-

1995-INNTEX

Japan - JISL0848

- Self Staining




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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:


Canada -CAN/CGSB4.2, No. 29.1

&CAN/CGSB-

86.1-2003

- Color Change

UK-BS EN ISO

6330


Per CareLabel

- Self-Staining

Japan - JISL0217


Accelerated Laundering:

Others -AATCC 61

Mexico -NMX-A-074-

1995-INNTEX


CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003

Japan - JISL0844

- Color Change



Others -AATCC 61

Mexico -

NMX-A-074-1995-

INNTEX


CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003

Japan - JISL0844

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Others -AATCC 61

Mexico -NMX-A-074-

1995-INNTEX


CAN/CGSB-86.1-2003

Japan - JISL0844

- Color Staining



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


Japan - JISL0849 Type

II

- Dry



After OneWash


Requirement:

Original:

After One Wash:


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Others -AATCC 8

Mexico -NMX-A-073-

1995-INNTEX


Japan - JIS

L0849 TypeII

- Wet



After OneWash


Requirement:

Original:

After One Wash:

Others -AATCC TS-

001


& 58 andCAN/CGSB-86.1-2003

Japan - JISL0856

- Chlorine Bleach

UK- BS ENISO 105 N01


Others -AATCC TS-

001

- Non-Chlorine Bleach


& 58 andCAN/CGSB-

86.1-2003


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



Others -AATCC 107

Mexico -NMX-A-70-

1999-INNTEX

Japan - JISL0846

- Color Staining



Acrylic:Wool:

Others -AATCC 107

Mexico -NMX-A-70-

1999-INNTEXJapan - JISL0846

- Self Staining



Perspiration:

Others -AATCC 15

Mexico -NMX-A-065-

1995-INNTEX

Japan - JISL0848

- Color Change



Others -AATCC 15

Mexico -NMX-A-065-

1995-INNTEX

Canada -CGSB-4.2,

No. 23

Japan - JISL0848

- Color Staining



Acrylic:Wool:


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Others -AATCC 15

Mexico -NMX-A-065-

1995-INNTEX

Japan - JISL0848

- Self Staining




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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)


Metal 15 25 25 50 50

Plastic 10 20 20 35 35

Bottom Stop Strength (lb)(close-end)



20 30 30 75 90

Aluminum 20 30 30 75 90

Plastic 20 25 25 50 65

Separate Unit CrosswiseStrength (lb)



9 11 12 24 40

Aluminum 7 9 9 20 30

Single Element Strength (lb)

Plastic 6 10 12 20 20


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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