20140319 20-49-15 Carterstestingprocedures,Requirementsandvendorreferencemanual February2013

PRIVILEGED and CONFIDENTIAL Revision 8.11.7 February 2013

Testing Procedures,

Requirements

and

Vendor Reference Manual

Revision 8.11.7 February 2013

Note: The requirements for flammability testing of childrens sleepwear are specified in a separate document. Refer to: Carters, Inc. Requirements & Procedures for Childrens Sleepwear.


Preface

This Testing Procedures, Requirements and Vendor Reference Manual was prepared for

Carters internal use only and may be revised from time to time. Carters makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the completeness of the procedures or

requirements set forth herein, or that such procedures or requirements satisfy all applicable

orders, decrees, statutes, regulations or other laws (collectively, the Legal Requirements). By taking receipt of this Testing Procedures, Requirements and Vendor Reference Manual, the recipient affirmatively acknowledges and agrees that it must

continue to comply with all Legal Requirements in the production and manufacturing of

its products, and that this Testing Procedures, Requirements and Vendor Reference

Manual shall not be construed as the only requirement.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

VENDOR CONFIRMATION FORM (SIGN & RETURN UPON RECEIPT) 1

INTRODUCTION 2

CARTERS, INC. POLICY STATEMENT 2

TESTING PROCEDURES

I Buyer Responsibility

II Vendor Responsibility

III Carters, Inc.s Responsibility IV Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Responsibility

3

SCOPE OF TESTS 4

APPAREL TEST REQUEST FORM & GUIDELINE 5

QUANTITY OF TEST SPECIMENS FOR APPAREL 12

BVCPS CONTACT LIST 14

APPAREL TEST PROTOCOLS 16

APPAREL TESTING COST 20

APPAREL TESTING REQUIREMENTS 23

CHILDRENS SAFE PRODUCT REVIEW 51

APPENDIX 72

A TEST REPORTS FORMAT & EXAMPLES 73

B SUMMARY OF CLIENTS PROCEDURE 80

C LABORATORY LOCATIONS 82

D CLAMPS & TRIMS TENSION TEST 85

E PRINTING DURABILITY IN WASHING 96

F APPEARANCE AFTER WASH FOR BIB 98

G1 GLOW INK PRINT TESTING 99

G2 SELF-STAINING ON OUTSOLE 99

H SNUG FITTING MEASUREMENT 100

I NON-SKID SOLE: SKID/ABRASION RESISTANCE 101

J LIST OF PROTOCOLS

(For the most current version of the test protocols, please check with your BV representative)

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Carters, Inc. 1170 Peachtree Street

Suite 900

Atlanta, GA 30309

Attn: Marie Davis

VP, Technical Services and Quality Assurance

VENDOR CONFIRMATION FORM

I acknowledge receipt of Carters, Inc. Testing Requirements and Procedures Manual.

I have read and understand the policies and procedures set forth in the

above documents and agree to be responsible for all testing costs.

Company Name (Type or Print)

Company Address

Company Telephone

Company Officer Signature

(Type or Print Name Signed Above)

Title

Date:


INTRODUCTION

These testing procedures are designed to ensure a uniform understanding and implementation of Carters, Inc. quality assurance program by all offices and laboratories.

Carters, Inc. basic performance standards are based on BVCPS past experience. Most test methods and test procedures are originated from:

ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) FTC (Federal Trade Commission) NAHM (National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers) UL (Underwriters Laboratories) ETL (ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.) FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration) ANSI (American National Standard Institute) DOT (Federal Department of Transportation) CPAI (Industrial Fabrics Association International) UFAC (Upholstery Furniture Action Council)

The Performance Standards are used as a guideline for the evaluation of consumer satisfaction and acceptability. All products

are evaluated from the viewpoint of overall consumer serviceability.

This Manual was prepared for Carters internal use and is intended for the manufacture of childrens garments. Additional product-specific test protocols, including non-apparel products, are available from BVCPS. A list of these protocols

can be found in the Appendix at the end of this Manual.

CARTERS INC. POLICY STATEMENT

1. Carters, Inc. is committed to delivering quality merchandise to our customer.

2. This program is based on the mandate that merchandise purchased by Carters, Inc. must be tested to meet product specifications, all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

3. Carters, Inc. accepts only test reports from previously-approved certified 3rdparty labs.

4. All testing costs are to be borne out by the vendor payable net 30 days.

5. The following types of merchandise must be tested and ultimately approved by Carters, Inc.

PRIVATE LABEL, CONTROL LABEL, CERTIFIED VALUE MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE PURCHASED ON A FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC LETTEROF CREDIT BRANDED MERCHANDISE Any brand under consideration for major purchase may be requested for testing.

ADVERTISED ITEMS The advertised items must meet all claims and performance standards.

6. This testing or any subsequent results do not limit Carters, Inc.s rights or diminish or remove vendor or manufacturer's responsibilities and obligations under the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.

7. -No garment styles are to be added to a Fabric or Trim Test Report related to another season.

For example, a Fall garment style cannot be added (by amendment) to an existing Fabric or Trim test report for the

previous Spring's styles.

-No garment style may be added (by amendment) to a test report that is older than 90 days from Date of Submission.

Additionally, fabrics tested and approved for trim or lining purposes are not automatically approved for body usage.

To be considered for body usage, the fabric would have to be re-tested. Fabrics to be used for trim or linings are to

be so marked in the sample identification section of the BV test submittal form.


TESTING PROCEDURES

I. BUYER RESPONSIBILITY

Provide the vendor with a copy of Carters, Inc. test procedures, sample submission requirements and performance standards.

Obtain the agent's signature on a "Vendor Confirmation Form" (See inside cover-form enclosed). This will acknowledge the vendor's receipt and understanding of all Carters, Inc. test procedures (including responsibility of testing fees), sample submission requirements and performance standards. Signed forms will be kept on file in the

Quality Assurance office.

II. VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY

Complete the Vendor Confirmation Form and return to Carters, Inc. upon receipt.

Vendor is responsible for all testing costs.

Sample submission to BVCPS:

Determine which BVCPS location to send test samples.

Submit samples with a fully completed Carters, Inc. Test Request Form. BVCPS will not accept sample if the form is incomplete.

Softlines garments must include all trim, accessories and embellishments.

VISUALLY UNSATISFACTORY SAMPLES (stains, tears, missing pieces) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

FOR TESTING!

A retest sample would follow the same submission procedures as outlined above.

Apparel and textile identification tags and garment specifications for private label products must be approved by Carters, Inc. Product Development Department.

III. CARTERS, INC. RESPONSIBILITY

When Carters, Inc. receives reports from BVCPS that a submission has failed, Carters, Inc. will discuss the situation with the buyer (and vendor, when necessary), then follow up with disposition as to retest or cancellation of order, etc.

All incoming merchandise is subject to Carters, Inc.s inspection to guarantee manufacturer's compliance with pre-purchase testing qualities and recommendations for improvement.

In situations where a Carters Internal Standard exceeds applicable Federal laws or regulations, or where there are no applicable Federal laws or regulations, Carters QA Department reserves its right to review all test results on a case-by-case basis to determine if a waiver or override of a particular test result is appropriate in the particular instance and

consistent with Carters overall commitment to safety. Under no circumstances, however, will Carters grant a waiver or override a disposition in instances in which there are non-compliances with applicable Federal laws or

regulations.

IV. BVCPS RESPONSIBILITY

Pick up all test samples from overseas agent office in all applicable countries.

When the test request form is incomplete, the laboratory notifies the originating office. Until proper information is received, testing will be delayed.

Complete test and evaluate the test results (See Test Protocols). Rate the product by:

Pass (The product provides good overall consumer serviceability and requires no improvement.)

Fail (The product has deficiencies that customer dissatisfaction may result and/or non-compliance of regulatory

requirements. The product must not be sold until improvements are made.)


Complete hard copy report in the "Report" form, including reasons for failure in the cases of "Fail" ratings.

Distribute the reports in 5 working days as per the summary of clients procedure.

SCOPE OF TESTS

While the extent of the laboratory tests will vary by product category, the consumer products will be subjected to numerous

tests to attain quantitative data on overall consumer serviceability in addition to verification of its conformance with required

Federal and industry safety criteria. A list of twelve major Acts is as follows:

1. The Care Labeling Rule

2. The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

3. The Flammable Fabric Act

4. The Federal Wool Products Labeling Act

5. The Fur Products Labeling Act

6. The Hazardous Substances Act

7. The Toy Safety Amendment to the Hazardous Substances Act

8. The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

9. The Poison Prevention Packaging Act

10. The Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act

11. Child Safety Protection Act

12. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

NOTE: Certain states have licensing requirements pertaining to the permanent labeling of stuffed toys, upholstered

furniture, bedding and other items stuffed or filled with concealed material.

Carters, Inc. believes strongly in compliance with all government regulatory and labeling requirements. IT IS THE VENDOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT MERCHANDISE SHIPPED TO CARTERS, INC. COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATORY STANDARDS. MERCHANDISE IN VIOLATION OF A REGULATION WILL

AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED.

The following pages list test requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.


Testing Request Form

&

Guidelines


All of the below information marked on page 11 must be provided in the testing request form. If either

any of this information is missing or insufficient samples submitted, BVCPS will notify the vendor to

provide missing information & samples. Otherwise, BV can not release the report.

1) Vendors & Agents Information (Remark: Vendor - If no Email Address, Fax is acceptable)

2) Licensee (Must be completed if product to be marketed by a Carters licensee or produced by an open market supplier to Carters Retail Division)

3) Sample Description

4) Division

5) End Use

6) Yarn Size

7) Fabric Weight

8) Fabric Construction (Thread Count / Stitch Density per inch)

9) Country Of Origin

10) Order Size Range

(Remark: except it cannot provide any order size range because in development stage)

11) Gmt Style, Fabric Request # & Season

(Remark: except it cannot provide any style # because in development stage)

12) P.O. Number

(Remark: except it cannot provide any P.O. # because in development stage)

13) Color(s)

(Remark: except it cannot provide any color because in development stage)

14) Labelled Fiber Content

15) Sample Status

16) Test Request

17) Previous Lab. # (If any)

18) Billing Information


Hints For Filling the Testing Request Form

BVCPS Testing Request Form

1) Sample Status - Development (Vendor's Pre-Quality Test)

Vendors can use this Testing Request Form for development sample testing (i.e. pre-quality test is based

on Vendor's request) and vendors can receive Carter's discount (refer Carter's testing cost on page 21).

Since this is a development test only, Carters will not contact vendors to take any action in the event of a failure. Carters expects the vendor will react to any failures indicated and take corrective action before production.

(Remark: If sample is for Carter's only development purpose and requires Carter to review the result,

vendors should mark "X" at "Pre-production" instead of "Development (Vendor's pre-quality test)").

BVCPS Testing Request Form For In-Process Program

Agents may, and are encouraged to, carry out In-Process testing in addition to Carters regular test package as additional control for some potential problems due to production variation. Agents will

determine the required test(s) for the randomly selected samples and send BVCPS with a completed test

request form for the In-Process testing Program.


CARTERS, INC. 1170 Peachtree St. Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30309 USA

Phone: (404) 745-2700 Fax: (404) 892-0968

Softlines Testing Request Form

Components Used in Garment

All fields are MANDATORY and must be completed in full for each component.

Supplier Name Supplier VID # Batch # Test Report #

Buttons

Snaps

Other

Fasteners

Labels

Zippers

Other


CARTERS INC. 1170 Peachtree St. Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30309 USA

Phone: (404) 745-2700 Fax: (404) 892-0968

TESTING REQUEST FORM

FOR IN-PROCESS PROGRAM FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY

LAB NO:

SUBMISSION DATE: CLIENT NO.:

SUBMITTED TO: LOGIN DATE:

REGULAR SERVICE

(5 WORKING DAYS)

EXPRESS SERVICE

(3 WORKING DAYS,+ 40% SURCHARGE)

EMERGENCY SERVICE

(1 WORKING DAY (if available)+ 100% SURCHARGE)

Remark: The sample submission time before 11:00am should be counted that working day, after 11:00am it should be counted next working day.

Agent: Contact Person:

Telephone: Email:

Vendor: Contact Person:

Telephone: Email:

Mill: Contact Person:

Telephone: Email:

Licensee: (Remark: Must be completed if product is to be marked by a Carters Licensee or produced by an open market supplier to Carters Retail Division)

SUBMITTING SAMPLE:

Description:

Finishing: Non Wash Garment Wash Program Non Brush Brushed

Fabric will be Garment Wash Program

Division: Carters - Playwear Girls Playwear Boys Baby Carters - Sleepwear Girls Sleepwear Boys JOY - Joy Sleepwear

OBG - Girls Knit Boys Knit Baby OBG - Girls Woven Boys Woven Sleepwear COM/Sams - COM/Sams Sleepwear

International

End Use: Yarn Size:

Fabric Weight: Fabric Construction:

Nominated Fastener Suppliers: (check one or list name of non-nominated supplier below)

Snap Fasteners - Scovill YKK Snap Fasteners Morito Prym; OBG only - MTI Dynasty

Zippers - YKK Ideal

Non-Nominated Fastener Supplier (list suppliers name):

Country of Origin: Order Size Range:

Gmt Style :

Fabric Request # : Season:

P.O. Number:

Color(s):

Fiber Content:

Care Instructions (Proposed):

Test

Request:

Partial Garment Test

Formaldehyde Content

Shrinkage (3 cycles)

Appearance after washed (3 cycles)

PH Value

Colorfastness to Crocking

Colorfastness to Washing

Colorfastness to Light

Colorfastness to Water

Colorfastness to Saliva

________________

________________

________________

Others:

BILLING INFORMATION (Must be complete to begin testing and company is responsible to pay the test cost net 30 days.)

Company Name:

Attention:

Address (English):

Address (Chinese if address in China):

Telephone: Fax: Email:

Date: _______________________ Signature :__________________________________________________


Quantity of Test Specimens


Sample Size (Regular Apparel/Rainwear-Excluding Children Sleepwear Flammability Test)

Full piece goods package Knit : 3 yards

Woven: 3 yards

Additional Colorway Package Knit : 2 yards

Woven: 2 yards

Partial Garment Test Package 4 Garments

-Additional 1 more garment sample for Heat transfer label

-Additional 1 more garment sample for Tight fitting style

-Additional 1 more garment sample for Fusible covering for backside of

embroidery

Full Garment Test Package 0-3T : 10 garments

4-7T : 9 garments

8-10T: 7 garments

-Additional 1 more garment sample for Heat transfer label

-Additional 1 more garment sample for Tight fitting style

-Additional 1 more garment sample for Fusible covering for backside of

embroidery

Socks Base Test 5 Pairs

Additional Samples for Partial

Garment Test,

Full Garment Test Package

& Socks

Surface Coating for Total Lead Content, Soluble Heavy Metal Test, or

Total Cadmium:

Prints A4 sized printed swatch

Zipper Slider 30 pcs (but based on the size & thickness of coating)

Snap 30 pcs (but based on the size & thickness of coating)

Button 35 pcs (but based on the size & thickness of coating)

Trimming: (for formaldehyde content test)

Embroidery 3-10 pcs (min. weight 3 gm)

Badge 3-8 pcs (min. weight 3 gm)

Ribbon bow 9-12 pcs (min. weight 3 gm)

Other trims based on the weight of trim (min. weight 3 gm)

Surface Coating for Phthalates test:

Prints A4 size printed swatch

Zipper Slider 120 pcs (but based on the size & thickness of coating)

Cap Snaps 120 pcs (but based on the size & thickness of coating)

Ring Snaps 300 pcs (but based on the size & thickness of coating)

Buttons 300 pcs (but based on the size & thickness of coating)

Zipper strength test: 6-8 pcs


Protocols


TEST PROTOCOLS

Full Piece Goods (Development Fabric)

Full Piece Goods

(Bulk Fabric)

Additional

Colorway

(Bulk Fabric)

Full

Garment

Test

* Partial Garment Test

Non

Garment

Wash

For garment

wash fabrics

(before

wash is

applied)

For

garment

wash

fabrics

(after

wash is

applied)

Non

Garment

Wash

For

garment

wash

fabrics

(after

wash is

applied)

Non

Garment

Wash

For garment

wash

fabrics

(after wash

is applied)

Non

Garment

Wash

Garment

Wash 1st

Colorway

Garment

Wash

Additional

Colorway

Artwork

Only

****

CPSIA Requirements Supplement Protocol X X X X X X X X Flammability of Clothing Textiles *** X X X X X Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film X

Flammability of Blanket X

Flammability of Childrens Sleepwear X X X X X X X Labeling Review : Fiber/Care X X X X

Fiber Analysis: Quantitative X X X X X Total Lead Content in Surface Coating X X X X X X X X Total Lead Content in Substrate Materials (# Licensees Only)

X# X# X# X X X X X

Illinois Lead Content in Surface Coatings X X X X X X X X Illinois Lead Content in Substrate Materials X X X X X X X X Total Cadmium Content in Surface Coatings X X X X X X X X Total Cadmium Content in substrate Materials X X X X X X X X Soluble Heavy Metal Contents in Substrate Materials X X X X X X X X Soluble Heavy Metal Contents in Surface Coatings X X X X X X X X California Proposition 65 X X X X X X X X Snug Fitting Measurement X# X# X# Snug Fitting Garment Labeling X# X# X# CPSIA Tracking Labels for Childrens Products X X X X Fabric Weight X X X X X X X X X X Thread Count of Woven Fabric/Knit X X X X X Yarn Number X X Breaking Strength of Textile Fabrics: Grab Test X X X X X Tearing Strength: Elmendorf X X X X X Bursting Strength for Textile Fabrics X X X X X Abrasion Resistance: Flexing and Abrasion Method

(Wrinkle Resistance Product & Pocket Lining)

X X X X X

Pile Retention of Corduroy Fabrics

(Woven Cut Pile Fabrics Only)

X X X X

Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics X X X X X Dimensional Change of Fabrics/Garments after Home

Laundering

X X X X X X X X X X

Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated X X X X X X X X X Colorfastness to Crocking

(Original & After 1 wash if needed)

X X X X X X X X

Color Change to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): dropped dropped dropped dropped dropped dropped dropped dropped Colorfastness to Light X X X X X X X X Colorfastness to Water X X X X X X X X Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach: Spot Test X X X X X X X X Colorfastness to Chlorinated Pool (Swimwear) X X X Colorfastness to Sea Water (Swimwear) X X X Colorfastness to Saliva (for Bibs only) X X X X** Skewness from Automatic Home Laundering X X X X X X X X X Appearance after Laundering X X X X X X X X X X X Resistance to Slippage of Yarn X X Failure in Sewn Seams: Woven Apparel X X X Failure in Sewn Seams: Knitted Apparel X X X Strength Tests for Zippers X X X Snap Attachment X X X X Button/Small Parts Attachment Strength X X X X X Tensile Strength of Yarns: Decorative Trimming X X X X X Carters Safety Product Review X X X X X Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics

(after 3 washes) X X X X X

Surface Water Absorption of Terry Fabrics /Absorbency

of Bleached Textiles

(bibs & all bath items towels, wash cloths)

X X X X X

Water Resistance: Rain Test

(Rainwear/ Outerwear if claimed)

X X X

Water Repellency: Spray Test

(Rainwear/ Outerwear if claimed)

X X

Appearance of Fabric/Seam Smoothness/Crease

Retention X X X X X

Ultra Violet Protection Factor (UPF) swimwear only if claimed.

X X X X X X X

Formaldehyde (Spot Check) / (Quantitative) X X X X X X** X X X pH in Textiles (All Washed or Non-Washed Items) X X X X X X X X X Phthalates X X X X X X X Qualitative Determination of Nickel (Skin Contact Only) X X X X


TEST PROTOCOLS FOR PRODUCT PRODUCED FOR SAMS CLUB AND WAL-MART (CHILD OF MINE)

Sams Club & Wal-Mart

Fabrics


Fabrics


Fabrics

Sams Club Pre-Production,

Sams Club Production &

Wal-Mart Pre-

Production

Garments

Wal-Mart

Production

Garments

Full Piece Goods

(Development

Fabric)

Full Piece Goods

(Bulk Fabric)

Additional

Colorway (Bulk

Fabric)

Garment Test Garment Test

CPSIA Requirements Supplement Protocol X X X X X Flammability of Clothing Textiles X X X X X

Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film X X X

Flammability of Blanket X X X Flammability of Childrens Sleepwear X X X X X Labeling Review : Fiber/Care X X

Fiber Analysis: Quantitative X X X X Total Lead Content in Surface Coating X X X X X Total Lead Content in Substrate Materials X X X X X Illinois Lead Content in Surface Coatings X X X X X Illinois Lead Content in Substrate Materials X X X X X Total Cadmium Content in Surface Coatings X X X X Total Cadmium Content in substrate Materials X X X X Soluble Heavy Metal Contents in Substrate Materials X X X X Soluble Heavy Metal Contents in Surface Coatings X X X X California Proposition 65 X X X X Snug Fitting Measurement X X Snug Fitting Garment Labeling X X

CPSIA Tracking Labels for Childrens Products X X

Fabric Weight X X X X X

Thread Count of Woven Fabric/Knit X X X X

Yarn Number X

Breaking Strength of Textile Fabrics: Grab Test X X X X

Tearing Strength: Elmendorf X X X X

Bursting Strength for Textile Fabrics X X X X

Abrasion Resistance: Flexing and Abrasion Method (Wrinkle

Resistance Product & Pocket Lining)

X X X

Pile Retention of Corduroy Fabrics (Woven Cut Pile Fabrics

Only)

X X X

Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics X X X

Stretch Properties of Woven Fabrics X X Dimensional Change of Fabrics/Garments after Home

Laundering

X X X X X

Colorfastness to Laundering: Accelerated X X X

Colorfastness to Crocking (Original & After 1 wash if needed) X X X X

Color Change to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): dropped dropped dropped

Colorfastness to Light X X X X

Colorfastness to Water X X X X

Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach: Spot Test X X X X

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach: Spot Test (based on care

instructions)

X X

Colorfastness to Chlorinated Pool (Swimwear) X X X X

Colorfastness to Sea Water (Swimwear) X X X X

Colorfastness to Saliva (for Bibs only) X X X X

Skewness from Automatic Home Laundering X X X X X

Appearance after Laundering X X X X X

Resistance to Slippage of Yarn X

Failure in Sewn Seams: Woven Apparel X X

Failure in Sewn Seams: Knitted Apparel X

Strength Tests for Zippers X X

Snap Attachment X X

Button/Small Parts Attachment Strength X X

Tensile Strength of Yarns: Decorative Trimming X X

Safety Product Review X X

Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics (after 3 washes)

X

Surface Water Absorption of Terry Fabrics /Absorbency of

Bleached Textiles

(bibs & all bath items towels, wash cloths)

X X X X X

Water Resistance: Rain Test (Rainwear/ Outerwear if claimed) X X

Water Repellency: Spray Test (Rainwear/ Outerwear if claimed) X X

Appearance of Fabric/Seam Smoothness/Crease Retention X X X X Ultra Violet Protection Factor (UPF) swimwear only if claimed.

X X X X X

Formaldehyde (Spot Check) / (Quantitative) X X X X X pH in Textiles (All Washed or Non-Washed Items) X X X X

Phthalates X X X X Qualitative Determination of Nickel (Skin Contact Only) X X

Hang Tag / Packaging / Labeling X X

Garment Dimensions X X


(a) Partial Garment test - if all fabrics, including trim, have been tested previously and the test request form is accompanied with the

previous fabric test report. If garment does not come in with a previous fabric test report, then Full Garment Test should be applied.

1) (b) Partial Garment test for garment wash program Test for All colorways 1) (c) Full Piece Goods for garment wash program Test one colorway only

** Any trimming (embroidery, binding, etc.) or printing which has not tested before.

*** (1) Exemptions: Plain Surface fabrics that weigh 2.6 oz/yd or more in any fiber content.

All fabrics (both plain & raised surface) regardless of weight, made completely of, or in any combination of,

the following fibers: Acrylic, Modacrylic, Nylon, Olefin, Polyester, Wool

(2) All fabric, body & appliqu, regardless of the size of the appliqu, for compliance with 16 CFR 1610. Carters wants a report issued by BVCPS for each submission, even if the submission is an exempted fiber or fabrication type. Carters wants BVCPS to make the determination. (refer report format)

**** Artwork Only testing if all fabrics, including trim and partial garment tests, have been tested previously and test request form is accompanied with the previous test reports. If artwork does not come in with a previous garment test report, then partial Garment Test

should be applied.

# Only based on the submitted garment, not required for all size ranges

# #Eliminate performing appearance after washing on denim fabrics that will be garment washed

Applicable if different from the 1st colorway

Chargeable

Retests: Retail items will be tested for the failed property in the previous test report.

Additional Colorway Testing: Samples marked for additional colorway testing must list the previous test report

number of full piece goods and garment testing to be completed.

Partial Garment Testing: Samples marked for partial garment testing must list the previous test report number of full

piece goods, additional colorway and trim testing to be completed.

Artwork Only Testing: Samples marked for artwork only testing must list the previous test report number of full piece

goods, additional colorway, trim testing and partial garment testing to be completed.


Price List


Apparel

Testing

Requirements


PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Remark: Please refer to Analytical Test Protocol #6504 and CPSIA Test Protocol #8444 in Appendix A for the

appropriate analytical test requirements.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

TEST METHODS

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

Flammability of Clothing Textiles Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film Flammability of Blankets Flammability of Childrens Sleepwear

16 CFR 1610

16 CFR 1611

ASTM D4151

16 CFR 1615/1616 Section 4

Class I

Class 1

Class I

Must meet requirements of 1615-1616 CFR

Labeling Requirements

Labeling Review: Fiber 16 CFR 300/303 Must conform to Textile Fiber Wool/Fur/Down-Labeling Acts

Labeling Review: Care 16 CFR 423 Proper care instruction should be included based on the nature of the garment.

Labeling Review: Country Of Origin 19 CFR 134 Section 11 Must conform to Country of Origin

Fiber Analysis: Quantitative AATCC 20A Blends: 3.0%, Single Fiber: No tolerance

* California Proposition 65 Refer to

CATR-HL-PTCL-06572-US

The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements

of California Proposition 65 to determine if additional

testing or labeling is required.

Fabric Construction Qualities

Fabric/Material Weight ASTM D3776 As approved -For non wash fabric (-2%/ +10%)

-For garments in a garment washed

program (-5%/ +10%)

Fabric Count of Woven Fabric (Ends x Picks/Inch)

ASTM D3775 As approved (5%)

Fabric Count of Knit (Wales x Courses/Inch)

ASTM D3887 Section 12 As approved ( 2 Counts)

Yarn Number ASTM D1059 As approved - 10s/1-39s/1: +3 Counts - 40s/1-59s/1: +5 Counts - 60s/1 and finer: +6 Counts

Strength Properties

Breaking Strength of Textile Fabrics: Grab Test

ASTM D5034

All Fabrics except denim

- Weight 7.3 oz./sq.yd.

25.0 lbs./in.

35.0 lbs./in.

40.0 lbs./in.

50.0 lbs./in.

Denim


Warp Fill

60.0 lbs./in. 35.0 lbs./in.

80.0 lbs./in. 45.0 lbs./in.

90.0 lbs./in. 55.0 lbs./in.

100.0 lbs./in. 75.0 lbs./in.

Heavily Distressed Denim


Warp Fill

50.0 lbs./in. 35.0 lbs./in.

55.0 lbs./in. 40.0 lbs./in.

70.0 lbs./in. 50.0 lbs./in.

80.0 lbs./in. 60.0 lbs./in.

-Pocket Lining 100.0 lbs./in. 75.0 lbs./in.

Tearing Strength: Elmendorf ASTM D1424

All Fabrics except denim


1.5 lbs./in.

2.0 lbs./in.

2.5 lbs./in.

3.0 lbs./in.

Denim


Warp Fill

3.0 lbs./in. 2.0 lbs./in.

3.5 lbs./in. 2.5 lbs./in




PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES TEST METHODS STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

Heavily Distressed Denim


Warp Fill

3.5 lbs./in. 2.5 lbs./in.




-Pocket Lining 3.0 lbs.

Bursting Strength for Textile Fabrics ASTM D3786

- Lace

- Pointelle Sweater

20 psi

35 psi

-Basic Knit Sweater 40 psi

-Light Wt. 5.0 oz./sq.yd. (170 grams)

60 psi

45 psi

Abrasion Resistance: Flexing and Abrasion Method

-Wrinkle Resistance Product

-Pocket Lining

ASTM D3885 & ASTM D3886

Warp: 250 cycles; Weft: 150 cycles

Warp: 500 Cycles; Weft:1000 Cycles

Pile Retention of Corduroy Fabrics (Woven Cut Pile Fabrics Only)

ASTM D4685 Class 3.5 (face & back)

Pile Retention CPSD-HL-01056-MTHD /

Standard measure / Cater's

requirement

For clothing / softlines:

0-24 months -- maximum pile length allowed is 3/8 in

2T-5T -- maximum pile length allowed is 1 in

4-6X/7 -- maximum pile length allowed is 1 in

7 + -- maximum pile length allowed is 1-1/2 in

For plush dolls, maximum pile length allowed is 3/8 in

For childrens toys & other childrens products (excluding plush dolls and clothing / softlines):

0 24 months maximum pile length allowed is 3/8 in 24 months - 7 years maximum pile length allowed is 1 in

8 years and abovemaximum pile length allowed is 1 in

- Pile lengths up to 3/8, ASTM D4685 will be applied, with a required minimum result of 3.5.

- In selected cases, pile lengths greater than 3/8 may be allowed on plush toys such as plush dolls and plush

rattles. In these cases, the following test will be applied

to determine compliance:

- Pull / Tension is performed to 15.5 lbs., using

standard ASTM F963 test method: gradually increase

Pull force from 0 lbs to 15.5 labs over 5 seconds, then

hold @ 15.5 lbs. for an additional 10 seconds.

- A randomly-selected area / clump of pile yarn not individual yarns -- on the plush is gripped with the

pliers.

- The gripping tool used is a vice-grip / pliers with washers at the ends same tool as is used for Seam Strength testing.



Stretch Properties of Knitted Fabrics ASTM D2594 Minimum Width Stretchout

Fabric Type (Use 10 lbs loading Only)

Double knits 20%

Fleece: White or Dyed

Printed

20%

10%

Jersey, Interlock, Terry

or Circular Knit Velour

35%

Rib (1x1, 2x2,..etc.) 120% for turtleneck styles

110% for tight fitting sleepwear styles

85% for crew or V-neck styles

70% for sleeve, waist & leg cuffs and non-functional

plackets

Thermal Knit 105% for tight fitting sleepwear styles

Other Fabric not on list 35%

Note: Tricot fabric should not be evaluated

for stretch properties


PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Remark: Analytical Test Scope must refer to below test lines and Carters Analytical Approach in Appendix.


TEST METHODS


* Total lead content in surface coatings AOAC 974.02 (modified) /

CPSD-AN-00001-MTHD

All accessible surface coatings in the as received state on

items outside of the scope of 16 CFR 1303 shall not

contain lead or lead components in which the lead content

is in excess of 0.009% (90ppm) of the weight of the total

content.

In case of insufficient coatings for testing found on the

number of samples specified in the protocol, the vendor

needs to provide additional up to 10 pieces of final

products for testing. If it is still insufficient, vendor may

submit additional component parts from the same

component batch, per each style, for testing.

Report actual results or include data table within report.

Component testing is allowed.

Compositing up to 3 colors is allowed except component

or substances as submitted by component suppliers (refer

to CATR-GB-SUPP-APPROVED COMPONENT

SUPPLIERS).

Client Requirement

* Total lead content in substrate materials EPA 3050B (modified) / EPA

3051A (modified)/ EPA 3052

(modified) / CPSD-AN-

00007- MTHD, 00164-

MTHD, 00008-MTHD

All accessible substrates in the as received state on items

shall not contain lead in excess of 0.009 % (90ppm) of the

weight of the total content.

In case of insufficient material for testing found on the







Composite up to 3 similar materials is allowed except

components submitted by component suppliers (see below

in note) and metals.

Note:

- Compositing is not allowed when testing individual

components or substances as submitted by component

suppliers (refer to CATR-GB-SUPP-APPROVED

COMPONENT SUPPLIERS).

- Non-suspect materials as defined by the Consumer

Products Safety Commission in 16 CFR 1500.91 (d) and

(e) will be exempted from testing (refer to exemption list

of lead in substrate in the CPSD-GB-PTCL-08444-US

protocol for detail).

- This test applies to all products, inside or outside of the

scope of CPSIA

Client requirement



BBP / DBP / DEHP / DnHP / DnOP /

DINP / DIDP content

CPSD-AN-00095-MTHD All accessible plastic materials in all products outside of

the scope of CPSIA phthalate requirement, in the as

received state, shall not contain concentrations of more

than 0.1% BBP, DBP DEHP, DINP, DIDP, DnOP,

DnHP individually.


In case of insufficient material for testing found on the






Compositing up to 3 like materials is allowed except

components submitted by component suppliers (see

below in note).

If composite fails and ON REQUEST, individual

components will be analyzed.

Note:





- For Screen Prints phthalates are to be tested as one composite rather than broken down into colors. Price is

based on one artwork/panel or one alaysis. If a failure is

found, test individually, where feasible (if colors are

seaparable), to determine root cause of failure.

- Scope for hardlines: Accessible components only

- Scope for softlines: All components

Client requirement

* Illinois lead content in surface coatings Illinois Lead Poisoning

Prevention Act / AOAC 974.02

(modified) / CPSD-AN-00001-

MTHD

All accessible surface coatings of jewelry for children

under 12 years of age, child care articles for children

under 6 years of age, and toys with paint for children

under 12 years of age, in the as received state, shall

contain less than 0.004% (40ppm) lead or lead

components in which the lead content is the weight of

the total content.

As a client requirement, the warning label is not

allowed.

In case of insufficient coatings for testing found on

number of samples specified in the protocol, vendor


products for testing.

The vendor is responsible for compliance of

inaccessible materials and materials on all other

products outside of the above scope.


Component testing requirement should refer to the

Protocol Special Instruction.

Compositing is not allowed.



* Illinois lead content in substrate

materials

Illinois Lead Poisoning

Prevention Act / EPA

3050B(modified) / EPA

3051(modified)/ EPA

3052(modified) / CPSD-AN-

00185-MTHD / CPSD-AN-

00196-MTHD

All accessible substrate materials of jewelry for children

under 12 years of age, child care articles for children

under 6 years of age, in the as received state, shall

contain less than 0.004% (40ppm) lead or lead

components in which the lead content is the weight of

the total content.

As a client requirement, the warning label is not

allowed.

In case of insufficient material for testing found on

number of samples specified in the protocol, vendor





Materials exempted from testing under CPSIA (e.g.,

textiles) will not be tested. The vendor is responsible

for compliance of untested materials and materials on

all other products outside of the above scope.


Component testing requirement should refer to the

Protocol Special Instruction.


* Total cadmium content in surface

coatings

AOAC 974.02:2005 modified /

EPA 3050B:1996 modified /

EPA 3051A:2007 modified/

acid digestion, ICP analysis

All accessible surface coatings , before and after use

and abuse testing shall not contain cadmium in excess

of 0.004% (40ppm) of the weight of the total content.


No compositing.

Report actual (BV reporting limit is 10 mg/kg).

* Total cadmium content in substrate

materials

EPA 3050B:1996 modified /

EPA 3051A:2007 modified/

EPA 3052:1996 modified / acid

digestion, ICP analysis

All accessible plastic and metal substrate materials,

before and after use and abuse testing shall not contain

cadmium in excess of 0.004% (40ppm) of the weight of

the total content.


No compositing.

Report actual (BV reporting limit is 2 mg/kg).



*Total heavy metal contents in substrate

CPSD-AN-00185-MTHD /

CPSD-AN-00416-MTHD

All accessible substrates shall have total heavy metal

contents comply with following limits:

[Antimony (Sb) 60 mg/kg, Arsenic (As) 25 mg/kg, Barium

(Ba)1000 mg/kg, Cadmium (Cd) 75 mg/kg, Chromium

(Cr) 60 mg/kg, Lead (Pb) 90 mg/kg, Mercury (Hg) 60

mg/kg, Selenium (Se) 500 mg/kg]

Note: Exclude textile materials for testing. All accessible

non-textile components are to be tested.


number of samples specified in the protocol, vendor needs

to provide additional up to 10 pieces of final products for

testing . If it is still insufficient, vendor may submit

additional component parts from the same component

batch, per each style, for testing.



Compositing up to 3 like materials is allowed except

components submitted by component suppliers (see below

in note) and metal.

Based on the standard, will composite up to 3 like

materials except metal. If any materials in the composite

exceeds 80% of the limit based on the lowest weight

component, soluble heavy metal content test with

individual materials will be analyzed.

Note: Compositing is not allowed when testing individual




Client requirement.

* Soluble Heavy metal contents in

substrate materials

CPSD-AN-00003-MTHD All accessible substrates shall have soluble heavy metal

contents comply with following limits:





Substrates that contain less than the total limit of


(Ba) 1000 mg/kg, Cadmium (Cd) 75 mg/kg, Chromium


mg/kg, Selenium (Se) 500 mg/kg] do not need to be tested

for the soluble content.

Note: Exclude textile materials for testing. All accessible

non-textile components are to be tested.


number of samples specified in the protocol, vendor needs

to provide additional up to 10 pieces of final products for

testing . If it is still insufficient, vendor may submit

additional component parts from the same component

batch, per each style, for testing.


- Test limit with reference to EN 71-3:1994+A1:2000+

AC:2002

Client requirement.



*Total heavy metal contents in surface

coatings - document review

CPSD-GB-00001-MTHD All accessible surface coatings shall have total heavy

metal contents comply with following limits:







Compositing up to 3 colors is allowed.

Based on the standard, will composite up to 3 colors. If

any color in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit based

on the lowest weight component, soluble heavy metal

content test with individual colors will be analyzed.

Note:

- If the coating materials achieved from a single sample is

less than 10mg, the item would be exempted from the test.





In lieu of testing, test report can be submitted if dated

within ONE year.

Client requirement

*Soluble heavy metal contents in surface

coatings - document review

CPSD-AN-00003-MTHD /

CPSD-GB-00001-MTHD

All accessible surface coatings shall have soluble heavy






Coating materials that contain less than the total limit of

[Antimony (Sb) 60, Arsenic (As) 25, Barium (Ba) 1000,

Cadmium (Cd) 75, Chromium (Cr) 60, Lead (Pb) 90,

Mercury (Hg) 60, Selenium (Se) 500] do not need to be

tested for the soluble content.


Note:

- Test method and limit with reference to EN 71-

3:1994+A1:2000+ AC:2002 or ASTM F963-11 section

4.3.5.1 (2) and 8.3.2




within ONE year.

Client requirement.


*Total heavy metal contents in surface

coatings

CPSD-AN-00473-MTHD All accessible surface coatings shall have total heavy








Compositing up to 3 colors is allowed except components

submitted by component suppliers (see below in note).

Based on the standard, will composite up to 3 colors. If

any color in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit based

on the lowest weight component, soluble heavy metal

content test with individual colors will be analyzed.

Note:







Client requirement



* Soluble Heavy metal contents in surface

coatings

CPSD-AN-00003-MTHD All accessible surface coatings shall have soluble heavy






Coating materials that contain less than the total limit of

[Antimony (Sb) 60, Arsenic (As) 25, Barium (Ba) 1000,

Cadmium (Cd) 75, Chromium (Cr) 60, Lead (Pb) 90,

Mercury (Hg) 60, Selenium (Se) 500] do not need to be

tested for the soluble content.


Note:

- Test method and limit with reference to EN 71-

3:1994+A1:2000+ AC:2002 or ASTM F963-11 section

4.3.5.1 (2) and 8.3.2



Client requirement.

*Extractable cadmium content in metal -

document review

CPSD-GB-00001-MTHD All accessible metal component that is a small part shall

not contain more than 200 micrograms of cadmium per

component.




Note:

- Test method and limit with reference to ASTM F963-11

section 4.3.5.2 (2) (c) and 8.3.5.5 (3)


within ONE year

Client requirement

*Extractable cadmium content in metal CPSD-AN-00564-MTHD All accessible metal component that is a small part shall

not contain more than 200 micrograms of cadmium per

component.




Note:

- Actual testing is conducted if document is not submitted

with sample

- Test method and limit with reference to ASTM F963-11,

section 4.3.5.2 (2) (c) and 8.3.5.5 (3)

Client requirement



*Formaldehyde content in textile CPSD-AN-00019-MTHD / JIS

L1041:2011

(a) The following components shall have absorbance (A-

Ao) for formaldehyde content less than or equal to 0.03

(not exceed 10 ppm):

(i) All body fabric on apparel products for infants and

children less than or equal to 24 months,

(ii) All accessible fabric on non-apparel products for

infants and children less than or equal to 24 months,

(iii) Trim, including elastic, embroidery, ribbons/bows,

applique (including thread, backing and adhesive),

drawcords, patches, twill tape, etc for infants and children

less than or equal to 24 months

(iv) *OTB ["Over-The-Back" or fusible covering for

backside of embroidery] for infants and children less than

or equal to 24 months.

(b) The following components shall have formaldehyde

content not exceed 75ppm:

(i) All body fabric on apparel products for adults and

children greater than 24 months,

(ii) All accessible fabric on non-apparel products for

adults and children greater than 24 months,

(iii) Trim, including elastic, embroidery, ribbons/bows,

applique (including thread, backing and adhesive),

drawcords, patches, twill tape, etc. for adults and children

greater than 24 months.

(iv) *OTB ["Over-The-Back" or fusible covering for

backside of embroidery] for adults and children greater

than 24 months.

Note:

1. Test method JIS A must be used for requirement (a).

2. Test method JIS B must be used for requirement (b).

3. For testing details for below age-graded products,

please refer to image appendix CATR formaldehyde requirements. a. Products for infants and children less than or equal to

24 months

b. Products for adults and children greater than 24

months

c. Products for all ages

4. Fabric or trim previously tested to the applicable

standards does not have to be tested again on the garment.

The previous test report number must be referenced on the

garment report. However, if the fabric was not tested to

the applicable standard, it will have to be retested in the

garment.

Client requirement

* California Proposition 65 Refer to

CATR-HL-PTCL-06572-US

The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of

California Proposition 65 to determine if additional testing

or labeling is required.

Image Appendix

Category All countries

Products for infants

and children less

than or equal to 24

months

Conduct testing under requirement (a)

Products for adults

and children greater

than 24 months

Conduct testing under requirement (b)

Products for all ages Conduct testing under requirement (a)

ONLY and report result for both

requirement (a) and (b)


Dimensional Change of Fabrics/Garments after Home Laundering * AATCC 135 & AATCC 150

CARTER'S SHRINKAGE STANDARDS

Fabric Type 100% Cotton

L% x W%

CVC (Chief Value

Cotton)

100% Cotton &

CVC After Wash

50/50 & CVS (Chief Value Synthetic)

100% Polyester

50/50, CVS & 100% Polyester

After Wash

Jersey 7x6 7x6 4x3.5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Double Knits 6x6 6x6 3.5x3.5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Interlock 7x6 7x6 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Pique 8x6 8x6 5.5x3.5 5x5 5x5 2x2

1x1 Rib 8x8 8x8 5x5 6x6 5x5 2x2

Flatback Rib 8x8 8x8 5x5 6x6 6x6 2x2

All Other Ribs (2x2, 4x4) 9x9 9x9 5x5 6x6 6x6 2x2

Underwear Rib 1x1 8x9 8x9 5x5 6x6 6x6 2x2

Underwear Rib 2x2 9x9 9x9 5x5 6x6 6x6 2x2

Swiss Rib (cotton / polyester) 6x6 6x6 2x2

100% Silk Rib 8x8 8x8 2x2

Pointelle's (Bird's Eye) 8x8 8x8 5x5 6x6 6x6 2x2

Terry Knit 7x7 7x7 5x5 7x7 5x5 2x2

Jacquards 9x9 9x9 5x5 7x7 7x7 2x2

Fancies (combination, i.e. rib / Pointelle) 9x9 9x9 5x5 7x7 5x5 2x2

Thermals (apparel) 10x8 10x8 5x5 7x6 5x5 2x2

Thermals (underwear) 7x6 7x6 5x5 8x8 5x5 2x2

Thermal (two tuck) 10x10 10x10 5x5 8x8 5x5 2x2

Thermal (Morgan Stitch three tuck) 10x10 10x10 5x5 8x8 5x5 2x2

Waffle Knit 10x8 10x8 5x5 7x6 7x6 2x2

100% Polyester - Fleece / Terry 5x5 2x2

100% Acrylic - Fleece / Terry 5x5 2x2

Berber (pile, pretumbled) - Fleece / Terry 7x7 7x7 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Sherpa (pile, pretumbled) - Fleece / Terry 7x7 7x7 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Brushed (napped, tucked) - Fleece / Terry 7x7 7x7 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Sweat Fleece, 3-end 7x7 7x7 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Sweat Fleece, 2-end 7x7 7x7 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Velour (Knit) 7x7 7x7 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

French Terry 7x6 7x6 5x3 5x5 5x5 2x2

Ramie - Jersey 7x6 4x4 5x5 2x2

Ramie - 1x1 Rib 9x9 5x5 6x6 2x2

Ramie - All Other Ribs 9x9 5x5 6x6 2x2

Ramie - Interlock 8x6 5x5 5x5 2x2

Ramie - Pique 8x6 5x5 5x5 2x2

Ramie - Fancies 9x9 5x5 7x7 2x2

Cotton / Spandex Stretch 5x5 5x5 2x2

Cotton / Spandex Thermal 8x8 8x8 2x2

Warp Knit - Plain Tricot 7x7 7x7 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Warp Knit - Plain Tricot - 100% Synthetic 5x5 5x5 2x2

Warp Knit - Plain Raschel 7x7 7x7 5x5 5x5 5x5 2x2

Warp Knit - Plain Raschel - 100% Synthetic 5x5 5x5 2x2

Synthetic Stretch 3x3 3x3 2x2

Canvas 4x4 4x4 2.5x2.5 3x3 3x3 2x2

Denim 4x4 4x4 2.5x2.5 3x3 3x3 2x2

Corduroy 4x4 4x4 2.5x2.5 3x3 3x3 2x2

Seersucker 4x4 4x4 2.5x2.5 3x3 3x3 2x2

Twill 4x4 4x4 2.5x2.5 3x3 3x3 2x2

Sheeting 4x4 4x4 2.5x2.5 3x3 3x3 2x2

Poplin 4x4 4x4 2.5x2.5 3x3 3x3 2x2

Flannel 4x4 4x4 2.5x2.5 3x3 3x3 2x2

Woven Terry 4x4 4x4 3x3 3x3 3x3 2x2

Velveteen 4x4 4x4 3.5x3.5

3x3 3x3 2x2

Sweaters 5x5 5x5 5x5 5x5 5x5

Other Fabrics Not Listed 8x8 8x8 5x5 8x8 5x5 3x3

*after three home laundry wash/dry cycles



Differential Shrinkage (lining to shell)

Max. 2.0%

Remark: All color, color change, and colorfastness evaluations must be performed under CWF (Cool White Fluorescent) light.

If colorfastness to laundering or non-chlorine bleach ratings fails but the rating using the fluorescence suppressor passes,

please indicate both rating with & without suppressor and test results should indicate: (1) Acceptable with comment (2)

Change due to optical brightener

Colorfastness Properties1

To Laundering: Accelerated AATCC 61 (No. IIA) 1993 AATCC detergent

(with fluorescent

whitening agent)

All fabrics except as noted below

Tie Dyeing, Garment Dyeing,

Pigment Dyeing & Garment

Wash Denim

Neon

Shade

Alteration

Class 4.0

Class 3.0

Class 3.0

Staining

Class 3.5

Class 3.0

Class 3.0

Self

Staining

Class 4.5

Class 4.0

Class 3.0

To Crocking AATCC 8 All fabrics except as noted below

Dark colorways on plain surface fabrics

All denims, sulfur dyes, tie dyes, pigment

prints, raised fiber surface and pile fabrics

Dry

Class 4.0

Class 3.5

Class 3.5

Wet

Class 3.0

Class 2.5

Class 2.0

Color Change to Flat Abrasion (Frosting): Screen Wire Method

AATCC 119 Denim and Dark colors

(color depth 2/1 & 1/1) Class 3.5

Medium colors and Light colors

(color depth 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 & 1/25) Class 4.0

To light AATCC 16 Option 3 Modified

General (except neon color)

Class 3.5 at 10 hours Pass Class 3.0 at 10 hours Satisfactory with Comment Less than Class 3.0 at 10 hours - Fail

Swimwear & Outerwear (except neon color) Class 4.0 at 10 hours

On Fluorescent (neon) dye swimwear and selected items of neon

colors:

Class 3.0 at 10 hours -no warning label needed - Pass

Class 2.0 at 10 hours -use warning label Satisfactory with Comment

Less than Class 2.0 at 10 hours Fail

Hang Tag Warning: Due to intense nature of colors used in this garment, fading may occur in prolonged exposure to light.

To Water AATCC 107 Modified General & Neon Class 3.0 (stain and color change) Colorblock items & Swimwear Class 4.0 (stain and color change)

Class 3.0 (Self Staining)

To Non-chlorine Bleach: Spot Test AATCC / ASTM

TS-001

Class 4.0

To Chlorinated Pool AATCC 162 Class 4.0 (stain and color change) To Sea Water AATCC 106 Modified Class 4.0 (stain and color change) To Saliva 35 LMBG 82.10 Class 4.5 To Dry Cleaning - 1 cycle (as applicable)

AATCC R-003 Class 4.5 (stain and color change)

To Perspiration AATCC 15 Class 4.0 (color change) & Class 3.5 (staining)

1 Special dyes, finishes and fabric treatments that produce unusual colorfastness results will be dealt with on an individual and end

use basis. Pigment dyes that cause crocking and bleeding must have hang tag and care label stating, "Color may transfer when new.

Wash before wearing, Wash with similar colors."



TEST METHODS


Skewness from Automatic Home Laundering

(3 home laundry wash/dry cycles)

Fabric : AATCC 179,

Option 2, for open width

fabric perform side-

center-side as described in

AATCC 179 Section 6.2.3

As Per Care Instruction

Yarn Dyed Circular Fabrics Max. 3.0%

All Other Fabrics Max. 4.0%

Garments - Max. 3.0% of side seam length

Appearance After Laundering (3 home laundry wash/dry cycles)

As Per Care Instruction No excessive puckering/ wrinkling, no button/snap loss, no open

seams, etc.

(i) Pass Carter's physical pilling reference standard.

(ii) If there is not an established Carter's physical pilling

reference standard, pilling rating must be 4.0 or better using

ADJD3512 photographic standards as described in ASTM

D3512 section 13, evaluation

(iii) Pilling appearance on face and back surfaces of the raised

sample are needed to review and comment. (iv) Color shade alteration Class 4.0 self-staining Class 4.5 (All fabrics except as noted below)

shade alteration Class 3.5 self-staining Class 4.0

(Tie Dyeing, Garment Dyeing, Pigment Dyeing &

Garment Wash Denim)

shade alteration Class 3.5, self- staining 4.0 (neon)

Panel Screen Print Durability

(Refer to Carters Tag-less Label Manual for tag-less label requirements)

Standard Wet Print: Pigment and Plastisol to home laundering

Standard Sublistatic Transfer Printing to home laundering (sometimes called Paper

Print)

Non-standard processes (Examples: puff, gel, crystalline, glitter,

foil, flock, suede effect, high-density,

heat transfer, glow ink) to home laundry

As Per Care Instruction

No deterioration after 3 washes at development and production stages

At development stage After 25 wash/dry cycles

-no deterioration of printing

-if glitter, 70% retention

-if flocking, no deterioration

-no peeling or delaminating

At production stage

After 3 wash/dry cycles

-no deterioration of printing

-if glitter, 70% retention

-if flocking, no deterioration

-no peeling or delaminating

Resistance to Slippage of Yarns

7.0 oz./sq.yd. >7.0 oz./sq.yd.

ASTM D434 (1/4"

opening)

20.0 lbs./in.

25.0 lbs./in.

Failure in Sewn Seams:

Woven Apparel

Wovens



Strength at Stress Points

Wovens (Tops/Bottoms/Pockets)

Knits (Tops/Bottoms) Elastic Cuff/Bottom Opening

ASTM D1683

10.0 lbs./20.0 lbs./

Functional - 15.0 lbs. Non-Functional 7 lbs. 5.0 lbs./10.0 lbs.

14 lbs. (whole circumference)

Snap Attachment Strength BVS 1044 20.2 lbs./10 seconds

Example Photo of

Snap Fastener Type

Description of Snap

Fastener Type

Typical Use

Snap Off Action Force

Specification by Supplier

Snap Off Action Force.

Carters Acceptable Range

Segmented Socket

Infants and

Childrens wear

13 to 16 Ligne

Scovill: 1.0 to 5.0 lbs

YKK: 1.0-5.0

Morito: 1.8-4.4

Prym: 1.0 5.0

13 to 16 Ligne

1.0 5.0 lbs.

Split Ring Socket

Jeans

20 to 24 Ligne


YKK: 1.5 -6.0

Morito 1.8-3.5

Prym: 1.5-5.0 normal

Prym: 2.0-7.0 hard

20 to 24 Ligne

1.5 7.0 lbs.

S / Parallel Wire

Outerwear

19 Ligne


Morito 1.2-3.0

Prym: 1.5-3.5

21 Ligne and up


YKK 1.0-5.0 (all)

Morito 1.2-3.3

Prym: 2.5-7.0

19 Ligne

1.2-3.5 lbs.

21 Ligne up

1.0 7.0 lbs

Note: OFF Snap Action is to be determined as described in ASTM D4846 and is to be measured after snapping

and unsnapping the fastener at least twice by hand.

Button Attachment Strength BVS1023 20.2 lbs./10 seconds Small Part Attachment Strength For Decorative Trimming (Ribbon Bow,

Decorative Label, etc.)

BVS1023 20.2 lbs./10 seconds

Tensile Strength of Yarn For Decorative Trimming (e.g. pompom, tassel, etc.)

ASTM D2256 Attachment yarn / thread must not be pulled loose

from its point of attachment before the thread

break. A minimum 1.5 lbs. yarn strength is

required.

Individual yarns in pompoms must be securely

attached to withstand a 1.5 lb. pulling force.

Torqueing Strength For All Decorative Trimming (Ribbon Bow, Decorative Label,

etc.)

0-9M 2+/-0.2 in-lbs 12M & Up 3 +/- 0.2 in-lbs

After 1 wash (As per Carter's care instruction)

Surface Water Absorption of Terry Fabrics

Absorbency of Bleached Textiles

ASTM D4772

AATCC 79

Note: Test face side only of non-reversible bibs

Terry Surface Fabric Bibs and Bath Items 100% Cotton : Min. 50% absorbent

CVC : Min. 30% absorbent

Plain Surface Fabric Bibs and Bath Items Max. 5 seconds

Water Resistance: Rain Test if claimed or Bibs: Moisture Barrier, Barrier Side

AATCC 35 Original - 1 gram max.

Bibs: Original and after 3 washes - 1 gram max.

Water Repellence: Spray Test Outerwear if claimed

AATCC 22 Original-90, 3 washes-80



Appearance of Fabric

Seam Smoothness -Side Seam, Inseam, Pocket

- Zipper

Crease Retention

AATCC 124

AATCC 88B

AATCC 88C

1 wash

4.0

3.5

4.0

4.0

5 washes

3.5

3.0

3.5

3.5

pH (all colors) AATCC 81 5-8

Nickel spot test PD CR 12471:2002 / CPSD-

AN-00013-MTHD

[Qualitative]

[Finished products only]

[Skin contact]

Skin Contact Metal Components - Negative Test Results

(Data only)

Nickel release 94/27/EC / 2004/96/EC / EN

1811 / EN 12472 / CPSD-

AN-00014-MTHD

[Quantitative]

[components only]

[if Nickel Spot test is positive]

Cannot exceed 0.5 micrograms/cm per week.

Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 G85 (Mod.) Shall Withstand 24 Hours In 1% Salt Spray (Fog) With

No Major Corrosion Or Visual Change. Modification =

1% Salt


Requirement for LDPE bags used for packaging multipack styles


Material Analysis STIR Plasticized PE

Clarity

- Luminous Transmittance,

Illuminate C, Observer at 10 - Haze

ASTM D1003

89.5%

14%

Thickness 0.003 (+0.0006 0.0003)

Seam Strength ASTM D882

(1 wide specimens, 2 inch/minute speed)

7.0 lbs/inch


Fusible Covering for Backside of Embroidery

also known as Over-The-Back (OTB)

Background:

Many embroidery designs contain a high number of stitches concentrated in a small area. This can

lead to an unacceptable roughness inside the garment. This roughness can be particularly irritating

when the embroidery is on the chest or other sensitive areas.

All embroideries are to be covered on the backside with the following exceptions:

Garment washed products where properly set backing delaminates after washing

All over Schiffli designs When backing can not be used due to the above or other conditions, the embroidery or garment is to

be designed so there is no roughness against the skin. In such case, the revised design must be

approved by Carters QA department.

Objective:

Develop a means to eliminate roughness and irritation to the wearer without unnecessarily restricting

embroidery designs.

Conclusion:

Extensive product development research and evaluation of a wide variety of fusible materials has

identified four products suitable and approved for use on Carters products.

Items CT5115, CT8118 and CT8120 from PCC (Precision Custom Coatings)

Items PD9333, PD9233, AP08 and PD9223 from Freudenberg (Vilene)

All are tricot knits with a fusible coating on one side. Carters considers similar non-woven products unsuitable due to fabric stretch, garment life expectancy and competitive concerns.


Application: Regardless of the item used (PCC or Freudenberg), application with the appropriate dwell time,

pressure and temperature conditions is critical to achieve a durable bond to the fabric and prevent de-

bonding during the expected life of the garment. These conditions are best controlled using presses

designed for this purpose. Hand ironing is not considered a satisfactory method since the above

variables cannot be adequately controlled.

Vendors Material Specifications

Type Fiber Adhesive Coating Total Weight Formaldehyde*

CT5115 Circular Knit Polyester Polyamide (23 mesh) 47 gms/m2 Af


How to determine if bonding (fusing) is sufficient:

Test procedure: Standard Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics, ASTM D

2724

Test conditions: after three wash dry cycles following garment care instructions.

(Note: standard care instructions are: Machine Wash Warm, Tumble Dry Medium. Other care

instructions may, from time to time, be used at Carters direction).

Performance requirements:

10 ounces per inch.

No puckering, crack marks, bubbling, blisters, wrinkles or de-bonding resulting from washing.

No differential shrinkage between backing material and garment fabric affecting garment appearance.


Zipper Performance

Zipper Performance Specification

Fastener class (see remark) 1-2 3-4 5-6-7 8-9 10

Chain crosswise strength (lbs.) ASTM D2061

Brass 75 120 120 140 175

Aluminum 55 65 85 85 95

Molded Plastic 30 55 85 110 130

Coil 75 85 140 175 200

Separating unit crosswise strength (lbs.) ASTM D2061

Brass 20 20 25 30 30

Aluminum 20 20 25 30 30


Coil 10 13 25 40 45

Slider pull pull-off strength (lbs.) ASTM D2061

Brass 30 35 40 50 60

Aluminum 30 30 35 50 60

Molded Plastic 20.2 25 35 40 50

Coil 20.2 20.2 45 50 50

Slider pull twist-off strength (in-lbs.) ASTM F963/16 CFR 1500

Brass 3.8 3.8 4.0 5.0 5.0

Aluminum 3.8 3.8 4.0 5.0 5.0

Molded Plastic 3.8 3.8 4.0 5.0 5.0

Coil 3.8 3.8 4.0 5.0 6.0

Top stop strength (lbs.) ASTM D2061

Brass 15 17 20 30 35

Aluminum 15 17 20 30 35


Coil 15 17 20 30 35 Bottom stop strength (lbs.) ASTM D2061

Brass 15

15 20 25 30

Aluminum 15 15 20 25 30 Molded Plastic 15 15 20 25 30 Coil 15 15 20 25 30

Slider Lock Holding Strength (lbs.) ASTM D2061

Brass 8.8 19.8 13.2 13.2 15.4

Aluminum 8.4 8.8 13.2 13.2 n/a

Molded Plastic n/a 6.6 7.7 13.2 15.4

Coil 4.4 4.4 6.6 13.2 15.4

Operability (Open/Close) (lbs.) ASTM D2062

Brass 0.66 0.77 0.99 n/a 1.76

Aluminum 0.66 0.77 0.88 n/a 1.76

Molded Plastic n/a 1.1 1.54 1.54 1.98

Coil 1.1 0.88 1.1 n/a 1.98

(Remark: For YKK styles, Class 1-2: 3MG/3MA/2CC/3CC; Class 3-4: 3YG/3YAN/3VS/3CF; Class 5-7: 4YG/5YG/5RG/5YAN/5VS/4VS/45CF/5CN/7MG/7MA/8CF/8MG/8MA; Class 8-9: 8VS; Class 10: 10MG/10MA/10VF/10CF)


Procedure For Seam Stretchability At Waist

Front Panel Back Panel

Cut off side seam to separate front panel and back panel.

Clip the edge of front panel. Measure the gauge length for

Reset the gauge length of Instron. Stretchability test (e.g. 9.125 inch).

Start to pull. The result is 7.01 lbs. @ 56.7% elongation (5.176

9.125x100%), which meets the requirement (>3.5 oz/yd:7 lbs./50% elongation@ break;


Procedure For Seam Stretchability Of Fancy Seam

Separate front panel. Clip the edge of arm

hole.

Reset the gauge length of Instron.

Measure the gauge length (e.g 8.0 inch).

Start to pull and the result should meet either

7 lbs./50% elongation @ break if fabric

weight >3.5 oz/yd, or 7 lbs./30% elongation

@ break if fabric weight


Seam Stretchability (Whole Circumference) For Elastic Cuff or Elastic Bottom Opening

L Clamp Place the L Clamp in Instron.

Use L Clamp to hold the cuff at relaxed

state.

Start to pull and the result should be meet 14

lbs. (due to circumference stretch: front &

back layer).


Same step as elastic cuff for elastic bottom opening

Use L Clamp to hold the elastic bottom at

relaxed state.

Start to pull, and the requirement is same

as elastic cuff.

In this case, the result is 10.77 lbs,

which is below the requirement of 14 lbs.


CHILDRENS

SAFE PRODUCT REVIEW


Safe Product Review

Small Parts / Choking Hazards

Any item intended for children ages 3 and under that does not meet Section 4.6 of ASTM F963 or CFR Title

16, Part 1501, is classified as a small part if the object fits into the small parts cylinder (see below). It is

considered a potential choking hazard and must withstand a 20.2 pound pull force.

Determination of the terms fit into the small parts cylinder.

Garments in sizes 4-6x / 4-7 with any decorative embellishment having cords / ties / belts made from a metal

chain must be labelled with the below hangtag.

Functional hardware (such as buttons, snaps, etc.) must always pass the required 20.2 pound pull force and so

can never use this hangtag.

Note: All stone (or other object) washed garments must be thoroughly inspected after the garment washing

process and all stones removed.


Small Parts Hazard Testing

The purpose of small parts hazard testing is to determine if parts attached to the garment, such as: buttons,

bows, snaps, buckles, patches, appliqus, or other functional or decorative items which can be removed by

force. It is frequently true that small pieces of the attachment may be removed by force, without the entire

attachment coming off. This is demonstrated in the photos below. These situations are not considered

hazardous.

Single yarn tests for fringes and pompoms are considered a different situation. Requirements for those items are

stated elsewhere in this document.


Sharp Point / Edge Testing

Non-functional or functional sharp points or any sharp edges are not permitted on any product, packaging,

or hardware intended for children sizes 0-7.

Non-functional sharp points or any sharp edges are not permitted on any product, packaging, or hardware

intended for children sizes 8-18. Functional sharp points (i.e. fastening pins) are permitted on sizes 8-18.

To prevent scratching, no hook and loop, or fastening tape with sharp corners may be applied to any

merchandise.

No monofilament threads are allowed in the assembly of any product.

Zippers

1. Zippers MUST have Fully Autolock or Semi-Autolock sliders. 2. Zippers must meet all required strength tests as shown earlier in the Manual. 3. Metal zippers that come in contact with the skin must have a zipper guard behind the zipper (facing

the body) to prevent injury.

4. All components must not contain any toxic elements. 5. If zippers have a surface coating, they must contain no more lead than is allowed as stated earlier in

this Manual.

6. All components MUST be non-ferrous. 7. All zippers MUST be sourced as a complete unit (zipper, top stop, slider and bottom stop). 8. Top and bottom stops are required for all zippers. They may be plastic or metal (see coil zippers

exception below). However, if metal stops are used, the prongs must face away from the body or be

covered with fabric to prevent injury (scratching).

9. Coil zippers MUST have molded plastic tops and bottom stops unless cut-to-size zippers are used. In this case, metal claw stops are allowed, but the prongs must face away from the body or be

covered with fabric to prevent injury (scratching).

10. Invisible or concealed zippers are not allowed on sizes 0-5T for Wal-Mart or Sams Club garments. They are allowed for Carters, Inc., garments as a back closure only.

11. Zipper Top Stop Security to examine and ensure the top stop of separable zippers is functional and can withstand 20.2 pounds of pull force minimum.

12. All zipper pulls on Sleepwear items for sizes 0-3T MUST be solid (no holes allowed). 13. All holes in zipper pulls used on TOPS (excluding Sleepwear) for sizes 0-3T must have

dimensions of at least 6 millimeters across at its widest point and 4 millimeters across

at its longest point (as per below sketch). Holes MUST be elliptical in shape (one

dimension greater than the other) to avoid finger entrapment issues.


Separable Zipper - Zipper Slider is to be checked for top stop effectiveness.

Example of style with separable zipper Close-up of top of zipper

When unzipped, the slider must not be removable with less than 20.2 pounds of pull force. It is not acceptable

for any slider that can be manipulated and removed from the garment.

Decorative Sliders, Pulls and Tabs for Zippers:

1. Sliders, pulls and tabs must meet all required strength tests and shown earlier in this Manual. 2. Two-piece zipper pulls / tabs (indirect attachment pulls) are not allowed on sizes 0-5T. 3. All sliders, pulls and tabs must be attached to withstand 20.2 pounds of pull force. Slider / pull / tab will

be classified as a small parts hazard if it can fit into the small parts cylinder.

4. If ring pulls / open design pulls are used, the inside diameter of the ring can be no larger than: 0-5T not permitted on Playwear and Sleepwear 4 & above 1 max on Playwear and not permitted on Sleepwear

5. Fabric pulls must be secured through the eye of the zipper pull with a bartack and tacked down the center to avoid a finger entanglement.

6. No looped pulls may be used. All pulls MUST be 1 ply or 2 plies sewn together so no loop is formed. 7. Filled pulls are not allowed on sizes 0-5T. They are allowed on sizes 4 and above as long as they are

sewn down on all sides.

8. Decorative fabric pulls / tabs may be attached to zipper

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