The standard procedure of garment trims for the flammability of clothing textiles established three classes of requirements for classifying textiles. It includes, CLASS 1: Normal Flammability .This class includes textiles that meet minimum requirements of the standard and have no unusual burning characteristics. CLASS 2: Intermediate Flammability. This class includes textiles that meet the minimum requirements of the standard and have flammability characteristics between normal and rapid and intense burning. CLASS 3: Rapid and intense Burning. This class includes textiles that are considered dangerously flammable and are unsuitable for clothing because of their rapid and intense burning.
CLASS 1: In compliance with Federal regulation, we follow the standard procedure,
All plain surface fabrics, regardless of fiber content that weighs less than 3.0 ounces/Sq.yd must be tested for flammability in every colorway and print.
All raised surface fabrics, containing any amount (%) of non-exempt fibres such as cotton, ramie, linen, rayon, acetate, modal, silk etc.,must also be tested for every colorway and print.
If a color is supplied by the multiple sources, testing is required on each color from, every source.
Lead surface coatings and as a substrate material: All coatings on children’s product must be < 90ppm for lead content, for each surface that can be scraped. In addition, per CPSIA Act, all children’s products must meet the assessable lead requirement of <300ppm of lead on all substrate materials, except those listed below:
Natural textile fibers.
Manufactured textile fibers.
Other plant-derived and animal derived materials.
Heavy Metal Content: In accordance with ASTM F-693-07, all children’s toys must be tested for soluble heavy metals in surface coatings. Customer requirements are satisfied by our following criteria
Antimony 60ppm
Arsenic 25ppm
Barium 1000ppm
Cadmium 75ppm
Chromium 60ppm
Lead 90ppm
Mercury 60ppm
Selenium 500ppm
Nickel content: All metal components for all size range/ age groups only when in direct and prolonged contact with skin, must meet standards for nickel content, nickel free. Accessory items and garment trims not in direct and prolonged contact with the skin are exempted from this requirement, i.e. belt buckles. However we prefer every accessory to be nickel free.
Phthalates Children’s products of all ages , containing/ made partially or completely of any plasticized materials i.e. PVC, vinyl, etc., may contain only <0.1% in each part of DEHP, DBP , BBP, DNP , DIDP and DNOP.
Sharp Points and Edges :For all children’s 0-20, no sharp points or edges may exist on any product.
Small Parts: For sizes 0-4T, no detachment at 17lbs for 10 sec and for sizes 4 and above , 15 lbs for 10 sec is required to fulfill the standards.
Pompom and tassels: Regardless of age, no glue is allowed to attach pompoms and tassels onto apparel and apparel accessories. In addition to the above requirements , for sizes 0-4T apparel and childrenswear accessories the pompom/ tassel must meet the attachments strength requirement of 17lbs.for 10 sec, and be no smaller than 1 ¾ in diameter in the dry stage or larger than 5” for a tassel.
Blanket stitch/ Whip stitch: For all sizes from 0-4T and accessories with a blanket or whip stitch must be tacked or knotted every 8” of blanket or whip stitching thread. Line tack is to be perpendicular to the edge of the garment. Knotting is to be done on the inside/non-fashion side of the garment or accessory.
Real Fur or Faux Fur: Real fur or faux fur can present an aspiration and/or chocking hazard. For size 0-12 months, it is recommended that real fur or faux fur not be used anywhere on the garment especially around the head and neck area. If real fur or faux is used ,pile length should be limited to ½”. For sizes over 12 months to 4T , pile length should be limited to a maximum of 21/2”
Draw Strings , Circular cord and Ties: In order to prevent the children from strangling or becoming entangled due to draw strings or draw cords, we have requirements of ASTM F1816 “Standard specification for drawstrings on children’s upper wear and CPSC guidelines for drawstrings on children’s upper outerwear. It includes Drawstring, circular Draw cord, tie, bow tie, strap , lacing, toggles , Aglets, Hood parts etc.,
Hook and Loop Fasteners: All hook and loop fasteners on children’s garment must be rounded to prevent sharp edges and scratching. They can be die cut or hand trimmed .
Zippers: Metal claw top/bottom Zippers are not allowed in garments where the claw is exposed. All open end zippers must have a safety top stop to prevent falling off .All sliders must be locking type. For children’s sizes 0-4T, all decorative (3 or more part zipper) must meet the minimum tab twist requirement of 4lbs, regardless of size. We ensure all these standards are being followed.
Buttons: All buttons meet the following requirements
Parameter Two hole 2 or 4 hole 2 or 4 hole
For linge <14 14-21 >21
Size
Center
Thickness 0.0625” 0.0625” 0.0750”
For children’s sizes, 0-4T, all buttons meet the following requirements,
All buttons, functional or decorative , must be attached using a lockstitch buttoning m/c. Hand sewn buttons or chain stitch are not permitted.
For four hole- configuration buttons, the lock stitch m/c must pass through all four holes in a cross- stitch pattern.
Functional button= Must use four hole button
Decorative button = May use two hole or four hole button.
Snap Fasteners: No prongs are to be protruding. Snaps are not be applied on seams or stitches , which could cause either to break. Only semi or fully automatic pneumatic or electric press recommended by snap supplier are used. Manual application is not permitted. Snaps are always be attached on even layers of fabric. They go through a minimum of two plys of fabric by a backing.
Monofilament Threads: For apparel of all children’s sizes 0-20, the use of monofilament threads to construct any product is prohibited.
Stone Washed Garment: For sizes 0-4T – use of pumice stones are only permitted if the pockets are basted closed prior to washing. For children sizes 4T and above, and adults, pumice stones are permitted ,provided all pockets are free of stones at the point of sale.
Zipper Guards : For all zipper types e.g. brass, nickel , coil and aluminum. Children’s sizes 0-4T – Zipper guards are mandatory on all snug fitting garments to prevent laceration. Children’s sizes 0-20 – Zipper guards are highly recommended on all apparel regardless of fit
Attachment of Fragile Trims : These are materials such as beads, sequins, rhinestones, glitter, gems, diamantes etc. For children’s wear fragile garment trims may not be used. Children’s sizes 12 months- 4T: Sequins may be used as long as it is applied by machine,2 threads/4 stitches and use of over the back embroidery cover on the garment. However beads, rhinestones, glitter , gems, diamantes , etc. are not allowed for children’s sizes from 12-4T
To establish Jewelry Policy in organization to prevent any jewelry part to contaminate product. : The following procedures shall be adhered to by all company personnel to prevent possible contamination of Product. Policy will be applicable to all employees working in packing onwards process departments who are involved in carton closing points. They will be counseled at the time of joining and will be verbally controlled by Supervisors. They should not wear ornaments with hanging parts, extra decorations and additional ornaments. As per basic human rights ground, however they can wear basic single ring ear rings and basic rings and watches; those are securely tightened to body parts.
How to Handle Accident of Contamination (2.0)
Action (2.1)
2.1.1 Immediately report to Supervisor and Manager in case any jewelry part is found lost by anybody.
2.1.2 100% cartons pre-identified from each finishing row with specific date must be re-checked.
Applicable for: This policy will be applicable for all the units of Auto Group and for the employees working there.
Objective: The objective of this policy is to provide guideline on how to develop and implement rules and regulations in the company.
Basis:In every organization there needs to have a set of rules and regulations, based on which the company will be functioning. In the same way, to cope and adapt with the best practices in the industry Auto Group develops regulatory policies based on laws and various situations; and keeping those things in mind and to set a guideline regarding development and finalizing rules and regulations thins policy has been formulated.
Jewelry Policy: To set operational rules and regulations Auto Group will undertake certain options or paths. Which are –
At the first place Auto will try to apply law of the land and the labor laws to set and solve certain situations
Prior to setting any kind of own rules and regulations, labor laws and law of the land will be checked to develop law complaint policies
Auto should also check and verify the existing practices in the other companies in the same industry, and will try to implement best rules and regulation which are found to be beneficial for both the company and its employees
In case of facing certain situations which are not matched with the currently adapted rules and regulations Auto will try to identify and solve through the closely matched policies
Regulations & Procedures: In case of setting company rules and regulations based labor law and law of the land Auto Group will follow certain set of procedures –
Laws should be read and consulted with the company lawyer
Consulting among the management, HR, Compliance and the responsible parties who are to implement those
Problems should be identified and decisions should be taken and executed
After successful execution, the certain course of action will be recorded as policy and regularly checked audited by internal and external audit teams
In case of setting company’s own policies the following procedures should be undertaken
Problem should be discussed with MD and the management
Pros and cons will be evaluated
If needed, existing rule and regulation system will be checked and modified
After that the decision will be written as policy and rectified by the management
Later the policy will be finalized in writing and published, also communicated with the employees through various means
Procedures of setting rules and regulation through emulation –
In such condition HR, Compliance and other relevant departments will collect examples
Gathered information should be verified to check the authenticity
Pros and cons of implementing those policies in the company will be evaluated
If needed, existing rule and regulation system will be checked and modified
After that the decision will be written as policy and rectified by the management
Later the policy will be finalized in writing and published, also communicated with the employees through various means
Procedures for contingency decision making –
This procedure will be followed if situation arises which is not exactly supported or covered by policy
Situation will be analyzed with the existing possible closest laws and policies
Decisions should be taken and implemented based on analyzing situations
Post implementation evaluation should be done to identify the feedback of the employees
If things found alright and convincing, then policy will be formulated in written format other that implemented rules and regulations will be reconsidered
Responsible Parties: HR & Compliance departments are be responsible for gathering information from various sources and suggesting solutions. Management is responsible for ultimate approval of the rules through evaluation and discussion with company’s lawyer or legal advisor
Communication & Implementation: The policies are to be communicated to all levels of management through regular and repeated discussions during meetings and implemented and followed up on accordingly. The policy is to be published in the policy book, so it will be visible to the concerned parties.
Exceptions: Exceptions must have the prior approval of Head of HR Policy.
Conclusion:
HR & Compliance departments as well as Welfare department will collect feedback from the employees regarding their point of view and reaction on certain or newly developed rules and regulations
This company first aid policy and procedure is applicable for all the employees of Auto Group to get initial treatment in case of having any kind of injuries in the work place. This company first aid policy and procedure establishes guideline for the deployment of first aid kits and the administering of primary health care in case of accidental injuries or incidence of bad health; at Auto Group to enable the provision of medical first aid treatment and follow-up minor injuries at the work place. The goal is to provide supplies for appropriate care for minor injuries. The law requires every factory and office to maintain a supply of medicines and health care equipment to tackle emergencies that may occur. In addition there are potential hazards in factory work involving machines, chemicals, needle, and so on. So the company has to be equipped to face emergencies that may arise.
Company First Aid Policy and Procedure:
Anyone who suffers from health problems or any injury is eligible to receive first aid.
All offices and factories of the Auto Group will maintain the number of first aid kits in the proportion of the number of the people, as stated in the law.
All offices and factories will have staff who are trained in providing first aid during emergencies and these people have to be identified and recognized by all.
The company will ensure replenishment of stock at all times.
Company takes the responsibility of providing 1st aid and then transferring the patient to a hospital and will not be responsible for providing health care beyond that point
1st aid facilities can be used only by employees of the company and by any visitor who suffered some injury during his/her visit
Regulations and Procedures:
To encourage and promote a safe work environment with manageable stress levels. On the first aid box there are the names of the authorized persons who have proper training to medicate someone when necessary.
The box should be kept locked to make sure that, none of the medicines and equipment are being misused or stolen.
The supplies for the first aid boxes will be weekly checked by the authorized persons to make sure that, sufficient supplies are there and those are not expired.
In case of any sort of severe injuries which cannot be treated with the first aid supplies in that case the employee should be taken to in house doctor quickly, if not available then to take to the nearest hospital.
The first aid box will be kept at the place where people of one specific floor can easily come and take the help of the authorized persons to treat the initial injuries.
Every week the authorized persons will scrutinize the first aid boxes to make sure the availability of the sufficient supplies and if required they will inform to the Welfare Department. Welfare Department will purchase the necessary supplies for the first aid boxes.
Responsible Parties:
Authorized persons whose names are provided on the top of the first aid boxes and Welfare Department will be responsible for maintaining and provide services.
Communication & Implementation:
First aid policy and procedure will be communicated through mail notifications to all and subsequent explanation by department heads to team members
Also will be explained by HR team members
Company first aid policy and procedure book will be provided to all department heads for reference
Exceptions:
If injury is very serious, then the person could be immediately transferred to nearly hospital
Conclusion:
There are reports made by the medical team, reports on medicine consumption, reports on treatment of injury cases. Regular review and tallying of the repots will be conducted by HR, Compliance and Welfare Departments will ensure timely requisition, rewards and proper disbursement and use of the medicines. Garment company first aid policy and procedure should be exist in all department.
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Vicsign cutting plotter software use true USB2.0 high speed data transmission: No need to install USB drivers, Support USB Virtual Interface Converter. High-precision digital servo DC: High-precision output, lower noise less than 50dB at work. Multi-output interfaces: RS-232C / USB2.0 /SD Card(1-8G)/U Disk. Higher cutting force, 1200g pressure suits for strong strength reflective film and various coated materials within 1mnn. Intelligent & automatic contour cutting function: Automatically scan in a row, Safety precautions
Vicsign Cutting Plotter Specification
Technical Parameter
Value
Name
Vicsign cutting plotter software
Model
HSQ1200/1080/630
Structure
Drum type
CPU
32-bit
Driver
Digital Servo motor
Positioning Mode
Precision electronic Bounded System, random original
Max Paper Feed Width
1300/1180/730mm
Max Cutting Width
1200/1080/630mm
Max Cutting Speed
1200mm/s
Cutting Force
0-1000g(Digital adjustment)
Mechanical Precision
0.05mm
Repeatable Precision
<± 0.1mnn
Workable Pen Number
1 pen
Interfaces
RS-232C/USB2.0/SD ( 1-8G ) /U Disk
Cache Memory
8MB
Programming resolution
DM-PL:0.1/0.05/0.025/0.01mm; HP-GL*2:0.025mm
Cutting mode
Intelligent&automatic contour cutting
Display panel
LCD
Power Supply
AC110V/220V± 10% 50Hz/60Hz
Power Consumption
50w
Operation Environment
10°C – 35°C/35% 75%RH
Workable Environment
16t – 32°C/35% – 75%RH
Noise at work
50dB
External Dimension
1562x342x385/1442x342x385/982x342x385
Shipping Weight
35kg/33kg/25kg
Features of Vicsign Cutting Plotter
No leaking any liquid into plotter
Don’t touch top of cutting blade
Use power cable correctly, no bend.
No lean.
Don’t use plotter when thundering
Standard accessory
Assemble cutting plotter:
3.1 1200mm&1600mm plotters have stand, stand is optional for 630mm,330mm plotters has no stand. First lock stand with screws; Put the vicsign cutting plotter in a dry and flat place, connect power supply, USB cable;
Assemble cutting plotter
3.2 Install cutting blade as below:
Install cutting blade
3.3 Place the materials in cutting plotter, the steel shaft claw should be fixed on the roller as photo shows:
Place the materials in cutting plotter
3.4 Buttons:
Buttons
Off line pause: Offline the cutting plotter, can move the carriage; Pause the cutting plotter when it is cutting;
Origin: Fix the place.
Test: Before cutting, do a test to confirm the blade is installed correctly, the force and speed is suitable for materials;
Mode: Exchange Chinese to English, change blade to pen;
Reset: Reset the files;
Enter: When using SD card to cut, find the exact file, click “Enter” to start cutting;
Direction key buttons: LCD shows speed and force, up and down buttons, increase or decrease speed, left and right buttons change force; Offline cutting plotter, move carriage with direction key buttons;
Force and speed:
Cut some thin materials like vinyl, the force will be around 100g,cut thick materials like reflective film, it is about 200g-300g;The speed for step motor vicsign cutting plotter is 0-650mm/s, servo motor cutting plotter is 1200mm/s;
4. Install USB driver
USB driver is optional to install.When install USB diver via USB cable, and the system of computer is 32-bit Win xp/Win7/Win8,should install 32-bit USB driver ; the system of computer is 64-bit Win7/Win8, should install 64-bit USB driver. When the plotter works without USB driver , should choose “USB_Printer_0” as port in Flexi software. But select “USB001” as port in Coreldraw plug-in. (Use RS232 cable, no need install USB driver, and the port will be COM1) Print the file, no enlarger or smaller than original file, proportion is 1:1(100%): Place the image in vicsign cutting plotter click “offline pause” button, move the carriage and fix the blade/pen in the area of Mark1, then click “origin” We sale all types of RMG software all over the world including Bangladesh.
This process defines the tearing test for garment. The equipment called tearing strength tester. This process done for both side (vertical and horizontal). For better result we take an average of three tearing test. Standard acceptable tearing strength is 2lbs (standard for GAP buyer).This tearing test covers the determination of the force required to propagate a single rip tear starting from a cut in fabric and using a falling pendulum type apparatus. This test is applied only for woven fabric.
Method we use:
FOR USA / CANADA: ASTMD 1424
FOR EUROPE: BS EN ISO 13937-1
Procedure of tearing strength tester
Cut the swatch of testing material as per specific template of tearing strength meter. Align this swatch between two-iron rods. Cut this aligned swatch with given blade in tearing strength tester. Make sure that meter scale needle is on zero. When everything fixed up, press the treadle and take the reading of meter scale. For instance, if reading comes 48 then formula will be
Procedure of tearing strength tester
SCALE READING X 64 X 2.2
————————————
1000
48 X 64 X 2.2
———————- = 6.7 lbs
1000
Button Hole Tearing Strength Tester
To determine the maximum force required to break a button hole on rugby garments.
Principle: The prepared test tape, into which has been sewn a buttonhole, is held by grips of a specific dimension and extended at a constant rate until it ruptures (breaks). The force at which this occurs is then recorded.
Equipment: Constant rate of Extension Tensile testing instrument with the following:
Load cell with a maximum of 1,000N capacity
100mm/minute constant rate of extension
Distance between upper and lower sets of grips is 30 mm
Pneumatic Rubber faced grips, these must be selected to give a grip area on the test specimen which is not less than width of the tape.
For PC operated machines, appropriate software (to DIN 53858 )
Printer capability
Calibrated metal ruler
Sewing Thread – same colour and quality as that used in the final finished garment
Tearing Test One
Sample Preparation
Cut a length of tape 500 mm long.
Measure in 100mm and sew a buttonhole central in the crosswise direction. (The length of the buttonhole must be 10mm)
Repeat, making two further buttonholes
Cut the tape into 50mm lengths, so that each length contains one buttonhole which is in the centre of the 50mm length
Tearing Test Two
Sample Preparation
Cut a length of tape 500 mm long.
Measure in 100mm and sew a buttonhole central in the lengthwise (The length of the buttonhole must be 10mm)
Repeat, making two further button holes
Cut the tape into 50mm lengths, so that each length contains one buttonhole which is in the centre of the 50mm length
Another Tearing Test Procedure
Test 1
Using an Automatic Constant Rate of Extension Tearing Tester
The programme is automatic. The test speed is 100mm per minute.
Use the 75mm x 25mm rubber faced grips on the rear and 25mm x 25mmm grips on the front.
With the correct grips in place set the distance between upper and lower sets of grips to 30mm, this should be checked using a calibrated metal ruler.
Select the correct programme and input the appropriate machine settings and test details etc.
Fix the tape in the upper grips, so the tape hangs in the lengthwise
Close the upper grips
Allow the tape to hang under its own weight and secure the tape in the lower grips so that the buttonhole is central between the grips.
Cose the lower grips
Set the cross head in motion.
Te maximum force at which the buttonhole ruptures (breaks) will be recorded
Repeat the above procedure for the remaining 2 prepared tapes.
Test 2
Follow the above test procedure from Part 1 form a) to d) then at step e) proceed as follows:-
e) Fix the tape in the upper grips, so the tape hangs in the cross wise, width
Now continue with procedures f) to k) as Part 1
Test Report
Using the adidas Group standard report format:
Report the average of the 3 results for each direction tested.
Preparation of the test samples :
Each raw test sample must have the following size : 10 cm x 7,5 cm.
The test sample has two notches : a small and a big. You can cut the sample with a punch or you can draw it and then cut it with scissors.
For the measure of weft tearing, the length of the sample must be parallel to the weft.
For the measure of warp tearing, the length of the sample must be parallel to the warp.
For each test, cut 10 samples for the weft and 10 samples for the warp.
The initiated tear must be 2 cm long. It must be perpendicular to the side with the big notch and in the middle of it. This initiated tear is realised with the knife of the apparatus.
Tearing Test conditions :
With the setting level, place the apparatus in such a way that the pendulum is in a vertical plane.
Adjust the needle in such a way that it stop on zero when the apparatus is used without sample.
Wind on the pendulum to line up the 2 clamps.
Put the needle in contact with the drive stop of the apparatus. Place the sample in the clamps in such a way that the warp or the weft is parallel to the upper sides of the clamps.
With the knife of the apparatus, cut an initiated tear parallel to the warp or the weft depending on the case. Release the pendulum. Note the tearing test on the scale of the apparatus.
