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SCOPE:
This protocol is applicable for Rigid Denim Piece Goods-Adult.

ANALYTICAL
A Total lead in CPSC-CH- All accessible substrates in the as received state on items shall not contain X X
substrates E1001-08.3 / lead in excess of 0.01% (100ppm) of the weight of the total content.
M CPSC-CH-
E1002-08.3
Note:
- Report actual results or include data table within report.
- Component testing is allowed.
- Compositing up to 3 like materials is allowed except metal.
- If any color/material in the composite exceeds 80% of the limit, based on
the lowest weight component, individual colors will be analyzed.
- Non-suspect materials as defined by the Consumer Products Safety
Commission less than 16 CFR 1500.88 and 16 CFR 1500.91 (d) and (e) will
not be tested except metal and plastic. It is the vendor's responsibility to
ensure compliance to the applicable requirements.
Client Requirement: Test requirement with reference to CPSIA and EC No.
1907/2006 Annex XVII and its amendments item no. 63 (7).

A Total lead in CPSC-CH- All accessible surface coatings in the as received state on items shall not X X
surface coatings E1003-09.1 contain lead or lead components in which the lead content is in excess of
M 0.009% (90ppm) of the weight of the total content.

Note:
- Report actual results or include data table within report.
- Component testing is allowed.
- Based on CPSC SOP, will composite up to 3 colors. If any color in the
composite exceeds 80% of the limit (72 ppm), based on the lowest weight
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Method t g
component, individual colors will be analyzed.
**Applicable to all Non Textile Components unless from an AEO approved
trim supplier.

Client Requirement: Test requirement with reference to CPSIA and EC No.

1907/2006 Annex XVII and its amendments item no. 63 (7).

A Assessment of AATCC 100-19 / [IAC Certified Report] X

antibacterial CPSD-AN-00301-
Report actual result in percent (%) reduction for the product with "anti-
finishes on textile MTHD
microbial" and/ or "anti-bacterial" claim only. Applicable ONLY to Denim
Bottoms.

IAC Test Methodology and Certificate Applicable.

Test After 5 Washes (140F)

Test Inoculum:
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538
Klebsiella pneumonia ATCC 4352

Requirement: Minimum 90% Reduction

Note:
Untreated sample will not be provided, therefore, the result will be
calculated by equation 2 - comparing the counts of treated 24hrs vs treated
0hrs.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Fiber content AATCC 20-21 / Blends - Report actual (3% maximum tolerance - FTC) X
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analysis AATCC 20A-21
Single fiber - Report actual (0% tolerance - FTC)

Fabric weight ASTM D3776-20 After 5 Laundering Cycles. X X

Wash Temperature: 140 Degrees F. Tumble Dry High.

(oz/sq yd)
As claimed ± 5% maximum.

Fabric count of ASTM D3775- Report actual: -0 / +5% from claim. X

woven fabric 17e1
Report number of ends and number of picks separately.

pH value of textile ISO 3071:2020 Textile product shall have pH value comply with the following limits: X
M
(i) Shall be within 5.5 - 7.0 for white color textile.
(ii) Shall be within 6.0 - 8.0 for other color textile.
(iii) Shall be within 4.0 - 7.0 for acid dyed textile.
(iv) Shall be within 6.5 – 8.5 sulphur dyed textile.

Note: Applicable to all garments.

Client requirement

PERFORMANCE
Dimensional ISO 3759:2011 / [after 5 home laundering ] X
changes of ISO 5077:2007 /
fabrics in washing ISO 6330:2021
Modified Wash Temperature: 140 Degrees F. Tumble Dry High
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[Washed with TIDE detergent]
[Woven]
General: -3% x -3%
Stretch w/spandex: -4% x -4%
Corduroy, Velvet, Terry, Flannel: -5% x -5%
Growth: +1.0% Maximum

NOTE: Lab should issue suggested care as COLD always even though
laundered at 140F.

Spirality after ISO 16322- [Procedure A- Diagonal marking] X

Laundering: 2:2021
5%
Woven and
Knitted Fabrics
Tensile properties ISO 13934- Perform after 5 HL according to ISO 5077/6330 X
of fabrics: Grab 2:2014
Wash Temperature: 140 Degrees F Tumble Dry High.
method

Rigid Denim
Fabric Weight oz/sq yd
< 6.0 oz/sq yd
6.0 - 7.9 oz/ sq yd
8.0 - 9.9 oz/ sq yd
10.0 or above oz/ sq yd
10.0 or above oz/ sq yd
Warp x Fill (lbs.) minimum
25 x 20
105 x 75
115 x 85
130 x 95 (when stretch is less than 60%)
130 x 80 (when stretch is above 60%)

Tear properties of ISO 13937- Perform after 5 HL according to ISO 5077/6330 X

fabrics: Ballistic 1:2000
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Pendulum Wash Temperature: 140 Degrees F Tumble Dry High.
Method
(Elmendorf)
Rigid Denim
Fabric Weight oz/sq yd Warp x Fill (lbs.) minimum
< 6.0 oz/sq yd 3.0 x 2.5
6.0 - 7.9 oz/ sq yd 6.0 x 4.0
8.0 - 9.9 oz/ sq yd 8.0 x 6.0
10.0 - 11.9 oz/ sq yd 9.0 x 7.0
≥12.0 oz sq yd 10.0 x 8.0

A Stretch properties ASTM D3107-07 After 5 home laundering X

of woven fabrics R2019

Wash temperature: 140 degrees F Tumble dry high.

Applicable to stretch fabrications containing Elastane, Elasterell-p and

Elastomultiester (ie Lycra T400). Test in stretch direction only.

4lb Load application. Test only to 85% of Stretch (not max stretch). 30 mins
Growth / Recovery:
Stretch fabrics content 1-5% after 60 mins.
Stretch fabrics content over 5% after 30 mins

Stretch: +/- 2.5% of Mill claimed stretch on TRF.

Growth:
Growth requirement: 4% Max when stretch is less than 20%
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Growth requirement: 6% Max when stretch is between 20.1% & 34.9%
Growth requirement: 8% Max when stretch is greater than 35%

Pass / Fail based on both stretch and growth.

Recovery: Data only.

A Appearance after Per Care [5 HL, 1 DC or 5 HW] X X

care Instruction
Applicable only to fabric with back side/inside brushed. TRF must state yes
to brushed.

No obvious defects/observations affecting the product

performance/appearance. list all observations including pilling, fraying,
fuzzing and performance of the fabric on face/back.

Note: No color evaluation is needed

A Pilling resistance: ASTM D3512-22 [Mandatory If TRF states yes for brushed] X X
random tumble
[Test in original state on brushed side only]
pilling

Grade 2.5 minimum for brushed surfaces

A Air Permeability ASTM D737-2018 [If claimed, Thermal Regulating (COOLMAX or TRUTEMP 365) on TRF] X

Test after 3 home laundering

5 cfm minimum
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A Vertical Wicking AATCC 213-22 [If claimed, Thermal Regulating (COOLMAX or TRUTEMP 365) on TRF] X
Rate of Textiles:
Specified Times
Test after 3 home laundering

12 cm minimum within 30 minutes

A Absorbency of AATCC 79- [If claimed, Thermal Regulating (COOLMAX or TRUTEMP 365) on TRF] X
textiles 10e2(2018)e2
Test after 3 home laundering

Moisture must absorb entirely into fabric within 5 seconds.

A Thermal and ASTM F1868-17 [By request only] X

evaporative
[Denim bottoms]
resistance of
clothing materials [If claimed, thermal regulating (Coolmax or Trutemp 365) on TRF]
using a sweating
[CLO Value]
hot plate
Test after 3 home laundering
CLO value must reported in both "It" & "If"
Pass / fail on "It" only

Denim / Piece dye : "It" 0.50 minimum (CLO)

COLORFASTNESS
A Colourfastness to ISO 105- [Not applicable to Indigo Dye] X
bleaching: N02:1993
Grade 4 minimum
Peroxide
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Method t g
Use multifibre for testing only, do not use adjacent fabric.
Please give pass / Fail rating when the submitted care instruction is “Use
only non-chlorine bleach if needed”.
Please give DATA as rating when the submitted care instruction is “Do not
bleach”.

Colourfastness to ISO 105- [For small prints which is unable to be tested with X12, X16 should be X X
rubbing X12:2016 used.]

Dry:
Reactive, Disperse, Acid Dyes: Grade 4 minimum
Vat, Sulfur, Pigment, Direct Dye, Overdye, Indigo: Grade 3 minimum
Brushed / Sanded Surfaces/Tinted: Grade 3 minimum
Print: pigment, reactive, discharge, sublimation: Grade 3 minimum
Cationized dyeing: Grade 3 minimum
Others: Grade 3 minimum

Wet:
Reactive, Disperse, Acid Dyes: Grade 3 minimum
Vat, Sulfur Dye, Indigo: Grade 1-2 minimum
Pigment, Direct Dye, Overdye: Grade 2 minimum
Brushed / Sanded Surfaces/Tinted : Grade 2 minimum
Print: pigment, reactive, discharge, sublimation: Grade 2 minimum
Cationized dyeing: Grade 2 minimum
Others: Grade 2 minimum
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Method t g

Colourfastness to ISO 105- [For small prints which is unable to be tested with X12, X16 should be X X
rubbing - small X16:2016 used.]
areas

Dry:
Reactive, Disperse, Acid Dyes: Grade 4 minimum
Vat, Sulfur, Pigment, Direct Dye, Overdye, Indigo: Grade 3 minimum
Brushed / Sanded Surfaces/Tinted: Grade 3 minimum
Print: pigment, reactive, discharge, sublimation: Grade 3 minimum
Cationized Dyeing: Grade 3 minimum
Others: Grade 3 minimum

Wet:
Reactive, Disperse, Acid Dyes: Grade 3 minimum
Vat, Sulfur Dye, Indigo: Grade 1-2 minimum
Pigment, Direct Dye, Overdye: Grade 2 minimum
Brushed / Sanded Surfaces/Tinted : Grade 2 minimum
Print: pigment, reactive, discharge, sublimation: Grade 2 minimum
Cationized Dyeing: Grade 2 minimum
Others: Grade 2 minimum

A Colourfastness to ISO 105- [Not applicable to Indigo dye] X X

light B02:2014

General: light standard 4: Grade 4 minimum

Underwear/lining/silk/white: light exposure 3: Grade 3 minimum
Indigo/pigment/cationized dyeing/direct/sulfur: light standard 4: Grade 2-3
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minimum
Neon fabrics/graphic prints: light standard 4: Grade 2-3 minimum

Colour fastness ISO 105- Not applicable to Indigo Dye X X

to perspiration E04:2013
[All color]
Color Change: Min 3
Color Staining: Min 3

A Colourfastness to ISO 105- Not applicable to Indigo Dye X X

water E01:2013
[All color]
Color Change: Min 3
Color Staining: Min 3 .

A Colourfastness to ISO 105- [Light/white/pastel & Indigo dyed only] X X

ozone in the G03:1993
Color change: Grade 4 minimum after 1 cycle
atmosphere

No. Of Samples Required for 1.8 yds Client Approval:

Complete Testing

No. Of (Fully Packed) Cartons Creation Date: 02/Dec/2009

For Transit Testing:
Last Revision Date: 23/May/2023
No. Of Working Days For 5
Complete Testing: Pricing Review Date
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Key
A Additional Charge For This Test
M Mandatory
R Regulatory
FT Full Test
AC Additional Colorway
By Request Only By Request Only

Result Key
C Claimed
R Recorded
M Meets
NM Does Not Meet
NA Not Applicable
NT Not Tested

Rating Key
PASS Pass
FAIL Fail
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