ByDate: Page 1 of 12 THE BONTON STORES, INC. TEST PROTOCOL FOR BTON 00301 US WOVEN ADULT OR CHILDRENS FABRIC (V30) Citation Method SUPPLEMENTAL PROTOCOLS Note: Additional cost, sample size & TAT may be required if testing to 1 or more supplemental protocol is necessary. Please refer to the above referenced supplemental protocol(s) for additional information. * California proposition 65 * Special claims * NonCPSIA requirements LABELING Applicable section from protocol BTONAN PTCL06572.01US Applicable section from protocol CPSDSL PTCL00992US BTONGBPTCL 08443US All samples shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65 to determine if additional testing or labeling is required. [See Note at end] The sample should be reviewed against the requirements of Special Claims Protocol to determine if additional testing or labeling is required. All samples shall be reviewed against the requirements of Non CPSIA Requirements supplemental protocol to determine if additional testing or labeling is required. Examine the retail packaging (or submitted artwork). Record each objective (factual) claim which can be substantiated by the testing within the protocols and rate accordingly. Additional testing required outside of the protocol shall be approved. Any objective claim not approved by the client shall be recorded as NT and rate as. * Claim verification level 3 CPSDGB08612 MTHD All If additional testing cannot be conducted due to capability issues, the claims shall be recorded as NT and rated as Data All subjective (opinion) claims shall be recorded as Not Tested and rated as. Record information evaluated between the graphic imagery and the product Record disclaimers on datasheet
ByDate: Page 2 of 12 Citation Method BTON 00301 US WOVEN ADULT OR CHILDRENS FABRIC (V30) Plastic bags in which a diameter is 5 inches or greater (when formed into a circle) used as packaging or packaging article shall contain a warning statement similar to below on both sides of each bag in English: WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy. Plastic bag warning statement California, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia and Rhode Island State and City Laws CPSD GB01073MTHD 1 The warnings shall be printed clearly as to prevent the ink from smearing or upon a gummed label securely attached to the bag. It shall be contrasted by typography, layout or color from the contents of the bag and from other printed matter on the bag, if any. If the total length and width of the bag is more than 40 inches, the warning shall be repeated at 20 inches intervals. Except laundry bag, the font size of the warning must adhere to the chart listed below: Total Length and Width of Bag Size of Print 60 inches or more At least 24 points 40 inches to less than 60 inches At least 18 points 25 inches to less than 40 inches At least 14 points Less than 25 inches At least 10 points For laundry bag, the font size of the warning should be at least 36 points. ANALYTICAL Client requirement
ByDate: Page 3 of 12 Citation Method BTON 00301 US WOVEN ADULT OR CHILDRENS FABRIC (V30) All fabrics and trims, that come into contact with skin, shall be negative result. Formaldehyde spot test on textile CPSDAN00018 MTHD Note: This method cannot be applied on nylon and PU, quantitative analysis should be performed directly if need. Trims including but not limited to, elastic, embroidery, ribbonsbows, applique, drawcord, patches, twill tape. Client requirement All fabrics and trims, that come into contact with skin, shall have formaldehyde content not exceed 75 mgkg (75 ppm). * Formaldehyde content in textile JIS L1041:2011 CPSD AN00019MTHD 1 Note: Conduct testing only if formaldehyde spot test shows positive result or inconclusive result. * ph value in textile # Heavy metals content in packaging materials HAZARDS AATCC 81 CPSDAN 00026MTHDPH AATCC81 Model toxics in packaging legislation of the toxics in packaging clearinghouse (TPCH) CPSDAN00065 MTHD 1 Client requirement [For infant garments (or fabrics intended for infant garments) sizedages 012 months only] Whites: 5.0 6.5 Wool 4.0 7.0 Denim 6.0 8.0 Others: 5.5 8.0 The sum of concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium in packaging or packaging components shall not exceed 100 mgkg (100 ppm) by weight. Note: Total chromium (Cr) is determined first. Confirmation of hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) will be performed when concentration of total chromium is above the detection limit and sum of concentration of four heavy metals is exceeded the limit.
ByDate: Page 4 of 12 Citation Method BTON 00301 US WOVEN ADULT OR CHILDRENS FABRIC (V30) [3 HL, 1 DC or 1HW] No obvious defectsobservations affecting the end product performanceappearance. List all observations including color changestaining, seam appearance, wrinkling, skewing, pilling, Appearance after care CPSDSL31055MTHD fuzzing and performance of the components and trims. For laminated products no bubbling, puckering, crack marks or blisters, or face fabric pilling. Surface Appearance: Grade 4.0 minimum Color Change: General Grade 4.0 minimum Pigment Dye, Printed flannel Grade 3.0 minimum Self Staining: Grade 4.5 minimum FLAMMABILITY * Flammability of children's sleepwear 16 CFR 1615 1616 Must comply with the requirements of the regulation. (One Color Only) Class 1 Flammability of clothing textiles 16 CFR 1610 Note: If the color tested fails, perform flammability on all additional colors PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Blends Report Actual (3% maximum Tolerance FTC) AATCC 2020A Single Fiber Report Actual (0% Tolerance FTC) * Fiber Content (ASTM D629) Note: First fiber included in package price, additional fibers will be additional charge. Fabric Weight ASTM D377609ae1 Option C 1 (ozsq yd) <5 ozsq yd: 5+8% maximum >5 ozsq yd: + 5% maximum Fabric count of woven fabric ASTM D377512 1 Yarn number ASTM D1059 WORKMANSHIP Fabric defects ASTM D39902012e1 All PERFORMANCE Report: 0 +5% from claim. Report number of ends and number of picks separately. Report actual Or (+ 5% Maximum) if claimed. Report actual ply count. Visual examination to verify noticeable defects such as missing components, obvious knittingweaving defects, improper functioning component.
ByDate: Page 5 of 12 Citation Method BTON 00301 US WOVEN ADULT OR CHILDRENS FABRIC (V30) [after 3 HL] Dimensional change after home laundering Dimensional change on drycleaning in perchloroethylene Appearance after hand wash Tearing strength: Elmendorf apparatus Breaking strength of textile fabrics: Grab test AATCC 135 Per care instructions AATCC 158 Per Care instructions CPSDSL31042MTHD Per care instruction ASTM D1424 09R2013e1 ASTM D5034 09 R2013 General: 3% x 3% Stretch wspandex: 4% x 4% Corduroy, Velvet, Terry, Flannel, Jacquard, Basket, Pique: 5% x 5% Growth: +1% maximum [After 1DC if applicable] Shrinkage: 2.0% x 2.0% Growth: +1.0% maximum [After 1 handwash if applicable] Shrinkage: 2.0% x 2.0% Growth: +1.0% maximum If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): <2.4: 1.5 lbs minimum 2.54.0: 2.0 lbs minimum 4.16.0: 2.5 lbs minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric 2.0 lbs.) >6.0: 3.5 lbs minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric 3.0 lbs.) Lining and pocketing: 2.0 lbs minimum If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): <2.4: 15 lbs minimum 2.54.0: 25 lbs minimum 4.16.0: 30 lbs minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric 25 lbs.) >6.0: 40 lbs minimum (Wrinkle Resistance Fabric 35 lbs.) Lining and pocketing: 20 lbs minimum
ByDate: Page 6 of 12 Citation Method BTON 00301 US WOVEN ADULT OR CHILDRENS FABRIC (V30) [Woven] If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): <3.4: 15 lbs minimum @ 14" 3.55.0: 20 lbs minimum @ 14" >5.0: 25 lbs minimum @ 14" Corduroy, Velvet and Velveteen: If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): 4.07.0: 20 lbs minimum @ 14" >7.0: 30 lbs minimum @ 14" Silk: If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): <3.5: 15 lbs minimum @ 14" >3.5: 20 lbs minimum @ 14" Resistance to slippage of yarns ASTM D434 Flannel: If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): 3.55.0: 20 lbs minimum @ 14" >5.0: 25 lbs minimum @ 14" Lining: If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): 1.03.0: 15 lbs minimum @ 14" >3.0: 20 lbs minimum @ ¼ Wool: If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): 2.04.5: 15 lbs minimum @ 14" >4.5: 20 lbs minimum @ ¼ Madras: If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): <4.5: 15 lbs minimum @ 14" >4.5: 20 lbs minimum @ 14" Pilling resistance: elastomeric pad ASTM D351410 (R2014) Stretch Fabrics: If Fabric weight (Oz sq yd): 4.07.0: 20 lbs minimum @ ¼ >7.0: 25 lbs minimum @ 14" Grade 4.0 minimum After 300 Cycles Flannel, Wool: Grade 3.0 minimum after 300 cycles
ByDate: Page 7 of 12 * Pile retention of pile fabric Citation Method ASTM D468507 (R2011) * Water repellency: Spray test AATCC 22 * Water Resistance: rain test AATCC 35 * Wrinkle resistance durable press AATCC 143 BTON 00301 US WOVEN ADULT OR CHILDRENS FABRIC (V30) [Corduroy, Velvet and Velveteen] Abrasive Wheel: CS10, Head Weight:250 g Grade 3.0 Face minimum after 300 cycles Grade 4.0 Back minimum after 100 cycles [Optional] [If claimed] [If Claimed Water Repellant] Original: ISO 90 minimum After 3 washes (Per Care Instruction): ISO 70 minimum Optional ( If claimed) (Rain Test)(If Claimed Water Resistant) Less than 1 gram Customs Test (Test on garments): No more than 1 gm of water penetration at 600mm pressure for a 2 minute duration (DP) (For Laundering : Evaluate after 3 Launderings; For Dry Cleaning : Evaluate after 1 Dry cleaning) (If Claimed) Evaluate after 3 home launderings as per client requirement including, the seams, fabric and creases evaluations to meet the claim. Wrinkle Free Wrinkle Resistant Smoothness: Grade 4.0 minimum COLORFASTNESS Colorfastness to drycleaning AATCC 132 Colorfastness to laundering: accelerated AATCC 61 Easy Care Smoothness: Grade 3.5 minimum [If Applicable] Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum Self staining: Grade 4.5 minimum Color Change: Grade 4.0 minimum Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum Self staining: Grade 4.5 minimum
ByDate: Page 8 of 12 Quick methods for colorfastness to chlorine bleach Quick methods for colorfastness to nonchlorine bleach BTON 00301 US WOVEN ADULT OR CHILDRENS FABRIC (V30) Citation Method Grade 4.0 minimum AATCCASTM TS001 AATCC ASTM TS001 1 Grade 4.0 minimum Dry: Grade 4.0 minimum Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum Corduroy, Velvet and Velveteen, Madras Dry: Grade 3.5 minimum Wet: Grade 2.0 minimum Colorfastness to crocking AATCC 8 116 Colorfastness to light AATCC 16.3 1 Colorfastness to Perspiration AATCC 15 Flannel: Yarn Dye Dry: Grade 3.5 minimum Wet: Grade 3.0 minimum Printed Dry: Grade 3.5 minimum Wet: Grade 2.0 minimum Grade 4 @ 10 hours (Report data at 5 and 10 hour intervals) [Intimate & Undergarments only] Color change: Grade 4.0 minimum Staining: Grade 3.0 minimum Self staining: Grade 4.5 minimum NOTE: Special Claims Protocol Includes Anti Bacterial, Moisture Management, Stain Release, Stain Proof, UV Protection, Feather And Down, Water Claims, Durable Press Wrinkle Free Claims, Tagless Labels, Heat Resistance, And Nano Tex Products. Key: * Additional Charge For This Test ** Mandatory Requirement # By Request Only Result Key: M Meets
ByDate: Page 9 of 12 NM NA NT C R Rating Key: APP AWC CAR REJ Does Not Meet Not Applicable Not Tested Claimed Recorded Approved Approved With Comment Corrective Action Required Rejected No. Of Required for Complete Testing 22.5yds 2 ½ yds No. Of (Fully Packed) Cartons For Transit Testing: No. Of Working Days For Complete Testing: 5 Client Approval: MAY 01, 2015 Paul Marchand Creation Date: DECEMBER 05, 2008 Last Revision Date: APRIL 24, 2015 Pricing Review Date: JUNE 11, 2013 Technical Review Date: JUNE 11, 2013 Pricing Information (US$) USA Europe Overseas Basic Test Package Price: $ See Price List $ See Price List *Additional Charges: ph value in textile $ See Price List $ See Price list Special Claims $ $ Fiber Content $ $ Heavy metals content in packaging materials $ $ Hexavalent Chromium if required (per evaluation)$ NA CA Prop 65 BTONANPTCL06572.01US BTONANPTCL06572.01US NonCPSIA Requirements BTONGBPTCL08443US BTONGBPTCL08443US Formaldehyde release in textile Refer to local price list Claim verification level 3 (first 30 minutes) $167 $66 Claim verification level 3 (over 30 minutes) Quote Quote Revision History: Revised Date: Revised By: Requester: Client Approval Date: Client Approval By: Content: Reason:
ByDate: Page 10 of 12 DECEMBER 03, 2009 FEBRUARY 11, 2010 WARRANL Kevin Clancy 12508 created from manual and mc 12209 added adult lead in surface coating per client 12809 changed lead from 600 to 90 ppm per client 21709 added back tear strength 4609 updated colorfastness to light and wearing apparel flammability to one color USP 18604 hw 42709 updated dry crocking under dark colors to 3.5, updated ph and tear strength per USP 18833 072309 TPMP090729 Removed the test line *Lead In Surface Coating from ANALYTICAL category; Added the test line *NonCPSIA Requirements under SUPPLEMENTAL PROTOCOLS category and the price as per Kevin Clancy by BVSH Pearl Wong. 101709 TPK0902632chagnge the criteria of colorfastness to crocking Corduroy velvet and velveteen, madras Dry from Grade 3 to Grade 3.5 and Flannel printed Dry from Grade 2.5 to Grade 3.5 and updated the test names by TG name as per Kevin Clancy by WaiLing Wong 120209 Regenerated from TRM JASONS Regenerated for standardize protocol heading and add no. of sample column. MARCH 05, 2010 WAILINGW Kevin Clancy JANUARY 12, 2011 FEBRUARY 02, 2011 MARCH 05, 2010 WERIC Wendy Cheung WERIC Kevin Clancy FEBRUARY 09, 2011 TPK1001241Replace the test 'Formaldehyde spot test by 'Formaldehyde spot test on textile' and replace the test 'Formaldehyde release by 'Formaldehyde release in textile' under ANALYTICAL as per Kevin Clancy by WaiLing Wong JANUARY 06, 2011 TPK1007798 Updated the citationmethod of ASTM D3514 to 2010 version and standardized its evaluation as per Wendy Cheung (Regreview: F10135) by Eric MH Wong. FEBRUARY 01, 2011 TPK1100654 Updated the criteria of test colorfastness to light from 20 to 10 hours, and revised the criteria of test ph by adding [For infant article only] and changed it to be charged as additional charge by adding symbol *as per Kevin Clancy due to client request by Eric MH Wong. BonTon has decided to create a universal Formaldehyde standard across any product with prolonged skin contact. They also would like the wording unified across protocols to avoid lab inconsistencies in testing.
ByDate: Page 11 of 12 MARCH 22, 2011 WERIC MARCH 22, 2011 JULY 21, 2011 WGLORIA Kevin Clancy JULY 19, 2011 NOVEMBER 29, 2011 YEEKINGT NOVEMBER 29, 2011 MARCH 21, 2011 TPK1101442 Revised the criteria of test ph by deleting [For infant article only] and adding [For infant garments (or fabrics intended for infant garments) sizedages 012 months only] and standardized its evaluation to "ph value in textile" as per TechChangeRequestMailKevinClancy by Eric MH Wong. JULY 15, 2011 TPK1104262 Revised citation for supplemental protocol "California Proposition 65" from "CPSDANPTCL06572US" to "CPSDANPTCL06572.01US" and revised pricing information as per Kevin Clancy by Gloria Wan. OCTOBER 31, 2011TPK1106988Updated citation of Pile retention of pile fabric to ASTM D468507 (R2011) as per Wendy Cheung by Daisy Tsui.(Reg. review: F11223) NOVEMBER 19, 2011TPK1104902Revised citation of Fabric weight to ASTM D3776 09ae1 as per Wendy Cheung by Daisy Tsui.[Reg Review F11151] JANUARY 04, 2012 JANUARY 13, 2012 NOVEMBER 30, 2012 DECEMBER 20, 2012 JANUARY 11, 2013 JUNE 11, 2013 DECEMBER 16, 2013 DECEMBER 24, 2013 YEEKINGT WGLORIA WAIKITK YEEKINGT Kevin Clancy JANUARY 05, 2012 JANUARY 10, 2012 DECEMBER 04, 2012 DECEMBER 21, 2012 WAIKITK WGLORIA JASONS TNELSON AsiaTechInquir ymai MARCH 11, 2014 JASONS Kevin Clancy JUNE 10, 2013 DECEMBER 05, 2013 DECEMBER 28, 2013 FEBRUARY 18, 2014 JUNE 30, 2014 TNELSON Kevin Clancy Kevin Clancy Kevin Clancy JANUARY 4, 2012TPK1108198Revised citation Fabric weight to ASTM D377609ae1 Option C and criteria to (ozsq yd)<5 ozsq yd: 5+8% maximum; >5 ozsq yd: + 5% maximum as per Kelvin Clancy by Daisy Tsui. JANUARY 09, 2012 TPK1108510 Revised citation for supplemental protocol California proposition 65 from CPSDNANPTCL06572.01US to BTONANPTCL06572.01 US as per Kevin Clancy by Gloria Wan. NOVEMBER 19, 20121209146Revised AATCC 16 as AATCC 16.3 as per Reg review (F12238) by Kit Kwok NOVEMBER 30, 2012TPK1208346Updated ASTM D3990 to 12 version as per Reg review F12213 by Daisy Tsui DECEMBER 20, 2012TPK1210245Replaced Formaldehyse full test with JIS L1041 with requirement 75 ppm as per Kevin Clancy by Daisy Tsui[NPC] JANUARY 11, 2013 TPK1209834 Revised ASTM D3775 as ASTM D377512 as per Reg review (F12252) by Kit Kwok JUNE 06, 2013 TPK1304545 Added test and price of Heavy metals content in packaging materials with by request only mark as per AsiaTechInquiryMail by Zera Leung. DECEMBER 02, 2013 TPK1309596 Added Claim verifications level 2 test as per Kevin Clancy by Phil Ma. DECEMBER 13, 2013 TPK1308782 Revised ASTM D3990 as 2013 reapproved version as per Reg review (F13226) by Nelson Lee FEBRUARY 17, 2014 TPK1400851 Added Plastic bag warning statement test line as per Kevin Clancy by Phil Ma JANUARY 11, 2013 TPK1209834 Revised ASTM D3775 as ASTM D377512 as per Reg review (F12252) by Kit Kwok JUNE 27, 2014 TPK1405138 Revised Test CF to crocking by remove requirement exception for Dark and indigo dyed fabrics as per Kevin Clancy by Nelson Lee
ByDate: Page 12 of 12 JULY 31, 2014 RONALDCH OCTOBER 29, 2014 JANUAYR 27, 2015 RONALDCH Justin H Wei APRIL 24, 2015 SHERYC Belinda Chu JULY 25, 2014 TPK1404146 Revised ASTM D503409 R2013 Breaking strength of textile fabrics: grab test reg review F14058 as per Belinda Chu by Ronald Chan OCTOBER 29, 2014 TPK1408961 Revised ASTM D35142010 to ASTM D351410 (R2014) per reg update F14194 as per Belinda Chu by Ronald Chan JANUARY 27, 2015 TPK1500143 Replace Claim Verification Level 2with Claim Verification Level 3 as per Kevin Clancy by Justin H Wei[NPC] APRIL 01, 2015 TPK1502126 Revised ASTM D1424 as ASTM D142409R2013e1 as per Regreview [F15021] by Nelson Lee APRIL 24, 2015 TPK1502863 Revised Formaldehyde spot test on textile by revised note This method cannot be applied on synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, PU, etc. and wet chem. analysis should be done. To This method cannot be applied on nylon and PU, quantitative analysis should be performed directly if need and aligned wording with default format due to default testline update (MTD1500562AN) as per Belinda Chu by Sherry Cheng