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ABRASION RESISTANCE

ASTM D4966: 1998 (2007)




AFTER 10000 RUBS No Yarn breakdown observed No Rupture


TENSILE STRENGTH
ASTM D5034: 2009 (1 Inch Grab)
Type of Machine used: CRE

WARP 100.0 lbf 30 lbf
WEFT 68.6 lbf 20 lbf


SEAM SLIPPAGE
(ASTM D1683-2007)
Type of Machine used : CRE

Seam opening to 6.0 mm
WARP OVER WEFT 39.9 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM 20 lbf
before 6.0 mm opening at
WEFT OVER WARP 51.7 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM

SEAM SLIPPAGE
(ASTM D1683-2007)
Type of Machine used : CRE


Breakdown before 6 mm opening at

SHELL: 20 lbf
LEFT SIDE SEAM 40.8 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
RIGHT SIDE SEAM 42.8 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
ARM SEAM 38.7 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
SHOULDER SEAM 74.1 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
SLEEVE SEAM 36.3 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
BACK PANEL SEAM 41.3 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK

LINING:
6 mm opening at
RIGHT SIDE SEAM 11.1 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM 20 lbf
Breakdown before 6 mm opening at
LEFT SIDE SEAM 10.9 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM
SHOULDER SEAM 44.1 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
ARM SEAM 36.5 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
SLEEVE SEAM 31.6 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
BACK PANEL SEAM 24.5 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM

SEAM STRENGTH
(ASTM D1683-2007)
Type of Machine used : CRE


SHELL: 20 lbf
LEFT SIDE SEAM 40.8 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
RIGHT SIDE SEAM 42.8 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
ARM SEAM 38.7 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
SHOULDER SEAM 74.1 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
SLEEVE SEAM 36.3 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
BACK PANEL SEAM 41.3 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK

LINING:
RIGHT SIDE SEAM 12.1 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM 20 lbf
LEFT SIDE SEAM 10.9 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM
SHOULDER SEAM 44.1 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
ARM SEAM 36.5 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
SLEEVE SEAM 31.6 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
BACK PANEL SEAM 24.5 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM

ATTACHMENT STRENGTH
16 CFR 1500.51-53F)
Machine used: Opti Snap

LOCATION COMPONENT 15lbf at 10 Sec Observation

Front Placket Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Front Placket Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Left Sleeve cuff-1 Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Left Sleeve cuff-2 Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Left Sleeve cuff-3 Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Left Sleeve cuff-4 Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Right Sleeve cuff-1 Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Right Sleeve cuff-2 Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Right Sleeve cuff-3 Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach
Right Sleeve cuff-4 Plastic button Found ok Did Not Detach

SHARP POINT TEST
16CFR 1500.48
No sharp point found as received and after torque & tension tested sample.

SHARP EDGE TEST

16CFR 1500.49
No sharp edge found as received and after torque & tension tested sample.

ATTACHMENT STRENTCH
16 CFR 1500.51-53F
Machine Used : Opti sanp

LOCATION 15 lbf/10 Sec OBSERVATION
FRONT WAIST METAL BUTTON FOUND OK DID NOT DETACH
FRONT RISE ZIPPER FOUND OK DID NOT DETACH
RIGHT BACK POCKET METAL BUTTON FOUND OK DID NOT DETACH

ATTACHMENT STRENTCH
16 CFR 1500.51-53F
Machine Used : Opti sanp

BELT
LOCATION 15 lbf/10 Sec OBSERVATION
WAIST BELT D-RING- 01 FOUND OK DID NOT DETACH
WAIST BELT D-RING- 02 FOUND OK DID NOT DETACH

ZIPPER TORQUE TEST
16 CFR 1500.51-53, Part-E

LOCATION 4.0 lbf/10 Sec OBSERVATION
FRONT RISE (CLOCKWISE) FOUND OK DID NOT DETACH
FRONT RISE (ANTI-CLOCKWISE) FOUND OK DID NOT DETACH

OPERABILITY OF ZIPPER
ASTM D2062:2003 (Re approved 2009)
SLIDER STICKING ON BOTTOM STOP 0.4 lbf 3.0 lbf (Max)
SLIDER STICKING ON TOP STOP 0.3 lbf
MAXIMUM FORCES FOR CHAIN OPEN 0.3 lbf
MAXIMUM FORCES FOR CHAIN CLOSING 0.2 lbf

ATTACHMENT STRENTCH
16 CFR 1500.51-53F
Machine Used : Opti snap

LOCATION 15 lbf/10 Sec OBSERVATION
FRONT WAIST SHANK BUTTON FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
FRONT RISE ZIPPER FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
COIN POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
COIN POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
LEFT CROSS POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
LEFT CROSS POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
RIGHT CROSS POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
RIGHT CROSS POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED

ATTACHMENT STRENTCH (After 3 Washes)
16 CFR 1500.51-53F
(Machine wash warm, Normal cycle, Tumble dry low,)
Machine Used : Opti snap

LOCATION 15 lbf/10 Sec OBSERVATION
FRONT WAIST SHANK BUTTON FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
FRONT RISE ZIPPER FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
COIN POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
COIN POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
LEFT CROSS POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
LEFT CROSS POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
RIGHT CROSS POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED
RIGHT CROSS POCKET RIVET FOUND OK DID NOT DETACHED

TENSILE STRENGTH
(ASTM D5034-2009; 1Inch grab)

WARP 133.6 lbf 50 lbf
WEFT 87.7 lbf 40 lbf

TEAR STRENGTH
(ASTM D2261: 2007)
Single Rip Method
WARP 11.2 lbf 2.2 lbf
WEFT 13.1 lbf 2.2 lbf


SEAM STRENGTH
ISO 13935-2: 1999 (Grab Test)
Type of Machine used: CRE

WARP 20.9 kgf Fabric rupture at seam 17 kgf
WEFT 33.7 kgf Sewing thread break



TENSILE STRENGTH
ISO 13934-1: 1999 (2 Inch Strip)
Type of Machine used: CRE

WARP 128.5 kgf 20 kgf
WEFT 32.7 kgf

BOW AND SKEW
ASTM D3882: 2008

BOW 0.2 1 (Max)
SKEW 3.4% 3%

WIDTH 147.2 cm


DIMENSIONAL CHANGE AFTER WASHING
(AATCC 150:-2010)
(Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle, Tumble Dry Low)
Detergent Used : Tide Detergent.
ORIGINAL
(inch)
AFTER 3
RD
WASH
(inch)
%AGE
FRONT LENGTH 30 28 7/8 -3.8% +2% to -3%
CENTRAL BACK LENGTH 29 5/8 28 -4.6%
CHEST (2cm below Arm Hole) 24 1/8 24 -0.5%
SLEEVE LENGTH 25 24 3/8 -5.3%
SLEEVE OPENING 5 5 5/8 -2.2%
COLLAR 14 14 3/8 -0.9%
INNER PART:
LENGTH 28 28 3/8 -0.4%
WIDTH 15 5/8 15 -0.8%

APPEARANCE AFTER WASHING
BD-TX-CH-SOP-001-06
(Washing & drying procedure same as DS after wash with warm iron)
AFTER 3
RD
WASH
COLOR CHANGE Class: 4.0 (Body grey),
Class: 4.5 (Other colour, lining & trim)

STAINING ON ACETATE Class: 4.5
STAINING ON COTTON Class: 4.0
STAINING ON NYLON Class: 4.5
STAINING ON POLYESTER Class: 4.5
STAINING ON ACRYLIC Class: 4.5
STAINING ON WOOL Class: 4.5
CROSS STAINING Class: 5.0
OBSERVATION :
No pilling observed.
Satisfactory
No fuzzing observed.
No change in skewness observed.
No seam puckering observed.
Accessories like label, hanger loop & printed button found ok.
No delimitation observed on fused component
No movement and no migration of padding fiber observed.
Slight uneven of body surface observed on chest area but remove after warm iron.
Body fabric of the garment gives a smooth and finished appearance.
No broken stitch observed.
Overall appearance of the garment is satisfactory.

Interpretation:
Dimensionalchange:()signforshrinkage&(+)signforextension.
Rating of color change & staining: grey scale rating is based on the 5-step scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is bad and 5 is
good.

WATER RESISTANCE(DIN EN ISO 20811: 1992)


BODY(TAUPE)
Specified


Requirement
Shell fabric
664.4 mm
800 mm




DIMENSIONAL CHANGE AFTER DRYCLEANING
BD-TX-CH-SOP-002-04
COMMERCIAL DRYCLEANING SUBCOTRACT AT 5-STAR HOTEL


ORIGINAL
(inch)
AFTER DRYCLG.
(inch)
%AGE
CENTRAL BACK LENGTH 30 30 -0.8% +2% to -3%
FRONT LENGTH 30 29 3/8 -2.1%
CHEST (2cm below Arm Hole) 23 1/8 23 -0.5%
SLEEVE LENGTH 26 5/8 26 -0.5%
SLEEVE OPENING 5 7/8 5 7/8 0.0%
COLLAR 14 5/8 14 -0.9%

INNER PART:
LENGTH 28 28 5/8 -0.4%
WIDTH 15 15 1/8 -0.8%
APPEARANCE AFTER DRYCLEANING
BD-TX-CH-SOP-001-08
Commercial Drycleaning at 5-Star Hotel.


COLOR CHANGE Class: 4.0 (Body grey),
Class: 4.5 (Other colour, lining & trims)

CROSS STAINING Class: 5.0
OBSERVATION :
No pilling observed.
Satisfactory
No fuzzing observed.
Slight change in skewness (0.3%) observed.
No seam puckering observed.
Accessories like label, hanger loop found ok.
No delimitation observed on fused component
No movement and no migration of padding fiber observed.
Slight uneven of body surface observed on chest area but remove after warm iron.
Noticeable loss of button white coating observed.
Body fabric of the garment gives a smooth and finished appearance.
No broken stitch observed.

Overall appearance of the garment is not satisfactory due to Noticeable loss of button white coating observed.

Interpretation:
Dimensionalchange:()signforshrinkage&(+)signforextension.
Rating of color change & staining: grey scale rating is based on the 5-step scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is bad and 5 is
good.

SPIRALITY (After 3
rd
Wash)
AATCC 179: 2010

AFTER WASH Nil 5%

PILLING RESISTANCE
ASTM D4970: 2005 (2007)
(As Received)

AFTER 100 CYCLES Rating : 4.5 Class: 3.5

INTERPRETATION
---------------------------------
5 - No pilling
4 - Slight pilling.
3 - Moderate pilling.
2 - Severe pilling.
1 - Very severe pilling


ABRASION MARTINDALE
ASTM D4966: 1998 (2007)
SHADE CHANGE@ 5000 RUBS 2.0
AFTER 20000 RUBS Yarn breakdown observed at
12000 Rubs
No Yarn breakdown

EndPointOption1:Twoormorethreadsbreak(Wovenfabric)/holeformation(Knittedfabric)
EndPointOption2:Shadechange(grayscalerating3)

STRETCH PROPERTIES OF WOVEN FABRICS FROM STRETCH YARNS
(ASTM D3107-2007)


OBERVATION :
Original distance between bench marks 25 cm
Tension Used 4.0 lbf
Fabric growth after extension % 21.6%



10 Sec 30 Sec 30 Min 01 Hour
Fabric Stretch % 24.8% - 25.2% -
% Fabric growth after growth by tension 2.4% 2.0% 1.6% 1.2%
% Fabric growth after growth by Extension - 1.4% 1.2% 0.8%
% Fabric recovery after growth by tension 90.5% 92.1% 93.7% 95.2% (For 60 Minute)
% Fabric recovery after growth by Extension - 93.5% 94.4% 96.2% Recovery : 85% (Min)


TORQUETEST
16CFR1500.53e
A
Location 4lbfat10Sec
Frontrisezipper
Clockwiserotation Foundok Nodetachments
Counterclockwiserotation Foundok

TENSIONTEST
16CFR1500.51-53F
MachineUsed:Optisnap.

Location 15lbf/10Sec
A
ZipperPuller Foundok Nodetachments



6.Labelling/Marking
Visual


FiberContent Present Present
CareSymbol(AllSix) Present
Countryoforigin Present

SHARPPOINTTEST

16CFR1500.48
A
Nosharppointfoundasreceivedandaftertorque&tensiontestedsample. Nosharppoint

SHARPEDGETEST

16CFR1500.49
A
Nosharpedgefoundasreceivedandaftertorque&tensiontestedsample. Nosharpedges
REQUIREMENT

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY TO WASHING
(AATCC 150:-2010 )
(Machine Wash Cold, Normal Cycle, Tumble Dry Low)
1993 AATCC Std. Ref. Det. without optical brightner

AFTER 3RD WASH ORIGINAL
(inch)
AFTER 3RD
WASH
(inch)
%AGE
FRONT LENGTH 36 35 -1.4% L : - 3% to +2%
IN SEAM 29 5/8 29 -2.1%
OUT SEAM 35 35 -1.7%
WAIST (RELAX) 15 15 -1.6% W : -12% to +2%
FRONT RISE 8 7 7/8 -1.6%
BACK RISE 12 5/8 12 -1.0%
THIGH 10 3/8 10 -1.2%
HIP 17 17 -1.4%
LEG OPENING 9 8 7/8 -1.4%

2 Appearance after Washing
AATCC 150, Machine wash warm, Normal cycle, Tumble dry, Cool Iron, Det: IEC Non Phosphate, Sodium
Perborate, TAED), Wash inside out
After 3 washes
LENGTH 89.9 88.5 -1.6% 3%
HIP 33.7 33.0 -2.1%
LENGTH (OUT SEAM) 87.2 86.3 -1.0%
LENGTH (IN SEAM) 73.3 72.5 -1.1%
WAIST (RELAX) 33.1 32.6 -1.5%
FRONT RISE 17.9 17.6 -1.7%
BACK RISE 27.8 27.3 -1.8%
THIGH 17.4 17.1 -1.7%
LEG OPENING 10.9 10.6 -2.8%

OBSERVATION:
COLOUR CHANGE Class: 2.5 (Body), Class: 4.5 (Embroidery) (Without supp)
Satisfactory
Class: 4.0 (Body) (With supp)
STAINING ON ACETATE Class: 4.5
STAINING ON COTTON Class: 4.0
STAINING ON NYLON Class: 4.5
STAINING ON POLYESTER Class: 4.5
STAINING ON ACRYLIC Class: 4.5
STAINING ON WOOL Class: 4.5
No pilling/fuzzing observed.
Spirality or seam twisting 0.8%.
No Open of seam (grinning) or seam slippage.
Appearance of trim & emblishments such as label, button, zipper, rivet, sequiens found ok.
Garment appearance of the garment found not satisfactory due to body colour change observed.

Interpretation:
Rating of colour change & staining: grey scale rating is based on the 5-step scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is bad and 5 is
good.
Remarks: (+) Means Extension (-) Means Shrinkage

Detection of Sharp Points, Sharp Edges, or Small Parts
As specified in Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter II Consumer Products Safety
Commission of U.S.A.
Sharp Point Sharp Edge Small Parts
(CFR 1500.48) (CFR 1500.49) (CFR 1501)
As Received sample
Article inspected
(A) 09:BLACK

Metal Button Pass Pass Pass



After Tension Test (Sec.1500.53f)
Article inspected

(A) 09:BLACK


Metal Button Pass Pass Pass


Attachment Strength (16 CFR 1500.53f)
Test was performed per the guidelines prescribed in CPSC, March 1981, Engineering Test Manual to
determine the maximum force required to detach the garment snaps by using Manual Snap Tester as per ASTM
D7142.

Requirement
Metal Button shall not detach under a tensile force of 15.0 lb held for a duration of 10 sec.

Attachment Strength (lb)
(A) 09:BLACK
Front waist
Metal Button Button 1
DND



Remarks :
DND : Did not detach at 15.0 lb level, held for the full 10 seconds.


TENSION TEST

ASTM F963:2008 (16 CFR 1500:50-53)
Machine used: Push Pull Gauge
Opti-snap

LOCATION COMPONENT 15lbf at 10 Sec Observation

Cap top position Rivet Found ok Did Not Detached

SHARP POINT TEST

16CFR 1500.48
RED
No sharp point observed before and after tension tested sample.

SHARP EDGE TEST

16CFR 1500.49
RED
No sharp edge observed before and after tension tested sample.

Pilling Resistance: (ICI pill Box)
ISO 12945-1:2000
(As Received)

AFTER 3 HOURS 3.0 Class 4.0

INTERPRETATION
---------------------------------
5 - No Change
4 - Slight Surface Fuzzing and/or partially formed pills.
3 - Moderate surface Fuzzing and/or moderate pilling. Pills of varying size and density partially covering the
specimen surface.
2 - Distinct surface fuzzing and/ or distinct pilling. Pills of varying size and density covering a large proportion
of the specimen surface.
1 - Dense surface fuzzing and /or severe pilling. Pills of varying size and density covering the whole of the
specimen surface.

ATTACHMENT STRENGTH
EN 71-1: 2011
Machine used: Opti Snap

RIVET:

LOCATION COMPONENT 70N at 10 Sec Observation
Requirement
Front Side Rivet Found ok Did Not Detached 70 N
Front Side Rivet Found ok Did Not Detached
Front Side Rivet Found ok Did Not Detached
Front Side Rivet Found ok Did Not Detached


BUTTON:

LOCATION COMPONENT 70N at 10 Sec Observation Requirement

Front waist snap button (Male & Female) Found ok Did Not Detached 70 N
Front waist snap button (Male & Female) Found ok Did Not Detached
Front waist snap button (Male & Female) Found ok Did Not Detached

Pilling Resistance
ASTM D3512: 2005 (2007) (Random Tumbler)
(As Received)

AFTER 30 MINUTES Rating: 4.5 Class 3.5


INTERPRETATION
---------------------------------
5 - No pilling
4 - Slight pilling.
3 - Moderate pilling.
2 - Severe pilling.
1 - Very severe pilling


BURSTING STRENGTH
ASTM D3786: 2006
Type of Machine used: MULLEN TYPE
30mm aperture



129.8 Psi 40 Psi

Care Label (Appearance After Laundering)
BD-TX-CH-SOP-001-06
(Washing & Drying Procedures): AATCC 150-2012; Machine wash at 30C, Normal cycle, Flat dry, with
1.8 kg total loading (Type 3 ballast + specimen) and 66 1g of 1993 AATCC Standard Reference
detergent, Cool Iron.

(A) EC2 ECRU 2

After 1 wash
Observation on washed sample:
1. Color change No significant change
3. Seam No significant change
5. Appearance of accessories/Label No significant change
6. Shape No shape distortion observed


General appearance of washed sample is satisfactory.

Remarks: Grey Scale Rating is based on the 5-step scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is bad and 5 is good.

Failure in sewn seams:
ASTM D 1683: 2007 (Mod)
Type of Machine used: CRE

Left In seam 42.2 lbs- Fabric Rupture at Seam 20 lbs
Right In seam 49.2 lbs- Fabric Rupture at Seam
Left out seam 43.3 lbs- Fabric Rupture at Seam
Right out seam 46.9 lbs- Fabric Rupture at Seam
Back rise seam 47.8 lbs- Fabric Rupture at Seam
Crotch seam 30.1 lbs- Fabric Rupture at Seam

UNSNAPPING STRENGTH OF SNAP FASTENER
ASTM D4846: 1996 (2004)


PLACKET 5.3 lbf 2-5 lb
FRONT LEFT SIDE 5.9 lbf
FRONT RIGHT SIDE 5.8 lbf
LEFT SLEEVE 6.5 lbf
RIGHT SLEEVE 6.6 lbf



Air Permeability Result Specified
ISO 9237: 1995 Requirement
Test Surface Area (20 cm)

BODY (BLACK)
Mean Air Permeability 0.16 mm/s <25 mm/s


BODY (KHAKI)
Mean Air Permeability 0.16 mm/s <25 mm/s



Water Permeability Result Specified
ASTM E96/E96M-12 Requirement
Inverted Water Method at 73.4(23)
& 502 RH

Test Surface Area (0.003117 m)

BODY (BLACK)
Water Vapour Transmission 276g/m/24hr 3000g/m/24hr




WATER RESISTANCE(DIN EN ISO 20811: 1992)

GARMENT#1
(DARK PURPLE)
GARMENT#2
(PINK)
Specified
Requirement
Shell fabric 588.5 mm 225.4 mm 1200 mm


Corrosion Resistance (Ref. ASTM B117-09)

Scope : To evaluate the visual surface change of metal / coated metal products
No. of Specimens : 3 piece per style was selected from the submitted samples. Remaining as control
samples.
NaCl Solution : 1 % sodium chloride (w/v) dissolved in distilled water.
Test Machine : Salt Spray Tester.
Test Duration : 24 hours. (As per client requirement)
Test Temperature : 35+2 deg. C
Test Results :

Specimen Observation (Rating) Requirement
D-ring 10 No major corrosion or visual change
Interpretation of observation (With reference to ASTM D610-08):
Defect Distribution
Rating
Percent of Surface
Defected
Spot (S)
General
(G)
Pinpoint
(P)
Hybrid
(H)
Color
change
(CC)
10 0.01 % None
9 0.01 % < X 0.03 % 9 S 9 G 9 P 9 H 9 CC
8 0.03 % < X 0.1 % 8 S 8 G 8 P 8 H 8 CC
7 0.1 % < X 0.3 % 7 S 7 G 7 P 7 H 7 CC
6 0.3 % < X 1.0 % 6 S 6 G 6 P 6 H 6 CC
5 1.0 % < X 3.0 % 5 S 5 G 5 P 5 H 5 CC
4 3.0 % < X 10.0 % 4 S 4 G 4 P 4 H 4 CC
3 10.0 % < X 16.0 % 3 S 3 G 3 P 3 H 3 CC
2 16.0 % < X 33.0 % 2 S 2 G 2 P 2 H 2 CC
1 33.0 % < X 50.0 % 1 S 1 G 1 P 1 H 1 CC
0 50.0 % < X None

Note
ASTM B117 does not specify the type of test specimen or exposure periods to be used for a specific product, nor the
interpretation to be given to the results.
S: Spot RustingSpot rusting occurs when the bulk of the rusting is concentrated in a few localized areas of the
painted surface.
G: General RustingGeneral rusting occurs when various size rust spots are randomly distributed across the surface.
P: Pinpoint RustingPinpoint rusting occurs when the rust is distributed across the surface as very small individual
specks of rust.
H: Hybrid RustingAn actual rusting surface may be a hybrid of above types of rust distribution.
CC: Color change color change of the sample surface usually not related to corrosion

Note: This test was subcontracted to SGS Hong Kong

Resistance to Corrosion (Metal only) (TCP in-house test method TCPL-1004)

Test results After 24 hours Requirement
A
Appearance of the specimen
No corrosion , oxidation,
discoloration
No sign of corrosion / oxidation /
discoloration

YARN COUNT
ASTM D1059: 2001
WARP 18.2 Ne/ 32.4 Tex 17x17
WEFT 18.1 Ne/ 32.6 Tex 5%


THREADS PER UNIT LENGTH
ASTM D3775:2007 a

EPI 82/ inch 81X52
PPI 52/ inch 5%


Dimensional Stability (Fabric)
(AATCC 135)
(Machine Wash Cold, Normal Cycle, Tumble Dry Low)
Detergent. TIDE detergent.

AFTER 3
RD
WASH

WARP/LENGTH +1.3% -3% to +2%
WEFT/WIDTH +0.4%


SPIRALITY (After 3
rd
Wash)
AATCC 179: 2010

AFTER WASH Nil 5%


COLOR FASTNESS TO WASHING
AATCC 61: 2010 -2A
(Temp.:40C ,Liq.Vol:150ml,Time: 45min.,Steel Balls:50,Det. 0.15% WOB.)
1993 AATCC Std.Ref.Detg.-without optical brightner

COLOUR CHANGE Class: 4.0 Class: 4.0
STAINING ON ACETATE Class: 4.5 Class: 3.0
STAINING ON COTTON Class: 4.5
STAINING ON NYLON Class: 4.5
STAINING ON POLYESTER Class: 4.5
STAINING ON ACRYLIC Class: 4.5
STAINING ON WOOL Class: 4.5
COLOR FASTNESS TO CROCKING
AATCC 8: 2007
DRY Class: 4.5 Class: 3.0
WET Class: 3.5 Class: 2.0

COLOR FASTNESS TO CHLORINE BLEACH
AATCC TS001
Bleach Used : Clorox liquid
(Spot Test)
COLOUR CHANGE Class: 1.0 Class: 4.0

COLOR FASTNESS TO NONCHLORINE BLEACH
AATCC TS001
Bleach Used : Clorox-2,
(Spot Test)
COLOR CHANGE (Clorox-2 Powder) Class: 4.5 Class: 4.0
COLOR CHANGE (Clorox-2 Liquid) Class: 4.5 Class: 4.0

COLOR FASTNESS TO PERSPIRATION
AATCC 15: 2009

COLOUR CHANGE Class: 4.5 Class: 4.0
STAINING ON ACETATE Class: 4.5 Class: 3.0
STAINING ON COTTON Class: 4.5
STAINING ON NYLON Class: 4.5
STAINING ON POLYESTER Class: 4.5
STAINING ON ACRYLIC Class: 4.5
STAINING ON WOOL Class: 4.5

COLOR FASTNESS TO LIGHT
AATCC 16:2004 Option-3
(Source:Xenon Arc) (Grading Mode: Grey Scale)
COLOR CHANGE (After 20 Fading Unit) Class: 4.0 Class: 4.0

COLOR FASTNESS TO WATER
AATCC 107: 2009
COLOR CHANGE Class: 4.5 (All color) Class: 4.0
STAINING ON ACETATE Class: 4.5 Class: 3.0
STAINING ON COTTON Class: 4.5
STAINING ON NYLON Class: 4.5
STAINING ON POLYESTER Class: 4.5
STAINING ON ACRYLIC Class: 4.5
STAINING ON WOOL Class: 4.5
SELF STAINING Class: 5.0 Class: 5.0


Pilling Resistance
ASTM D3512: 2005 (2007) (Random Tumbler)
(As Received)

AFTER 30 MINUTES Rating: 4.5 Class 3.5


INTERPRETATION
---------------------------------
5 - No pilling
4 - Slight pilling.
3 - Moderate pilling.
2 - Severe pilling.
1 - Very severe pilling

PH VALUE
AATCC 81-2006
Analysis was conducted by pH meter
7.8 6-8

YARN COUNT
ASTM D1059: 2001
WARP 18.2 Ne/ 32.4 Tex 17x17
WEFT 18.1 Ne/ 32.6 Tex 5%


FABRIC WEIGHT PER UNIT AREA
(ASTM D3776-2009, Option C

(oz/sq.yd.) 4.0 oz/yd
(g/sq.m.) 135.5 gsm 130 GSM
5%


Flammability
16 CFR 1610

Flammability exempt due to the fiber content 100% polyester.


BURSTING STRENGTH
ASTM D3786: 2006
Type of Machine used: MULLEN TYPE
30mm aperture



129.8 Psi 40 Psi

FLAMMABILITY
16 CFR 1610
Flammability exempt due to the fabric weight exceeds 2.6 oz/sq yard.
SEAM SLIPPAGE
ASTM D434: 1995
Type of Machine used: CRE

Breakdown before 6.4 mm opening at
SLEEVE SEAM : 86.7 lbf STB 20 lbf
SHOULDER SEAM : 110.7 lbf STB
LEFT SIDE SEAM : 11.0 lbf STB
RIGHT SIDE SEAM : 10.5 lbf STB
ARM SEAM : 45.4 lbf STB

STB = Sewing thread break,


SEAM SLIPPAGE
ASTM D1683: 2007
Type of Machine used: CRE
Breakdown before 6mm opening at
SHOULDER SEAM 16.0 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM 20 lbf
ARM SEAM 86.8 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
SLEEVE SEAM 84.9 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
LEFT SIDE SEAM 74.5 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM
RIGHT SIDE SEAM 75.6 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM
YOKE SEAM 13.5 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM

SEAM STRENGTH
ASTM D1683: 2007
Type of Machine used: CRE

SHOULDER SEAM 16.0 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM 20 lbf
ARM SEAM 84.9 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
SLEEVE SEAM 86.8 lbf- SEWING THREAD BREAK
LEFT SIDE SEAM 74.5 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM
RIGHT SIDE SEAM 75.6 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM
YOKE SEAM 13.5 lbf- FABRIC RUPTURE AT SEAM


FLAMMABILITY, 16 CFR part 1610
Sample ID : Purple Jersey Knit, Style 000000
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton Fabric: Plain Raised
Exempt: For plain surface fabrics, weight exceeds 2.6 oz/yd, or regardless of weight, made entirely
from, or any combination of the following fibers: acrylic, modacrylic, nylon, olefin, polyester, wool.
Non-Exempt: See test results below.
ORIGINAL CONDITION

Test Direction: Length Width Test Surface: Face Back
Specimen
Burning
Characteristic
Flame Spread
(seconds)
Specimen
Burning
Characteristic
Flame Spread
(seconds)
1 DNI --- 6 --- ---
2 --- 10.5 7 --- ---
3 --- 11.0 8 --- ---
4 --- 12.0 9 --- ---
5 --- 10.5 10 --- ---
Average Flame Spread (seconds): 11.0
AFTER REFURBISHMENT

Test Direction: Length Width Test Surface: Face Back
Specimen
Burning
Characteristic
Flame Spread
(seconds)
Specimen
Burning
Characteristic
Flame Spread
(seconds)
1 DNI --- 6 DNI ---
2 DNI --- 7 DNI ---
3 DNI --- 8 DNI ---
4 DNI --- 9 DNI ---
5 DNI --- 10 DNI ---
Average Flame Spread (seconds): N/A
Rating (Flammability Classification): Pass, Class 1, Normal Flammability
Remarks: DNI - Did Not Ignite


FLAMMABILITY
The apparatus and methods of testing were those described in 16 CFR Part 1610 Standard for the
Flammability of Clothing Textiles (CS-191-53)

Fabric Surface : Smooth
Preliminary Testing :
Test sample direction performance :

Original State After Drycleaning & Washing *
Burn Code Burn Code
(1) DNI DNI CLASS 1
(2) DNI DNI
(3) DNI DNI
(4) DNI DNI
(5) DNI DNI
AVERAGE DNI DNI
CLASIFICATION CLASS 1

Flammability Classification : Class Requirement : Class 1 (Pass)

Remarks : Class 1
-
Normal Flammability
Textiles meeting these requirements are generally accepted by the trade as having
no unusual burning characteristics.

DNI = Did not ignite

Interpretation:
Rating of flammability for plane surface textiles: class 1 - normal flammability, Class 3 - rapid and intense
burning

WASHING METHOD : (*) Drycleaning/Laundering procedure is according to 16 CFR 1610:6(b)



FLAMMABILITY, 16 CFR part 1610

Fabric: Plain Raised
Test Direction: Length Width Test Surface: Face Back

ORIGINAL After Drycleaning & Washing
Specimen
Burning
Characteristic
Flame Spread
(seconds)
Specimen
Burning
Characteristic
Flame Spread
(seconds)
1 DNI --- 6 DNI ---
2 DNI --- 7 DNI ---
3 DNI --- 8 DNI ---
4 DNI --- 9 DNI ---
5 DNI --- 10 DNI ---
AVERAGE
Flammability Classification : Class Requirement : Class 1 (Pass)

Remarks : Class 1 Normal Flammability
DNI = Did not ignite

Interpretation:
Rating of flammability for plane surface textiles: class 1 - normal flammability, Class 3 - rapid and intense
burning

WASHING METHOD : (*) Drycleaning/Laundering procedure is according to 16 CFR 1610:6(b)



Test Result:

Phthalates
Test Method: With reference to BS EN 14372. Analysis was performed by GC-MS.
Test Method: In House Method. Analysis was performed with GC-MS.

Phthalates Result (%)
A6+B3
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) n.d.
Benzylbutyl Phthalate (BBP) n.d.
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) n.d.
Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) n.d.
Di-n-octyl Phthalate (DNOP) n.d.
Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) n.d.
Diiso butyl Phthalate (DIBP) n.d.
Bis (2-methoxyethyl) Phthalate (DMEP) n.d.
Diiso decyl Phthalate (DIPP) n.d.
n-pentyl iso-pentyl Phthalate (iPnPP) n.d.
Diiso heptyl Phthalate (DIHP) n.d.
Di-n-pentyl Phthalate (DPP) n.d.
Di-heptyl, nonyl, undecyl phthalate(DHNUP) n.d.
Conclusion Pass

Note: 0.1% = 1000 mg/kg
n.d. = not detected
Detection Limit :
DBP, DEHP, BBP, DNOP, DPP, iPnPP, DIPP, DMEP : 0.003% (for individual compound)
DINP, DIDP, DIBP, DHNUP, DIHP : 0.01% (for individual compound)

Remark: United Labels Requirement:
Individual Test % (for individual compound)
2-1 composite 0.04 % (for individual compound)
3-1 composite 0.027 % (for individual compound)


PHTHALATES

Method: With reference to CPSC-CH-C1001-09.3.
Analysis was performed by Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry.

Test item A/B
Clients Limit per
component
Di-butyl Phthalate (DBP)
ND 0.1 %
Benzylbutyl Phthalate (BBP) ND 0.1 %
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP)
ND 0.1 %
Di-isononyl Phthalate (DINP)
ND 0.1 %
Di-isodecylphthalate (DIDP)
ND 0.1 %
Di-n-octylphthalate (DNOP)
ND 0.1 %
Conclusion PASS


Note : 1. % = percentage by weight
2. ND = not detected
3. Method Detection Limit for each of DBP, BBP, DEHP and DNOP = 0.003 % (0.015% by CPSC
method)
4. Method Detection Limit for each of DINP and DIDP = 0.01 % (0.015% by CPSC method)
5. Composite test has been performed.

Phthalates CAS-Nr. 1 3b+9
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2 n.d. n.d.
Benzylbutyl Phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7 n.d. n.d.
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7 n.d. n.d.
Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) 28553-12-0 n.d. n.d.
Di-n-octyl Phthalate (DNOP) 117-84-0 n.d. n.d.
Di-iso-decyl Phthalate (DIDP) 26761-40-0 n.d. n.d.
Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5 n.d. n.d.
Total Phthalates n.d. n.d.
Conclusion Pass Pass

Note: n.d. = not detectable
Detection Limit = DBP: 0.003%; BBP: 0.003%; DEHP: 0.003%;
DINP: 0.01%; DNOP: 0.003%; DIDP: 0.01%
DIBP: 0.01%


Phthalates

Test Method: In House Method. Analysis was performed with GC-MS.

Phthalates Result
(%)
1
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) n.d.
Benzylbutyl Phthalate (BBP) n.d.
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) n.d.
Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) n.d.
Di-n-octyl Phthalate (DNOP) n.d.
Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) n.d.
Diiso butyl Phthalate (DIBP) n.d.
Conclusion Pass/Inconclusive/Fail

Note: 0.1% = 1000 mg/kg
n.d. = not detected
* = exceed the limit
Detection Limit
DBP, DEHP, BBP, DNOP 0.003% (for individual compound)
DINP, DIDP 0.01% (for individual compound)

Remark: Clients Requirement
Individual Test % (for individual compound)
2-1 composite 0.04 % (for individual compound)
3-1 composite 0.027 % (for individual compound)


Phthalates

Test Method: With reference to ASTM Method Designation D3421-75. Analysis was performed with Gas
Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).

Result (%)
Test Item 2
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) Content n.d.
Benzylbutyl Phthalate (BBP) Content n.d.
Bis-(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) Content n.d.
Di-isobutylphthalate (DIBP) n.d.
Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) Content n.d.
Di-n-octyl Phthalate (DNOP) Content n.d.
Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) Content n.d.
Bis (2-methoxyethyl) phthalate (DMEP) n.d.
[Di(C6-C8 alkyl) phthalate] branched (DIHP) n.d.
[Di(C7-C11 alkyl) phthalate] linear +
branched (DHNUP)
n.d.

Total
(DBP+BBP+DEHP+DIBP+DINP+DNOP+DI
DP+DMEP+DIHP+DHNUP)
n.d.

Conclusion Pass

Note: n.d. = not detectable
Detection Limit = DBP: 0.003%; BBP: 0.003%; DEHP: 0.003%;
DINP: 0.01%; DNOP: 0.003%; DIDP: 0.01%
DIBP: 0.01%; DMEP: 0.003%, DIHP: 0.003%;
DHNUP: 0.003%
Tchibos Requirement: < 0.1% (Total)

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