Slippers (Indoor and Outdoor)

SOCKS AND HOSIERY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION SEPTEMBER 2013

SOCKS AND HOSIERY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

NPS-9 Socks and Hosiery NPS-10 Slippers (Indoor and Outdoor)

Note: Children’s Products must meet additional regulatory requirements. Refer to performance Specification NPS-1 under the Children’s Apparel Section.

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SOCKS AND HOSIERY

NPS-9 Fiber Content: All Fibers and Blends End Use: Hosiery, Socks, Pantyhose, Tights, Half Hose, Slipper Socks

Note: Children’s Products must meet additional regulatory requirements. Refer to performance Specification NPS-1 under the Children’s Apparel Section. Test Test Method Performance Requirement Flammability 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers. Thread Count (courses/ wales) ASTM D3887 As specified  5% Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059,D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Maximum Acceptable Level Blended Fiber:  3% Appearance after Laundering Visual Inspection Satisfactory

Dimensional Stability Following Care Label Must fit labeled size range of NAHM model -after 3 machine or hand washings AATCC 135/150

Pilling Resistance ASTM D3514 Grade 3.0 @ 300 cycles Skid Resistance (for slipper socks ASTM F609-79 0.40 minimum with non-skid) Abrasion (Socks) ASTM D3886 400 Cycles minimum on Athletic Socks Heel & Toe 200 Cycles minimum on Casual/Dress Socks

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5 Staining: Grade 4.0 Dry Wicking (if claimed) AATCC 197 Vertical 6” after 30 min. Colorfastness to Laundering AATCC 61 Color Change: Grade 4.5 Staining: Grade 4.0 Self-Staining: Grade 4.5 Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach ASTM/AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0

Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach ASTM/AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0 Crocking AATCC 8/116 Dry: Grade 4.0 Wet: Grade 3.0 Lead Content ASTM E1613/E1645 90 ppm (0.009%) by weight (Painted/Coated Surfaces) 16 CFR 1303 Total Lead Content- Children’s EPA3050B 90 ppm (0.009%) by weight garments that contain metallic yarns /EPA 3051 or embellishments, Rhinestones etc, Formaldehyde Prints on children JIS L 1041 Ages 0-4 years- 20ppm products (all ages) must be tested for formaldehyde. AATCC 112 Ages 4+years: 75 ppm

pH Level AATCC 81 pH 6-8 Phthalates (plastic coated items) ASTM D3421 1,000 ppm (0.1%) Maximum Non-skid Children’s Socks DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, DNOP, DNHP, DEP

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFROMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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NPS-10

Fiber Content: All Fibers and Blends End Use: Slippers page 1 of 2

Note: Children’s Products must meet additional regulatory requirements. Refer to performance Specification NPS-1 under the Children’s Apparel Section. Test Test Method Performance Requirement Labeling/Packaging Country of Origin Marking --19 CFR 134 Country of Origin Must comply with US and Canadian --Canada Customs Tariff, regulations Marking of Imported Goods Regulations, SOR-94-1 10 Fair Packaging and Labeling Act --US- FPLA (16 CFR 500) ---Manufacturer, Packer, or Distributor’s Name & (FPLA) NIST Uniform Laws and Address (City, State, & Zip) Regulations Handbook ---Product Identification 130 ---Net quantity of contents shall be expressed in terms Consumer Packaging & labeling Act of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or (CPLA) --Canada-Consumer combination so as to give accurate information to Packaging and labeling facilitate consumer comparisons (U.S. and metric units) act (CPLA) Imitation Leather Label 16 CFR 24 If the product contains synthetic leather, it must be disclosed as “manmade material”. Use Labeling Visual Use/care instructions that are clear and understandable shall be provided in language appropriate to destination countries. Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba, Ontario and stuffed articles Quebec to obtain a registration number Regulations ---Sewn in label is required listing the filling material Analytical Lead Surface Coating Title 16CFR 1303 Less than 90 ppm (0.009%) y weight Total Lead (accessible components) EPA 3050B/ 3051 Leather- 300 ppm (0.03%) PVC- 200 ppm (0.02%) *Others- 300 ppm (0.03%) Total Cadmium (detachable shoe EPA 3050B/ 3051 Less than 0.0075%(75 ppm) by weight ornaments only) Phthalates- PVC, Synthetic leather, ASTM D3421 Maximum. 1000 ppm (0.1%) DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, Soft Plastics DIDP, DNOP, DNHP, DEP Formaldehyde (skin contact only) JIS L1041 Adult: Max 75 ppm Sole Ash Content (rubber outsoles) ASTM D297 24% Max Physical Characteristics Flammability of Textiles CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 Seconds or more ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers. Weight Standard Measure Shall meet label claims if applicable Material Identification Textile AATCC 20/20A ± 3% of labeled claim (blends); 0% (one fiber) Leather Visual Microscope: only the top grain leather can be labeled "Genuine" or "Top Grain". (FTC reg) Presence of Silica Packets Visual No silica packets allowed *Others exclude cubic zirconium (sometimes called cubic zirconium, CZ), crystal, glass, rhinestones, all non-suspect materials other than leather that have been determined not to exceed lead limits

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFROMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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SLIPPERS (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR)

NPS-10 CONTINUED Page 2 of 2 Test Test Method Performance Requirement Construction And Workmanship Sharp Points/Edges 16 CFR 1500.48/1500.49 Shall have no sharp points/edges, other than (Modified) those required for function. Defects Visual Shall have no discernible surface degradation, including crazing, shivering, denting, bubbles, cracks, stains, deformations, chips, fractures, heavy lines, waves, shear marks, scratches, scuff marks, indentations, or blisters. Workmanship Visual Shall have no components missing, malformed, and/or fractured. Performance Upper Flex Crack Resistance (at 70F) FIA No. 15, Bally Method Grain and Finished Leather (100,000 cycles): 3; Nude Leather and Suede (50,000 cycles): 3; Man Made and Coated Leather (20,000 cycles): 3; Rubber (20,000 cycles): 3 Outsole Flexing Resistance (at 70F) ASTM D1052 Maximum 1/4" crack growth after 20,000 cycles Outsole Abrasion Resistance ASTM D1630 No damage after 100 cycles (for rubber outsoles) ASTM D3389 H18 wheel x 500g load (for textile outsoles) Slip Resistance ASTM F606-79 Static 0.40 minimum Kinetic 0.30 minimum Sole Adhesion (for whole shoes) Instron Method 17 lbs Hardness (outsole) ASTM D2240 TPR: 55-65 PVC: 70-90 EVA: 50-55 PU: 50-60 Rubber: 55-65 Leather: 70-80 PCU: 60-70 Lace Strength Instron Method Min. 50 lbs Seam Strength (functional seams) Instron Method Min. 25 lbs Strap Pull Out Strength Instron Method Thong: 35 lbs Heel Quarter: 35 lbs Huarache: 15.5 lbs Eyelet/Hook Strength Instron Method Eyelet: 35 lbs Buckle: 35 lbs Decorative Buckle: 15lbs Puller Attachment for Zipper ASTM D2061 Min: 44 lbs (adult) Min: 15 lbs (children) Breaking Strength of Chain for Zipper ASTM D2061 Min: 66 lbs (adult) Min: 35 lbs (children) Slider Locking for Zipper ASTM D2061 Min 8 lbs Resistance to Rusting on Eyelet/Hook Storage Method Satisfactory 2 days at 50C, 90%RH Colorfastness Colorfastness to laundering if label for AATCC 150 modified Color Change: 4 care (Textile) Light AATCC 16 Option 3 Grade 4 @ 10 hours Perspiration (all inner components) AATCC 15 Perspir-O-Meter Grade 3.0 (Min.) Crocking (all Components) AATCC 116 Dry: Grade 3.0 Wet: Grade 2.0

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL THE PERFROMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION