Appendix to General Purchasing & Delivery Instructions FS

Weekday Brands AB (Cheap Monday)

Quality requirements
and
Test instructions
General requirements
We aim to have a very high standard on both the quality of the garment as well as in
the production. In addition to the quality tests we will also perform inspections during
production. As a supplier to us you have to fulfil our quality requirements. Be sure
that all parts of the garment meet the quality requirements.

Ethical choice of material or production:

• No PVC material is allowed to be used in coatings, transfer prints or other
products neither in packing materials
• No real fur articles
• Leather and suede must only be from farmed animals that have been bred for
meat (not only for the hides) as cow, buffalo, goat or pig. The animals must
also be treated well during transportation. Information about origin of leather
and the tannery needed before accepted.
• Not use merino wool without certificate that mulesing has not been used.
• No down or feather filling if the origin is unclear and cannot guarantee, only
picking from ducks or goose that are used for meat.
Separate documents for evaluation and for confirmation of origin also for other
fibres will be available when applicable.
• No flame retardants to be used.
• No antibacterial treatment added or in capsulated into the fibres.

Product safety requirements

It’s the responsibility of the seller to;

• Inform any of the sellers’ sub-contractors, dyeing mills, printers or other parties
involved of the requirements. Fabric from stock-market or fabric suppliers must
also be informed or to be tested.

• Control that the product meets the requirements

Bulk fabric can be used as the first check before production starts.

• Follow the label instructions for different laws and regulations, see “Rules and
Regulations - Care label manual” for Weekday Brands AB .

• For all orders follow the restrictions according to EU-directives, especially

product safety restrictions (2001/95/EG) and REACH (1907/2006/EG).

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 • Follow regulations in USA, Canada, Australia, Korea and Japan for example:
The Hazardous Product Act. and Technical Standards and Safety Authority in
Canada.
Law for the Control of Household Goods Containing Harmful Substances Japan
Regulation according to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - CPSIA in
US .
• Follow the restrictions of chemicals used in the production according to EU-
directives and also in all the countries that the products will be sold, see
appendix document “Chemical restrictions and Environmental targets”

Deviations from the requirements without approval from us are deemed to be

defective. In such cases we reserve the right to cancel the order, to claim
compensation.

Test instruction
Tests according to our instructions have to be performed at the suppliers’ expense.
Tests are recommended to be made at a testing institute appointed by us. Routines
pls contact Quality dept. for further information The merchandisers can ask for test
made by independent laboratories if necessary. The result of the test is to be sent to
the merchandiser or handled by Quality dept. on suppliers’ expense. This has to be
done before or at the same time as the counter sample approval not to delay
production.

Chemical analysis
Chemical compounds and substances which are restricted or prohibited in garments
will not be accepted in our products. See appendix “Chemical restrictions” and
concerns all parts of textiles, clothing, leather goods and shoes.
Analyses are recommended to be made at a testing institute appointed by us.
Routines pls contact Quality dept. for further information.
Analyses according to our instruction have to be performed at the suppliers’ expense.
The merchandisers or buyers can ask for test made by independent laboratories if
necessary or be handled by Quality dept.

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General requirements

Description of property Requirements

Fibre content EU-directive instructions No 71/307/EEC including
supplements, (Swedish req. KOVFS 2005:10)
ISO 1833
No tolerances for 100%
Blends > or equal to 9 % ± 3 %
Blends < 9 % ± 1 %
Flammability According to US CPSIA –
Test report from third part test must be sent to
Quality dept. before shipment to US according to
instructions below.
E-mail address to merchandiser or
csr@cheapmonday.com

Agent need to produce a Certificate of compliance

Test report with approved test to be sent latest TOD.

1. Adult´s wear face side,

requirements mean value > 5 sec
2. Long pile fabric,
requirements self extinguish
3. PVC not allowed according to our policy.

16 CFR part 1610 Class 1

Fabrics to be tested:
1. Fabric with a square weight below 90 g/m2
Fabric with loose construction, even heavier, we
recommend to test fabric with weight less than 100 g/m2
to be sure that the requirements are fulfilled.
2. Long pile fabric and Fabric with raised surface.
All kinds of fake fur but also other with brushed surface,
please do risk assessment and send for test.
3. No PVC coating used, to be confirmed

Restrictions for different markets in Sweden, UK, USA,

Canada and Australia.
The Hazardous Product Act. in Canada and USA
regulation CPSIA.
(req. 16 CFR part 1611 for PVC coated fabric)
Swedish req. KOVFS 1985:5 also based on ASTM D
1230 .

Requirements also for adults nightwear according to the

authority in Netherlands, approved test according to the
requirements or label with KAFF ( Keep away from
fire) if necessary for night wear.
(Children wear mean value > 7 sec se more
instructions below)

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Odour Odour from solvents or mould must not be detected
Needle control The garment shall not contain any trace or parts from
needles.
pH 4,0 – 8,5 garment with direct skin contact
4,0 – 9,0 garment without direct contact to skin
ISO 3071 textiles
ISO 4045 leather
Chemical analyses,
see appendix Chemical
restriction

Finish
The garments must be free from dirt and stain and free from loose threads.

The garments must show no twisting and be free from seam puckering.

All seams must be finished properly and ends must be firmly secured and no seam
damages.

The garment must not be packed whiles damp!

Labels for size, logo and care instructions must be sewn-in without damaging the
fabric and be readable after wash/cleaning.

Buttons shall be securely fastened and correctly positioned.

Small parts or decorations must be securely fastened.

Zippers must be chosen to be functional even after garment wash/dyeing.

Accessories and trims must be controlled for relevant tests and not include harmful
substances.

The garments, trims and accessories must not have sharp edges or sticky parts in
contact with the skin.

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Children and Baby Special regulations
Not to be ordered to US or Korea
Children safety Cord and drawstrings on children clothing, restriction in
requirement different markets and EU-directive - EN 14682
Small children, no drawstrings in the head/neck area and no
knot/toggles are permitted at the ends.
No loops at the back side of the garment nor at the lower hem,
other cord max 7,5 cm length
General all small parts must be securely fastened.
Requirement accordingly.
Children and Baby wear Nightwear
Flammability Children night-wear EU-directive - EN 14878
For UK and NL must be labeled with additional
information KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE so called KAFF
label of any style.

(Children night-wear regulations USA - 16 CFR part

1615 and 1616, Canada - regulation Children’s
Sleepwear. Not allowed accept orders for sleep-wear to
US, Canada or Korea)
Toys Articles that can be assumed to be classified as Toys
must also fulfil EU-directive and to be tested
accordingly, EN 71 relevant parts, before CE marked.
Requirement accordingly.
Other products For special products for example Footwear, Umbrellas,
Special requirements Cosmetics etc. requirements are specified in separate
documents.
Pls ask for more information.

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Garments made of woven fabrics
Description of Test Method Requirements
property
Fabric weight ISO 3801 Tolerance ± 5%
Dimensional stability to washing
Preparation, marking & ISO 3759 Woven, length/width
measuring + determination ISO 5077 In general ± 2%
Domestic washing and ISO 6330 Natural fibres ± 3%
drying according to the
care label

Spirality, twisting % ISO 16322-3 for garments Max 2%

(ISO 16322-2 for fabric )
Print, trims and other No visual change
decorations on the garment after 1 wash.
Additional 4 washes if
small visual changes
noticed after the first wash.
Colour fastness – Grey scale for assessment ISO 105 A02 staining/A03 change
Colour fastness to rubbing ISO 105-X12 Min Dry; 4 Wet; 3
Dark colours and Denim:
Min Dry; 3 Wet; 2-3*

Colour fastness to washing ISO 105-C06 Min colour change 4-5

alternative test is:
Colour fastness to
household laundering
Colour fastness to
perspiration
required for linings,
sports- and underwear
(skin contact)
Colour fastness to water
Colour fastness to light
Phenolic yellowing
Pilling
Pilling resistance
Abrasion
Abrasion resistance
In-house method:
As above instructions for
dimensional stability, but
no dummy loading and
multifibre type 2DW, one
wash
ISO 105 E04
multifibre type 2DW or
adjacent fabric for multi-
coloured fabrics
ISO 105 E01
multifibre type 2DW or
adjacent fabric for multi-
coloured fabrics
ISO 105 B02 (B10)
ISO 105 X18
ISO 12945-2
ISO 12947-2
Min colour staining 3-4
Min mixed colours, cross
staining: 4-5
Min colour change 3
Min colour staining 3
(lining staining min 4)
Min mixed colours, cross
staining: 4-5
Min colour change 4
Min colour staining 3-4
Min mixed colours, cross
staining: 4-5
General min 4
Outerwear min 5
Min colour change 4
General: 4 after 5000
cycles
Sensitive fabrics: 3 after
2000 cycles
General trousers with high

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 expectation, min 25000
Others, min 10000
Pile loss and colour ISO 12947-2 after Colour change Min 3-4
change after abrasion 5000cycles

Pile tested on both sides Pile/corduroy no bare spot

after 5000 cycles (1x1) mm
Corderoy < 19 wales
after 7000 cycles
Seams and strength
Seam slippage ISO 13936-2 or Max 3 mm or

ISO 13936-1 Min 150 N (3 mm)

Tear strength ISO 13937-2 Top /blouse/ dress > 10 N
Bottoms > 15 N
Jacket/coat > 20 N
** Fabric strength/tearing ISO 13937-2 Not less than 50 % of
after garment wash and original (unwashed)
special treatments strength of the fabric
Other requirements
Relevant instructions can be given separately depending of article and use.
Example, additional care instructions.

* Separate instruction for labelling

Please note, not applicable according to China regulations, see page 11.

* Denim, unwashed or over dyed

Colour fastness to rubbing not up to general requirements

Dry 3 Wet 2 Label with extra instruction on care label “May dry and/or wet bleed”

Dry 2-3 Wet 1 Additional extra hang tag with warning of low dry rubbing (only
accepted in very special styles) Lower results for colour fastness to
water and perspiration also to be expected.

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Garments made of knitted fabrics and heavy-knit

Description of Test Method Requirements

property
Fabric weight ISO 3801 Tolerance ± 5%

Dimensional stability to washing

Preparation, marking & ISO 3759 Knitted; length ± 5%
measuring + determination ISO 5077 Width +2%/-5%
Domestic washing and ISO 6330
drying according to the
care label

Spirality, twisting % ISO 16322-3 for garments Max 4%

(ISO 16322-2 for fabric)

Print, trims and other No visual change

decorations on the garment after 1 wash
Additional 4 washes if
small visual changes
noticed after first wash

Colour fastness - Grey scale for assessment ISO 105 A02 staining/A03 change
Colour fastness to rubbing ISO 105-X12 Min Dry; 4 Wet; 3

Dark colours and denim

Dry 3-4 Wet 2-3

Colour fastness to washing ISO 105-C06 Min colour change 4-5

Alternative test is:
Colour fastness to
household laundering
Colour fastness to
perspiration
required for linings, sports- adjacent fabric for multi-
and underwear (skin
contact)
Colour fastness to water
Colour fastness to light
In house test:
As above instructions for
dimensional stability, but
no dummy loading and
multifibre type 2DW, one
wash
ISO 105 E04
multifibre type 2DW or
coloured fabrics
ISO 105 E01
multifibre type 2DW or
adjacent fabric for multi-
coloured fabrics
ISO 105 B02 (B10)
Min colour staining 3-4
Min mixed colours, cross
staining: 4-5
Min colour change 3
Min colour staining: 3
Min mixed colours, cross
staining: 4-5
Min colour change 4
Min colour staining 3-4
Min mixed colours, cross
staining: 4-5
General min 4

Phenolic yellowing ISO 105 X18 Min colour change 4

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Pilling
Pilling resistance
Applicable for plain jersey
> 12 wales
Pilling resistance
Heavy knit < 12 wales or
bouclé yarns that cannot
be tested with equipment
as described above
ISO 12945-2 (Martindale)
ISO 12945-1 (ICI)
General: 3 after 2000
cycles
Heavy-knit: 3 after 5 h
(18000 cycles)
Wool blends 3 after 3h
(10800 cycles)

Sensitive 3 after 2h
(7200cycles)
Lambs wool or blend with
angora cashmere etc.
Other requirements
Relevant instructions can be given separately depending of article and use.
Example, additional care instructions.

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Miscellaneous Tests
General requirements

Description of Test Method Requirements

property
Leather
General quality req. ISO 14931
Tearing strength ISO 3377-1 min 15N
Colour fastness to rubbing ISO 11640 min dry 4 wet 2
Colour fastness to light – ISO 105 B02 min 5
out-wear

Coated fabrics PU
Adhesion of coating ISO 2411 min 5 N/cm
Tearing strength ISO 4674-1 min 15 N

Swim-wear
Colour fastness to water ISO 105 E01 Min colour staining 4
and/or sea water ISO 105 E02 Min colour change 4-5
(metallic part no corosion)

Colour fastness to ISO 105 E03 Min colour staining 4

chlorinated water (use 50 mg/l) Min colour change 4

Colour fastness to light ISO 105 B02 Min 5

(other req. for neon-colours

can be accepted)

Zippers BS 3084 Additional req. class C&D

Min 1000 cycles metallic
Min 2000 cycles plastic
Min 400 N lateral strength
Min 200 N puller attachment
(Min 90 N pullerattatchment
for class B)

Buttons (To be tested, use Unchanged after cleaning

applicable strength tester
ISO 13934-1 or similar)
Press-studs (To test, use applicable
strength tester ISO 13934-
1 or similar)
and pressing and properly
secured (min 90N)
Properly attached always in
2-layers of fabric or plastic
(min 90 N)

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Others
Special finish – water ISO 4920 Grade 4 before and after
repellent wash

Special finish – easy-care ISO 7770/7768 Grade 4 after wash

Padding/Quilting EN 15555 Max 5 fibre penetrated

Relevant instructions can be given separately from this instruction depending of article
and use such as umbrellas and shoes.

Other finishing than required must be specified because of additional chemical tests
or calculations according to REACH

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Special requirements for Sun glasses
Accessories in general
We aim to have a very high standard on both the quality of the garment as well as in
the production. Accessories must be controlled for relevant tests and not include
harmful substances.

Each sunglass and technical documentation must fulfil the requirements for CE
marking according to European legislation and United States Federal Regulations
and Australian/New Zeeland regulations.

Test instruction
Tests according to our instructions have to be performed at the suppliers’ expense.
The test made by independent laboratories must be included when ordered.

Chemical analysis
Chemical compounds and substances which are restricted or prohibited in
accessories will not be accepted in our products.

Description of property Requirements

CE-marked sun-glasses Requirements according to EN 1836 + A1:2007
requirement Guarantee that the glasses give 100% UV-protection up
to 400nm (max deviation - 0,5 %)

Filter category level recommended 2-3 (18-43%)

Not allowed to use cat. 4

CFR = Code of Federal Regulation in US must be followed.

Regulations (US)
21 CFR 801.410
Impact resistance
ANSI Z 80.3:2008
The manufacturer must be registered in the FDA
according to 21 CFR Part 807.
A certificate of the impact resistance test according to
ANSI Z80.3 and 21 CFR 801.410 (so called drop ball
test) must be sent to Cheap Monday asap (includes
sampling according to MIL STD 105 meeting AQL 6.5
General inspection level II etc.). Document must
accompany the delivery of goods.

The order number and description must be included in

the reports and certificate.
Test report to be provided asap
Australia/NZ Regulations in Australia and New Zeeland
according to AS/NZS 1067 + A1:2009
AS/NZS 1067:2003
(A1:2009)
Please note all these tests must be performed and
approved before shipment.

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Nickel
Nickel in metal alloys, EU-directive 94/27/EEC (EN 1811 and En 12472)
In contact with skin f ex max 0,5 µg/cm2/week
sun-glasses.
PVC Not allowed
Phtalates See chemical restrictions, not allowed
Lead and Cadmium
Lead in metal Restrictions in Denmark and in Canada for jewelries
max 90 mg/kg

Lead and Cadmium Not allowed in dye-stuff or stabilizers,

in pigments and expected EU legislation
stabilizer max 0,5 mg/kg

The accessories must not have sharp edges or sticky parts in contact with the skin.

Labeling of Sun glasses

CE, Made in …, order.no, must be permanent printed on the frames.
Other information such as 100% UV protection + filter cat. on a sticker.

Folder can be with explanation of the filter cat. and the standard EN 1836:2005 /
A1:2007. In the folder lay-out also Weekday Brands address, RN and CA number
and information “not for direct viewing of the sun” and cleaning info.

Deviations from the requirements are deemed to be defective. In such cases we

reserve the right to cancel the order, to claim compensation.

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Amendment for China portions:
From AW10 we will start to test according to GB18401-2003 updated new standard in
force from 1st of August 2011 – GB 18401-2010

We would like all out garments to fulfill the requirements but we also know some of
the criteria can be difficult to reach for different denim products.

For SS11 we will include test routines in our Quality requirements.

Any deviation from our ordinary quality requirements must not be below the Chinese
requirements even if extra information tag is added. The Standard applies to garment
before wash and warning hang tags will not be enough.

Product class A: Babies – not applicable we will not include.

Product class B: Products with direct contact to skin (also shirts, skirts, trousers)
Product class C: Products without direct contact to skin.

Mandatory requirements
Test Item and Cat. B Cat. C
Testing standard
Formaldehyde (mg/kg) < 75 < 300
GB/T 2912.1
Water extraction Method
pH values 4,0 – 8,5* 4,0 – 9,0
GB/T 7573 eqy. ISO 3071
Azo dyes Forbidden
(23 restricted amines) Limit definition 20 ppm
GB/T 17592.1 and
GB/T 23344* (including 4-Aminoazobenzene*)
Strange Odour None
Colour fastness 3 3
(colour change &
staining)
Colour fastness to water 3 3
GB/T 5713-1997
eqv. ISO E01: 1994
Colour fastness to acidic 3 3
and alkaline perspiration
GB/T 3922-1995
eqv. ISO 105 E04:1994
Colour fastness to dry and 3 3
wet rubbing
GB/T 3920 -1997
eqv. ISO 105 X12:1993
Denim 3
Colour fastness to dry
rubbing
GB/T 3920 -1997
eqv. ISO 105 X12:1993

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Amendment for US portions:
Flammability

According to US CPSIA - Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act

Test report from third part test must be sent to Quality dept. before shipment to
US according to instructions below.

Sent to merchandiser or csr@cheapmonday.com

Agent need to produce a Certificate of compliance

Test report with approved test to be sent latest TOD.

1. Adult´s wear face side,

requirements mean value > 5 sec

2. Long pile fabric,

requirements self extinguish

3. PVC not allowed according to our policy.

16 CFR part 1610 Class 1

Fabrics to be tested:
1. Fabric with a square weight below 90 g/m2
Fabric with loose construction, even heavier, we recommend to test fabric with weight
less than 100 g/m2 to be sure that the requirements are fulfilled.
2. Long pile fabric and fabric with raised surface.
All kinds of fake fur but also other with brushed surface, please do risk assessment
and send for test.
3. No PVC coating used, to be confirmed

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