Fabric and Garment Performance Testing 6 Sample Approval.pdfAll strike-off submissions must include the printing method used, i.e. pigment, reactive, discharge, etc. If it is a garment

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Chapter 6

Color and Sample Approval Process Requirements Overview DXL Group clearly identifies deadlines and sample approval commitments according to time and action calendar for on time deliveries and is committed to provide timely approvals upon receipt of submission throughout all stages of the product lifecycle process. Our valued vendor partners must ensure that appropriate samples are submitted in a timely manner according to the time and action calendar for on time delivery and according to the criteria and specifications inclusive of the Sample Approval Process Requirements as well as in compliance with the contents of the Vendor Manual. Vendor/factory is responsible for attaining all required DXL Group approval to execute production in accordance with the DXL Group private label brand vendor manual in its entirety. Factory must ensure that all units for shipment are accurately labeled in accordance with all regulatory requirements and voluntary guidelines. Thus this production has been subject to all requirements herein the DXL Group vendor manual and meets or exceeds the minimum requirements for consumer expectations. Chapter 7: Key Headings:

Color Approval Process Lab Dipping by Style Bulk Submissions Handlooms & Knit downs – Yarn Dye Stripes/Plaids by Style All Over Fabric Prints All Over Heathers Washed Garment Programs

Shade Band Approval Panel/Garment Approval

Trim, Findings, Embroidery/Appliqué Approval

Fit Sample Approval Process

Forms Sample Size Requirements

Label Ticket/Stickers and Tag Placement

Tech Pack Illustrations Supplier Information

DXL Group Private Brands Protection Policy


Color Approval Process Lab-Dipping by Style DXL Group requests that at least six lab dip trials be sent with each submission. Two sets of lab dip trials should be submitted to the local Agent/Vendor office, one for their reference and one for DXL Group’s reference. The lab dips must be sent to the Sourcing Manager who then reviews the lab dip for approval. All lab dips must:

Measure 3” x 3” Have an “Up” arrow to show in what direction it was viewed for evaluation

drawn on the face. Especially critical for any napped or textured submit. Lab dips should be submitted to the local Agent/Vendor order office within 20 working days after receipt of reference, screened and submitted to DXL Group’s by Agent/Vendor within 5 working days. DXL Group will advise results within 5 working days after receipt of lab dip. DXL Group should receive re-submits within 10 days of request. Note: For non-certified mills, if the same color/same style was used in a previous season the Vendor/Factory must have the lab dip re-approved. An exception would be an ongoing, uninterrupted program. In this case, only new colors must be submitted for approval.

Each of the lab dip trials within a submission must be labeled: A, B, C, D, E and F. The second submission, if required, should follow the sequence and be labeled G, H, I, J, K and L and so on. In addition, each of these submissions must be labeled as 1st, 2nd, etc. i.e. 1st submission with lab dip trials of A, B, C, D, E, F. 2nd submission with lab dip trials of G, H, I, J, K and L

Lab dip submissions must include the X-factory and 1st DC date. Lab dips must be submitted in the correct fiber content, construction and weight. Lab dips must be attached to a Submit Approval Form; face side up using double sided tape.

The same fabric from the same mill, for different styles, can be grouped in a lab dip submission, so that the Vendor/Factory needs only that single submission to cover those styles. All relevant style #’s must be clearly identified on the submission.

Evaluation and Approval of Lab Dips Lab dips will be visually assessed under DXL Group’s primary lighting source (CWF) Cool White Florescent and our secondary lighting source is D65 Daylight by the Sourcing Manager. The Sourcing Manager will advise Agent/Vendor by email If a lab dip is approved. If all lab dips fail, the Sourcing Manager will give direction to the Agent/Vendor and Trim, Color & Fabric Manager. If, after the third submission, a lab dip is not satisfactory, the following personnel are to be notified to determine if the submit can be considered as Best Can Do: Buyer, Trim, Color & Fabric Manager. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to submit all lab dips that meet DXL Group's requirements with in time and action calendar. If delivery date is delayed, due to untimely or unacceptable submissions, it is the Vendor’s responsibility to pay any additional expense necessary to meet DXL Group’s in-store date.


Lab dipping Solid Piece-Dyed Ground Colors for Placement Screen Prints Solid piece dyed grounds which will be used for “Placement Screen Prints” will follow our standard procedure for lab dipping piece dyed fabrics for all colors, including whites.

Bulk Submissions For Bulk approvals, 2 submits will be sent on the Submit Approval Form to the Sourcing Manager (one for Hand Feel/Quality and One for Color). The color submits will be reviewed by the Sourcing Manager for color approval. Bulk fabric submission must include the ex-factory date and 1st DC date. Bulk fabric must be submitted in the correct fiber content, construction and weight. Bulk fabric must be attached face side up and measure a minimum of 6” x 6”. The same fabric can be submitted for different styles so that the Vendor/Factory needs only that single submission to cover those styles. All relevant style #’s must be clearly identified on the submission. All bulk submissions must be submitted on the submit approval form. Bulk fabric is compared to the lab dip. Bulk submissions should be approved for quality, including hand-feel, weight, and finishing prior to color approval. Bulk must be resubmitted for both quality and color approval if first rejected. If the Sourcing Manager rejects the quality or rejects the color, bulk must be resubmitted for both approvals. The cover letter must clearly state the reason(s) for the resubmit. Evaluation and Approval of Bulk Fabric Bulk fabric will be visually assessed under DXL Group’s primary lighting source (CWF) Cool White Fluorescent and our secondary lighting source is D65 Daylight to for approval. The Sourcing Manager will advise Agent/Vendor by e-mail if bulk fabric is approved. If all submits fail, the Sourcing Manager will give direction to the Agent/Vendor Colorist. If after the third submission, bulk fabric submission is not satisfactory, the following personnel are to be notified to determine if the submit can be considered for commercial acceptability as Best Can Do: Trim, Color & Fabric Manager and Buyer.

It is the Vendor’s responsibility within the time and action calendar to submit all bulk fabric that meet DXL Group’s digital requirements. If delivery date is delayed due to untimely or unacceptable submissions, it is the Vendor’s responsibility to pay any additional expense necessary to meet DXL Group in-store date.

Hand Looms & Knit Downs

Yarn Dye Stripes/Plaids by Style All Handlooms and Knit Downs are submitted in the correct fabric using actual colors on the Submit Approval Form to the Product Manager. The Product Manager hands off the submittal to the Textile Designer for layout and color approval. If it is a garment washed program, all submittals must be after wash and indicated as such on the form.

The Textile Designer is responsible for approving yarn dye colors and layout, in a handloom or knit down with skeins as state.


In cooperation the Sourcing Manager and Trim, Color & Fabric Manager may request color analysis assistance if the yarn dye has a matching requirement to a solid or there is significant color coverage, which must match to a solid approval. All correspondence regarding handloom and knit down approval is transmitted by the Trim, Color & Fabric Manager, who retains responsibility and ownership of knit downs and handlooms.

The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager may request a change of color or shade in the pattern due to overall aesthetics of the layout even though the color is approved in the individual yarn-dye color skeins.

For all yarn dyes, vendor must include the individual skeins along with the handloom or knit down in order to see the individual colors used in the yarns.

It is the Vendor’s responsibility to submit all handlooms and knit downs that meet DXL Group's requirements with in time and action calendar. If delivery date is delayed, due to untimely or unacceptable submissions, it is the Vendor’s responsibility to pay any additional expense necessary to meet DXL Group’s in-store date.

All Over Fabric Prints All strike-off submissions must include the printing method used, i.e. pigment, reactive, discharge, etc. If it is a garment washed program, all submittals must be after wash and indicated as such on the form.

The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager is responsible for approving print ground color and print pattern colors, layout and registration. All print pattern color submissions must be on the approved ground color.

In cooperation with the Sourcing Manager, the Trim, Color & Fabric Manager may request color analysis assistance if the print has a matching requirement to a solid or there is a significant color coverage, which must match to a solid approval. All correspondence regarding print color approval is transmitted by the Trim, Color & Fabric Manager who retains responsibility and ownership of strike-offs.

The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager may request a change of color or shade in the pattern due to the overall aesthetics of the pattern even though the print colors are correct.

It is the Vendor’s responsibility to submit all strike offs that meet DXL Group's requirements with in time and action calendar. If delivery date is delayed, due to untimely or unacceptable submissions, it is the Vendor’s responsibility to pay any additional expense necessary to meet DXL Group’s in-store date.

All Over Heathers The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager /Buyer will provide color references to use as a guideline standard. Based upon this standard, the Vendor will submit bulk references. The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager is responsible for heather color approval when not used in a pattern. If it is a garment washed program, all submittals must be after wash and indicated as such on the form. The Vendor should submit the standard to us at the beginning of the season for DXL Group’s reference.


It is the Vendor’s responsibility to submit options that meet DXL Group's requirements with in time and action calendar. If delivery date is delayed, due to untimely or unacceptable submissions, it is the Vendor’s responsibility to pay any additional expense necessary to meet DXL Group’s in-store date.

Washed Garment Programs Color standards- The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager /Buyer will provide wash references to use as a guideline standard. The Vendor/Factory will submit a series of washed standards, indicting the color, hand feel, finishing and weight. All washed standard submissions must be submitted to the Product Manager on the Submit Approval Form. The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager will provide a sample of the approved wash standard to the vendor. The Vendor/Factory will submit a series of washed standards, indicating color, hand-feel, finishing, weight and abrasion quality they can meet. All washed standard submissions must be submitted to the Trim, Color & Fabric Manager on the Submit Approval Form, indicating both the before wash and after wash weight. Shade band approval decisions will be made against this approved washed standard. Bulk/ Shade Band Submission Shade bands are submitted to the Trim, Color & Fabric Manager or treated washed programs, from bulk fabric. Shade bands must be sewn samples with a seam and a hem, following construction methods ordered for that particular program or as otherwise specified and agreed upon case by case. All shade bands must be submitted on the Submit Approval Form. All submittals must be after wash and indicated as such on the form. Shade bands must include the X-factory and 1st in DC date. Shade bands must be submitted in the ordered fiber content, construction and weight. . Contracted weight and actual weight must be indicated. Shade bands must be attached to a card stock and each shade labeled with a letter A, B, C, D, E, F, etc. A minimum of 5 or a maximum of 10 shades should be submitted. A range of achievable color, from the lightest shade to the darkest shade should be submitted for this approval process. The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager will make a decision as to the acceptable range of color and communicate this decision to the Agent/Vendor. Shade Band Approval DXL Group Trim, Color & Fabric Manager will determine the acceptable range of variation of the shades compared to the approved washed standard. DXL Group Trim, Color & Fabric Manager will review the shades using a visual assessment in the light box, under Cool White light. A secondary light source of D65 may be used to check for metamerism. Agent/Vendor will be advised of the shades that are approved, using the letter notation.


Panel/Garment approval When any hand finishing is used (such as sandblasting, whiskers), entire panels or garments are required to approve the placement and concentration of the finishing.

Trim and Findings Trim and findings, on unwashed garment programs only, must be submitted on the Submit Approval Form. All trims must be submitted on approved bulk fabric color. All trims are visually reviewed to meet DXL Group requirements. DXL Group Sourcing Mangers will visually assess all DTM trims under Cool White and D65 light to check for metamerism. The Sourcing Manager will advise Agent/Vendor by e-mail if trim color is approved or give direction for resubmits. DXL Group Product Manager will visually assess all other trims, other than DTM, for color approval. The Sourcing Manager will advise Agent/Vendor by e-mail if trim color is approved or give direction for resubmits. If, after the third submission, trim color is not satisfactory, the following personnel are to be notified to determine if the submit can be considered for commercial acceptability as Best Can Do: Trim, Color & Fabric Manager, Buyer.

It is the Vendor’s responsibility to submit trims that meet DXL Group visual requirements. If untimely or a series of unacceptable submissions causes a delivery delay, it is the Vendor’s responsibility to pay any additional expense necessary to meet DXL Group in store- date.

Trim and Findings are defined as: Trim: decorative material such as ribbon, lace, or any other ornamentation. Findings: functional materials such as zippers, buttons, elastic, pocketing or any other material used in the construction of a garment. A complete zipper must be submitted in each color including the zipper pull and zipper teeth. Embroidery/Appliqué Approval Form Embroideries and appliqués must be submitted on the Submit Approval Form. All submits must be on approved bulk fabric color and quality. All colors used in the submission, thread, fabric or trim, must be indicated. DXL Group Trim, Color & Fabric Manager will visually assess all embroideries/appliqués for quality and color approval. The Trim, Color & Fabric Manager will advise Agent/Vendor by e-mail if the submit is approved or give direction for resubmits. Confirmation Form This is used strictly for confirmation of any fabric or trim quality direction whether it is color, pattern, layout, finishing or any other question the Vendor or Trim, Color & Fabric Manager may have. It is not intended to be used for any approval.


Fit Sample Approval Process

Private Label - Direct Import Vendor Step One: Costing

Technical Designer issues “costing” specifications in the form of a tech pack. This is inclusive of a technical sketch, construction and styling details, fully graded size specification, and all brand requirements.

Outcome o Vendor issues garment cost and makes a Counter sample to be sent to the Sourcing

Manager, based on the costing specifications provided by DXL Group o Counter sample should be properly labeled with a fully completed DXL Group sample tag,

sample cover sheet, printed graded spec, and the Counter sample’s measurements. o If vendor is selected, the Sourcing Manager will provide the Counter sample to the

Technical Designer whose name appears on the tech pack for fit/ construction evaluation. *Sample tag – see Form 1, Sample cover sheet – see Form 2

Step Two: Fit Approval Live fit session is conducted with appropriate staff. Overall fit, styling vision, and label placement

will be reviewed. At this point, the Technical Designer may make construction or spec revisions.

Technical Designer issues a comment sheet for the Counter sample to the vendor detailing the fit/construction evaluation. This will document any new changes in spec, construction, and styling. If necessary, a revised tech pack will be issued to the vendor including the date of revision.

If the Counter sample is not approved, a revised Fit sample must be sent to DXL Group for approval.

Vendor should be submitting piece goods, trims, and colors for testing at MTS. Both fabric and finished garment will require testing prior to production

o Counter/Fit sample approval issued by DXL Group along with a Pre-Production status on tech pack.

o TOP samples must be sent in every color for every order.

Step Three: Pre-Production Approval Vendor makes a Pre-Production sample; properly labeling it with fully completed DXL Group

sample tag, sample cover sheet, printed graded spec, and Pre-Production sample’s measurements, and sends it to the Technical Designer whose name appears on the tech pack. Sample should be made of actual bulk fabric, with all correct colors, trims, labels, and tags.

A Pre-Production sample should also be sent at this time to MTS for a full garment test.

Live fit session is conducted with appropriate staff focusing on fit and construction.

Technical Designer evaluates sample against the (revised) tech pack and spec and issues a comment sheet detailing the evaluation and any additional spec or styling revisions. If the Pre-Production sample is not approved, a revised Pre-production sample must be submitted to DXL Group for approval.

o Pre-Production sample approval issued by DXL Group with Approved for Production status on tech pack.

o Pre production samples must be sent in every color for every order.


Step Four: Top of Production Approval Production may now begin providing the vendor has met all of DXL Group’s performance testing

standards and adhered to the Social Compliance policies.

Vendor submits a TOP sample for the Technical Designer’s evaluation and reference. Outcome o TOP sample approval issued by DXL Group.

* See sample requirements section.

Private Label - Domestic Vendor Step One: Costing DXL Developed Product Technical Designer issues “costing” specifications in the form of a tech pack. This is inclusive of a

technical sketch, construction and styling details, fully graded size specification, and all brand requirements.

Outcome o Vendor issues garment cost and makes a Counter sample to be sent to the Sourcing

Manager, based on the costing specifications provided by DXL Group o Counter sample should be properly labeled with a fully completed DXL Group sample tag,

sample cover sheet*, printed graded spec, and the Counter sample’s measurements. o If vendor is selected, the Sourcing Manager will provide the Counter sample to the

Technical Designer whose name appears on the tech pack for fit/ construction evaluation. *Sample tag – see Form 1, Sample cover sheet – see Form 2

Vendor Developed Product Technical Designer issues complete tech pack. This is inclusive of a technical sketch, construction

and styling details, fully graded size specification, and all brand requirements. Outcome o Vendor makes a Fit sample, properly labeling it with fully completed DXL Group sample

tag, sample cover sheet*, printed graded spec, and the vendor’s evaluation of the fit sample’s measurements, and sends to the Technical Designer whose name appears on the tech pack.

o Fit sample should be made of the closest available fabric. *Sample tag – see Form 1, Sample cover sheet – see Form 2

Step Two: Fit Approval Live fit session is conducted with appropriate staff. Overall fit, styling vision, and label placement will be

reviewed. At this point, the Technical Designer may make construction or spec revisions.

Technical Designer issues a comment sheet for the Counter/ Fit sample to the vendor detailing the

fit/construction evaluation. This will document any new changes in spec, construction, and styling. If necessary, a revised tech pack will be issued to the vendor including the date of revision.

If the Counter/ Fit sample is not approved, a revised Fit sample must be sent to DXL Group for approval.


Vendor should be submitting piece goods, trims, and colors for testing to MTS. Both fabric and finished garment will require testing prior to production

Outcome o Counter/Fit sample approval issued by DXL Group along with a Pre-Production status on

tech pack.

o Step Three: Pre-Production Approval Vendor makes a Pre-Production sample, properly labeling it with fully completed DXL Group

sample tag, sample cover sheet, printed graded spec, and the Pre-Production sample’s measurements, and sends it to the Technical Designer whose name appears on the tech pack. Sample should be made of actual bulk fabric, with all correct colors, trims, labels, and tags if available.

A Pre-Production sample should also be sent at this time to MTS for a full garment test.

Live fit session is conducted with appropriate staff focusing on fit and construction.

Technical Designer evaluates sample against the (revised) tech pack and spec and issues a comment sheet detailing the evaluation and any additional spec or styling revisions. If the Pre-Production sample is not approved, a revised Pre-production sample must be submitted to DXL Group for approval.

Outcome o Pre-Production sample approval issued by DXL Group with Approved for Production

status on tech pack. Step Four: Top of Production Approval

Production may now begin providing the vendor has met all of DXL Group’s performance testing standards and adhered to the Social Compliance policies.

Vendor submits a TOP sample for the Technical Designer’s evaluation and reference. Outcome o TOP sample approval issued by DXL Group.

* See sample requirements section.

Branded Product Purchased from a Vendor’s Line Technical Designer issues a graded block spec.

Outcome o Vendor sends a Fit sample accompanied by their stylized graded spec and vendor’s

evaluation of the sample’s measurements. o Fit sample should be made of production quality fabric if possible, or in the closest

available. o Fit and grade will be evaluated. Technical Designer will email the vendor with an approval

status of the fit sample. T.D. will comment only if fit and/or grade are significantly different from the DXL Group block/grade.

o Vendor will not be required to submit Pre-Production or TOP samples after fit approval.


Form 1


Form 2


Men’s Big and Tall Sample Size Requirements for Fit Evaluation:

Big Tall Costing Fit PP TOP

CATEGORY

Knits & Sweaters 2XL 5XLT 1 Big 1 Big

1 Big of lightest color

1 Tall of lightest color

1 Big of every color

Activewear 2XL 5XLT 1 Big 1 Big




Loungewear 2XL 5XLT 1 Big 1 Big




Robes XL/2XL 3XLT/ 4XLT

1 Big 1 Big




Woven shirts 2XL 5XLT 1 Big 1 Big




Elastic Waist Bottoms

2XL 5XLT 1 Big 1 Big




Sized waist 48X32 42X36 1 Big 1 Big




Dress Shirts 18 ½ 34/35

20 37/38

1 Big 1 Big




Dress Pants 48X32 42X36 1 Big 1 Big




Dress Clothing 52R 60L 1 Big 1 Big 1 Big of lightest color



Outerwear 2XL 5XLT 1 Big 1 Big 1 Tall




Note : An exceptional random T.O.P review will be applied by our technical team where if

deemed necessary. TOP’s for core & replenishment styles only need to be submitted every six months


All samples must be sent in proper sequence and approved before the next sample in the

sequence can be produced and submitted.

The Global Sourcing Department’s commitment is to review all samples and send out comments within 72 hours of receipt of the garment.

DXL Group reserves the right to require additional samples from the vendor as necessary.

It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure that all production accurately reflects all sample approvals. If production does not match approved Fit, PP, and TOP samples, the order is subject to cancellation or a reduction in price at the sole discretion of DXL Group.

Men’s Big and Tall Block Development Process (When Required):

BIG TALL

CATEGORY

Knits & Sweaters 2XL 4XL 6XL XLT 3XLT 5XLT

Activewear 2XL 4XL 6XL XLT 3XLT 5XLT

Loungewear 2XL 4XL 6XL XLT 3XLT 5XLT

Robes XL/2XL 3XL/4XL - XLT/2XLT 3XLT/4XLT -

Woven shirts 2XL 4XL 6XL XLT 3XLT 5XLT

Elastic waist 2XL 4XL 6XL XLT 3XLT 5XLT

Denim/Casual Bottoms

48 X 32

54 X 30

60 X 28

42 X 36

50 X 38

58 X 34

Sized waist 48 X 32 54 X 30 60 X 28 42 X 36 50 X 38 58 X 34

Dress Shirts 18 ½ 34/35 20 32/33 24 34/35 16 35/36 17 ½ 37/38

19 35/36

Dress Pants 48 X 32 54 X 30 60 X 28 42 X 36 50 X 38 58 X 34

Dress Clothing

52 R

58 R

64 R

44 L

50 L

56 L

Outerwear

2XL 4XL 6XL XLT 3XLT 5XLT

Women’s Plus Size Block Development Process (When Required):

Sizes

CATEGORY

Knits & Sweaters XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Activewear XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Loungewear XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Robes L/XL 2XL/3XL 4XL/5XL -

Woven shirts XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Elastic waist XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Outerwear

XL 2XL 3XL 4XL


When DXL Group is creating a new Block (silhouette) or revising a current Block, a size run will be requested to properly evaluate the fit throughout the full range of sizes. Additionally, all new vendors and/or factories will be required to submit a size run for approval.

Additional Sample Requirements for DXL Group:

Category Retail Advertising

Samples for all Private Label

3 of Each

Catalog Advertising

Samples for all Private Label

1 of Each

Web Advertising Samples *casual

and denim bottoms 1 Each

Retail Advertising

Samples for all National Brands

1 of Each

Catalog Advertising

Samples for all National Brands

1 of Each

Knit & Sweaters XL XL NA XL XL

Activewear XL XL NA XL XL

Loungewear XL XL NA XL XL

Robes LT/XLT LT/XLT NA LT/XLT LT/XLT

Woven shirts XL XL NA XL XL

Elastic Waist Bottoms XLX34 XLX34 *2XLX32 XL XL

Sized waist 36X34 36X34 *46X32 36X34 36X34

Dress Shirts 17 - 36/37 17 - 36/37 NA 17 - 36/37 17 - 36/37

Dress Pants 36X34 36X34 NA 36X34 36X34

Dress Clothing 44 Long 44 Long NA 44 Long 44 Long

Outerwear XL XL NA XL XL

Retail advertising samples (Private Label) - must be sent to the Global Sourcing Department (attn. Sourcing Manager) and should include 2 of every color/style in production quality fabric. See above chart for sizes. Catalog advertising samples (Private Label) - must be sent to the Global Sourcing Department (attn. Sourcing Manager) and should include 1 of every color/style in production quality fabric. Due to earlier deadline, sample yardage in closest available quality/ color will be accepted. These samples cannot be mutilated. See above chart for sizes. Retail and Catalog advertising samples (National Brands) - must be sent to the Merchandising Department (attn. Assistant Buyer) and should include 1 of every color of production quality fabric. See above chart for sizes. Calendar of sample requirement deadlines will be provided separately on a yearly basis.


Additional Sample Requirements for Rochester:

Category Retail Advertising Samples for all Private Label

1 of Each

Catalog Advertising Samples for all Private Label

1 of Each

Retail Advertising Samples for all National Brands

1 of Each

Catalog Advertising Samples for all National Brands

1 of Each

Knit & Sweaters L L L L

Activewear L L L L

Loungewear L L L L

Robes LT/XLT LT/XLT LT/XLT LT/XLT

Woven Shirts L L L L Elastic Waist Bottoms

L 32” Inseam

L 32” Inseam

L 32” Inseam

L 32” Inseam

Sized Waist Pants

36 X 34 36 X 34 36 X 34 36 X 34

Shorts 36 waist or L 36 waist or L 36 waist or L 36 waist or L Dress Shirts 16 ½ - 34/35 16 ½ - 34/35 16 ½ - 34/35 16 ½ - 34/35

Dress Pants 36X34 36X34 36X34 36X34

Dress Clothing 44 Long 44 Long 44 Long 44 Long

Outerwear L L L L Retail Advertising Samples (Private Label) - must be sent to the Global Sourcing Department (attn. Sourcing Manager) and should include 1 of every color/style in production quality fabric. See above chart for sizes. Catalog advertising samples (Private Label) - must be sent to the Global Sourcing Department (attn. Sourcing Manager) and should include 1 of every color/style in production quality fabric. Due to earlier deadline, sample yardage in closest available quality/ color will be accepted or DXL will advise what samples will be constructed and digitally printed. These samples cannot be mutilated. See above chart for sizes. Retail and Catalog advertising samples (National Brands) - must be sent to the Merchandising Department (attn. Assistant Buyer) and should include 1 of every color of production quality fabric. See above chart for sizes. Calendar of sample requirement deadlines will be provided separately on a yearly basis. Where to send samples:

DXL Group Attn: (Appropriate Department/ Person - as previously indicated) 555 Turnpike Rd. Canton MA, 02021 781 821-2500


DXL Group Private Brands Protection Policy This policy is in place to protect DXL Group Private Label Brand trademarks from infringement. Trademark infringement includes any unauthorized use of DXL Group registered trademarks, or use of a mark that resembles one too closely. Trademark infringement is not about originality, but about creating confusion in the marketplace as to the source or a product or service or taking advantage of the goodwill inherent to a particular trademark. Examples of trademark infringement would be the unauthorized importation of any DXL Group Private Label Brand Product or the sale of any DXL Group Private Label Brand Product that either is obtained through illegal means or is counterfeit. Refer to the Legal Department for a list of DXL Group registered trademarks. The following requirements must be followed if a Private Brand product is cancelled, returned to Vendor or sold to a 3rd party salvager. The Manager of Legal Department must approve any departure from this policy. DXL Group reserves the right to request additional information, should that need arise. Sold or Distributed Within the United States

1. All main labels, supplemental labels (other than the care/content label), hangtags and other price ticketing must be removed.

2. Products with main labels imprinted directly onto the product, such as inside a garment at the back neck, appliquéd, embroidered or sewn on, or any DXL Group identification that cannot be removed without destroying the product, cannot be sold or distributed within the United States.

3. The Vendor or 3rd party salvager must provide DXL Group Reverse Logistics with the names and addresses of the parties who purchased the product for resale.

4. The Vendor or 3rd party salvager must show proof of de-labeling / de-ticketing upon request from DXL Group. This could include documentation, images or the return of all labels & tickets.

Sold or Distributed Outside the United States

1. It is preferred that all main labels, supplemental labels (other than the care/content label), hangtags and other price ticketing be removed, but it is not required.

2. The Vendor or 3rd party salvager must provide DXL Group Reverse Logistics with the names and addresses of the parties who purchased the product for resale.

Definitions: Main Labels will always include the Private Brand name/Trademark. Supplemental Labels may include the Private Brand name/trademark and may also include product feature identification.


Documents

Fabric and Garment Performance Testing 6 Sample Approval.pdfAll strike-off submissions must include the printing method used, i.e. pigment, reactive, discharge, etc. If it is a garment