1 Scope
This standard specifies the implementation specifications of materials, design and manufacture of children's (under 14 years old) clothing to improve mechanical safety of children's clothing.
This standard is applicable to the children's (under 14 years old) clothing.
2 Normative References
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, all parties coming to an agreement according to this standard are encouraged to study whether the latest editions of these documents are applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 1335.3 Standard sizing systems for garments - Children
GB/T 6529 Textiles—Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
GB/T 8685 Textiles—Care labelling code using symbols
GB/T 15557 Standard terminology relating to apparel
GB/T 22702 Standard safety size for drawstrings on children’s upper wear
GB/T 22705 Safety specifications for cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing
FZ/T 80003 Textiles and garments-Seam types-Classification and terminology
QB/T 2171 Metal slide fasteners
QB/T 2172 Injection molding slide fasteners
QB/T 2173 Nylon slide fasteners
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the terms and definitions established in GB/T 15557 and the following ones apply.
3.1
Filling material
Waddings and foams which are encased in fabric to form part of the structure of a garment
3.2
Fit trial
Supervised fitting of a prototype garment.
3.3
Foreign objects
Objects not intended to belong to the product.
3.4
Non-detachable components
Components attached to a garment that are not intended to detach during normal use.
3.5
Ischemic injuries
Injuries to parts of the body resulting from a restriction of blood circulation.
3.6
Motif
Decorative attachment, usually made from fabric, which may be secured to a garment by stitching or adhesive.
Note: in this standard, “motif” doesn’t include printed designs which are which are applied as a coating directly to the fabric.
3.7
Snap; press fasteners
If fastening devices usually consisting of male and female component parts; components of each gender are attached to corresponding parts of the garment and fasten together by aligning and applying force.
3.8
Repeated aftercare
A number of aftercare treatments, in accordance with the care label, to reflect the intended end use and useful life of a garment.
3.9
Hazard
Potential source of harm to the wearer.
3.10
Risk
Probable rate of occurrence of a hazard causing harm to the wearer and the degree of severity of the harm.
3.11
Risk assessment
Thorough evaluation of potential mechanical hazards to the end user resulting from the design, construction, materials or components of a garment.
3.12
Sharp objects
Objects with edges or points which are exposed or may become exposed and which are likely to cause a cutting or piercing injury to the wearer
3.13
Touch and close fastener
Fastener comprising hook surface and knap surface tapes, one engages the other forming a secure closure, which is also called as velcro.
3.14
Wear trial
User trial by the originator of a garment in order to obtain information on the wear performance and characteristics of the garment
3.15
Mechanical hazard
Injuries such as tripping, slipping, falling, choking, induced vomiting, entrapment, lacerations and restricted blood circulation, suffocation and strangulation of the wearer caused by the non-physical chemical property factors of garment, are detailed in Appendix A.
