ASSETS Fabric and Apparel Testing Manual User Guide Product Information: URBN Ownbrand – Fabric and Apparel Testing Manual
- December 9, 2023
- ASSETS
Table of Contents
- Fabric and Apparel Testing Manual
- Product Information: URBN Ownbrand – Fabric and Apparel Testing
- Specifications
- Contents
- Section 1: Care Symbols
- Section 2: Care Labels
- Fibers and Fiber Content:
- Country of Origin:
- Polyurethane (PU) and Polyvinylchloride (PVC):
- Velvets, plush, pile and faux fur fabrics:
- Faux Fur and Sherpa:
- URBN Fabric and Apparel Testing Frequently Asked Questions
Fabric and Apparel Testing Manual
Product Information: URBN Ownbrand – Fabric and Apparel Testing
Manual
Specifications
- Publication Date: 3.2.2023
- Care Symbols: ISO 3758 Standard
Contents
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Section 1: Care Symbols
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Section 2: Care Labels
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Section 3: Fabric Manual and Testing Requirements
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Section 4: Garment Testing Requirements and Assessment
Criteria -
Section 5: Regulatory Requirements
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FAQs
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APPENDIX A: CARE INSTRUCTIONS AND SYMBOLS
Section 1: Care Symbols
The care symbols should follow the ISO 3758 Standard. All 5
symbols must be displayed on the care label in the following order:
washing, bleaching, drying, ironing, and professional care.
Section 2: Care Labels
The care labels will be approved by the technical design
department along with TOP garment approvals. The care labels should
include information about fibers and fiber content.
Fibers and Fiber Content:
The labeling requirements for fibers and fiber content can be
found in the Labelling Requirements of URBN Regulatory
Guidelines.
Country of Origin:
The country of origin should be clearly mentioned on the care
label.
Polyurethane (PU) and Polyvinylchloride (PVC):
The use of abbreviations such as PU or PVC for Polyurethane and
Polyvinylchloride is not allowed. For example, if the fabric is
artificial leather made of Polyurethane with a polyester backing,
it should be mentioned as “Artificial Leather: Polyurethane.
Backing: 100% polyester”.
Velvets, plush, pile and faux fur fabrics:
For fabrics like velvets, plush, pile, and faux fur, where the
fabric is comprised of a backing and raised surface, both the pile
and backing should be listed on the care label. For example, “Pile:
100% Polyester, Backing: 100% viscose”.
Faux Fur and Sherpa:
If the composition of both parts (pile and backing) is the same,
a total fiber composition is accepted. For regulatory guidance on
Faux Fur and Sherpa, please refer to URBN Regulatory Guidelines,
Fur Labelling section under Labelling.
Section 5: Regulatory Requirements
For more detailed information on regulatory requirements, please
refer to the URBN Regulatory Guidelines.
FAQs
Q: Where can I find the EU and UK Ownbrand label layouts?
A: For EU or UK Ownbrand label layouts, please refer to the EU
and UK Fabric and Apparel Testing Manual on the URBN Vendor
Website.
Click here to view the full FAQ section
URBN Fabric and Apparel Testing Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the care labels be subject to change?
A: Yes, please note that the care labels and disclaimer labels
are subject to change. The images provided are for general layout
purposes only.
Q: Who are the suppliers for Anthropologie and Free
People?
A: The suppliers for Anthropologie and Free People are Labeltex
and Checkpoint.
URBN US OWNBRAND:
Fabric and Apparel Testing Manual
URBN Ownbrand – Fabric and Apparel Testing Manual 3.2.2023
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ, PRINT AND SEND BACK A SIGNED COPY TO:
MILLS Jatkinson@Urbn.com VENDORS Kwilkins@urbn.com Or mail to: URBN
|Building 543 | 5000 South Broad Street | Philadelphia | PA19112 | USA
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Contents
Section Section 1 Section 2 Section 3
Subject Care Symbols Care Labels Fabric Manual and Testing Requirements
Section 4
Garment Testing Requirements and Assessment Criteria
Section 5
Regulatory Requirements
FAQs
URBN Fabric and Apparel Testing Frequently Asked Questions
APPENDIX A
CARE INSTRUCTIONS AND SYMBOLS
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Section 1
Care Symbols
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Care Symbols
ISO 3758 Standard All 5 symbols must display on the care label and in the
following order: washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional care.
Please see Regulatory Requirements (PG. 23) for more information.
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Section 2
Care Labels
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Labelling
Care labels will be approved by the technical design department along with TOP
garment approvals. Care Labels:
· Care label wording and required translations are available in the General
Labelling Requirements section of the URBN Regulatory Guidelines.
· Garments with removable liners should have two care labels. One per item. ·
Care instructions must be written out in English & French · Labels must use
ISO 3758 symbols
The following information will appear on the care label as standard: · Wash
care · Fiber Content · Style number · RN #66170 · CA #32054 · Current UK
address see pg 12 and 23 Current UK address as listed in the Labelling
Requirements section of URBN Regulatory Guidelines, under Importer
Identification.
Fibers and Fiber Content:
· Fiber content must be listed on all products by generic fiber name, in
predominance by weight of fiber. Example: 90% Cotton 10% Polyester o A fiber
trademark name may be used on a content label as long as it appears next to
the generic fiber name. Example: 100% Lycra® Elastane
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· Rayon is not recognized in the EU or UK. Please use Viscose instead of Rayon
on all care labels and when submitting fiber content for testing.
· The fiber content must match the bulk fabric or garment test report. ·
Required translations: English, French, German, Italian, & Spanish. For a
complete list of
label requirements, please refer to the Labelling Requirements of URBN
Regulatory
Guidelines.
· If a product is composed of two or more sections, with different fiber
contents, the fiber content of each section should be shown separately.
Example: Body: 100% Cotton, Sleeve: 50% Polyester, 50% Cotton
· Only approved names for textile fibers may be used. Please see for
translations and care https://vendor.urbn.com/us/product-marking/required-
translations-and-care-symbols
· Decorative trims do not need to be included in the fiber composition wording
on the care label. This only applies to embellishment not integral to the
garment.
· For questions regarding Fiber Content Labelling please contact the URBN
Compliance Team (LReese@urbn.com)
Country of Origin
· Please refer to the Country of Origin section of the Labelling Requirement
in the URBN Regulatory Guidelines
Polyurethane (PU) and Polyvinylchloride (PVC):
· Fiber Content Must be clearly labelled as `faux’ leather. · Bonded cloths
should be listed as: Face and Backing. · A percentage must not be used when
stating these materials and the chemical names
must not be abbreviated to PU or PVC. Example: Artificial Leather:
Polyurethane. Backing: 100% polyester
Velvets, plush, pile and faux fur fabrics:
For all the above fabrics, where the fabric is comprised of a backing and
raised surface, both the pile and backing should be listed on the care label.
Example: Pile: 100% Polyester, Backing: 100% viscose
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If the composition of both parts is the same, a total fiber composition is
accepted. For regulatory guidance on Faux Fur and Sherpa, please refer to URBN
Regulatory Guidelines, Fur
Labelling section under Labelling.
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DISCLAIMER: The following care labels and disclaimer labels on the following
pages are subject to change, so please note that the images are not for
content, they are just for general layout. For EU or UK Ownbrand label
layouts, please refer to the EU and UK Fabric and Apparel Testing Manual on
the URBN Vendor Website.
Global Care Labels/ Codes
Anthropologie
Suppliers= Labeltex and Checkpoint
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1A-IVORY
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1A-BLACK
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1A-WHITE
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2A-IVORY
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2A-BLACK
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2A-WHITE
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1A-IVORY
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2A-IVORY
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1A-BLACK
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2A-BLACK
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1A-WHITE
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2A-WHITE
Free People
Suppliers= Labeltex and Checkpoint
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1F-IVORY
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1F-BLACK
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1F-WHITE
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2F-IVORY
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2F-BLACK
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2F-WHITE
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1F-IVORY
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2F-IVORY
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1F-BLACK
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2F-BLACK
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1F-WHITE
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2F-WHITE
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Urban Outfitters
Suppliers= Labeltex and Checkpoint
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1U-IVORY
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1U-BLACK
Global Care Label
URBN-GC1U-WHITE
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2U-IVORY
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2U-BLACK
Global Intimates Care Label
URBN-GC2U-WHITE
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1U-IVORY
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2U-IVORY
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1U-BLACK
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2U-BLACK
Global Disclaimer Label- Crocking
URBN-DSC1U-WHITE
Global Disclaimer Label- Color Fade/ Transfer
URBN-DSC2U-WHITE
Global Care Label Images
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Global Intimates Care Label Images
Disclaimer Label Images
Color Fade/ Transfer
Crocking
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Section 3
URBN Ownbrand Apparel Fabric Manual and Testing
Requirements
https://vendor.urbn.com/us/ownbrand-vendors/apparel-requirements/ownbrand-
fabric-test-protocol
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URBN Ownbrand Adult Apparel Testing There are two types of apparel testing,
they are fabric testing and garment testing. The testing discussed in this
document pertains to adult apparel only. Protocols and requirements for both
fabric and garment testing for the US are found in this document. For EU or UK
fabric and garment testing requirements, please refer to the EU and UK Fabric
and Apparel Testing Manual on the URBN EU Vendor Website. The required tests
assess either Performance or Chemical criteria. The URBN Fabric Testing
Protocol is designed to understand how the fabric will perform in garment
form. The URBN Garment Testing Protocol is designed to certify that government
and URBN product standards have been met prior to garment shipment. Only
garment tests are required prior to shipping. Neither of these protocols are
designed to test for restricted substances as identified on the Restricted
Substances List (RSL) located in the URBN Regulatory Guidelines. It is the
vendor’s responsibility to ensure that their products do not contain any
chemical on that list, and perform the appropriate tests if there are any
doubts. All decisions around testing standards and policies are guided in
partnership by URBN’s Technical Design Department and URBN’s Regulatory
Compliance Department.
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URBN Fabric Manual
Introduction: The purpose of this manual is to give instructions to our fabric
mills and garment vendors on the fabric requirements, mandatory testing
requirements, and quality standards URBN expect for fabric to be considered A
grade. It is essential that all parties read and fully understand this manual
before supplying fabric to us. URBN Ownbrand Apparel Fabric Test Protocols
https://vendor.urbn.com/us/ownbrand-vendors/apparel-requirements/ownbrand-
fabric-testprotocol Fabric Data Sheet (FDS): For any fabric that URBN is
thinking to purchase it is mandatory that an FDS be completed. Based on our
fabric requirements it is mandatory that fabric suppliers call out any
potential issues that the fabric may have in not meeting our standards in the
FDS. Please note that we consider the data on the FDS to be the bulk standard
for all physical and dimensional properties of the fabric. Failure for the
fabric to meet these in bulk will result in bulk fabric being rejected. Please
see separate Excel (xlsx) file for FDS form. 1.0 Fabric Testing Development
Testing: This is not mandatory, however if there is a previous test report
available or you are able to send us any internal test data at the fabric
development stage we welcome this. In-House Testing: Suppliers with in-house
testing facilities are allowed to submit test reports for bulk approval for
adult apparel only. Please note this must be with the consent of URBN Home
Office prior to the bulk order being placed. In-house testing only applies to
adult apparel, not children’s apparel.
Fabric Requirements, Mandatory Testing, and Additional Colorways: Please see
separate files for fabric requirements and mandatory tests. Please submit
fabric for testing under the relevant test package. Please note at any time we
will conduct random testing
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to make sure all fabric requirements are met. Failure to meet all requirements
(even though they are not mandatory tests) will result in the fabric being
rejected. Please note for orders where construction is the same but there are
additional colorways, yarn dye patterns, or prints we only require a full test
on the first bulk lot of one of the color ways. The balance colors, prints or
yarn dye patterns we only require testing if deemed necessary and this will be
called out by the garment vendor. All regulatory testing is maintained by the
URBN regulatory compliance team. Information on regulatory testing including
US CFR, CPSC, and Prop 65 that requires a regulatory form or certificate
before shipping can be found on the URBN vendor website at:
https://vendor.urbn.com/us/regulatory/overview
Order Size and Testing: All bulk orders 2,000YDS or above require testing
through and accredited 3rd Party lab. All bulk orders less than 2,000YDS below
may use an accredited internal (in-house) test lab or internal lab. Fabric
that is purchased from the open market is not required to be tested, unless
URBN specifically requests. Please note that fabric performance of open market
fabric will be assessed in garment test form. Bulk fabric garment test expense
should be covered by the fabric mill.
Test Lab: SGS is the nominated test lab for URBN. Please use SGS to obtain
discounted testing for URBN vendors. Please select the appropriate test
package and any additional tests as needed. Standard fabric test package
includes testing for dimensional stability, colorfastness to laundering,
pilling resistance, tensile/burst strength, weight, and fiber analysis.
Additional testing is priced per each additional test.
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2.0 Inspection and Fault rate:
We expect all mills to complete internal inspection reports on fabric as per
our attached sheet. Whilst we do not need these submitted to URBN, for
permission to be given to ship goods they must be available at all times if
requested by URBN or our garment makers. They must be kept on file for 3
months after shipment at the mill. Standard for the assessment of A-grade
goods will be done on the 4 point system as defined in this manual.
Tolerances for Skewing: Tolerances of skewing within bulk fabric are listed
below:Normal fabric excluding prints and yarn dyed fabric no greater than 3%
Printed and yarn dyed fabric no greater than 2%
Light Source: Please note we assess color as follows:Non Denim product
Primary light source D65, Secondary light source CWF Denim product Primary
light source CWF, Secondary light source D65
Four Point System Definition: The four-point system provides a means to
define defects within a fabric bulk delivery by designing demerits and penalty
points according to the severity of defects found. All knitted and woven
fabrics can be graded in this way; however, this is not applicable to leather.
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Please see below for the scoring of defects in any direction of the fabric.
Please note that no single yard of fabric can have more than 4 points. Any
defects like holes, netting dropped stitches, laddering and tears from the
selvedge are scored as 4 points regardless of size:-
Defect Size Less than 3 inches 3 inches to less than 6 inches 6 inches to less than 9 inches Above 9 inches
Penalty Points Allocated 1 2 3 4
Please note that it is our expectation that the mill and vendor manage
inspection in a professional manner and that in some cases a percentage of
bulk be inspected. If there are problems found in the randomly inspected size
set, then we inspect a furthermore detailed inspection to take place.
Inspection report template form is available in manual.
Secondary Quality Definition:
A bulk shipment will be failed for quality based on the 4-point system due to
any of the below: –
1. Penalty points per shipment and roll exceed the requirements per fabric
type. 2. The percentage of failure within the shipment is over 10% 3. The bow
and skew are greater than the tolerances allowed.
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Point Allowances per Fabric Type:
GROUP
1
2 3 4
URBN Point Allowance by Fabric Type
Woven Fabric
FABRIC DESCRIPTION
Point Allowance
Fiber Content (Chief value)
Polyester Nylon Acetate Rayon Wool Silk Cotton Rayon Wool Linen Ramie Silk
Yarn Type
Filament Filament Filament Filament Worsted Filament Spun Spun Spun Spun Spun
Spun
18 points /100 sq. yds
24 points per 100 sq. yds 30 points per 100 sq. yds 35 points per 100 sq. yds
GROUP
1
2 3 4 5
URBN Point Allowance by Fabric Type
Knit Fabric
FABRIC DESCRIPTION
Point Allowance
Fiber Content (chief value)
Polyester Nylon Acetate Rayon Wool Silk Rayon (& Blends) Wool Cotton (combed)
Cotton (carded) Linen Silk Ramie
Yarn Type
Filament Filament Filament Filament Worsted Filament Spun Spun Spun Spun Spun
Spun Spun
20 points /100 sq. yds
25 points /100 sq. yds 30 points /100 sq. yds 40 points /100 sq. yds 40 points
/100 sq. yds
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3.0 The Fabric Approval Process URBN:
Fabric Development Stage:
1. URBN supplier studies and reads the Urban Fabric Manual and Fabric Testing
Requirements. 2. Adopted fabrics /developments get sent to URBN fabric team.
3. Suppliers need to call out limitations on fabric on the FDS. 4. Fabric
mills / garment vendors proceeds in-house testing if available and provide
their test report for review. 5. Mills are required at the request of URBN to
send a standard for bulk prior to bulk order. It is mandatory that this
standard be on the URBN hanger (see page 20) and that the FDS is also attached
to the back of the hanger. This should be established as the standard for
construction, finish, weight, hand feel and appearance. Where possible the
yardage used should come from sampling or a trial, that has already been used
to make a garment. Order Placement:
1. URBN will book fabric in accordance with the FDS, price and lead time.
Bulk Fabric standard to be advised. It is the mills responsibility to make
sure they are clear on standards, and that fabric can meet our testing
requirements. 2. At time of PO placement, mill to send standard for bulk
hanger to the vendor /agent. This should duplicate the hanger sent to URBN.
3. Delivery to be determined as well as inspection (if requested), between
mill and vendor. 4. X-Bulk yardage and internal bulk test report ETA’s to be
established, between mill and vendor.
Bulk Fabric X-mill:
1. 7 days prior to fabric shipment Bulk Approval hanger must be sent to URBN
(fabric team) and also vendor /agent at the same time. Please note we require
a hanger per col way. (Hanger is on a page in this manual). URBN will keep as
a reference vendor/agent will provide bulk fabric shipping approval. URBN will
only provide bulk fabric approval when exceptions arise. 2. As soon as
available, mill must ship all dye lots and shade band to vendor whether this
is requested or not.
3. No fabric to ship until garment vendor, or agent gives approval. 4. X-bulk
and test report (either internal or 3rd Party) to be shipped /sent as agreed
by the vendor. Mill assumes the risk for any bulk fabric that is shipped
without a complete bulk fabric test.
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5. Fabric test report and internal inspection report is due on the X-mill
date of the agreed PO. Failure to do this resulting in a delay to approval
will be at the fault of the mill. URBN reserves the right to ask for this at
any time. If this is not available and there is a delay to shipment the mill
is to be liable. 6. URBN may proceed random inspection when needed.
4.0 The Self Approval Fabric Process URBN:
This is strictly only for mills that have been given the permission by URBN to
ship bulk based on their own internal approval. This is only applicable to
piece dyed fabric, unless you are otherwise authorized. Under these conditions
the mill is fully responsible for the quality of bulk yardage shipped and as
such is recommended to take necessary precautions in the self-approval process
to ensure fabric shipped is of A-grade quality as defined by this manual.
Fabric Development Stage:
1. URBN supplier studies and reads the Urban Fabric Manual and Fabric Testing
Requirements.
2. Adopted fabrics /developments get sent to URBN fabric team.
3. Suppliers need to call out limitations on fabric on the FDS. 4. Fabric
mills / garment vendors proceeds in-house testing if available and provide
their test report for review. 5. Mills are required at the request of URBN to
send a standard for bulk prior to bulk order. It is mandatory that this
standard be on the URBN hanger (see page 20) and that the FDS is also attached
to the back of the hanger. This should be established as the standard for
construction, finish, weight, hand feel and appearance. Where possible the
yardage used should come from sampling or a trial, that has already been used
to make a garment.
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Order Placement: 1. URBN will book fabric in accordance with the FDS, price
and lead time. Bulk Fabric standard to be advised. It is the mills
responsibility to make sure they are clear on standards, and that fabric can
meet our testing requirements. 2. At time of PO placement, mill to send
standard for bulk hanger to the vendor /agent. This should duplicate the
hanger sent to URBN. 2. Delivery to be determined as well as inspection (if
requested), between mill and vendor. 3. X-Bulk yardage and internal bulk test
report ETA’s to be established, between mill and vendor.
Bulk Fabric X-mill: 1. 7 days prior to shipment Bulk Approval hanger must be
sent to URBN (fabric team ) and also vendor /agent at the same time. Please
note we require a hanger per col way. (Hanger is on page 20). 2. As soon as
available, mill must ship all dye lots and shade band to vendor whether this
is requested or
not.
3. Mill does not have to wait for approval to ship but needs to notify vendor
of shipment date, and date for test report. Vendor needs to agree to shipment
date and date of test report. 4. All bulk must be shipped with an internal
fabric inspection report, as well as dye lot cuttings per color. Bulk test
report can be sent at a later date and can be either from SGS or internal if
approved by URBN. (If you want to use your internal test facility please
contact URBN for approval) 5. Any fabric shipped deemed by the vendor or URBN
to be non-commercial by way of fault rate, physical or dimensional properties
or color will result in fabric being classed as C-grade and as such
immediately rejected.
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5.0 Digital Color Process Selected Mills Only:
This is for mills who have been selected to work on digital color submission
and approval only.
The Lab Dip Process: URBN col team to send CSI color standard to mill via
E-mail. Mill to order color standard from CSI and advise lab dip ETA. Mill can
proceed lab dip with CSI spectral data (no need to wait for standard) Lab dip
to be measured electronically and visually in accordance with URBN
requirements. If lab dip is within standard lab dip is approved for Bulk
(hard copy of dip must be sent to vendor) If the lab dip is within range lab
dip must be sent to URBN /vendor for visual approval If the lab dip is out of
range and standards lab dip is rejected and must be re-dipped.
Bulk Approval of Color: Lab dip spectral data compared to Bulk lots. If the
bulk lots within standard bulk is approved and can ship If the bulk is
within range bulk and bulk lots must be sent to URBN /vendor for visual
approval. If the bulk is out of range and standard bulk is rejected
Notes: If the lab dip /bulk is out of range and standard but the mill still
thinks the color match is commercial visually they can send URBN the standard
for final assessment. CSI color standards to be ordered at the mills account.
Until notified by URBN all lab dips /bulk must be sent to URBN for filing and
observation. This “trial” period will be in place until mill and URBN have a
good understanding of the new process.
Please see color tolerance and measurement guidelines included in manual
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Guidelines of Electronic Lab Dip Submission: · Where physical lab dye
submissions are required, they must be submitted as per URBN
format (please see page 15), to the color team specified. · All details should
be completed, including full details of the color standard matched,
including the CSI code and Urban color name. · Lab dye submissions should be
folded to a minimum of 2 thicknesses to 3” x 3”. · Light weight fabrics, i.e.
georgette, voile etc. should be folded to 4 thicknesses to the same
dimensions. · Fabric should be attached on the right side of the lab form,
face up. · All pile fabrics should be mounted pile up. · All submissions must
be accompanied by either a CMC 2:1 color difference printout or CIE
Whiteness measurement. Color reading must be taken at correct condition using
a conditioning cabinet for at least 30 minutes. · Spectral Data print out
should be attached to the card.
Color Tolerances for Spectral Data:
Standard for DE DH DC DL: 0.8 Range for DE DH DC DL: 1.8 BLACK :
Must be assessed under lightbox, even if it passes. WHITE : CIE Whiteness
value should be between 145 to 160. Tint value should be -1/+1
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URBN STANDARD FOR BULK /BULK SUMBISSION HANGER (For Reference Only)
Mill to complete all information clearly missing fields will result in return and bulk delays. This is a hanger for both submission of bulk standard and also actual bulk fabric *FDS sheet must be attached to the back of this hanger for bulk standard submission ONLY
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URBN FABRIC INSPECTION TEMPLATE MANDATORY FOR BULK
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FABRI C DETAI L SHEET ( FDS)
Urban Outfitters Inc.
DEPT: RAW MATERIALS
FOR URBAN INTERNAL USE ONLY Date: Fabric Group: Fabric Description: Brand:
Seas on/Year Com m odity (Knit/Woven/Yarn):
MILLS – PLEASE FILL OUT ALL AREAS BELOW
MILL INFORMATION Mill Name: Agent Name (if applicable): Contact Name: Em ail:
Telephone:
FABRIC INFORMATION Mill Article #: Content: Cons truction/Weave: Fabric Weight and Unit of Measure: (oz, g/yd, g/m, gsm) Bulk Cuttable Width: (inch, cm)
YARN DETAILS Fibre Type & Percentage
Yarn Spinning Method:
Count Please Select
Carded/Combed/Woolen/Worsted Supplier Origin Please Select Please Select Please Select Other: (please specify)
DYE/FINISHING DETAILS Dye Technique:
Fiber
Top
Piece
Name of dyehouse/finisher:
Location of dyehouse/finisher:
Class of dyes/inks used Dye Method:
Please Select
Are you able to dye with dischargeable dye stuff?
Special Finishing?
FABRIC CUSTOMS DETAILS (Information required for finished goods product to clear customs) Fabric Country of Origin:
Fibre Country of Orgin:
Yarn Country of Orgin:
Finished Fabric Construction (Knit):
of Courses/inch:
Finished Fabric Construction (Woven):
of Ends/inch:
Yarn
of Wales/Inch: # of Picks/Inch:
FABRIC CARE AND TESTING Mill Recommended Care Instructions: Mill Pill Rating (1-5): Mill Shrinkage (%): Mill Stretch & Recovery (ASTM D2594 / D3107): Mill Stability: Mill Crocking (AATCC 8/116): Mill Bursting Strength (ASTM D3786): Flam m ability (C16 CFR 1610): Technical Limitations/Restrictions: Is there an in house accredited lab:
Width (%): Stretch: Slanting (%): Wet:
Yes
Bowing (%):
Length (%): Growth:
Dry:
Torque (%):
No
If Yes, by whom :
FABRIC ORDER DETAILS Sample Order Lead time:
Total NET Bulk Order Lead time (excluding testing, approval & transit) Total
Lead time (Breakdown in Days):
YARN SPINNING WEAVING/KNITTING
DYEING
FINISHING
TESTING
TRANSIT
Please Select
Please Select
COST EX MILL (Order quantity Unit of Measure and Cost Unit of Measure must match)
Currency (USD/EUR/CAD) Sam ple Fabric Price (FOB EX MILL):
Please Select
Bulk Tiered Pricing (FOB X-Mill):
500
1,000
Bulk Piece Dye Fabric:
Bulk PFD:
Bulk Yarn (fully fas hioned) Surcharge Amount If Under Minimum:
Please Select Please Select
3,000
6,000
Prices quoted are valid for 3 months from receipt of FDS ORDER QUANTITY
(Order quantity Unit of Measure and Cost Unit of Measure MUST match) Sample
Minimum/colour/order
Bulk Minimum/colour/order
Bulk Print Minimum:
Sample Yardage availability: (pls indicate color) Greige availability at time of FDS completion:
Please Select 10,000
Please Select 50,000
FOR URBAN INTERNAL USE ONLY Test Report recommended care instructions: Testing Exceptions (if applicable) Notes :
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BRAND: MILL NAME: STYLE NO: SEASON:
Urban Outfitters Inc.
Electronic Lab Dip Submission Form
FABRIC CODE: MILL LAB DYE REF: CSI COL NAME: URBN COL NAME:
Submission Date: Round:
STATUS:
Approved Date :
Rejected Date:
Signature:
ILLUMINANT: D65 CWF
DE (PASS /FAIL)
DE
DH
CH
DL
BRAND: MILL NAME: STYLE NO: SEASON:
Urban Outfitters Inc.
Electronic Lab Dip Submission Form
FABRIC CODE: MILL LAB DYE REF: CSI COL NAME: URBN COL NAME:
Submission Date: Round:
STATUS:
Approved Date :
Rejected Date:
Signature:
ILLUMINANT: D65 CWF
DE (PASS /FAIL)
DE
DH
CH
DL
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Section 4
Garment Test Requirements and Assessment Criteria
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Garment Test Requirements
URBN Ownbrand Apparel Garment Test Protocol https://vendor.urbn.com/us
/ownbrand-vendors/apparel-requirements/ob-apparel-garmenttest-protocol Tested
garments must be of Production Fabric and Trims Order Size and Testing: Full
Garment Tests are required for all bulk orders 1000units or greater. All bulk
orders less than 1000 units may use an accredited (in-house) test lab or
internal lab. Color to Test Only one colorway is required to be tested for
each style. Generally, the darkest or least colorfast color is recommended.
One garment test is valid for 6 months. One garment test can be used for
multiple styles as long as trim, color and wash are the same.
Reduced Quantity: Testing requirements for 1000 units or less:
· Fiber Composition · Appearance After Washing or Dry Cleaning · Dimensional
Stability to Washing · Flammability (unless exempt per 16 CFR 1610)
Flammability: Please refer to Product Specific Requirements for Apparel in
URBN Regulatory Guidelines for URBN’s Flammability Requirements. All apparel
must comply with the flammability standards set forth in 16 CFR 1610.
· Certain fabrics are exempt from testing based on weight or fiber content
(but are not exempt from the standard). Apparel made entirely from one or more
of these fabrics is exempt: o Plain surface fabrics, regardless of fiber
content, weighing 2.6 ounces per square yard or more
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o All fabrics (both plain surface and raised-fiber surface) regardless of
weight, made entirely from any of the following fiber or entirely from a
combination of these fibers: Acrylic, Modacyrlic, Nylon, Polyester, Wool,
Olefin
· Exceptions to the flammability standard for garments: o Interlining fabrics
· When a fabric is exempt, submit a General Certificate of Conformity to
CPSC@urbanout.com. A GCC must be submitted even if fabric is not exempt. The
purpose of the GCC is to show that it meets the flammability requirements,
which can include exempt fabrics.
Test Lab: SGS is the nominated test lab for URBN. Please use SGS to obtain
discounted testing for URBN vendors. Please select the appropriate test
package and any additional tests as needed. Additional testing is priced per
each additional test. Garment test package prices are available by request.
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Below are the Assessment tables to be followed when conducting Garment Appearance Tests.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR APPEARANCE AFTER WASHING
ASSESSMENT
A
Colour change/ loss using grey scale
assessment
PASS
3 – 4 or better (assess item and m-f strip)
FAIL Less than 3 4
B
Cross staining i.e. colour transfer onto
component parts
4-5 or better
C
Fraying of fabric and trims.
Not frayed
D
Detachment of fastenings and trims
Buttons: pull test
Zipper 3x open and close
Snaps/ hooks: 3x
Not detached
E
Spirality/ twisting of seams.
Calculate spirality.
Less than 5%
F
Seam Slippage / opening of seams.
Measure seam opening.
4mm or less
G
Pilling or fuzzing of surface fibers. Assess Woven 4 or better
degree of pilling / fuzzing using BS EN ISO
12945-1 grades.
Knitted 3 or better
H
Pile loss or flattening of pile. Assess using
4 or better
grey scales.
I
Corrosion / damage to trims including
chipping and scratching of coatings.
No corrosion or damage
Less than 4-5
Frayed Detached
5% > More than 4mm Woven less than 4 Knitted less than 3 Less than 4 Corrosion
or damage
J
Delamination of fused
components.
No delamination
Delamination
K
Free running and operation of zip fastener. Slide free and operable end Poor function
stops/ closures.
L
Differential shrinkage, distortion,
wrinkling and twisting of components
and seams.
M
Unravelling / breaks in stitching.
N
Wadding moved within casing or fiber
migration
O
Other observed changes
No changes
No changes No changes None observed
Changes observed
Loose or damaged threads Changes observed
Changes observed
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR EMBELLISHMENT
ASSESSMENT
A
Examine after laundering and note any
significant changes in appearance.
PASS
No significant changes
FAIL Significant changes
B
Corrosion / damage to trims
including chipping and scratching of
coatings.
C
Puckering of fabric around the
embellishment.
D
Beads or diamante: Are claws intact?
No corrosion or damage
No puckering
Claws intact
Corrosion or damage Puckering Claws not intact
E
Unravelling / breaks / snags in stitching
No changes
F
Cross staining i.e. colour transfer onto other No cross staining
embellishments or fabrics.
G
Loss of colour / finish of embellishment
No loss of colour/
report as slight, moderate or severe.
finish
H
Other observed changes
None observed
Changes observed Cross staining Loss of colour/ finish Changes observed
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Section 5
Regulatory Requirements
For more detailed requirements related to Regulatory Compliance (such as
chemical compliance and proper labelling of wool, leather, fur, etc.) please
see URBN Regulatory Guidelines.
Version 6, January 2019
URBN Fabric and Apparel Testing Frequently Asked Questions
Testing & labelling Do all colors needs to be tested? No, URBN does not
require all colors to be tested. Vendor should test the color that has the
most risk. i.e – If your color assortment is white, black, indigo. You test
indigo because it’s most likely to crock. If you feel strongly that more than
one color should be tested, please reach out to your production partner.
Do all tests need to be done on bulk fabric & garment? No. Fiber content
should be tested on bulk fabric & rest of the testing in garment form. If
there’s more than 1 fabric in the garment, each fabric has to be tested for
content. The garment testing portion the fabric that represents the majority
of the garment, is the key component to test.
Can I submit a bulk fabric test in lieu of a bulk garment test prior to
shipping? No. All decisions made on testing and related approvals should be
based on a garment test only.
For garment testing in general We only require third-party lab garment testing
if the bulk order is 1,000 or more units including all PO destinations. For
any style under 1K units, follow the reduced quantity testing located on page
30. These tests can be performed in-house if vendor has the ability.
Do reorders need to be tested? Existing tests can be used for 6 months for the
same colors and dye methods.
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Do test reports apply to all size ranges (ie. missy, petite, plus)? Yes.
Can one test report apply to multiple styles when the same fabric was used?
Yes, as long as the wash, dye and trim were the same for each style.
Do I have to submit test results prior to printing care labels? No, however
vendors are responsible to ensure care labels are accurate and supported by
garment testing.
a) If labels or hangtags need to be remade due to inaccuracy of FDS (fiber
content), then mills are responsible for the additional costs and will be
charged back. b) If labels or hangtags need to be remade due to inaccuracy of
translation or information listed, then factories are responsible for the
additional costs and will be charged back. c) Tech Design will not change care
labels after they have been printed if vendors have not followed suggested
care in the tech pack.
Can vendors develop the global care label locally? It is best for the vendor
to order from our nominated suppliers – Labeltex and Checkpoint – they are
experts at managing the care labels, translations, and we have worked with
them to optimize price and delivery speed based on our requirements. If
developed locally, it’s the vendor’s responsibility to ensure that all
information on the labels is accurate. Incorrect labels can lead to
chargebacks. How many pieces/yards are required for testing? 3 pieces per
style, 1 yard of fabric. This is based on the tested care instruction and will
vary based on each style and recommendation from the labs.
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Appendix A:
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Care Instructions and Symbols
Here are some of our commonly used care codes. Our nominated suppliers have
the most recent and up to date copy of our care code library.
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Commonly Used Care Instructions
Care Code
DC SI2 + DC SI3 + DC1 + DC-2 DC25 DC4 DC6 + DC for gowns
Dry Clean
English
French
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MAY BE DRY CLEANED
PEUT ÊTRE NETTOYER À SEC
DRY CLEAN ONLY
NETTOYER À SEC SEULEMENT
DRY CLEAN ONLY
DRY CLEAN/ LOW HEAT
FOR BEST RESULTS DRY CLEAN DRY CLEAN PETROLEUM SOLVENT ONLY DRY CLEANERS WHO
SPECIALIZE IN BRIDAL GOWNS
NETTOYER À SEC SEULEMENT NETTOYER À SEC À BASSE TEMPÉRATURE
NETTOYEZ À SEC POUR LES MEILLEURS RÉSULTATS
NETTOYER À SEC SEULEMENT SOLVANT DE PETROLE Nécessite nettoyage à sec par des
spécialistes de robes de mariées
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Care Code
HWC1 HWC1A HWC2 HWC2A HWC3 HWC3A HWC4 HWC4A
Hand Wash Cold
English
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY DO NOT IRON DO NOT DRY CLEAN
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY DO NOT IRON MAY BE DRY CLEANED
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
LINE DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
LINE DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY MILD DETERGENT USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH DO NOT
TUMBLE DRY WHILE DAMP, TWIST & TIE INTO KNOT DO NOT IRON DO NOT DRY CLEAN
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY MILD DETERGENT USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH DO NOT
TUMBLE DRY WHILE DAMP, TWIST & TIE INTO KNOT DO NOT IRON MAY BE DRY CLEANED
French
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À
PLAT NE PAS REPASSER NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE
SÉPARÉMENT
NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER
UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT
SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE
METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT
NE PAS REPASSER
PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE À SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À
PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À
PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE À
SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE LIGNE SEC REPASSER, AU BESOIN,
À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SÉCHER REPASSER,
AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT AVEC DÉTERGENT DUOX UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE NE PAS SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE
TORDEZ LE VÊTEMENT ET METTRE EN NOEUD AVANT DE PLACER DANS SAC INCLU POUR
SECHER NE PAS REPASSER NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT AVEC DÉTERGENT DOUX UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE NE PAS SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE
TORDEZ LE VÊTEMENT ET METTRE EN NOEUD AVANT DE PLACER DANS SAC INCLU POUR
SECHER NE PAS REPASSER PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
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Hand Wash Cold (Cont’d)
Care Code
English
HWC5
HAND WASH COLD MILD DETERGENT DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
HWC5A
HAND WASH COLD MILD DETERGENT DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
HWC6
HAND WASH COLD DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
HWC6a
HAND WASH COLD DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
French
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC DÉTERGENT DOUX NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER
UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET
SECHER À PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À
SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC DÉTERGENT DUOX NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER
UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET
SECHER À PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE
NETTOYÉE SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE NE PAS TORDE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN AGENT DE
BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT
REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU FROIDE NE PAS TORDE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN AGENT DE
BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT
REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE OU NETTOYER À SEC
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Hand Wash Warm
Care Code English
HWW1
HAND WASH IN WARM WATER SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY DO NOT IRON DO NOT DRY CLEAN
French
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU TIÈDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À
PLAT NE PAS REPASSER NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
HWW1 A HWW2
HAND WASH IN WARM WATER SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE
BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY DO NOT IRON MAY BE DRY CLEANED
HAND WASH IN WARM WATER SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE
BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU TIÈDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À
PLAT NE PAS REPASSER PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU TIÈDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À
PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
HWW2A HWW3
HAND WASH IN WARM WATER SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE
BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
HAND WASH IN WARM WATER SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE
BLEACH LINE DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU TIÈDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À
PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU TIÈDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SECHER REPASSER,
AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
HWW3A
HAND WASH IN WARM WATER SEPARATELY DO NOT WRING OR TWIST USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH LINE DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MAIN À L’EAU TIÈDE SÉPARÉMENT NE PAS TORDRE OU ESSORER UTILISER UN
AGENT
DE
BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SECHER REPASSER, AU
BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
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Machine Wash Cold
Care Code English
French
MWC1
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWC1A MWC2 MWC2A MWC3 MWC3A MWC4 MWC4A
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW
LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW
MEDIUM IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW
MEDIUM IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY
FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY
FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH LINE DRY LOW
IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH LINE DRY LOW
IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT
DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE
TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE
NETTOYÉE SEC
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT
DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE
TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS MOYENNE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À
SEC
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT
DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE
TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS MOYENNE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE
NETTOYÉE SEC
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT
DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT
REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT
DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT
REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT
DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SECHER REPASSER, AU
BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT
DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SECHER REPASSER, AU
BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
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Machine Wash Cold (Cont’d)
Care Code
MWC5 MWC5a
English
French
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW DO NOT IRON DECORATION DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS REPASSER LA DÉCORATION NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW DO NOT IRON DECORATION MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS REPASSER LA DÉCORATION PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
MWC6
MACHINE WASH COLD SEPARATELY USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPÉRATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWC6A
MACHINE WASH COLD SEPARATELY USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPÉRATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
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Machine Wash Cold Gentle
Care Code English
French
MWCD1
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWCD1A
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
MWCD2
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW MEDIUM IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS MOYENNE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWCD2A
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW MEDIUM IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS MOYENNE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
MWCD3
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWCD3A
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
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Machine Wash Cold Gentle (Cont’d)
Care Code English
French
MWCD4
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH LINE DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SECHER REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWCD4A
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH LINE DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SECHER REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
MWCD5
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE SEPARATELY USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER SÉPARÉNENT À L EAU FROIDE AU CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPÉRATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWCD5A
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE SEPARATELY USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER SÉPARÉNENT À L EAU FROIDE AU CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPÉRATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
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Machine Wash Warm
Care Code
MWW1
English
French
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU TIÉDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWW1A MWW2
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH TUMBLE DRY LOW LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU TIÉDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPERATURE REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU TIÉDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
MWW2A
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU TIÉDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
MWW2A MWW3
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU TIÉDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH LINE DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU TIÉDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SECHER REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
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Machine Wash Warm (Cont’d)
Care Code
MWW3A
English
French
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS USE ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH LINE DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED MAY BE DRY CLEANED
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU TIÉDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE SUSPENDRE POUR SECHER REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE PEUT-ÊTRE ÊTRE NETTOYÉE SEC
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Special Care Instructions
Care Code
English
FP – MWC NO SOFTENER
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS AND FABRICS DO NOT BLEACH DO NOT USE
SOFTENER TUMBLE DRY LOW REMOVE PROMPTLY DO NOT DRY CLEAN DO NOT IRON
Do not iron decoration
French
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC COULEURS SIMILAIRES NE PAS BLANCHIR NE
PAS ADOUCISSANT SECHER PAR CULBUTAGE À BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
NE PAS REPASSER
IRON SI5
Ne pas repasser la décoration.
IRON SI6
COOL IRON ON REVERSE SIDE AS NEEDED
MWC3 separately
MACHINE WASH COLD SEPARATELY USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
MWCD3 separately WASH S20
MACHINE WASH COLD GENTLE SEPARATELY USE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH RESHAPE LAY
FLAT TO DRY LOW IRON AS NEEDED DO NOT DRY CLEAN
SPOT CLEAN ONLY
REPASSER AU FER FRAISE SUR L’ENVERS SI NECESSAIRE LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU
FROIDE SÉPARÉMENT UTILISER UN AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE
METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE
NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
LAVER À LA MACHINE À L’EAU FROIDE AVEC SÉPARÉMENT CYCLE DÉLICAT UTILISER UN
AGENT DE BLANCHIMENT SANS CHLORE SI NÉCESSAIRE METTRE EN FORME ET SECHER À
PLAT REPASSER, AU BESOIN, À TRÉS BASSE TEMPÉRATURE NE PAS NETTOYER À SEC
NETTOYAGE DES TACHES SI NE’CESSAIRES
WASH S23 Leather
Professional leather care
Cuir nettoyage professionnel seulement
WASH SI1 WASH SI7 WASH SI9
TURN INSIDE OUT
METTRE A L’ENVERS
PLACE GARMENT IN MESH LINGERIE BAG TO WASH
METTRE DANS UN SAC DE LINGERIE POUR LE LAVAGE
DO NOT BLEACH
NE PAS BLANCHIR
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Fiber Content Translations
ENGLISH
Acetate Acrylic Alpaca Angora Cashmere Cotton Elastane Elastic Flax Hemp
Lambswool
Leather Linen Lurex Lycra®
Merino Wool
Metallic
Modacrylic
Modal Mohair Nylon
Other Fibers
Polyamide Polyester Polyurethane
PVC
Silk Tencel Vinyl Viscose Wool
FRENCH
Acétate Acrylique Alpaga Angora Cachemire Coton Élasthanne Élastique Lin
Chanvre
Laine d’agneau
Cuir Lin Lurex Lycra®
Laine mérinos
Métallique
Modacrylique
Modal Mohair Nylon
Autres fibres
Polyamide Polyester Polyuréthane Polychlorure de vinyle Soie Tencel Vinyl
Viscose Laine
GERMAN
Acetat Acryl Alpaka Angora Kaschmir Baumwolle Elastan Elastisch Flachs Hanf
ITALIAN
Acetato Acrilico Alpaca Angora Cachemire Cotone Elastan Elastico Lino Canapa
Lammwolle
Lana di agnelli
Leder Leinen Lurex Lycra®
Pelle Lino Lurex Lycra®
Merinowolle
Lana merinos
Metallisch
Metallico
Modacryl
Modacrilico
Modal Mohair Nylon
Modal Mohair Nylon
Andere fasern
Altre fibre
Polyamid Polyester Polyurethan Polyvinylchlori d
Poliammide Poliestere Poliuretano
Polivinilcloruro
Seide Tencel Vinyl Viskose Wolle
Seta Tencel Vinile Viscosa Lana
SPANISH
Acetato Acrílico Alpaca Angora Cachemira Algodón Elastano Elástico Lino Cáñamo
Lana de cordero
Cuero Lino Lurex Lycra®
Lana merino
Metálico
Modacrílico
Modal Mohair Nylon
Otras fibras
Poliamida Poliéster Poliuretano
Policloruro de vinilo
Seda Tencel Vinilo Viscosa Lana
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