PRODUCT QUALITY MANUAL

YETI CYCLES

CONTENTS
PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
HOW TO MEASURE
CRITICAL PATH / SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS
APPROVAL REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
TESTING STANDARDS
GARMENT QUALITY / INSPECTION STANDARDS
GARMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST
SHIPPING / DEFECTIVE ALLOWANCES
FACTORY / VENDOR CODE OF CONDUCT

PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
1. Use cartons that meet or exceed the 200 pound test strength and packed according to
contents total weight
2. Avoid unused air space, if necessary use adequate cushioning material to prevent
damage to carton and contents.
3. All garments must be individually bagged per BOM requirements.
4. Items such as insulated jackets, must be packaged to avoid being damaged upon
opening by Yeti staff with the use of box cutters. We suggest an additional flap of
cardboard placed between contents and taped external flaps.  VS: use cardboard on
top and bottom of carton?
5. Contents of each carton must be placed in a sealed (taped or tied) Poly bag lining the
interior of the carton prior to being sealed for shipment.  VS: it mean must be use
master poly bag and seal with tape?

CARTON LABELING – SOLID CARTON

CONTENT LABEL:
1.Content Label affixed to carton as detailed below in image. (Pg. 2)
2.PO Line containing correct Purchase Order
3.STYLE Line containing packed style, example: M01
4.COLOR Line must detail packed color, example: Crow
5.SIZE Line must detail packed size, example: Small
6.QTY Line must detail accurate quantity of packed units within carton
7.CARTON NO. Line must detail carton number of overall cartons per style per shipment.
a. For example, there are 49 cartons of said Style on a delivery, the first carton
would be labeled: CARTON NO.: 1 of 49 and the Final carton of the style would
be labeled 49 of 49.
 VS: it mean use carton sticker show above information or print on carton? If use carton
sticker pls give size of sticker?
CARTON LABELING – MIXED CARTON CONTENT LABEL:
1.Content Label affixed to carton as detailed below in image. (Pg. 2)
2.PO Line containing correct Purchase Order
3.STYLE Line containing packed stye, example: M01, M02 MIXED
4.COLOR Line must detail packed color, example: Crow, Green MIXED
5.SIZE Line must read MIXED
6.QTY Line must detail accurate quantity of packed units within carton.
7.CARTON NO. Line must detail carton number of overall cartons per style per shipment.
a. For example, there are 49 cartons of said Style on a delivery, the first carton
would be labeled: CARTON NO.: 1 of 49 and the Final carton of the style would
be labeled 49 of 49.
 Same solid carton
CARTON DIMENSIONS
L - 25” x W - 16” x H - 27”

INDIVIDUAL GARMENT BAG REQUIREMENTS

1. Garments must be individually bagged per BOM requirements
2. Each individual bag must be sealed  VS: use PE poly bag with sealing
3. Each bag must have a SKU tag affixed on the exterior  VS: provide layout for SKU tag
4. Each must have a suffocation warning label that reads: WARNING – TO AVOID DANGER
OF SUFFOCATION, KEEP THIS BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IN
CRIBS, BEDS, CARRIAGES OR PLAY PENS. THIS BAG IS NOT A TOY.
HOW TO MEASURE (BOTTOMS)
A - WAIST RELAXED (BRING FRONT AND
BACK WAISTBANDS TOGETHER,
MEASURE STRAIGHT ACROSS) B - WAIST

CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
EXTENDED (MEASURE AS ABOVE WITH
ELASTIC FULLY EXTENDED) C - FRONT
WAISTBAND HEIGHT D - BACK
WAISTBAND HEIGHT E - HIP WIDTH (6”
DOWN FROM TOP OF WAISTBAND) F -
THIGH (1“ BELOW CROTCH 90 DEGREE) G
- INSEAM H - KNEE (1/2 INSEAM + 2” THEN
90 DEGREE) I - HEM OPENING RELAXED J
- HEM OPENING EXTENDED K - HEM
HEIGHT L - FRONT RISE (INCLUDING
WAISTBAND, NO GUSSET) M - CF DROP
(IMAGINARY LINE TO TOP OF
WAISTBAND) N - FLY TOPSTITCH LENGTH
(NOT INCLUDING WB) O - FLY TOPSTITCH
WIDTH P - CF ZIPPER OPENING Q - BACK
RISE (INCLUDING WAISTBAND, NO
GUSSET) R - GUSSET LENGTH (INSEAM
TO INSEAM) S - GUSSET WIDTH (RISE TO
RISE)
* Lay Garment Flat; make sure it falls
naturally, with no pulling of fabric
*All measurements are on the
HALF, unless stated as
“circumference”
 A/B FRONT FRONT RISE

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CRITICAL PATH / SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS
1. Proto Samples (fit / construction)
a. Vendor should use actual fabric, if correct fabric is not available, this needs to be
relayed prior to the client and confirmed before sampling, available color is okay.
b. Samples must show workmanship / quality of actual production.
c. All spec’s should be in tolerance as outlined on spec sheet
d. All branding where possible should be used to confirm quality and placement on
each proto sample.
e. All proto’s should include a sample tag that indicates size, date, sample number
and ALL available or incorrect items on the proto sample.
f. All samples should be sent with a measurement sheet with factory’s
measurement summary.
g. Fit Block is size Large for Mens and Medium for Womens

2. Approval Sample
a. Approval sample is required if proto samples are not made in actual fabric
b. Vendor must use actual fabric
c. Sample is required to approve fit or any critical issues before pre-production
d. As many correct trims and branding items should be included as possible

3. Pre-Production Samples
a. Bulk fabric, trims, labels, hangtags, color, polybags and folding must be used
b. Samples must show workmanship / quality of actual production.
c. All spec’s should be in tolerance as outlined on spec sheet
d. All proto’s should include a sample tag that indicates size, date, sample number
e. NO garments should be cut until Pre-production samples are 100% approved by
the buyer
f. Yeti requires 1 set of Pre-Production Samples
i. PPS SAMPLE SET (YETI DEVELOPMENT, Colorado)
1. 1 sample in each size with at least 1 sample in each color
a. For Example
i. Garment is ordered in 5 colors and 4 sizes – Pre-
Production submit is listed below
1. Small – Color 1 (1)
2. Medium – Color 2 / Color 5 (2)
3. Large – Color 3 (1)
4. X-Large – Color 4 (1)
4. TOP Samples
a. Garments must be from ACTUAL production with 100% correct materials and
packaging
b. Garments must be randomly pulled from the first garments off the sewing line
c. All spec’s should be in tolerance as outlined on spec sheet
d. Yeti requires1 set of TOP samples to be sent
i. SAMPLE SET #1 (YETI DEVELOPMENT, COLORADO)
1. 1 1 sample in each size with at least 1 sample in each color
a. For Example
i. Garment is ordered in 5 colors and 4 sizes – Pre-
Production submit is listed below
1. Small – Color 1 (1)
2. Medium – Color 2 / Color 5 (2)
3. Large – Color 3 (1)
4. X-Large – Color 4 (1)

5. Sales Samples
a. Yeti will require Sales samples on all seasons
b. Garments must be in correct fabric and color, trims and embellishments
c. All spec’s should be in tolerance as outlined on spec sheet
d. Vendor should work with Yeti to confirm items that can be ordered for only sales
samples and items that need to be ordered for SMS and bulk together to
determine the best course of action to avoid surcharge
i. SALES SAMPLE APPROVAL SET #1 (YETI DEVELOPMENT, COLORADO)
1. 1 sample in each color for SMS bulk shipping approval should be sent
prior (will be included in PO)
a. For Example
i. Garment is ordered in 5 colors – SMS submit is listed
below
1. Large Color 1 (tbd) 2. Large Color 2
(tbd) 3. Large Color 3 (tbd) 4. Large
Color 4 (tbd)
5. Large Color 5 (tbd)
APPROVAL / TESTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Fabric Approval
a. Vendor must submit fabric quality for approval of sampling and bulk ordering size:
A4
b. Vendor must submit lab dips of all factory sourced fabrics for approval
i. Size: 2”x2” – minimum of 2 submits per send
c. Vendor must submit bulk fabric for approval
i. Size: A4 or full print repeat
ii. Bulk fabric must be sent in 100% accurate quality
iii. A submit of all colors ordered must be sent
iv. Bulk fabric must match approved fabric quality and lab dips
d. Vendor must submit testing for each bulk fabric according to Yeti’s testing
protocol
i. All testing should be performed on bulk fabric
ii. Testing should be requested from the mill before they ship bulk fabric
iii. Vendor is responsible for confirming the fabric content and the care and
content labels conform to the textile fiber products identification act. The
fiber content must be verified by an independent lab testing facility.
 VS: Testing standard?

2. Garment Testing
a. In-line Garment testing must be completed on production samples in compliance
with the Yeti’s garment testing protocol.
i. Samples must be randomly selected from garments produced at Top of
Production and through out production.
 VS: 1 sample in each color for washing?

b. Final Inspection
i. Final inspection will be completed by Wheel Far East
1. ISO2859 – 1 (Mil Std 10SE) random sampling inspection method will
be used
2. General Inspection Sampling Level II AQL 4.0 for major and minor
defects
3. 80% of the style must be packed off for final inspection

3. Garment Durability Standards for laundering

a. No noticeable change in appearance or fit.
 b. All findings, components, linings, threads, trims, screen prints, etc must be
compatible to shell fabric shrinkage and must meet applicable colorfastness
standards.
c. No objectionable puckering of stitched areas.
d. No de-lamination or differential shrinkage of interfacing.
e. No garment torque over 5% after three launderings.
f. No fraying or raveling of fabric or components.
g. No corrosion, other deterioration or discoloration of buttons or hardware.
h. No bleeding of drawstrings, piping, trim, embroidery or other components. i. No
deterioration of elastics.
j. No objectionable pilling, frosting, edge abrasion or change of hand.
k. Rivets, snaps, buttons must remain attached to garment through 50 wash cycles.

4. Specific Workmanship & Tolerances Thread:

1. The thread required must be polyester core, polyester wrapped thread. Unless specified
and should be submitted from nominated supplier for approval
2. The thread tolerance is 1/8” allowable uncut thread ends.
3. The smallest needle gauge should be used in all seams. All needles used for knit sewing
must be small ballpoint to prevent needle holes.

Fabric Cutting:
1. All knit fabrics must be taken off rolls and festooned in box or on table, then allowed to
relax for 24 hours before spreading and cutting.
2. Dye lots cannot be mixed in the same spread unless authorized by Yeti
3. Cutting Room must inspect 10% of the fabric using the 4 point system
4. Defective fabric should be cut from spread and properly documented for statistical
purposes.

Stitching: The stitching tolerances are listed below.

1. Minimum of 1/8” back tacking
2. Minimum of ½” tie in on repairs (this applies to lockstitch only)
3. 1/16” allowable skipped stitch per garment on lock stitch only.
4. Stitches per inch for top stitching: 10 stitches per inch

Buttonholes/Buttons:
 1. Each 4 hole button must be attached with 8 swipes per buttonhole pair (16 swipes or
passes total per button). After 16 passes the threads must be tacked or knotted.
2. The buttonhole and button tolerance is 1/8” allowable off center.

Seams: The seam tolerances are listed below.

1. ¼” allowable run off seam inside
2. Start and finish seams shall not be uneven in excess of 1/16” if bound or taped or 1/8” if
normal seam.
3. 1/8” allowable width variance on seams 3/8” or greater and 1/16” allowable width
variance on seams less than 3/8”.

Collar and Neckline: The collar and neckline tolerances are listed below.
1. ¼” allowable variation in collar points.
2. ¼” allowable variation in centering of collar on garment body.
3. ¼” allowable variation in centering of main label.
4. 1/16” allowable top stitching variation.
5. Necklines should be symmetrical and balanced.

Specific Workmanship Tolerances & Requirements

Pockets and Flaps: The pocket and flap tolerances are listed below.
1. 1/8” allowable variation in measurement differential of pocket or flap, right to left or
balance.
2. -1/8” - +3/8” allowable variation in pocket flap coverage at pocket sides.
3. ¼” allowable variation in high/low pockets or flaps.
4. ¼” allowable variation in placement from garment center.
5. Pockets should be balanced and symmetrical.

Fronts: The front tolerances are listed below.

1. 1/8” allowable variation in yoke match at fronts.
2. 1/8” allowable variation in front placket, top to bottom placket.

Backs: The back tolerances are listed below.

 1. 1/8” allowable variation in yoke seam alignment.
2. 1/4” allowable variation in center vent at the bottom edge of the garment.

Cuffs: The cuff tolerances are listed below.

1. 1/8” allowable variation width of cuff.
2. 1/8” allowable variation in cuff misalignment to setting notches.
3. ¼” allowable variation in cuff opening left to right.

Bottoms: The bottom tolerances are listed below.

1. 1/8” allowable variation in uneven hems.
2. ¼” allowable variation in vent opening length left to right or vent-to-vent.

Shoulder and Sleeve: The shoulder and sleeve tolerances are listed below.
1. 1/8” allowable variation in notch alignment at shoulder seam
2. 1/8” allowable variation in underarm armhole seam alignment with side seam
3. 1/8” allowable variation in sleeve vent opening left to right vent to vent.
 Testing Protocol for Knit & Woven Garments

Category Softlines
Item Knit & Woven
Country
Sample Requirements 3
Federal Regulations
Fiber Analysis
Test Method & No. of
Test Property Citations Samples Product Requirement
Fiber: Qualitative AATCC 20 1 Note: Blend =/-3.0%
100% No Tolerance
Dimensional Changes
Test Method & No. of
Test Property Citations Samples Product Requirement
Garment: Home
Laundering: 3 Cycles AATCC 150 1 NOTE: KNITS - 3.0% Maximum WOVENS - 3.0% Maximum
Appreanace Evaluation
Test Method & No. of
Test Property Citations Samples Product Requirement
Appreance Evaluation:
In Conjunction with Shade Change: Class 4.0 Minimum / Staining: Class 4.0 Minimum / Self
Dimensional Changes AATCC 150 1 Staining: Class 4.5 Minimum
 Colorfastness
Colorfastness: Shade Change: 4.0 Minimum Staining
Accelarated 3.0 Minimum
Laundering AATCC 61 1 SelfSatining: 4.5 Minimum
Performance Testing
Strength
Test Method & No. of
Test Property Citations Samples Product Requirement
NOTE: Wet 4.0 Minimu, Dry 4.0 Minimum
Colorfastness: Crocking AATCC 8 1
Colorfastness: Note: Shade Change 4.0 Minimum, Staining 4.0 Minimum & Self
Prespiration AATCC 15 1 Staining 4.5 Mininum
Colorfastness: Light - NOTE: Class 4.0 Minimum
20AFU AATCC 16 1
Construction
Fabric Weight - Plus or Minus 5% from Specification
Wovens ASTM D3776 1
Fabric Weight - Knits ASTM D3887 1 Plus or Minus 5% from Specification
Strength
Yarn Slippage ASTM D434 1 Note: 20 lbf
Bursting Strength: Note: 20 lbf - <3.0 oz/sqyd 30 PSI / <3.0 oz/sqyd 45 PSI
Diaphragm: Mullen
KNITS ASTM D3786 1
 Note: 20 lbf - <2.4 oz/sqyd (general fabrics 15lbs / lining/pocketing fabrics
Breaking Strength: 10lbs) 2.5-4.0 oz/sqyd (general fabrics 25lbs / lining/pocketing fabrics
Grab Method 15lbs) 4.1-6.0 oz/sqyd (general fabrics 30lbs / lining/pocketing fabrics
WOVENS ASTM D5034 1 20lbs) <6.1 oz/sqyd (general fabrics 40lbs / lining/pocketing fabrics 25lbs)
Pilling Performance

Pilling Resistance: ASTM D3512 1 4.0 AFTER 30 MINUTES

Water Repellency: Note: Original - 90, After 3 Washes ONLY IS DWR OR COATING
Spray AATCC 22 1
Water Resistance: Note: < 1 gram ONLY IS DWR OR COATING
Rain Test: 1st Period AATCC 35 1
Down Performance *** ONLY IF DOWN PROOF
3 Washes, 45 Minute Tumbling, Followed by 12Minutes Machine Wash at
Penetration Resistance
80ºF, Tumble Dry Low & Another 45 Minute Tumbling. - Result Should be 3
of fabric to Feather & FTMS 191
or Less fiber being penentrated.
Down Method 5530 1
Dtermination of Federal Note: < 1.5%
Solvent Soluble Matter Standard 148A 1
Federal
Standard 148A,
Composition Analysis Method 2 1 Must be from 2% to 5% listed on Label
Federal
Standard 148A,
Species Identification Method 2 1 Need Confirmation from Supplier to Accompany the Cargo. Origin of Bird.
Chemical/Analytical
Test Method & No. of
Test Property Citations Samples Product Requirement
 The pH value must meet the criteria listed below Note:
pH Value Test AATCC 81 1 Whites 4.6 -6 & Colors 6 -8
Formaldehyde - Spot
Test Internal Lab Test 1 Note: Negative (If positive or inconclusive, proceed to JISL method)
Formaldehyde:
Japanese Method: JIS L 1041-1983 1 Note: Children & Adult (25 months and older) < 75PPM
UPF

Test Method & No. of

Test Property Citations Samples Product Requirement
Transmittance or
Blocking of UV
Radiation AATCC TM 183 1 for fabrics over 30UPF
ANTI-MICROBIAL
Test Method & No. of
Test Property Citations Samples Product Requirement
antimicrobial ISO 20743 1 must be greater than 90% on treated fabrics
GARMENT QUALITY / INSPECTION STANDARDS
Garment Quality Standards

No. Standard
1 Garments shall be free of needle holes, cuts, slubs, snags, open seams, broken stitches,
puckering/excessive fullness, more than one skipped stitch, raw edges, or any other flaws or
defects that may affect the appearance or durability of the garment.
2 Fabric Defects – 10% of bulk fabric shall be inspected and approved using the 4 point system.
Defects such as fly threads, slubs, holes, snags, etc will not be acceptable.
3 Garments shall be free of untrimmed or loose threads, pills, defective stitching, tape, cleaning
solution, embroidery hoop marks, or any other visible defect.
4 Garment shall not contain any stains or soils.
5 Fabric stitch, pattern, and nap directions within a garment shall be the same for all parts.
6 Garment shall not have any shaded parts.
7 Color shall fall within acceptable shade bands.
8 Color and overall garment appearance shall be consistent from garment to garment.
9 All style specifications shall be strictly followed and met unless Pajama Gram Tech Design
provides written consent for a deviation.
10 No garment parts may be caught in any unrelated operation.
11 No pleats in any seaming.
12 Garments shall be free of any dirt, lint, or threads sewn into seams or inside collars, hems, etc.
13 All garment components requiring stretching to be worn shall have full recovery of original
dimensions after five minutes when stretched.
14 All seams shall align within 1/8”.
15 Garments shall be symmetrical and balanced for patterns, stripes, embroideries, and
dimensions.
16 All panels and components within a garment shall match for color, shade, and cast. This
includes collars, armbands, and other trims when the same color is specified.
17 Fabric torque is not acceptable on any unwashed style. On garment washed styles, torque shall
meet specific customer requirements.
18 No sleeves or legs shall be twisted.
19 All pockets, flaps, lapels, etc. shall be balanced and even.
20 Shape of fly shall be according to spec. package.
21 All tacks shall be position according to spec. package.
22 Collars shall be centered and points even.
23 All seams must be clean finished.
24 Hems shall be even and neat.
25 Garment shall not be damp or contain odors.
26 Garment shall be properly pressed.
27 Fabric knots must be pushed through to inside.
28 Rib banding/binding at necklines shall lay flat on T-shirt styles.
29 All seams on rib or self-necklines shall be clean finished.
30 All parts shall be fused properly (plackets, waistbands, pockets).
31 Belt loops shall be straight, balanced, and free of raw edges.
32 Bands shall be of consistent width.
33 Darts shall be secure, properly placed and even.

Standards: Seam and Stitching Quality Standards

No. Standard
1 Seams shall be even in width and lie flat, without twisting, puckering, wavering or pleats.
2 All knit shoulder seams shall be reinforced with self-fabric or reinforcement tape.
3 All seams shall be clean finished. Raw or pinked edges are not acceptable. Tape, ribbon, etc.,
shall be used where specified to finish or cover seams.
 4 Stitches shall be even. Skipped or broken stitches are not acceptable.
5 Stitches (SPI) shall be as specified on specification sheet.
6 Start and stop stitching on cover stitching shall be at a non-visible point.
7 Stress points such as pocket edges shall be reinforced as specified.
8 Stitching tension shall be even. Loose or tight stitching is not acceptable.
9 No concealed stitching may show.
10 All double needle or triple needle stitching shall be parallel and even, and shall be parallel with
the seam or garment edge.
11 Topstitching shall be as specified and a consistent distance from the edge.
12 All stitching not secured in another seam shall be back tacked with at least two stitches, no
more than three.
13 Shoulder seams should not linked or sewn so tightly that a point appears at the cap of armhole.
14 Pockets shall be reinforced or tacked at corners.

Standards: Repair (rework) Standards

No Standards
1 Repairs shall be unnoticeable and of sufficient quality not to affect the appearance or the
durability of the garment.
2 Repairs inside the garment shall not interfere with the wear ability or appearance of the
garment.
3 Repairs shall not cause needle cuts or other defects.
4 Chain stitching, cover stitching, or other topstitching shall be in the same line as the original
stitch.
5 Needle marks from original stitching are not acceptable.
6 Any topstitching repairs shall be re-stitched from side seam, loop or placed at a hidden tie in.
7 Repairs or over sew shall have 3 to 5 or ½”tie in stitches.
8 Zippers and pockets may not be repaired; shall be completely redone.
9 Any repairs in the front shall be unnoticeable.
10 Contrast stitching may not be repaired: stitching shall be completely redone.
11 Thread used for repairs shall be a close match to after processing color.
12 Repairs made before processing shall be of exact thread used in production, especially with
dyed or special processing programs.
13 All threads shall be pulled to underside.

Standards: Labeling Standards

No. Standard
1 Main labels must be centered, straight, and sewn or applied (for heat transfers) in the location
designated in the spec. pack. Heat transfers shall be applied according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2 For main labels, needle thread should match the label, bobbin thread should match the fabric of
the garment.
3 Needle thread should not pull through to the back of the garment where a label is sewn.
4 Care labels should be centered and sewn in straight. Stitching should not go through care label
wording. Care labels must be legible.
5 Only care labels approved by Yeti may be used.

Standards: Finishing Quality Standards

No. Standard
1 Garments shall be dry and free of odor.
2 Garments shall be free of clip or clamp marks.
3 All residues from cleaning fluids should be removed.
4 All residues from ply marking stickers should be removed.
5 All tape, stickers, or markings shall be removed.
Standards: Pressing Quality Standards
No. Standard
1 Garments shall be pressed or steamed and be free of wrinkles, creases, or other signs of poor
pressing.
2 Garments shall be free of pressing marks, shine, scorching, or burn marks.
3 Pressing shall not contain unnatural creases or folds.
4 Garments shall be free of wavy or puckered seams.
5 Sweater knit shall not be pressed so much that the yarn is flattened.
 Garment Inspection Check List
I. Fabric Major Minor
Substitution of Body Fabric
Flaws occuring (self color/ground color vs contrasted) in focal point of garment
Different color threads not matching body color that are woven/kmit into garment
Slubs of any length of contrast color to garment is not accetpable
Slubs over 3" in length and runs over 1" in length are not acceptable in the below listed areas of the
garment
a. Center front area of garment
b. Center back of the garment
c. Above the thigh & back (Pants)
Slubs upto 3" in length and runs over 1" in length are acceptable in these areas of the garment below listed
areas
a. Side panels areas
b. Under the sleeve
c. Inside the garment
Dye streaks within the fabric
Improper Plaid matching unless otherwise mentioned
Crocking of color
Holes in any location of the garment
II. Cleaniless of Garment
Stains, Soiling & Water marking
Markings, Chalk etc…
Odor, Mildew, Mold
Sewing Machine Oil spots
III. Trimmings
Untrimmed threads/loose threads
Incorrect or substituted trim items
Loose or missing buttons or trim items & loosely fastened
Thread color must match garment color or unless other specified
Note 1. Depending on location, soil may be considered a minor defect
Note 2. Depending on location and severity, loose threads maybe considered a minor defect
IV. Seams & Stitches
Twisted, puckered or pleated seams
Open seams or broken stitches
Wrong color thread
Skip, cut or broken stitches
Excessively loose tension or too tight creating a puckering effect
Part of garment caught in unrelated operation or stitching
Raw edges are not permitted in any part of the garment (blind stitch hems must be overlocked or
finished
 Garment Inspection Check List
V. Front & Back of Garment Major
Front facing buttons & buttonholes out of alignment
Front & Back of of garment uneven in excess if 1/4" unless otherwise specified
Under facing or lining showing in excess if 1/4" past the hemline
Pockets conspicuously uneven in location, shape or size
Dart or Bartacks uneven or crooked
VI. Zippers
Broken zipper teeth
Crooked or uneven placket, pockets or top stitch
Zippers functioning correctly in all locations & placements
VII. Buttons & Buttonholes (placement or function)
Missing Buttons
Uncut Buttonhole
Misplaced
Wrong style/color/size
Out of alignment or improperly spaced
Ragged Buttonhole edges
Buttons not sewn with right tension making them inscure
Broken or damaged buttons
VIII. Pockets
Poorly shaped pockets
Pockets not aligned in height or in straight line where applicable by more than 1/4"
Wrong placement
Exposed needle holes or overstitching
IX. Sleeve & Cuffs
Turned or finished cleanly at hemline or cuffs & turned
X. Labels
Using the appropriate labels
Correct placement
Following direction if labels are sewn with an invisible stitch line or through the garment as requested
Proper label for each garment (Care & Content label, Country of Origin)
Flag labels - sewn in correct direction, when logo is being used

SHIPPING VARIANCES / DEFECTIVE ALLOWANCES

1. Defective Allowance
a. A defective allowance of 5% is allowed for each product, defective
garments will be destroyed by Yeti.
 b. If a single product has defects greater than 5%, the factory will
reimburse the FOB cost of the defective product, Yeti will identify the
issue, document it and provide proof to the factory.
c. Yeti will update the vendor every quarter on any defective issues
d. Reimbursement for defective items should be made within 60 days of
submit by Yeti.
2. Shipping Variances
a. PO variance should be +/-5% of the total PO per product
b. Anything over or under this amount must be approved by Yeti before
shipping
3. Late shipments
a. If garments do not exit the factory on the PO date, Yeti will be
reimbursed 1% of the PO total each day for 15 days, after 15 days the
vendor will air freight the shipment on behalf of Yeti, covering all
shipping and insurance costs.
SECTION 1: STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

This section contains the minimum standards and requirements that Yeti expects all
suppliers (vendors and factories) to abide by. These standards and requirements are
based on industry practice and internationally accepted labor standards. Furthermore,
these standards are informed by the International Labor Organization (ILO)’s core
conventions, the United Nation’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and
the United States’ Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) law and
regulations.

The Children’s Place Supplier Code of Conduct is designed to highlight the 13 key areas
covered by our social responsibility program. We ask every factory, after it is approved
for TCP production, to post these standards – in English and in workers’ native languages
– in a prominent location in the factory premises. We also ask factory management to
support worker understanding of these standards, local labor law and basic worker
rights through ongoing training and communication.

Yeti Cycles Supplier Code of Conduct

At Yeti, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business and in every
corner of the world. This includes ethical and responsible conduct in all of our
operations, respect for the rights of all individuals, and respect for the environment. We
expect these same commitments to be shared by all suppliers of Yeti. At a minimum, we
require that all of Yeti’s suppliers meet the following standards:

1. Transparency and Integrity

We seek to work with suppliers that demonstrate transparency, honesty, ethics and
integrity. These values relate to all aspects of business including use of only authorized
subcontractors, maintaining and sharing with our representatives accurate and true
wage, attendance and work hour records, allowing workers to share honest accounts of
their work experiences, upholding cultures where breaches of integrity are not
tolerated, and allowing full facility and document access to Yeti associates or our
designated representatives.

2. Compliance with Laws

Suppliers must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those
pertaining to employment, health and safety, manufacturing and distribution of
merchandise, and the protection of the environment. All references to “applicable laws
and regulations” in this Code of Conduct include local and national codes, rules and
regulations as well as applicable treaties and voluntary industry standards. Where there
are differences or conflicts with this document and local law, the higher standard should
prevail.

3. Child Labor
Suppliers will not knowingly use child labor. Yeti expects suppliers and factories to only
employ workers 15 years of age or greater, or the age for completing compulsory
education in the country of manufacture if greater than 15. Suppliers will furthermore
support eligible workers in pursuing educational opportunities in their communities.

4. Involuntary or Forced Labor, Slavery and Human Trafficking

Employment must be freely chosen by workers, without threat or penalty of any sort.
Suppliers will not knowingly use any form of slavery, human trafficking, forced or
involuntary labor, whether prison, bonded, indentured or otherwise held against their
will.

5. Coercion and Harassment

Suppliers will treat each worker with dignity and respect, and will not use or tolerate
corporal punishment, threats of withholding wage payments, threats of violence or
other forms of physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment, abuse or bullying.

6. Discrimination
Suppliers shall base all terms and conditions of employment on an individual’s ability to
do the job and will not discriminate in hiring and employment practices (including
salary, benefits, advancement, discipline, termination or retirement) on the basis of
personal characteristics or beliefs, including, but not limited to: race, religion, age,
nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, perceived or actual
disease status, pregnancy, marital status, membership in worker organizations, political
opinion or disability.

7. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

Suppliers will respect the rights of workers to associate, organize and bargain
collectively, in a lawful, respectful and peaceful manner, without penalty or
interference, and in accordance with the law and international labor standards. Where
freedom of association is restricted by law, workers shall be free to develop parallel
means for independent and free association and collective bargaining.
8. Working Hours
Suppliers will not require workers to work more than the lesser of (a) 48 hours per week
and 12 hours overtime, or (b) the limits on regular and overtime hours allowed by local
law, except in extraordinary business circumstances. Furthermore, a work day will not
exceed 12 total hours, a work week will not exceed 60 total hours, and management will
arrange for workers to receive at least one day off in every seven-day period.

9. Wages and Benefits

Suppliers will, at a minimum, comply with all applicable wage and hour laws and
regulations, including those relating to minimum wages or a wage that meets local
industry standards (whichever is greater) when considering overtime, piece rates and
other elements of compensation, and provide legally mandated benefits. Where local
industry standards are higher than applicable legal requirements, we expect suppliers to
meet the higher standards. Factories are encouraged to provide wages and benefits that
are sufficient to cover workers’ basic needs and some discretionary income.

10. A Safe and Healthy Workplace

Suppliers will provide workers with a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations, ensuring at a minimum, a safe building with proper fire
safety equipment; sanitary facilities with adequate lighting and ventilation; and
reasonable access to potable water and toilets. Where Suppliers provide or introduce
worker housing, suppliers will also ensure that the same basic standards of hygiene and
safety are applied in any residential facilities they directly or indirectly provide.

11. Protection of the Environment

Suppliers will comply with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and other
requirements, including permits and laws relating to air emissions, solid and hazardous
waste and water discharge.

12. Facility and Cargo Security Practices

Suppliers will implement security practices to secure their facilities and processes based,
at a minimum, on the criteria set forth under the U.S. C-TPAT initiative.

13. Management Systems and Continuous Improvement

Suppliers will have management systems in place that include an organizational
structure and appropriately trained and empowered personnel to achieve compliance
with the standards set forth in this document. Suppliers will also introduce policies
and procedures for training, communication, performance measurement,
accountability and documentation in order to promote continuous improvement of
working conditions and compliance with the standards outlined in this Code of
Conduct.

Required Signatures

Factory General Manager Inspector

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Date: Date:
Factory Seal or Stamp