Costco Wholesale - Test Protocol

COSTCO WHOLESALE - TEST PROTOCOL

Title: Adult Knit Tops & Bottoms (Combined Regions) Protocol Number: 1102 – 0 DRAFT: 10 May 06

Protocol Description of Changes/Updates Approved by / Version Date 1102 – 0 Initial Release – Costco Combined Regions – USA, Mexico, Canada, UK, Taiwan, Korea & Japan

Section Title Requirement Page A LABELING REGULATION 2 B FLAMMABILITY REGULATION 4 C LABELING COSTCO STANDARDS 5 D CA PROP 65 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATION 5 E PLASTIC BAG WARNING COSTCO STANDARDS 6 F PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS COSTCO STANDARDS 7 G CONSTRUCTION / WORKMANSHIP COSTCO STANDARDS 8 H NON-YKK BRAND ZIPPERS COSTCO STANDARDS 9 I YKK BRAND ZIPPERS COSTCO STANDARDS 10 J DIMENSIONAL STABILITY COSTCO STANDARDS 11 K PERFORMANCE COSTCO STANDARDS 15 L OTHER COMPONENTS TEST COSTCO STANDARDS 19 M COLORFASTNESS TESTS COSTCO STANDARDS 20 N ANALYTICAL TESTS REGULATION 25 O ADDITIONAL TESTS COSTCO STANDARDS 26 P PRICING AND ADDITIONAL NOTE (HK) - 31 P PRICING AND ADDITIONAL NOTE (US) 32 Q ZIPPER REFERENCE CLASS CHART – - 33 FOR US, CANADA, MEXICO, KOREA & TAIWAN R ZIPPER REFERENCE CLASS CHART – - 34 FOR JAPAN S ZIPPER REFERENCE CLASS CHART – - 35 FOR UK

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Section A – LABELING - REGULATION

LABELING Fiber USA All Label must be visible at point of sale, Per Content FTC 16 CFR 303 Samples FTC 16CFR 303 Label MEXICO All Visible at point of sale. Generic fiber name NOM-004-SCFI-1994 Samples must be in Spanish and permanently sewn into each garment. Reference NOM-004-SCFI-1994 CANADA All Label must be visible at point of sale, CTLA, TL & AR Samples permanently attached and bilingual (English and French). (Refer to applicable sections of the Canadian Textile Labeling Act and Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations). TAIWAN & KOREA All Label must be visible at point of sale, Per FTC Samples FTC 16CFR 303 JAPAN All Label must be visible at point of sale, Per CLL / HGQLL Samples Care Labeling Law for Domestic Articles and Household Goods Quality Labeling Law UK All Label must be visible at point of sale, Per Samples explanatory guidelines on the textile products (Indications of Fiber Content) Regulations 1986 Care Label USA All Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist FTC 16 CFR 423 Samples or side seam of garment, Per FTC 16 CFR 423. MEXICO All Must be permanently sewn into each NOM-004-SCFI-1994 Samples garment. Care label must include all four of the following: Washing: including method, water temperature and soap or detergent Drying: including wringing or not, sun or shade, hung or flat, dryer type and setting Ironing: Iron setting or no ironing Bleaching instructions: use or not of chloride or other whiteners. Written instructions in Spanish or symbols that are indicated in NMX-A-24. If other symbols are used, Spanish language must also be included. Reference NOM-004-SCFI-1994 CANADA All Label must remain legible and be CAN/CGSB-86.1 Samples permanently attached in a reasonably conspicuous area. Canadian, ASTM or ISO care symbols may be used. Wording to supplement symbols must be in English & French. (Refer to National Standard of Canada -Care Labeling of Textiles, CAN/CGSB-86.1, latest version). TAIWAN & KOREA All Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist FTC Samples or side seam of garment, Per FTC 16 CFR 423

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JAPAN All Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist CLL / HGQLL Samples or side seam of garment, Per Care Labeling Law for Domestic Articles and Household Goods Quality Labeling Law UK All Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist Samples or side seam of garment Country Of USA All Must Be Present Per FTC 19 CFR 134.11 Origin FTC 19 CFR 134 Samples MEXICO All Must be in Spanish and permanently sewn NOM-004-SCFI-1994 Samples into each garment. Reference NOM-004-SCFI-1994 CANADA All May be disclosed per applicable Sections of CTLA, TL & AR Samples Canadian Textile Labeling Act and Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations. TAIWAN & KOREA All Must Be Present Per FTC 19 CFR 134.11 FTC Samples JAPAN All Must Be Present Per Prevention of HGQLL Samples Unjustifiable Premium and Misbranding Articles / Household Goods Quality Labeling Law UK All Must Be Present Samples RN Or WPL USA All Per FTC, must indicate an RN number, WPL Or Mfr FTC Samples number, identification of Manufacturer, Name Or Wholesaler, Importer or Retailer CA Or RFC MEXICO All Name and RFC# (Mexican tax ID) of the Or PL NOM-004-SCFI-1994 Samples manufacturer or importer, or commercial brand must be permanently sewn into each garment. Reference NOM-004-SCFI-1994 CANADA All Dealer identity may be disclosed by CTLA Samples identifying the name & full postal address or the identification Number” referred to as “CA Number” – Textile labeling Act. TAIWAN & KOREA All Per FTC, must indicate an RN number, WPL FTC Samples number, identification of Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Importer or Retailer JAPAN All PL is requested under Product Liability Law PL Samples

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Section B – FLAMMABILITY - REGULATION

FLAMMABILITY - for US, Mexico, Canada*, Taiwan, Korea, & Japan. General Wearing Apparel Others - Exempt CPSC/CFR Requirement Of Class I only: CPSC 16 / Raised Surface Fabrics ≥7 Seconds *Low Risk Fabrics: CFR 1610 / • Plain surface fabrics Costco Plain Surface Fabrics ≥3.5 Seconds weighing more than 2.6 Wholesale oz/sq. yard Costco Wholesale Requirement: No Timed • All fabrics (both plain Surface Flash Allowed For Raised Surface and raised surface) Mexico - Fabrics, Item must meet a class 1 regardless of weight, NMX-A-190- made entirely of these 1995 fibers or combination of Japan - JIS these fibers: acrylic modacrylic, nylon, L1091 Sec.8.1.1 A-1 olefin polyester, wool *High Risk fabrics: Plain Others - Test All surface fabrics weighing CPSC 16 / Colors For less than 2.6 oz/sq.yard CFR 1610 / High Risk and raised surface fabrics Costco Fabrics consisting of fibers not Wholesale listed in the low risk Mexico - category (example, cotton, NMX-A-190- ramie, linen, rayon). 1995 Japan - JIS Exempt: Leather L1091 Sec.8.1.1 A-1

FLAMMABILITY – Canada* (in addition to US requirement) General Textiles Products Product Test All Hazardous Products Act: Schedule l Part l - Garments for Adults Safety Colors Item 4, Bureau Ref. Banned in Canada if flame spread is: Manual, Book ---Plain Surface Fabrics : 3.5 Seconds or less 5, Part B, ---Raised-Fiber Fabrics: 4 seconds or less Method F01 and exhibit ignition or fusion of their base (Re. ASTM D fibers. 1230) Costco Wholesale Requirement: No Timed Surface Flash Allowed For Raised Surface Fabrics FLAMMABILITY – UK General Textiles Products U.K. Test All 300mm trip thread in less than 25 seconds - Flammability of textile Sleepwear Colors and sleepwear fabrics Regulation 600mm trip thread in less than 50 seconds 1952 SI 1952 No. 2043

BS5722/ BS5438

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Section C – LABELING – COSTCO STANDARDS

LABELING Bilingual Labeling Visual Check All US - All sewn-in labels must be in English Samples and Spanish, per Costco Wholesale Mexico – All sewn-in labels must be in Spanish (NOM) Canada – All sewn-in labels must be in English, Spanish and French. Taiwan – All sewn-in labels must be in English and Chinese. Korea – All sewn-in labels must be in English and Korean. Japan – All sewn-in labels must be in Japanese. UK- All sewn-in labels must be in English

Garment Size Visual Check All Must be present and visible at top (inside) of Samples garment Hang Tag Visual Check All Must be present and list size. (UPC, and item Samples number per Costco wholesale). Report placement and verify if placement meets specifications. Stickers Visual Check All Report size and placement of all stickers on Samples garment. Report any adverse effects of sticker removal. Warning Label/Symbol Visual Check All All Warning Label/Symbol must be in English, Samples clear and visible on the sewn-in label.

The Lab Will Only Verify The English Version And Confirm That Other Different Languages Are Present.

Section D – CA PROP 65 SUPPLEMENTAL PROTOCOLS – REGULATION

All samples must be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65 to determine if additional testing or labeling is required.

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Section E – PLASTIC BAG WARNING – COSTCO STANDARDS

Costco Plastic Bag Warning Visual Check All If Plastic Bags (Of Any Thickness) With A Statement Samples Perimeter Of 5 Inches Or Greater (Measure Bag Laid Flat Down) Are Used In Inner Packaging, The Following Warning Statement Must Be Printed On Both Sides Of Each Bag In English, French and Spanish. For Asia countries - Local Language in Chinese, Korean or Japanese must be also included.

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy. Discard bag and any other packing materials immediately after removing product. Do not re-use bag. MISE EN GARDE : Pour éviter tout risque de suffocation, tenir ce sac hors de la portée des bébés et des enfants. Ne pas utiliser dans les berceaux, les lits, les carrosses ou les parcs. Ce sac n’est pas un jouet. Jeter ce sac ou tout autre matériau d’emballage immédiatement après avoir enlevé les produits. Ne pas ré-utiliser ce sac. ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar riesgo de sofocación, mantenga esta bolsa alejada de bebes y niños. No use en cunas, camas, carriolas o corralitos. Esta bolsa no es un juguete. Tire la bolsa y los otros materiales de empaque immdiatamente. No re-use esta bolsa. This Must Be Printed On All Plastic Bags Regardless Of The Costco Destination Country For The Item All 3 Languages Must Be In The Same Font Size, With Equal Presentation If The Plastic Bag Is Large, The Warnings Should Be Printed In An Appropriate Font Size Such That They Are Clearly Visible And Readable. If Necessary, The Printing Should Be Repeated Several Times On The Same Bag The Warning May Vary Somewhat In Wording, The Lab Will Only Verify The English Version And Confirm That Other Warnings Of Different Languages Are Present

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Section F – PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS – COSTCO STANDARDS

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Fabric Weight: Others - Average ±3.0% Report average Claim: Oz/sq.yd and ASTM D3776 Actual: Gms./sq.meter Mexico - NMX-A-072- 2001-INNTEX Japan - JIS L1096 sec. 8.4.2 UK- BS EN 12127 Actual garment weight - All Report individual result and compare to Claim: (Sweaters Only) Lb/doz Samples specifications for each size. Actual: +/- ¼ lb Thread Count Others - Avg. of 3 ±3.0% Report individual results and average Claim: (Wales/Courses) ASTM D3887 Actual: Mexico - NMX-A-134- 1995-INNTEX Japan - JIS L1018 UK- BS 5441

Yarn Size Others - Avg. of 3 ±3.0%, as claimed Claim: ASTM D1059 Actual: Japan - JIS L1018 UK- BS 5441 Yarn Structure Others - 1 Sample As claimed for ply and twist of yarn Claim: ASTM specifications Actual: D1059/D1244 Japan JIS L1018

UK- BS EN ISO 2061

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*Fiber Content Others - ±0% Single Fiber Claim: (Note: Fiber ID on AATCC 20 / • Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color Actual: Cashmere is only ASTM D629 / ±3% Blends as per FTC guidelines. performed by direct request D1909 • Claimed blends: Test all colors from Costco Wholesale) Mexico - • Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all NMX-A-084- colors 1966 Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, Japan - JIS or between colors, test full protocol for each L1030-2 color.

UK- BS 4407

Verify Product Specification Visual Check All See Product Specification per claimed on the (As per Costco / vendors’ Samples product. Spec Sheet) ± 3% report failure

Section G – CONSTRUCTION / WORKMANSHIP – COSTCO STANDARDS

CONSTRUCTION /WORKMANSHIP Workmanship Review ASTM F963 All No sharp points, sharp edges, pinching, Costco Samples scissoring, or lacerating Wholesale Defects ASTM 3990 All No defects as identified in ASTM 3990 Samples Visual Check All Shall be free of impurities, contamination, dirt, Samples no stains, discoloration, mildew, uneven color Sensory All Odors: None objectionable or adverse Samples Visual Check All Components: None missing, malformed, Samples fractured Visual Check All No poor sewing details, unfinished seams, Samples tears, holes or obvious weak points that could develop into a defect Visual Check All Hand feel should not be different from Samples approval sample or fabric swatches Zipper Type Visual Check All Report FAILURE if not YKK brand, but Samples continue testing. Determine zipper classification by filling in following sections Definition of YKK zipper number: This is a specific product code assigned for each zipper style, and is always an alpha- numeric code, such as “3CF”, a chart showing all YKK zipper numbers is in the Costco Manual for apparel. Definition of YKK Fastener class: This is a performance classification number (numeric only) which is assigned to YKK zippers, to denote which performance standard a zipper should meet. Note: See general procedures for specific guidance on zipper testing

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Section H – NON-YKK BRAND ZIPPERS – COSTCO STANDARDS

Non-YKK Brand Zippers Closed Chain Width Micrometer 1 Sample Using micrometer, report measurement of Measurement zipper teeth to 1/32 of an inch Zipper Tape Width Actual- ruler 1 Sample Using ruler, report to 1/16 of an inch Measurement YKK Zipper Number Visual Check All See Product Specification for vendor claim on Number: Equivalent Samples the YKK zipper number that most closely matches the Non-YKK zipper used in the garment. Record number. YKK Fastener Class Visual Check All See Product Specification for vendor claim on Claim: Equivalent Samples the YKK Fastener Class that most closely matches the Non-YKK zipper used in the garment. Record number.

Use the results from the Closed Chain Width Actual: and Zipper Tape Width measurement test to determine the YKK Fastener Class that is most appropriate for the zipper. If Fastener Class 1-4, default to the most stringent testing requirements. Report YKK Fastener Class to be used for Class: testing.

Use the YKK Fastener Class chart to determine which performance criteria should be used in testing.

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Section I – YKK BRAND ZIPPERS – COSTCO STANDARDS

YKK Brand Zippers YKK Zipper Number/ Class Actual 1 Sample Determine the YKK Fastener Class by following these steps: Claimed YKK 1. Look on back of slider head for YKK Zipper #: zipper number (alpha-numeric) 2. Look on Product Specifications Sheet to determine claimed (if any) YKK zipper Number and / or YKK Fastener Class 3. If YKK Fastener Class cannot be Claimed YKK determined in steps 1 or 2, look on the Fastener Class: back of the slider head for the YKK Fastener Class (single number-no letters). This number should be used as the YKK Fastener Class. If Fastener Class 1-4, default to the most stringent testing requirements. 4. IF the zipper is not marked with a YKK Actual Fastener Zipper Number or YKK Fastener Class, class: and no information is available in the Product Specification Sheet, the Zipper should be measured. If Fastener Class 1-4, default to the most stringent testing requirements.

Use the YKK Fastener Class chart to determine which performance criteria should be used in testing Closed Chain Width Micrometer 1 Sample Using micrometer, report measurement of Measurement (Test Only In zipper teeth to 1/32 of an inch. Case of #4 above) Zipper Tape Width Actual-ruler 1 Sample Using ruler, report to 1/16 of an inch. Measurement (Test Only In Case of #4 above) Drawstrings Visual Check 1 Sample Must be finished at both ends. 8 inch cord length maximum, on each side, when garment is fully extended per Costco Monofilament Thread Visual Check 1 Sample Note presence of any monofilament thread Hook & Loop Fastener Visual Check 1 Sample Must have rounded edges to eliminate risk of laceration

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Section J – DIMENSIONAL STABILITY – COSTCO STANDARDS

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Wash Machine Hot Warm Cold Flat Dry: Line Dry: Tumble Tumble Hand: Wash: (140 oF): (105 oF): (85 oF): Med: Low: Shrinkage – (3 Home 3 of each Maximum Shrinkage (W%xC%) 1. Original (in.) Launderings) color Maximum allowable growth is 3% 2. Washed/Dry CVC CVS Cleaned (in.) Test all All Machine Washable Items: 3. Shrinkage (%) Fabrics General Fabrics 5x5 4x4 CVC=Chief Value Cotton within a Stretch Fabrics (with Spandex) 6x5 5x4 CVS=Chief Value Synthetic garment, if Fleece/Sherpa/French Terry 6x6 5x5 made of Rib/Waffle/Pique 7x6 5x5 different Jersey/Interlock/Pointelle 6x5 5x5 fabrics Wool (Washable) 5x5 Silk (Washable) 6x6

FABRIC Shrinkage – (Hand Wash) Others – 1 Sample All Hand Washable Items 3x3 1. AATCC TS- 2. 006 3. Mexico - NMX-158- 1999-INNTEX Japan - JIS L1018 C/D & JIS L0217 106 UK- BS EN ISO 6330 Shrinkage – (1 Dry Others - 1 Sample All Dry Cleanable Items 2x2 1. Cleaning) AATCC 158 2. 3. Japan - JIS 1018 E Measured Length (fabric Others - 1 Sample See shrinkage tolerances (above) 1. benchmarks) AATCC 135 2. 3. Mexico - NMX-158- 1999-INNTEX Japan - JIS L1018 sec. 8.54.4 (G) UK- BS EN ISO 6330

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Measured Width (fabric Others - 1 Sample See shrinkage tolerance (above) 1. benchmarks) AATCC 135 2. 3. Mexico - NMX-158- 1999-INNTEX Japan - JIS L1018 sec. 8.54.4 (G) UK- BS EN ISO 6330

GARMENTS Tops: Others - 1 Sample See shrinkage tolerance (above) 1.Original (in.) 3 Home Launderings Or 1 AATCC 150 2.Washed/Dry Dry Cleaning Or 158 for dry Cleaned (in.) cleaning 3.Shrinkage Measure Critical Fit Areas (%) Mexico - - Total Length (HPS) NMX-158- 1. 1999-INNTEX 2. 3. Japan - JIS - Body Width (1” Below L0217 per 1. Arm) care label 2. 3.

- Arm Opening 1. UK- 2. BS EN ISO 3. 6330 - Center Back Sleeve 1. Length 2. 3. - Neck Opening 1. 2. 3.

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Bottoms: Others - 1 Sample See shrinkage tolerance (above) 1.Original (in.) 3 Home Launderings Or 1 AATCC 150 2.Washed/Dry Dry Cleaning Or 158 for dry Cleaned (in.) Measure Critical Fit Areas cleaning 3. Shrinkage (%) - Outseam (from Top of Mexico - 1. Waistband) NMX-158- 2. 1999-INNTEX 3.. - Inseam 1. Japan - JIS 2. L0217 per 3. - Front Rise (Top of care label 1. Waistband) 2. 3. - Back Rise (Top of UK- 1. Waistband) BS EN ISO 2. 6330 3. - Seat Width (8” From 1. Bottom of Waistband) 2. 3. - Waist circumference 1. 2. 3. Appearance After 3 Home Others - Per 1 Sample General Assessment, Surface Appearance Launderings Or 1 Dry Care Label (Class 4.0 Minimum) Cleaning Japan - JIS L0217 UK- BS EN ISO 6330 Spirality AATCC 179 1 Sample 5.0% Maximum Seam Durability Visual Check 1 Sample No Raveling Or Open Seams After 3 Washes Or 1 Dry Cleaning

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DIMENSIONAL STABILITY - CANADA REQUIREMENTS Dimensional Change CAN/CGSB 1 Sample All knitted textiles, excluding coated knitted After Refurbishments: -4.2, Nos. textiles & having both woven & knitted 24 components: ►Domestic or 29.1 & 58 Commercial Laundering (5 (Ref. Maximum Dimensional Change, each cycles) CAN/CGSB direction ► Commercial -86.1-2003) --- Casual Wear (Including but not limited to Drycleanings (3 cycles) T-shirts, jogging suits, sweaters): 6% --- Dresses, skirts, jackets, pants, coats, blouses and dress shirts: 3 % Appearance Retention After Per Care 1 Sample Appearance Change After Specified Number Refurbishments Label & Ref. of Cycles: No appreciable change (i.e. CAN/CGSB seam puckering due to differential shrinkage; -86.1-2003 blistering, delamination or deterioration of coated, bonded, laminated & fused fabrics; staining of fusibles; fraying of seams; deterioration of fasteners; performance of textile or non-textile trim & others).

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Section K – PERFORMANCE – COSTCO STANDARDS

PERFORMANCE Pilling Resistance Others – Avg. of 3 Class 4.0 Minimum after 100 Cycles ASTM D4970

Mexico - NMX-A-177- 1995-INNTEX

Japan - JIS Class 4.0 min. after 18000 rev. (5 hrs) L1076 sec. 6.1 Method A

UK- BS EN Class 4.0 min. after 10800 rev. (3 hrs) ISO 12945-1

Others - Fleece or Sherpa fabric: ASTM D3512 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Mod. For Fleece

Mexico - NMX-A-177- 1995-INNTEX

Japan - JIS L1076 Mod. For Fleece Bursting Strength: - All Lace Fabrics Others - Avg. Of 5 30 psi Minimum. Report average ASTM D3786

Mexico - NMX-A-216- 1996-INNTEX

Japan - JIS 200 kpa (min.) Report Average L1018 sec. 8.17.1

UK- BS EN ISO 13938-2

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- <3.5oz/sq.yard Others - Avg. Of 5 40 psi Minimum. Report average for body, ASTM D3786 lining and pocket.

Mexico - NMX-A-216- 1996-INNTEX

Japan - JIS 275 kpa (min.) Report Average L1018 sec. 8.17.1

UK- BS EN ISO 13938-2

- 3.5oz – 8oz./sq.yard Others - Avg. Of 5 45 psi Minimum for Cashmere or Cashmere ASTM D3786 blends

Mexico - 55 psi Minimum all other fibers. Report NMX-A-216- average for body, lining and pocket. 1996-INNTEX

Japan - JIS 310 kpa Minimum for Cashmere or Cashmere L1018 sec. blends 8.17.1 375 kpa Minimum all other fibers. Report UK- BS EN average for body, lining and pocket. ISO 13938-2

- >8oz/sq.yard Others - Avg. Of 5 45 psi Minimum for Cashmere or Cashmere ASTM D3786 blends

Mexico - 65 psi Minimum all other fibers. Report NMX-A-216- average for body, lining and pocket. 1996-INNTEX

Japan - JIS 310 kpa Minimum for Cashmere or Cashmere L1018 sec. blends 8.17.1 450 kpa Minimum all other fibers. Report UK- BS EN average for body, lining and pocket. ISO 13938-2

Stretch and Recovery (Spandex and Spandex blend Fabrics Only) Length Others - Avg. Of 3 ASTM D2594 <5% Spandex content requires a minimum of Japan – Ref. 85% recovery @ 60 min. JIS L1018 sec. 8.15.2 ≥5% Spandex content requires a minimum of Method B 90% recovery @ 60 min UK- BS 4952

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Width Others - Avg. Of 3 <5% Spandex content requires a minimum of ASTM D2594 85% recovery @ 60 min Japan – Ref. ≥5% Spandex content requires a minimum of JIS L1018 90% recovery @ 60 min sec. 8.15.2 Method B UK- BS 4952

Seam Stretchability AATCC TS- All Fabrics <3.5 oz/sq.yard = Minimum 30% Elongation: 015 Samples Elongation or 6.0lb load

Fabrics≥3.5 oz/sq.yard = Minimum 50% Load: Elongation or 7.0lb load Pocket Reinforcement AATCC TS- All Non-functional (decorative) on Tops- Strength 010 Samples Minimum 5.0 lbs Functional Tops (i.e. work shirt) – Minimum 10.0 lbs. Bottoms Dresses & Robes – Minimum 10.0 lbs Report actual and average result. Define Failure; Seam Failure: SF, Fabric Failure: FF, Seam Thread Breakage: STB Side Slits Or Reinforced Others - All Minimum 10.0 lbs Stress Points ASTM 1683 Samples (Mod.) UK- BS EN ISO 13935-2 (Mod.)

Zippers: Crosswise Strength Others - 1 Sample See reference chart ASTM D2061 (Laternal Strength) Sect. 14.1 Japan - JIS S3015sec.6.3 UK- BS 3084 Separating Unit Crosswise Others - 1 Sample See reference chart Strength ASTM D2061;30.3 (Laternal Strength of open Japan - JIS end attachment) S3015 Sec. 6.6 UK- BS 3084 Single Element Strength ASTM 1 Sample See reference chart D2061:14.2 Single Element Slippage ASTM 1 Sample See reference chart D2061:14.3

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Slider Lock Hold Others - 1 Sample See reference chart ASTM D2061 Sect. 87.1 Japan - JIS S3015 Sec. 6.10 UK- BS 3084 Tab Pull-Off Strength Others – 1 Sample See reference chart ASTM D2061 Sect. 68.1 Japan – JIS S3015 Sec. 6.8 UK- BS 3084 Tab Twist Off Strength, ASTM 2061 1 Sample See reference chart Standard Pull Tab sec. 58

Tab Twist Off Strength, ASTM 2061 1 Sample See reference chart Decorative Pull Tab sec. 58

Operability Others - 1 Sample See reference chart ASTM D2062 Sect. 6 Top Stop Others - 1 Sample See reference chart ASTM D2061 Sect. 22.2 Japan - JIS S3015 sec.6.4 UK- BS 3084 Bottom Stop Others - 1 Sample See reference chart ASTM D2061 (Closed-End) Sect. 22.5 Japan - JIS S3015 Sec. 6.5

UK- BS 3084 Open-end fastener box UK- 1 Sample See reference chart BS 3084

Reciprocating Test UK- 1 Sample See reference chart BS 3084

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Section L – OTHER COMPONENTS TEST – COSTCO STANDARDS

OTHER COMPONENTS Impact Resistance on All Others - Ref. 20 Samples 100% of sampling size shall pass with no Hardware (Only test ASTM chipping, fractures, or breakage (67mm Buttons That Are Claimed D5171 height) As Non-breakable Or UK- BS Buttons For Items With Kirkland Signature Or 4162 Hathaway Labels) Snap Attachment Strength Others – All Samples Minimum 15.0 lbs/10 seconds on any one, (Report Ultimate Failure ASTM test all and report results for each individual and Nature of Failure) D7142 snap UK – EN 71-1 Snaps ASTM All Samples Minimum 2.0 – 5.0 lbs. Maximum on any one, (Snapping/Unsnapping) D4846 test all and report results for each individual snap Button Attachment Strength Others – All Samples All buttons with more than 3 buttonholes must (Report Ultimate Failure ASTM be cross stitched. Minimum 15.0lbs./10 and Nature of Failure) D7142 seconds on any one, test all and report UK – results for each individual button. EN 71-1 Small Parts Attachment Others - All Samples Minimum 15.0lbs./10 seconds on any one, Strength (i.e. Bows, ASTM test all and report results for each individual Ribbons, Rivets. Etc) D7142 component UK – EN 71-1 *pH level (On Garment Others - 1 Sample Range 6-8 Washed Items Only) AATCC 81 Mexico - NMX-A-098- 1967 Japan - JIS L1018 UK- ISO 3266

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Section M – COLORFASTNESS TESTS – COSTCO STANDARDS

COLORFASTNESS 3 Home Launderings Or 1 Dry Cleaning: - Color Change Others - Per 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum Care Label Canada - CAN/CGSB 4.2, No. 29.1 & CAN/CGSB - 86.1-2003 UK- BS EN ISO 6330 - Self-Staining Per Care 1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum Label Japan - JIS L0217 Accelerated Laundering: - Color Change Others - AATCC 61 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum Mexico - NMX-A-074- 1995- INNTEX Canada - CGSB-4.2- No. 46 & CAN/CGSB - 86.1-2003 Japan - JIS L0844 BS UK- BS EN ISO 105 C06 - Self-Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum AATCC 61 Mexico - NMX-A-074- 1995- INNTEX Canada - CGSB-4.2- No. 47 & CAN/CGSB - 86.1-2003 Japan - JIS L0844

UK- BS EN ISO 105 C06

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- Color Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate: AATCC 61 Cotton: Mexico - Nylon: NMX-A-074- Polyester: 1995- Acrylic: INNTEX Wool: Canada - CGSB-4.2- No. 47 & CAN/CGSB - 86.1-2003 Japan - JIS L0844 UK- BS EN ISO 105 C06 - Light Others - 1 Sample General fabrics Requirement: AATCC 16E -Class 4.0 @ 20 fading units Minimum Actual: Pool or beach cover up Canada - - Class 4.0 @ 40 fading units CAN/CGSB- Minimum 4.2-31

Pool or beach cover up (Neon Color) - Class 4.0 @ 20 fading units Minimum

Silk fabrics - Class 4.0 @10 fading units Minimum Japan - JIS L0842 Carbon arc Lamp UK- BS EN ISO 105 B02

Crocking: CROCKING - Dry Others - 1-Test In General fabrics – Class 4.0 Minimum Requirement: AATCC 8 Original Pigment Dye – Class 3.0 Minimum Mexico - Stage, If Original: NMX-A-073- Fail, Test Brushed/Napped/Raised/Leather Material – 1995- After One Class 3.0 Minimum After One Wash: INNTEX Wash Canada - CAN/CGSB- 4.2-No. 22 Japan - JIS L0849 Type II UK- BS EN ISO 105 X12

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Wet Others - 1-Test In General fabrics – Class 3.0 Minimum Requirement: AATCC 8 Original Pigment Dye – Class 2.0 Minimum Mexico - Stage, If Brushed/Napped/Raised/Leather Material – Original: NMX-A-073- Fail, Test Class 2.0 Minimum 1995- After One After One Wash: INNTEX Wash Canada - CAN/CGSB- 4.2-No. 22 Japan - JIS L0849 Type II UK- BS EN ISO 105 X12 - Chlorine Bleach Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC TS- 001 Canada - CAN/CGSB 4.2, Nos. 55 & 58 and CAN/CGSB- 86.1-2003 Japan - JIS L0856 UK- BS EN ISO 105 N01 - Non-Chlorine Bleach Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC TS- 001 Canada - CAN/CGSB 4.2, Nos. 55 & 58 and CAN/CGSB- 86.1-2003 - *Ozone (Indigo and White Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum @ 1 Cycle Only) AATCC 109 Japan - JIS L0855 - *Gas Fading (Indigo and AATCC 23 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum @ 1 Cycle White Only)

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Static Wetting - Color Change Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC 107 Mexico - NMX-A-070- 1999- INNTEX Japan - JIS L0846 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E01 - Color Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate: AATCC 107 Cotton: Mexico - Nylon: NMX-A-070- Polyester: 1999- Acrylic: INNTEX Wool: Japan - JIS L0846 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E01 - Self Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum AATCC 107 Mexico - NMX-A-70- 1999- INNTEX Japan - JIS L0846 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E01

Perspiration: - Color Change Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC 15 Mexico - NMX-A-065- 1995- INNTEX Japan - JIS L0848 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E04

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- Color Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate: AATCC 15 Cotton: Mexico - Nylon: NMX-A-065- Polyester: 1995- Acrylic: INNTEX Wool: Japan - JIS L0848 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E04 - Self Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum AATCC 15 Mexico - NMX-A-065- 1995- INNTEX Japan - JIS L0848 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E04

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Section N – ANALYTICAL TESTS – REGULATION

ANALYTICAL *Lead In Surface Coating ASTM 1 Sample Not in excess of 0.060% Pb by weight E1613/E1645 (CPSC – 16 CFR 1303) Formaldehyde AATCC 94 1 Sample Negative (Qualitative /Spot Test) *Formaldehyde Others - JIS L 1 Sample < 75 ppm (Quantitative) 1041/Law 112 (Only Perform If Spot Test UK- Is Positive) ISO 14184-1 *Azo Dye Analysis UK- 1 Sample EU Directive : 2002/61/EC & EN 14362-1/2 UK Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 3310. ISO/TS < 30 ppm Each amine 17234 *Nickel Release on Metal UK- 2 metal EU Directive: 94/27/EC Accessories EN 1811/ EN sample < 0.5 µg/sq cm /week 12472 *Cadmium Content (on UK 1 Ample EU Directive : 91/338/EEC & Environmental PVC parts or print only) EN 1122 Protection Regulation 93 No 1643 < 100 ppm (= 0.01 %)

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Section O – ADDITIONAL TESTS – COSTCO STANDARDS

Additional Test for different colors in the same style 3 Home Launderings Or 1 Dry Cleaning: - Color Change Others - Per 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum Care Label Canada - CAN/CGSB 4.2, No. 29.1 & CAN/CGSB - 86.1-2003 UK- BS EN ISO 6330 - Self-Staining Per Care 1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum Label Japan - JIS L0217

Accelerated Laundering: - Color Change Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC 61 Mexico - NMX-A-074- 1995- INNTEX Canada - CGSB-4.2- No. 46 & CAN/CGSB - 86.1-2003 Japan - JIS L0844 UK- BS EN ISO 105 C06 - Self-Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum AATCC 61 Mexico - NMX-A-074- 1995- INNTEX Canada - CGSB-4.2- No. 47 & CAN/CGSB - 86.1-2003 Japan - JIS L0844 UK- BS EN ISO 105 C06

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- Light Others - 1 Sample General fabrics Requirement: AATCC 16E -Class 4.0 @ 20 fading units Minimum Canada - Pool or beach cover up Actual: CAN/CGSB- - Class 4.0 @ 40 fading units 4.2-31 Minimum

Pool or beach cover up (Neon Color) - Class 4.0 @ 20 fading units Minimum

Silk fabrics - Class 4.0 @10 fading units Minimum Japan - JIS L0842 Carbon arc Lamp UK- BS EN ISO 105 B02 Crocking: - Dry Others - 1-Test In General fabrics – Class 4.0 Minimum Requirement: AATCC 8 Original Pigment Dye – Class 3.0 Minimum Mexico - Stage, If Brushed/Napped/Raised/Leather Material – Original: NMX-A-073- Fail, Test Class 3.0 Minimum 1995- After One After One Wash: INNTEX Wash Canada - CAN/CGSB- 4.2-No. 22 Japan - JIS L0849 Type II UK- BS EN ISO 105 X12

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- Wet Others - 1-Test In General fabrics – Class 3.0 Minimum Requirement: AATCC 8 Original Pigment Dye – Class 2.0 Minimum Mexico - Stage, If Brushed/Napped/Raised/Leather Material – Original: NMX-A-073- Fail, Test Class 2.0 Minimum 1995- After One After One Wash: INNTEX Wash Canada - CAN/CGSB- 4.2-No. 22 Japan - JIS L0849 Type II UK- BS EN ISO 105 X12

- Chlorine Bleach Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC TS- 001

Canada - CAN/CGSB 4.2, Nos. 55 & 58 and CAN/CGSB- 86.1-2003 Japan - JIS L0856

UK- BS EN ISO 105 N01 - Non-Chlorine Bleach Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC TS- 001

Canada - CAN/CGSB 4.2, Nos. 55 & 58 and CAN/CGSB - 86.1-2003 - *Ozone (Indigo and White Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum @ 1 Cycle Only) AATCC 109 Japan - JIS L0855 - *Gas Fading (Indigo and AATCC 23 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum @ 1 Cycle White Only)

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Static Wetting - Color Change Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC 107 Mexico - NMX-A-70- 1999-INNTEX Japan - JIS L0846 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E01 - Color Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate: AATCC 107 Cotton: Mexico - Nylon: NMX-A-70- Polyester: 1999-INNTEX Acrylic: Japan - JIS Wool: L0846 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E01

- Self Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum AATCC 107 Mexico - NMX-A-70- 1999-INNTEX Japan - JIS L0846 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E01 Perspiration: - Color Change Others - 1 Sample Class 4.0 Minimum AATCC 15 Mexico - NMX-A-065- 1995-INNTEX Japan - JIS L0848 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E04 - Color Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 3.0 Minimum Acetate: AATCC 15 Cotton: Mexico - Nylon: NMX-A-065- Polyester: 1995-INNTEX Acrylic: Canada - Wool: CGSB-4.2, No. 23 Japan - JIS L0848 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E04

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- Self Staining Others - 1 Sample Class 4.5 Minimum AATCC 15 Mexico - NMX-A-065- 1995-INNTEX Japan - JIS L0848 UK- BS EN ISO 105 E04

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Section P – PRICING AND ADDITIONAL NOTE

*Additional Charge For This Test ** It is suggested number of samples required for complete testing only. It may various depended on the actual samples and no. of tests that required for testing. Please consult your nearest laboratory for details. + Minimum samples required – 3 garments in largest size per color & 4 yards x full width per color. ++ Test method indicated are for all countries unless as specified.

SGS HK Lab Charges

**No. of Sample Required: No. Of Samples Required For Complete Testing: 3 + Pcs No. Of Working Days For Complete Testing: 7 Days

Price Information: SGS HK Lab Charges per test country: US / Mexico/ Canada Japan/ Korea / Taiwan/UK Basic Package Price (one color/material) USD 260.00 220.00 Per country SGS HK Lab Charges for multiply countries 1: US / Korea / Taiwan/ Canada Basic Package Price (per color/material) USD 260.00 + 30.00 per additional country

+ Additional Package Price (per each additional USD 55.00 55.00 color/material) * Additional Charges: Fiber ID: - Chemical (per Fiber after 1 st ) USD 13.00 13.00 - Microscopic (1 st Fiber) 80.00 80.00 - Microscopic (For 2 Natural Cellulosic 115.00 115.00 Blends) - Microscopic (Each additional Fiber) 25.00 25.00 pH Value (per additional color/material) USD 15.00 15.00 Color Fastness (per additional color/material) - To Ozone USD 20.00 20.00 - To Gas Fading USD 25.00 25.00 Flammability – UK only (per additional color/material) - With Treatment USD - 50.00 - Without Treatment USD - 130.00 Flammability – CFR 1610 (per additional USD 30.00 30.00 color/material) Rain Test (per additional color/material) USD 36.00 36.00 Spray Test (per additional color/material) USD 12.00 12.00 Stoll Flex Abrasion (per additional color/material) USD 15.00 15.00 Pile Retention (per additional color/material) USD 20.00 20.00 Lead in Surface Coating (per coating) USD 25.00 25.00 Azo Dye (per additional color/material) USD - 50.00 Nickel Release on Metal (per additional USD - 85.00 color/material) Cadmium Content – PVC (per additional USD - 25.00 color/material) Formaldehyde (Quantitative) USD 38.00 38.00

1 Only US, Korea, Taiwan & Canada can perform a multiply countries package tests as indicated.

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Section P – PRICING AND ADDITIONAL NOTE

SGS US Lab Charges

**No. of Sample Required: No. Of Samples Required For Complete Testing: 3 + Pcs No. Of Working Days For Complete Testing: 7 Days

Price Information: SGS US Lab Charges per test country: US / Mexico/ Canada Japan/ Korea / Taiwan/UK Basic Package Price (one color/material) USD 390.00 390.00 Per country SGS US Lab Charges for multiply countries 1: US / Korea / Taiwan/ Canada Basic Package Price (per color/material) USD 390.00 + 30.00 per additional country

+ Additional Package Price (per each additional USD 77.00 77.00 color/material) * Additional Charges: Fiber ID: - Chemical (per Fiber after 1 st ) USD 19.00 19.00 - Microscopic (1 st Fiber) 112.00 112.00 - Microscopic (For 2 Natural Cellulosic 161.00 161.00 Blends) - Microscopic (Each additional Fiber) 35.00 35.00 pH Value (per additional color/material) USD 22.00 22.00 Color Fastness (per additional color/material) - To Ozone USD 30.00 30.00 - To Gas Fading USD 38.00 38.00 Flammability – UK only (per additional color/material) - With Treatment USD - 70.00 - Without Treatment USD - 182.00 Flammability – CFR 1610 (per additional USD 42.00 42.00 color/material) Rain Test (per additional color/material) USD 51.00 51.00 Spray Test (per additional color/material) USD 17.00 17.00 Stoll Flex Abrasion (per additional color/material) USD 23.00 23.00 Pile Retention (per additional color/material) USD 30.00 30.00 Lead in Surface Coating (per coating) USD 60.00 60.00 Azo Dye (per additional color/material) USD - 70.00 Nickel Release on Metal (per additional USD - 119.00 color/material) Cadmium Content – PVC (per additional USD - 35.00 color/material) Formaldehyde (Quantitative) USD 70.00 70.00

1 Only US, Korea, Taiwan & Canada can perform a multiply countries package tests as indicated.

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Section Q – Zipper Reference Class Chart – For US, Mexico, Canada, Korea & Taiwan

Zipper Sizes Test Items Zipper Characteristics L LM M MH H Chain Crosswise Strength Brass, Zinc & Copper-nickel- 60 80 130 210 275 (lb) zinc Aluminum 55 75 120 175 250 Plastic 60 75 100 130 160 Continuous element 85 175 175 250 270

Top Stop Strength (lb) Metal 15 25 25 50 50 Plastic 10 20 20 35 35 Continuous element 15 25 25 35 35

Bottom Stop Strength (lb) Metal 15 25 25 50 50 (close-end) Plastic 10 20 20 35 35 Continuous element 15 25 25 35 35

Separate Unit Crosswise Brass, Zinc & Copper-nickel- 20 30 30 75 90 Strength (lb) zinc Aluminum 20 30 30 75 90 Plastic 20 25 25 50 65 Continuous element 20 30 30 40 50

Single Element Strength (lb) Brass, Zinc & Copper-nickel- 9 11 12 24 40 zinc Aluminum 7 9 9 20 30 Plastic 6 10 12 20 20

Single Element Slippage (lb) Brass, Zinc & Copper-nickel- 6 9 10 17 17 zinc Aluminum 6 7 10 13 13 Plastic 6 9 10 17 17

Tab Pull-out Strength (lb) 25 35 35 50 50

Tab Twist Off Strength, Standard Pull 1.5 4 4 6 6 Tab (lb)

Slider Lock Holding Strength (lb) 3 5 7 7 10

Operability (lb) Metal 1.5 2.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 Plastic 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.5 Continuous element 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.5 Remarks: Width (inches) Full Width Closed Chain of Tape Fastener Size Minimum Maximum (inches) L – Light 0.125 0.180 0.035 LM – Light Medium 0.180 0.310 M – Median 0.180 0.310 0.040 MH – Median Heavy 0.310 0.390 0.050 H - Heavy 0.320 0.500 0.060

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Section R – Zipper Reference Class Chart – For Japan

Classification Performance UL L M MH H UH

For other than cotton & knit tape 15 20 30 35 50 70 Separate element Chain For cotton & knit tape 10 15 20 25 30 --- Crosswise Strength (kgf) For other than cotton & knit tape 20 25 45 55 60 --- Continuous element For cotton & knit tape 15 20 20 30 35 ---

Top Stop Holding Strength (kgf) 4 5 7 10 12 20

Separate element 1.5 3 5 8 10 15 Bottom Stop Holding Strength (kgf) Continuous element 3 5 7 12 15 ---

Separating Unit Crosswise Separate element 5 7 8 12 15 30 Strength (kgf) Continuous element --- 5 8 12 15 ---

Sliding Resistance (kgf) 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 ---

Separate element 1.5 2.5 4.0 6.0 8.0 --- Slider Locking Strength (kgf) Continuous element 1.0 1.0 3.0 5.0 6.0 ---

Classification Symbol Chain Width Ultra-light weight grade UL 2.5 and over to 4.0 excl. Light weight grade L 4.0 and over to 5.5 excl. Medium weight grade M 5.5 and over to 7 excl. Medium heavy weight grade MH 7.0 and over to 8.5 excl. Heavy weight grade H 8.5 and over to 12.0 excl. Ultra-heavy weight grade UH 12.5 and over

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Section S – Zipper Reference Class Chart – For UK Test Performance code Appendix Test Description Units No. A B C D E 1 B Puller attachment test (min.) N 70 80 200 250 300

2 C Closed-end test (min.) N 35 60 80 100 140

3 D Top-stop test (min.) N 50 70 90 110 130

4 E Open-end fastener box test (min.) N 40 70 90 120 150 Reciprocating test: minimum 5 F Cycles 500 500 500 500 500 cycles without failure 6 G Laternal strength test (min.) N 150 200 250 370 470 Laternal strength of open end 7 H N 40 70 90 120 160 attachment test (min.) 8 J Slider locking test (min) N 10 15 25 40 60

Performance code A B C D E Dresses 1 X X

Knitwear 2 X X X

3 Light leather goods X X Shirts, Jeans/ 4 X X Trousers Upholstery 5 X X

6 Foundatioon garments X

7 Coats and jackets X X Overalls 8 X

9 Luggage X X X

10 Slippers X

11 Sleeping bags X X

12 Light weight and inner X X tents 13 Footwear X X

14 Leather garment X

15 Ski clothes X

16 Wet suits X

17 Awnings and fame X tents

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