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H&M Quality Standards & Requirements

Part 2: Apparel
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2. Apparel
Please note that labels, badges and trims need to be tested together with the product that it is attached to
and meet the same requirements.

Table of Contents
2. Apparel ............................................................................................................................................................2
2.1. Textile............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1.1. Colour Fastness .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.2. Laundering...................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3. Durability & Strength.................................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.4. Safety ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
2.1.5. Swimwear & Beachwear: Additional Requirements .................................................................................... 21
2.2. Merino wool ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
2.3. Cashmere .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.4. Leather ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
2.5. Flammability ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
2.5.1. Children’s Nightwear .................................................................................................................................... 27
Version history table .................................................................................................................................. 34

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2.1. Textile
Test Standard method Products Requirements
ISO 1833 All textile products If 100% of the same fibre:
Deviation of Fiber No deviation
Content

If fibre blend:
± 3.0 percentage points
(but fibre content is not
allowed to be zero)

Note: The composition

stated in test report shall
be stated as final
composition in the H&M
system.

The ± 3.0 tolerance is only

reference for the 3-d
party institutes.
EN 12127 All textile products Mass per unit area (gsm):
Fabric Weight ±5% according to FTD
Premium Quality
All textile products & Mass per unit area (gsm):
materials used as padding Woven: ±3%
Jersey: ±5%
EN 12127 Premium Quality
Weight of Knit
All knit products Wool/Cashmere/Silk: ±3%
Electronic Balance. Other material: ±5%
Grams per whole ready
piece per size according
to sealed sample and
order sheet information
Premium Quality
Yarn count ISO 7211-5 All textile products ±3%
Premium Quality
Density ISO 7211/2 Woven Warp: +3%
(Threads per Unit Weft: +5%
length)
Premium Quality
Stitch Density BS 5441 Knit +3%

1. Smell test SNV 195 Textile and leather Mycelia of mold not
Mold 651 detected
2. Light microscope
analysis for suspicious
spots

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3. Staining with
lactophenol blue
followed
by microscope analysis

Odour Smell test SNV 195 651 Textile and leather Grade 2 – not unpleasant

2.1.1. Colour Fastness

ISO 105-B02 General Change in colour: 3
CF to Artificial Light -
Method 2, - Swimwear fabrics Change in colour: 4
Xenon Test
Blue wool reference including
grade 4. embroidery, print,
white colour with
Use blue wool reference
OBA etc.
fabric from SDC.
- Beach wear
Plastic decorations on No major change
swimwear, e.g. sequins,
plastic bead, buckle etc.
Exceptions
Products in neon colours Change in colour: 2
and very bright* colours
of pink, turquoise, yellow,
purple and green

ISO 105-B02 Premium Quality

Method 2, General Change in colour: 4
Blue wool reference Swimwear, Beach wear Change in colour: 5
grade 5. Plastic decorations on No major change
swimwear, e.g. sequins,
plastic bead, buckle etc.
ISO 105-B02 Exceptions
Method 2, Swimwear in neon colours Change in colour:
Blue wool reference and very bright* colours. Yellow/Orange: 3-4
grade 4. Pink/green: 3
Turquoise/Purple: 2-3
Swimwear in white colour Change in colour: 4
with OBA.

Outdoor Coats & Jackets Change in colour: 3-4

in Bright Neon colours
Socks and tights in neon Change in color: 2
colors and very bright*
colors of pink, turquoise,
yellow, purple and green.
*Please use H&M Colour value/Colour master to define bright colour.

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H&M TM CF:03 General Colour staining after 1

CF to Household wash: 3-4
Laundering
Change in colour after 1
and 5 washes: 4
Cross staining after,
1 wash: 4-5
5 washes: 4
Exceptions
Denim (black & blue) Change in colour after 1
wash: 4
Change in colour after 5
washes: 3-4
Solid dark coloured Colour staining after 1
products in: wash1 (at 40⁰C and above):
- 100% polyester 2
Change in colour after 1
- Polyester blends ≥ 30%
and 5 washes: 4
polyester
Neon coloured products Colour staining after 1
wash1: 2
Change in colour after 1
and 5 washes2 : 3-4
No major change of neon
character/OBA effect
To be wash tested 15 Denim products labelled Change in colour after 15
times in 30 degrees with “Stay black/Stay washes: 4
machine wash, gentle blue” information
cycle and line dry.
Premium Quality
General Colour staining:
after 1 wash: 3-4
Change in colour:
after 1 and 5 washes: 4
Cross staining: after 1 and 5
washes: 4-5
Exceptions
Denim (black & blue) Change in color:
after 1 wash: 4
Change in color:
after 5 washes: 3-4
Denim (Rinse wash) Color staining: 3-4
After 5 washes. Color change: 3-4
Cross staining: 4-5

1 For results below 3-4 “Wash with similar colours” must be mentioned in the care instruction.
2
If the colour change result is 3-4 the hang tag for neon coloured products must be used. Products which also need dry rubbing warning according to
H&M requirements must instead have the combined hang tag which warns for both dry rubbing and fading.
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To be wash tested 15 Denim products labelled Change in color after 15

times in 30 degrees with “Stay black/Stay washes: 4
machine wash, gentle blue” information.
cycle and line dry.
ISO 105-D01 Products labelled with Change in colour: 4
CF to Dry Cleaning “dry clean only” or dry Cross staining: 4-5
clean as optional cleaning
method
ISO 105-X12 Textile products General: 3-4
CF to Dry Rubbing
Face & reverse side. Children’s products, ages 0-
Before & after wash or 1.5 years (size 44-92cl): 4
dry clean.
China portion
China requirement
Children’s products, ages 0-
applies before wash.
3 years (size 44-98cl): 4
Exceptions
- Placement prints in foil 3
or pigment
- Pile fabrics China portion
Children’s products, ages 0-
3 years (size 44-98cl): 4
- Denim3 2-3
China portion
3
Children’s products, ages 0-
3 years (size 44-98cl): 4
- Linen/Linen mix Adult’s & children’s
- Peached/Brushed fabrics products, ages 8-14 years
(size 134-170cl): 3
- Pigment print
- Indigo dye3 Adult’s & children’s
- Pigment dye3 products, ages 3-14 years
(size 92-170cl): 2-3
China requirement
applies for both Core China portion
and Premium Quality 3

Premium Quality
Textile products General: 3-4

3
If result is 3 or 2-3: warning text must be added in the care label. For H&M orders a warning hang tag must also be attached.
Exception: Raw denim and rinse wash shall always have a warning text in the care label as well as on a hang tag/sticker, even though P/S test result is
3-4 or better.

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Children’s products, ages 0-

1.5 years (size 44-92cl): 4
Exceptions
Denim 3
Linen/linen mix, Adult’s & children’s
Peached/brushed fabrics, products, ages 8-14 years
Pigment print (size 134-170cl): 3
Indigo dye, Adult’s & children’s
Pigment dye products, ages 3-14 years
(size 92-170cl): 2-3
ISO 105-X12 Swimwear 3
CF to Wet Rubbing
Bath robes 2-3
Face & reverse side.
Morning gowns
Before & after wash or
- All children’s China portion
dry clean.
garments in size 104- 2-3
170cl (ages 4-14
China requirement years) and all sizes for
applies before wash. adult’s garments.
- All garments in size
44-98cl (ages 0-3 2-3
Light colour = colour
lighter than or equal to years) in all colours,
colour scale 1/12 for except products in
standard depths light colour.
3
according to ISO 105- - Size 44-98cl (ages 0-3
A01 (GB/T 4841.3)¨ years) products in
light colour.
Exceptions
Double size 98/104cl is
Adult’s garments in dark China portion
included in the larger
or neon colour 2
size group.
- Garments without China portion
skin contact, in size No requirement
104-170cl and all sizes
for adult’s garments.
e.g outerwear as
jackets/coats and
blazers
- Adult’s garments in:
- Denim
- Fleece
- Corduroy
- Fabric with peach
effect/finish
H&M TM CF:04 Children’s bibs & aprons in 4-5
CF to Oil Rubbing size 44-104cl
AATCC 109 (2 cycles) Indigo dyed products 3
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Grey scale result and

visual change to be
reported
ISO 105-E01 or Textile products Colour staining: 3-4
CF to Water GB/T 5713 Change in colour: 4
ISO multifibre type DW Cross staining: 4-5
Sampling according to
H&M Lab Manual.

ISO 105-E04 or Children’s products, ages Acid & Alkaline

CF to Perspiration 0-1.5 years (size 44-92cl)
GB/T 3922 Colour staining: 3-4
Change in colour: 3-4
ISO multifibre type DW Cross staining: 4-5
Adult’s & children’s Acid & Alkaline
Sampling according to products, ages 2-14 years Colour staining: 3
H&M Lab Manual. (size 98-170cl) Change in colour: 3
Cross staining: 4-5
Children’s products, ages China portion
0-3 years (size 44-98cl) Acid & Alkaline
Colour staining: 3-4
Change in colour: 3-4
Cross staining: 4-5
Modified AATCC 163 • Details such as Colour staining: 4
CF - Dye Transfer in prints, labels, Change in colour: 4
Option 1
Storage badges, and other Cross staining: 4-5
trims in contrast
Test specimens to be size colours to any part
4 x 10cm. of the product.
Use ISO multifibre type • All-over printed
DW. fabrics in contrast
Sampling according to colour.
H&M Lab Manual. • Products sewn
together in
contrast colours.
ISO 105-X11 • Details such as Colour staining: 4
CF to Hot pressing prints, labels, Change in colour: 4
badges, and other Cross staining: 4-5
trims in contrast
colours to any part
of the product.
• All-over printed
fabrics in contrast
colour.
• Products sewn
together in
contrast colours.
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ISO 105-X18 Textile products Change in colour: 4

CF to Phenolic
Yellowing
Use test paper and Only white and pastel
control fabric from James colours. See picture
Heal

GB/T 18886 Children’s products, ages Colour staining: 4

CF to Saliva 0-1.5 years (size 44-92cl) Change in colour: 4
ISO multifibre type DW Cross staining: 4-5
China portion
Sampling according to Children’s products, ages
H&M Lab Manual. 0-3 years (size 44-98cl)

2.1.2. Laundering
ISO 15487 Woven products labelled as 3
Appearance of Fabric “Easy Iron”
Option 2
and Seams

5 times washing and

drying cycles
After 1 & 5 washes:
Dimensional Stability
H&M TM LA:03 Woven Length: ± 3%
to Household
Laundering Width: ± 3%

Exceptions Woven:
Linen and regenerated cellulose like Viscose and Tencel
when shrinkage results are -3,1% - -5,0 % after regular
ironing, but can be reduced to -3 % with the help of “Iron
when damp”, must have Extra care instruction, “Iron
when damp".
Knits After 1 & 5 washes:
Length: ± 5%
Width: ± 5%
Jersey After 1 & 5 washes:
(excluding underwear, Length: ± 5%
swimwear, socks and tights
Width: ± 5%
which are covered by the
general requirement)
Jersey ≤130 gsm After 1 and 5 washes:
Products in viscose, modal, Length & width:
lyocell, linen, silk (100% or ± 7% before iron after wash
with Elastane)
± 5% after iron after wash
or A mix with any of
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40% Viscose/60% Modal,

70% silk/30% linen…
Rib, waffle, interlock and After 1 and 5 washes:
fancy structures in all Length: ± 5%
compositions Width: +5% / -7%
Premium Quality
Woven After 1 and 5 washes:
shell and lining Length: ± 3%
Width: ± 3%

Jersey and Knit After 1 and 5 washes:

shell and lining Length: ± 5%
Width: ± 5%

Exceptions:
Rib, waffle, interlock and After 1 and 5 washes:
fancy structures in all Length: + 5%
compositions. Width: + 5% / -7%

For more information, see Care Instruction guideline,

Part 2, Extra Care instructions.

H&M TM LA:02 General No major change

Appearance after
Wash
1 time wash Major change includes, but is
not limited to:
H&M TM LA:02
- Seams Puckering of shell or
lining
5 times wash - Product/Neck rib loosing shape
- Lining is longer than shell
H&M TM LA:02 Underwear with
- Binding/Trim shrinks
bonded seams
- Stripe or Crinkle marks
20 times wash - Fraying of Lacer cut edge
- Fraying of raw edge
- Hand feel changes
(boiled/stiff/harsh)
- Hairy/Fuzzy surface (fleece on
Premium Quality back side shall be evaluated
according to H&M lab manual)
H&M TM LA:02 General and - Loose fibers attached on
Appearance after 1 and 5 Textile Accessories surface
times wash - Excessive fiber loss
Appearance and hand - Padding/filling is bulky,
feel evaluations. migrating or appear on surface
H&M TM LA:02 * For new materials - Interlining, bonded/fusing parts
Appearance after 10 detaches or becomes bubbly
times wash - Neck facing falling out
- Colour faded after wash

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Appearance and hand - Colour faded / changed when

feel evaluations. iron
- Blind stitching broken
H&M TM LA:02 Underwear with
- Strings or similar unravels
Appearance after 20 bonded seams
- Distinct surface
times wash
change/Knitting structure
changed
Appearance and hand
- Seams or linking breaks
feel evaluations.
- Material breaks / holes appear
* Remark: New material means new innovative - Uneven fading/shading (full
materials, new technical finishing, moving existing product must have same hue)
product or materials to a new supplier etc. - Cracking or vanishing print
- Care label not readable.
- No cracking/colour loss on
painted metal
- Noticeable twisting /skewing
H&M TM LA:03 Products with care Woven:
Dimensional Stability instruction “dry clean Length ± 3%
to Dry Clean only” or dry clean as
Width ± 3%
optional cleaning
method
Knit:
Length ± 5%
Width ± 5%

H&M TM LA:02 Products with care No major change

Appearance after Dry instruction “dry clean
Clean only” or dry clean as
optional cleaning
method

H&M TM LA:04 General ≤ 5% or ≤ 1 cm

Twisting (Spirality)
Trousers ≤ 8% or ≤ 1 cm
1 cm is applicable for
small openings on Knitted tops: After 1 and 5 washes:
product like width of Solid/ pattern-matched ≤ 7% or ≤ 1 cm
sleeve, baby’s leggings striped products
etc without details

Knitted tops with After 1 and 5 washes:

details such as: ≤ 5% or ≤ 1 cm
pockets, plackets,
zippers, construction
technical details such
as (centre back seams),
all over prints
Premium Quality
All products After 1 and 5 washes:
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≤ 5% or ≤ 1 cm

Laminated Foam Cup H&M TM LA:05 Foam cups being Pass

Development Stage developed for bras
Wash test (underwear and
swimwear)

2.1.3. Durability & Strength

EN 13770-1 Socks and tights After 7000 rev.
Abrasion Resistance (except microfibre)
Stop after 5000 No thinning
- Socks and Tights
revolutions and then Premium Quality
evaluate after each
General After 7000 rev.:
1000 revolution.
(except microfibre) No thinning
Wool/Cashmere or After 5000 rev.:
Mercerized cotton No thinning
ISO 13938-2 Jersey products in ≤ 200 gsm: 250 kPa
Bursting Strength 100% natural and/or
Testing area: 7.3cm²
regenerated fibres

H&M TM DS:01 Fabrics with a pile > 5 Pass

Fibre Shedding of mm
Fabrics with a Pile >
5 mm

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Test Standard Method Products Requirements

Elongation Elongation Modulus Modulus Recovery
Tolerance Tolerance after 1 min
& 30 min

Stretch & ISO 20932-1 Underwear in Refer spec* Spec + 10% For reference For reference min 80%
recovery Method A cotton/elastane mix only only
Underwear and Swimwear Spec < 100% Spec + 12 points Refer spec Spec + 25% min 85%
Load applied: 20 N in synthetic fibres/elastane For reference
mix, weft knit and warp only
knit fabrics. Spec > 100% Spec + 12% Refer spec Spec + 25%
For reference
Exception: Fabrics with only
mechanical stretch
ASTM D4964 Elastic, Lace & Mesh in Spec < 100% Spec + 12 points Refer spec Spec + 25% min 85%
Stretch & Width > 6 mm - load synthetic fibres/elastane For reference
recovery applied: 8.8 lbs mix for Underwear and only
Swimwear
Width ≤ 6mm - load Spec > 100% Spec + 12% Refer spec Spec + 25%
applied: 4.4 lbs For reference
only

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ASTM D3107 Woven fabrics with elastane Maximum growth:

Stretch &
After 3 washes <20% stretch: 4%
Recovery
In stretch direction 20-35% stretch: 6%
>35% stretch: 8%
Fabric stretch under Denim/Woven fabrics with 35 - 55% stretch: 4% growth
loading after 30min elastane labelled as “super 55 - 85% stretch: 5% growth
stretch” or “shaping”4
85 - 99% stretch: 6% growth
Fabric growth after Children’s denim labelled as ≥35% stretch: ≤6% growth
static extension for “super stretch”
30min recovery
ISO 20932-1 Knit & jersey fabric with Min 80% recovery
Stretch & elastane after 1 min & 30 min
Method A
recovery
(<11% elastane 15 N,
≥11% elastane 20N) (Except Swimwear &
Underwear)
Premium Quality
ISO 20932-1 Woven & Jersey - General Min 85% recovery
Method A after 1 Min & 30 min
Loading 3Kg Woven & Jersey -Trousers Min 90% recovery
and Leggings after 1 Min & 30 min
H&M TM DS:12 Underwear and swimwear Dry and wet condition
Wire casing Bras, corsets and bustiers 245 N
penetration
resistance
EN ISO 13934-1 Underwear and swimwear Plastic ring and slider: 60 N
Ring and slider bras, corsets and bustiers. Metal ring and slider: 90 N
tensile strength
ISO 9227 Decorative metals on RA ≥ 6
Corrosion - Salt apparel
Neutral salt spray for RP ≥ 8
Spray Test
24 hours with 5% salt
solution
Evaluate according to
ISO 10289, RP & RA Premium Quality
(type of defect, rating Decorative metals on RA= 10
for affected area & apparel RP = 10
subjective assessment
of degree of
deterioration)

4 Note! Labelling shall only be used upon buyer’s request, not by default depending on test result.
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Test Standard method Products Requirements

ISO 12947-2/AC Pile fabrics e.g. velvet 7000 rev.

Pile Loss -
Annex A:2
Abrasion
Resistance
No pre-treatment Corduroy 1- 19 W = 7000 rev.
shall be done on ≥ 20 W = 5000 rev.
any cord > 19 W

No visible bare
parts must appear
Exceptions for treated Pile fabrics
Garment & Heavy treated
Enzyme wash area
Bottoms
- Corduroy and Stretch corduroy in
1 - 19W
- Velveteen
- Stretch velvet
5000 rev 3000 rev
Test to be performed with pre-
No visible bare treatment.
parts should
appear Bottoms
- Corduroy and Stretch corduroy in
≥ 20W
- Velvet corduroy and
Velvet stretch corduroy in
1-19W
- Velour
Test to be performed without pre-
treatment.
Tops & Baby wear
All pile fabrics 1-20W
Test to be performed with pre-
treatment.
Tops & Baby wear
- Velour 3000 rev
Test to be performed without pre-
treatment
All Products Except Bottoms
- Corduroy
≥ 21W without pre-treatment

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Pilling Resistance ISO 12945-1 Knits General:

- ICI Pilling Box 14 400 rev.: 3
The test should be
performed before wash.
Wool/wool blends:
7 200 rev.: 3

Lamb’s wool/lamb’s
wool blends
containing >20% lamb’s
wool:
7 200 rev.: 2-3
Premium Quality
Knits General:
14 400 rev.: 3

Wool/wool blends/
Lamb’s wool/lamb’s
wool blends:
7 200 rev.: 3
China portion
(applies for both Core and Premium Quality)
Knits General:
14 400 rev.: 2-3

Wool blends containing

>20% wool:
7 200 rev.: 2-3
Exceptions No requirement (follow
• Pile fabric general requirement for
• Brushed and sanded knits).
fabric
• Raised fabric
• Flocked fabric
ISO 12945-2 Woven 2000 rev: 3
Pilling Resistance
- Martindale
The test should be
performed before wash.
Exceptions
Brushed fabric in 100%
cotton & cotton/synthetic
blends
Linen blends

Pilling to be evaluated in
“Appearance after 5 times
wash”.
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Premium Quality
Woven fabrics 2000 rev: 3
Brushed fabric in cotton & 2000 rev: 2-3
cotton/synthetic blends.

Linen/linen blends.

China portion
(applies for both Core and Premium Quality)
Woven General: 2000 rev: 3

Bouclé and linen blends:

2000 rev.:2-3
Exceptions Pilling to be evaluated in
• Pile fabric “Appearance after 5
• Brushed and sanded times wash”.
fabric
• Raised fabric
• Denim and imitation
denim
• Children’s products, ages
0-3 years (size 44-98cl)
ISO 13936-2 Woven Seam opening: ≤ 6 mm
Seam Slippage
Premium Quality
Seam according to General Seam opening: ≤ 6 mm
ready-made product
100% Silk Seam opening: ≤ 4 mm
China portion
Fabric weight:
(applies for both Core and Premium Quality)
≤ 220 g/m2 - load
Woven fabrics Seam opening: ≤ 6 mm
applied: 60 N
> 220 g/m2 - load
Exceptions No requirement
applied: 120 N
• Burnt-out fabrics
• Fabrics ≤ 52 g/m2
ISO 13934-2 Woven ≤150 gsm: ≥ 140 N
Tensile Strength
151-250 gsm: ≥ 200 N
Test
>250 gsm: ≥ 250 N
Premium Quality
Top/ blouses/ dresses ≥ 130 N
Jackets/coats/outwear ≥ 170 N
Bottoms ≥ 230 N
ISO 13937-2 Woven Tops, Blouses, Fancy ≥10 N
Tear Strength jackets, Loose fitted Dresses
General & Skirts
Test should be (Not applicable for fabrics
performed before wash < 90 g/m2)

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Woven Trousers, Shorts, ≥15 N

Tight fitted Dresses & Skirts
(Not applicable for fabrics
< 90 g/m2)
Woven jackets, coats & other <150gsm: ≥10N
outerwear 150-200gsm: ≥15N
Treated denim >200gsm: ≥18N
(Scrapped or chemical
treated) should be Adults Denim jackets and Scrapped / chemical
tested before and after bottoms treated: ≥15N
3 washing & drying Raw & untreated: ≥20N
cycles The requirement applies
to lowest received value,
not the mean value
Kids Denim ≤ 5.9 oz/yd2: ≥ 10N
6.0-7.9 oz/yd2: ≥ 15 N
≥ 8.0 oz/yd2: ≥ 20N

The requirement applies

to lowest received value,
not the mean value
Premium Quality
Tops, blouses, dresses, fancy ≥10 N
jackets
(Not applicable for fabrics <
90 g/m2)
Bottoms ≥15 N
(Not applicable for fabrics <
90 g/m2)
Jackets, coats & other ≥20 N
outerwear
(Not applicable for fabrics <
90 g/m2)
Denim jackets and bottoms Scrapped / chemical
treated: ≥15N
The requirement applies to Raw & untreated: >20N
lowest received value, not
Children´s denim
the mean value.
bottoms, ages 1.5-14
years (size 92 -170cl):
≥20N
Exceptions for material with extra treatment*
(Does not include denim) Reinforcements should be
added and wearing
test must be done, and approved together
Top/ blouses /dresses ≥7.5 N

Bottoms ≥10 N

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Jackets/ coats/ outwear ≥12 N

* Remark: extra treatment means Tencel/ Enzyme

treatment, heavy garment wash, snow wash, etc
ASTM D3939 Knitted fabrics in microfibre Along wales & courses: 3
Snagging
Resistance
EN 16732 Products with zipper See table below
Zipper Test

Tests: see table below. Minimum performance

code according to end
use:
• General: B
• Coats, jackets,
overalls: C
• Metal zipper
regardless product:
C

Minimum requirement per performance

Zipper Test code
All products Unit B C D E
Strength of puller attachment N 80/150* 200 250 300
Strength of closed-end N 60 80 100 140
Strength of top stop N 70/90* 90 110 130
Strength of open-end fastener box N 70/90* 90 120 150
Resistance to reciprocation Cycles 500 500 500 500
Lateral strength of slide fastener N 200 250 370 470
Lateral strength of open-end N 70 90 120 160
attachment
Strength of slider locking device** N 15/70** 25/70** 40/70** 60/70**
Additional requirements for Children’s products
All children’s products Unit Ages 0-3years Ages 3-14 years
(size 44-98cl) (size 104-170cl)
Open-end slide fastener single stringer N 90 70
slider retention
Torque strength Nm 0.50 0.34

*Note! For children’s products, ages 0-3 years (size 44-98cl)

**For children’s sleep bags to China portion

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2.1.4. Safety

ISO 5085-1 (single plate Children’s sleep bags ≤ 3.5 Tog

Thermal Resistance method with additional Max. allowed value is 3.5 TOG.
instructions in EN The TOG value can vary
16779- 1:2018 or between 1 and 3.5 and needs
EN16781:2018) to be labeled according to test
value, rounded off to nearest
or EN ISO 11092 0.5 TOG.
See labelling documents for
more details.
EN 71-1 All children’s products, ages Small parts >6 mm: 90N
Pull Force Test See H&M Lab Manual 0-3 years (size 44-98cl) Small parts ≤6 mm: 70N

All small parts except sequins

EN 17394-2 Children’s products listed Small parts > 6mm: 70N
EU tension test CEN/TS 17394-3 below, ages 0-3 years (size Small parts ≤ 6mm: 50N
See H&M Lab Manual 44-98 cl):
• Clothing including
wearable accessories
(gloves, hats, scarves,
hosiery, ties, textile
belts).
• Baby duvet/quilt
• Baby sleep bag

Disguise is not included

Buttons, shank buttons

(tack/jean buttons) and metal
press fasteners
CEN/TS 17394-4 Children’s products listed Component shall not be
EU wash test See H&M Lab Manual below, ages 0-3 years (size detached.
44-98 cl):
• Clothing including
wearable accessories
(gloves, hats, scarves,
hosiery, ties, textile
belts).
• Baby duvet/quilt
• Baby sleep bag

Disguise is not included

Small parts other than buttons,

shank buttons and metal press
fasteners. For example: sequins,

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eyelets, rivets, bows,

decorations, anti-slip dots.
Slip Resistance SATRA TM 144 Children’s socks and Flat contact: ≥ 0.3
Wooden tile, Dry children’s apparel with feet [Coefficient of Friction]
labelled as having anti-slip
function

Glitter fall off test H&M TM SA:03 Children garments in mesh, Grade 3
See H&M Lab Manual lace or tulle with glitter
attached (size 44-170cl)

2.1.5. Swimwear & Beachwear: Additional Requirements

TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS
Colour Fastness

ISO 105-E03 Swimwear fabrics Change in colour: 4

CF to Chlorinated
Concentration of chlorine including embroidery, Cross staining: 4-5
Water print etc.
50 mg/l
Swimwear in white colour Change in colour: 3-4
with OBA Cross staining: 4-5

Swimwear in neon colours Change in colour: 3

and very bright colours of Cross staining: 4-5
pink, turquoise, yellow,
purple and green

Concentration of chlorine Beach wear including all Change in colour: 4

20 mg/l trims and details Cross staining: 4-5

ISO 105-E02 Swimwear and Beachwear Colour staining: 3-4

CF to Sea Water
Change in colour: 4
Cross staining: 4-5

Modified ISO 105-E03 Metallic & plastic No major change

Appearance Test to
Concentration of chlorine decorations used on
Chlorinated Water swimwear
50 mg/l

Place the decoration in (E.g. sequins, plastic

the chlorine solution in a beads, buckles etc.)
steel container,
preferably together with
a piece of fabric of the
swimwear.

Concentration of chlorine Metallic & plastic No major change

20 mg/l decorations used on
(Same modified beachwear
performance as for 50 mg/l)

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(E.g. sequins, plastic

beads, buckles etc.)

Referring to ISO 105-E02 Plastic decorations used No major change

Appearance Test to on swimwear and
- Soak/place the sample
Sea Water beachwear
in a glass bowl with 3%
sodium chloride salt
solution (3% NaCl), (E.g. sequins, plastic
- Place the bowl in an beads, buckle etc.)
oven at the temp. 40°C
for 4 hours

Durability & Strength

ISO 8442-2 Metallic decorations used No corrosion

Corrosion
modified to simulate sea on swimwear
- Dip Test for
water using:
Swimwear
Decorations - 3% sodium chloride salt
solution (3% NaCl)
- Temperature 40°C
- Immerse once a minute
for 6 hours

Safety
Please see under safety
UV protection claims heading in QS&R part 3.

2.2. Merino wool

TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS
Fiber Diameter ISO 137 Premium Quality
Worsted wool All textile products in According to Brand
100% merino wool Assortment
Dispersion coefficient
<21%
Fiber Length Premium Quality
Worsted wool ISO 6989 All textile products in According to Brand
100% merino wool Assortment
Dispersion coefficient
<48%

2.3. Cashmere
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS
Garment Weight EN 12127 100% Cashmere Grams per whole ready piece
per size according to sealed
sample & order sheet
information

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Fibre Fineness, ISO 137: Follow for test 100% Cashmere According to Brand/
see table below method Assortment requirement.
FZ/T 21003-2010:
Follow Chinese Dispersion coefficient < 24%
Cashmere codes for
material sourced from
Chinese market
Fibre Length, ISO 6989: Follow for 100% Cashmere According to Brand/
see table below test method Assortment requirement.
FZ/T 21003-2010:
Follow Chinese Short fibre rate < 15%
Cashmere codes for
material sourced from Definition of short fibre:
Chinese market Fibre length ≤ 20mm
Fibre Composition ISO 17751 100% Cashmere The amount of fibres with a
diameter over 30 microns is
limited to below 1%.
Oil Value FZ/T 20002 100% Cashmere <1.5%

Chinese Cashmere codes for fibre fineness and fibre length as per FZ/T 21003-2010
AC (BC) XX XX
Cashmere length
Cashmere diameter
AC = White Cashmere, BC = All colors except white Cashmere

Example: AC1538 = white Cashmere, diameter code 15, length code 38.
BC1630 = coloured Cashmere, diameter code 16, length code 30.
Type Diameter Code Range of Actual Diameter in Length Code Range of Actual Length in
µm mm
AC
14 14.50 and less 28-40 Code 28: 28.0 and less
(BC)
Code 30: 28.1 – 30.0
AC
15 14.51 - 15.50 28-40 Code 32: 30.1 – 32.0
(BC)
Code 34: 32.1 – 34.0
AC
16 15.51 – 16.50 28-40 Code 36: 34.1 – 36.0
(BC)
Code 38: 36.1 – 38.0
AC
17 16.51 and more 28-40 Code 40: 38.1 and more
(BC)

2.4. Leather
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS

Colour Fastness

H&M TM CF:03 Products labelled with care Colour staining after

CF to Household instructions, possible to wash 1 wash: 3-4
Laundering in water

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Change in colour after

1 and 5 washes: 4
Cross staining after 1 wash: 4-5

ISO 105-D01 Products labelled with “dry Change in colour: 4

CF to Dry Cleaning clean only” or dry clean as Cross staining: 4-5
optional cleaning method

EN ISO 11640 Grain leather & After 50 rubs: 3

CF to Dry Rubbing pigmented/coated split6
(total mass 500 g)
China portion
5
Face & reverse side After 50 rubs: 3-4

Suede & nubuck7 After 20 rubs: 2-3

China portion
After 50 rubs: 3

EN ISO 11640 Grain leather & After 10 rubs: 2-3

CF to Wet pigmented/coated split
(total mass 500 g)
Rubbing
China portion
5
Face & reverse side After 10 rubs: 3

Suede & nubuck China portion

After 10 rubs: 2-3

Modified AATCC 163 Leather details such as labels, Colour staining: 4

CF – Dye Transfer badges, and other trims in Change in colour: 4
Option 1
in Storage contrast colours. Cross staining: 4-5

Test specimens to be
size 4 x 10cm.

Use ISO or GB adjacent

fibre and multifibre type
DW.

ISO 105-X18 Leather products Change in colour: 4

CF to Phenolic
Use test paper and
Yellowing
control fabric from
James Heal

5 If the reverse side does not reach our requirement lining must be used.
6 If result is 3: warning text must be added in the care label. For H&M orders a warning hang tag must also be attached.
7 If result is 3 or 2-3: warning text must be added in the care label. For H&M orders a warning hang tag must also be attached.

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GB/T 18886 Children’s products, ages Colour staining: 4

CF to Saliva 0-1.5 years (size 44-92cl) Change in colour: 4
ISO multifibre type DW Cross staining: 4-5
China portion
Sampling according to Children’s products, ages
H&M Lab Manual. 0-3 years (size 44-98cl)

ISO 105-E01 or Products and Colour staining: 3-4

CF to Water GB/T 5713 Leather details such as labels, Change in colour: 4
ISO multifibre type DW badges, and other trims in
Cross staining: 4-5
contrast colours.
Sampling according to
H&M Lab Manual.
Safety
EN 71-1 All children’s products, ages Small parts >6mm: 90N
Pull Force Test See H&M Lab Manual 0-3 years (size 44-98cl) Small parts ≤6mm: 70N
All small parts except sequins
Durability & Strength

Tear Strength ISO 3377-2 Leather products 30 N

EN 16732 Products with zipper See table below

Zipper Test
Minimum performance code
Tests: see table below. according to end use:
• General: B
• Coats, jackets, overalls: C

Minimum requirement per

Zipper Test performance code
All products Unit B C D E
Strength of puller attachment N 80/150* 200 250 300
Strength of closed-end N 60 80 100 140
Strength of top stop N 70/90* 90 110 130
Strength of open-end fastener box N 70/90* 90 120 150
Resistance to reciprocation Cycles 500 500 500 500
Lateral strength of slide fastener N 200 250 370 470
Lateral strength of open-end attachment N 70 90 120 160
Strength of slider locking device N 15 25 40 60
Additional requirements for Children’s products
All children’s products Unit Ages 0-3years Ages 3-14 years
(size 44-98cl) (size 104-170cl)
Open-end slide fastener single stringer slider N 90 70
retention
Torque strength Nm 0.50 0.34

*Note! For children’s products, ages 0-3 years (size 44-98cl)

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2.5. Flammability
General Requirements
TEST STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENT

16 CFR 1610 Adult’s apparel Time of flame spread:

Flammability Test
– General Ignition time: 1 second Plain surfaced fabrics:
Mean value >5 seconds.
Requirements for Note! All qualities must Individual specimens must not burn faster than 4 sec.
nightwear; fulfil H&M’s
See next page. requirements. Raised surfaced fabrics:
Mean value >7 seconds.
Synthetics are NOT Individual specimens must not burn faster than 6 sec.
excluded from testing If surface flash occurs, it must not reach the marker thread (SF uc = fail).
as mentioned in 16 CFR
1610. Children’s apparel, Time of flame spread:
ages 0-14 years, size 44-170 cl
Fabrics in all weights except nightwear Plain surfaced fabrics:
are subject to testing. Mean value >7 seconds.
Individual specimens must not burn faster than 6 sec.

Raised surfaced fabrics:

Mean value >7 seconds.
Individual specimens must not burn faster than 6 sec.
If surface flash occurs, it must not reach the marker thread (SF uc = fail).

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2.5.1. Children’s Nightwear

The following table will show what product type needs to be tested according to what standard method and category/class for different markets. Some
products may fall under different categories/classes in a standard depending on design and test results. The given category/class below is the one H&M has
chosen to work with to simplify.
All countries NOT mentioned in the table will have to follow requirements for EU portion. All nightwear garments not mentioned below should be
considered new products and will have to be assessed by GPCD for approval. Products marked with ‘Not Nightwear’ are also ok but will need to follow the
requirements for general apparel.

OK to buy with conditions Not OK to buy (explanation included) Not nightwear

Pyjamas, nightgown
Product Picture EU GB US CA AU/NZ
Pyjama 2-piece EN 14878, EN 14878, class B. 44-74 44-74 AS/NZS 1249:2014
knitted class B 16 CFR 1610 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5 category 2
(plain fabric)

80-170 80-170
Ex. jersey, rib, interlock 16 CFR 1610 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5

Pyjama 2-piece EN 14878, EN 14878, class B 44-74 44-74 AS/NZS 1249:2014

knitted class B 16 CFR 1610 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5 category 2
(raised surface)

Ex. velour, fleece 80-170 80-170

NOT OK NOT OK

Pyjama 2-piece EN 14878, EN 14878, class B 44-74 44-74 AS/NZS 1249:2014

woven class B 16 CFR 1610 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5 category 2
(plain fabric) 80-170 80-170
NOT OK NOT OK
Ex. plain weave woven, satin,
waffle

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woven class B 16 CFR 1610 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5 category 2
(raised surface)

Ex. flannel
80-170 80-170
NOT OK NOT OK

Pyjama 1-piece EN 14878, EN 14878, class B 44-74 44-74 AS/NZS 1249:2014

knitted class B 16 CFR 1610 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5 category 2
(plain fabric)

Ex. jersey, rib, interlock

80-170 80-170
NOT OK NOT OK

Pyjama 1-piece EN 14878, EN 14878, class B 44-74 44-74 Size 3-14 (98-170 cl)
knitted class B 16 CFR 1610 CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5 AS/NZS 1249:2014
(raised surface) category 2

Ex. velour, fleece 80-170 80-170 Size 00-2 (68-92 cl)

NOT OK NOT OK AS/NZS 1249:2014
category 3

Nightgown/ EN 14878, NOT OK NOT OK NOT OK NOT OK

Nightdress/night shirt class A
knitted (plain fabric)

Ex. jersey, rib, interlock

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Nightgown/ night dress/ EN 14878, NOT OK NOT OK NOT OK NOT OK

night shirt class A
woven (plain fabric)

Ex. plain weave woven, satin,

waffle

Nightgown/ EN 14878, NOT OK NOT OK NOT OK NOT OK

night dress/night shirt class A
woven (raised surface)

Ex. flannel

Bath robes, dressing gowns and poncho

Product Picture EU GB US CA AU/NZ
Dressing gown in synthetic EN 14878, BS 5722, NOT OK NOT OK AS/NZS 1249:2014
materials class A refurbishing category 1
(raised surface, plain fabric) according to BS
5651
Ex. fleece, pile, velour (size 62–182)

Bath robe in natural materials EN 14878, EN 14878, class A (size NOT OK NOT OK NOT OK
(raised surface) class A 68-182)

Ex . cotton terry, cotton velour

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Bath robe in natural materials EN 14878, EN 14878, class A (size NOT OK NOT OK NOT OK
(plain fabric) class A 68-182)

Ex . waffle, linen plain weave

Bath poncho Not nightwear Not nightwear Not nightwear Not nightwear NOT OK
with armholes/ sleeves in
natural materials (raised Test as general apparel Test as general apparel Test as home interior Test as home interior
surface) textile product textile product

Ex . cotton terry, cotton velour

Sleeves or closed at sides

with ties, buttons, seams
etc

Other garments borderline underwear/nightwear: t-shirts, tank tops, bodies, trousers, boxer shorts etc
Product Picture EU GB US CA AU/NZ
Boxer shorts (tight fitting, IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW
jersey) see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece

Boxer shorts (loose fitting, IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW Nightwear

woven/knitted) see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece

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Tank tops, T-shirts IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW
see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece

Long johns IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW IF sold as NW

see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece see pyjama 2-piece

Onesie - day wear Not nightwear Not nightwear Not nightwear Not nightwear Nightwear size 68-92
see pyjama 1-piece

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16 CFR 1610 Children’s snug fit pyjama, Same as general apparel requirement according to 16 CFR 1610
ages 9 months–14 years,
(size 80-170cl)
according to above table
CAN/CGSB 4.2 No.27.5 Children’s snug fit pyjama, Same as general apparel requirement according to 16 CFR 1610
ages 9 months–14 years,
(size 80-170cl)
according to above table

ISO 12952-1 Baby sleep bags, ages 0–3 years, EU portion

Cigarette test (size 44-98cl) No ignition

STANDARD METHOD PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS

EN 14878 Children’s nightwear,

ages 6 months – 14 years Class Parameters Minimum requirements
(size 68-182)
according to above table A Surface flash No surface flash
Time of flame 3rd marker thread (520 mm) not severed
Children’s nightwear, spread in less than 15 s
Size 44-62 shall be tested according B Surface flash No surface flash
to general flammability
requirements for children’s apparel Time of flame 3rd marker thread (520 mm) not severed
spread in less than 10 s

BS 5722, Children’s nightwear, Each test specimens should meet the requirements for time of
refurbishing according ages 6 months – 14 years flame spread: 25 seconds or more for a distance of 300 mm and/or
to BS 5651 (size 68-182)
50 seconds or more for a distance of 600 mm
according to above table

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AS/NZS 1249:2014 Children’s
Minimum
nightwear, ages 0- Category Application Parameters requirements
14 years,
(size 44–170cl) and sleep 1 Fabric, plain Flame spread time The mean flame spread
bags according to above Raised surface fabric time between the 1st
table
and 3rd marker threads
≥12 s
Fabric, plain Melt/drip testing (where
Shall notallburn
test aspecimens
length of
Raised surface fabric 20 must
mm orburn more ≥10 s)
if filter
paper ignites
Raised surface fabric Surface burning ≥10 s
time

2 Fabric, plain Measurement No test needed as

• 2-piece pyjama requirements long as
• Knitted all-in-ones measurement
(size98- 158cl) requirements for
Cat 2 are fulfilled
Raised surface fabric Measurement
• 2-piece pyjama requirements
• Knitted all-in- ones
and
(size98- 158cl)
Surface burning >10 s
time
3 Raised surface fabric Surface burning >10 s
• Knitted all-in- ones time
(size 68- 92cl)

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Version history table

Version Date Valid from Changes made Page or Chapter
1 February 2019 April 2019 Implemented in new documents -
handling routine.
Stretch & recovery: Requirement Page 9
updated.
Added info about Thermal Page 17
Resistance value TOG.
CF to rubbing: Expanded the Page 4
requirement for placement print to
include whole product and not only
front print.
CF to wet rubbing: Clarification of Page 5
China requirements.
June 2019 Few corrections
1 February 2020 February 2020 The document has changed ID number,
therefor version 1 again
UV protection is changed due to new
requirements
CF to Artificial light – Xenon test: Page 3
Changed requirement/blue wool ref
CF to Household laundering: New Page 3
requirements for,
- Cross staining,
- Denim
- “Stay black/Stay blue denim Page 4
CF to Dry rubbing: Added linen Page 5
mix/brushed material.

CF – Dye Transfer to storage: Page 7

Clarification of test area/part of product.
CF to Hot pressing: Clarification of test Page 7
area/part of product.
CF to Phenolic yellowing: Added Page 7
Consumables requirement and colour
definition.
Dimensional stability for Household Page 8
laundering: woven requirement
removed and replaced by defined
exception.
Stretch & Recovery: Defined req for Page 11
UW/SW
Stretch & Recovery: Updated Page 12
requirements for woven, labelled super
stretch/embrace/shaping
Stretch & Recovery: Added Page 12
requirements for Jersey products
2.2 Cashmere: Updated requirement Page 18

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2.3 Leather- CF to Phenolic yellowing: Page 20

Added Consumables requirement.
2 February 2021 February 2021 CF to Artificial light: There are no longer Page 3
an exception for white OBA swimwear
and beachwear as a result of 2020
update of Change of req/blue wool ref.
Mold & Odour: standards and Page 3
requirements are added from RSL to
QSR.
CF to water. General is valid and the Page 6
China specifics removed as general more
strict
Stretch & Recovery for UW & SW: Page 11
specify the load applied for fabric width
= 6 mm
Stretch & Recovery for Woven: Page 12
Removed stretch fabric called
“Embrace”. Should not be in that test
category.
Stretch & Recovery for Jersey: Change of Page 12
requirement from 90% to 80%
Pile Loss - Treated Pile Fabrics: Changed Page 13
requirement for Corduroy
1-19W with pre-treatment and
≥ 20W without pre-treatment from 7000
rev to 5000 rev.
2.1.5 Product type “Beachwear” is Page 16
added to Swimwear additional
requirements with requirements for CF
to chlorinated water, CF to sea water,
Appearance test to chlorinated water
and Appearance test of sea water.
Version history from 2014 -2018
removed and saved internally.
Version Date Valid from Changes made Chapter number &
Title
3 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 Appearance after wash – Points are updated 2.1.2 Laundering
and same in all QS&R parts
Dimensional stability to Household laundering 2.1.2 Laundering
- Calirification: Added text “After 1 & 5 times
washes” for all categories.
– Clarifications for Jersey ≤130 gsm
CF to wet rubbing: Clarification of China 2.1.1 Colour Fastness
requirements
Pile loss: Exceptions for treated Pile fabrics – 2.1.3 Durability &
Restructured table and a few slightly changed Strength
requirements
Pilling Martindale - Melange and Heather has 2.1.3 Durability &
removed as exception as they fall under Strength
Brushed fabrics
Tear strength – Clarified req for Loose 2.1.3 Durability &
fitted/Tight fitted Dresses and Skirts Strength

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Strength & Recovery EN 14704-1, test standard 2.1.3 Durability &

is updated, recovery requirement is clarified to Strength
be tested after 1 & 30 mins
Zipper Test table updated: 2.1.3 Durability &
• Strength of puller attachment: requirement Strength
updated for performance code B for 2.3 Durability &
children’s products 0-3years (size 44-98cl). Strength
• Strength of slider locking device:
requirement for children’s sleep bags to
China portion added for performance code
B, D & E.
• Additional requirement for children’s
products ages 0-3 years (size 44-98cl) is
now valid for all types of zipper pullers.
Thermal Resistance: test method updated 2.1.4 Safety
April 2021 Pull force test, EU tension, EU wash, as 2.1.4 Safety
amendment 2021:1
April 2021 Pull force test, as amendment 2021:1 2.3 Leather
4 Feb 2023 Sept 2022 Slip Resistance test added, as in amendment 2.1.4 Safety
2022:3
Feb 2023 Additional Premium QSR requirements are All relevant Chapter
merged in QSR parts named Premium Quality
and framed in pink colour
Premium quality - Fabric weight & Weight of 2.1 Textile
knit: Changed to same standard method
Premium Quality - CF to artificial light: Change 2.1.1 colour fastness
in colour changed from 5 to 4
CF to light: exception for neon colours applies 2.1.1 colour fastness
to all products
Premium Quality - Dimensional stability: Added 2.1.2 Laundering
5 washes
Twisting: remove requirement of all other 2.1.2 Laundering
brands for knitted striped tops.
Appearance of Fabric and Seams: test method is 2.1.2 Laundering
changed to ISO 15487 to be applied in EU region
Appearance after wash: fleece on back side is 2.1.2 Laundering
added in major changes and need to be
evaluated after wash.
Pilling: additional requirements are added for 2.1.3 Durability &
CN portion Strength
Stretch & recovery: correct standard method 2.1.3 Durability &
for ASTM D4964. Add knit fabric with elastane Strength
to be applied for ISO method.
Seam slippage: clarify the legal requirement for 2.1.3 Durability &
CN portion Strength
Tensile & Tear strength: requirements are 2.1.3 Durability &
updated as “≥” to cover minimum results. Strength
Tear requirement is updated for Kids Denim 2.1.3 Durability &
Strength
Product tables have been updated to match 2.5.1 Children’s
information in NW specification. nightwear

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