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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 4 QA Sample Lead Time 5 Design Approval 6 Submission Requirements 7 Fit 7
Lab 8
TOP 9
Evaluation Disposition 10 Garment Sizing, Fit and Ease 11 Misses and Women’s Body Measurements 12 Apparel Grade Rules 13 Basic Garment Measurements 17 Fabric & Garment Performance Testing 19 Knits 20
Wovens 21
Leather & Suede 22
Additional Testing 23
Minimum Construction Standards 24 Garment Labeling Requirements 26 Brand Name, Size, Country of Origin 26
Fabric Content, Fabric Care and RN # 26
One-size Garments 27
Branded Labels For Tops, Outerwear and Bottoms 27
Additional Garment Label Requirements 27
Common Labeling Mistakes – Trademarks 27
Cashmere and Other Luxury Fabrics 29
Genuine and Faux Fur Labeling 29
Leather Labeling 29
Packaging 30
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED
Production Inspection 31 Pre-shipment Inspection 31
Apparel Inspection Sampling Plan 32
Post-shipment Inspection 33
California Prop 65 Compliance 31 CPSIA of 2008 Compliance 32
Measurement Guidelines for Finished Garments – Tops 35
Measurement Guidelines for Finished Garments – Bottoms 39
Appendix A: Apparel QA Standards Checklist 43
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INTRODUCTION
Quality Assurance Means No Surprises
HSN’s Quality Assurance (QA) program exists to ensure the proper execution of every product we buy and sell. This
manual contains specific information concerning the minimum quality standards HSN expects in the product it purchases.
In addition, we expect our partners to comply with all applicable legal requirements concerning the manufacture, sale and
advertising of products. In certain instances, HSN standards may be higher than the stated legal minimums. It is the
partner’s responsibility to read and understand the published guidelines that pertain to the industry. These include but are
not limited to:
• The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/textlact.shtm
• The Wool Products Labeling Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/woolact.shtm
• The Fur Products Labeling Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/furact.shtm
• The Amended Care Labeling Rule: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/carelbl.shtm
• The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. : http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html.
• California Proposition 65 at: http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65
• The information in this manual, in HSN’s Supply Chain Requirements Manual
https://view.hsn.net/Documents/documents.aspx, and in the Master Terms and Conditions
Because quality cannot be inspected into products, it is the goal of the HSN Quality Assurance program to collaborate
with our vendor partners as early as practical in order to prevent defects. This partnership extends to design and materials
selection before the product is made, and includes all points in the manufacturing, packaging, shipping and post-delivery
processes. Therefore, it is within the purview of the HSN Quality Assurance program to maintain a close, direct
partnership with our vendors and their manufacturing facilities in order to support continuous improvement efforts and
uphold the most efficient and effective manufacturing practices.
It may be necessary at any time to visit a partner’s facility to ensure we mitigate risks to delivering 100% acceptable
product.
Our partners are expected to support our efforts throughout the supply chain to provide our customers with an
unsurpassed purchase experience. Our partners are also expected to maintain world-class quality and delivery. Such
expectations cannot be met unless our partners work with us and maintain a comprehensive quality program of their own.
All shipments must be inspected for compliance before HSN ever sees the product.
HSN QA prepared this document to help you through the process of submitting apparel products to HSN. This document
contains general information. It should not be considered a definitive source of regulatory guidance.
Key Contacts
Please contact the following individuals with any questions you have:
Matt Demers | VP: Quality Assurance & Product Information | 727.872.7799 | [email protected]
Kim Dixon | Sr. Manager of Fit | 727.872.5098 | [email protected]
Rita Fontan | Manager: Apparel & Accessories | 727.872.5625 | [email protected]
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QA SAMPLE LEAD TIME
QA Sample Lead Time
The QA process is a critical part of making sure we maintain a reputation of trust and reliability with our customers– we
must ensure that our customers get the best quality, greatest value, and safest products. The first step in that process is
to submit the QA sample(s) and supporting documentation by the required number of days prior to your ship date.
The below table outlines the QA sample and product specification sheet lead time requirements.
Additional key milestones are outlined in Appendix B of the HSN Partner Supply Chain Requirements Manual.
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/9-Appendix.pdf
Maintaining proper timing of the QA process is important to ensure proper review of QA samples, specifications and
proposed product claims. Failure to comply with the required lead time standards can result in fees for late QA samples.
The Compliance section of the HSN Supply Chain Requirements Manual outlines the fees associated with late QA
samples.
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/8-Compliance.pdf
Process Step QA Sample and Product Specification Sheet Lead Time
Fit 60 days Before Ship Date
40 days Before Ship Date (select domestic manufacturers)
Top of Production (TOP) 7 days Before Ship Date
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DESIGN APPROVAL
To ensure the accurate execution of design intent, streamline the fit approval process and optimize sampling
requirements, the technical development process will begin only after the style has been adopted and all design detail has
been approved by the HSN Buyer, Vendor Partner and designer/celebrity.
HSN Buyer Market Review
To serve as a record of styles purchased during the Buyer’s meetings, the Vendor Partner should provide a reference
sample and associated HSN Tear Sheet for each style reviewed.
• The HSN Tear Sheet will contain the following information:
• Image or CAD showing design and style intent
• Technical Sketch to illustrate garment silhouette and proportion
• Fabric type, weight and content
• Minimum 5” square of fabric swatch in bulk quality construction, weight and content (accurate print and color
not required)
• Tear Sheet template can be found at the following link:
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/Apparel%20Style%20Summary%20Buyers%20Tear%20Sheet
.docx
Celebrity / Designer Review
• Upon HSN Buyer approval of Design, the Partner will submit an updated reference sample (with all fabric and
design revisions incorporated) and a revised Tear Sheet to the designer/celebrity (if applicable) for approval
• Upon completion of design approval by the HSN Buyer, Vendor Partner and designer/celebrity, the Partner will
create/submit the product specification sheet and submit a design-approved sample to HSN QA to start the
technical fit process.
• All Design revisions made by the HSN Buyer, Vendor Partner and designer/celebrity must be incorporated into
QA technical fit samples prior to submission.
• ONLY design approved samples should be submitted to QA for technical fit review.
• Samples submitted without design approval will NOT be subjected to the QA technical fit review and will be
sent to the HSN Buyer for review of design.
• New QA technical fit samples may be required depending on the extent of design changes needed after
HSN Buyer review.
QA Considerations for Design
• Fit Type Selection
• When creating the specification sheet, the Partner must indicate the Fit Type as approved for each design.
This provides HSN QA with visibility to the designer’s intent regarding design and wearing ease.
• Fit Types Include: Close Fitted, Fitted, Semi-Fitted, Loose, Very Loose
• Fabric Characteristics
• All fit samples must be constructed with the same fabric construction, weight and content as for bulk production.
This allows QA to confirm that the fabric properties are appropriate for the design and Fit Type for each style,
and ensure the appropriate amount of ease to achieve the designer’s intent.
• All garments must be made with fabric, linings and trims that have compatible performance characteristics.
(i.e. lined garments made with stretch fabric must also be lined with stretch lining).
• Size Class Compatibility (alpha versus numeric)
• All styles must be offered in the size class that is appropriate for the style, fabric performance, design intent and
fit type.
• Styles developed in non-stretch fabric, with a fit type of Semi-Fitted or closer must be offered in numeric sizing.
• The largest grade between garment sizes should not exceed the amount of wearing ease of the assigned Fit
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
How to Submit Your Samples to QA
A complete sample submission for apparel will consist of the following:
Complete product specification sheet submitted on the HSN Partner Portal
• Include all component and product details
• Include all proposed care instructions, features and benefits, objective and performance claims, and all talking
points for the on-air presentation
• Include all garment spec measurements for Missy’s base size M
• Include all claim substantiation, fabric/garment fiber content, care and performance testing, label copy, inserts and
instruction
• Include all required Prop 65 and CPSC compliance testing and documentation
• Prior to sending a sample to HSN QA print and affix the sample label:
• Print the sample label found in the product specification sheet
• Affix label to the sample so that the item can be identified upon receipt
For guidance on how to create a specification sheet on the partner portal, please view the Product specification sheet
tutorials. https://view.hsn.net/Documents/Documents.aspx?dt=SpecSheetTutorials
A printed guide is also available https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/13_HowtoCreateaSpecSheet.pdf
NOTE: The product specification sheets MUST be completed and submitted prior to sending samples to QA; samples
without specification sheets will not be reviewed
Fit Samples
• The 1st fit sample is required in Missy’s base size 10 (M). HSN will issue the Women’s base size spec after 1st fit
sample review of the Missy’s base size.
• All Fit Samples MUST be in the same fabrication, weight and construction as the final product (the same colorways
or patterns is recommended but not required for fit samples).
• In order to ensure consistency of fit across all brands, product developed for HSN MUST follow HSN’s standard
body measurements.
• HSN QA issues all Graded Specs for apparel production made to the HSN standard body measurements. The
Women’s base size spec will be issued after fit review of the Missy base size. The full Graded Spec for each
Size Range will be issued by HSN after each Base Size fit is approved. The Partner does not create final Graded
Specs for bulk production.
• For products that are purchased from previously existing marketed lines, HSN requires that the partner provide a
graded garment spec for each style, and a Brand Size Chart listing standard body measurements. This allows
HSN to accurately recommend the best size and proper fit for our customers.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
How to Submit Your Samples to QA (continued)
Lab Testing (Fabric/Garment Care & Performance Testing)
Vendor Partners are required to submit all samples to an approved 3rd party testing laboratory.
Testing results must be uploaded to the Documents section of the Product Specifications Sheet within the HSN Partner
Portal.
Vendor Partners must email their HSN QA Product Evaluator when the passing 3rd party test reports have been uploaded to
the Product Specifications Sheet
Test request forms for each of the approved testing labs can be found within the For Your Information section of the HSN
Partner Portal https://view.hsn.net/Documents/documents.aspx.
• It is highly recommended that all lab samples be submitted together to ensure the most effective processing.
• Constructed garment should be in the darkest color and the same fabrication, weight and construction as the final product
• Color swatches of all other colors
• Swatches must be 1 yard full width with selvage end
• Fabric must be labeled with the warp direction using an up arrow (↑)
• Swatches must be on-grain, unless item is a bias cut
• If product is embroidered, swatches sent should be embroidered
TOP (Top of Production) Samples
• Samples of Missy’s size 10 (M) and Women’s size 18W (1X) are required. All colorways must be provided.
• Samples must be representation of the final product from the production lot
• Include all internal and external packaging
• Include all products and components with intended labeling
• Include all inserts, instructions and any other material that is to go to the customer
Shipment of QA Samples
• Ship all QA samples to HSN QA as outlined in the Product Samples section of the HSN Supply Chain Requirements
Manual. https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/3-Product%20Samples.pdf
After thoroughly reviewing the QA samples and specification sheet documentation, the HSN QA Product Evaluator will issue
a written evaluation report to the vendor partner. The vendor partner then reviews and responds to the issues noted in the
report and provides the information/materials requested.
The appearance of the final product that will be shipped to the customer is also a concern of the HSN Merchandising team.
A production sample identical to the one received by HSN QA should be sent to the HSN Buyer.
NOTE: Merchandise must not be changed in any way after it is approved by HSN QA. Changes include labeling, packaging,
contents and components. Merchandise that has been modified will be returned. Contact HSN QA before any changes are
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EVALUATION DISPOSITION
Products submitted to HSN QA will be reviewed by the QA evaluator and assigned one of the following evaluation
statuses:
• Received: A physical product sample has been received, but the product specification sheet has not been submitted
by the vendor partner and/or approved by the HSN Merchandising team. An evaluation in Received status requires
submission and approval of the product specification sheet prior to initiation of the formal QA evaluation process.
• Pending: QA has received a sample and a Merchandising-approved spec sheet. The evaluation is in process and/or
there are open issues that require the vendor partner to provide information, samples or corrective action.
• Approved: QA has evaluated the sample and found that it meets HSN standards.
• Approval given for Fit samples is indication that you may move forward with the production process (subject to
any modifications detailed with the evaluation report). You will receive a complete graded spec upon Fit
approval
• Approval given for Lab samples indicate that all care instructions have been confirmed and you may move
forward with the production process
• Approval given for Production samples indicate that the product is approved to ship.
• Approved Pending: QA has evaluated the sample and found that there are only minor open issues preventing
product approval (for example, on-site inspection). Products placed into Approved Pending status require closure of
the remaining issues before final approval is issued. Once the open issues are resolved, the evaluator updates the
status to Approved.
• Approved Pending Lab evaluations indicate that the colors submitted for lab meet all HSN requirements BUT
there are additional colors/constructed garments required to complete the full lab process for the item.
• Rejected: QA has evaluated the sample and found that it does NOT meet HSN standards.
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Achieving the Proper Fit
HSN has a strong commitment to fit, and leverages processes and tools that enable the development and execution of
consistent apparel fit for our target customer.
Tools used to drive fit consistency throughout the apparel development process and the accurate communication of
sizing include:
HSN Standard Body Measurements – body measurement standards are the core of consistent brand fit. They
correspond to the most frequently occurring body shape of HSN’s target customer and are communicated to
customers as the HSN Size Chart. Partners are required to develop all HSN brand apparel using HSN’s
Standard Body Measurements as the reference.
Fit Type –Descriptor applied to HSN brand apparel to educate the customer on the wearing ease designed into
each garment. The partner should confirm fit type as part of the design approval process, and indicate the fit
type within the Product Specifications Sheet before submitting for HSN buyer approval.
Fit Guides –Descriptor for the identification of fit critical body measurement(s) for each item. This educates
the customer on how to choose their best size by comparing their fit critical body measurement to the
corresponding body measurement on the Size Chart for the product.
Garment fit is defined by fabric performance characteristics and the dimensional relationship between the garment and
body measurements at fit critical areas. Wearing, or fit ease refers to the difference between the garment
measurement and the standard body measurement at specific points of measure.
• Positive ease refers to ease values that are greater than the body measurement ,or “over body”.
• Negative ease refers to ease values that are less than the body measurement, or “under body”.
Fit critical points of measurement are style specific and identified as the point of measure on a garment that has the
greatest impact on fit.
The typical fit critical point of measure for Apparel tops is the bust and for pants or jeans, it will be the hip or waist,
depending upon the garment design. Please note that some designs may have multiple fit critical points.
Example: Upper body garment (size M) fit type and ease relationship
GARMENT SIZING, FIT AND EASE
Fit Type Fit Critical
Point of Measure
Body
Measurement
Garment
Measurement
Ease
Relationship
to Body
Ease Range Compatible Fabric
Characteristics
Close Fitted Bust 37.5” (M) 35.5” -2” -2” to 2”
Knit or High Stretch Woven
Fitted Bust 37.5” (M) 39.5” 2” 2” – 3” Knit or High Stretch Woven
Semi Fitted Bust 37.5” (M) 40.5” 3” 3” – 4” Knit or Stretch Woven
Loose Bust 37.5” (M) 41.5” 5” 4” – 6” Knit or Woven
Very Loose Bust 37.5” (M) 43.5” 6” 6” + Knit or Non-stretch Woven
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MISSY’S AND WOMEN’S BODY MEASUREMENTS
Standard Body Measurements The following tables show standard body measurements to fit the HSN customer. Please base your patterns on these
body measurements. Note: Measurements are body sizes, not manufacturing specifications.
Missy’s Sizes
Women’s Sizes
Height Range
X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
BUST 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 ½ 40 41 ½ 43
WAIST 24 ½ 25 ½ 26 ½ 27 ½ 28 ½ 30 31 ½ 33 34 ½ 36
HIP 34 ½ 35 ½ 36 ½ 37 ½ 38 ½ 39 ½ 41 42 ½ 44 45 ½
1X 2X 3X
16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W
BUST 43 ½ 45 ½ 47 ½ 49 ½ 51 ½ 53 ½
WAIST 37 39 41 43 45 47
HIP 45 ½ 47 ½ 49 ½ 51 ½ 53 ½ 55 ½
PETITE 4’ 11” to 5’ 3”
AVERAGE 5’ 3 ½” to 5’ 7 ½”
TALL 5’ 8” to 5’ 11”
HSN Standard Dress Forms To improve process efficiency, reduce sampling costs and drive fit consistency, all apparel partners should measure and pre-
fit design approved samples on HSN Standard dress forms before submitting to HSN QA. Please do not submit samples for
fit review that do not measure within tolerance to the submitted garment spec.
HSN reviews all QA samples on dress forms in base sizes 10 (M) and 18W (1X) and encourages the purchase of HSN Dress
forms to maintain fit consistency throughout the technical development process.
The 2015 cost per full body dress form made to HSN’s body measurement standard is listed below:
HSN Missy - Style 605A-10: $1,360 ($660 Dress Form Retail Price plus $700 Model Design Fee)
HSN Women’s - Style 612L-18W: $1,538 ($738 Dress Form Retail Price plus $800 Model Design Fee)
Cost per arm not included in dress form price = $95.00
(Please note the prices listed above do not include shipping charges.)
To confirm exact pricing, please contact:
Andrea Quintana
PGM PRO INC
(626) 338-1990 or [email protected]
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APPAREL GRADE RULES
These grade rules must be followed in pattern grading to ensure consistency in fitting the HSN customer. The following tables provide information on grade rules for Missy’s and Women’s sizes.
Please note that the Missy base size is 10 (M) and the Women’s base size is 18W (1X).
Missy’s Grade Rules for Sizes 0-18
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Woven
TOL +/-
Knit
TOL +/- 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
ACROSS FRONT (6” ↓ from
HPS) ⅛ ¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼
S
A
M
P
L
E
S
I
Z
E
⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
ACROSS BACK (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅛ ¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
ACROSS SHOULDER ⅛ ¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
BACK NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛
FRONT NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛
BACK NECK WIDTH ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛
ARMHOLE CIRC. ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ½ ½ ½ ½
ARMHOLE FRONT ⅛ ⅛ -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
ARMHOLE BACK ⅛ ⅛ -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
CBN SLEEVE LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
CUFF HEIGHT ⅛ ⅛ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SLEEVE OPENING CIRC. ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
RISE DROP ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
FRONT RISE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
BACK RISE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
INSEAM ¼ ¼ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LEG OPENING CIRC. ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
KNEE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
MUSCLE ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
HPS BODY LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
CB LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
BUST CIRC. ½ ¾ -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½
WAIST CIRC. ½ ¾ -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½
HIP CIRC. ½ ¾ -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½
THIGH CIRC. ⅜ ½ -¾ -¾ -¾ -¾ -¾ 1 1 1 1
SWEEP CIRC. ½ ¾ -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½
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Women’s Grade Rules for Sizes 16W-26W
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Woven
TOL +/-
Knit
TOL +/- 16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W
ACROSS FRONT (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅛ ¼ -⅜
S
A
M
P
L
E
S
I
Z
E
⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
ACROSS BACK (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
ACROSS SHOULDER ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
BACK NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛
FRONT NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛
BACK NECK WIDTH ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛
ARMHOLE CIRC. ¼ ¼ ⅝ ⅝ ⅝ ⅝ ⅝
ARMHOLE FRONT ⅛ ⅛ -5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16
ARMHOLE BACK ⅛ ⅛ -5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16
CBN SLEEVE LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
CUFF HEIGHT ⅛ ⅛ 0 0 0 0 0
SLEEVE OPENING CIRC. ⅛ ⅛ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
RISE DROP ⅛ ⅛ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
FRONT RISE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
BACK RISE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
INSEAM ¼ ¼ 0 0 0 0 0
LEG OPENING CIRC. ¼ ¼ -½ ½ ½ ½ ½
KNEE ¼ ¼ - ½ ½ ½ ½ ½
MUSCLE ¼ ¼ - ½ ½ ½ ½ ½
HPS BODY LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜
CB LENGTH ⅛ ⅛ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼
BUST CIRC. 1 1 -2 2 2 2 2
WAIST CIRC. 1 1 -2 2 2 2 2
HIP CIRC. 1 1 -2 2 2 2 2
THIGH CIRC. ¾ ¾ -1 ¼ 1 ¼ 1 ¼ 1 ¼ 1 ¼
SWEEP CIRC. 1 1 -2 2 2 2 2
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APPAREL GRADE RULES CONTINUED
Missy’s Grade Rules for Sizes XS-XL
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Woven
TOL +/-
Knit
TOL +/- X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE
ACROSS FRONT (6” ↓ from HPS) ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½
S
A
M
P
L
E
S
I
Z
E
¾ ¾
ACROSS BACK (6” ↓ from HPS) ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ¾ ¾
ACROSS SHOULDER ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ¾ ¾
BACK NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼
FRONT NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼
BACK NECK WIDTH ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼
ARMHOLE CIRC. ⅜ ½ - ¾ - ¾ 1 1
ARMHOLE FRONT ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ ½ ½
ARMHOLE BACK ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ ½ ½
CBN SLEEVE LENGTH ⅜ ½ - ¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾
CUFF HEIGHT ⅛ ⅛ 0 0 0 0
SLEEVE OPENING CIRC. ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ½ ½
RISE DROP ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ½ ½
FRONT RISE ⅜ ⅜ - ¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾
BACK RISE ⅜ ⅜ - ¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾
INSEAM ¼ ¼ 0 0 0 0
LEG OPENING CIRC. ⅜ ⅜ - ¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾
KNEE ⅜ ⅜ -¾ -¾ ¾ ¾
MUSCLE ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ¾ ¾
HPS BODY LENGTH ⅜ ⅜ -¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾
CB LENGTH ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ½ ½
BUST CIRC. 1 1 ½ -2 -2 3 3
WAIST CIRC. 1 1 ½ -2 -2 ½ 3 3
HIP CIRC. 1 1 ½ -2 -2 3 3
THIGH CIRC. ¾ 1 -1 ½ -1 ½ 2 2
SWEEP CIRC. 1 1 ½ -2 -2 3 3
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APPAREL GRADE RULES CONTINUED
Women’s Grade Rules for Sizes 1X-3X
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Woven
TOL +/-
Knit
TOL +/- 1X 2X 3X
ACROSS FRONT (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅜ ½
S
A
M
P
L
E
S
I
Z
E
¾ ¾
ACROSS BACK (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾
ACROSS SHOULDER ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾
BACK NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ ¼ ¼
FRONT NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ ¼ ¼
BACK NECK WIDTH ⅛ ⅛ ¼ ¼
ARMHOLE CIRC. ½ ¾ 1 ¼ 1 ¼
ARMHOLE FRONT ¼ ¼ ⅝ ⅝
ARMHOLE BACK ¼ ¼ ⅝ ⅝
CBN SLEEVE LENGTH ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾
CUFF HEIGHT ⅛ ⅛ 0 0
SLEEVE OPENING CIRC. ¼ ¼ ½ ½
RISE DROP ¼ ¼ ½ ½
FRONT RISE ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾
BACK RISE ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾
INSEAM ¼ ¼ 0 0
LEG OPENING CIRC. ½ ½ 1 1
KNEE ½ ½ 1 1
MUSCLE ¼ ½ 1 1
HPS BODY LENGTH ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾
CB LENGTH ¼ ⅜ ½ ½
BUST CIRC. 1 1 ½ 4 4
WAIST CIRC. 1 1 ½ 4 4
HIP CIRC. 1 1 ½ 4 4
THIGH CIRC. ½ ¾ 2 ½ 2 ½
SWEEP CIRC. 1 1 ½ 4 4
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Long Sleeved Knit Tunic (95% polyester 5% spandex)
Attribute Name M 1X
BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 29 30 1/2
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 39 48 1/2
CROSS SHOULDER 14 1/2 16
BACK NECK WIDTH 10 10 3/4
FRONT NECK DROP 1 1/2 2 1/4
BACK NECK DROP 1 1 1/4
ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 18 21
MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 13 1/4 16 1/4
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM C.B. AVG 31 32 1/2
SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 7 1/4 8 1/2
SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 40 48
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 39 48
Basic Knit LS Top (92% Cotton 8% Spandex)
Attribute Name M 1X
BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 25 26 ½
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 39 47 1/2
ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 13 1/2 15 ½
CROSS SHOULDER 14 1/2 16 ½
ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 14 16
BACK NECK WIDTH 10 11
FRONT NECK DROP 1 1/4 1 ¾
BACK NECK DROP 1 1 ¼
ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 18 21 ½
MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 13 1/2 16
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM C.B. AVG 30 1/2 32
SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 7 9
SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 41 49
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 37 46
Basic LS Knit Cardigan (95% Rayon 5% Spandex)
Attribute Name M 1X
BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 25 26 1/2
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 38 461/2
ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 14 15 1/2
CROSS SHOULDER 15 16 1/2
ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 15 16 1/2
BACK NECK WIDTH 7 1/4 8
FRONT NECK DROP 4 1/2 5 1/4
BACK NECK DROP 1 1 1/4
ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 19 22
MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 13 16
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM C.B. AVG 31 32 1/2
SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 7 1/2 9
SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 40 48
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 37 45
Basic Woven Caftan (100% Polyester Georgette)
Attribute Name M 1X
BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 53 1/2 53 1/2
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 42 501/2
ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 0 0
CROSS SHOULDER 15 1/2 17
BACK NECK WIDTH 7 1/2 8 3/4
FRONT NECK DROP 7 1/2 8 1/2
BACK NECK DROP 1 1 1/4
ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 19 22
MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 14 1/2 17 1/2
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM C.B. AVG 31 32 1/2
SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 16 17 1/2
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 38 47
HIGH HIP 42 50
SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 49 57
Basic Woven LS Duster (97% Polyester 3% Spandex)
Attribute Name M 1X
BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 34 1/2 37
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 40 48 1/2
ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 14 3/4 16 3/4
CROSS SHOULDER 15 17
ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 14 3/4 16 3/4
BACK NECK WIDTH 7 8
FRONT NECK DROP 3 1/2 4
BACK NECK DROP 0 3/4
ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 19 22
MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 13 1/2 17
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM C.B. AVG 32 33 1/2
SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 7 3/4 10
SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 49 57
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 37 1/2 45 1/2
Denim Capri (Pant 96% Cotton 4% Spandex Stretch Gabardine)
Attribute Name 10 18W
WAIST RELAXED CIRCUMFERENCE 32 38
WAISTBAND HEIGHT 2 2
INSEAM AVG 23 23
FRONT RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 11 1/2 13 3/4
BACK RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 17 191/4
THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE 23 1/4 29
HIP (TOP W/B) 40 48
KNEE (TOP THIGH) 15 18
LEG OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 14 17
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Basic Knit Elastic Waist Palazzo Pant (94% Rayon 6% Spandex)
Attribute Name M 1X
WAIST RELAXED CIRCUMFERENCE 29 35
WAIST EXTENDED
CIRCUMFERENCE 40 48
WAISTBAND HEIGHT 1 1
INSEAM AVG 29 1/2 29 ½
FRONT RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 12 14 1/4
BACK RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 15 1/2 17 3/4
THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE 27 32 1/4
HIP (TOP W/B) 45 53
KNEE (TOP THIGH) 25 28 1/2
LEG OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 25 28 1/2
Basic Woven Pant (100% Silk, 100% Polyester lining)
Attribute Name 10 18W
WAIST RELAXED CIRCUMFERENCE 32 40
WAISTBAND HEIGHT 1 1/2 1 1/2
INSEAM AVG 32 1/2 32 1/2
FRONT RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 11 12 1/4
BACK RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 16 18 1/2
THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE 26 30 1/2
HIGH HIP (TOP W/B) 40 48
4" below
HIP (TOP W/B) 43 1/2 51 1/2
7" below
KNEE (TOP THIGH) 17 1/2 20 1/2
14" below form crotch
LEG OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE
NARROW 15 1/2 17 1/2
Basic Twill Jean (98% Cotton 2% Spandex)
Attribute Name 10 18W
WAIST RELAXED CIRCUMFERENCE 30.5 38 1/2
WAISTBAND HEIGHT 1 3/4 1 5/8
INSEAM AVG 30 30
FRONT RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 11 12 1/4
BACK RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 15 1/2 17 3/4
THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE 22 3/4 26 1/2
HIGH HIP (TOP W/B) 37 44
HIP (TOP W/B) 39 45 3/4
KNEE (TOP THIGH) 15 1/2 17 1/2
LEG OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 17 19
Basic Knit Tank Top (100% Acrylic)
Attribute Name M 1X
BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 25 1/2 27 1/2
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 38 1/2 47
ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 13 1/4 14 3/4
CROSS SHOULDER 14 15 1/2
ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 13 1/2 15 1/2
BACK NECK WIDTH 11 11 3/4
FRONT NECK DROP 6 6 3/4
BACK NECK DROP 1 1 1/2
ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 17 1/2 20 1/2
SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 40 1/2 48 1/2
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 35 44
Basic Woven Tank (100% Silk)
Attribute Name 10 18W
BACK LENGTH (CB) AVG 0 0
BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 23 3/4 26 1/4
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 39 1/4 47 3/4
ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 12 1/2 14 1/2
CROSS SHOULDER 13 1/4 15 1/2
ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 13 15 1/4
BACK NECK WIDTH 9 1/2 10
FRONT NECK DROP 7 7/8 8 1/4
BACK NECK DROP 5 1/8 5 1/4
ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 19 21 3/4
SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 44 1/4 52 3/4
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 37 3/8 46 1/4
Basic Woven Elastic Waist Full Skirt (100% Polyester)
Attribute Name M 1X
WAIST RELAXED CIRCUMFERENCE 29 36
WAIST EXTENDED CIRCUMFERENCE 40 48
WAISTBAND HEIGHT 1 1/2 1 1/2
C/F LENGTH (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 37 37
C/B LENGTH (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 37 37
HIGH HIP (TOP W/B) 43 1/2 51 1/2
4"
HIP (TOP W/B) 49 57
8"
SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 91 99
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FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING
Testing Requirements & Process
The following tests are required for all apparel items purchased by HSN. Please note that additional testing may be
required. (i.e.: Flammability, Prop 65 , Water Resistant, etc. )
Appearance After Laundering/Dry Cleaning
Dimensional Stability
Colorfastness to Laundering/Dry Cleaning
Crocking-Wet and Dry
Fabric Weight
Fiber Identification
NOTE: When submitting only garments for testing , the test request form must be updated to include the Fiber
ID test, Fabric Weight, and any other “additional” tests that may be required.
When submitting an item to an Approved 3rd Party Lab, a Lab Test Request Form must accompany the samples being
submitted. The test request forms for HSN Approved Laboratories can be found within the For Your Information
section of the HSN Partner Portal. https://view.hsn.net/Documents/documents.aspx.
The Partner must upload the results of the testing to the documents section of the Portal. Also, the Partner must email
their QA Evaluator when the report is uploaded .
HSN has established relationships and testing protocols with the following 3rd Party Testing Laboratories. The key
contact person for each is listed.
FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING
Testing Laboratories And Primary Contacts
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Gina Stroud
479-289-2300
Bureau Veritas (BV)
Luca Olivieri
716-505-3791
SGS
Nevine Noss
973-461-7945
Intertek
Ideliza Perez
732-394-5389
TÜV SÜD
Rebecca LV
416-357-8404
Eurofins
Marty Imler
858-568-7175
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Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Fiber Content
(quantitative) AATCC 20A
0.0% (cashmere) ±3.0% (all others)
Yes No* Darkest color
Fabric Weight (g/m2) ASTM D3776 ±5.0% of claimed Yes No* Darkest color
Colorfastness to Crocking
(dry/wet) AATCC 8
Dry: 4.0
Wet: 3.0 Yes Yes All colors
Colorfastness to Care AATCC 61 (laundering)
AATCC 132 (dry cleaning)
Color Change: 4.0
Multifiber Staining: 4.5 Yes Yes All colors
Dimensional Stability to Care AATCC 135/150 (laundering)
or Commercial dry clean ±5.0% Yes Yes
All colors (sweaters)
Darkest color (all other
knits)
Appearance After Care AATCC 135/150 (laundering)
or Commercial dry clean
Frayed Edges:
Open Seams:
Skewness:
Torque: 5.0% max
Shading: 4.0
Embroidery/Embellishment
Appearance:
Smoothness Appearance: 3.5
Appearance of Seams: SS-4
Appearance of Creases: 4.0
No Yes
All colors (sweaters)
Darkest color (all other
knits)
Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Colorfastness to Crocking
(dry/wet) AATCC 8
Dry: 4.0
Wet: 3.0
Dry: 3.0 (dark denims)
Wet: 2.0 (dark denims)
Yes Yes All colors
Colorfastness to Care AATCC 61 (laundering)
AATCC 132 (dry cleaning)
Color Change: 4.0
Multifiber Staining: 4.5 Yes Yes All colors
Standard Testing Requirements
Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Fiber Content
(quantitative) AATCC 20A
For specialty fibers or blends (angora,
alpaca, cashmere, wool, mohair, etc.)
±0.0% (cashmere)
±3.0% (all others)
Yes No All colors
Flammability 16 CFR 1610 Class 1 only Yes No Darkest Color
Pilling Resistance ASTM D3512 4.0 @ 30 min Yes No Darkest color
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16E For swimwear
4.0 @ 20 hours Yes No All colors
Colorfastness to Chlorinated
Pool Water (swimwear) AATCC 162
Color Change: 4.0
Multifiber Staining: 3.0
Self-Staining: 5.0
Yes No All colors
Colorfastness to Sea Water
(swimwear) AATCC 106
Color Change: 4.0
Multifiber Staining: 3.0
Self-Staining: 5.0
Yes No All colors
Testing Requirements (for additional color ways)
Additional Testing Requirements (when applicable)
FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING (KNITS)
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Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Fiber Content
(quantitative) AATCC 20A As claimed Yes No* Darkest color
Fabric Weight (g/m2) ASTM D3776 ±5.0% of claimed Yes No* Darkest color
Colorfastness to Crocking
(dry/wet) AATCC 8
Dry: 4.0
Wet: 3.0
Dry: 3.0 (dark denims)
Wet: 2.0 (dark denims)
Yes Yes All colors
Colorfastness to Care AATCC 61 (laundering)
AATCC 132 (dry cleaning)
Color Change: 4.0
Multifiber Staining: 4.5 Yes Yes All colors
Dimensional Stability to Care AATCC 135/150 (laundering)
or Commercial dry clean ±3.0% Yes Yes Darkest color
Appearance After Care AATCC 135/150 (laundering)
or Commercial dry clean
Frayed Edges:
Open Seams:
Skewness:
Torque: 5.0% max
Shading: 4.0
Embroidery/Embellishment
Appearance:
Smoothness Appearance: 3.5
Appearance of Seams: SS-4
Appearance of Creases: 4.0
No Yes Darkest color
Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Colorfastness to Crocking
(dry/wet) AATCC 8
Dry: 4.0
Wet: 3.0
Dry: 3.0 (dark denims)
Wet: 2.0 (dark denims)
Yes Yes All colors
Colorfastness to Care AATCC 61 (laundering)
AATCC 132 (dry cleaning)
Color Change: 4.0
Multifiber Staining: 4.5 Yes Yes All colors
Standard Testing Requirements
Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Fiber Content
(quantitative) AATCC 20A
0.0% (cashmere) ±3.0% (all others)
Yes No* All colors
Flammability 16 CFR 1610 Class 1 only Yes No* Darkest Color
Pilling Resistance ASTM D3512 4.0 @ 30 min Yes No* Darkest color
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16E For swimwear
4.0 @ 20 hours Yes No* All colors
Seam Strength ASTM D1683
Top, Bottoms, Blazers:
15 lbs minimum
Outerwear:
25 lbs minimum
No Yes All colors
Water Repellency AATCC 22 80 (ISO 3) No Yes All colors
Water Resistance AATCC 42 5g penetration max. Yes No* All Colors
Testing Requirements (for additional color ways)
Additional Testing Requirements (when applicable)
FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING (WOVENS)
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Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Colorfastness to Crocking
(dry/wet) ASTM D5053
Dry: 3.0
Wet: 2.0 Yes Yes All colors
Colorfastness to Care Professional Leather
Cleaning
Color Change: 4.0
Multifiber Staining: 4.5 Yes Yes All colors
Dimensional Stability to Care Professional Leather
Cleaning ±3.0% Yes Yes Darkest color
Appearance After Care Professional Leather
Cleaning
Frayed Edges:
Open Seams:
Skewness:
Torque: 5.0% max
Shading: 4.0
Embroidery/Embellishment
Appearance:
Smoothness Appearance: 3.5
Appearance of Seams: SS-4
Appearance of Creases: 4.0
No Yes Darkest color
Standard Testing Requirements
Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Fiber Content
(quantitative) AATCC 20A
0.0% (cashmere) ±3.0% (all others)
Yes No* All colors
Flammability 16 CFR 1610 Class 1 only Yes No* Darkest Color
Seam Strength ASTM D1683 For outerwear
25 lbs. minimum No Yes All colors
Water Repellency AATCC 22 80 (ISO 3) No Yes All colors
Water Resistance AATCC 42 5 g penetration max. Yes No* All colors
Additional Testing Requirements (when applicable)
FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING (LEATHER & SUEDE)
*When only a garment is submitted for testing, not fabric, the Test Request Form must be updated to include the
Fiber ID test, Fabric Weight, and any other “additional” tests are required.
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Additional Testing Requirements (when applicable)
Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric
Testing
Garment
Testing Colors
Colorfastness to
Perspiration AATCC 15 Staining: 3.0 Yes Yes All colors
Colorfastness to Water AATCC 107 Color Change: 4.0
Multifiber Staining: 4.5 Yes Yes All colors
Fabric (Thread) Count ASTM D3775 ±5.0% Yes Yes All colors
Oil Repellency (if claimed) AATCC 118 Initial: 6.0
After Wash: 3.0 No Yes All colors
FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING CONTINUED
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MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
Hems
• Blind hem should be barely visible on outside of garment
• Blind hem stitching should not be more than a ½” apart, unless specified on a particular fabric
• Sleeve and bottom bands must be hemmed “on the round”
Fabrics
• Fabrics should be chosen for suitability with garment style: drape, strength, warmth, absorbency, wrinkle
resistance, feel, end use, etc.
• First-quality fabrics must be used – no seconds
• The lot must be cut from only one shade of the fabric; related separates must all be the same shade with the same
color name. Minimum shade rating of 4.0 as per ATTCC Gray Scale.
Buttons and Buttonholes
• Buttonholes should be constructed with a top and bottom feed lockstitch sewing machine
• Buttons must have lockstitch to prevent them from falling off
• Buttons must pass care label instructions and must not crack, chip, discolor, rust or melt
• Buttonhole must be wide enough to not pull away from edge of fabric
Interlinings
• Fusible interlinings must withstand laundering and dry cleaning without bubbling.
• Use tricot interfacing only; nonwoven interfacing is unacceptable.
Pockets
• Pockets must be uniform in shape and size
• Pockets must be horizontally even
• Start and end of pocket must be reinforced with back tack or bar tack; tack must not run off pocket
Cuffs and Collars
• Cuffs and collars must be “clean finished” with single or double needle top stitch and no serge on the cuff
Needles
• Knits must be sewn with ball point needles
• Wovens must be sewn with sharp point needles
• Leathers and vinyls must be sewn with a wedge point needle
• Correct needle size must be used
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MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS CONTINUED
Top Stitch
• Top stitching must be evenly stitched; 10 to 12 stitches per inch unless specified differently
• Double needle top-stitch must be a uniform width between needles
• Top-stitching on knits should be chain-stitched to prevent thread breakage
Zippers
• Zipper tape must match garment’s main color unless specified
• Space from the top of the zipper to the waistband at closing should not be more than ⅛”
Threads
• No monofilament thread
• Thread must match garment unless specified as contrast
Seams
• 11 (+/- 1) stitches per inch, woven and knit
• 6 – 7 stitches per inch, leather and vinyl
• Serge on elastic, 6 stitches per inch
• Sewing elastic down on waistband with multi-needle machine, 7 to 8 stitches per inch
• All seams must be finished with no raw edges
• Knit seams must use at least 4 thread safety rather than 3 thread merrow without safety chain
• Seams must be back tacked unless crossed by another seam
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GARMENT LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Brand Name, Size, Country of Origin The brand label, size, and country of origin must be affixed to the inside of the center of the neck midway between the
shoulder seams.
Note: To support the visual presentation of your product on air, HSN prefers that the size and country of origin label
meet the following measurement requirements:
Maximum Length: 3 centimeters
Maximum Width: 1 centimeter
LABEL
brand label 1X
Made in
China
3 cm
1 cm
Fabric Content, Fabric Care and RN # The fabric information, care instructions and RN # must be affixed to the inside of the garment on the lower side inseam
as per the illustration below:
100% Cotton
Machine
Wash Cold
Lay Flat to Dry
Cool Iron
RN # 123
inside seam label
front center
back label
(no info on reverse)
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GARMENT LABELING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Additional Garment Label Requirements Per the Federal Trade Commission, the only items on a label that can be abbreviated are “USA” and the size; e.g., Med for medium. The fiber content cannot be abbreviated; i.e., “100% Poly” is not acceptable. The label must state “100% Polyester”.
All labels must be woven fabric, self-color (should match shell color as close as possible) and securely sewn. Information on labels must be embroidered, written in English (care symbols are not allowed unless accompanied by the corresponding written care instructions) and legible.
Changes that are made in ink or white-out are not acceptable.
Reversible Garments: • All labels should be side-tacked for easy removal. Reversible labels should not be hard sewn.
Color Transfer/Crocking All dark denim items with a crock test result below Dry-4 / Wet-3, must include a hang tag or sticker stating the following:
• This garment may bleed onto lighter colors. Wash this garment before wearing. Wash light colors separately.
All dark suede items with a crock test result below Dry-4/Wet-3, must include a hang tag or sticker stating the following:
• If your suede garment gets wet, simply blot it dry with a clean towel of similar color. Any bright or deep-colored suede item could transfer its color to other items.
Common Labeling Mistakes - Trademarks The names listed in the table below cannot be used on fiber content labels for HSN garments. Use only the generic name.
• If the garment is one size across both the missy’s and women’s range, your label must read: “One size fits most”
• If the garment is one size for missy’s only and another size for women’s, your labels must read: “One size missy”
and “One size women”
One-size Garments One-size garments must conform to the following requirements:
Branded Label For Tops, Outerwear and Bottoms The branded label, for a top and for outerwear, should be securely attached to the center back of the neck seam.
For bottoms, the brand label and fiber content/care label should be sewn onto the center back of the waist.
Attachment of the branded label should not obscure the information on the other labels.
Trademarked Name Type Owner Generic Fiber
Lycra® Fiber DuPont Spandex
Supplex® Fiber DuPont Nylon
Tactel® Fiber DuPont Nylon
Tencel® Fiber Courtalis Lyocell
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GARMENT LABELING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
The names listed in the table below CANNOT be used on fiber content labels. They can be used only on advertising materials or hang tags and ONLY if the vendor can document that they have the trademark owner’s written permission.
1. Labels must be permanently affixed to the garments in a conspicuous area.
2. Fiber content information must be in the same size type.
3. All information must be written in English.
4. Fiber content must be listed by generic fiber name in predominance by weight in amounts of 5% or more. All
fiber percentages must be listed if more than 5%.
5. A fiber present in an amount less than 5% cannot be identified by its generic name but must be listed as “other
fiber.”
Exceptions:
• fibers with a functional significance, e.g. spandex (optional)
• any wool fiber, which MUST be identified, even if less than 5%
Example: 96% cotton / 4% spandex -or- 96% cotton / 4% other fiber
If the spandex above was actually wool, the only labeling option is: 96% cotton / 4% wool
6. No abbreviations, asterisks, footnotes or “ditto” marks may be used.
7. There is a ± 3% tolerance, by weight, for products composed of more than one fiber. These products should
consist of and be labeled as 100%.
Example: claimed fiber: 60% cotton / 40% polyester
actual fiber can be between 63% cotton / 37% polyester
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8. There is NO TOLERANCE allowed for products composed of one fiber. These products should consist of and be
labeled as 100%.
Example: 100% cotton
Trademarked Name Type Owner
Coolmax® Fabric DuPont
Polarfleece® Fabric Malden Mills
Polartec® Fabric Malden Mills
Sherpa® Fabric Collins & Aikmen
Gore-Tex® Finish W.L. Gore
Scotchguard® Finish 3M
Teflon® Finish DuPont
Lurex® Yarn Sildorex-Paris
Velcro® Fastener Velcro Industries
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GARMENT LABELING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Cashmere and Other Luxury Fibers These fibers must be exactly as stated on the sewn label. Other requirements are:
• All colors must be tested by an approved 3rd party testing laboratory
• The lowest level of cashmere found within a line of goods, after rounding down, will become the fiber content for the
entire line. For example, if four colors of HSN #123456 are tested as 100% cashmere and their actual results are
99.2%, 97.5%, 91.3% and 90.9%, each item within that group will need to be labeled 90% cashmere, with the rest of
the fiber content percentage stated in the test report. There are no exceptions.
• Also, please note that any fiber content stated as 100% must be 100% to be labeled as such.
• The ±3.0% leeway applies only to non-cashmere blends.
Faux Fur Labeling Faux fur apparel sold at HSN must clearly state “faux fur” in one of the following forms:
• Permanent label attached to garment: may be added to the permanent fur label, which is attached to the garment.
• Temporary tag: may be added to a temporary tag
• Sticker: a sticker affixed in a conspicuous place.
Leather and Imitation Leather Labeling
All Partners are required to follow the US Leather Labeling Laws for any apparel or accessory item consisting of leather in part
or in whole. In layman’s terms:
It is deceptive to use the term “leather” or other terms suggestive of leather to describe products unless the product is
composed of leather in all substantial parts.
imitation leather: If all or part of a product is made of non-leather material that appears to be leather, it should be
disclosed. Example: manmade material, vinyl, polypropylene, etc.
embossed or processed leather: The kind and type of leather must be disclosed when it has been embossed to simulate a
different type of leather. Example: croc-embossed cowhide trim.
backing material: The composition of the different backing material should be disclosed if it is visible and consists of non-
leather with the appearance of leather. Example: Top-grain cowhide backed with vinyl.
bonded leather: Parts made from reconstituting shredded, pulverized or ground leather cannot be labeled as “leather”. If
labeled as “bonded leather”, the percentage of leather and non-leather components must be identified. Example: bonded
leather strap, 60% leather fibers, 40% non-leather substances.
Please note that it is your responsibility to know and apply the complete guidelines for every item that qualifies. The above
information is by no means comprehensive. Please use the link above to read and understand all the details contained in the
legislation.
Click the below link to see the complete FTC regulation on this topic
16 CFR Part 24: Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products
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The integrity of the container and packaging of the product are the vendor partner’s responsibility. The partner must
ensure that the product packaging can withstand the shipping environment.
HSN QA evaluators may suggest certain packaging, based on their experience. However, it is the responsibility of the
partner to ensure that apparel products are packaged so that they do not become damaged or soiled during transport.
The partner should always perform their own drop, freeze, vibration or other testing to ensure that the packaging is
resistant to soiling or other damage.
The appearance of the final product that will be shipped to the customer is also a concern of the HSN Merchandising
team. A production sample identical to the one received by HSN QA should be sent to the HSN merchant.
HSN has established Brand Packaging Standards for Apparel products that must be followed by our partners. The
detailed brand packaging requirements can be found in the HSN Partner Supply Chain Requirements Manual – Brand
Packaging https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/6a-Brand%20Packaging.pdf
NOTE: Partners are not, under any circumstances, permitted to substitute boxes or packaging for any item(s) unless
approved by the HSN Buyer and QA.
Additional information on packaging integrity can be found in the HSN Partner Supply Chain Requirements Manual –
Quality Assurance https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/4-Quality%20Assurance.pdf
Other Packaging Considerations
• Sharp points and edges offering a hazard upon opening the package must be covered and secured.
• Decorative gift boxes (1 or 2-piece) should be shrink-wrapped, cello-wrapped or covered by a cardboard
sleeve in a sealed poly bag to protect the finish and presentation of the product.
• Components of kit/set products should be secured in the inner carton to prevent scuffing and rattling. It is
recommended that components be individually wrapped to prevent excessive movement and breakage.
• Avoid glass-to-glass or ceramic-to-ceramic contact
• Packaging for delicate protruding features may require custom designed foam, or die cuts that contact only
those areas of the item strong enough to support the item’s weight.
• When using a poly bags as external packaging, the poly bag should be of sufficient size and thickness to
support the weight of the items contained.
• Be wary of using a non-bubble “foam blanket” other than as a separator, because it has little impact resistance.
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PRODUCTION INSPECTION
Production inspections can occur on-site (at the partner’s facility) or at the HSN Fulfillment Center. A Field Inspector will
selectively travel to manufacturers’ facilities to conduct on-site quality assurance inspections. Our QA On-Site Inspection
Program has had a tremendous impact on improving the quality of the products we sell. Designed to facilitate early
detection of quality issues upstream in the factories, the program has enabled the proactive management of product
failures before the order is shipped to HSN, or worse, our customers.
On-Site inspections are initiated by one or more of the following criteria:
• Products scheduled to be an HSN “Today’s Special” (TS -the primary featured item of the day)
• Key Items as defined by merchandising; this typically entails item orders valued over $75,000
• Products purchased under Import and/or Letter of Credit (LOC) terms
• Products from Partners who have been identified by QA as requiring close quality management
• Products from new Partners preparing for their premiere show
• Key brand or product launches
• Additionally, QA initiates on-site inspections when customers voice recurring concerns with a product’s quality.
On-Site field Inspection requirements for Apparel Products
• Final Inspections for Apparel product must be 100% produced with at least 80% packaged, labeled and ready for
inspection. All applicable barcode tags and inserts must be available for review.
• In addition to the final inspection, all Today’s Special (TS) items are required to have in-process inspection
conducted when the goods are 20% produced
On-site field inspection is based on
• ANSI/AS QC Z1.4-2003, -General Level 2 Inspection Level –Single Sampling Plan (2.5 AQL- Major, 2.5 AQL-Minor)
HSN QA may choose tightened inspection levels or deviate from this plan at its own discretion.
On-site field inspections - the onsite inspector will conduct the following:
• Visual comparison against the product specifications to ensure consistency.
• Visual evaluation of quality (fabric, construction, etc.)
• Measurement against the approved graded specifications
• ISTA drop test of items in re-shippers.
• Comments, concerns, and contingencies noted during the sample evaluation will be given special attention during
the final inspection.
Defective merchandise identified during an inspection visit may be reworked, sorted or rejected. The PO quantity can be
adjusted to reflect the amounts minus the items not repaired in time for re-inspection.
NOTE: If the product will not be ready at the scheduled time of inspection, the partner must contact the Inspection Service
Provider, Onsite Inspection Coordinator and/or the Onsite Inspection Manager at least two days prior to the scheduled
inspection. Partners may incur fees for missed, postponed, cancelled, or failed inspections.
Additional information regarding the onsite inspection program can be found in the HSN Partner Supply Chain
Requirements Manual
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/4-Quality%20Assurance.pdf
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/01_OnSiteWelcomeLetter.pdf
Pre-Shipment Inspection
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Just like the On-Site inspection, the HSN Fulfillment QA (FQA) inspection is part of the Finished Product Inspection
process and acts as a follow-up to the Corporate QA (CQA) Evaluator’s Initial Product Inspection. This means that our
FQA Inspectors, like the On-Site Inspector, must:
• Assess the product’s conformance to Initial Product Evaluation
• Evaluate the presentation and functionality of the product labeling and packaging
• Identify any potential issues before the item ships to the customer
FQA Inspectors conduct their inspections solely from their respective Fulfillment Centers, pulling random product
samples from the same stock of items from which the customer receives her items. This affords HSN a prime
opportunity to view the finished product, packaging and all, in the same state as the customer receives it.
FQA inspectors will conduct a visual comparison against the product specifications to ensure consistency. Comments,
concerns, and contingencies noted during the sample evaluation will be given special attention during the final
inspection.
Incoming merchandise will be inspected according to ANSI ASQC Z1.4-2003, Inspection Level 2, (Double Sampling)
plan. HSN QA may choose tightened inspection levels or deviate from this plan at its own discretion.
Vendor Partners may be billed a chargeback fee whenever the inspected merchandise does not conform to the PO,
HSN QA evaluation samples, or Product Specification Sheet, or is not compliant with the requirements listed in this
manual or the “HSN Supply Chain Requirements Manual”. The chargeback and inspection fees are set forth in the
current Product Fee Schedule found in your HSN Partner Supply Chain Manual - Compliance.
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/8-Compliance.pdf
Post-Shipment Inspection
PRODUCTION INSPECTION CONTINUED
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lot size
normal
(inspection level 2) AQL
sample
2.5 AQL
(major defects)
2.5 AQL
(minor defects)
2 to 8 2 0/1 0/1
9 to 15 3 0/1 0/1
16 to 25 5 0/1 0/1
26 to 50 8 0/1 0/1
51 to 90 13 1/2 1/2
91 to 150 20 1/2 1/2
151 to 280 32 2/3 2/3
281 to 500 50 3/4 3/4
501 to 1,200 80 5/6 5/6
1,201 to 3,200 125 7/8 7/8
3,201 to 10,000 200 10/11 10/11
10,001 to 35,000 315 14/15 14/15
35,0001 to 150,000 500 21/22 21/22
The chart below is based on ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003, Normal Inspection, General Level 2, Single Sampling Plan.
Apparel Onsite Inspection Sampling Plan
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COMPLIANCE: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
What is California Proposition 65?
Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is a law approved by California voters in a referendum in 1986. It requires the state to keep a
list of chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. If a product contains a chemical on the list, a Prop 65 testing
report must be provided. You can access the list of 800-plus chemicals on the California Office of Environmental Health
Hazard Assessment website at http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html. Lead, phthalates and other
common chemicals are on the Proposition 65 list.
All products manufactured, distributed or sold in California must comply with the exposure and/or labeling requirements
specified in Proposition 65. If a product contains a listed substance that will release from the product over time and in
excess of the Proposition 65 limits, specified warning statements must appear on or near the product at the time of
purchase.
In addition, as an HSN partner supplying any of the products listed below under Proposition 65, it is imperative that each
of your items complies with the limits set forth. It is your responsibility to provide to HSN QA approved third-party
laboratory reports with each item submission.
Jewelry (includes removable ornamentation, pins, brooches, value-added and GWP items)
See CA Prop 65 Requirements document on the Partner Portal
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/01_Prop65Guide.pdf
Apparel, Belts, Fashion Accessories, Footwear, Gloves, Hats, Scarves, Handbags, Purses,
Clutches, Totes, Wallets, Cosmetics & Toiletry Bags, Key Chains, Eyeglass Cases, Mobile
Electronics Cases (includes value-added and GWP items)
See CA Prop 65 Requirements document on the Partner Portal
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/01_Prop65Guide.pdf
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COMPLIANCE: CPSIA OF 2008
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
The Law now requires manufacturers and importers to certify that all products manufactured on or after November 12,
2008, are compliant with all applicable standards, rules and bans enforced by the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC). Compliance shall be evident by a declaration or certificate of conformity. The Certificate of Compliance is
required for applicable items. You can complete one and upload it to the Documents section of the product specification
sheet. A blank Certificate of Conformity form will also be posted in the HSN Partner Portal under for your information and
within the QA / PI Standards Manuals section
https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/03_CPSIA%20Certificate%20of%20Conformity.pdf
Apparel products subject to the Flammable Fabrics Act and any other article with a painted surface require documentation
of compliance with the CPSIA. http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html
Flammable Fabrics Act Testing
Wearable apparel items sold by HSN and subject to the Flammable Fabric Act must meet the criteria of Class 1, Normal
Flammability as specified in 16 CFR 1610.
Apparel items that must be tested for flammability are items made from the following fabrics:
1. Fabrics with a raised fiber surface (listed below) that contain any amount of cellulosic fibers. Cellulosic fibers
include cotton, ramie, linen, rayon and acetate.
2. Lightweight fabrics weighing less than 3.0 ounces per square yard that contain any amount of cellulosic fibers,
including:
3. Fabrics containing metallic yarns, such as lame’.
4. Silk, although a protein fiber, can burn rapidly when woven in very light weights. Therefore, silks weighing 2.6
ounces or less per square yard (20 Momme per square yard) must be tested.
Partners must possess a test report from a CPSC accredited testing laboratory showing compliance with Class 1 Normal
Flammability of 16CFR 1610. When in possession of this documentation, the partner will upload a completed CPSIA
Certificate of Conformity into the HSN Partner Portal Product Specification Sheet for the item.
Fabrics exempt from flammability testing include:
1. Plain surface fabrics, regardless of fiber content, weighing 3.0 ounces per square yard or more.
2. All fabrics, both plain surface and raised fiber surface, regardless of weight, made entirely from any of the
following fibers or entirely from any combination of the following fibers:
• chamois cloth
• chenille
• corduroy
• fake fur
• flannel
• fleece
• French terry
• lyocell
• terry
• velour
• velvet
• velveteen
• gauze
• lace
• netting
• voile
• acrylic
• modacrylic
• nylon
• olefin
• polyester
• wool
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MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR FINISHED GARMENTS - TOPS
All Measurements are taken with the garment on a flat surface. All fullness and wrinkles should be smoothed out of the
garment, but the garment must not be stretched. Measurements are taken with garment closures in the closed position
unless otherwise specified.
Tops
Bust
Measure straight across front of garment
from side to side 1” below armhole; multiply by 2 for
circumference
Across Shoulder
Measure straight across back of garment
where shoulder seam intersects top of
armhole seam (shoulder point) to opposite
shoulder point
Armhole
Circumference
Measure on curve along armhole seam from top
shoulder point to bottom intersection of armhole
seam and side seam; multiply by 2 for circumference
Straight
Measure the armhole straight using an imaginary
straight line drawn from the outer top edge of the
armhole or sleeve seam down to an imaginary straight
line drawn horizontally through the lowest point of
the armhole. Garment should be placed flat and smooth with
shoulder seams in a natural position.
For structured garments, measure both the front armhole along
the seam and the back along the seam
Armhole Straight
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Across Front
Measure straight across front of garment from side to side on a straight line at
right angles to 6” down from the high point shoulder
Waist
-Measure straight across front of garment from
side to side on a straight line at right angles to the specified
distance down from the high point shoulder; multiple by 2 for circumference
-Measure straight across front of garment from side to side at
narrowest part of front; multiply by 2 for circumference
-Measure straight across front of garment from side to side
along the constructed waist seam; multiply by 2 for circumference
Hip
-Measure straight across front of garment from
side to side on a straight line at right angles to 24”/25” down from high point
shoulder; multiply by 2 for circumference
-Measure straight across front of garment from side to side at
widest part of front; multiply by 2 for circumference
Sweep
-Measure along bottom curve of garment from side to side
(garment closed); multiply by 2 for circumference
-Measure along bottom curve of garment from front edge to
front edge (garment opened)
-Sweater rib – measure along bottom of rib relaxed; multiply by 2 for
circumference
Body Length
Front; HPS - From high point shoulder, measure straight down front of
garment to bottom
(Center) Back; CB - From center of base of back neck seam, measure
straight down back of garment to bottom
Back; HPS - From high point shoulder, measure straight down back of
garment to bottom
HPS Body Length
Across
Front
Waist
Hip
Sweep
Back Lengths
↑ ↑
CB HPS
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Sleeve Length
-From shoulder point at top of armhole,
measure straight down to bottom of
sleeve or cuff
-From the center of back neck (CBN),
measure straight across to shoulder
point at top of armhole, then straight
down to bottom of sleeve or cuff
-From neck seam, measure to shoulder
point, then straight down to bottom of
sleeve or cuff
Muscle (Upper Arm)
Measure straight sleeve in a line perpendicular
to the fold line at the top edge of the sleeve.
Begin measurement point 1” away from armhole
seam
Sleeve Opening
-Measure across opening of sleeve or cuff from side to side;
multiply by 2 for circumference
-Extended measurement – with cuff fully extended, measure across
opening of cuff from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference
-Sweater rib – measure along bottom of rib relaxed; multiply by 2
for circumference
Cuff Height
With cuff closed and laid flat, measure from top to bottom of cuff
Sleeve length, crown to cuff
Sleeve length from CBN Sleeve length
from neck seam or edge
Muscle
↕ Cuff Height Sleeve
Opening
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Collar Height/Stand
-With collar open, measure from center of button to far
edge button hole
-Measure along curve of outer edge of neck opening
from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference
Neck Width
Back neck width is measured along
the horizontal imaginary line from neck
point to neck point. When measuring,
the shoulders should be rolled forward to
a natural position. On a collared shirt,
lay neck out as smoothly as possible and
measure from each neck point. Do not stretch
neck out; allow it to follow the natural curve.
Back Neck Drop
The back neck drop is the distance between
an imaginary straight line (touching the neck points)
and the top edge of the garment at center back.
If the garment is collared, measure from the
center back at the collar seam line.
Do not use the shoulder seams as neck
points. The shoulder seams should be rolled forward
the way a garment would naturally fall on a form or body.
Front Neck Drop
The front neck drop is measured from the same imaginary
line as the back neck drop. Generally, the measurement is
from the imaginary line to the lowest open part of the front neckline.
The measurement can also be from the imaginary line to the center of
the first button for button-front garments. If this type of measurement is
used, please note that on the spec sheet.
Shoulder Slope
The shoulder slope is measured from the imaginary straight
line through neck points to the outer edge of the armhole. Draw a
second imaginary line perpendicular to the first at this
measurement point. This measurement shows the actual distance
between the armhole or sleeve seam and the high shoulder point. As
with the front and back neck drops, the measurement is taken with the
garment laying flat and the shoulder seams rolled forward.
*This measurement should not be confused with the shoulder seam
length.
Shoulder
Slope
MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR FINISHED GARMENTS –TOPS CONTINUED
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Bottoms
Waist
Waist relaxed. With waist closed,
measure along center of waistband from side to side;
multiply by 2 for circumference
Waist extended. With waist closed,
expand waist fully and measure along center of
waistband from side to side; multiply by 2 for
circumference
Stretch for extended waist measurement Relaxed Waist
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Waistband Height Measure from top to bottom of waistband
Hip
high hip - measure 4” (or specified distance) down
center front from top of waistband and mark point. Measure
same distance down both outseams from top of waistband
and mark point, then pivot and measure along all 3 marked points;
multiply by 2 for circumference
low hip - Measure 8” (or specified distance) down center front
from top of waistband and mark point. Measure
same distance down both outseams from top of waistband
and mark point, then pivot and measure along all 3 marked points;
multiply by 2 for circumference
Front Rise
Measure from front crotch point seam up along seam to top of waistband
Back Rise
Measure from back crotch point seam up along seam to top of waistband
Note: Rise measurement is from top of waistband, elastic or crotch
point at inseam
Thigh
Measure from 1” below crotch straight across at right angles to center
line of leg to side; multiply by 2 for circumference
Knee
For long pants, at one-half inseam length, measure straight across
leg from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference
At 14” down from thigh point, measure straight
across leg from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference
Leg (Bottom) Opening
Measure across bottom opening from side to side; multiply by 2 for
circumference
Extended bottom – with bottom fully extended, measure across opening
from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference
Low Hip
↕
High Hip
Thigh
Knee
Leg Opening →
Calf
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Inseam Measure from crotch point to bottom of leg opening
Outseam Measure from top of waistband down along curve of outseam to bottom of leg opening
Sweep Measure along bottom curve of garment from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference
Back Length
Measure from top of waistband down center back of garment to bottom
Sweep
Outseam
Inseam
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APPENDIX A – APPAREL QA STANDARDS CHECKLIST
Sample Submission • Product specification sheet completed in the Partner Portal and submitted to the HSN Buyer
• Print and affix sample label from the spec sheet to all samples prior to submittal
• Mark the sample with “QA Sample – Do Not Open”
FIT SAMPLES
• Samples are built to HSN Body Chart (see Apparel Quality Manual)
• Samples constructed of same weight and fabrication as production (color unimportant)
• Samples are submitted in size 10 (Medium) and size 18W (1X)
LAB SAMPLES
• Submit to 3rd party lab, two fully constructed garment in darkest color and swatch additional
colors
• Samples must be in production fabric/color and embellishments
• Test Request Forms must be included when submitting to 3rd party lab .
• Results of the 3rd party lab tests must be uploaded to the Partner Portal.
TOP SAMPLES
• TOP sample sent to HSN QA must be complete and packaged as intended for sale to the
customer
• Samples are from first 20% of production
• Samples are fully packaged and labeled
• Including all internal/external packaging, components, labeling, inserts and
instructions
• Samples are submitted in size 10 (Medium) and size 18W (1X)
• Samples represent each colorway (can be split among the two sizes above)
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Packaging • Ensure the product packaging can withstand the shipping environment. Shipping hazards
include but are not limited to shock, vibration, compression, heat and humidity
• Protective packaging must be able to withstand ISTA (International Safe Transit Association)
2A and 3A test procedures
• All individual product shipping cartons and/or master cartons must meet or exceed the HSN
carton strength requirements published in the Supply Chain Manual. Cartons should be
marked with the BMC (box maker’s certificate) containing a declaration of carton strength.
• Submit the proposed product packaging to QA for evaluation (exactly as it will be sent to the
customer)
• QA provides a failure analysis and corrective action suggestion to improve the
packaging for items that fail package testing; a new sample with improved packaging
must be submitted to QA for re-testing
• Re-shipper must contain sufficient fill to prevent the item from shifting during transportation
• Polybags used to bundle sets must be a minimum of 1.0 mil thick; closure should be secured
by bag tape, twist tie or heat-sealed
• Polybags larger than 5” x 7” require a printed child suffocation warning that should read:
“Warning – To avoid danger of suffocation; keep away from babies and children. Do
not use in cribs, beds or play pens. This bag is not a toy.”
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Product Labeling The following information must be printed on a label and permanently affixed to the inside of the
garment (see Garment Labeling Requirements section for more detail):
• Brand
• Fiber content (by percentage)
• Care instructions (if necessary; including drying instructions)
• Size (if applicable)
• RN number (if applicable)
• Country of origin
Documentation &
Compliance
All items and documentation must conform to current legal requirements and regulations,
including but not limited to applicable federal and state laws, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
requirements and/or U.S. Custom requirements; it is the vendor’s responsibility to understand
and comply with these requirements
• Upload 3rd Party Fabric/Garment fiber content, care and performance testing for all colorways
to specification sheet
• Upload California Proposition 65 test reports to specification sheet
•All objective and performance claims must be substantiated
•Technical documentation and/or laboratory test data to substantiate objective and performance
claims (for both labeling and features and benefits)
•ASTM or other recognized standards must be followed when conducting efficacy/performance
tests
•All test data must be presented as a formal report by a competent and reliable scientific source
•Test data must indicate the methodology and results
•“Bonus” and/or “Gift with Purchase” claims require prior approval from the Legal Department to
ensure compliance with FTC guidelines
QA Sample Production garments must conform to final approved spec sheet and be free from but not limited
to the following defects:
• Dirt, oil, marks
• Excessive creasing, poor pressing
• Poor sewing (open seams, run-offs, puckering, drop needle, broken/skipped stitches)
• Color shading, streaks
• Print defects, dye spots
• Holes in fabric, needle holes
• Mismatched panels (print, nap, etc.)
• Loose or broken hardware / buttons
• Poorly positioned or unsightly trim / embellishments
• Sewn-in labels missing ; loose or incorrectly positioned labels
Measurement • Size run must measure to approved spec