PVH/TH APPAREL ADDITIONAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

FABRIC/MATERIAL AND PRODUCT STANDARD AND REQUIREMENTS

TYPE OF TEST
Care Label Review
Fiber Label Review
Leather Labeling
LABELING
APPLICABLE TO TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
See Modified Testing
FTC Comply to Regulations
Procedures/ SOP’s
See Modified Testing
FTC Comply to Regulations
Procedures/ SOP’s
For USA destination only 16 CFR 24 Comply to Regulations

ANALYTICAL
TYPE OF TEST APPLICABLE TO TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
For Down/Feather products
Fat and oil content IDFB – Part 4 1.5 % MAX
only
For Down/Feather products Federal standard 148A
Odor PASS
only method II
Not needed for trim fabric
and pocketing. For whites AATCC 81 5 - 7.5
pH Value
and large areas of white.
For denim: all washes
Material testing: All colors
Product testing: All colors. If
pH Value (leather) not passed at hide stage or ISO 4045 3.5 - 7
in case production process
influenced pH

TYPE OF TEST APPLICABLE TO
Required for apparel to
global destination, where
applicable including
Flammability** leather materials with raised
(apparel, global surfaces, such as suede,
destination) belts and coated/
laminated materials. One
color only. If failed then all
colors must be tested.
Flammability to vinyl plastic Vinyl, pvc material without
film** textile backing.
Children’s loose fit
Flammability** sleepwear, for USA
(children’s loose fit destination.
sleepwear, USA destination) Required for one color only
for each fabric.
Flammability** Children's sleep wear (size
(children’s sleepwear, 00-14X) for Canada
Canada destination) destination.
**FLAMMABILITY
TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
16 CFR 1610 Class 1
16 CFR 1611 Comply to Regulations
FPU (Fabric) stage:
average char length per specimen shall not
exceed 7.0 inches & no individual specimen
has a char length of 10 inches or more
Proto type stage (seams and trims):
average char length of 5 specimens shall not
exceed 7.0 inches & no more than 2 of 15
16 CFR 1615/ 1616
specimens shall have a char length of 10
inches or more
GPU (garment) stage:
average char length of 5 specimens shall not
exceed 7.0 inches & no more than 3 of the 15
specimens shall have a char length of 10
inches or more
CAN/CGSB 4.2 no 27.5 Tight fit: Flame spread time > 7sec
(tight fit) Loose fit: average char length of 5 specimen
may not exceed 178mm and max 1 specimen
SOR/ 2016-169 Regulations may have char length equal to the full length
(loose fit) of the specimen

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**FLAMMABILITY
TYPE OF TEST APPLICABLE TO TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
Baby and children’s
Flammability** sleepwear (size 00-14) and
Minimum average flame spread is 12 sec. The
(children’s sleepwear, limited daywear (Age
AS/NZS 1249 minimum individual surface burning time is 10
Australia/ New Zealand group up to 2 years) for
sec.
destination) Australia/ New Zealand
destination.
Flammability** Class B: No surface flash flame & 520mm trip
Adult nightwear for EU EN 1103 (10 sec flame
(adult nightwear, EU thread not severed in less than 10 sec
destination contact time)
destination) Filter paper not ignited within 10 sec.
*Pajama & 100% cotton EN 14878 class A when tested to EN1103:
terry toweling bathrobe: EN No surface flash flame & 520mm trip thread not
Children's Sleepwear for EU 14878 when tested to EN severed in less than 15 sec
Flammability**
destination. Required for 1103
(children’s sleepwear, EU
one color only for each BS 5722 when tested to BS 5438 :
destination)
fabric. *Nightdress, dressing gown, 300mm trip thread not severed in less than 25
bathrobe: BS 5722 when sec & 600mm trip thread not severed in less
tested to BS 5438 than 50 sec
**Indicates testing must be done at an approved 3rd party lab.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE OF TEST APPLICABLE TO TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
All fabrics must meet
Bow & Skew ASTM D3882
Wovens: <2%, Knits: <3%
Not needed for trim fabric
Fabric count (knits) ASTM D3887 ±5% as claimed
and pocketing.
Fabric count (woven/ Not needed for trim fabric
ASTM D3775 +/- 5% as claimed
denim) and pocketing.
Feather/ Down
Filling IDFB – Part 3 Refer to section: Down and feather
composition**
All except for trim fabric
and pocketing. Upon
AATCC 20/20A or ASTM Single fiber/Animal Hair fibers: 0%
Fiber Content** request for quota or duty
D629 Multi fiber blends: ±3%
break. Always test for
animal hair fibers.
If claimed: ±5% (in3/30g)
Filling Power Down/ feathers only IDFB 10B
If no claimed: report actual
Leather Identification For leather only Microscopy Report actual
Leather Thickness For leather only ASTM D1813 ±5% as claimed
For Down/Feather products Standard: ≤ 10
Oxygen number IDFB – Part 7
only Hypo-allergenic: ≤ 4.8
For Down/Feather products
Penetration Resistance FTMS191, Method 5530 No penetration
only. Any color.
For Down/Feather products Original: <10 NTU
Turbidity IDFB – Part 11A
only Hypo-allergenic/ super clean claims: <7 NTU
1. Woven - oz/yd2 and g/m2
or g/lm
Weight 2. Knits - oz/yd2 and g/m2 or ASTM D3776 ±5% as claimed
g/lm
3. Sweaters - LBS/dz
As claimed
Weight (leather) For leather only ASTM D3776, Option C ≤ 5 OZ/SQ.YD: ±10 % MAX
> 5 OZ/SQ.YD: -5%/+10% MAX
Not needed for trim fabric
Yarn Size ASTM D1059 ±5% as claimed
and pocketing.
**Indicates testing must be done at an approved 3rd party lab.

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TYPE OF TEST APPLICABLE TO
Appearance after washing See Modified Testing
(bonded fabrics) Procedures/ SOP’s
Appearance after washing See Modified Testing
(bonded products) Procedures/ SOP’s
For children above 3 years
and adults. When selected
Attachment Strength for adult product, see
Modified Testing
Procedures/ SOP’s
Garments intended for
children <36 months, small
parts that are not covered
by other small parts tests
Attachment strength of
(flexure, tension & torque)
non-grippable items
including but not limited to
(PVH EU only)
sequins, glitter, heat fused
or glued components and
plastic sleeving on ends of
cords or laces.
Cycling
Cycling after abuse
Flexure (metal wires) (small
parts testing)
Impact
Leather/ Hardware
For leather products only
Compatibility
Seam/breaking strength See Modified Testing
(bonded seams) Procedures/ SOP’s
Seam/ breaking strength
See Modified Testing
(sewn seam on woven
Procedures/ SOP’s
garment)
Snagging (knit fabric
Any one color.
containing filament yarns)
Age group up to 8 years
All parts that are hard or stiff
Sharp edges/points
such as metal parts,
buttons, etc.
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PERFORMANCE
TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
AATCC 135 modified,
AATCC TS-006
No separation/ delamination, no puckering
wash conditions: per care
instructions after 10 cycles
AATCC 150 modified,
AATCC TS-006
No separation/ delamination, no puckering
wash conditions: per care
instructions after 10 cycles
16 CFR 1500.51-53 16 LBS/ 10 seconds, MIN
CEN: TR 16792 Annex C No change or negligible change.
ASTM F963 Follow ASTM F963
ASTM F963 Follow ASTM F963
No detachment under a load of 16 lbs. (120
arc for 30 cycles at a rate of 1 Cycle per 2
16 CFR 1500.50-53 seconds, with a 60 seconds after each 10
cycles)
ASTM F963 Follow ASTM F963
48 hours at 140°F (60°C)/ 90% RH
PVH In-house method No damage or color transfer to leather/
hardware
30 LBS, MIN.
-Report the mode of failure includes
decorative adhesive tape separation (if
applicable).
ASTM D1683 modified, using
-Terminate the test and report the load when
1” cut strip
the decorative adhesive tape failed (i.e.,
delaminated) before the fabric rupture or
bonded seam separation occurs.
15 LBS, MIN.
-Report the mode of failure (includes
decorative adhesive tape separation).
ASTM D1683, using 6” x 4” -Terminate the test and report the load when
specimens and 1” clamps the decorative adhesive tape failed (i.e.,
delaminated) before the fabric rupture or
sewing thread breakage occurs.
JIS L1058 Method D2, Silk: 3.0 MIN
3600 rev All others: 4.0 MIN
No sharp edges or points.
ASTM F963
All corners must be rounded.
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TYPE OF TEST
Slip resistance
Snap action (Adult)
Snap action (Children)
Snap Fasteners Holding
Strength
Snap Operability –
Snapping/ Unsnapping
Tension test
(small parts testing)
Torque test (zipper pullers or
small parts which can be
twisted) (small parts testing)
Use and Abuse
Zipper operability
PERFORMANCE
APPLICABLE TO
TH NA / PVH NA:
For friction enhancing
grippers and flocked
bottom footwear
PVH EU: For footed
garments with grippers
For product with snaps
For product with snaps
For up to 3 years
For product with snaps
Pull Apart: ASTM 4846
For product with snaps
Age group below 3 years
Age group below 3 years
Age group up to 8 years
One color
See Modified Testing
Procedures/ SOP’s
TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
TH NA / PVH NA:
For all ages
Dry: µ 0.5 min, static
Wet: µ 0.4min, kinetic
Satra TM 144
PVH EU
For size 74 and up
Test on clay tile, wood, vinyl and carpet
Dry: µ 0.5 min
ASTM D4846 Min: 2 lbs, Max: 8 lbs
ASTM D4846 Min: 1 lbs, Max: 5 lbs
Optional 2: [ snap and rivets]
ASTM D7142
MIN 15 LBS for 10 seconds
modified Pull Apart: 2-8 LBS
Push Together: Push Together: 2-8 LBS
AATCC/ASTM TS013
No detachment under a load of 16 lbs, evenly
16 CFR 1500.50-53 applied during 5 sec, and then held for
another 10 sec.
No Detachment
16 CFR 1500.50-53 4 inches-Lbs for 10 sec. or no detachment at
180 degrees torque in both directions
ASTM F963/ In original state and after 3 washes: comply to
16 CFR 1500.50-53 ASTM F963/ 16 CFR 1500.50-53
PVH/ TH method See Modified Testing Procedures/ SOP’s

TYPE OF TEST
Dye Transfer in Storage 24°C
(fabric)
Dye Transfer in Storage 60°C
(fabric)
Dye Transfer in Storage 60°C
(product)
Sublimation 180°C (360°F)
COLORFASTNESS
APPLICABLE TO
Synthetic fabrics with more
than one contrasting colors
including prints
All others except for solid
whites/ light colors
All except for solid whites/
light colors
Printed nylon or polyester
fabrics, sublimation graphic
prints
TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
AATCC 163 modified
24°C/ 95% humidity/ 48 Self staining: 4.5 MIN
hours
AATCC 163 modified
Color change: 3.5 MIN
60°C/ 95% humidity/ 48
Color staining: 4.0 MIN
hours
Self staining: 4.5 MIN
AATCC 163 modified
Color change: 3.5 MIN
60°C/ 95% humidity/ 48
Color staining: 4.0 MIN
hours
Self staining: 4.5 MIN
AATCC 117 Medium and Dark colors: CC 4.0 MIN

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**PERFORMANCE CLAIMS
TYPE OF TEST APPLICABLE TO TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
Anti-microbial
(if claimed “antimicrobial/
odor control/ etc.) One color per fabric Original state: No growth
AATCC 147
(Qualitative method, type. 20 washes or 5 dry cleanings: No growth
measuring bacteriostatic
activity)**
Anti-microbial
(only need if AATCC 147
Original state: 90% reduction rate
test is positive) One color per fabric
AATCC 100 20 washes or 5 dry cleanings: 70% reduction
(Quantitative method, type.
rate
measuring bactericidal
activity)**
Polyester materials.
Anti-static** One color per fabric AATCC 115 Cling time: 1 second, MAX
type.
Water/ Alcohol
Aqueous Liquid Solution Resistance Original state: 6.0 MIN
AATCC 193
Repellency** Test. One color per After 20 washes: 5.0 MIN
fabric type.
Water vapor
permeability. Any
Breathability** ASTM E96, procedure B 500G/SQ. M/24 HOURS, MIN
one color. One color
only.
Continuous touch feeling of
coolness under wet state PVH In-house Method
One color per fabric Comparison test should be done on a claimed
(e.g., sweating) if claimed (AATCC 79+ Sweating hotplate
type. fabric and regular fabric. Report actual.
“cool feeling/ chill touch/ method +AATCC TM 201)
etc.”**
Deodorization
Before wash: 70%
(if claimed “anti-odor”/ etc. One color per fabric
ISO 17299-2 After 5 & 20 washings: Report actual
and using odor capture type.
After 5 dry cleanings: Report actual
mechanism)**
Deodorization
(if claimed “anti-odor”/ etc. Original: 98% reduction rate
One color per fabric PVH In-house Method
and using bacterial- 20 washes or 5 dry cleanings: 92% reduction
type. (QMT-01)
prevention mechanism, rate
e.g., H2O2 treated)**
Grass release
One color per fabric AATCC 130 modified test in Unwashed: 3.5 MIN
(if claimed “grass release/
type. wheatgrass solution After 20 cycles wash/dry: 3.0 MIN
etc.”)**
Woven: 0.17 W/cm2, MIN,
Q Max Test
Instant touch feeling of Knit: 0.13 W/cm2, MIN
(Temperature difference ΔT: 10°C,
coolness One color per fabric or
Top plate: 35°C; waterbox: 25°C
(if claimed “cool feeling/ type. Comparison test should be done on a claimed
Sample surface tested: skin
chill touch/ etc.”)** fabric and a regular fabric. Report actual.
contact side)
Instant touch feeling of
For product with
coolness under humidity Hydroscopic endothermic
claim of cool feeling Comparison test should be done on a claimed
change method
or chill touch, etc. fabric and a regular fabric. Report actual.
(if claimed “cool feeling/ (ISO 16533)
Any one color.
chill touch/ etc.”)**
For knit fabric only.
Moisture Management** AATCC TM 195 4.0 MIN
Any one color.
Original state: 5.0 MIN
One color per fabric
Oil repellency** AATCC 118 After 20 washes: 3.0 MIN
type.
One color per fabric
Quick Dry** AATCC 201 ≥ 1ml/ hr
type.

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**PERFORMANCE CLAIMS
TYPE OF TEST APPLICABLE TO TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT
Minimum Grade
Tops:
SA SS
Ultimate Non Iron 4.0 MIN 4.0 MIN
Non Iron 3.5 MIN 3.5 MIN
Wrinkle Free 3.25 MIN 3.25 MIN
AATCC 124 – Fabric (5 cycles) Wrinkle Resistance 3.0 MIN 3.0 MIN
Smoothness See Modified Testing
AATCC 143 – Garment Easy Care 2.5 MIN 2.5 MIN
Appearance** Procedures/ SOP’s
(5 cycles) Minimum Grade
Bottoms:
SA SS
Non Iron 3.75 MIN 3.5 MIN
Wrinkle Free 3.5 MIN 3.25 MIN
Wrinkle Resistance 3.25 MIN 3.0 MIN
Easy Care 2.5 MIN 2.5 MIN
Soil release
One color per fabric Original state: 3.5 MIN
(if claimed “soil release/ AATCC 130
type. After 20 washes: 3.0 MIN
stain release/ etc.”)**
For product with Collar: 0.5 INCH, MIN
Tension and elongation** ASTM D4964 modified
claim of Tekfit. Waistband: 5% MIN
Fabric weight < 7OZ/SQ. YD: 0.3 CLO, MIN
Including down or
Thermal resistance Fabric weight ≥ 7 OZ/ SQ. YD: 0.4 CLO, MIN
fiber-filled garments.
(if claimed “thermal” e.g. ASTM D1518 option 1 or
One color per fabric
‘helps to retain heat’)** Comparison test should be done on a claimed
type.
fabric and a regular fabric. Report actual.
AATCC 183 Original & after 40 washes.
Classification: ASTM D6603 & • GOOD: UPF 15-24
D6544 • VERY GOOD: UPF 25-39
UV protection** Lightest shade.
• EXCELLENT: UPF 40 OR GREATER
For EU destination: see chapter 11
for labeling requirements. EU destination: min UPF 40
After 30 min, unwashed
Woven :
≥ 10 CM Chemical wicking
One color per fabric
Vertical Wicking** AATCC 197 version B ≥ 12 CM Yarn wicking
type.
Knit:
≥ 13 CM Chemical wicking
≥ 15 CM Yarn wicking
One color per fabric As received ≤ 5 sec
Water Absorbency** AATCC 79
type. After 10 washings ≤ 5 sec
Hydrostatic pressure
Water Proof** AATCC 127 2000mm water, MIN
test, one color only.
Spray test, one color As received: 90
Water Repellency** AATCC 22
only. After 3 washes or 1 dry clean: 70
Water Resistance** Rain test AATCC 35 2ft (for 2 min): < 1 gr
Wind proof: < 1 CFM
Air permeability, one
Windproof/ Wind Resistant** ASTM D737 Highly wind resistant: 1-4 CFM
color only.
Wind resistant: >4 TO 20 CFM
**Indicates testing must be done at an approved 3rd party lab.

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