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Ascena Program Guidance
for Vendors
V 5.0
Ascena Program Guidance for Vendors
Version 5.0 September 2016 2
INTRODUCTION
Product Integrity
The Ascena family of companies Product Integrity Program exists to ensure the proper
execution and quality of product sourced by all Ascena Retail Group brands. The Product
Integrity program is administered by the Ascena Global Sourcing Division (AGS) of Ascena Retail
Group, Inc.
This Manual contains specific information concerning minimum quality standards &
expectations, regulatory requirements, and procedural details outlining AGS sampling, testing,
and final random inspection programs. Adhering to these requirements will verify that all
products successfully meet the expectations of the Brand. AGS vendor partners are required to
make all manufacturing facilities aware of the content that follows and to contact AGS Product
Integrity with any questions as to the applicability of specific requirements.
AGS mandates all partners to comply with the applicable legal requirements concerning the
manufacture, sale and advertising of products. These requirements are primarily based on
legislation in the USA. However, product for those brands operating a retail presence in Canada
must meet the applicable requirements of both localities. In certain instances, AGS standards
may be higher than the stated legal minimums.
It is the responsibility of all AGS vendor partners to read and understand legal guidelines that
pertain to the industry. These include but are not limited to:
• The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act Rules and Regulations Under the Textile
Fiber Products Identification Act
• The Wool Products Labeling Act Rules and Regulations Under the Wool Products
Labeling Act of 1939
• The Amended Care Labeling Rule Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain
Piece Goods, As Amended, Effective 9/1/00
• The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 CPSC - The Consumer Product
Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008
• Federal Hazardous Substances Act CPSC - Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA)
Requirements
• Flammable Fabrics Act CPSC - Flammable Fabrics Act
• Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Homepage
• California Proposition 65; other State and/or Provincial Regulations OEHHA Proposition
65
• Washington State Children’s Safe Products Act (CSPA)
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This Manual contains information that is proprietary and confidential, and is intended for use solely
by Ascena Retail Group vendors for the production of The Company’s brand merchandise. It may not be used for any other
purpose. Any disclosure, copying, distribution, or other use of the information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. © 2013
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• The information in this manual and all vendor agreements specific to the Brand.
AGS partners are expected to support our efforts throughout the supply chain to provide
customers with a product that does not fail to meet expectations. Such expectations cannot be
met unless our partners work with us and maintain a comprehensive internal quality program.
Verifying compliance of raw materials, design review, in-line inspection, etc. are expected
interventions which must be undertaken by all manufacturing facilities in an ongoing effort of
continuous improvement and defect prevention.
Key Contacts
General Contact Direct Contact
Justice: Jaci Custer
qualityassurance@tweenbrands.com Manager – Product Integrity
vendorleadtesting@tweenbrands.com JCuster@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
8323 Walton Parkway Phone: 614-775-3542
New Albany, Ohio 43054
Kristen Koslow – Specialty/Non-Apparel
Phone: 614-775-3500
Sr. Regulatory Analyst
KKoslow@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Phone: 614-775-3533
Jackie Goddard – Jewelry/Hair/ Accessories
Regulatory Coordinator
JGoddard@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Phone:614-775-3424
Dionne Henry – Apparel / Footwear
Testing Specialist – Product Integrity
DHenry@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Phone: 614-775-3345
maurices: Kerry Amborn
qualityassurance@maurices.com Manager – Product Integrity
425 West Superior Street KAmborn@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Phone: 218-491-2204
maurices: Bre Ludwig
qualityassurance@maurices.com Testing Specialist - Product Integrity
425 West Superior Street BLudwig@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Phone: 218-206-3240
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Catherines: Lori Klina
qualityassurance@charming.com Testing Specialist - Product Integrity
3750 State Road LKlina@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Bensalem, PA 19020 Phone: 215-638-6921
215-638-6921
Lane Bryant: Matthew Berry
qualityassurance@lanebryant.com Director, Product Integrity / QA
3344 Morse Crossing MBerry@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Columbus, OH 43230 Phone: 614-463-5523
614-463-5559
Lane Bryant: Ashley Gabel
qualityassurance@lanebryant.com Testing Analyst - Product Integrity
3344 Morse Crossing AGabel@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Columbus, OH 43230 Phone: 614-463-5151
614-463-5559
dressbarn: Sophia Legros
qualityassurance@dressbarn.com Manager – Product Integrity
933 MacArthur Blvd. SLegros@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Mahwah, NJ 07430 Phone: 551-777-6314
Phone: 551-777-6000
dressbarn: Nicole Williams
qualityassurance@dressbarn.com Testing Specialist – Product Integrity
933 MacArthur Blvd. NWilliams@ascenaglobalsourcing.com
Mahwah, NJ 07430 Phone: 551-777-6306
Phone: 551-777-6000
PRODUCT TESTING PROCEDURES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
Brand Responsibility
• Provide the Vendor with a copy of The Manual and test request forms. See Vendor
Responsibility; Terms and Conditions for website links.
• Evaluate all laboratory test reports. When a product fails testing, the Product
Integrity Team will discuss the failure with the Buyer and/or Vendor to determine the
next course of action (re-test or cancellation of the order, etc).
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Vendor Responsibility
• Terms and Conditions:
Justice product: As a vendor supplying Justice, you are agreeing to comply with
the policy and procedures set forth in this manual by signing the Master Sourcing
Agreement; section 8; Laws and Regulations, Buyer’s Guidelines and Standards.
You are also agreeing to abide by other policies such as Vendor Apparel Inspection
conducted by 3rd party; sample collection policy; and CPSIA Children’s Testing
Program. The current versions of all documents are available at
http://vendors.tweenbrands.com.
maurices product: For all vendors supplying maurices, you are agreeing to
comply with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the PO and all documents
incorporated by reference, including but not limited to the policy and procedures set
forth in the Vendor Code of Conduct as well as the current version of The Manual;
available at http://vendors.maurices.com.
dressbarn product: For all vendors supplying dressbarn, you are agreeing to
comply with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the PO and all documents
incorporated by reference, including but not limited to the policy and procedures set
forth in the Vendor Code of Conduct as well as the current version of The Manual;
available at http://ascenaretail.com, “Vendors” tab (registration required).
Lane Bryant product: For all vendors supplying Lane Bryant, you are agreeing
to comply with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the PO and all documents
incorporated by reference, including but not limited to the policy and procedures set
forth in the Master Sourcing Agreement and in the Vendor Code of Conduct as well
as the current version of The Manual; available at http://csivendorguide.com.
Catherines product: For all vendors supplying Catherines, you are agreeing to
comply with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the PO and all documents
incorporated by reference, including but not limited to the policy and procedures set
forth in the Master Sourcing Agreement and Vendor Code of Conduct as well as the
current version of The Manual; available at http://csivendorguide.com.
• AGS vendor partners are responsible for all fabric, garment and end product testing
of production merchandise to meet AGS requirements. All PO’s require complete
testing as per the protocols on the following pages.
• In cases where the Brand has specified that 3rd party Sample Collection must take
place, the AGS vendor is responsible for initiating testing by accurately completing
the Ascena test request form and submitting sample collected bulk production
sample/units to a designated Independent 3rd Party test facility. Failure to submit
the test request form with the product will cause delay in the onset of the testing
process and ultimately in the approval of the item.
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• In cases where the Brand has selected a style for Final Random Inspection (FRI) by
a designated 3rd party, FRI must be conducted by the same 3rd party in which testing
was conducted.
• For apparel, fabric testing should begin upon receipt of an order. Fabric testing
must be performed on the correct fabrication; i.e., color, print, finishing. Trim
fabrics must be submitted at the time of fabric testing and should be identified as
such.
For children’s product, the assigned Fabric ID number must be included with the
fabric test request.
• Garment testing must be performed on units made of bulk fabric and components
and must be performed during the beginning of production. Garments must not be
shipped prior to receipt of satisfactory test result.
• Garment dyed product must be submitted in GARMENT form in all colors per style.
Fabric pieces are not acceptable.
• Time required for testing must be calculated when determining lead-time to avoid
delays to planned delivery schedules.
• Testing must be performed for each Style/Color and is considered applicable to all
Purchase Orders issued for that Style/Color combination as long as all PO’s are
produced by the same factory and that there are no changes in any raw materials.
Exception: For children’s product regulatory testing is considered applicable within
each production run only. It is critical that all PO’s relevant to the bulk units
selected for testing be identified on the test request form.
• In the case of performance testing of certain core apparel items where the same
body is re-used across multiple styles, fabric and garment performance testing may
be performed on one style providing all style numbers are identified at the time of
test submission. These cases require discussion and approval with the Product
Integrity partners of the Brand. The tests are considered current for two
subsequent seasons, generally a six (6) month period. In a similar scenario
(reorder), complete fabric and garment testing for the same style running from
season to season may be performed for alternate seasons.
Exception: The above does not apply to regulatory testing for children’s product.
• Currency period for testing reports: six (6) month period.
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• Modified testing is prohibited without prior written approval from the Brand Product
Integrity Department.
• Apparel “TEST” orders by approval only: Usage of test order procedure is prohibited
without prior written approval from the Brand Product Integrity Department. Test
orders placed for the purpose of evaluating the salability of a style prior to
committing to the bulk order purchase are defined as less than or equal to 1200
pieces. Test orders placed for the purpose of evaluating the salability of a new color
of an item already purchased in bulk are defined as less than or equal to 350 pieces.
Limited testing is required as follows. The Brand’s Product Integrity team reserves
the right to require additional laboratory testing such as, but not limited to,
dimensional stability, appearance A/home laundering, & colorfastness to crocking as
needed. Compliance with requirements (federal, state, provincial) is required for all
products and must be verified by testing. Analysis must be performed on every
color.
1) Flammability testing as per 16 CFR 1610 providing the fabrication falls into
the criteria listed for high risk fabrications in the CPSIA section.
2) Phthalate testing as applicable per product found within individual protocols.
3) Lead content testing of any scrapable surface coatings/substrates as per 16
CFR 1303.
Additional tests required for children’s product:
4) Additional tests required to address requirements of the Consumer Product
Safety Improvement Act of 2008 including but not limited to total lead
content of substrates; CPSIA Tracking Label; etc
5) Formaldehyde testing as applicable per product found within individual
protocols.
6) Cadmium testing as applicable per product found within individual protocols.
7) 16CFR 1500: Sharp points and sharp edges, as applicable.
8) Tween Brands Drawstring Guidelines for children’s products.
• AGS vendors are responsible for all testing costs. Reduced testing prices have been
negotiated for AGS vendors. Please make sure that testing is submitted under the
correct Brand.
• Refer to individual protocols for sample submission requirements. Note: Actual sample
quantity required may be communicated separately by Testing Lab if the samples
submitted are not sufficient.
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• Visually unsatisfactory samples (stains, tears and missing pieces) will not be accepted
for testing.
• All detachable/attachable necklaces and other jewelry sold with garments must be
tested for compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. An attachment
strength evaluation may also be required. Contact the appropriate Product Integrity
team for guidance.
• For children’s apparel garment submissions, must be accompanied by 3rd party testing
for all trim components sourced from a designated trim supplier. Note: Only designated
trim suppliers can be utilized for trims on children’s apparel. This provision is intended
to allow the trim supplier to perform regulatory testing at the component level and
assume responsibility for the compliance of the trim, providing all conditions outlined
under the CPSIA section are adhered to. The test request form (TRF) must identify the
source of the trim component, item name and number.
Subsequent testing and re-testing
• Samples should follow the same submission procedure as outlined above; the previous
test report number must be clearly indicated on the Ascena test request form. If a
previous report number is not referenced; repetitive testing may be performed on the
submission. The same Testing Service Provider must be used through-out the testing of
a style.
Testing Service Provider Responsibility
• If additional garments or fabric is required, the Testing Service Provider must
immediately contact the applicant.
• Testing Service Provider will retain an electronic copy of the test report and relevant
specimen cards for a minimum of 10 years from the date of issuance.
• Complete testing and evaluation of the test results. Report the overall outcome as
follows:
Approved: The product provides good overall consumer serviceability
and requires no improvement.
Rejected: The product has deficiencies that do not meet AGS
standards and/or non-compliance of regulatory
requirements.
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Report Distribution
• All test reports are distributed electronically at the same time to the applicant, vendor,
and the appropriate Brand Product Integrity team.
NOTE: AGS reserves the right to request a hard copy report and testing specimens at
any time from the Testing Service Provider and/or the Vendor.
SAMPLE COLLECTION
Overview
Select Justice product or product categories require testing to be performed on samples
selected randomly at the factory by an independent third party representative. Sample
collection may be required for one of the following reasons:
• High risk product for both Justice Retail and Justice Factory Stores (JFS).
o Footwear, Accessories and Jewelry are currently categorized as high risk products
and is subject to change. Sample collection is required on all products in these
categories. Testing WILL NOT be conducted on samples submitted by
vendor/factory, only sample collected product will be tested – no exceptions.
• Product subject to periodic testing during ongoing production as mandated by the CPSIA
o Apparel orders over 30,000 units require collection of test samples for periodic test
performed when production run is 50% complete and 80% complete.
o Non-apparel, accessories, footwear require collection of test samples for initial
certification test.
• Targeted quality issue for a product category
• Non-compliant item for which approval for corrective/remedial action is given
Control of the sampling process in this manner has proven effective in managing the risk
associated with ensuring product is compliant with regulatory requirements and meets the
expected quality levels.
Scheduling
The factory is responsible for contacting the third party provider to schedule the sample
collection as soon as the production schedule is determined. The sample collection cannot
occur until at least 20% of production is complete. If the production schedule changes, the
factory must reschedule the pickup.
The factory is responsible for completing the test request form and having it available for the
third party inspector. The inspector must select the test samples from ongoing production.
The samples may not be selected by the factory prior to the inspector’s visit. The factory
representative should know the number of samples required for testing in order to advise the
inspector if necessary. Once the inspector selects the samples, he will package them and seal
the box with inspection tape. It is the factory’s responsibility to then promptly submit the
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samples to the testing lab.
All products selected for testing must contain tracking label information. For apparel, this is a
sewn in/heat transfer label. For accessories and non-apparel, finished units often contain the
tracking information on the carding/packaging or it is applied to the product via sticker. If early
in the production run, the carding must be provided with the selected samples during the
sample collection.
Providers performing sample collection for Ascena Brands are strictly prohibited from
proceeding under the following circumstances:
• Less than 20% of PO units are complete.
• Product is not located inside the manufacturing facility.
LABELING REQUIREMENTS
Labeling
Generally speaking, labels for apparel and textile products must contain the following
information:
• Fiber Content
• Country of Origin
• RN and/or CA Number (or Declaration of Dealer Identity as appropriate for Canada
market)
• Care Instructions
• Tracking Information (Children’s Products)
Fiber Content
Product covered under the Textile Fibers Products Identification Act or the Wool Act must be
labeled to show the fiber content. The generic fiber names and percentages by weight of each
constituent fiber must be listed in descending order of pre-dominance. If the content label is
concealed by packaging, the fiber content must be repeated on the packaging.
Country of Origin
Products covered under the above Acts must be labeled so as to show the country of origin.
The country of origin is required on all garments produced domestically or imported. Products
made in the USA of imported materials must be labeled to show the processing/manufacturing
that takes place in the USA as well as the imported component. US Customs and Border
Protection has country of origin rules in addition to those of the TFPIA, requiring the COO be
visible at point of purchase (front side of label) and permanently attached.
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Identification of Dealer
Textile and apparel labels for products offered for sale in the USA must identify AGS name or
Registered Identification Number (RN). All products must also identify the CA number (RN /
CA) for items where it is specified by the Canada Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations.
All product not covered by this statute must provide dealer identity addressing the business
presence in both countries as specified by the Specification Package.
All New Material Label
Stuffed products in the U.S. and Canada require factory registration and permanently affixed
law labels that disclose detailed information about filling materials. All products which require
labeling in the U.S. require the labeling for Canada as well. However, Canada requirements
cover additional products and require factories to register with the TSSA – these items can be
labeled with the Canada label only.
Products in the below categories are required to have both the US and Canada law
labels on them:
1. Filled Bedding
2. Decorative Pillows
3. Filled Furniture (Chairs)
4. Sleeping bags
5. Stuffed Toys
Stuffed padded, filled or quilted products including, but not limited to, the below
categories are required to have the Canadian law label on them only if they are
purchased for Canada Stores.
1. Filled Clothing & Slippers
2. All bags including, handbags, backpacks, messengers, lunch totes, totes, water bottle
covers, wallets, etc. with padding
3. Eye masks
4. Hats and other accessories with stuffed features
5. Headphones with padding
6. Journals, notebooks, binders with padding
7. Cosmetic cases, tech cases with padding
General Requirements for All Labels
1. Labels must be securely affixed to the article.
2. Labels should be in a conspicuous location so consumers can easily read the contents of
the label.
3. Labels for filled bedding, decorative pillows, filled furniture and sleeping bags will have
two labels, US and Canadian, with the blank sides back to back with the required
information facing out.
4. Labels for stuffed toys can be printed with the US required information on one side and
Canadian required information on the back side.
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5. Size of label must meet the minimum sizes stated in the individual categories.
6. Fiber content listed on law labels is the content for the filling only and should not be
stated as a percent content. i.e. 100% Polyester (not correct), Polyester Fibres
(Correct)
7. Registration numbers must be current and renewed annually.
• Only US Registration numbers should be listed on the US law label
• Only Canadian Registration numbers should be listed on the Canadian law label
For more detailed information on the Ontario Upholstered & Stuffed Items Law Label and
Registration go to http://www.tssa.org/regulated/upholstered/Default.aspx
Note: Lab will visually assess the content but if cannot be determined chemical analysis will be
required. If samples are submitted and the New Material label for Canada is required but not
present, the test line and report will be rejected and the product cannot ship until the issue has
been resolved.
Metallic Yarn Analysis Protocol
Below are the minimum standards for metallic yarn analysis to be followed across all Ascena
brands. It is within the discretion of individual brands to broaden the scope of garments tested.
Items to be tested
• Metallic analysis should be done when:
• The yarn in question is pre‐twisted with an “S” or “Z” twist
• The garment contains multiple yarns, some of which are not twisted with metallic
• Metallic analysis should not be done when:
• The yarn is not pre‐twisted, including yarns plated or marled with metallic
• The pre‐twisted metallic yarn only represents a section of the garment and not the chief
weight
• yarn, i.e. a thin metallic stripe or a patch of the garment
Test report should include the following:
• Number of resultant yarns
• Fiber content of each piled yarn in resultant yarn
• The number of piles in each piled yarn (should include pre‐twisted designation if
applicable)
• The relative weight by percentage of each of the yarns that comprise the fiber
• Fiber content for FTC labeling and US Customs
• Pre‐test by Vendor is not acceptable. Test must be done under Ascena following
prescribed protocol.
• Test must be performed on a production quality sample.
Trade Compliance will require a copy of the metallic yarn analysis prior to assigning a
classification as a metallic garment at a lower duty rate. Copies will either be retrieved
directly from labs portal or through the Brand Product Integrity department.
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Tracking Labels for Children’s Products
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act requires that all product intended for the use
by children 12 years and under must include a “tracking label”. This label is required for
products manufactured after August 14, 2009.
All Justice product must be labeled with the following tracking information:
Line 1 – Style number (6 digit)
Line 2 – Factory ID number (4 digit)
Line 3 – Month / Year of Initial Production
The above format is recommended to ensure legibility of the font size. Alternatively, it is also
acceptable to list the numeric information in a linear fashion, as long as it is legible.
Both formats are acceptable:
Sew in Label, printed on satin or paper in black ink;
3/8” sew space
½”
/
5/8”
Printed or Sticker Label
901234 4444 0813
Tracking label information is required to be permanently affixed to the product to the extent
practical. General placement concerns for specific items are addressed below. For additional
guidance on see the Tech Package for the individual style.
Placement Guidance for Children’s Tracking Label
Apparel • For products with heat transfer labels, the tracking information
must be incorporated into the “tagless” label format.
• For swimsuit product, tracking label should be attached under care
label.
• For FR (Flame Resistant) Sleepwear, the tracking label information
should go on the back of the FPU/GPU label.
• For TFS (Tight Fitting Sleepwear) the tracking label should be
attached under care label.
Accessories • Tracking label should be attached under care label or permanently
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stamped on the item.
• For packaged items such as socks, the tracking label should be
placed on packaging.
• If there is no care label, contact your technical designer for
placement.
Footwear • Permanent stamp inside (closed toe shoes).
• For flip-flops and gladiators tracking label information should be
laced on adhesive sticker.
Lifestyles • Labeling should be permanently attached to the product itself,
Jewelry when practical and to the outside packaging.
Watches • For products that permanent marks are not practical, a sticker with
Hair the information should be attached to the product itself and to the
Sunglasses packaging or marketing.
Personal Care
Toys
General Labeling Placement
Catherines & Lane Bryant product: Placement of all labeling for Catherines and Lane Bryant
is outlined in the Chapter 12 of the Charming Shoppes Vendor Partnership Manual. This
includes RN number, fiber content, and care instructions as well as COO. The current version
of The Vendor Partnership Manual is available at http://csivendorguide.com.
Justice product: Placement of all labeling including care instructions is addressed in the Tech
Package for the specific style.
maurices product: Placement of all labeling for maurices is outlined in the maurices Label
Placement Guide. This includes RN number, fiber content, and care instructions as well as
COO. The current version of Manual is available at http://vendors.maurices.com.
dressbarn product: Instructions for placement of all labeling for dressbarn is posted online at
http://ascenaretail.com, “vendors” tab, “Label and Identity Download Site” tab.
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Bilingual Content of Labels & Care Symbols (Justice / maurices)
Bilingual labeling requirements for some of the above information are in place for apparel,
accessories, and home textile products in addition to all USA labeling requirements. Precise
requirements in Canada differ depending on the labeling statute that takes precedence for the
specific product category. The following chart provides a guide as to what information must be
presented bilingually.
Product English English, only
Category followed by
French
(Canadian)
Apparel* • Generic name of • CA number
Wigs each fiber • Country of origin
Gloves* • Descriptive • Care instructions – Must include Canadian Care Symbols or
Scarves* terms in fiber comparable systems; ISO, ASTM, etc. exception: Children’s
Socks* content label; Sleepwear
Tights*, “body”, “lining” • Marketing messages
Legwarmers* • Product safety • Product claims
Armwarmers* warnings • Size information
Hats (except for (including flame • Product instructions
straw/felt) retardancy) • Tracking Label – Justice only
Spa Wraps* • Care • Notes:
Cozy* instructions on 1. All products designated by an asterisk * require
Beach Towels* children’s fiber content, COO, identity of dealer (RN).
Bedding* sleepwear 2. Care instructions – All products except for
Decorative Pillows* umbrellas, sleepover bags, gloves. Note: Industry
Sleepover Bags* practice for bedding, towels. Required for others.
Umbrellas* 3. Hats, Wigs – COO, Identity of Mfg.
Shoes, Boots • Made in COO • Declaration of Dealer Identity:
Slippers (English)/Fab. Justice:
Handbags, Wallets COO (French) Distr. by/par Tween Brands
Luggage Note: Must New Albany, OH 43054
Belts follow postal Toronto, ON L6T 3R5
Straw & Felt Hats address at Maurices:
Eyemasks right. Distr. by/par Maurices
Tote Bags • Product identity Duluth, MN 55802
Back Packs or functional Toronto, ON M5H 2T4
Hair Accessories use (if not • Identification of constituent materials for footwear, slippers
obvious; i.e., • Tracking Label – Children’s only
sketch or • Note: Fiber content, care instructions not required.
picture on
packaging).
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AGS Care Codes
AGS Care Codes were designed to create consistency in labeling and eliminate unnecessary
guesswork. Nominated testing facilities and all vendors must use the following codes. All care
instructions must contain care labeling symbols consistent with guidelines established by the
National Standard of Canada in addition to English instructions. Exception: Written care
instructions on children’s sleepwear must be bilingual (English followed by French).
GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN MACHINE WASHABLE
HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE OUT” INSTRUCTIONS
ARG-001 (TWB-002)
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-015 (TWB-012)
ARG-032 (TWB-014)
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
COLORS COLORS
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
NEEDED NEEDED
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
TUMBLE DRY LOW TUMBLE DRY LOW
DO NOT IRON
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT IRON
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-002
ARG-016 (TWB-013)
TURN INSIDE OUT
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE ARG-033
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
COLORS
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT BLEACH
NEEDED RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
TUMBLE DRY LOW
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY DO NOT IRON
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-003 (TWB-002A)
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-017 ARG-034 (TWB-015)
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE HAND WASH COLD
COLORS COLORS ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN NEEDED
NEEDED NEEDED TWIST WHILE DAMP
LINE DRY LINE DRY TUCK OR KNOT ENDS AND AIR DRY
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT IRON DO NOT IRON
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-004 ARG-035 (TWB-003)
ARG-019
TURN INSIDE OUT HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
COLORS
COLORS NEEDED
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
DO NOT BLEACH RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
NEEDED
LINE DRY WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED
TUMBLE DRY LOW
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT WRING OR TWIST
WARM IRON IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-005 (TWB-010)
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-022 ARG-036 (TWB-017)
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
COLORS COLORS ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN DO NOT BLEACH NEEDED
NEEDED LINE DRY LINE DRY
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY WARM IRON IF NEEDED COOL IRON IF NEEDED
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
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MACHINE WASHABLE
GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN INSIDE OUT” HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
ARG-023
ARG-007 (TWB-016) MACHINE WASH COLD WITH
ARG-037
TURN INSIDE OUT LIKE COLORS
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
DO NOT BLEACH
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN NEEDED WHEN NEEDED
LINE DRY
TUMBLE DRY LOW RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON WARM IRON IF NEEDED
ARG-026 (TWB-006)
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH
ARG-009 (TWB-001)
LIKE COLORS
TURN INSIDE OUT
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS
WHEN NEEDED ARG- 040 (TWB-009)
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN NEEDED
WHILE WET TWIST AND BRING DRY CLEAN ONLY
TUMBLE DRY LOW
ENDS TOGETHER
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED
AIR DRY
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
DO NOT IRON
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
ARG-010 (TWB-008) ARG-027 (TWB-011)
TURN INSIDE OUT MACHINE WASH COLD ARG-041 (TWB-007)
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS SEPARATELY DAMP WIPE ONLY
USE DETERGENT ONLY GENTLE CYCLE DO NOT WASH
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN NEEDED USE MILD DETERGENT DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS DO NOT BLEACH DO NOT TUMBLE DRY
TUMBLE DRY LOW LINE DRY DO NOT IRON
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT IRON DO NOT DRY CLEAN
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION DO NOT DRY CLEAN
ARG-011
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-028 (TWB-018)
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS MACHINE WASH WARM
USE DETERGENT ONLY GENTLE CYCLE
ARG-042
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN NEEDED WASH ONCE BEFORE USE
SPOT CLEAN ONLY
DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH
TUMBLE DRY LOW WHEN NEEDED
WARM IRON ON REVERSE SIDE IF NEEDED TUMBLE DRY LOW
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-013 ARG-030
TURN INSIDE OUT MACHINE WASH COLD WITH
MACHINE WASH WARM WITH LIKE COLORS LIKE COLORS
USE DETERGENT ONLY DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT BLEACH WHILE WET TWIST AND BRING
DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS ENDS TOGETHER
TUMBLE DRY LOW AIR DRY
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT IRON
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION DO NOT DRY CLEAN
ARG-014 ARG-046 ARG-000 – WARNING STATEMENTS
TURN INSIDE OUT MACHINE WASH COLD Use with care code, preceding care
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS SEPARATELY instructions.
USE DETERGENT ONLY GENTLE CYCLE REMOVE PINS BEFORE WASHING
DO NOT BLEACH ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH REMOVE SASH BEFORE WASHING
DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS WHEN NEEDED REMOVE BELT BEFORE WASHING
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MACHINE WASHABLE
GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN INSIDE OUT” HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
TUMBLE DRY LOW TUMBLE DRY LOW REMOVE NECKTIES BEFORE WASHING
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED COOL IRON IF NEEDED REMOVE DECORATION BEFORE
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION DO NOT IRON ON WASHING
DECORATION REMOVE NECKLACE BEFORE WASHING
CLOSE FASTNERS BEFORE WASHING
TURN INSIDE OUT
RESHAPE FRINGE AFTER WASH
REMOVE SCARF BEFORE WASHING
REMOVE PATCH BEFORE WASHING
ARG-051
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH
LIKE COLORS
USE DETERGENT ONLY
DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT USE FABRIC
SOFTENERS
TUMBLE DRY LOW
DO NOT IRON
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Catherines, Lane Bryant, dressbarn and maurices product: For market vendors where
fabric is not developed and approved by AGS and it is not possible to achieve acceptable
performance results utilizing machine washable and dryable care instructions; an alternative will
be evaluated through testing followed by Product Integrity dept. review. Approval to use the
alternative care instructions on the style will be provided by Product Integrity. The use of dry
clean instructions on a garment must be approved by specific brand Product Integrity prior to
submission for testing.
GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN MACHINE WASHABLE
HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE OUT” INSTRUCTIONS
ARG-001 (TWB-002)
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-015 (TWB-012)
ARG-032 (TWB-014)
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
COLORS COLORS
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
NEEDED NEEDED
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
TUMBLE DRY LOW TUMBLE DRY LOW
DO NOT IRON
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT IRON
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-002
ARG-016 (TWB-013)
TURN INSIDE OUT
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE ARG-033
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
COLORS
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT BLEACH
NEEDED RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
TUMBLE DRY LOW
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY DO NOT IRON
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-003 (TWB-002A)
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-017 ARG-034 (TWB-015)
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE HAND WASH COLD
COLORS COLORS ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN NEEDED
NEEDED NEEDED TWIST WHILE DAMP
LINE DRY LINE DRY TUCK OR KNOT ENDS AND AIR DRY
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT IRON DO NOT IRON
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-004
ARG-036 (TWB-017)
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-018
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
COLORS COLORS
NEEDED
DO NOT BLEACH DO NOT BLEACH
LINE DRY
LINE DRY LINE DRY
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED DO NOT IRON
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
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GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN MACHINE WASHABLE
HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE OUT” INSTRUCTIONS
ARG-005 (TWB-010)
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-019
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE ARG-037
COLORS COLORS HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN DO NOT BLEACH
NEEDED NEEDED LINE DRY
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY TUMBLE DRY LOW COOL IRON IF NEEDED
WARM IRON ON REVERSE IF NEEDED WARM IRON IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-007 (TWB-016)
TURN INSIDE OUT ARG-020 ARG-038
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
COLORS COLORS ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN DO NOT BLEACH NEEDED
NEEDED TUMBLE DRY LOW RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
TUMBLE DRY LOW WARM IRON IF NEEDED COOL IRON IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON
ARG-021
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE ARG-039
COLORS HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN DO NOT BLEACH
NEEDED RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
LINE DRY COOL IRON IF NEEDED
WARM IRON IF NEEDED
ARG-022
ARG-043
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
COLORS
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
DO NOT BLEACH
NEEDED
LINE DRY
LINE DRY
WARM IRON IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON
ARG-023
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
ARG-044
COLORS
HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
DO NOT BLEACH
NEEDED
LINE DRY
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
DO NOT IRON
WARM IRON IF NEEDED
ARG-024
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
DO NOT BLEACH
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
WARM IRON IF NEEDED
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ARG-000 – WARNING STATEMENTS
USE WITH CARE CODE, PRECEDING
CARE INSTRUCTIONS.
ARG-026 (TWB-006)
REMOVE PINS BEFORE WASHING
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
REMOVE SASH BEFORE WASHING
COLORS
REMOVE BELT BEFORE WASHING
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
REMOVE NECKTIES BEFORE WASHING
NEEDED
REMOVE DECORATION BEFORE
WHILE WET TWIST AND BRING ENDS
WASHING
TOGETHER
REMOVE NECKLACE BEFORE WASHING
AIR DRY
CLOSE FASTNERS BEFORE WASHING
DO NOT IRON
TURN INSIDE OUT
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
RESHAPE FRINGE AFTER WASH
FOR BEST RESULTS, IRONING IS
RECOMMENDED
GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN MACHINE WASHABLE
HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE OUT” INSTRUCTIONS
ARG-027 (TWB-011)
MACHINE WASH COLD SEPARATELY
GENTLE CYCLE
USE MILD DETERGENT
DO NOT BLEACH
LINE DRY
DO NOT IRON
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
ARG-028 (TWB-018)
MACHINE WASH WARM
GENTLE CYCLE
WASH ONCE BEFORE USE
ONLY NON-CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
TUMBLE DRY LOW
ARG-031
MACHINE WASH WARM
GENTLE CYCLE
WASH ONCE BEFORE USE
DO NOT BLEACH
TUMBLE DRY LOW
ARG-045
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
DO NOT BLEACH
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
DO NOT IRON
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NEW NEW
NEW
GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN MACHINE WASHABLE
HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE OUT” INSTRUCTIONS
ARG-114
ARG-117
TURN GARMENT INSIDE OUT ARG-101
TURN GARMENT INSIDE OUT
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
HAND WASH WITH LIKE COLORS
COLORS COLORS
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
GENTLE CYCLE ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN NEEDED
RESHAPE, LAY FLAT TO DRY
NEEDED TUMBLE DRY LOW
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
TUMBLE DRY LOW COOL IRON IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-115
ARG-102
TURN GARMENT INSIDE OUT
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE ARG-116
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS HAND WASH COLD SEPARATELY
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
GENTLE CYCLE
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN NEEDED
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED LINE DRY
NEEDED
TUMBLE DRY LOW COOL IRON IF NEEDED
LINE DRY
COOL IRON IF NEED
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
DO NOT IRON ON DECORATION
ARG-103
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
DO NOT BLEACH
TUMBLE DRY LOW
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
ARG-104
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
TUMBLE DRY LOW
DO NOT IRON
ARG-105
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
LINE DRY
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
ARG-106
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
LINE DRY
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
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NEW
GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN
MACHINE WASHABLE HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE OUT”
INSTRUCTIONS
ARG-107
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
DO NOT BLEACH
LINE DRY
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
ARG-108
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
LINE DRY
DO NOT IRON
ARG-109
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
LINE DRY
DO NOT IRON
ARG-110
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
ARG-111
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
DO NOT BLEACH
RESHAPE LAY FLAT TO DRY
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
ARG-112
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS
ONLY NON CHLORINE BLEACH WHEN
NEEDED
TUMBLE DRY LOW
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
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NEW
GARMENTS REQUIRING “TURN
MACHINE WASHABLE HAND WASHABLE INSTRUCTIONS
INSIDE OUT”
INSTRUCTIONS
ARG-113
MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE
COLORS
GENTLE CYCLE
DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS
DO NOT BLEACH
TUMBLE DRY LOW
COOL IRON IF NEEDED
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