Home Textile Regulations and Standards in the United States

Home textile products imported or manufactured for sale in the United States are subject to various regulations and standards. The requirements range from chemical restrictions, to labeling and certification requirements.

In this guide, we take a closer look at home textile compliance requirements and related products:

• Carpets
• Rugs
• Mattress pads
• Curtains
• Window coverings
• Home textiles with filling materials
• Home textiles for children
• Beddings
• Pillow cases

Some regulations and standards apply to components that are often incorporated in home textile products, such as operating cords.

Are home textiles regulated in the United States?

Yes, home textile products sold in the United States are subject to various regulations, standards, and other requirements. The applicable regulations and standards generally depend on the following factors:

a. Product type

b. Materials

c. Components

d. Age group

e. US States

General-use products

Certain home textile products are subject to product safety rules. Such products must meet the technical requirements outlined in the product safety rule and comply with certification and testing requirements.

Process

✅ Ensure that your product is designed to meet the technical requirements in the applicable product safety rule/s.

✅ Ensure that you also comply with referenced ASTM standards (if any).

✅ Create a General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)

✅ Arrange product testing based on a “reasonable” testing plan

✅ eFiling is required when importing general use products

Overview

Rule	Product scope
Part 1630 – Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (FF 1-70)	a. Carpets and rugs with one dimension greater than 1.83 m. (6 ft.) and a surface area greater than 2.23 m.2 (24 sq. ft.) b. Some types of “carpet squares”
Part 1631 – Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (FF 2-70)	Carpets and rugs that have no dimension greater than 1.83 m. (6 ft.) and an area not greater than 2.23 m.2 (24 sq. ft.)
Part 1632 – Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended)	a. Mattresses b. Mattresses pads
Part 1633 – Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets	Mattresses sets

Home textile products for children

Home textiles intended for children are subject to mandatory product safety requirements under the CPSIA. Note that a children’s product can be any product intended for children between the ages of 0 to 12.

Process

✅ Ensure that your product is designed to meet the technical requirements in the applicable children’s product safety rule/s.

✅ Ensure that you also comply with referenced ASTM standards (if any).

✅ Create a Children’s Product Certificate

✅ Affix a tracking label to the product and the packaging

✅ Arrange third-party testing with a CPSC-accepted lab (mandatory)

✅ eFiling is required when importing children’s products

Overview

Rule	Product scope	Ref standard
Part 1236 – Safety Standard for Infant Sleep Products	Infant sleep products, including inclined and flat sleep surfaces	ASTM F3118-17a
Part 1241 – Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses	Crib mattresses	ASTM F2933-25
Part 1242 – Safety Standard for Nursing Pillows	Nursing pillows	ASTM D3359-23 ANSI Z535.4-2011
Part 1243 – Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions	Infant support cushions, such as infant positioners, infant loungers, and more	ASTM D3359-23 ANSI Z535.4-2011
Part 1632 – Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended)	Mattresses Mattresses pads	/
Part 1633 – Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets	Mattresses sets	/

Substance restrictions

Home textile products for children that are not subject to the parts listed above must still comply with substance restrictions for lead and phthalates:

Part 1303 – Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint

Part 1199 – Children’s Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Phthalates: Guidance on Inaccessible Component Parts

Other products

It’s also worth noting that all children’s products that are deemed to be unsafe can be subject to recalls ordered by the CPSC or other US government agencies. It is therefore in your best interest as a manufacturer or importer to ensure that your home textile product is safe, even when no product-specific safety rules or standards exist.

16 CFR Part 1120 – Substantial Product Hazard List

Part 1120 prohibits certain products that are deemed to be of particular danger. Some of these bans are related to home textiles, namely the following:

• Extension cord (also known as a cord set)
• Stock window covering (also known as a stock blind, shade, or shading)
• Custom window covering (also known as a custom blind, shade, or shading)

The table below provides a summary of key requirements.

Product	What is a product hazard?
Extension cord (also known as a cord set)	Extension cords that are not in compliance with the listed sections of UL 817
Stock window covering (also known as a stock blind, shade, or shading)	Stock window coverings that are not compliant with the listed requirements of ANSI/WCMA A100.1—2018
Custom window covering (also known as a custom blind, shade, or shading)	Custom window coverings that are not compliant with the listed requirements of ANSI/WCMA A100.1—2018

You can find an example of a recalled home textile product on the CPSC website.

Home textiles labelling

16 CFR Part 303 sets labeling requirements for textile products in the United States, including various textile products that are generally considered to be home textiles. That said, certain product types are exempted.

Textile fiber examples

100% cotton

100% polyester

90% cotton 2% polyester

Other labelling requirements

Company name or registered identification number

Country of origin

Overview

The following home textile products are listed under part 303.45:

Covered home textiles	Exempted if
Beddings	Any of the conditions listed below the table apply
Curtains and casements	Made principally of slats, rods, or strips, composed of wood, metal, plastic, or leather Any of the conditions listed below the table apply
Draperies	Same as above
Tablecloths, napkins, and doilies	Table place mats made principally of slats, rods, or strips, composed of wood, metal, plastic, or leather Any of the conditions listed below the table apply
Floor coverings	Some types of hand-woven rugs made by Navajo Indians Any of the conditions listed below the table apply
Towels	Any of the conditions listed below the table apply
Wash cloths and dish cloths	Same as above
Ironing board covers and pads	Same as above
Cushions	Same as above
Furniture slip covers and other covers or coverlets for furniture	Same as above
Afghans and throws	Same as above
Antimacassars and tidies	Same as above
Dresser and other furniture scarf	Same as above

Also, products that have one or more of these characteristics are excluded:

a. Products sold exclusively to the employees of the manufacturer

b. Coated fabrics, and portions of textile fiber products made of coated fabrics

c. Some types of secondhand household textile articles

d. Disposable non-woven products that are designed to be used only once

e. Some type of products intended to be sold to the military services of the United States

Law Labels

Example: Type No. 1 in California’s HFTI Laws and Regulations

Law labels sold in most US states require a law label, which indicates the filling materials used. Here are some examples of home products which may require law labels:

• Beddings
• Pillows
• Quilts
• Mattress pads
• Cushions

You can learn more about US law label requirements in this guide.

California Proposition 65

California Proposition 65 restricts chemicals and heavy metals in consumer products sold in California. Here are some examples of substance restrictions which are relevant to textiles:

• Formaldehyde
• Lead
• DEHP and other phthalates
• Some types of flame retardants (e.g. PFOA)

Such substances are not only found in textile fibers, but also dyes, coatings, or materials used to treat home textile materials.

Note that companies have the option to verify compliance through testing, or affix warning labels. Note that some companies are also exempt from such requirements.

Country of origin marking

Country of origin marking is mandatory for most products imported to the United States, including home textiles. The specified country of origin must reflect the actual manufacturing country.

Examples

Made in Mexico

Made in China

Made in Spain

Made in USA

Note that additional requirements apply under 16 CFR Part 323 if you intend to claim that your product is made in the USA. Virtually all materials or components of the home textile product must be made and sourced in the United States.

Home Textile Flammability Standards

Standards are often voluntary. That said, any home textile product that is deemed to be unsafe can be subject to recalls. As such, flammability standards can serve as a useful reference point for testing when it comes to ensuring that your product is as safe as it can be.

D4720 – Standard Performance Specification for Soft Window Covering Fabrics for Household Use

D6663 – Standard Specification for Woven and Knitted Comforter and Accessory Products for Institutional and Household Use

D7023 – Standard Terminology Relating to Home Furnishings

D7016/D7016M – Standard Test Method to Evaluate Edge Binding Components Used in Mattresses After Exposure to An Open Flame

D4151 – Standard Test Method for Flammability of Blankets

D3691/D3691M – Standard Performance Specification for Woven, Lace, and Knit Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics

D5432 – Standard Performance Specification for Blanket Products for Institutional and Household Use

NFPA 701 – Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films