Transcript SHIRRING/SMOCKING - Destination Maternity Corporation

DESTINATION MATERNITY
CORPORATION
IMPORT TESTING MANUAL
2008 - 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Policy Statement
Section 3 - Test Packages
Section 4 - Test Procedures and Protocols: Mothers Work responsibility
Section 5 - Test Procedures and Protocols : Buying representative / vendor responsibility
Section 6 - Test Procedures and Protocols: Certified Lab responsibility
Section 7 - Testing Information on the Web
Section 8 - Mothers Work: Testing Team Contact Information
Section 9 - Certified Lab’s: Contact Information
Section 10 – Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
1. INTRODUCTION
This Testing Manual provides the administrative procedures and testing
requirements under the current testing program. Destination Maternity Corp. is committed
to delivering quality merchandise to the Destination Maternity customer. These
guidelines are based on the mandate that all soft lines merchandise
purchased by Destination Maternity Corp. must be tested to meet all applicable laws and
regulatory requirements, in addition to ensuring compliance with Destination Maternity
customer satisfaction and acceptability.
Mothers Work performance standards are used as a guideline for the
evaluation of Mothers Work soft lines product acceptability. Most test
methods and test procedures are originated from:
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ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials)
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AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists)
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CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
2. POLICY STATEMENT
Destination Maternity Corp. has three main certified laboratories, four affiliate labs and one
vendor certified laboratory under this program. These labs will perform testing on
all items as requested by Destination Maternity Corp. and its suppliers as outlined in this
manual. Destination Maternity Corp. will only accept test reports from the following Destination Maternity Certified
Laboratories:
 BVCPS (Bureau Veritas Lab): www.bureauveritas.com
 TTI (BVCPS affiliate): www.fiti.re.kr
 INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES): www.intertek.com
 FITI (Intertek affiliate)
 EKOTEKS (Turkey & Egypt Only): www.ekoteks.com
 ICQ Global (Italy Only): www.icqglobal.com
 CERTINTEX Lab (Peru Only) (STR affiliate): www.str.com [email protected]
 TUV SUD: (All locations except USA) www.tuev-sued.de/textile, [email protected]
Each Lab website has a list of all applicable domestic and international lab locations – to include contact
name and addresses. The DMAT approved certified labs are available for the following type of testing:
-Fabric and garment testing
-Fabric inspections and in-line factory inspections
-Hard lines testing
Destination Maternity Corp. will only accept test reports from the following Vendor certified laboratory:
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Lloyd Lab (Certification through BVCPS)
Any exceptions to the above certified lab locations must be agreed upon, in advance of testing, with Destination Maternity
Corp.
Testing or any subsequent test result does not limit Destination Maternity Corporation’s rights or diminish or remove buying
representative or vendor’s responsibilities and obligations under the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.
3. TEST PACKAGES
Destination Maternity Corp. has 3 testing package options under the program that encompasses the following testing options:
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Destination Maternity Full Test Package 2008-09 (This test package is to be used for Motherhood/Oh Baby/ Pea in the Pod divisions only) – This package includes
full and additional color
Testing.
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Destination Maternity Pea Collection Test Package 2008-09 (This test package is to be used for Pea Collection division only). This package includes full and
additional color testing. This package has a reduced amount of tests in comparison to the Full Test Package.
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Destination Maternity Protocol Test Package 2008-09 ( All Divisions). This package includes specific test menus for soft lines and hard lines protocol testing.
The buying representative or vendor will not be permitted to customize or change any of the Destination Maternity Test packages. However buying representatives or
vendors are permitted to run individual testing as needed in order to confirm or deny specific test results as directed by Destination Maternity Corp.
Failure to test under one of the above required test package’s will be considered non-compliance and will result in
delay’s to the test process. The buying representative or vendor will be held responsible for these delay’s.
Each test package clearly outlines the classification, fabric type, tests, test method’s, individual / package pricing, sampling / yardage amounts and the
standard required under the Destination Maternity Corp. test program. The Full and Pea Collection test packages encompass the following specific
classifications for testing:
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Woven’s
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Woven Lingerie
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Knit’s
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Knit Lingerie
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Sweater’s
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Denim
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Swimwear
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Bra’s
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Panties
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Leather
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Baby Onesies
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Baby Sweaters
The following list outlines test options for non standard classifications. These test menu’s are found within the Destination Maternity Full Test Package 2008
09 only.
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Diaper Bags
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Zipper’s
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Metal Trim’s
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Stocking’s/ Trouser Sock’s
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Leg Sticker’s
3. TEST PACKAGES
The following list outlines test options for protocol testing related to non apparel product found in our Destination
Maternity Stores. These test menu’s are found within the Destination Maternity Protocol Test Package 2008
09 only.
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Baby Textiles
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Baby Vehicles
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Skin Care
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Food
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Electronics
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Hard Lines
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Paper Goods
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Plaster Products
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Individual testing for Lead ( Sub straights / Surface Coatings)
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Individual testing for AZO dyes
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Flammability
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Baby Blanket Flammability
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Cal Prop 65
*Individual testing for Lead , AZO and Flammability can be requested when a vendor has all full testing to
reference but is missing these specific tests.
4. TEST PROCEDUERS & PROTOCOLS :
Destination Maternity Corp.
Destination Maternity Corp. Responsibility
Provide the buying representative or vendor with a copy of the Destination Maternity Testing Manual, sample submission
requirements, and performance standards and test prices.
When a product fails testing, Destination Maternity Corp. will discuss the situation wit the merchant team (and vendor when
necessary), to determine the disposition as to retest or cancellation of the order, etc.
Provide the buying representative or vendor with updates to the program in writing, as they occur
Provide the buying representative or vendor with the Destination Maternity web site address: wwot.DestinationMaternity.com
Provide assistance with test failures/protocols/communication issues in regards to the testing program
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
BUYING REPRESENTATIVE & VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY
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As a buying representative or vendor to Destination Maternity Corp., you are fully responsible for all fabric, garment ,
protocol testing and care label closure of production merchandise.
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You must guarantee that fabric, garments, protocol products pass all tests before production and shipment.
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You must guarantee that the approved care label is appropriate and legal based on the final testing for each style
tested.
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The best timing for full fabric testing is when bulk fabric is approved by Destination Maternity Corp. The best timing for
garment testing is at pre production stage (at the same time that you are sending your production quality pre pro
sample for final fit approval, you should be sending your production quality samples to the lab for garment testing).
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The best timing for protocol product testing is 40-60 days prior to ship date
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It is the buying representative or vendors responsibility to ensure that all necessary tests are done to meet the
Destination Maternity Testing requirements.
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All tests will be paid by the buying representative or vendor
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Buying representative or vendor will submit, troubleshoot, and put final closure to all testing and care label’s, in time for
delivery, as required under the Destination Maternity test program.
4. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
SAMPLES / FABRIC REQUIRED FOR TESTING: The following is a list of the amount of fabric / garments
required for each Destination Maternity garment classification under the current test program:
Destination Maternity Full Test Package (Motherhood/Pea in the Pod & Oh Baby Divisions):
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Woven’s – 4 yards fabric / 4 samples
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Woven Lingerie – 4 yards fabric / 4 samples
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Knit’s – 4 yards fabric / 4 samples
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Knit Lingerie – 4 yards fabric / 4 samples
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Sweater’s – 5 samples only
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Denim – 5 samples only
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Swimwear – 4 yards fabric / 4 samples
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Bra’s – 4 yards fabric / 4 samples
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Panties – 4 yards fabric / 4 samples
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Leather – 4 yards worth of skins / 4 samples
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Diaper bag’s – 5 samples only
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Zipper’s – 26 whole zippers
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Metal Trim’s – Call Testing Manager for sampling amount - approval required in advance
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Stocking’s / Trouser socks – 6 samples only
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Leg Stickers - 6 stickers
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Combo Fabric’s- Additional 4 yards for each combo fabric being tested
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Belly, Shelf bra or lining fabric’s – Additional 4 yards of each (if applicable) Fabric to be tested with the shell fabric
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Trims – Tested in garment form – all production quality trims should be on all garments sent for garment testing
Destination Maternity Additional Color Way Test Package:
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1 yard fabric for each color being tested
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Denim and sweater testing require 1 additional sample for each color being tested
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
SAMPLES / FABRIC REQUIRED FOR TESTING: The following is a list of the amount of fabric / garments
required for each Destination Maternity garment classification under the current test program:
Destination Maternity Pea Collection Test Package:
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Woven’s – 3 yards fabric / 2 samples
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Woven Lingerie – 3 yards fabric / 2 samples
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Knit’s – 3 yards fabric / 2 samples
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Knit Lingerie – 3 yards fabric / 2 samples
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Sweater’s – 3 samples only
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Denim – 3 samples only
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Swimwear – 3 yards fabric / 2 samples
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Bra’s – 3 yards fabric / 2 samples
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Panties – 3 yards fabric / 2 samples
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Leather – 3 yards worth of skins / 2 samples
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Belly Fabric – 3 yards
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Lining Fabric –3 yards
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Shelf Bra fabric – 3 yards
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Trims – Tested in garment form – all production quality trims should be on all garments sent for garment testing
Destination Maternity Pea Collection Additional Color Way Test Package:
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1 yard fabric for each color being tested
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Denim and sweater testing require 1 additional sample for each color being tested
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PROGRAM TESTING REQUIREMENTS: The following is a list of the types of samples required for
program testing. If your program includes several types of styles using the same fabric, it is not
necessary to test every single style. Proper consolidation of styles is required in order to meet all
testing requirements.
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Top and Dress Categories: If your program consists of a combination of long sleeve, short sleeve or sleeveless
tops or dresses, you must test the top with the long sleeves. If your program consists of several similar types of
styles, test the one with the most complex construction
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Bottom Categories: If your program consists of a combination of pants and skirts, test the pants versus the skirts.
If your program consists of pants and shorts, test the pants versus the shorts. If the program consists of several
similar bottom styles, pick the one with the most complex construction
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Jacket Categories: All jackets need to be tested separately
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Lined Styles: If your program includes lined and unlined styles, tested the lined garments
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Styles with Belly’s: All garments with a belly need to be tested separately
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Styles with Shelf Bra’s: All styles with a shelf bra need to be tested separately
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Styles with Decoration, Trim or Embellishment: All garments with decoration, embellishment or trim’s must be
tested separately
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Styles with two or more combo fabrics within one style: All styles that have 2 more combo fabrics within one style
or styles that have many pieces of fabric that encompasses the styles fabrication should be tested in garment form
only. (patchwork fabrics / mixed media fabrics)
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS
The following outlines the pre-production testing requirements under the Destination Maternity Testing Program:
Sending Testing To The Lab:
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Follow the fabric / sampling amounts required for testing (includes protocol styles tested)
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Follow the Program testing requirements for which styles need to be tested within a program
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Fabric and garments must be in the darkest color on order.
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Protocol styles must be tested in the exact color (s) ordered by Destination Maternity Corp.
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Fabric must be identical to bulk production piece goods used for the garment /product submitted
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Pre Production samples must be made on production machinery and must represent bulk production
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Samples must include all bulk trim, accessories, embellishments
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Protocol samples tested must have any applicable warning labels, law labels, instructions for use as applicable
to the product tested.
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Visually unsatisfactory samples ( stains, tears, missing pieces) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR TESTING!
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENT CONTINUED
Lab Test Request Forms:
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Destination Maternity Corp. has three lab test request forms for the following test package options:
1. Destination Maternity Full Test Packages : which includes full test menu and additional color menu
2. Destination Maternity Pea Collection Test Packages : which includes full test menu and additional color menu
3. Destination Maternity Protocol Test Package : which includes separate test menus for specific items such as baby textiles, hard
lines, skin care, paper goods, food, electronics etc.)
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Each test package requires its own Lab Test Request form. Therefore the appropriate Destination Maternity lab test request form is required to
accompany all fabric, garments, and samples sent to the lab for testing. No exceptions.
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The most current lab test request forms are available on the Destination Maternity Corp. website wwot.motherswork.com
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Whoever orders the testing must sign the bottom of the Destination Maternity test request form. This will permit the lab to release the lab test
results directly to Destination Maternity Corp. Failure to sign this form or failure to advise the lab that you are a Destination Maternity Corp.
vendor will result in delays to the test process.
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Failure to use the Destination Maternity lab test request forms will result in improper testing, improper test pricing and testing delays.
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Failure to fill out the Destination Maternity lab test request form properly will delay the testing process.
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Failure to complete the CPSIA certificate information at the bottom of the lab test request forms will result in delay to the testing process.
* See following page for the Destination Maternity Lab Test Request Forms
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENT CONTINUED :
Lab Test Request Forms : Destination maternity Full Test Package & Pea Collection Test
Packages
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENT CONTINUED :
Lab Test Request Forms : Destination Maternity Protocol Test Packge
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Additional Color ways:
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All additional colors on order must be tested for colorfastness and PH value
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When testing additional color ways – 1 yard of each color to be tested is required
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Send the additional color fabric simultaneously with the fabric / samples sent for full testing
New Colors:
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All new colors adopted must be tested for colorfastness and PH value
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When testing new colors please choose the additional color way test package option on the Lab Test Request Form
Swim wear Colors:
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All new colors adopted must be dunk tested by Destination Maternity Corp. At production color approval stage (after
fabric quality is approved) the following is required for internal dunk testing:
*one half yard of each color on order (per style)
* Yardage for dunk testing should be sent automatically to the appropriate testing associate
* Internal results will be communicated via e-mail
Greige Fabric Commitments:
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Greige fabric commitments are subject to completion of lab testing.
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All new fabric adoptions should be preliminarily tested on available colors (bright or dark colors unless only pastel’s or
light’s will be used in bulk) in order to establish acceptable performance on the fabric prior to production.
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This preliminary testing may not be used in place of the required pre-production testing and should not be submitted for
approval at pre pro stage.
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Re-Orders & On Going Programs:
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Re-orders shipping more than 1 year past a previous shipment must be tested as a NEW program. This means new full fabric / Garment tests are
required * For new buying representatives or vendors the requirement will be 6 months until established.
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Re-Orders shipping less than 6 months from a previous shipment must be tested as a new program if any element of the order has changed. This
includes new factory, supplier, spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting, finishing or the addition of any embellishment/trim/heat seal/decoration. * For
new buying representatives or vendors the requirement will be 3 months until established.
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Any buying representative or vendor who are unsure of their re-order or on-going program status must contact the Testing Associate or Testing
Manager for confirmation.
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Approval of another time frame status other than the published time frame is subject to approval of Destination Maternity Corp. upper management.
New Programs:
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New programs must be fully tested under the appropriate Destination Maternity Test package
Re-Tests:
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All re-tests are the buying representative or vendor’s responsibility. On product re-tests, the previous test report number must be referenced on the
Lab Test Request Form.
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If a previous report number is not referenced, the full fabric and garment test may be performed upon the submission.
Garment Dye styles:
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Garment dye styles are required to have testing performed in garment form only. Garments must be production quality/color/fin ish exactly as bulk
production. No exceptions.
Additional Testing:
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Destination Maternity Corp. reserves the right to require any additional testing, deemed necessary, upon request
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Flammability Requirements:
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Destination Maternity Corp. does not permit the use of Class 2 or Class 3 flammability for its apparel fabrics. * Only
Class 1 fabrics will be permitted for Destination Maternity production.
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Vendors who attempt to use these fabrics for Destination Maternity Corp. production are subject to cancellation.
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All fabrics to be used for Infant apparel Styles for Destination Maternity must have flammability testing performed
(CPSC 16CFR-part 1610). Failure to comply will result in cancellation.
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All fabrics used for Baby Blankets must have baby blanket flammability testing performed. Failure to comply will
result in cancellation. Any exception to this requirement is subject to approval by the Testing Manager.
Formaldehyde Requirements:
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Destination Maternity Corp. does not permit lab testing or care label approval on fabrics that Fail outside the
Destination Maternity Corp. requirements listed for formaldehyde: ,<75ppm for Adult and < 20 ppm for Infant
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Fabrics to be used for Combo Mom / Baby styles must meet the Infant Formaldehyde requirement of <20 ppm not
the requirement for adult apparel. No exceptions
AZO Dye Requirements: Effective October 2008
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AZO Dye testing is required on all import styles shipped for Destination Maternity Corp. – no exceptions
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Destination Maternity Corp. does not permit lab testing or care label approval on fabrics that fail outside the
Destination Maternity requirement for AZO Dye Colorants: none detected up to 20 ppm
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All colors except White are to be tested for AZO Dye Colorants
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AZO dye is exhibited on all test menus, this means the lab must automatically run AZO dye however it is billed
separately outside the package price
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Infant Apparel Requirements:
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Infant apparel ( 9 mos. & under) produced for Destination Maternity Corp. is subject to the CPSIA, FTC and Cal
Prop 65 guidelines. Failure to comply to these guidelines will delay the testing process and orders will be subject to
cancellation.
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Care Label Closure Responsibility:
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The buying representative / vendor is responsible for the closure of the care label for the product they are providing for
Destination Maternity Corp.
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Care label closure is achieved by doing the following
1.Successfully completing all required testing under the Destination Maternity testing programs (full fabric, garment,
additional color way’s (if applicable) and re-tests if applicable - major testing failures)
2. Sending the fully completed test package (all test reports, testing recap and care label layout form) to the
appropriate testing associate or technical designer for review and approval
Care Label Requirements:
All care label layouts submitted to Destination Maternity Corp., must exhibit the following in order for approval
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French Translation – for all words exhibited on the label in English there must be the corresponding French Translation
(French translations are located on the web at wwot.motherswork.com)
USA care symbols that correspond with the care wording advised on the layout
Care Label Closure Turn Time:
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Care label approval and closure must be competed at pre production sample stage by the date confirmed in the T&A
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Turn time for care labels sent to Destination Maternity Corp. is 5 working days from the date received
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Any requests for RUSH testing turn time are at the discretion of the Destination Maternity Testing Department and are
based on testing volume
*See the following page for the Destination Maternity Care Label Layout form
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENT CONTINUED :
Care label Layout Form
5. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Buying Representative’s & Vendors
PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
Cancellations:
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Any Fabric that fails garment testing cannot be cut for production without a waiver from the Destination Maternity
Testing Department.
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Any garments cut from the fabric failing testing is at the risk of the buying representative or vendor and is subject
for cancellation
Customer Complaints:
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Customer complaints that relate to unacceptable consumer performance are subject to post production testing
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In the event of a complaint, stock samples will be pulled by Destination Maternity Corp. and sent to BVCPS/ USA
Lab for testing for the advised performance complaint. Destination Maternity Corp. reserves the right to run
additional tests that may relate to the complaint.
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If post production testing shows a failure outside of the production approved testing the buying representative or
vendor will be alerted via e mail for resolution
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Failed post production testing will be paid for by the buying representative or vendor
Compliance:
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Deficiencies in compliance with these terms may result in charge backs as specified herein or elsewhere
6. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Mothers Work Certified Lab’s
CERTIFIED LAB’S RESPONSIBILITY’S:
The Destination Maternity Corp. Certified lab’s are responsible for accurate reporting of test reports and for
maintaining the Destination Maternity test reporting protocol as agreed upon. The information below outlines these
responsibility’s:
Communication and Notification:
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The lab will notify the originating buying representative / vendor if a test request form or fabric/garment
submittal is incomplete or insufficient. Until proper information and/or additional fabric/garment submittal is
received. The testing will be placed on hold.
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The lab will communicate any issues, typo’s, errors exhibited on any reports completed for Destination
Maternity Corp.
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The lab will notify all buying representatives / vendors, and Destination Maternity Corp. of any pending lab
closures due to a holiday, system upgrade, or natural disaster.
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The lab will immediately notify the buying representative / vendor and Destination Maternity Corp. of any
delay in processing of Destination Maternity test reports
Lab Test Request Forms:
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The lab will enforce, generate, and maintain use of the most current versions of the Destination Maternity lab
test request forms.
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The lab will not substitute or generate out dated or invalid copies of the Destination Maternity lab test request
forms.
6. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Mothers Work Certified Lab’s
CERTIFIED LAB’S RESPONSIBILITY’S CONTINUED:
Test Evaluation and Reporting:
The lab will complete all testing and evaluate the test results (See Destination Maternity test packages). They will rate
the product by:
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PASS – The product provides good overall consumer serviceability and requires no improvement.
2)
FAIL – The product has deficiencies of such severity that customer dissatisfaction will likely result and / or
non –compliance of Destination Maternity Corp. testing standards or regulatory requirements. The product
cannot be sold until improvements are made.
3)
The lab will complete hard copy report in the “REPORT” form including reasons for failure and
recommendations for improvements in the case of FAIL rating.
4)
The lab will confirm recommended fiber content, care label wording and USA care symbols, based on the
test results.
5)
Passing test reports – The complete hard copy report (including all swatches) and the testing invoice will be
mailed to the buying representative or vendor who ordered the testing. Tested specimens will be returned as
well unless otherwise advised by the buying representative or vendor.
6)
Failing test reports – The complete hard copy report (including all swatches) will be automatically be redirected and mailed to the Destination Maternity corporate office instead of the buying representative or
vendor. Testing invoice will be mailed to buying representative or vendor. Tested specimens may or may not
be requested depending on the failures. Destination Maternity Corp. reserves the right to request any and all
tested specimens in order to expedite testing waivers or determine appropriate course of action for
production.
6. TEST PROCEDURES & PROTOCOL’S:
Mothers Work Certified Lab’s
CERTIFIED LAB’S RESPONSIBILITY’S CONTINUED:
Test Evaluation and Reporting:
The lab will e-mail test reports (in the “report” form / PDF format) to the following recipients:
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Buying representative or vendor who ordered the testing
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Destination Maternity Corp. - Att: Mari Alessi-Kowalski at: [email protected]
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Destination Maternity Corp. - Att: Karen Stiles at: [email protected]
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Any additional Destination Maternity recipients listed for CC on the lab test request form
Testing Release Form:
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Whoever orders the testing must sign the bottom of the Destination Maternity test request form. This will permit the
lab to release the lab test results directly to Destination Maternity Corp.
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Failure to sign the test request form or advise the lab that you are a Destination Maternity buying representative or
vendor will result in delays to the testing process. Buying representatives and vendors will be held responsible for
these delays not the lab.
7. TESTING INFORMATION ON
THE WEB
TESTING INFORMATION ON THE DESTINATION MATERNITY
WEBSITE:
The following testing information is posted on the Destination Maternity
Website: wwot.motherswork.com
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Import & Market Buy Testing Manuals
Test Menus – all divisions
Lab Test Request forms – all divisions
Care label layout forms
Regulatory alerts
Testing alerts
French Translations for care labeling purposes
AZO dye information
CPSIA information
Protocol Testing Folder with all hard lines / Baby Protocols
8. TESTING TEAM CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Testing Associate: Endia Johnson:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone 215-873-2200 ext. 2839
Testing Categories:
Career suiting ( all divisions except pea collection),
Outerwear ( All divisions except pea collection)
Sleep wear (All divisions)
Active wear (All divisions)
Knit tops-includes nursing (All divisions)
Knit bottoms (All divisions)
Swimwear (All divisions)
Sweaters (Motherhood & Oh Baby)
Market Buy Testing (Pea, Pea Collection)
Market Buy Testing Trainer
Sr. Tech Designer : Maria Norman
E-Mail: [email protected]
PHONE: 215-873-2200 ext. 2353
Testing Categories:
Bra’s, panties, innerwear (All divisions)
Import Testing Trainer
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Testing Associate / Tech Apprentice: Amy Rogan:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone 215-873-2200 ext. 2511
Testing Categories:
Woven Tops-includes nursing (All divisions except
pea collection)
Dresses (All divisions except pea collection)
Casual woven bottoms (All divisions)
Pant sets / short sets (All divisions)
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Sr. Tech Designer : Valeria Capizzi
E-Mail: [email protected]
PHONE: 215-873-2200 ext. 2806
Testing Categories:
Sweaters (Pea & pea collection)
Woven Tops (Pea & pea collection)
Dresses & Jackets (Pea & pea collection)
Outerwear (Pea & pea collection)
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Testing Manager: Mari Alessi-Kowalski
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone 215-873-2200 ext. 2838
9. CERTIFIED LABS CONTACT
INFORMATION
Destination Maternity Corp. Global Account Managers: USA
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BVCPS Lab ( Bureau Veritas) & TTI:
Contact: Dan Pacheco, Senior Program Manager
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone 508-844-2734
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Destination Maternity Corp. Global Account Managers:
Europe & Far East
ITS (Intertek Testing Services) & FITI:
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Contact: Canan Sahin, Textile Engineer
E-Mail: [email protected]
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TUV SUD:
Contact: Kent Slaby, Business Development Director
Softlines & Textiles
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone (518) 697-0434, (877) 888-4474
ICQ Global: Italy only
Contact: Sara Tusino, Key Account
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone:++39-031768403
Contact: Seemanta Mitra, Manager - Retail Initiative
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 973-924- 2552
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Ekoteks: Turkey & Egypt only
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Certintex Lab: Peru Only
Contact: John F.Gallagher JR., Technical Manager
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 511 356-0140 Ext. 218
Nextel : 813*6631
10. Baby Product Testing
Destination Maternity Corp. is committed to compliance to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 2008,
Cal prop 65 and FTC labeling guidelines. Effective immediately all baby products need to be tested for CPSIA , Cal prop and FTC
labeling compliance
All buying representatives or vendors who are providing baby products to Destination Maternity is required to submit full and complete
testing as per the DMAT protocols exhibited on the Destination Maternity Website.
In order to be compliant to the DMAT testing program requirements you are required to do the following:
1.
Log onto the web: wwot.motherswork.com and click on the Testing Manual Icon
2.
Once in the manual click on the Consumer product safety improvement act icon – read through the CPSIA information if you
are not already informed.
3.
Locate the Protocol Testing Folder. Inside this folder are the protocols for all Baby Product Testing. Locate the protocol Icon
that is applicable to your product. Review it against the testing you have on hand for your product. If you are missing any
testing under the protocol you must immediately arrange for the testing to be completed on the product you are shipping to
DMAT Corp. If you do not have any testing on your baby product you must immediately arrange for testing with BVCPS Lab.
This is the only lab certified to perform baby product testing for Destination Maternity Corp.
4.
Within the Protocol Testing folder is the hard lines / protocol lab test request form – when sending testing to the lab this form
must be filled out in its entirety and sent with the baby products for testing. Failure to provide this form and all requried
information will result in delays to the testing.
5.
IMPORTANT: Any vendors providing baby products such as pacifiers, bibs, toys (plush, bath, regular) & Rattles must
provide full and compliant testing to the Destination Maternity Protocol listed on our website for these products. This testing
is due by Feb 10th 2008 or Week ending date 2/13/2009 or your product is subject to removal from our stores.
6.
Any baby products outside the ones listed above for the Feb 10th – Feb 13th date require testing under our written protocols.
This testing must be completed 30 days prior to delivery date – no exceptions. Testing should be sent to the following testing
team members [email protected] & [email protected] and CC your buyer.
7.
If you cannot find the specific protocol for the baby product you are providing to Destination Maternity please contact Mari
Alessi-Kowalski at [email protected] for help.
8.
Failure to arrange, troubleshoot and provide the required baby product testing on time will result in serious delay to the
testing cycle and possible cancellation to the style in question.
9.
There are no exceptions allowed to the Destination Maternity Baby product protocol testing. Destination Maternity Corp.
requires full compliance.