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China Amends Quality Standard for Knitted Sweater Workmanship
Standard FZ/T 73010-2016 is used to ascertain the quality of workmanship exhibited in knitted sweaters. The standard covers garments made of, blended with, or interlaced with cotton, bast fibers, silk and chemical fibers.
The new standard does not cover clothing for infants aged less than 36 months.
The new version of the standard includes amendments affecting:
• Application scope
• Product classification
• Product specification and/or size
• Instructions for use
• Formaldehyde limits
• pH limits
• Pilling resistance
• Bursting strength/N
• Wet rubbing fastness/grade
• Textile color fastness
• Accessories
• Appearance after hand washing
• Dimensional stability after washing
To see a full list of the main changes, view SGS Safeguard 084/17.
Stakeholders are advised to immediately update their product manufacturing instructions to remain compliant with the amended standard and continue accessing the Chinese market.
SGS Softline Services
With a global network of over 40 laboratories, manned by a team of professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds, SGS provide a comprehensive range of physical, chemical and functional testing services for components, materials and finished products. They help manufacturers ensure quality, performance and compliance with international, industrial and regulatory standards worldwide. Learn more about SGS’s Softline Services (www.sgs.com/softlines)
SGS SafeGuardS keep you up to date with the latest news and developments in the consumer goods industry. Read the full China – Update of the Textile Standard for Knitted Sweater Workmanship SafeGuardS. (www.sgs.com/en/news/2017/05/safeguards-08417-china-update-of-the-textile-standard-for-knitted-workmanship-sweater)
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For further information contact:
Louann Spirito
Director Technical Support, Softlines
Tel: +1 973 461 7919
Email: cts.media@sgs.com
Website: www.sgs.com/softlines
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