Criteria Fabric weight Construction Fibre composition Yarn count Threads per unit length Dimensional stability to washing

seasonal test per base cloth

Test Method AS2001.2.13-1987 Visual analysis AS2001.7-2005 Quantitative AS2001.2.23 - 1990 AS2001.2.05 - 1991

Requirements -5 to + 10% Confirm packaging/statement/submission information 5% against stated/labelled Confirm packaging/statement/submission information 5% against stated Confirm packaging/statement/submission information 3% against stated, no negative tolerance if claimed on packaging Knitted fabric length -5% width -5% to +2% Woven fabric length -4% width -4% to +0% True knitwear length -4% width -4% to +2% Testing to be carried out on finished garment Knitted fabric length -5% width -5% to +2%

AS2001.5.4-2005 3X as per care label

Dimensional stability to dry cleaning

Commercial dry clean x1 as per care label can be measured off stability sample or tested in garment form ***

Woven fabric length -3% width -3% to +0% True knitwear length -3% width -3% to +2% Testing to be carried out on finished garment 2.0% max.

Skew (after wash) Spirality (after wash) tested on all cellulose or cellulose rich single jersey and fleece fabrics

can be measured off stability sample or tested in garment form ***

up to 30cm length 10% max. up to 75cm length 7% max. over 75cm length 5% max.

Stretch and recovery

BSEN14704 - 1Method A woven : 3kg knit: 1.5kg <5% elastane 3 kg >5% elastane AS2001.2.3.2 - grab method AS2001.2.20 AS2001.2.4 AS2001.2.8

Woven : min 15% stretch, max 5% residual Knit : min 30% stretch, max 10% residual light fabrics: up to 150gsm - 110N min medium fabrics:151 - 190gsm - 150N min heavy fabrics: 191gsm and over - 200N min 120N min. lace fabrics : 180kPA min. other fabrics: 250kPA min. light fabrics up to 150gsm : 8N min. medium/heavy fabrics over 151gsm: 10N min.

Breaking strength fabric Breaking strength seam Bursting strength Tearing strength woven textile fabrics

Testing methods and performance standards - physical cont'd

Seam slippage AS2001.2.21(A or B) - seams prepared by manufacturer AS2001.2.22 - standard stitched seam 6mm max seam opening and 2mm max residual opening @ 80N - most lightly stressed articles such as dresses, blouses and cushions 120N - medium stress such as overcoats, suits, overalls, pants and foundation garments 180N - considerable stress such as upholstery Normal - 3 min. If advertised as low pill or pill resistant - 4 min.

BSEN 12945-1 basic woven fabrics 18000 revs knitted fabrics 10800 revs Pilling (general) BSEN 12945-2 high end woven fabrics for suiting /shirting 1000 revs AS2001.5.4-2005 3X as per care label can be assessed off of stability sample Physical measurement See Woolworths stud testing procedure 4.6 attachment strength test method or ASTM D4846or IHTM 012 See Woolworths stud testing procedure 4.6 attachment strength test method or ASTM D4846 or IHTM 012. SATRA TM175 for shoelace ends Where relevant, accessories/embellishments to be tested for sharp edges and sharp points/rough edges. AS/NZS ISO 8124.1 BS 6526:1998 clause 4.3

3 min.

Pilling (true knitwear)

3 min.

Unit dimensions

Tolerance 0 below and +2% max on size stated on packaging

Stud attachment and separation strength **

8kgf

Non stud attachment strength ** including shoelace ends

8kgf

Attachment/embellishment safety

No potentially hazardous sharp edges or points No rough surfaces on product intended for infants

Thermal insulation

Appearance/Embellishment durability

Wash three times as per care instruction

Care label durability Fire label durability

Wash 10 times as per care instruction AS2001.4.15 test J1

Temperature rise less than 30degrees after 10 second exposure Visual assessment against original. No significant colour change, staining, differential shrinkage, fraying, pilling, pile loss, delamination, spirality, fading, deterioration of embellishment or zippers, buttons etc, fading of care label. General appearance to be good and any significant stability changes to be noted on the report. Visual assessment against original. No significant lifting, peeling, cracking, or loss of colour. Wording still to be legible. As per AS/NZS1249:2003

Testing methods and performance standards - physical cont'd

Zippers * see notes - Appendix 4.3 AS2332:2003 table 2 plus top stop test (test 3) on open test specimen No sharp edges or points, no channels to remove zipper slide, zipper pull not detachable, no claw type stops. When zipper is open, the slider shall not come off by pulling, twisting, or sliding through or between any zipper elements. Rating equivalent to advertised value (clarification statement as per Standard has to be attached t the item). As per the requirements set out in the standard As per AS/NZS1249:2003 As per AS/NZS1249:2003 less than 30seconds 4.0 5% 15cm within 30min. Less than or equal to 30 minutes. 65% WVPi minimum Smoothness/crease retention/seams 3-4min BSENISO 15487 AATCC 130 Soil resist finish 4min No soil resist finish 3-4min

UPF rating Hi-visibility Surface burn Flame spread Absorbency Pile to ground ratio Wicking Drying time Breathability Non iron/easy care/crease resistance Soil resistance

AS4399-1996 AS/NZS 1906.4:2010 AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 ISO 10047 ISO 6941 BSEN14697 Annex B EN 14697-2005, Annex C Vertical wicking AATCC 197 Drying time of textile AATCC 199 Water vapour permeability BS7209

SPIRALITY
If tested in garment form: Measure the length from the underarm or waist seam down the length of the garment in cm. Measure the off set amount in cm. Calculate and report the off set as a percentage of the length. If tested in fabric form: Measure the length of the stability piece in cm. Measure the off set amount in cm. Calculate and report the off set as a percentage of the length.

SKEWING
If tested in garment form: Measure the width of the garment in cm. Measure the off set amount in cm. Calculate and report the off set as a percentage of the width

4.3 Testing methods and performance standards chemical

Testing methods and performance standards - colourfastness/chemical
Criteria Test Method Requirements Corduroy, denim, pigment dyed All fabric trims and contrast colours within a garment 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Rating for:

Flannelette

All dark colours

All medium colours

Colourfastness to washing Riskiest colour in order specific to department

AS2001.4.15-2006 Test J1 using multi-fibre cloth

Colourfastness to perspiration

AS2001.4.E04 using multi-fibre cloth

Colourfastness to water

AS2001.4.E01 using multi-fibre cloth

Colourfastness to chlorinated water

AS2001.4.5 100mg using multi-fibre cloth

Colourfastness to sea water

AS2001.4.E02 using multi-fibre cloth

Colourfastness to dry cleaning

AS2001.4.16 using multi-fibre cloth

Colour change, min. Staining, min. Colour change, min. Staining, min. Colour change, min. Staining, min. Colour change, min. Staining, min. Colour change, min. Staining, min. Colour change, min. Staining, min. Dry staining, min. Wet staining, min. Colour change, min.

4 2-3 4 2-3 4 2-3 4 3 3-4 2

4 2-3 4 2-3 4 2-3 4 3 3-4 2-3

4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3-4 4 3

4 3-4 4 3-4 4 3-4 4 3-4 4 3-4 4 4 4 3-4

Colourfastness to rubbing

AS2001.4.3-1995

Colourfastness to light

AS2001.4.B02

3-4

Testing methods and performance standards - colourfastness/chemical

Criteria Test Method Requirements All fabric trims and contrast colours within a garment

Rating for:

Flannelette

Corduroy, denim, pigment dyed

All dark colours

All medium colours

Phenolic yellowing

Courtaulds

Colour change, min. Infants to 36 months and product marketed as suitable for people with sensitive skin

less than 30ppm

Free formaldehyde

ISO 14184 Part 1

Other, direct skin contact No direct skin contact

less than 75ppm less than 300ppm 4 - 7.5pH less than 30ppm

pH value AZO dyestuff

ISO 3071 EN 14362-1 or 2: 2003

All product All product

Other hazardous chemicals

Relevant to chemical under test

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