kids safety
introduction
It is important that our children’s products are produced with safety in mind throughout all stages of production. All children’s products size 104 to 164 (4 – 14 years) must fulfill the safety and quality requirements, also after normal wash and wear.
standard
It is important to us that all our products is consistents to the standards that are mentioned below.
The requirements mentioned in this document refer to below standardsard
- Safety of toys- Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties. BS 7907 : 2007
Code of practice for the design and manufacture of children’s clothing to promote mechanical safety. BS 8466 : 2006
Sun protection hats EN 13758 : 2003
Solar UV protective properties EN 14682 : 2015
Safety of children’s clothing- Cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing Specifications EN 12935 : 2001
Feather/down hygiene and cleanliness requirements EN 14878
Textiles burning behavior of childrens nightwear BS 8510
Child use and care articles-Safety of children’s sleep bags-Safety requirements and test methods. BS5722
The Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985 ASTM D1230-10 Flammability of Apparel Textiles PD CEN_TR 16792_2014
Safety of children’s clothing — Recommendations for the design and manufacture of children’s clothing —
Mechanical safety BS 4162:1983 Methods of test for buttons
.risk assessment
For KIDS styles there could be a potentional risk, therefore a risk assessment has to be made by either the responsible designer or buyer. The risk assessment has to ensure that there is not any risk in the design, materials, components or constructions of the garment. Please find an examble of the risk assessment belo
Sharp edges and sharp points
The supplier must make sure that no details or attached accessories on the product have sharp edges or sharp points. This also includes the risk of anything breaking and thereby creating a sharp edge or point.w.
BUTTONS
1. All buttons must be able to pass the mechanical tests as given in BS4162. 2. All sewn on buttons must be securely fastened with lock stitch with minimum 10 stitches. 3. All sewn on buttons must withhold a Newton pull force test for 10sec. - Size bigger than 6 mm = 90 Newton pull force for 10 sec. - Size less than or equal to 6 mm = 50 Newton pull force for 10 sec. 4. All sewn on buttons must be checked for sharp edges and sharp points. Sewn on buttons must never break or disassemble when tested according to mentioned standards or small parts. 5. Buttons with 2 holes can be used from size 104 to size 164. 6. Wood buttons and other toggles are acceptable - but they must be free of splinters and must have a varnished finish. Imitated wood is preferable. 7. Natural / shell buttons are NOT permitted Natural shell buttons can not pass the test given in BS4162 they are NOT allowed to be used on any KIDS ONLY garment. 8. Glass details are in general NOT permitted to be used in any form, at any KIDS ONLY garment.
Press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets
1. All press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets must withhold a Newton pull force test for 10sec. • Size bigger than 6 mm = 90 Newton pull force for 10 sec. •
Size less than or equal to 6 mm = 50 Newton pull force for 10 sec
. 2. Random “Handpull test” must also be carried out - procedure is to open/close the press button 10 times.
3. Tests should be made randomly during whole production to ensure that the final product lives up to all KIDS ONLY requirements. es up to all KIDS ONLY requirements. 15
4. Press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets must: • Pass the tests for sharp edges and sharp points. • Must never break or disassemble when tested according to mentioned standard for small parts.
5. Upper and lower parts must be aligned for perfect matching when closed.
6. Press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets for counter samples must be attached with the same type of machine that will be used for production.
7. The attaching machine as well as the press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets should be of a well-known brand. It is essential to consult the button suppliers for advice on both the appropriate choice of buttons and machinery for each individual order.
8. Even layer of fabric is very important to make press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets sustain the 90 Newton pull force.
9. It is NOT allowed to repress press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets or eyelets that are already produced and have failed the pull force test.
Fabric, where press button will be applied, MUST be strong/thick enough. Double layers and woven interfacing MUST be used whenever needed to prevent press buttons and eyelets from destroying the fabric or from coming off.
Press buttons and eyelets MUST be correctly attached, not too tight and not too loose.
Hand stitched buttons
or other decorations It is NOT allowed to hand stitch or tie on by hand any small part/decoration that fits completely within the test cylinder on any children product.Magnetics must NOT be used on any children products up to the age of 14 years (size 164)
Spare buttons
If a sparebutton is attached to the carelabel - it is important that it is stitched carefully. It may not pose any additional risk and must be attached in same way as other buttons.All attached buttons, press buttons or other decorations must have a woven reinforcement.
SEWING THREAD
Core spun thread must be used. Monofilament sewing thread (a single thread of man made fibre) must NOT be used in the construction of any children’s products. This thread is an exceptionally strong thread and wound around a finger or toe the blood supply could be cut of
FLOATSTITCHING - ON ANY PRODUCT COVERING HAND OR FOOT AREA Jacquard fabrics with uncut float stitching of more than 15 mm is NOT to be used in the hand or foot area for garments for sizes 104 to 158.
DRAWSTRINGS AND CORDS
General requirements
NO strings or cords (functional or decorative) are allowed to be placed in hood or neck area on any KIDS ONLY garment (size 104-164). Functional cords and strings may NOT be elasticated. The ends of drawstrings, functional cords and sashes may NOT be knotted, and shall be secured to prevent fraying, for example by heat sealing or bar tacking. Doubling or folding of the ends is acceptable provided no hazard of entrapment is created. Toggles are NOT allowed on drawstrings unless there are no free ends but they are allowed on decorative cords. Children’s garments shall not be designed to have drawstrings, decorative cords or functional cords, which emerge from the back of the garment to be tied at the back. Drawstrings are permitted in certain parts of the garment for certain ages but the length of the cords protruding is limited to 14 cm. See page 8 - Zone Regulations. Fixed loops which protrude from garment shall be no more than 75mm in circumference. Flat loops which do not protrude from garment shall be no more than 75mm in length. Zip pullers, including any embellishment, shall be no longer than 75mm in length from zip slider and must not hang below edge of garment. Legopening may NOT be adjustable in any way. Elastic may be placed inside hem - for baggy effect. NO string or cord may hang below the bottom hem of any garment.
Zippers
GENERAL
Should conform to BS3084:2006 Slide fasteners (Zips) Specification and be made of non toxic elements as stipulated in BS EN 71 Safety of Toys Tests. All parts attached to the zipper must never break or disassemble when tested according to mentioned standard for small parts. (See small parts 6 QUALITY
To ensure the quality you can only use zippers from our nominated suppliers: - JKJ: Nylon, Metal & Vislon - YKK: Metal & Vislon Zips MUST be ferrous free to ensure that they can be metal detected. Zips must be nickel free. Zips must have plastic top and bottom stops, metal claw stops are unacceptable. All parts of the zipper must be checked for sharp edges and sharp points. Zips that come into close contact with the skin should be plastic. Top stops and teeth should be free from sharp edges.
WORKMAN SHIP
ALL zippers in face and neck area must have inner fabric zip guard, no matter the quality. All garments with a metal zipper must have inner fabric zip guard facing the body in the same lenght as the zipper in order to prevent injury. Styles with a zip fly must have a zipper guard firmly secured at the bottom. This is valid for all types of zippers; metal, plastic and nylon
It is important that our children’s products are produced with safety in mind throughout all stages of production. All children’s products size 104 to 164 (4 – 14 years) must fulfill the safety and quality requirements, also after normal wash and wear.
standard
It is important to us that all our products is consistents to the standards that are mentioned below.
The requirements mentioned in this document refer to below standardsard
- Safety of toys- Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties. BS 7907 : 2007
Code of practice for the design and manufacture of children’s clothing to promote mechanical safety. BS 8466 : 2006
Sun protection hats EN 13758 : 2003
Solar UV protective properties EN 14682 : 2015
Safety of children’s clothing- Cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing Specifications EN 12935 : 2001
Feather/down hygiene and cleanliness requirements EN 14878
Textiles burning behavior of childrens nightwear BS 8510
Child use and care articles-Safety of children’s sleep bags-Safety requirements and test methods. BS5722
The Nightwear (Safety) Regulations 1985 ASTM D1230-10 Flammability of Apparel Textiles PD CEN_TR 16792_2014
Safety of children’s clothing — Recommendations for the design and manufacture of children’s clothing —
Mechanical safety BS 4162:1983 Methods of test for buttons
.risk assessment
For KIDS styles there could be a potentional risk, therefore a risk assessment has to be made by either the responsible designer or buyer. The risk assessment has to ensure that there is not any risk in the design, materials, components or constructions of the garment. Please find an examble of the risk assessment belo
Sharp edges and sharp points
The supplier must make sure that no details or attached accessories on the product have sharp edges or sharp points. This also includes the risk of anything breaking and thereby creating a sharp edge or point.w.
BUTTONS
1. All buttons must be able to pass the mechanical tests as given in BS4162. 2. All sewn on buttons must be securely fastened with lock stitch with minimum 10 stitches. 3. All sewn on buttons must withhold a Newton pull force test for 10sec. - Size bigger than 6 mm = 90 Newton pull force for 10 sec. - Size less than or equal to 6 mm = 50 Newton pull force for 10 sec. 4. All sewn on buttons must be checked for sharp edges and sharp points. Sewn on buttons must never break or disassemble when tested according to mentioned standards or small parts. 5. Buttons with 2 holes can be used from size 104 to size 164. 6. Wood buttons and other toggles are acceptable - but they must be free of splinters and must have a varnished finish. Imitated wood is preferable. 7. Natural / shell buttons are NOT permitted Natural shell buttons can not pass the test given in BS4162 they are NOT allowed to be used on any KIDS ONLY garment. 8. Glass details are in general NOT permitted to be used in any form, at any KIDS ONLY garment.
Press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets
1. All press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets must withhold a Newton pull force test for 10sec. • Size bigger than 6 mm = 90 Newton pull force for 10 sec. •
Size less than or equal to 6 mm = 50 Newton pull force for 10 sec
. 2. Random “Handpull test” must also be carried out - procedure is to open/close the press button 10 times.
3. Tests should be made randomly during whole production to ensure that the final product lives up to all KIDS ONLY requirements. es up to all KIDS ONLY requirements. 15
4. Press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets must: • Pass the tests for sharp edges and sharp points. • Must never break or disassemble when tested according to mentioned standard for small parts.
5. Upper and lower parts must be aligned for perfect matching when closed.
6. Press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets for counter samples must be attached with the same type of machine that will be used for production.
7. The attaching machine as well as the press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets should be of a well-known brand. It is essential to consult the button suppliers for advice on both the appropriate choice of buttons and machinery for each individual order.
8. Even layer of fabric is very important to make press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets and eyelets sustain the 90 Newton pull force.
9. It is NOT allowed to repress press buttons, jeans buttons, rivets or eyelets that are already produced and have failed the pull force test.
Fabric, where press button will be applied, MUST be strong/thick enough. Double layers and woven interfacing MUST be used whenever needed to prevent press buttons and eyelets from destroying the fabric or from coming off.
Press buttons and eyelets MUST be correctly attached, not too tight and not too loose.
Hand stitched buttons
or other decorations It is NOT allowed to hand stitch or tie on by hand any small part/decoration that fits completely within the test cylinder on any children product.Magnetics must NOT be used on any children products up to the age of 14 years (size 164)
Spare buttons
If a sparebutton is attached to the carelabel - it is important that it is stitched carefully. It may not pose any additional risk and must be attached in same way as other buttons.All attached buttons, press buttons or other decorations must have a woven reinforcement.
SEWING THREAD
Core spun thread must be used. Monofilament sewing thread (a single thread of man made fibre) must NOT be used in the construction of any children’s products. This thread is an exceptionally strong thread and wound around a finger or toe the blood supply could be cut of
FLOATSTITCHING - ON ANY PRODUCT COVERING HAND OR FOOT AREA Jacquard fabrics with uncut float stitching of more than 15 mm is NOT to be used in the hand or foot area for garments for sizes 104 to 158.
DRAWSTRINGS AND CORDS
General requirements
NO strings or cords (functional or decorative) are allowed to be placed in hood or neck area on any KIDS ONLY garment (size 104-164). Functional cords and strings may NOT be elasticated. The ends of drawstrings, functional cords and sashes may NOT be knotted, and shall be secured to prevent fraying, for example by heat sealing or bar tacking. Doubling or folding of the ends is acceptable provided no hazard of entrapment is created. Toggles are NOT allowed on drawstrings unless there are no free ends but they are allowed on decorative cords. Children’s garments shall not be designed to have drawstrings, decorative cords or functional cords, which emerge from the back of the garment to be tied at the back. Drawstrings are permitted in certain parts of the garment for certain ages but the length of the cords protruding is limited to 14 cm. See page 8 - Zone Regulations. Fixed loops which protrude from garment shall be no more than 75mm in circumference. Flat loops which do not protrude from garment shall be no more than 75mm in length. Zip pullers, including any embellishment, shall be no longer than 75mm in length from zip slider and must not hang below edge of garment. Legopening may NOT be adjustable in any way. Elastic may be placed inside hem - for baggy effect. NO string or cord may hang below the bottom hem of any garment.
Zippers
GENERAL
Should conform to BS3084:2006 Slide fasteners (Zips) Specification and be made of non toxic elements as stipulated in BS EN 71 Safety of Toys Tests. All parts attached to the zipper must never break or disassemble when tested according to mentioned standard for small parts. (See small parts 6 QUALITY
To ensure the quality you can only use zippers from our nominated suppliers: - JKJ: Nylon, Metal & Vislon - YKK: Metal & Vislon Zips MUST be ferrous free to ensure that they can be metal detected. Zips must be nickel free. Zips must have plastic top and bottom stops, metal claw stops are unacceptable. All parts of the zipper must be checked for sharp edges and sharp points. Zips that come into close contact with the skin should be plastic. Top stops and teeth should be free from sharp edges.
WORKMAN SHIP
ALL zippers in face and neck area must have inner fabric zip guard, no matter the quality. All garments with a metal zipper must have inner fabric zip guard facing the body in the same lenght as the zipper in order to prevent injury. Styles with a zip fly must have a zipper guard firmly secured at the bottom. This is valid for all types of zippers; metal, plastic and nylon
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