ch.16 (17⍰) review, textiles

TFPIA

textiles fiber products identification act

textiles fiber products identification act

mandates fiber content be put on labels

most important items on the label are:

manufactured name or ID number from FTC, generic names of fibers and percentages (highest to lowest), country of origin, domestic or international

wool products labeling act (WPL)

manufacturer’s name or number (WPL), type of wool and percent of wool content by weight (highest to lowest), fiber category, country of origin

WPL

wool products labeling

flammable fabrics act

creates and enforces safety standards

16 CFR 1610

wearing apparel

16 CFR 1611

vinyl plastic film for wearing apparel

16 CFR 1615

children’s sleepwear (size 0-6)

16 CFR 1616

children’s sleepwear (size 7-14)

16 CFR 1639

carpet standard (large)

16 CFR 1631

carpet standard (small)

16 CFR 1633

mattresses and futons

care labeling rule

care labels have to be attached to textile apparel and piece goods sold to consumers for home sewing

care labeling must have at least one method on the label…

dry cleanable or washable

care label must contain a warning if…

rule against regular procedure