Clothing and textile products imported, manufactured, and sold in the United States are subject to various labeling, flammability, substance, testing, and certification requirements. This guide explains what US brands should know about such requirements for clothing, curtains, pillows, rugs, and other textile products.
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Clothing and Textiles Regulations in the European Union: A Complete Guide
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Textiles Labeling Requirements in the United States
Posted on — Leave a commentProducts containing textile fibers, fur, and wool, that are imported or manufactured in the United States, are covered by the labeling rules and requirements outlined in 16 CFR Parts 303, 301, and 300.
Additionally, care labeling might be required for some products (e.g. wearing apparel), according to 16 CFR Part 423. Other regulations such as CPSIA or the Flammable Fabric Act also sets labeling requirements for textiles products based on the age group or fabric characteristics.
In this guide, we explain what products are covered by the relevant regulations, and what are the labeling requirements. Note that, while some of these regulations might also contain documentation, testing, and other requirements, in this article we focus on the labeling requirements.
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Textiles Labelling Requirements in the United Kingdom
Posted on — Leave a commentThe Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations set labelling requirements for textile products in the United Kingdom. The Regulations refer to the European Union Regulation (EU) 1007/2011, which requires the provision of fibre composition information for textile products.
In this guide, we explain covered and exempted products, fibre composition requirements (e.g. 100% Polyester), and information concerning care and size labelling.
The second part of this article consists of frequently answered questions related to UK textiles labelling requirements.
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Textiles Labelling Requirements in European Union
Posted on — Leave a commentRegulation (EU) 1007/2011 establishes labelling and naming requirements for textile fibre products. It mandates importers and manufacturers to specify their textile products’ fibre composition (e.g. 100% cotton), and if the product contain non-textile parts of animal origin.
In this guide, we list covered and exempted products, and explain the fibre composition requirements. We also provide an FAQ, in the second part of the article.
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OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Guide for Importers & Manufacturers
Posted on — Leave a commentOEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 restrics chemicals, heavy metals, and other harmful substances in textiles. While OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is voluntary, it is based on REACH and other regulations which make the standard a preferred choice for many brands.
In this guide, we explain which regulations STANDARD 100 is based on, and the conditions you must meet to use the label. We also cover product classes, certification, and more.
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Bedding and Pillow Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
Posted on — 7 CommentsAre you planning to import or manufacture bedding products or pillows in the European Union? This guide covers REACH, GPSD, flammability standards, textiles labelling requirements, and other compliance requirements relevant to bedding products and pillows.
Covered Products
- Pillows
- Mattress covers
- Children’s cot duvets
- Children’s sleep bags
- Blankets
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Bedding and Pillow Regulations in the United States: An Overview
Posted on — 7 CommentsDo you plan to import or manufacture pillows and bedding items in the United States? This guide covers various regulations, flammability standards, chemical restrictions, labeling, and other compliance requirements for bedding and pillow products in the US.
More specifically, the guide covers 16 CFR 1500.18, CPSIA, ASTM standards, Law Labels, and other compliance requirements.
Covered Products
- Cushions
- Pillows
- Blankets
- Comforters
- Bedding sets
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Carpets and Rugs Regulations in the United States: An Overview
Posted on — 1 CommentCarpets and rugs sold in the United States are subject to various regulations, flammability standards, labeling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the Flammable Fabrics Act, CPSIA, ATSM standards, California Proposition 65, and other compliance requirements for carpets and rugs.
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Carpets and Rugs Regulations in the European Union: An Overview
Posted on — Leave a commentCarpets and rugs imported and manufactured in the EU are subject to various regulations, substance restrictions, flammability standards, labelling, and testing requirements. In this guide, we cover the Construction Products Regulation, GPSD, REACH, and textile labelling rules for carpets and rugs in the European Union.
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