Apparel Testing Manual

APPAREL
TESTING MANUAL
May 18, 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Global Textile Services
Page
Manual Revision Log …………………………………………………………………………. 3
Contacts……………………………………………………………………………..………….… 5
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Sample Requirements...…………………………………………………………………………. 8
U. S. Government Regulations…………………………………………………………………. 9
Testing Procedures………………………………………………………………….……………. 10
ANCHOR BLUE Test Requirements...……………………………………..………….………. 11
Approved SGS Laboratories …………………………………………………………………… 12
Laboratory Test Request Form…………………………………………………………………. 16
Sample Test Report ……………………………………………..………………………………. 17
Performance Standards Index………………………………………………………………….. 21
ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards ……………………………………………………… 22
ANCHOR BLUE Pricing………………………………………………………………………….. 67
May 18, 2006 2

MANUAL REVISION LOG
DATE: Prepared/Revised by: Revised Page/Section:

st
1 COPY: December, 2005 Karen McGuire
Revision 1: January 3, 2006 Karen McGuire Pages 20 and 22: shrinkage requirement
for Pique changed to 7% X 5%.
Revision 2: January 31, 2006 Karen McGuire Page 8: In SGS Responsibility, The email
address for Anchor Blue’s Contact
person was corrected.
On all standards: The test method for sequins
and appliqués has been corrected to 16 CFR
1500.52.
Fabric Strength test method on all Knit
Standards has been changed to ASTM D 3786.
Page 38-39: test methods and requirements were
added to cover woven lining in a knit garment.
Page 44: shrinkage requirement for Pique
changed to 7% X 5%.
Revision 3: March 29, 2006 Karen McGuire Page 4: Added Janet Hughes to Anchor Blue
contact information.
Page 6: Under fabric requirements: changed
from one yard of fabric to two yards of one
color and one yard of each addition color.
Under garment requirements we have added:
Colorfastness testing to be conducted on one
color only.
Page 8: Under SGS responsibilities, added
Janet Hughes’ information for receipt of all
test reports via email.
Revision 4: May 18, 2006 Karen McGuire Page 6: Added Kim Richardson to SGS
Contact list.
Page 8: Under Fabric Sample Requirements
Added “For styles that will be colorblocked
Or have contrasting trim, each combo will be
sewn together including it’s contrasting trim.
Page 9: Added to vendor responsibilities
“Failed samples will be returned to Anchor
Blue at the vendors expense.
Added to SGS responsibilities “Failed reports
and sample(s) are to be returned at once.”
“Passing reports and sample(s) will be returned
twice a month.”
May 18, 2006 3

MANUAL REVISION LOG

Revision 4: May 18, 2006 (continued) Karen McGuire Page 12: Updated SGS lab list.
May 18, 2006 4

CONTACTS
ANCHOR BLUE
Ms. Vickie Nellor

VP of Production / Sourcing
2501 E, Guasti Road
Ontario, CA 91761
Telephone: 909-605-5253
Fax: 909-605-5556
Email: vickienellor@anchorblue.com
Ms. Janet Hughes

Vendor Compliance Manager
Telephone: 909-605-5130
Email: janethughes@anchorblue.com
SGS USTC
US Key Account Manager

Mr. Joel Cass
8385 White Oak Avenue
Rancho Cucamongo
CA 91730
Telephone: 714-536-2271
Cell: 323-350-0466
Email: joel.cass@sgs.com
Account Coordinator
Ms. Nicole Effenberger
291 Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Telephone: 973-575-5252
Fax: 973-575-8271
Email: nicole.effenberger@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 5

CONTACTS (continued)
SGS USTC
US Key Account Manager:
Kimberly Richardson
Rancho Cucamonga
CA 91730
Telephone: 909-483-0250
Cell: 714-815-3955
Email: kim.richardson@sgs.com
US Technical Support
Ms Karen McGuire
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Telephone: 973-575-5252
Cell: 860-466-9495
Fax: 973-575-8271
Email: karen.mcguire@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 6

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
 Performance testing serves to assure product durability, safety, and compliance with government regulations,
consumer satisfaction and reduced customer returns.
 These Standard Operating Procedures and Performance Standards have been developed by SGS as a
combined result of testing experience, participation in national standards organizations, and input from
ANCHOR BLUE and industry leaders around the world.
 The Performance Standards are listed by major merchandise category, and define specific performance
parameters. These standards are further detailed according to woven or knit construction, by fiber, by type of
color application, and by finishing technique. Each factor will influence performance requirements and
tolerances.
 ANCHOR BLUE requires that all merchandise meet or exceed the outlined performance requirements and
meet guideline care instructions. Tests will be conducted at SGS laboratories, and a SGS laboratory report
with a favorable rating must be attained prior to production and shipping of merchandise.
 All reports will be reviewed and evaluated by ANCHOR BLUE’S Quality Assurance Division.
 This manual applies to ANCHOR BLUE and all its subsidiaries and divisions and is not to be reproduced, in
part or in whole, without written permission from ANCHOR BLUE and SGS.

ASTM……………………………...The American Society for Testing and Materials

www.astm.org
AATCC……………………………The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

www.aatcc.org
CPSC………………………………Consumer Product Safety Commission

www.cpsc.gov
FTC…………………………………Federal Trade Commission

www.ftc.gov
CFR………………………………..Code of Federal Regulations

Can be found on the CPSC website www.cpsc.gov or www.access.gpo.gov
May 18, 2006 7

SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS
Fabric Sample Requirements:

 Two yards of one color and one yard of each additional color.
 All colorfastness testing must be conducted on bulk production colors.
 For styles that will be colorblocked or have contrasting trim each combo will be sewn together
including the contrasting trim.
To avoid delays, duplication of tests and to reduce cost, all colors must be submitted at the same time.
Garment Sample Requirements:

 Garments that are colorblocked or have decorative trims, such as appliqués, ribbons, bows, etc. require three
samples (one sample to be used as a control).
 Garments that are solid or an overall pattern require only two samples. The lab may cut a swatch from the
garment to be used as the control.
 Garments must contain all accessories (buttons, zippers, trims, interlining, etc.) that will be used in bulk
production. The actual manufacturer must make the sample on production machinery.
 Component testing (buttons snaps zippers, etc.) require five (5) samples, mock-ups along with the garments
are permissible.
 In garment stage, testing will be conducted on one color only.
May 18, 2006 8

U. S. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
In addition, all merchandise sold to ANCHOR BLUE, must meet the provisions of all U.S. Federal, State and Local
Regulations. These include, but are not limited to:
 Code of Federal Regulations – Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
 FTC Trade Regulation Rule for Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel
 FTC Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
 FTC Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act
 FTC Guides for the Feather and Down Products Industry
 FTC Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act
 CPSC Rules and Regulations
Suppliers must provide a continuing guarantee of compliance or test results assuring that requirements of all U.S.
Federal, State and Local Regulations are met.
May 18, 2006 9

TESTING PROCEDURES
ANCHOR BLUE Quality Assurance Responsibility
 Provide vendor with a copy of ANCHOR BLUE Quality Assurance Manual.

 Identify the styles to be tested and determine the specific tests to be conducted.
 Propose Care Label.
 Fill out SGS Laboratory Test Request form.
 Evaluate all laboratory reports.
Vendor Responsibility
 Timely sample submission to the local SGS Laboratory, with a copy of the completed SGS Test Request
Form.
 All Performance Standards must be met before care labels are ordered. If care labels are ordered prior to
obtaining passing test results are received and new care labels are required, vendor will be responsible to
order new labels at his own expense.
 Only test reports from SGS will be accepted.
 Failed samples will be returned to Anchor Blue at the vendor’s expense.
 Payment to laboratory for all testing.
SGS Testing Laboratory Responsibility
 Distribute ANCHOR BLUE Quality Assurance manual to approved SGS Laboratories

 Conduct tests as requested and evaluate test results as:
a) M – Meets ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards
b) F – Fails to meet ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards
 Report is to include results, requirements, pass/fail and conclusion.
 Care label is to be verified/corrected
 Reports are to be issued within five (5) business days via email or fax to:
a) Vendor (with invoice)
b) ANCHOR BLUE, Vendor Compliance Manager: janethughes@anchorblue.com.
 A hard copy of the report and sample (s) are to be sent to ANCHOR BLUE’S office. The tested sample(s)
and control(s) must be identified with the Report # and Style #.
a) Failed reports and sample (s) are to be returned at once.
b) Passing reports and sample (s) will be returned twice a month.
May 18, 2006 10

ANCHOR BLUE APPAREL TEST REQUIREMENTS
Production Production
PACKAGE TEST LIST Fabric Testing Garment
Testing
Mandatory Tests
Dimensional Stability in Laundering (3 cycles) X X
or Dry Cleaning (1 cycle)
Appearance after Laundering or Dry cleaning X X
Skewing (Knits Only) X
Colorfastness to Laundering or DC (Accelerated) X
Colorfastness to Laundering or DC (Actual) X
Staining evaluated after 1 wash, shade change evaluated
after 3 washes / 1 DC
Colorfastness to Crocking X
Colorfastness to Light (Silk, Swimwear and Activewear) X
Colorfastness to Perspiration (Activewear, Linings) X
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach X
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach X
Fabric Weight X
Thread Count X
Seam Strength X
Component Strength (Snaps, Zippers, Buttons) X
Additional Tests
Flammability (Suspect fabrics only) X
Fiber Composition (Two or more fibers) X
Yarn Size X
Bursting Strength (Knits) X
Tensile Strength (Woven) X
Tear Strength X
Garment Weight (Sweaters Only) X
Water Resistance (Outerwear) X
Water Repellency (Outerwear Only) X
Colorfastness to Sea Water (Swimwear Only) X
Colorfastness to Pool Water (Swimwear Only) X
May 18, 2006 11

APPROVED SGS TEXTILE LABORATORIES
SGS India – Gurgaon (New Delhi) SGS India – Chennai (Madras)

SGS India Ltd. SGS Lab House
250 Udyog Vihar,P No 21, New Street, Kottur
Phase IV Chennai 600 085
Gurgaon 122015 INDIA
INDIA Phone:
Phone: (91-44) 447.67.61(Textile)
91(124)2399990-98 (91-44) 447.09.15 (Textile)
Telefax: Telefax :
91 124 2399766 (91-44) 447.03.17 (Textile)
CONTACTS: Rahul Garg/Charan Singh CONTACT: Anitha Jeyeraj
E Mail : rahul.garg@sgs.com/charan.singh@sgs.com Email: anitha.jeyeraj@sgs.com
SGS India – Thane (Bombay) SGS India - Tirupur
SGS India Ltd. 350-A Bagyalakshmi Complex
nd
A-77 Main Road #16 2 Floor,Avinashi Road
Wagle Industrial Estate Tirupur 641602
Thane 400 604 Mumbai INDIA
INDIA Phone:
Phone: (91-421) 2204091
(91-22) 582.07.77 (91-22) 582.35.38 Telefax:
Telefax:(91-22) 580.00.21 (91-421) 220 4092
CONTACT: Biplab Chakraborty CONTACT: P M Reddy
E Mail : biplab.chakraborty@sgs.com E Mail :P.M.Reddy@sgs.com
SGS India – Bangalore Sample Collection Center: Ludhiana,
India
SGS India Pvt Ltd. SGS
st
No. 23, Siva Arcade, 29th Main, 1 Stage, 405, Savitri Complex, Dholewal
BTM Layout Chowk, GT Road, Ludhiana
Bangalore 560 076 INDIA
INDIA Phone:
Phone: 91-161-2537950/51
(91-80) 26789025 - 28 CONTACT: Deepak Sharma
Telefax: Email: Deepak_sharma@sgs.com
(91-80) 26787820
CONTACT: Mr. Subrata Das
Email: subrata.das@sgs.com
Sample Collection Center: Sample Collection Center: Kolkata,
Ahmedabad, India India
SGS SGS
410,Sampada,Mithakali Six Roads Post office 2330,Delta House 4
Navrangpura,Ahmedabad Govt place north Kolkatta
INDIA INDIA
Phone: Phone:
91-079-5842525/772 91-33-24583392
CONTACT: Manoj Pathak CONTACT: Manoranjan Jena
Email: manoj_pathak@sgs.com Email: manoranjan_jena@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 12

Sample Collection Center: Delhi, Sample Collection Center : Panipat,
India India
SGS SGS
B-283,Ground Floor 102,Prakash Guest House
Okhla Industrial Area ,Phase 1 GT Road,Panipat
New Delhi INDIA
INDIA Phone:
Phone: 091-180-2632837/5987
9899101279 CONTACT: Mr Pratap
CONTACT: Mr Shiam
Email :shiam_sunder@sgs.com
SGS Turkey SGS Sri Lanka
Abide-i Hurriyet cad. Gecit Sok. No:10 Kat:2 SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
34381 Sisli/ Istanbul Turkey 140, Vauxhall Street
Phone: Colombo 2
90 212 225 00 34 SRI LANKA
Telefax: Phone: 2300890/1
90 212 296 47 82 Telefax: 2300890/1
CONTACTS: Nadin Hacerestunc (x211, 212) CONTACTS:
Nazli Sahin (x219) Roshan Peries
Email: Nadin.hacerestunc@sgs.com Email: Roshan.peries@sgs.com
Nazli. Sahin@sgs.com Sumathy Rajasingham
Email: Sumathy.rajasingham
SGS Pakistan – Lahore SGS Pakistan - Karachi
SGS Pakistan (Private) Limited SGS Pakistan (Private) Limited
6 D, Upper Mall, Canal Bank 22/D Block 6, Pechs - P.O. Box 12538
Lahore Karachi 75400
PAKISTAN PAKISTAN
Phone: Phone:
92-42-5716833-6 (92-21) 454.02.60-65/ (92-21) 454.32.35
Telefax: (92-21) 454.18.79
92-42-571837 Telefax:
CONTACT: Sabbara Zafar (92-21) 454.88.24/ (92-21) 452.72.49
Email: Sabbara.zafar@sgs.com CONTACT: Abdul Razzak Lakhani
Email: abdul.razzak.lakhani@sgs.com
SGS China (Shanghai) SGS Hong Kong
SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. SGS Hong Kong Limited
1/F, 3rd Building 5/F - 8/F, Metropole Square
No. 889 Yishan Road 2 On Yiu Street, Siu Lek Yuen
Shanghai 200233 Shatin, Hong Kong
CHINA Phone:
Phone: (852) 23.34.44.81
(86-21) 54 64 45 50 (852) 23.64.22.72 (Lab)
Telefax: Telefax:
(86-21) 64.95.17.17 (852) 23342461
(86-21) 64.95.87.63 (Textile Lab) (852) 27643276(Lab)
CONTACT: Ms. Carol Chen CONTACT: Ms. Catherine Lung
Email: carol.chen@sgs.com Email: catherine.lung@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 13

SGS China (Changzhou) SGS China (Guangzhou)
SGS- CSTC SGS-CSTC
Room 203 No. 1 Punan Road 198 KEZHU Road, SCIENTECH Park Guangzhou
Changzhou, Jiangsu, Economic & Technology Development District,
Guangzhou, Guangdong, CHINA 510663
CHINA 213001
Phone:
Phone: (86-20) 8215 5656
0086-519-6903383/6903385 Telefax:
Telefax: (86-20) 8207 5165
0086-519-6903381 CONTACT: Amos Lin
CONTACT: Carol Chen Email: Amos.Lin@sgs.com
Email: carol.chen@sgs.com
SGS Taiwan SGS Singapore
SGS Taiwan Limited SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore PTE LTD
136-1, Wu Kung Road 26 Ayer Rajah Crescent #03-07
Wuku Industrial Zone Ayer Rajah Industrial Estate
P.O. Box 312 Singapore 139944
Taipei County 248 TAIWAN SINGAPORE
Phone: (886-2) 22.99.39.39/ (886-2) 22.99.29.11 Phone:
Telefax: (65) 6778.15.50
(886-2) 22.99.32.59 Telefax:
(886-2) 22.99.32.27 (Textile Lab.) (65) 6779.05.49
CONTACT: Cindy Chen CONTACT: Ms YC Tham
Email: cindy.chen@sgs.com Email: yc.tham@sgs.com
SGS Thailand SGS Japan
SGS (Thailand) Limited Japan Spinners Inspection Foundation
41/23 Soi Rama III 59 18 – 15, Uemachi 1- Chome
Rama III Road, Chongnonsee Chou-Ku
Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 THAILAND Osaka 540-0005, Japan
Phone: Phone:
(66-2) 294.74.85-9/ (66-2) 683.05.41-7 81-6-6762-5885
Telefax: 81-6-6762-5905 (Direct)
(66-2) 294.78.84 Contact:
(66-2) 683.07.58 Mr. Yukimasa Yasuda
CONTACT: Mali Jattawong Email: yasuda@boken.or.jp
Email: mali.jattawong@sgs.com Ikuko Watanabe
Email: Ikuko.Watanabe@sgs.com
SGS Korea SGS Philippines
SGS Korea Co., Ltd. SGS Philippines
nd
11th & 12th floors, ChungRyong Building 2 Floor Alegria Bldg.
98-38 GalWal-dong, Yongsan-Ku 2229 Chino Roces Avenue
Seoul PO Box 2174 MCPO 1261
KOREA (REPUBLIC OF) Makati City, Manila, Philippines
Phone: Phone:
(82-2) 709.45.42 M (0632) 8175656
Telefax: (82-2) 793.81.42 Telefax:
CONTACT: Kate Lee and Jason Han (0632) 7502946
Email: Kate.Lee@sgs.com and Jason.han@sgs.com CONTACT: Leah Jaboli
Email: Leah.jaboli@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 14

SGS USA - California SGS Bangladesh
SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc. SGS Bangladesh
th
8385 White Oak Avenue 7 Floor Noor Tower
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 1/f Free School Street
USA 73 Sonargaon Road
Phone: Dhaka 1205 BANGLADESH
(909) 483-0250 Phone:
Telefax: 880 2 967 6490
(909) 483-0336 Telefax 880 2 967 6495
CONTACT: Mr. Salman Ehsan CONTACT: Yeasmin Akhter
Email salman.ehsan@sgs.com Email: yeasmin.akhter@sgs.com
SGS USA – New Jersey SGS United Kingdom
SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc. Oakwood House
291 Fairfield Avenue City Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004 Bradford, West Yorkshire
USA BD8 8JY
Phone: UNITED KINGDOM
(973) 575-5252 Phone: 44 1274 760400
Telefax: Telefax: 44 1274 760418
(973) 575-1193 CONTACTS: Amanda Howard and Ian Strudwick
CONTACT: Mr. Greg Kolbeck Email: Amanda.howard@sgs.com
Email: greg.kolbeck@sgs.com Ian.strudwick@sgs.com
SGS Guatemala SGS Mauritius
Textile Laboratory, SGS de Guatemala S.A. SGS House
42 calle 23-00 zona 12 Bodega No. 3 Valentina
01012 Guatemala, C.A. Phoenix
Guatemala Mauritius
Phone: Phone: (230) 696 8808
502-2470-3394 Telefax: (230) 696 7088
Telefax: CONTACT: Mr. Zikriya Bolaky
502-2470-3396 Aktar Emrith
CONTACT: Mr. Carlos Juarez Email: Zikriya.Bolaky@sgs.com
Email: carlos.juarez@sgs.com or CC: Aktar.emrith@sgs.com
SGS.Guatemala@sgs.com
SGS Dubai, UAE SGS Egypt
SGS Gulf Ltd. Sakkara Road, Osman Bridge
Office Block 6 1 Osman M
Ras Al Khor Complex Osman Street
Al Awir, PO Box 12993 Elharania
Dubai, UAE Elharam
Phone: 04 289 62 82 Giza, Egypt
Telefax: 04 289 62 92 and 04 289 62 93 Phone: 202 384 2811
CONTACT: Anand Nair Telefax: 202 382 3537
Email: Anand.Nair@sgs.com CONTACT: Osama Samieh
Email: Osama.Samieh@sgs.com
NOTES:
 Sri Lanka testing will be conducted in Chennai, India and outsourced.
 Mexico testing will be conducted in Guatemala.

May 18, 2006 15


No:
ANCHOR BLUE TEST REQUEST FORM FOR APPAREL
DIVISION: CONTACT PERSON:
VENDOR: EMAIL:
ADDRESS:
PHONE: FAX:
REPORTS TO:
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: END USE:
COLOR: SUPPLIER #:
STYLE #: PO# / REF#:
MFG: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
FIBER CONTENT: WEIGHT:
FABRIC: CONSTRUCTION:
COUNT:
VENDOR PROPOSED CARE INSTRUCTION: (Must be filled in below in order for testing to start)
Package Test: (double click on box, select “check”)
Fabric Package
Garment Package
Additional Colors
Retest: Previous Report Number: _____________________ Date: _________________
Additional Tests (Please specify below): Water Resistance

Bursting Strength Water Repellency
Tensile Strength Garment Weight
Colorfastness To Sea Water Yarn Size
Colorfastness To Pool Water Tear Strength
SUPPLIER SIGNATURE:
DATE:
NOTE: Applicant is hereby authorizing SGS to provide a copy of the lab test results to ANCHOR BLUE
Service Required: □ Regular (5 days) □ Express (3 days) □ Return Residual Sample
SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc. / 291 Fairfield Avenue / Fairfield, NJ 07004
(800) 777-TEST (8378) / www.sgs.com
May 18, 2006 16

Apparel Test Report No:______________________ Date:_____________ Page 1 of 4
OVERALL RATING
PASS
FAIL
ANCHOR BLUE
VENDOR NAME :
SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION :
END USE:
CONTACT:
COLOR :
FABRIC/GARMENT ORDER:
STYLE :
ANCHOR BLUE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN :
CONTACT :
FIBRE CONTENT : WEIGHT :
SAMPLE RECEIVING TEST PERFORMING DATE :
DATE :
RETEST PREVIOUS REPORT NO.
Applicant’s Submitted SGS Recommended
Care Instruction: Care Instruction :
TEST PASS FAIL REMARKS

rd
DIMENSIONAL CHANGE AFTER 3 WASHING
rd
APPEARANCE AFTER 3 WASHING
COLOUR FASTNESS TO WASHING
COLOUR FASTNESS TO PERSPIRATION
COLOUR FASTNESS TO CROCKING
COLOUR FASTNESS TO CHLORINE BLEACH
COLOUR FASTNESS TO NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
COLOUR FASTNESS TO LIGHT
FABRIC WEIGHT
TENSILE STRENGTH
TEARING STRENGTH
FLAMMABILITY
FIBRE CONTENT
PASS = Meets ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards
FAIL = Fails to meet ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standard
CONCLUSION:
Signed for and on behalf of

SGS.
May 18, 2006 17

Test Results:
REQUIREMENT
(A) (B)
rd
DIMENSIONAL CHANGES AFTER 3 WASHING
(AATCC 135-2001 Test No. (1)IIIA(ii); Machine wash at 105 degree F with 4lb dummy loading, normal
cycle, tumble dry delicate & warm iron)
WARP/LENGTH (%)
WEFT/WIDTH (%)
rd
Observation on washed sample (A) & (B) :

(Ref. AATCC 61-2001 Test No. 2A, 45 mins, Mechanical wash at 80 degree F in 0.15% 1993 Standard
Reference detergent ‘WOB’ solution with 50 steel balls)
COLOUR CHANGE
STAINING ON ACETATE
STAINING ON COTTON
STAINING ON NYLON
STAINING ON POLYESTER
STAINING ON ACRYLIC
STAINING ON WOOL

(AATCC 15:2002)
COLOUR CHANGE
STAINING ON ACETATE
STAINING ON COTTON
STAINING ON NYLON
STAINING ON ACRYLIC
STAINING ON WOOL
May 18, 2006 18

Apparel Test Report No:____________________ Date:_______________ Page 3 of 4
(A) (B) REQUIREMENT

(AATCC 8:2001)
DRY
WET
(AATCC TS – 001)
COLOUR CHANGE

(AATCC TS – 001)
COLOUR CHANGE

(AATCC 16:1998 Option E; Xenon-Arc Lamp)
COLOUR CHANGE
(After 20 Fading Unit)
TENSILE STRENGTH
(ASTM D5034-1995(2001); CRE – 1” grab)
WARP (LB)
WEFT (LB)
TEARING STRENGTH
(ASTM D1424-1996-Elmendorf)
WARP YARNS TORN (LB)

WEFT YARNS TORN (LB)
FABRIC WEIGHT PER UNIT AREA

(ASTM D3776-1996; Option C)
(oz/sq.yd.)
(g/sq.m.)
FIBRE CONTENT
(AATCC 20-2002)
May 18, 2006 19

FLAMMABILITY
The apparatus and methods of testing were those described in 16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for the
Flammability of Clothing Textiles (CS-191-53)
Fabric Surface :
Preliminary Testing : Length Width
Test sample direction performance :
Original State After Drycleaning & Washing *

Burn Code Burn Code
(1) (1)
(2) (2)
Sample (3) (3)
(4) (4)
(A) (5) (5)
(6) (6)
(7) (7)
(8) (8)
(9) (9)
(10) (10)
Flammability Classification : Class Requirement : Class 1 (Pass)
Remarks : Class 1 - Normal Flammability

Textiles meeting these requirements are generally accepted by the trade as
having no unusual burning characteristics.
DNI = Did not ignite
* Drycleaning / Washing procedure is according to 16 CFR 1610:4(d) (e).
*** End of Report ***
May 18, 2006 20

APPAREL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS INDEX
Standard 1 Knit Garments - 100% Cotton 22

(Excluding Sleepwear, Swimwear, Outerwear)
Standard 2 Knit Garments - Cotton & Synthetic Blends 24

(Excluding Sleepwear, Swimwear, Outerwear)
Standard 3 Woven Garments - Tops, Blouses, Shirts, Dresses 27

Cotton, Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic (Excluding Denim)
Standard 4 Woven Garments – Bottoms & Skirts 31

(Excluding Denim & Swimwear)
Standard 5 Woven Garments - Silk, Linen, Wool, Rayon 34
Standard 6 Woven Garments - Corduroy, Velvet, Velveteen 37
Standard 7 Woven Garments - Denim, Madras, Chambray, Indigo Dyed 40
Standard 8 Woven Garments - Blazers, Lined 43
Standard 9 Outerwear - Knit 46
Standard 10 Outerwear - Woven 49

(Excluding Leather/Suede)
Standard 11 Sleepwear & Lingerie – Knit 52
Standard 12 Sleepwear & Lingerie - Woven 55
Standard 13 Sweaters 58
Standard 14 Swimwear – Knit 61
Standard 15 Swimwear - Woven 64
May 18, 2006 21

KNIT GARMENTS - 100% COTTON STANDARD #1
Excluding Sleepwear, Swimwear, Outerwear
Guideline Care Instructions: Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low
TEST PERFORMED REQUIREMENT REGULATION OR TEST METHOD
FABRIC QUALITIES
Thread Count, wales & As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3887
courses
Weight As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3776
Yarn Size As Specified (+/- 10%) ASTM D1059
Fiber Content
Single Fiber No Tolerance FTC Textile Fiber ID Act
FLAMMABILITY Class 1 Normal Title16 CFR 1610 or ASTM D1230
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
Shrinkage % Length % Width AATCC - 135, 150
Jersey, Interlock 5 X 5
Pique 7 X 5
Ribs, Spandex 7 X 7
Thermal 8 X 7
SKEWING 5% AATCC 179
COLORFASTNESS
Laundering AATCC 135, 150, 61
Color Change Grade 4
Staining Grade 3
Self-Staining Grade 5
Chlorine Bleach Grade 4 AATCC TS-001
Non-Chlorine Bleach Grade 4 AATCC TS-001
Crocking AATCC 8
Dry Grade 4 Grade 3*
Wet Grade 3 Grade 2*
*Exception: pigment, indigo sulfur
black, overdye, brushed or napped
Perspiration AATCC 15
Shade Change Grade 4
Staining Grade 3
Light AATCC 16 Option 3
Activewear Step 4 40 hours
Daywear/Sportswear Step 4 20 hours
May 18, 2006 22

KNIT GARMENTS – 100% COTTON STANDARD #1

STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Bursting Strength 45 psi ASTM D3786
Seam Strength 35 lb. ASTM D3787
Snap Strength – Tension Test 15 lb. 16 CFR 1500.52
Zipper Strength – Tension 15 lb. 16 CFR 1500.52
Test
Sequin & Appliqué Strength – 15 lb (for 10 seconds) 16 CFR 1500.52
Tension Test
FORMALDEHYDE
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling
Fiber Content FTC – Textile Fiber Products ID Act
Country of Origin FTC – Textile Fiber Products ID Act
Care Instructions FTC – Care Labeling Rule
Manufacturer Registration # FTC – Textile Fiber Products ID Act
(RN#)
GENERAL FABRIC REQUIREMENTS VISUAL
No flaws, holes or runs
No barre
No missed or dropped stitches
No exposed yarn ends or knots on face of fabric
GENERAL GARMENT REQUIREMENTS VISUAL

All components must be compatible with no differential
shrinkage
No noticeable puckering or twisting of fabric or seams
No skewing over 5%
DURABILITY VISUAL
Garments must not exhibit a noticeable change in
appearance or fit after reasonable wear and cleaning.
No fraying or raveling of buttonholes, trims or seams
No deterioration or delamination of fusible interfacing or
appliqués
No objectionable pilling, snagging, change in hand or frosting
of fabric
No deterioration of elastic
No bleeding or fraying of drawstring
No chipping, discoloration, rusting or pitting of snaps or
hardware
May 18, 2006 23

KNIT GARMENTS – 100% COTTON STANDARD #1

GARMENT CONSTRUCTION VISUAL
SEAM ALLOWANCE/TYPE Must be appropriate for end use and styling of garment as
indicated on purchase order
GARMENT All seams must be uniform and clean finished
Garment must be cut on grain
Topstitching must be uniform and required tension
No loose or broken stitches
No needle cutting and no repair sews
BAR TACKS/RIVETS At all stress areas

SNAPS/BUTTONS/HARDWARE Must be securely attached
Lead content of painted surfaces must not exceed 0.06% by
weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
Adult Garments End must be finished
May 18, 2006 24

KNIT GARMENTS - COTTON & SYNTHETIC BLENDS STANDARD #2
Excluding Sleepwear, Swimwear, Outerwear
FABRIC QUALITIES
Thread Count, wales & courses As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3887
Fiber Content
Blends 3% Tolerance FTC Textile Fiber ID Act
Pique 7 X 5
Ribs, Spandex 5 X 7
Thermal 7 X 7
Fleece, French Terry, Velour 6 X 5
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Self Staining Grade 5
Crocking AATCC 8
Staining Grade 3
Activewear Step 4 40 Hours
Daywear/Sportswear Step 4 20 Hours
May 18, 2006 25

KNIT GARMENTS – COTTON & SYNTHETIC BLENDS STANDARD #2

STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Zipper Strength – Tension Test 15 lb. 16 CFR 1500.52
Sequin & Appliqué Strength – 15 lb (for 10 seconds 16 CFR 1500.52
Tension Test
FORMALDEHYDE
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling
(RN#)

No barre

shrinkage
No skewing over 5%
DURABILITY VISUAL
appliqués
of fabric
hardware
May 18, 2006 26

KNIT GARMENTS – COTTON & SYNTHETIC BLENDS STANDARD #2


weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 27

WOVEN GARMENTS - TOPS, BLOUSES, SHIRTS, DRESSES STANDARD #3
COTTON, POLYESTER, NYLON, ACRYLIC (EXCLUDING DENIM)

FABRIC QUALITIES
Thread Count, wales & filling As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3775
Fiber Content
100% Cotton 4 X 4
Synthetic Blends 3 X 3
GARMENT APPEARANCE
Testing Required Only For Wrinkle Free or Durable Press Finishes
Fabric Smoothness AATCC 124
Cotton – Resin Treated Grade 3.5
Synthetics and Blends Grade 4
Seam Smoothness Grade 3 AATCC 88B
Crease Retention AATCC 143
Cotton – Resin Treated Grade 3
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
May 18, 2006 28

WOVEN GARMENTS – TOPS, BLOUSES, SHIRTS, DRESSES STANDARD #3

Staining Grade 3
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Fabric Strength 25 lb. ASTM D5034
Seam Strength ASTM D1683
Fabrics <3.0 oz/sq. yd 15 lb.
Fabrics >3.0 oz/sq. yd 20 lb.
Yarn Slippage ASTM D434, D1683
Tension Test
FORMALDEHYDE AATCC 112
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling
(RN#)
GENERAL FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

No barre
GENERAL GARMENT REQUIREMENTS

shrinkage
Garment must be cut on straight grain
May 18, 2006 29

WOVEN GARMENTS – TOPS, BLOUSES, SHIRTS, DRESSES STANDARD #3

GARMENT DURABILITY VISUAL
appliqués
No objectionable pilling, snagging, change in hand or frosting of
fabric
hardware
GARMENT VISUAL
CONSTRUCTION/FINISHING

weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
Adult Garments Ends must be finished
May 18, 2006 30

WOVEN GARMENTS – BOTTOMS & SKIRTS STANDARD #4
COTTON, POLYESTER, NYLON, ACRYLIC (EXCLUDING DENIM & SWIMWEAR

FABRIC QUALITIES
Thread Count, warp & filling As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3775
Fiber Content
100% Cotton 4 X 4
GARMENT APPEARANCE
Testing Required Only For Wrinkle Free or Durable Press Finishes
Fabric Smoothness AATCC 124
Cotton – Resin Treated Grade 3, 5
Seam Smoothness Grade 3 AATCC 88B
Crease Retention
Cotton – Resin Treated Grade 3
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
May 18, 2006 31


Staining Grade 3
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Yarn Slippage 15 lb. ASTM D434, D1683
Tension Test
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling
(RN#)

No barre
shrinkage
May 18, 2006 32


appliqués
fabric
hardware
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION/FINISHING VISUAL
SNAPS/BUTTONS/HARDWAR Must be securely attached
E Lead content of painted surfaces must not exceed 0.06% by
weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 33

WOVEN GARMENTS STANDARD #5
Guideline Care Instructions: Rayon & Rayon Blends - Machine Wash Cold, Line Dry or Dry Clean
Silk & Silk Blends – Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat or Dry Clean
Linen & Linen Blends - Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat or Dry Clean
Wool & Wool Blends - Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat or Dry Clean
FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
Shrinkage % Length % Width AATCC – 135, 150, 158
Machine / Hand Laundering 5 X 5
Dry Clean 2 X 2
COLORFASTNESS
Laundering or Dry Cleaning AATCC 135, 150, 61, 132, 158
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Staining Grade 3
Silk Step 4 10 Hours
May 18, 2006 34


STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Fabric Strength ASTM D5034
Fabrics < 3.0 oz/sq yd 20 lb.
Fabrics > 3.0 oz/sq yd 25 lb.
Yarn Slippage ASTM D434, D1683
Tension Test
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling
Manufacturer Registration(RN#) FTC – Textile Fiber Products ID Act
Wool Product Label # (WPL#) FTC – Wool Labeling Act
No barre
shrinkage
appliqués
of fabric
hardware
May 18, 2006 35



weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 36

WOVEN GARMENTS – CORDUROY, VELVET, VELVETEEN STANDARD #6
Guideline Care Instructions:
Unconstructed, Unlined – Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle, Tumble Dry Low
Constructed Lined – Dry Clean Only

FABRIC QUALITIES
Fabric Weight As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3776
Fiber Content
Shrinkage % Length % Width AATCC - 135, 150, 158
Machine Laundering 4 X 4
Dry Clean 2 X 2
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Dry Grade 3
Wet Grade 2
Staining Grade 3
May 18, 2006 37


STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Zipper Strength – Tension Test 16 CFR 1500.52
Tension Test
FORMALDEHYDE
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling
(RN#)

No barre

shrinkage

appliqués
fabric
hardware
May 18, 2006 38



weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 39

WOVEN GARMENTS – DENIM, MADRAS, CHAMBRAY, & INDIGO DYED STANDARD #7

FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
100% Cotton, Un-laundered 5 X 5
100% Cotton, Laundered 3 X 3
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Dry Grade 3
Wet Grade 2
Staining Grade 3
Ozone – Bleached Indigo Only Grade 3 – 1 Cycle AATCC 129
May 18, 2006 40


STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Fabrics >4.0 oz/sq. yd 35 lb
Tension Test
FORMALDEHYDE
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling

No barre

shrinkage
May 18, 2006 41


appliqués
of fabric
hardware

weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 42

WOVEN GARMENTS – BLAZERS, LINED STANDARD #8
Guideline Care Instructions: Dry Clean Only
FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
Shrinkage % Length % Width AATCC - 158
2 X 2
COLORFASTNESS
Dry Cleaning AATCC 132, 158
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Shell
Lining
*Exception: pigment, indigo9 sulfur
Lining
Staining Grade 4
Step 4 20 Hours
Ozone – Bleached Indigo Only Grade 3 – 1 Cycle AATCC 129
May 18, 2006 43


STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Shell 25 lb.
Lining 20 lb
Shell 25 lb.
Lining 20 lb.
Button/Snap Strength – 15 lb. 16 CFR 1500.52
Tension Test
Tension Test
FORMALDEHYDE
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling
No barre

shrinkage
May 18, 2006 44


appliqués
of fabric
hardware

weight
No sharp edges
May 18, 2006 45

OUTERWEAR – KNIT STANDARD #9
Guideline Care Instructions: Wool & Wool Blends – Dry Clean Only
Other Fibers – Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low
FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
Dry Clean 2 X 2
COLORFASTNESS
Laundering or Dry Cleaning AATCC 135, 150, 61, 132
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Shell
Lining
May 18, 2006 46


Lining
Staining Grade 3
Step 4 20 Hours
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Fabric Strength (Knit) ASTM D3786
Shell/Lining 45 psi
Fabric Strength (Woven) ASTM D5034
Lining 25 lb.
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Seam Strength (Knit) ASTM D3787
Shell/Lining 45 lb.
Seam Strength (Woven) ASTM D1683
Lining 25 lb.
Button/Snap Strength –
Tension Test 15 lb. 16 CFR 1500.52
Tension Test
FORMALDEHYDE
Adults 150ppm AATCC 112
Labeling
May 18, 2006 47


No barre

shrinkage

appliqués
of fabric
hardware

weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 48

OUTERWEAR – WOVEN (EXCLUDING LEATHER) STANDARD #10
Wool & Wool Blends – Dry Clean Only
Other Fibers – Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low
FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
Dry Clean 2 X 2
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Shell
Lining
Lining
Staining Grade 3
Step 4 20 Hours
May 18, 2006 49


STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Shell 35 lb.
Lining 25 lb.
Shell 35 lb.
Lining 25 lb.
Button/Snap Strength –
Tension Test 15 lb. 16 CFR 1500.52
Tension Test
WATER REPELLENCY
Water Repellency – If Required AATCC 22
90 Un-washed
70 Washed
Water Resistance – If Required 1 gram leakage max. AATCC 35
Adults 150ppm
Labeling
No barre

shrinkage
May 18, 2006 50


appliqués
fabric
hardware

weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 51

SLEEPWEAR & LINGERIE – KNIT STANDARD #11

FABRIC QUALITIES
courses
Fiber Content
FLAMMABILITY
All Fabrics Class 1 Normal Title16 CFR 1610 or ASTM D1230
Pique 7 X 5
Ribs, Spandex 5 X 7
Thermal 7 X 7
Fleece, French Terry, Velour 6 X 5
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Staining Grade 3
Step 4 10 Hours
May 18, 2006 52


STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Sequin & Appliqué Strength – 15 lb (for 10 16 CFR 1500.52
Tension Test seconds)
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling

No barre
shrinkage
appliqués
of fabric
hardware
May 18, 2006 53


weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 54

SLEEPWEAR & LINGERIE – WOVEN STANDARD #12

FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
FLAMMABILITY
All Fabrics Class 1 Normal Title16 CFR 1610 or ASTM D1230
Cotton – Non-raised Surface 4 X 4
Cotton – Raised Surface 5 X 5
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Staining Grade 3
Step 4 10 Hours
May 18, 2006 55


STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Fabric Strength
Fabrics <3.0 oz/sq. yd 20 lb. ASTM D5034
Seam Strength
Fabrics <3.0 oz/sq. yd 15 lb. ASTM D1683
Yarn Slippage
Fabrics <3.0 oz/sq. yd 10 lb. ASTM D434, D1683
Fabrics >3.0 oz/sq. yd 15 lb
Snap Strength – Tension Test 16 CFR 1500.52
Zipper Strength – Tension Test 16 CFR 1500.52
Tension Test

Adults 150 ppm
Labeling

No barre

shrinkage
May 18, 2006 56


appliqués
of fabric
hardware
GARMENT VISUAL
CONSTRUCTION/FINISHING
weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 57

SWEATERS STANDARD #13
Guideline Care Instructions: Acrylic & Acrylic Blends, Cotton & Cotton Blends -
Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle, Tumble Dry Low
Silk & Silk Blends, Wool & Wool Blends, Ramie & Linen Blends
Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat or Dry Clean
FABRIC QUALITIES
Thread Count, wales & courses As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3887
Fiber Content
Shrinkage % Length % Width AATCC – 150, 158
Machine / Hand Laundering 5 X 5
Dry Clean 3 X 3
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
black, over dye, brushed or napped
Staining Grade 3
Active wear Step 4 40 Hours
May 18, 2006 58


STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Tension Test
FORMALDEHYDE
Adults 150 ppm
Labeling
(RN#)

No barre

shrinkage
No skewing over 5%
DURABILITY VISUAL
appliqués
of fabric
hardware
May 18, 2006 59



weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 60

SWIMWEAR – KNIT STANDARD #14
Guideline Care Instructions: Hand Wash Cold, Line Dry
FABRIC QUALITIES
courses
Fiber Content
Ribs, Spandex 5 X 7
Other 7 X 5
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Pool Water AATCC 162
Staining Grade 3
Sea Water AATCC 106
Staining Grade 3
Perspiration
Shade Change Grade 4 AATCC 15
Staining Grade 3
May 18, 2006 61


Step 4 40 Hours
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Bursting Strength 45 psi ASTM D 3786
Seam Strength 35 lb. ASTM D 3787
Tension Test
Adults 150ppm
Labeling
No barre
shrinkage
No skewing over 5%

appliqués
of fabric
hardware
May 18, 2006 62


weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 63

SWIMWEAR – WOVEN STANDARD #15
FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
100% Cotton 4 X 4
COLORFASTNESS
Staining Grade 3
Crocking AATCC 8
Pool Water AATCC 162
Staining Grade 3
Sea Water AATCC 106
Staining Grade 3
Staining Grade 3
May 18, 2006 64


Step 4 40 Hours
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength 25 lb. ASTM D5034
Tension Test
Adults 150ppm
Labeling
No barre
shrinkage
appliqués
of fabric
hardware
May 18, 2006 65


weight
No sharp edges
DRAWSTRINGS
May 18, 2006 66

ANCHOR BLUE APPAREL PRICING
Middle Central USA
Asia India Europe
East America
Package Price
FABRIC PACKAGE TESTS $124 $80 $182 $156 $220
Fabric Count
Fabric Weight
Dimensional Stability to Laundering or Dry Cleaning
Appearance after Laundering or Dry Cleaning
Colorfastness To Laundering or Dry Cleaning
Colorfastness To Chlorine Bleach
Colorfastness To Non-chlorine Bleach
Colorfastness To Crocking
Colorfastness to Perspiration
Colorfastness To Light (20 AFU)
FALSE
ADDITIONAL COLORS $92 $72 $171 $106 $107
Colorfastness to Laundering or Dry Cleaning
Colorfastness To Chlorine Bleach
Colorfastness To Non-chlorine Bleach
Colorfastness To Crocking
Colorfastness to Perspiration
Colorfastness To Light (20 AFU)
GARMENT TESTS $92 $72 $146 $109 $147

Dimensional Stability in Laundering or Dry Cleaning
Colorfastness To Laundering or Dry Cleaning
Skewing (Torque/Spirality) (Knits and sweaters only)
Appearance after Laundering or Drycleaning
Seam Strength
Tension Test on Components (5 pc.)
FALSE
ADDITIONAL TESTS 30% 0% 30% 30% 30%
Wearing Apparel Flammability (Suspect Fabrics) $28 $19 $39 $43 $81
Yarn Size (per yarn) $10 $3 $13 $13 $36
Fiber Analysis (Two Fibers) $18 $9 $18 $24 $89
Bursting Strength $17 $9 $23 $20 $73
Tensile Strength $13 $9 $16 $14 $51
Colorfastness To Pool Water $14 $13 $34 $18 $50
Colorfastness To Sea Water $8 $8 $10 $11 $32
Minimum Report Charge $23.00 $4.00 $28.00 $ - $110.00
Note:
Additional / Failed tests will be retested at 30% discount applied from regional lab price list. India: Full regional prices
May 18, 2006 67

SGS Labs:
Asia: Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
India: New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Tirupur, Thane (Bombay)
Middle East: Dubai, Egypt, Turkey
Central America: Guatemala
USA and Europe: UK, New Jersey, California
May 18, 2006
May 18, 2006 68

HOME TEXTILES
AND
HARDLINE ACCESSORIES
TESTING MANUAL
May 8, 2006
May 18, 2006 69

SECTION 1
HOME TEXTILES
BELTS
HANDBAGS
STUFFED PILLOWS
BED CANOPY
RUGS
BLANKETS/THROWS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Manual Revision Log …………………………………………………………………………. 4
Contacts……………………………………………………………………………..………….… 5
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Sample Requirements...…………………………………………………………………………. 8
U. S. Government Regulations…………………………………………………………………. 9
Testing Procedures………………………………………………………………….……………. 10
ANCHOR BLUE Test Requirements...……………………………………..………….………. 11
Approved SGS Laboratories …………………………………………………………………… 13
Laboratory Test Request Form…………………………………………………………………. 17
Sample Test Report ……………………………………………..………………………………. 18
Performance Standards Index………………………………………………………………….. 22
ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards ……………………………………………………… 23
ANCHOR BLUE Pricing………………………………………………………………………….. 84
May 18, 2006 71

MANUAL REVISION LOG

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1 COPY: May 2006 Karen McGuire
May 18, 2006 72

CONTACTS
ANCHOR BLUE
Ms. Vickie Nellor

VP of Production / Sourcing
2501 E, Guasti Road
Ontario, CA 91761
Telephone: 909-605-5253
Fax: 909-605-5556
Email : vickienellor@anchorblue.com
Ms. Janet Hughes

Vendor Compliance Manager
Telephone : 909-605-5130
Email: janethughes@anchorblue.com
SGS USTC
US Key Account Manager

Mr. Joel Cass
Rancho Cucamongo
CA 91730
Telephone: 714-536-2271
Cell: 323-350-0466
Account Coordinator
Ms. Nicole Effenberger
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Telephone: 973-575-5252
Fax: 973-575-8271
Email: nicole.effenberger@sgs.com
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CONTACTS (continued)
SGS USTC
US Key Account Manager:
Kimberly Richardson
Rancho Cucamonga
CA 91730
Telephone: 909-483-0250
Cell: 714-815-3955
Email: kim.richardson@sgs.com
US Technical Support
Ms Karen McGuire
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Telephone: 973-575-5252
Cell: 860-466-9495
Fax: 973-575-8271
Email: karen.mcguire@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 74

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
 Performance testing serves to assure product durability, safety, and compliance with government regulations,
consumer satisfaction and reduced customer returns.
 These Standard Operating Procedures and Performance Standards have been developed by SGS as a
combined result of testing experience, participation in national standards organizations, and input from
ANCHOR BLUE and industry leaders around the world.
 The Performance Standards are listed by major merchandise category, and define specific performance
parameters. These standards are further detailed according to woven or knit construction, by fiber, by type of
color application, and by finishing technique. Each factor will influence performance requirements and
tolerances.
 ANCHOR BLUE requires that all merchandise meet or exceed the outlined performance requirements and
meet guideline care instructions. Tests will be conducted at SGS laboratories, and a SGS laboratory report
with a favorable rating must be attained prior to production and shipping of merchandise.
 All reports will be reviewed and evaluated by ANCHOR BLUE’S Quality Assurance Division.
 This manual applies to ANCHOR BLUE and all its subsidiaries and divisions and is not to be reproduced, in
part or in whole, without written permission from ANCHOR BLUE and SGS.
ASTM……………………………...The American Society for Testing and Materials

www.astm.org
AATCC……………………………The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

www.aatcc.org
CPSC………………………………Consumer Product Safety Commission

www.cpsc.gov
FTC…………………………………Federal Trade Commission

www.ftc.gov
CFR………………………………..Code of Federal Regulations

Can be found on the CPSC website www.cpsc.gov or www.access.gpo.gov
May 18, 2006 75

SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS
Fabric Sample Requirements:

 Two yards of one color and one yard of each additional color.
 All colorfastness testing must be conducted on bulk production colors.
 For styles that will be colorblocked or have contrasting trim each combo will be sewn together
with it’s contrasting trim.
To avoid delays, duplication of tests and to reduce cost, all colors must be submitted at the same time.
Garment Sample Requirements:

 Garments that are colorblocked or have decorative trims, such as appliqués, ribbons, bows, etc. require three
samples (one sample to be used as a control).
 Garments that are solid or an overall pattern require only two samples. The lab may cut a swatch from the
garment to be used as the control.
 Garments must contain all accessories (buttons, zippers, trims, interlining, etc.) that will be used in bulk
production. The actual manufacturer must make the sample on production machinery.
 Component testing (buttons snaps zippers, etc.) require five (5) samples, mock-ups along with the garments
are permissible.
 In garment stage, testing will be conducted on one color only.
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U. S. GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
 Code of Federal Regulations – Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles
 FTC Trade Regulation Rule for Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel
 FTC Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
 FTC Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act
 FTC Guides for the Feather and Down Products Industry
 FTC Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act
 CPSC Rules and Regulations
May 18, 2006 77

TESTING PROCEDURES
 Provide vendor with a copy of ANCHOR BLUE Quality Assurance Manual.

 Identify the styles to be tested and determine the specific tests to be conducted.
 Propose Care Label.
 Timely sample submission to the local SGS Laboratory, with a copy of the completed SGS Test Request
Form.
 All Performance Standards must be met before care labels are ordered. If care labels are ordered prior to
obtaining passing test results are received and new care labels are required, vendor will be responsible to
order new labels at his own expense.
 Failed samples will be returned to Anchor Blue at the vendor’s expense.
 Distribute ANCHOR BLUE Quality Assurance manual to approved SGS Laboratories

a) M – Meets ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards
b) F – Fails to meet ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards
 Report is to include results, requirements, pass/fail and conclusion.
 Care label is to be verified/corrected
 Reports are to be issued within five (5) business days via email or fax to:
b) ANCHOR BLUE, Vendor Compliance Manager: janethughes@anchorblue.com.
 A hard copy of the report and sample (s) are to be sent to ANCHOR BLUE’S office. The tested sample(s)
and control(s) must be identified with the Report # and Style #.
c) Failed reports and sample (s) are to be returned at once.
d) Passed reports and sample (s) will be returned twice a month.
May 18, 2006 78

ANCHOR BLUE TEST REQUIREMENTS
Belts Handbags
PACKAGE TEST LIST Leather &
Fabric
Individual Tests
Dimensional Stability in Laundering (3 cycles) Fabric Belt
or Dry Cleaning (1 cycle)
Appearance after Laundering or Dry cleaning Fabric Belt
Colorfastness to Laundering or DC (Actual) Fabric Belt
Staining evaluated after 1 wash, shade change evaluated
after 3 washes / 1 DC
Colorfastness to Crocking X X
Colorfastness to Light (Silk, Swimwear and Activewear) Fabric Belt X
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach Fabric Belt
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach Fabric Belt
Colorfastness to Water (Handbags Only) X
Fabric Weight Fabric Belt X
Thread Count Fabric Belt X
Seam Strength X X
Component Strength (Snaps, Zippers, Buttons) X X
Zipper Strength Properties (Handbags Only) X
Flammability (Suspect fabrics only) Fabric Belt Exempt
Fiber Composition (Two or more fibers) Fabric Belt X
Yarn Size Fabric Belt
Tensile Strength (Woven) Fabric Belt X
Tear Strength X
Water Resistance (Handbags Only) X
Corrosion Resistance X
Lead in Paint (Handbags Only) X
Abrasion Resistance (Handbags Only) X
Finish Adhesion (Leather Handbags Only) X
Resistance to Cracking (Leather / Vinyl Handbags Only) X
May 18, 2006 79

ANCHOR BLUE TEST REQUIREMENTS
Pillows Bed Rugs Blanket

PACKAGE TEST LIST Canopy
INDIVIDUAL Tests
Fiber Content X X X X
Dimensional Stability in Laundering or Dry Cleaning X X Spot Clean X
(If Applicable)
Appearance after Laundering or Dry cleaning or Spot X X
Clean
Colorfastness to Laundering or DC or Spot Clean X X X
Colorfastness to Rug Spot Cleaning X
Colorfastness to Crocking X X X X
Before and
after wash or
DC
Colorfastness to Light X X X X
Colorfastness To Perspiration X
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach X X X
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach X X X
Colorfastness to Rug Back Staining X
Fabric Weight X X X
Seam Strength X
Pull Test (Decorative Attachments or Beads, Buttons, etc.) X X X
Flammability X Large Rug Blanket
Only Flammabilit
y
Yarn Size X X X
Thread Count X X
Tensile Strength (Woven Only) X X X
May 18, 2006 80

SGS India – Gurgaon (New Delhi) SGS India – Chennai (Madras)

SGS India Ltd. SGS Lab House
250 Udyog Vihar,P No 21, New Street, Kottur
Phase IV Chennai 600 085
Gurgaon 122015 INDIA
INDIA Phone :
Phone: (91-44) 447.67.61(Textile)
91(124)2399990-98 (91-44) 447.09.15 (Textile)
Telefax: Telefax :
91 124 2399766 (91-44) 447.03.17 (Textile)
CONTACTS: Rahul Garg/Charan Singh CONTACT: Anitha Jeyeraj
E Mail : rahul.garg@sgs.com/charan.singh@sgs.com Email : anitha.jeyeraj@sgs.com
SGS India – Thane (Bombay) SGS India – Tirupur
SGS India Ltd. 350-A Bagyalakshmi Complex
nd
A-77 Main Road #16 2 Floor,Avinashi Road
Wagle Industrial Estate Tirupur 641602
Thane 400 604 Mumbai INDIA
INDIA Phone:
Phone: (91-421) 2204091
(91-22) 582.07.77 (91-22) 582.35.38 Telefax:
Telefax91-22) 580.00.21 (91-421) 220 4092
CONTACT: Biplab Chakraborty CONTACT: P M Reddy
E Mail : biplab.chakraborty@sgs.com E Mail :P.M.Reddy@sgs.com
SGS India – Bangalore Sample Collection Center: Ludhiana,
India
SGS India Pvt Ltd. SGS
th st
No. 23, Siva Arcade, 29 Main, 1 Stage, 405, Savitri Complex, Dholewal
BTM Layout Chowk, GT Road, Ludhiana
Bangalore 560 076 INDIA
INDIA Phone:
Phone: 91-161-2537950/51
(91-80) 26789025 – 28 CONTACT: Deepak Sharma
Telefax: Email: Deepak_sharma@sgs.com
(91-80) 26787820
CONTACT: Mr. Subrata Das
Email: subrata.das@sgs.com
Sample Collection Center: Sample Collection Center: Kolkata,
Ahmedabad, India India
SGS SGS
410,Sampada,Mithakali Six Roads Post office 2330,Delta House 4
Navrangpura,Ahmedabad Govt place north Kolkatta
INDIA INDIA
Phone: Phone:
91-079-5842525/772 91-33-24583392
CONTACT: Manoj Pathak CONTACT : Manoranjan Jena
Email: manoj_pathak@sgs.com Email : manoranjan_jena@sgs.com
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Sample Collection Center : Delhi, Sample Collection Center : Panipat,
India India
SGS SGS
B-283,Ground Floor 102,Prakash Guest House
Okhla Industrial Area ,Phase 1 GT Road,Panipat
New Delhi INDIA
INDIA Phone:
Phone: 091-180-2632837/5987
9899101279 CONTACT: Mr Pratap
CONTACT: Mr Shiam
Email :shiam_sunder@sgs.com
SGS Turkey SGS Sri Lanka
Abide-i Hurriyet cad. Gecit Sok. No:10 Kat:2 SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
34381 Sisli/ Istanbul Turkey 140, Vauxhall Street
Phone: Colombo 2
90 212 225 00 34 SRI LANKA
Telefax: Phone: 2300890/1
90 212 296 47 82 Telefax: 2300890/1
CONTACTS: Nadin Hacerestunc (x211, 212) CONTACTS:
Nazli Sahin (x219) Roshan Peries
Email : Nadin.hacerestunc@sgs.com Email: Roshan.peries@sgs.com
Nazli. Sahin@sgs.com Sumathy Rajasingham
Email: Sumathy.rajasingham
SGS Pakistan – Lahore SGS Pakistan – Karachi
SGS Pakistan (Private) Limited SGS Pakistan (Private) Limited
6 D, Upper Mall, Canal Bank 22/D Block 6, Pechs – P.O. Box 12538
Lahore Karachi 75400
PAKISTAN PAKISTAN
Phone: Phone:
92-42-5716833-6 (92-21) 454.02.60-65/ (92-21) 454.32.35
Telefax: (92-21) 454.18.79
92-42-571837 Telefax:
CONTACT: Sabbara Zafar (92-21) 454.88.24/ (92-21) 452.72.49
Email: Sabbara.zafar@sgs.com CONTACT: Abdul Razzak Lakhani
Email: abdul.razzak.lakhani@sgs.com
SGS China (Shanghai) SGS Hong Kong
SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. SGS Hong Kong Limited
rd
1/F, 3 Building 5/F – 8/F, Metropole Square
No. 889 Yishan Road 2 On Yiu Street, Siu Lek Yuen
Shanghai 200233 Shatin, Hong Kong
CHINA Phone:
Phone: (852) 23.34.44.81
(86-21) 54 64 45 50 (852) 23.64.22.72 (Lab)
Telefax: Telefax:
(86-21) 64.95.17.17 (852) 23342461
(86-21) 64.95.87.63 (Textile Lab) (852) 27643276(Lab)
CONTACT: Ms. Carol Chen CONTACT: Ms. Catherine Lung
Email: carol.chen@sgs.com Email: catherine.lung@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 82

SGS China (Changzhou) SGS China (Guangzhou)
SGS- CSTC SGS-CSTC
Room 203 No. 1 Punan Road 198 KEZHU Road, SCIENTECH Park Guangzhou
Changzhou, Jiangsu, Economic & Technology Development District,
Guangzhou, Guangdong, CHINA 510663
CHINA 213001
Phone:
Phone: (86-20) 8215 5656
0086-519-6903383/6903385 Telefax:
Telefax: (86-20) 8207 5165
0086-519-6903381 CONTACT: Amos Lin
CONTACT: Carol Chen Email: Amos.Lin@sgs.com
Email: carol.chen@sgs.com
SGS Taiwan SGS Singapore
SGS Taiwan Limited SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore PTE LTD
136-1, Wu Kung Road 26 Ayer Rajah Crescent #03-07
Wuku Industrial Zone Ayer Rajah Industrial Estate
P.O. Box 312 Singapore 139944
Taipei County 248 TAIWAN SINGAPORE
Phone: (886-2) 22.99.39.39/ (886-2) 22.99.29.11 Phone:
Telefax: (65) 6778.15.50
(886-2) 22.99.32.59 Telefax:
(886-2) 22.99.32.27 (Textile Lab.) (65) 6779.05.49
CONTACT: Cindy Chen CONTACT: Ms YC Tham
Email: cindy.chen@sgs.com Email: yc.tham@sgs.com
SGS Thailand SGS Japan
SGS (Thailand) Limited Japan Spinners Inspection Foundation
41/23 Soi Rama III 59 18 – 15, Uemachi 1- Chome
Rama III Road, Chongnonsee Chou-Ku
Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 THAILAND Osaka 540-0005, Japan
Phone: Phone:
(66-2) 294.74.85-9/ (66-2) 683.05.41-7 81-6-6762-5885
Telefax: 81-6-6762-5905 (Direct)
(66-2) 294.78.84 Contact:
(66-2) 683.07.58 Mr. Yukimasa Yasuda
CONTACT: Mali Jattawong Email: yasuda@boken.or.jp
Email: mali.jattawong@sgs.com Ikuko Watanabe
Email: Ikuko.Watanabe@sgs.com
SGS Korea SGS Philippines
SGS Korea Co., Ltd. SGS Philippines
th th nd
11 & 12 floors, ChungRyong Building 2 Floor Alegria Bldg.
98-38 GalWal-dong, Yongsan-Ku 2229 Chino Roces Avenue
Seoul PO Box 2174 MCPO 1261
KOREA (REPUBLIC OF) Makati City, Manila, Philippines
Phone: Phone:
(82-2) 709.45.42 M (0632) 8175656
Telefax: (82-2) 793.81.42 Telefax :
CONTACT: Kate Lee and Jason Han (0632) 7502946
Email: Kate.Lee@sgs.com and Jason.han@sgs.com CONTACT : Leah Jaboli
Email : Leah.jaboli@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 83

SGS USA – California SGS Bangladesh
SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc. SGS Bangladesh
th
8385 White Oak Avenue 7 Floor Noor Tower
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 1/f Free School Street
USA 73 Sonargaon Road
Phone: Dhaka 1205 BANGLADESH
(909) 483-0250 Phone:
Telefax: 880 2 967 6490
(909) 483-0336 Telefax 880 2 967 6495
CONTACT: Mr. Salman Ehsan CONTACT: Yeasmin Akhter
Email salman.ehsan@sgs.com Email: yeasmin.akhter@sgs.com
SGS USA – New Jersey SGS United Kingdom
SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc. Oakwood House
291 Fairfield Avenue City Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004 Bradford, West Yorkshire
USA BD8 8JY
Phone: UNITED KINGDOM
(973) 575-5252 Phone: 44 1274 760400
Telefax: Telefax: 44 1274 760418
(973) 575-1193 CONTACTS: Amanda Howard and Ian Strudwick
CONTACT: Mr. Greg Kolbeck Email: Amanda.howard@sgs.com
Email: greg.kolbeck@sgs.com Ian.strudwick@sgs.com
SGS Guatemala SGS Mauritius
Textile Laboratory, SGS de Guatemala S.A. SGS House
42 calle 23-00 zona 12 Bodega No. 3 Valentina
01012 Guatemala, C.A. Phoenix
Guatemala Mauritius
Phone: Phone: (230) 696 8808
502-2470-3394 Telefax: (230) 696 7088
Telefax: CONTACT: Mr. Zikriya Bolaky
502-2470-3396 Aktar Emrith
CONTACT: Mr. Carlos Juarez Email: Zikriya.Bolaky@sgs.com
Email: carlos.juarez@sgs.com or CC: Aktar.emrith@sgs.com
SGS.Guatemala@sgs.com
SGS Dubai, UAE SGS Egypt
SGS Gulf Ltd.
Office Block 6
Ras Al Khor Complex
Al
May 18, 2006 84


ANCHOR BLUE HOME TEXTILES
TEST REQUEST FORM
DIVISION: CONTACT PERSON:
VENDOR: EMAIL:
ADDRESS:
PHONE: FAX:
REPORTS TO:
SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: END USE:
COLOR: SUPPLIER #:
STYLE #: PO# / REF#:
MFG: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
FIBER CONTENT: WEIGHT:
FABRIC: CONSTRUCTION:
COUNT:
Category Testing: (double click on box, select

“check”)
Belts – Leather & Fabric Bed Canopy
Handbags Rugs
Pillows Additional Colors
Retest: Previous Report Number: _____________________ Date: _________________
Colorfastness to Non- Resistance to Cracking

Individual Tests (Please specify below): Chlorine Bleach Colorfastness to Water
Dimensional Stability Pilling Zipper Strength
Colorfastness to Laundering / Flammability Tensile Strength
DC Fiber Content Tear Strength
Colorfastness to Crocking Thread Count Corrosion Resistance
Colorfastness to Light Fabric Weight Component Strength
Colorfastness to Perspiration Lead in Paint Colorfastness to Rug
Colorfastness to Chlorine Back Staining
Bleach
SUPPLIER SIGNATURE:
DATE:
NOTE: Applicant is hereby authorizing SGS to provide a copy of the lab test results to ANCHOR BLUE
Service Required: □ Regular (5 days) □ Express (3 days) □ Return Residual Sample
(800) 777-TEST (8378) / www.sgs.com
May 18, 2006 85

Test Report No:______________________ Date:_____________ Page 1 of 4
OVERALL RATING
PASS
FAIL
ANCHOR BLUE
VENDOR NAME :
SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION :
END USE:
CONTACT:
COLOR :
FABRIC/GARMENT ORDER:
STYLE :
ANCHOR BLUE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN :
CONTACT :
FIBRE CONTENT : WEIGHT :
DATE :
RETEST PREVIOUS REPORT NO.
Applicant’s Submitted SGS Recommended
Care Instruction: Care Instruction :
TEST PASS FAIL REMARKS

rd
DIMENSIONAL CHANGE AFTER 3 WASHING
rd
FABRIC WEIGHT
TENSILE STRENGTH
TEARING STRENGTH
FLAMMABILITY
FIBRE CONTENT
PASS = Meets ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards
FAIL = Fails to meet ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standard
CONCLUSION:

SGS.
May 18, 2006 86

Test Results:
REQUIREMENT
(A) (B)
rd
DIMENSIONAL CHANGES AFTER 3 WASHING
WARP/LENGTH (%)
WEFT/WIDTH (%)
rd
Observation on washed sample (A) & (B) :

(Ref. AATCC 61-2001 Test No. 2A, 45 mins, Mechanical wash at 80 degree F in 0.15% 1993 Standard
Reference detergent ‘WOB’ solution with 50 steel balls)
COLOUR CHANGE
STAINING ON ACETATE
STAINING ON COTTON
STAINING ON NYLON
STAINING ON ACRYLIC
STAINING ON WOOL

(AATCC 15:2002)
COLOUR CHANGE
STAINING ON ACETATE
STAINING ON COTTON
STAINING ON NYLON
STAINING ON ACRYLIC
STAINING ON WOOL
May 18, 2006 87

Test Report No:____________________ Date:_______________ Page 3 of 4
(A) (B) REQUIREMENT

(AATCC 8:2001)
DRY
WET
(AATCC TS – 001)
COLOUR CHANGE

(AATCC TS – 001)
COLOUR CHANGE

(AATCC 16:1998 Option E; Xenon-Arc Lamp)
COLOUR CHANGE
(After 20 Fading Unit)
TENSILE STRENGTH
(ASTM D5034-1995(2001); CRE – 1” grab)
WARP (LB)
WEFT (LB)
TEARING STRENGTH
(ASTM D1424-1996-Elmendorf)
WARP YARNS TORN (LB)

WEFT YARNS TORN (LB)
FABRIC WEIGHT PER UNIT AREA

(ASTM D3776-1996; Option C)
(oz/sq.yd.)
(g/sq.m.)
FIBRE CONTENT
(AATCC 20-2002)
May 18, 2006 88

FLAMMABILITY
The apparatus and methods of testing were those described in 16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for the
Flammability of Clothing Textiles (CS-191-53)
Fabric Surface :
Preliminary Testing : Length Width
Test sample direction performance :
Original State After Drycleaning & Washing *

Burn Code Burn Code
(1) (1)
(2) (2)
Sample (3) (3)
(4) (4)
(A) (5) (5)
(6) (6)
(7) (7)
(8) (8)
(9) (9)
(10) (10)
Flammability Classification : Class Requirement : Class 1 (Pass)
Remarks : Class 1 - Normal Flammability

Textiles meeting these requirements are generally accepted by the trade as
having no unusual burning characteristics.
DNI = Did not ignite
35 Drycleaning / Washing procedure is according to 16 CFR 1610:4(d) (e).
May 18, 2006 89

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS INDEX
Standard 1 Belts – Leather & Fabric 24
Standard 2 Handbags 25
Standard 3 Stuffed Pillows 27
Standard 4 Decorative Bed Canopy 30
Standard 5 Rugs 32
Standard 6 Blankets 34
May 18, 2006 90

BELTS Leather/Textile Materials STANDARD # 1

LEATHER BELTS:
CHEMICAL TESTS
Ph >3.5 ASTM D2810
Total Ash (1 composite sample) 1% - 8% ASTM D2617
Oil & Grease (1 composite 8% - 25% ASTM D3495
sample)
STRENGTH TESTS
Thickness As specified(+/- 1/2 oz) ASTM D1814 or ASTM D1813
Tensile Strength 2500 lbs ASTM D2209
Elongation 25% - 40% @ 100 lbs ASTM D2211
Buckle Tear Strength Flexing ASTM D4831
Bending Crack Resistance 1/4”mandrel – no ASTM D6075
cracking
COLORFASTNESS TESTS
Crocking ASTM D5053
Dry Grade : 4
Wet Grade : 3.5
Staining Resistance – flesh Grade : 3 ASTM D6012
surface
Lightfastness (fading resistance) No Color Change after AATCC 16
96 hrs.
TEXTILE MATERIAL BELTS:
FABRIC QUALITIES
Fabric Weight +/- 5% ASTM D3776
Thread Count +/- 5% ASTM D3775
Yarn Size +/- 5% ASTM D1059
Thickness +/- 5%
Fiber Content 100%: No tolerance AATCC 20 / 20A
Blends: +/-3%
COLOR FASTNESS
Crocking AATCC 8
Dry Grade 4
Wet Grade 3
Light – 20 Fading Units Grade 4 AATCC 16
Water AATCC 107
Color Change Grade 4.0
Staining Grade 3.0
Self Staining Grade 5.0
Atmosphere Fumes Grade 4.0 AATCC 23
STRENGTH
Tensile Strength 50 lbs ASTM D5034
Bonding Strength 10 lbs ASTM D1424
Hole Pullout Strength 25 lbs In-house Method
Resistance to Corrosion – metal No visual change or In-House Method
corrosion after 24 hours
soaking in saline solution
Lead in Surface Coating 0.06% by weight CPSA 16 CFR 1303
May 18, 2006 91

HANDBAGS STANDARD #2
Leather / Vinyl / Fabric

TEST PERFORMED REQUIREMENT REGULATION OR
TEST METHOD
FABRIC QUALITIES
Thickness – Fabric / Leather As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D1777 / ASTM D1818
Weight – Fabric / Leather As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3775 / ASTM D2346
Thread Count As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3775
COMPOSITION
Leather Approved English name must be stated
Fiber Content
FLAMMABILITY Class 1 Title 16 CFR 1610
COLORFASTNESS
Crocking AATCC 8
Leather/Denim Vinyl Fabric Lining
Dry Grade 3 4 4 4
Wet Grade 2 3 3 3
Water Spotting Grade 4 AATCC 104
Water AATCC 107
Staining Grade 4
Light, 20 Hours Step 4 AATCC 16E
No discoloration or change in Scotch Tape Test
Finish Adhesion – Leather Only appearance or finish SGS Method
SOIL RELEASE Grade 4 AATCC 130
(Soil Release Treated Fabrics Only)
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Tensile ASTM D5034
Shell 40 lb.
Lining 20 lb.
Tear Strength ASTM D1424
Shell 3 lb.
Lining 2 lb.
Bar Tack Reinforcement 15 lb. ASTM D 1682
Resistance to Cracking, 0 degrees No cracking, chipping, or ASTM D2136

F – 4 hours (Leather/Vinyl Only) noticeable change in hand
Snap / Component Strength –

Tension 15 lb. 16 CFR 1500.53F
May 18, 2006 92

HANDBAGS STANDARD #2
Leather / Vinyl / Fabric

TEST METHOD
SEAM PROPERTIES
Lining Seams – Woven Fabric 15 lb.
Lining seams – Vinyl 10 lb.
Handle / Strap Strength 25 lb.
Zipper Tape Attachment Strength 25 lb.
ZIPPER STRENGTH ASTM D2061

PROPERTIES
Scoop Pull Strength 10 lb.
Stops / Slider, Open & Closed 10 lb.
Position
Chain Crosswise Strength 15 lb.
Slider Pull Strength 15 lb.
Resistance to Slider Torque 2 in/lb.
Smooth Operability 2 lbs
CORROSION RESISTANCE 48 hours @ 98% RH @ 135F

Hardware / Buckles No Corrosion of Finish
No Color Change
WATER REPELLENCY (if claimed) AATCC 22

Spray Test 80 Un-washed
ABRASION RESISTANCE ASTM D3884 (Taber)
DEHP ASTM D3421

Children’s PVC Only None Present
LEAD IN PAINT 0.06% by weight max. 16 CFR 1303
LABELING
Fiber Content FTC – Textiles Fiber Products ID Act
Type of Leather FTC – Guidelines for Leather
Country of Origin FTC – Textiles Fiber Products ID Act
Care Instructions As per Anchor Blue specifications FTC – Care Labeling Rule
(RN#)
May 18, 2006 93

STANDARD #3
STUFFED PILLOWS
Bed Pillows, Toss Pillows, Decorative Pillows
Guideline Care Instructions: Dry Clean or Professional Cleaning Only or Spot Clean with
a Fabric Stain Remover

FABRIC QUALITIES
Thread Count, wales & filling As Specified (+/- 5%) ASTM D3775
Fiber Content
FLAMMABILITY Exempt California Tech Bulletin 117
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY VISUAL

Shrinkage % % Length %Width AATCC – 135, 150, 158
Laundering 4% X 4%
Dry Cleaning 2% X 2%
COLORFASTNESS
Laundering/Dry Clean AATCC 135, 150, 61, 132
Color Change Grade 4 Grade 3*
Staining Grade 3
Static Wetting* AATCC 107
Staining Grade 3
Chlorine Bleach Grade 4.5 AATCC TS-001
Non-Chlorine Bleach Grade 4.5 AATCC TS-001
Crocking* AATCC 8
Wet Grade 3.5 Grade 2*
black, overdye
*Test not required for white or natural color fabrics.
Step 4 20 Hours
May 18, 2006 94

STANDARD #3
STUFFED PILLOWS
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Decorative Attachments (Buttons, Beads, Etc.) ASTM F963
Fabric<80 gsm 10 lb.
Fabric>80 gsm 15 lb.
Labeling
State Bedding Registration # (Filled Products Only) Individual State Regulation
Manufacturer Registration # (Federal RN#) when mfr is FTC – Textile Fiber Products ID Act
importer of record
Anchor Blue name and address
All Pillows should have a permanently sewn in label, this label should be affixed to the
Top panel or a visible location, a minimum size of 2” X 3”, printed, on only one side of
Label, in black ink and in English. The label must include the following information:
DO NOT REMOVE
Description of Filling Material
State Registration Number
Certification Statement
Name and Address of Anchor Blue
Finished Size
Federal RN # of mfr when importer
Country of Origin
LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR STUFFED PILLOWS

Law labels are required to identify the stuffing contents of a product. Manufacturers that ship/sell
stuffed bedding must register in each state that requires registration. Once registration is complete
in the first state, they will be issued a registration number that must appear on each and every
item produced. If a stuffed article is sold in Canada, manufacturer must also be registered in
Canada and meet provincial requirements.

No barre
shrinkage
May 18, 2006 95

STANDARD #3
STUFFED PILLOWS
DURABILITY VISUAL
Items must not exhibit a noticeable change in
appearance or fit after reasonable use and cleaning.
No fraying of hems, edges or trims.
No objectionable pilling, change in hand or frosting of fabric.
Appliqués
fabric
CONSTRUCTION/FINISHING VISUAL
SEAM ALLOWANCE/TYPE Must be appropriate for end use
As indicated on purchase order
All seams must be uniform and clean finished
CONSTRUCTION Topstitching must be uniform & consistent
No needle cutting
May 18, 2006 96

STANDARD #4
DECORATIVE BED CANOPY
Guideline Care Instructions: Machine Wash Cold, Tumble Dry Low or Dry Clean

FABRIC QUALITIES
Yarn Size As Specified (+/- 10%) ASTM D1059, 1244
Fiber Content

Shrinkage % AATCC – 135, 150, 158
% Length %Width
Laundering 5% X 5%
Dry Clean 2% X 2%
COLORFASTNESS
Laundering/Dry Cleaning AATCC 135, 150, 61, 132
Staining Grade 3
Staining Grade 3
Crocking* AATCC 8
black, overdye
*Test not required for white or natural color fabrics
Step 4 40 Hours
May 18, 2006 97

STANDARD #4
DECORATIVE BED CANOPY

STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Decorative Attachments (Buttons, Beads, etc.) ASTM F963
Fabrics<80 gsm 10 lb.
Fabrics>80 gsm 15 lb.
Labeling
importer of record FTC – Wool Labeling Act
Anchor Blue name and address
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
No barre
shrinkage
Item must be cut on straight grain
DURABILITY VISUAL
Items must not exhibit a noticeable change in
No fraying or raveling of hems, edges or trims.
fabric
SEAM ALLOWANCE/TYPE Must be appropriate for end use.
All seams must be uniform and clean finished
Topstitching must be uniform & consistent
No needle cutting
May 18, 2006 98

STANDARD #5
RUGS
Guideline Care Instructions: Professional Rug Cleaning Only Spot Clean with a Carpet
Stain Remover
FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
FLAMMABILITY 16 CFR 1631

Small Rugs – Less than 24 sq ft Pass OR
Failure to meet requirements must be labeled “Flammable
(Fails US Department of Commerce Standards 16CFR-30).
Should not be used near sources of ignition.
Large Rugs – Over 24 sq ft or Pass 16 CFR 1630
Over 6 feet long

Shrinkage % AATCC – 135, 150
% Length % Width Professional Rug Clean or Spot
3 X 3 Clean
COLORFASTNESS
Cleaning Professional Rug Clean or Spot
Clean
Staining Grade 3
Rug Back Staining Grade 4.5 AATCC 137
Staining Grade 3
Crocking* AATCC 8
Dry Grade 4
Wet Grade 3
*Test not required for white or natural color fabrics
Step 4 20 Hours
May 18, 2006 99

STANDARD #5
RUGS

STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength ASTM D5034
Fabric 35 lb.
Labeling
importer of record
Anchor Blue name or logo or Federal RN# when Anchor FTC – Textile Fiber Products ID Act
Blue is imported of record
DURABILITY VISUAL
Carpet/Rug must not exhibit a noticeable change in
No fraying of hems, edges or trims.
No deterioration or yellowing of vinyl backing.
No objectionable pilling, change in hand or frosting of fabric.
SEWING CONSTRUCTION/FINISHING VISUAL

This includes, but is not limited to:
Seam Allowance/Type Must be appropriate for end use.
Construction All seams must be clean finished
May 18, 2006 100

STANDARD #6
BLANKETS / THROWS

Polyester, Acrylic & Blends - Machine Wash Warm, Tumble Dry Low
Cotton & Cotton Blends - Machine Wash Warm, Tumble Dry Medium
Wool & Wool Blends - Dry Clean
TEST PERFORMED REQUIREMENT REGULATION OR TEST

METHOD
FABRIC QUALITIES
Fiber Content
FLAMMABILITY
All blankets must meet industry Flammability testing is required for ASTM 4151 (Voluntary
flammability standards. items with fiber contents of a suspect Industry Standard)
nature, such as cotton, rayon, silk, or
a blend of these fibers.
Shrinkage, %
Length Width
Polyester/Acrylic/ Blends 3 X 3
Cotton/Cotton Blends 3.5 X 4 AATCC - 135, 150
Wool/Wool Blends 2 X 2 AATCC
- 158
SKEWING 5% AATCC
179
COLORFASTNESS
Laundering/Dry Cleaning AATCC 135, 150, 61
Color Change Grade 4 AATCC 132, 158
Staining Grade 3.5
Self-Staining Grade 4.5
Static Wetting Grade 4 AATCC

107
May 18, 2006 101

STANDARD #6
BLANKETS / THROWS

METHOD
Crocking AATCC
8
Dry Grade 4
Wet Grade 3.5
Perspiration AATCC
15
Staining Grade 3
Exposure to Light AATCC

16E
Step 4 20
Hours
Bleach - Chlorine Grade 4.5 AATCC TS-001

Bleach - Non-Chlorine Grade 4.5 AATCC TS-001
STRENGTH PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength: Woven 25 lb. ASTM D5034
Bursting Strength: Knits 45 lb. ASTM D3786
Yarn Slippage 20 lb. ASTM D434
Beads 15 lb. ASTM
PS79
LABELING
Fiber Content FTC Textile Fiber ID Act
Country of Origin FTC Textile Fiber ID Act
Care Instructions FTC - Care Labeling Rule
RN Number FTC Textile Fiber ID Act
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS VISUAL

No barre
No exposed yarn ends or knots
on face of fabric
All components must be compatible with no
differential shrinkage
No noticeable puckering or twisting of
fabric or seams
Item must be cut on straight
grain
May 18, 2006 102

STANDARD #6
BLANKETS / THROWS

METHOD
DURABILITY VISUAL
Items must not exhibit a noticeable change in appearance or fit after reasonable use and cleaning.
No fraying of hems, edges, or
trims.
No objectionable pilling, change in
hand or frosting of fabric.
Seam Allowance/Type Must be appropriate for end use
All seams must be uniform and
clean finished
Construction Topstitching must be uniform &
consistent
No needle cutting
May 18, 2006 103

SECTION 2
JEWELRY
CORK BOARDS
INCANDESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURE
LIGHTING FIXTURE & PORTABLE LIGHTING
PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP
SUNGLASSES
May 18, 2006 104

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Manual Revision Log ……………………………………………………………………………………. 38
Contacts……………………………………………………………………………..…………………….. 39
U. S. Government Regulations…………………………………………………….……..…………….. 40
Testing Procedures………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
Approved SGS Laboratories ………………………………………………………………….………… 42
Laboratory Test Request Form……………………………………………………………………….…. 44
Sample Test Report ……………………………………………..………………………………………. 45
Performance Standards Index…………………………………………………………………….…….. 46
ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards ……………………………………………………………… 47
May 18, 2006 105

MANUAL REVISION LOG

st
1 COPY: May 2006 Karen McGuire
May 18, 2006 106

CONTACTS
ANCHOR BLUE- ACCESSORIES
Blake Yamaato
Telephone:
Fax:
Email: BlakeYamaato@anchorblue.com
SGS
Global Key Account Manager (GKAM) for Anchor Blue
Mr. Joel Cass
Telephone: 714-536-2271
Fax: 973-575-1193
Key Account Manager for Anchor Blue

Kimberly Richardson
Telephone: 714-815-3955
Fax: 973-575-1193
Email: kimberly.richardson@sgs.com
Technical Manager
Harry Marcoux
Telephone: 630-518-6263
Fax: 630-897-8440
Email: harry.marcoux@sgs.com
Technical Manager
Piyush Shah
Telephone: 973-575-5252 ext. 2087
Fax: 973-575-8271
Email: piyush.shah@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 107

U. S. Government Regulations
 Child Safety Protection Act (CSPA)
 Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA)
 California Safe Drinking and Toxic Enforcement Act (Prop. 65)
 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
 Coalition of New England Governors (CONEG)
 Care Labeling Rule
 CPSC Rules and Regulations for Child Safety
May 18, 2006 108

TESTING PROCEDURES
 Provide vendor with a copy of ANCHOR BLUE ACCESSORIES Quality Assurance Manual.
 Provide vendors, SGS GKAM and laboratories with spreadsheet identifying styles to be tested.
 Propose Label.

 Send sample to the local SGS Laboratory, with a copy of the completed SGS Test Request Form.
 Send a copy of the Test Request form to Anchor Blue buyer for their reference.
 Products that fail federal requirements must be re-submitted for testing as indicated on the test report.
 Distribute ANCHOR BLUE- ACCESSORIES Quality Assurance manual to approved SGS Laboratories
 Upon receipt of sample, lab must notify vendor if sample does not contain artwork and findings as described
in the sample description on the test request form.
 In case of dispute between vendor’s description and the test request description, the lab must email SGS
GKAM immediately for clarification.
a) S – Satisfactory. Meets ANCHOR BLUE- ACCESSORIES Protocols
b) U – Unsatisfactory. Does not meet ANCHOR BLUE- ACCESSORIES Protocols
 Visual evaluations must be described in a clear and precise way, so they may be easily interpreted by Anchor
Blue Quality Assurance Department
 Test reports with Safety issue failures must indicate that samples required for retesting
 Reports are to be issued in five (5) – ten (10) business days via email to:
b) ANCHOR BLUE, Quality Assurance Department
(need contact info)
 Email subject line must indicate style # so that reports are easily identified by client
 Hard copy of report must be mailed to:
(need contact info)
May 18, 2006 109

APPROVED SGS LABORATORIES
SGS Hong Kong SGS USA – New Jersey

SGS Hong Kong Limited SGS U.S. Testing Company Inc.
5/F - 8/F, Metropole Square 291 Fairfield Avenue
2 On Yiu Street, Siu Lek Yuen Fairfield, NJ 07004
Shatin, Hong Kong USA
Phone: (852) 23.34.44.81 Phone: (973) 575-5252
Telefax: (852) 23342461 Telefax: (973) 575-1193
CONTACT: Kenneth Lee CONTACT: Mr. Piyush Shah
Email: Kenneth.lee@sgs.com Email: Piyush.shah@sgs.com
SGS Taiwan SGS China (Shanghai)
SGS Taiwan Limited SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd.
136-1, Wu Kung Road 1/F, 3rd Building
Wuku Industrial Zone No. 889 Yishan Road
P.O. Box 312 Shanghai 200233
Taipei County 248 TAIWAN CHINA
Phone: (886-2) 22.99.39.39/ (886-2) 22.99.29.11 Phone: (86-21) 54 64 45 50
Telefax: (886-2) 22.99.32.59 Telefax: (86-21) 64.95.17.17
HARDLINES CONTACT: Steven Chiou HARDLINES CONTACT: Tom Lee
Email : steven.chiou@sgs.com Email: tom.lee@sgs.com
SGS China (Guangzhou) SGS China (Shenzhen)
SGS Guangzhou Branch SGS-CSTS Standards Technical Services Co. Ltd.
st
1 Floor, 198 KEZHU Road, 2/F & 4/F, Oastar Building
Science Town Zhongkang Road
High & New Technology Development District Shanmeilin, 518049
Guangzhou CHINA Shenzhen, CHINA
Phone: (86-20) 82169300 Phone: (86) 755-8311 4358
Telefax:(86-20) 82169560 CONTACT: Dora Lin
HARDLINES CONTACT: Aaron Luo Email: dora.lin@sgs.com
Email: Aaron.luo@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 110

APPROVED SGS LABORATORIES
SGS Thailand SGS Korea

SGS (Thailand) Limited SGS Testing Korea Co.,Ltd.
41/23 Soi Rama III 59 4F, 18-34, Sanbon-dong
Rama III Road, Chongnonsee Gunpo-si.Kyongki-do
Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 THAILAND Korea 435-041
Phone:(66-2) 294.74.85-9/ (66-2) 683.05.41-7 Phone: 82-31-428-5761
Telefax:(66-2) 294.78.84/ (66-2) 683.07.58 Telefax: 82-31-427-2374
HARDLINES CONTACT: Pornpana Lirathpong CONTACT: Yuri Hong
Email: pornpana.lirathpong@sgs.com Email: yuri.hong@sgs.com
SGS India – Guragaon (New Delhi)
SGS India Ltd.
250 Udyog Vihar, P
Phase IV
Guragaon 122015
INDIA
Phone: 124 2399990-98
Telefax: 91 124 2399764
CONTACT: Charan Singh
Email: Charan.singh@sgs.com
May 18, 2006 111

 No:
ANCHOR BLUE HARDLINE ACCESSORIES

TEST REQUEST FORM
VENDOR NAME:: CONTACT PERSON:
ADDRESS: EMAIL:
PHONE: FAX:
ANCHOR BLUE BUYER:
REPORTS TO:
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Include art work
COLOR: REF#:
STYLE #: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
MFG: WEIGHT:
LABELED AGE GRADING: CONSTRUCTION:
PERFORMANCE STANDARD NUMBER:
Category Testing: (double click on box, select “check”)

Jewelry
Cork Boards Portable Electric Lamp
Incandescent Lighting Fixture Sunglasses
Lighting Fixture & Portable Lighting
Retest: Previous Report Number:________________ ______Date: __________________
Individual Tests (Please specify below):
SUPPLIER SIGNATURE:
DATE:
NOTE: Applicant is hereby authorizing SGS to provide a copy of the lab test results to Anchor Blue Spotswear
Service Required: □ Regular (4-5 days) □ Express (3 days) □ Return Residual Sample
(800) 777-TEST (8378) / www.sgs.com
May 18, 2006 112

OVERALL RATING
SATISFACTORY
UNSATISFACTORY
ANCHOR BLUE
BUYER :
BUYER DEPT: :
CONTACT:
CLIENT CONTACT :
STYLE:
COLOR : COUNTRY OF ORIGIN :
ORDER: WEIGHT :
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD #:
DATE :
PREVIOUS REPORT #: RETEST: YES NO
TEST S U REMARKS
LABELING
LEAD IN PAINT COATING
WORKMANSHIP
GLASS STRESS
SWITCH DURABILITY
POLARIZED PLUG
TEMPERATURE TEST
RESISTANCE TO CORROSION
SATISFACTORY = Meets Client Performance Standards

UNSATISFACTORY = Fails to meet Client Performance Standard
CONCLUSION :

SGS.
May 18, 2006 113

HARDLINES ACCESSORIES PERFORMANCE STANDARDS INDEX
Standard 1-H Jewelry 47
Standard 2-H Cork Boards 50
Standard 3-H Incandescent Lighting Fixture 51
Standard 4-H Lighting Fixture & Portable Lighting 56
Standard 5-H Portable Electric Lamp 66
Standard 6-H Sunglasses 76
May 18, 2006 114

STANDARD #1-H
JEWELRY - COSTUME / SEMI PRECIOUS

TEST METHOD
LABELING
Labeling – Packaging Distributor’s Name & Address F.P. & L. Act
(When Applicable) (City, State & Zip) (See (16 CFR 500)
Minimum Labeling
Requirements: Business
Identification)
Product Identification
All
NAFTA & FTCA Sect. 5
Labeling & Claim Country of Origin
16 CFR 23
(If Imported)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical Dimensions
Single (Length) Report overall dimension. Std Measure
If claims made the tolerance is
(-0%/+5%)
Pair (Length) Maximum 15% difference Std. Measure
between each in a pair
Total Weight
Single (Weight) Report total weight. If claims Std. Measure
made the tolerance is
(-0%/+5%)
Pair (Weight) Maximum 15% difference Std. Measure
between each in a pair
May 18, 2006 115

STANDARD #1-H

TEST METHOD
CONSTRUCTION & WORKMANSHIP

Defects Shall have no apparent defects Visual
such as crazing, bubbles, cracks,
fractures, chips, dents,
indentations, blisters, stains,
shivering, deformations, heavy
lines, waves, shear marks, scuff
marks or surface degradation
Workmanship The fit and function should be Visual
acceptable. Shall have no
missing or damaged parts
Sharp Points No accessible sharp points to be 16 CFR 1500.48
present on the item in the as-
received condition. Functional
sharp points are acceptable
Sharp Edges No accessible sharp edges to be 16 CFR 1500.49

present on the item in the as-
received condition. Functional
sharp edges are acceptable
PERFORMANCE
Strength Properties:
Earring (Post Backing) Min. 100 Gm. Pull Strength ASTM D1683
Chain/Rope/Cord (Necklace) Min. 10 lbs ASTM D1683
Clasping Area Min. 10 lbs. ASTM D1683
Setting Strength Min. 20 lbs. ASTM D1683
Belts Min. 15 lbs. ASTM D1683
May 18, 2006 116

STANDARD #1-H

TEST METHOD
Bracelets Minimum stretch of twice the

original diameter with all strand
pulled together. Note: Stretch to
be performed after mounting the ASTM D1683
bracelet on a 2” diameter vinyl
pipe which has a cutaway
Impact Strength No liberation of any component in

5 drops on vinyl clad concrete ASTM F963
floor from 4 ft. ht.
Torsion Strength No failure at 5 in. lbs.
ASTM F963
Compression Strength No breakage at 10 lbs.
compression ASTM F963
Projections Shall be free from projections

ASTM F963
ANALYTICAL
*Total Lead Content in Each Not in excess of 0.06% Pb by CPSC Method
Component weight (CPSA - 16 CFR
1500.230) Guidance for lead in
consumer products. Note: All
surface coatings, if applicable,
should be removed for this test.
Only the base metal must be
tested
*Lead in Surface Coating Not in excess of 0.06% Pb by ASTM E1613/E1645

weight (CPSC - 16 CFR 1303)
*Nickel leaching / Release Test Cannot exceed 0.5 micrograms / 94 / 27 / EC

(Quantitative) Finished Products cm2 per week
Only (Skin Contact Items Only)
*Additional charge for this test
May 18, 2006 117

STANDARD #2-H
CORK BOARDS

TEST METHOD
RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES TEST

For Food Contacting Materials
Lead in paint coating Requirements are published in the 16 CFR 1303
Code of Federal Regulations
(C.F.R.) in Title 16, Part 1303.
The ban covers paint or any other

similar surface coating that
contains more than 0.06% lead
(lead containing paint).
For Non Food Contacting Materials

PCP Content US FDA 21 CFR 178.3800 Compliance with US
FDA 21 CFR 178.3800
for wood materials
May 18, 2006 118

STANDARD #3-H
INCANDESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURE (UL 1598)

TEST METHOD
LABELING
Labeling / Packaging Review Should be legibly marked with the 16 CFR 500
(If Applicable) following information:
 Distributor’s name, trademark

or other means of identification
of the manufacturer or packer &
address (City, State & Zip)
 Product identification
 Net quantity of the contents in
terms of weight, measure or
numerical count (Metric & US
Standard) or a combination so
as to give accurate information
and facilitate value comparison
by the consumer
 Country of origin
(if imported)
Verify Label Claims Visual Check The labeling must

comply and valid with
all claims.
Marking - Product According to table 17.1.1 : UL 1598 1st Ed. Sect.
1. Identification Of Manufacturer 17.2
2. Date Of Manufacturer
3. Factory Identification
4. Catalog / Model Number
Caution, maximum lamp wattage UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.

and lamp type according to table 4.1
17.1.1 items 3.17 and 3.1
Instructions Shall include Assembly / Mounting UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
Instructions. Shall provide proper 17.4 and 17.5
wiring instructions.
Regulatory Listing Mark Should have valid NRTL’s Listing Visual Check
mark , e.g. UL , ETL or equivalent
May 18, 2006 119

STANDARD #3-H

TEST METHOD
California Prop. 65 Warning If no warning is on the package, the Visual Check

Regarding Lead In PVC For PVC must be analyzed for lead. If
Electrical Cords the lead content exceeds 0.03% by
weight (300 ppm) in the PVC, the
package must include the following
warning:
 “PROP 65 WARNING:
Handling The Coated Electrical
Wires Of This Product Exposes
You To Lead, A Chemical Known
To The State Of California To
Cause Cancer, Birth Defects Or
Other Reproductive Harm. Wash
Hands After Use.”
Weight Of Components (lbs.) As claimed; swag lamps and 4 ft. of Std. Measure
chain shall not exceed 30 lbs.
Dimensions (in.) Components shall conform to any Std. Measure

claims made.
Glass Thickness (in.) According to the exposed area of UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
the glass , thickness should be as 2.16
indicated in table 2.16.2.1 (Except
Halogen Lamps.)
Metal Sheet Thickness For Sheet thickness should be as UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
Enclosures (in) indicated in table 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 2.5
May 18, 2006 120

STANDARD #3-H

TEST METHOD
CONSTRUCTION QUALITIES
Workmanship Review  All components shall be Visual Check
provided as claimed and shall
not be deformed or fractured.
 All hardware shall be provided
 All welds shall be smoothly
finished and free from pits and
splatter
 All components shall not
contain any burrs or sharp edges
(test by touch or sight)
Product shall not contain any loose

components or unsecured fastening
where rigidity is required
Base Should provide a smooth base to Visual Check

reduce the likelihood of scratching
surfaces.
Wall Mounting Mounting hardware should be UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
capable of supporting 4X weight for 13.15
one hour
Grounding Conductor 18 AWG Min. UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.

3.14.2.5
PERFORMANCE
Switch Durability There shall be no loosening or Actual Use
failure of the switch in 100 cycles
of operation.
Glass Stress For glass held by friction, shall UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
withstand force equal to 4X glass 13.24.1
Wt.
May 18, 2006 121

STANDARD #3-H

TEST METHOD
Polarized Plug A fixture having a screw shell type UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
lamp holder shall be wired such that 3.3.4
a wire connected to the screwshell
or to the grounded (Neutral)
terminal of the receptacle is
identified at the point of connection
to the supply
Leakage Current Shall be less than 0.5mA between Std. Measure

surface to ground
Dielectric Breakdown No breakdown after 1 min. at 1000 UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.

V 14.1
Grounding Continuity Grounding continuity between UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.

luminary grounding terminal and 14.2
accessible metal part shall not
exceed 0.10 Ohm.
Temperature Test Must not exceed max. temp. rise of UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
482°F (250 °C) – Nickel alloy or 11
392°F (200 °C) – Copper or
Aluminum for lampholder screw
shell and max. rise of 194°F (90oC)
at points of fixture support
8 Hour Test There shall not be any deterioration Actual Use

after 8 hours of consecutive use
*Resistance To Corrosion Shall withstand 24 Hours in 1% Salt ASTM B117 G85
(Metal Components) Spray (Fog) for outdoor with no
major visual change or corrosion.
Humidity Test No failure @ 95% RH @ 100° F SGS In House Method
(38° C) for 24 Hours 037
Effects Of Extreme Temperature 24 Hours @ 0° F (-18°C) and 24 SGS In House Method
(Environmental) Hours @ 120° F (49°C) - no failure 036
May 18, 2006 122

STANDARD #3-H

TEST METHOD
Rain Test After 4 hours of rain test, the tested UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
sample shall: 13.5.2
a) withstand the dielectric voltage-

withstand test of Clause 14.1;
b) not have permitted water to

enter and accumulate in
quantities sufficient to interfere
with operation of the luminaire
or to create a hazard; and
c) not have permitted water to contact

electrical parts, except lamps or
components suitable for the
condition
#Claim Verification All designs and features must Visual Check / Actual
(If Claimed) conform to actual claim Use
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TUNGSTON-HALOGEN LAMPS

Halogen Lamps Will Be A barrier that consists of the top UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
Provided With A Lamp sides and bottom that enclose the 4.3
Containment Barrier. lamp compartment.
Glass Lens Thickness 2.4mm (0.095 in) minimum if less UL 1598 1st Ed.Sect.
than 100W Or 3.0mm (0.118 in) 4.3.1.7
minimum if greater than 100W
ANALYTICAL
* Lead In PVC (Test Only If No If greater than 0.030 % Pb by US EPA SW 846
Prop 65 Warning On Package) weight (300 ppm), Then the cal. Method #3050
Prop. 65 warning should be present.
*Lead In Scrapable Surface Not in excess of 0.060 % Pb by ASTM E1613/E1645

Coating weight
(CPSA – 16 CFR 1303)
May 18, 2006 123

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
LABELING & PACKAGING

Labeling Distributor’s name & address (city, F.P.L.A.
state & zip) 16 CFR 500
Country of Origin Marking (If Country of origin marking shall be NAFTA & FTCA /
imported) provided and clearly indicated to Sect. 5
the ultimate purchaser of a product
where it is made.
Safety Certification Mark The provided safety mark shall be Client Requirement
validated.
FCC Report (If applicable) The provided FCC report shall be Client Requirement
validated.
MARKINGS & CONSTRUCTION

Bilingual on Caution, Warning Products for US market must have Client Requirement
and User Manual English and Spanish. Products for
Canadian Market must have English
and French.
User Manual / Important Safety Instructions and warnings shall be UL153 12ed.
Instructions / Assembly provided in the user manual Cls 183-193
Instructions / wiring and identifying reasonable, foreseeable UL1598 1ed. Cls. 17.4-
Installation Instructions uses or misuses of the product. It 5
shall also include instructions
regarding the installation, use,
safety and maintenance.
May 18, 2006 124

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
General Markings The following markings shall be legibly UL153 12ed.

and readily visible after the product is Cls 169-182
installed: UL1598 1ed. Cls. 17.2
- Manufacturer’s name, trademark or etc.
- Model number or etc.
(if any)
- Electrical rating (if any)
- Date code
- Indoor or outdoor use
- Relamping marking
Cautionary and Warning A cautionary or warning intended to UL153 12ed.

inform the user of a potential risk of fire, Cls 169-182
electrical shock, or injury to persons shall UL1598 1ed.
be provided. Cls. 3.4.1.4, 4.1.2,
4.2.5.2,
4.2.6.1,
4.3.1.2,
4.3.2.3,
6.5.3,
6.6.5,
6.6.7,
7.8.1,
8.8.2.1,
8.8.2.5
Accessories All accessories shall be described in the Visual Check

user’s manual and provided with
instructions for proper use.
Overall Size (in.)Product dimension and packaging General Measurement
dimension
Total Weight (lb.) Total weight General Measurement

(including packaging and all accessories)
May 18, 2006 125

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
Lamp Shade Dimension and material of lampshade General Measurement
Lamp Base Dimension and material of lamp base General Measurement
Lampholder Type and rating of lampholder to be used Visual Check
Lamp Bulb Type and rating of lamp bulb to be used Visual Check
Protective Glass for Dimension including the thickness of the General Measurement
Tungsten Halogen Unit protective glass
Transformer / Electronic Type and rating of transformer / electronic Visual Check

Transformer transformer to be used
Ballast Type and rating of ballast to be used Visual Check
Starter Type and rating of starter to be used Visual Check

(For Fluorescent Lamp)
CONSTRUCTION QUALITIES
Workmanship Shall have no major defects such as: Visual Check
- Cracks or breaks on the provided
accessory.
- Serious scratches on the external
surface.
- Peeling off of rating or caution/warning
labels.
-
May 18, 2006 126

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
Unit Assembly A lighting product shall be completely UL 153, 12ed.

wired with each electrical component Cls 8.5
mounted in place and with each splice and UL 1598, 1ed. Cls. 2.2
connection completed.
During assemble, when electrical

connection is located in a section of a
portable luminaire that is separable for
packing purposes, strain relief shall be
provided to reduce the risk of stress being
transmitted to the electrical connection.
Mechanical Assembly All components PCB, switch, lampholder, Visual Check

etc. shall be securely fixed and prevented
from un-reasonable turning.
Protection Against An edge, projection, and corner of Visual Check

Personal Injury enclosure, frame, guard, handle, or the
like shall be smooth and well rounded and
not sufficiently sharp to constitute a risk
of personal injury.
Internal Wiring Wireways shall be smooth and entirely UL 153, 12ed.

free from sharp edges, burrs, fins, moving Cls 15
parts, and the like that may cause abrasion UL 1598, 1ed. Cls. 2.14
of the insulation on conductors.
Strain Relief Portable luminaire shall be provided with UL 153, 12ed.

strain relief so that a pull exerted on the Cls. 17.1
power supply cord is not transmitted
directly to a terminal splice, or interior
wiring of the unit.
May 18, 2006 127

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
Movable Parts Movement or rotation is limited to 360 Visual Check

(Swivel, joints etc) degree and parts / internal wire is
crimped, pinched or/and damaged by
movement or rotation.
Glass Support Glass shall be secured in place and shall UL 1598, 1ed Cls.
not be subjected to undue strain in normal 2.17.1
use or maintenance to result in breakage
or release.
Type of Supply Cord The supply cord shall be of the type which UL 153, 12ed.
specified in table 31.1 of UL153 and it Cls. 31
shall not be smaller than No. 18AWG.
Length of Supply Cord The length of supply cord shall be at least UL 153, 12ed.
5 feet (1.524m) long. For outdoor unit, Cls. 31
the maximum cord length shall be 50 feet
(15.2 m).
Polarization Screw shell of lampholder shall be UL 153, 12ed.

connected to the grounded conductor of Cls 35
the power supply. UL 1598, 1ed. Cls.
Fuse and switches shall be connected to 3.3.4
the un-grounded conductor of the power
supply.
Guard Tungsten-halogen type unit shall be UL 153, 12ed.

(Portable Tungsten Halogen provided with a lamp compartment or a Cls. 52.2-3
Lamp) guard such that the lamp is inaccessible to
inadvertent contact during normal use.
Glass UV-Filter Glass UV filter shall be minimum 1/8 inch UL 153, 12ed.
(Portable Tungsten
Halogen Lamp) (3.2 mm) thick for over 100 W or 3/32 Cls. 52.5.4
inch (2.4 mm) thick for 100 watts or less.
May 18, 2006 128

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
Weight of the Ceiling A luminaire weighing more than specified UL 1598, 1ed.
Mounted Luminaires weight including lamps, shall be provided Cls. 7.2.5
with means for supporting the luminaire,
independent of the outlet box and shall be
provided with suitable installation
instruction.
Cycling Test for Each adjustable joint shall be subjected to Proprietary Method
Adjustable Joint the following test:
- 20 cycles performed on wall-mount unit
- 50 cycles performed on portable unit.
The cycles of operation shall be moved

from one extreme of the range to the other
and back to start position.
After the cycling test, the unit shall be
functioned properly and fulfilled the
dielectric voltage withstand test.
Suspension Test (for wall No damage shall be found when a weight UL 153, 12ed.
& ceiling mounted of three times the total weight of the unit Cls. 156
product) is to be gradually applied at the point of UL 1598, 1ed.
the maximum projection of the luminaire Cls. 13.15
and maintained for 1 hour.
Hardness Test By 3H Shall be no obvious scratch marks or Proprietary Method
Pencil peeling paint.
(For Paint And Coating)
Adhesion Test By 3M Using 100-grids test method, each grid is Proprietary Method
Transparent Tape 600 1mm x 1mm. After the test, no more than
(For Paint And Coating) 10 grids of painting or powder coating are
detached.
Lead Content The lead content on coating or paint of CPSC Regulations
(For paint or Coating) enclosure shall not in excess of 0.06% Pb Title 16 Part 1303
by weight.
May 18, 2006 129

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
Chain/Cable of Chandelier For chandelier lighting, the chain length Home Depot
Lighting for US and Canada shall be at least 72", Requirement
the length of the cable shall be at least
96”.
Thumb Screw for Fixing Thumb screw for glass lampshade shall Home Depot
Glass Lampshade not equip with screw driving slot. Requirement
PERFORMANCE
Functional Check All the major features shall be described Actual Use
in the manual, with no misleading
information or any other user-friendliness
problems.
Stability Test The product, complete with glassware or UL 153, 12ed.

shade provided is placed on a plane Cls. 132
inclined at an angle of 8 degrees with the
horizontal. The product shall not tip over.
Rain Test After the test, no water shall be entered UL 153, 12ed.
(Outdoor Product Only) the luminaire such that caused a hazard Cls. 164
and the unit passes the dielectric voltage UL 1598, 1ed.
Cls. 13.5.2
withstand test.
Noise Check The product shall not have obvious noise, Proprietary Method
(For Ballast, dimmer or hamming noise or white noise.
transformer equipped
product)
Lamp Start Time Shall be less than 1 second. Proprietary Method
(For Ballast equipped
product)
Insufficient & Exceed Voltage The product shall be able to operate between Actual Use
of Power Supply 0.9-1.1 times rated voltage for 1 hour.
(For Ballast equipped
product)
Power loss of the dimmer When the unit operated at full output, the Proprietary Method
or transformer efficiency shall not less than 85%.
Power Factor For fluorescent lamp export to Canada, power General Measurement
(For Canada Product) factor shall have 0.9 or higher.
May 18, 2006 130

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
ELECTRICAL & SAFETY

Dielectric Voltage The insulation and spacings shall withstand UL 153, 12ed.
Withstand Test the dielectric voltage withstand test without Cls. 137
breakdown for a period of 1 min when a test UL 1598, 1ed.
voltage of 1200Vac is applied between: Cls. 14.1
a) Live parts and accessible dead metal
parts
b) Live parts and accessible low-voltage
metal parts, including terminals.
Grounding Continuity All exposed dead metal parts that are exposed UL 153, 12ed.
Test to contact during any servicing operation, Cls. 136
including maintenance and repair, and that can
become energized shall be electrically
UL 1598, 1ed.
connected to the grounding terminal and with Cls. 14.2
earth resistance not more than 0.1 Ohm.
Normal Temperature Under normal operating condition, the UL 153, 12ed.
Test accessible parts shall not attain excessive Cls. 125
(Portable Luminaires) temperature as follows:
a) External surface (other than lamp or

lens): 90oC
b) Operating knobs, handles, and levers for

momentary contact,
- Wood: 90oC
- Plastic: 85oC
- Glass, porcelain: 70oC
- Metal: 50oC
-
c) Handles, and levers for carrying or holding,
- Metallic: 50oC
- Non-metallic: 60oC
Polymeric material used as a decorative

parts shall not melt or deform in such a way
as to interfere with normal operation of the
product.
May 18, 2006 131

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
Normal Temperature Test UL 1598, 1ed. Under normal operating condition, the
(Fixed Luminaires) Cls. 11.2 temperature of outlet box supply
conductors shall not exceed the
following:
- Dwellings (wall mount, USA): 90C
- Dwellings (wall mount, CAN): 75C
- Dwellings (ceiling mount): 90C
- Other than dwellings: 200C
Polymeric material used as a decorative

parts shall not melt or deform in such a
way as to interfere with normal
operation of the product.
Operation Test for Unit with Proprietary Method Luminaire shall not cause hazard when
Adjustable Lampshade operated at maximum wattage of rated
lamp and the lampshade adjusted to the
most thermally unfavorable position
(ie. Lamp bulb close to the adjustable
lampshade).
The test shall be continuous operate for

7 hour.
During and after the test, no smoke,

fire, deformation or burnt mark shall be
observed.
SPECIAL CLAIMED FEATURES
Other Special Features All special features claimed on the instruction --

sheet or packaging shall be verified.
May 18, 2006 132

STANDARD #4-H

TEST METHOD
GIFT BOX MARKING
UL 153, Clause 169.11 (US “WARNING - THIS IS AN ELECTRIC LAMP - NOT -

only) – Gift Box Marking for A TOY! TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE, BURNS, -
portable lamp with toy PERSONAL INJURY AND ELECTRIC SHOCK IT
appearance
SHOULD NOT BE PLAYED WITH OR PLACED
WHERE SMALL CHILDREN CAN REACH IT.” or
equivalent.
(Letter height: min. 6.4mm)
Exception: This marking shall be provided unless it
marked on product
(1/4 inch high) and is visible through the packaging.
UL 1598, Clause 7.8.1 (US “CAUTION - RISK OF FIRE” -

only) – Gift Box Marking for “CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO ENSURE -
CORRECT BRANCH CIRCUIT CONDUCTOR”
Surface-mounted luminaires
(Letter height: min. 2.4mm)
installed over an outlet box
UL 1598, Clause 17.5.1 – Gift “THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE -
Box Marking for Fixed WITH THE APPLICABLE INSTALLATION CODE BY A -
PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THECONSTRUCTION AND
Luminaires require installation OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE HAZARDS
by a qualified electrician INVOLVED”
(for US, English version)
"CE PRODUIT DOIT ETRE INSTALLÉ SELON LE

CODE D’INSTALLATION PERTINENT, PAR UNE
PERSONNE QUI CONNAîT BIEN LE PRODUIT ET
SON FONCTIONNEMENT AINSI QUE LES
RISQUES INHÉRENTS" (for CSA, French Version)
Exception: Unless a details installation instruction

(including proper method of connecting the grounding
means and maintaining polarity) is provided in the
installation manual.
o
UL 1598, Clause 3.15.1.5 – MIN ___ C SUPPLY CONDUCTORS -
Gift Box Marking for luminaire (for US, English version) -
required to connect to branch "LES FILS D'ALIMENTATION DOIVENT CONVENIR POUR
circuit conductor rated >60°C o
___ C"
(US) or >75°C (CAN) (for CSA, French Version)
May 18, 2006 133

STANDARD # 5-H
PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP (UL 153)

TEST METHOD
LABELING & PACKAGING

Labeling / Packaging Review Should be legibly marked with FPLA
(If Applicable) the following information: 16 CFR 500
 Distributor’s name,
trademark or other means of
identification of the
manufacturer or packer &
address (City, State & Zip)
 Product identification
 Net quantity of the contents
in terms of weight, measure
or numerical count (Metric
& US Standard) or a
combination so as to give
accurate information and
facilitate value comparison
by the consumer
 Country of origin
(if imported)
Verify Label Claims The labeling must comply and Visual Check
valid with all claims.
Regulatory Listing Mark Should have valid NRTL’s Visual Check

Listing mark , e.g. UL , ETL or
equivalent
May 18, 2006 134

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
California Prop. 65 Warning If no warning is on the package, the Visual Check

Regarding Lead In PVC for PVC must be analyzed for lead. If the
lead content exceeds 0.03% by weight
Electrical Cords (300 ppm) in the PVC, the package
must include the following warning:
 “PROP 65 WARNING:
Handling The Coated Electrical
Wires Of This Product Exposes
You To Lead, A Chemical Known
To The State Of California To
Cause Cancer, Birth Defects Or
Other Reproductive Harm. Wash
Hands After Use.”
MARKINGS
General Shall have markings of this section UL 153, 12th Ed.,
in permanent form described. Shall Section 169
include Manufacturer’s
identification, rating, mounting
orientation, hot surface warnings,
etc.
Incandescent Units Shall be marked permanently in UL 153, 12th Ed.,

1/8” letters at point visible during Section 170
relamping with” “CAUTION” TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
USE ___ WATT OR SMALLER,
____ VOLT, TYPE ____
LAMP(S)” or equivalent with
pictograph of bulb type.
May 18, 2006 135

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
Tungsten Halogen Units Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 171
described.
Fluorescent Units Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 172
described.
High-Intensity-Discharge Units Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 173

described.
Cord and Chain Suspended Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 174
Units described.
Portable Cabinet Lights Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 175
described.
Units for Use with Office Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 176
Furnishings described.
Convertible Units Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 177

described.
Interchangeable Units Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 178

described.
Track-Style Units Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 179

described.
Portable Luminaire Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 180

Subassemblies described.
Work Light Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 181

described.
Wet Location Use Shall be marked as UL 153, 12th Ed., Section 182
described.
May 18, 2006 136

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
INSTRUCTIONS
General Instructions shall be on the luminaire, on UL 153, 12th Ed.,
the carton, on a tag on the power cord or Section 183
stuffer sheet.
Instructions for assembly shall be

included. Polarized plugs shall have
instructions shall have the following
“IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” in 3/16” high letters
followed by “This portable luminaire has
a polarized plug (one blade wider than the
other) as a feature to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only

one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Never use with an extension cord unless

plug can be fully inserted. Do not alter
the plug.” or equivalent. Other instruction
shall be per section.
Incandescent Units Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 184
Tungsten Halogen Units Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 185
Surface Mount Units Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 186
Cord and Chain Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Suspended Units Section 187
Portable Cabinet Lights Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 188
Units for Use with Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Office Furnishings Section 189
May 18, 2006 137

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
Convertible Units Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,

Section 190
Track-Style Units Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 191
Portable Luminaire Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Subassemblies Section 192
Wet Location Use Shall be as per section. UL 153, 12th Ed..,
Section 193
MECHANICAL
CONSTRUCTION
General The below apply to all luminaires. UL 153, 12th Edition,
2002, Section 7
Assembly and Shall be constructed so that assembly UL 153, 12th Ed,
Packaging shall only be in the correct manner. Wires Section 8
shall pass through joints that are separated
in packaging shall be as described.
Enclosures Shall have strength to resist abuses UL 153, 12th Ed.,

without resulting in hazard. Servicing Section 9
shall not subject wiring to mechanical
damage. Body shall be constructed of
glass, metal, plastic, wood or the like.
Decorative parts may be any material.
Enclosure Openings Enclosure openings shall meet the UL 153,12th Ed., Section
requirements of section. 14
Wireways and Tubing Wiring pulled through tubing shall be able UL 153, 12th Ed.,
to be so pulled without damage to Section 15
insulation.
May 18, 2006 138

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
Shade Construction Shade shall be included unless shade is UL 153, 12th Ed.,
entirely decorative, and instructions are Section 16
provided.
Strain Relief Strain relief shall be present. Clamps UL 153, 12th Ed.,
shall not be used with cords listed, Section 17
including SPT-2.
ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION
Assembly and Wiring shall be complete. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Packaging Section 22
Accessibility of Live All parts required to be enclosed shall be UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Parts inaccessible to probe. Section 23
Splices and Connections Wire connections shall be twisted and UL 153, 12th Ed.,
solder dipped to at least 1/8”. Section 28
Connections and splices shall be
mechanically appropriate.
Wiring Attached to Wiring to be flexible shall be stranded, UL 153, 12th Ed.,

Movable or Flexible secured, & appropriate. Section 29
Parts
Protection of Wiring Cord entry shall be free of burrs and the UL 153, 12th Ed.,
like. The cord shall be unable to be Section 30
pushed onto hot lamp. Polymeric sleeving
shall not be used to reduce risk of cut.
Power Supply Cords Shall be acceptable type, at least 5’ long, UL 153, 12th Ed.,
and at least 18 AWG. Section 31
Attachment Plugs Shall be polarized or grounding type, and UL 153, 12th Ed.,
appropriate per section. Section 32
May 18, 2006 139

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
Polarization and Supply connector polarization and UL 153, 12th Ed.,

Identification identification shall be appropriate (Class 2 Section 35
plug in transformers need not be
polarized.).
Grounding and Bonding All accessible dead metal shall be UL 153, 12th Ed.,
grounded when a 3-prong plug is used. Section 36
Ground shall be secure per section.
Component Mounting Switches, lampholders and the like shall UL 153, 12th Ed.,
be prevented from turning that may twist Section 40
wiring.
Lampholders Terminals shall be behind a permanent UL 153, 12th Ed.,

barrier. Incandescent lampholders shall Section 41
be appropriate. 3-way lampholders shall
only be installed base-down.
Switches and Dimmers Switches, if used, shall be within rating, & UL 153, 12th Ed.,
not on ballast load side. Section 42
Receptacles Shall match plug type. Shall meet section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 43
INCANDESCENT UNITS - SUPPLEMENTARY

General The below only apply to incandescent, UL 153, 12th Ed.,
non-tungsten-halogen lamps. Section 46
Temperature Test- If complies with construction and shade UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Exempt Units requirements of this section, shall be Section 47
exempted from Sections 124 – 125.
Tests, Markings, Shall comply as appropriate. UL 153, 12th Ed.,

Instructions Sections 48-49
CLAMP-ON MOUNTED UNITS - SUPPLEMENTARY
General Sections below apply per section. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 77
May 18, 2006 140

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
Construction – Clamp shall be appropriate. UL 153, 12th Ed.,

Mechanical Section 159
Construction – Electrical Cord switch, lampholders shall comply. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 79
Mounting Means Tests Shall comply as appropriate. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 80
PERFORMANCE
Functionality Shall function as intended. Test in Actual Use
intended use mode.
#Claim Verification All designs and features must conform to Visual Check / Actual
(If Claimed) actual claim Use
GENERAL – NORMAL TEMPERATURE TEST

General Temperature tests shall be applied as UL 153, 12th Ed.,
appropriate per subtype above and as Section 124
required.
Test Method – General Temperature Limits shall comply with UL 153, 12th Ed.,
requirements per section. Section 125
GENERAL – ANORMAL TEMPERATURE TEST

Adjustable Position or The lamp and shade are adjusted as UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Multiple Shade described, with shade touching lamps, and Section 129
Abnormal Operation covered in cheesecloth. Shall be no
Test hazard.
GENERAL – MECHANICAL TESTS
Stability Test Shall not tip at 8° tilt. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 132
Strain Relief Test Shall endure 35 lb for 1 minute. UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Section 133
May 18, 2006 141

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
Drop Test If exempted from stability per 132.1.1, UL 153, 12th Ed.,
shall meet drop requirement per section. Section 134
GENERAL –
ELECTRICAL TESTS
Ground Continuity Shall have ground bond UL 153, 12th Ed.,
< 0.1 Section 136
Dielectric Voltage- Shall endure 1200 V A.C. for 1 minute UL 153, 12th Ed.,
Withstand Test per section. Section 137
Transformer Voltage Shall not exceed 30 Volts. UL 153, 12th Ed.,

Output Test Section 138
PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions Report overall dimensions; shall meet Std. Measure
label claims
(if applicable).
Weight Report overall weight; shall meet label Std. Measure

claims
(if applicable).
Color Shall be as stated on package or match Visual Check

approved sample or specified Pantone
color.
CONSTRUCTION & WORKMANSHIP

Workmanship Shall have no components missing, Visual Check
malformed, and/or fractured.
Defects Shall have no discernible surface Visual Check

degradation, including crazing, shivering,
denting, bubbles, cracks, stains,
deformations, chips, fractures, heavy
lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff
marks, indentations, or blisters.
May 18, 2006 142

STANDARD # 5-H

TEST METHOD
Sharp Points/Edges Shall have no accessible sharp 16 CFR 1500.48 /

points/edges. 1500.49
Bulb Type Report; shall meet Client/Manufacturer Visual Check

specifications.
Base and Shade Material Shall meet Client/Manufacturer Visual Check

specifications.
ANALYTICAL
Lead In Scrapable Not in excess of 0.060% Pb by weight ASTM E1613/E1645
Surface Coating (CPSA - 16 CFR 1303)
Lead In PVC (Test If greater than 0.030% Pb by weight (300 US EPA SW 846
Only If No Prop 65 ppm), Then the cal. Prop. 65 warning Method #3050
Warning On Package) should be present.
May 18, 2006 143

STANDARD #6-H
SUNGLASSES

TEST METHOD
REGULATORY
REQUIREMNT
Lead In Surface Coating Not in excess of 0.06% Pb US: ASTM E1613/ E1645
(If Applicable) by weight (16 CFR 1303)
Cadmium Content 100 mg/kg EU: EN 1122

(Applicable For Plastic Material
Only
Nickel Release Not release more than EU : EN1811/EN 12472
(Applicable For Items With 0.5ug/cm² / week.
Prolonged Skin Contact)
Toxic Elements Test Pb: 90 mg/kg US- ASTM F 963 -03
(Applicable For Child Appealing Sb: 60 mg/kg
Item only) As: 25 mg/kg
Ba: 1000 mg/kg EU- EN71 Part 3
Cd: 75 mg/kg
Cr: 60 mg/kg
Hg: 60 mg/kg
Se: 500 mg/kg
Impact Resistance Test A lens will be failed US: 21 CFR 801.410

(Applicable For Sunglasses Lens) when:
- it cracks through its

entire thickness, including
a laminar layer,
-cracks across a complete

diameter into two or more
separate pieces, or any
lens material visible to the
naked eyes becomes
detached from the ocular
surface.
May 18, 2006 144

STANDARD #6-H
SUNGLASSES

TEST METHOD
FLAMMABILITY
FLAMMABILITY No part of the sunglasses US: ANSI Z80.3 Section 5.3
shall ignite within the
specified test period.
Deformation or any other
deterioration, other than
ignition, is permitted.
PERFORMANCE
Transmittance Properties  Luminous US: ANSI Z80.3 Section 5.6.3
Related To Traffic Signal transmittance: > 8% (Table 4)
Recognition  Transmittance of the
traffic signal through
the lens shall be
Red signal > 8%
Yellow signal > 6%
Green signal > 6%
Polarizing Lens Type I : luminous US: ANSI Z80.3 Section 4.7.1

transmittance ratio>20
Type II: luminous

transmittance ratio>8
Resistance to Radiation The relative change in US: ISO 8980-3 Clause 6.7
the luminous
transmittance shall be
less than ±20%
May 18, 2006 145

STANDARD #6-H
SUNGLASSES

TEST METHOD
Optical Quality of Lenses

Refractive Properties Refractive power: US: ANSI Z80.03 Section 4.5
zero in any meridian of an
individual lens,
<3/16 diopter between two
lenses mounted in a frame
Astigmatic power:
Max. refractive power
difference <1/8 diopter between
any two meridans within an
individual lens
Prismatic power:
<1/4 prism diopter within
an individual lens,
<1/2 prism diopter between
two lenses mounted in a
frame
Luminous Transmittance General purpose lens > 8- US: ANSI Z80.3 Section 5.6.1
40% (Table 4)
Special purpose lens >3-8

%
UV Absorption / Transmittance UVA: 0.5 TV Max US: ISO 8980-3

(Applicable For Claimed UV (315-380 nm)
Lens)
UVB: 1% Max
(290-315 nm)
(ANSI Z80.3 Section

5.6.2 & Table 4)
The absorption / EU: EN 1836: 1997 Clause

transmittance of UV A & 4.1.4.2
B shall not exceed the
recommended limit
May 18, 2006 146

STANDARD #6-H
SUNGLASSES

TEST METHOD
Spectral Transmittance & The spectral transmittance EU: EN 1836: 1997 Clause
Recognition Of Signal Lights and recognition of signal 4.1.2.2.1
(Applicable For sunglasses For light shall comply with the & Clause 4.1.2.2
Road Use and Driving) requirement in 4.1.2.2
Blue Light Absorption The solar blue light EU: EN 1836: 1997 Clause
(Applicable For Claimed Filter transmittance shall not 4.1.4.1
to Blue Light) exceed the claimed limit.
FIBER LABELING
General Labeling Provisions  Name and place of US: FDA 21 CFR 801.1 -
For Sunglasses business of 801.15
manufacturer, packer
or distributor
 Intended uses (labeled
or advertised)
 No misleading Other Countries:
statements (If Applicable) Visual Check
 Adequate directions for
use
 Prominence of required
label statements
Labeling Requirement For Over-  Principal display panel US: FDA 21 CFR 801.60 -
The-Counter Sunglasses  Statement of identity 801.63
 Declaration of net
quantity
 Use of impact
 resistant lenses In
sunglasses
May 18, 2006 147

STANDARD #6-H
SUNGLASSES

TEST METHOD
Country Of Origin Marking  Shall indicate country US: 19 CFR 134

of origin legibly and
permanently and in a
conspicuous place.
 Must be in a close
proximity and in
comparable size to the EU: Visual Check
name of country or
locality other than the
country of origin
appears on the
marking
 Must be visible at point
of purchase
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Frame Size Measurement US- As approved/ product Other Countries: Standard
specification/ as claimed/ as Measure
measured (+5% / -0%)
EU: Report overall

dimensions. Must comply
with all claims made on
the product, the packaging
and/or supplied
specifications (-3% /
+3%).
May 18, 2006 148

STANDARD #6-H
SUNGLASSES

TEST METHOD
CONSTRUCTION
QUALITIES
Cosmetic Quality Of The Lens  Visually inspect the US: ANSI Z80.3 Section 4.4
lens at about 12” from
an open-shaded 40W
incandescent clear
lighting against a dark
background
 Shall be reasonably
free of pits, scratches,
grayness, water marks,
bubbles, cracks,
striate, inclusions and
local irregularities
which produce
aberrations that would
impair or prevent the
normal use of the lens
as intended
SUNGLASSES
PERFORMANCE
Normal Use/Functionality Shall withstand 500 cycles All Countries: Actual Use
of normal use.
No structural failure.
No loose parts.
Temple arms, hinges and
nose pads must be
functional as intended
after testing
Resistance To Drop The sample shall not All Countries: SGS In House
break or show visible Method
defect after dropping from
4.5 ft onto vinyl flooring
May 18, 2006 149

STANDARD #6-H
SUNGLASSES

TEST METHOD
Corrosion Resistance The sample shall not show All Countries: SGS In House
(Applicable on Metallic any sign of corrosion after Method
Components Only) 24 hours in 38 deg C and
85% R.H.
Impact Resistance Shall be functional after 4 US: ASTM F963

drops from 3 feet height
Boiling Water Test Tinted lens is boiled in All Countries: Visual Check
(Applicable to Tinted Lens) water for a period of 15
minutes.
No fractured, crazed or
delaminated lens. Any
marking on the frame
should remain permanent
and legible.
Boiling Salt Water and Cross- Coated lens is boiled in US: ASTM D3359 (Mod.)
Cut Adhesion Test 1% saline water for a Visual Check
(Applicable to Coated Lens) period of 15 minutes. No
fractured lens.
Any marking on the lens

should remain permanent
and legible.
1” long X-cut is made in
the coating at the clean
and dried center position.
Any peeling or removal of

coating along the incisions
or at their intersection by
the tape should be not
more than 1/16”.
May 18, 2006 150

STANDARD #6-H
SUNGLASSES

TEST METHOD
ANALYTICAL
Toxicology MSDS document review US: FDA 21 CFR 170-189
(Applicable For Plastic or must comply with
Components) regulations of US FDA
food simulating solvent
extraction limits.
Cadmium In Plastic Component Not in excess of 0.08% Cd US: EPA SW 846 Method #
(For California: Prop 65) by weight 3050B/3051
Lead In Plated Or Unplated Not in excess of 0.02% Pb US: EPA SW 846 Method #
Metal Component by weight 3050B/3051
(Ca. Prop 65)
Phthalates The DEHP, DBP, BBP, US: ASTM D 3421-75

(For Children Items: Soft PVC) DINP, DNOP & DIDP EU: 1999/815/EEC
content shall be less than
0.1%.
PAHs Shall comply with LMBG EU: Solvent Extraction By

(For Rubber, PVC & Leather) section 30 and less than GC/MS
10mg/kg
May 18, 2006 151

ANCHOR BLUE - HARDLINES
USA Europe
Asia
Package Pricing
JEWELRY $ 175.00 $ 295.00
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
CORK BOARDS
Lead in Scrapable Surface Coating (per color) $ 50.00 $ 95.00
Additional Coating (per color) $ 25.00 $ 50.00
Toxicology - Food Contact (FDA) (Per Solvent) $ 295.00 $ 395.00
FALSE
INCANDESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURE $ 695.00 $ 995.00
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
LIGHTING FIXTURE & PORTABLE LIGHTING $ 695.00 $ 995.00
FALSE
FALSE
FALSE
PORTABLE ELECTRIC LAMP $ 800.00 $ 1,125.00
ADDITIONAL TESTS
Lead in Scrapable Surface Coating (per color) $ 50.00 $ 95.00
Additional Coating (per color) $ 25.00 $ 50.00
Total Lead (each component) $ 75.00 $ 125.00
Nickel Leaching / Release $ 75.00 $ 125.00
Additional Size $ 25.00 $ 50.00
Additional Color $ 25.00 $ 50.00
Lead Content in PVC (per color) $ 75.00 $ 125.00
Corrosion Resistance $ 75.00 $ 125.00
May 18, 2006 152

Minimum Report Charge $ 23.00 $ 110.00
Note:
Additional / Failed tests will be retested at 30%
discount applied from regional lab price list.
India: Full regional prices
SGS Labs:
Asia: Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Korea,
Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
India: New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Tirupur,
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Manual Revision Log …………………………………………………………………………. 3

ANCHOR BLUE Test Requirements...……………………………………..………….………. 11

Approved SGS Laboratories …………………………………………………………………… 12

Laboratory Test Request Form…………………………………………………………………. 16

Sample Test Report ……………………………………………..………………………………. 17

Performance Standards Index………………………………………………………………….. 21

ANCHOR BLUE Performance Standards ……………………………………………………… 22

ANCHOR BLUE Pricing………………………………………………………………………….. 67

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DATE: Prepared/Revised by: Revised Page/Section:

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DATE: Prepared/Revised by: Revised Page/Section:

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Ms. Vickie Nellor

Ms. Janet Hughes

US Key Account Manager

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ASTM……………………………...The American Society for Testing and Materials

AATCC……………………………The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

CPSC………………………………Consumer Product Safety Commission

FTC…………………………………Federal Trade Commission

CFR………………………………..Code of Federal Regulations

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Fabric Sample Requirements:

Garment Sample Requirements:

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 Code of Federal Regulations – Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles

 FTC Guides for the Feather and Down Products Industry

 CPSC Rules and Regulations

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 Provide vendor with a copy of ANCHOR BLUE Quality Assurance Manual.

SGS Testing Laboratory Responsibility

 Distribute ANCHOR BLUE Quality Assurance manual to approved SGS Laboratories

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SGS India – Gurgaon (New Delhi) SGS India – Chennai (Madras)

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DIVISION: CONTACT PERSON:

SAMPLE DESCRIPTION: END USE:

Package Test: (double click on box, select “check”)

Retest: Previous Report Number: _____________________ Date: _________________

Additional Tests (Please specify below): Water Resistance

Service Required: □ Regular (5 days) □ Express (3 days) □ Return Residual Sample

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TEST PASS FAIL REMARKS

Signed for and on behalf of

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Observation on washed sample (A) & (B) :

COLOUR FASTNESS TO WASHING

COLOUR FASTNESS TO PERSPIRATION

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(A) (B) REQUIREMENT

COLOUR FASTNESS TO CROCKING

COLOUR FASTNESS TO NON-CHLORINE BLEACH

COLOUR FASTNESS TO LIGHT

WARP YARNS TORN (LB)

FABRIC WEIGHT PER UNIT AREA

Retest: Previous Report Number: _____ Date: _

* End of Report *