General Quality Standards for Woven and Knitted Fabrics

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1 General Quality Standards for Woven and Knitted Fabrics FIBRE COMPOSITION FABRIC WEIGHT single fibre no tolerance blends =/- 3% declared fibre to be on c+c tolerance =/- 5% fabrics WOVEN Fabrics KNITTED Fabrics KNITTED Fabrics PRODUCTGROUP NIGHTWEAR, HOMEWEAR, BEACHWEAR, UNDERWEAR NIGHTWEAR, HOMEWEAR, BEACHWEAR BRA, UNDERWEAR woven tops woven bottoms knitted tops+bottoms tricot top+bottom Dimensional stability to washing BS EN ISO 6330 : oc line warp: - 2% warp: - 2% warp: - 2% l non-elastane blends dry weft: - 2% weft: - 2% weft: - 2% w BS EN ISO 6330 : oc line warp: - 3% warp: - 5% warp: - 5% elastane blends dry weft: - 8% weft: - 5%/+2% weft: - 5%/+2% BS EN ISO 6330 : oc line before reducing warp: - 8% warp: - 8% warp: - 8% garments/ fabrics with reduced dry weft: - 8% weft: - 8% weft: - 8% shrinkage by wash or finish 40 oc line after reducing warp: - 4% warp: - 4% warp: - 4% dry weft: - 4% weft: - 4% weft: - 4% BS EN ISO 6330 : oc line warp: - 2% swimwear dry weft: - 2% Appearance after wash wash 5 rating 4 rating 4 rating 4 wash as recommended care times no obvious change no obvious change no obvious change Colour fastness to: Rubbing dry: BS EN ISO105X12:2002 wet: Washing 40o C change: 4 4 flour :3 4 BS EN ISO 105/C06 : 1997 staining: 4 4 [contrast colurs: 4-5] flour :4 4 [contrast colours: 4-5] Ironing change: BS EN ISO 105/X11 staining: Light outerwear 20hr underwear 10hr BS EN ISO 105/B02 (xenon) scale flour :4 3-4 Water change: 4 4 flour :3 4 BS EN ISO 105/E01:1996 staining: 4 4 [contrast colours: 4-5] flour :4 4 [contrast colours: 4-5] Perspiration change: 4 4 flour :3 4 BS EN ISO 105/E04 staining: 4 4 [contrast colours: 4-5] flour :4 4 for white bras only: colorfastness to phenolic yellowing method : BS EN ISO 105-X18: slight staining white and off-white fabrics only require colour fastness to washing and to light. Exception: fabric is used with a contrast or as a contrast. Make laboratory aware! Flammability class A: 520mm trip thread not severd in less than 15 sec <88g/m2 EN ISO 6941/EN 1103 ALL NIGHTWEAR: adult nightwear including surface flash test all fabrics < 88g/m2 brushed class B: 520mm trip thread not severd in less than 10 sec + surface flash all homewear + all nightwear fabrics ALL NIGHTWEAR: adult nightwear including surface flash test - - Print durability BE EN ISO 105/C06: assess colours separate and together as one design 4 Pilling resistance ISO pillingbox(bs 5811) ISO martindale brushed [ cycles] 3/4 (2.000 cycles) brushed [ cycles] 3-4 (2.000 cycles) Spirality BS 2819 (beforeandafter wash) Tensile strength ISO Seam strength BS EN ISO :1999 Seam slippage BS EN ISO & 2 :2004 Tear strength BS EN ISO :2000 Abrasion resistance [Martindale] BS EN ISO :1999 wash 5 times test following directive 96/73/EC as amended by 2006/EC+73/44/EEC required weight against tested weight and difference shown in % [ISO 3801] tops 22 dan not applicable bottoms 30 dan more than 12 kg ; contrast warp/weft > 6kg 6mm at 10kg ; contrast warp/weft only 3mm tops 1.0 dan bottoms 1.6 dan 3% tops cycles/9kpa bttms cycles/9kpa Bursting strength BS EN ISO : Odeur smell DIN standard grade = 3 distinct smell The sample is placed in a close container for a certain period (about 1 day). Then 3 examinars will assess the odour of the sample and rate the result from 0 to 4 i.e. Swimwear (woven/ knit) BS EN ISO 105/E03 colour fastness to chlorinated water 3-4 BS EN ISO 105/E02 colour fastness to seawater 3-4 BS EN ISO 105/B02 colour fastness to light [40 hr] 3-4 BS EN ISO 105/C06 : 1997 colour fastness to washing 40oC 3-4 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS [REACH] REACH: list of most common restricted substances and where they can be found mandatory testing required; see more detailing separate page 5% % kpa for base fabrics with guarantee on bulk - 6mm at 12kg ; contrast warp/weft only 3mm for padded articles [foam]: be aware that MDA is as well a hazardous substance listed in REACH Annex XIV and should not be used [foams] HKM Supplier Manual Quality Standards

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4 General Quality Standards for Accessories and Hosiery ACCESSOIRES MADE IN WOVEN FABRICS FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF QUALITY STANDARDS FOR WOVEN FABRICS ACCESSOIRES MADE IN KNITTED FABRICS FOLLOW DIRECTIONS OF QUALITY STANDARDS FOR KNIT FABRICS Appearance after wash proceed if attached to garment no wash or handwash care rating 4 / contrast colours: 4-5 wash as recommended care 5 times remove decorative object before garment wash no obvious change Colour fastness to: Rubbing dry: BS EN ISO105X12:2002 wet: Light expose to light 20hr BS EN ISO 105/B02 (xenon) scale n/a 4 Water change: 4 n/a 4 BS EN ISO 105/E01:1996 staining: 4 n/a 4-5 Print durability assess colours separate and together as one design BE EN ISO 105/C06: Pilling resistance brushed 2-3 brushed 2-3 ISO pillingbox (BS 5811) 3-4 [ cycles] 3-4 [ cycles] ISO martindale 3-4 (2.000 cycles) 3-4 (2.000 cycles) Spirality BS 2819 (beforeandafter wash) wash 5 times n/a 5% n/a Embellishment like buttons, beads, sequences, other grippable components Torque&Tension components should be attached in a safe manner minimal removal EN 71 as a guideline Small Parts for beads, sequences etc. knot thread after 3 pieces of attachment force: 90N Bursting strength components should be attached in a safe manner minimal removal EN 71 as a guideline for beads, sequences etc. knot thread after 3 pieces of attachment force: 90N Other special accessories Sunglasses BS EN 1836 :2005 Bracelets, chains Nickel release EN rubbing test Cadmium release EN 1122 öko-tex 200 PRODUCTGROUP 0,2 µg/ cm²/ week 100 mg/kg 0,1 ppm Bracelets, chains, decoratice straps, strapholder,etc. more details on following pages,+ CE marking All metal components have to be ferrous free HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS [REACH] REACH: list of most common restricted substances and where they can be found mandatory testing required; see more detailing separate pages Footwear, Socks, Hosiery in-house Footwear outer Cellulosics Polyester Wool & Silk Prints; Silicon Coated fabrics Easy Care Fabrics Metal Components Plastic Components Leather Azo Dyes Allergenic disperse dyes Carcinogenic disperse dyes NPEO Formaldehyde PFOS Nickel Cadmium Phthalates PCP Cr(VI) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Dimethyl Fumerate (DMFU) can neither be used in sachets added to footwear or accessoires. HKM Supplier Manual Quality Standards Accesories

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7 Bra department obliged test obliged in special case General Test per product group Bra's Lingerie extra for white and off white fabrics Dimension Stability to washing Colour fastness to rubbing Colour fastness to wash Colour fastness to light Colour fastness to perspiration Print durability Pilling contrast staining Appearance after wash phenolic yellowing test (BS EN ISO 105-X18:2007) when combined with contrast fabr. white & light colour padded bra's only all fabrics and materials have to comply to REACH standards be aware that MDA is as well a hazardous substance listed in REACH Annex XIV and should not be used [foams] special cases/ extra tests Embellishment like button, beads, sequences, other grippable components: torque and tension test (EN 71 as guideline) (minimal removal force of 90N) small parts plastic: Cadmium release (EN 1122) small parts metal: Nickel Release test (EN 12472) note: all metal parts also have to be ferrous free

8 Underwear department obliged test General Test per product group Dimension Stability to washing Colour fastness to rubbing Colour fastness to wash Colour fastness to light Colour fastness to perspiration Print durability Pilling Spirality contrast staining Appearance after wash Underwear Tops Underwear bottoms extra for white and off white fabrics when combined with contrast fabr. all fabrics and materials have to comply to REACH standards be aware that MDA is as well a hazardous substance listed in REACH Annex XIV and should not be used [foams] special cases/ extra tests Embellishment like button, beads, sequences, other grippable components: torque and tension test (EN 71 as guideline) (minimal removal force of 90N) small parts plastic: Cadmium release (EN 1122) small parts metal: Nickel Release test (EN 12472) note: all metal parts also have to be ferrous free

9 Sports Activewear department obliged test General Test per product group Sports & Activewear Extra for brushed and raised fabrics Dimension Stability to washing Colour fastness to rubbing Colour fastness to wash Colour fastness to light Colour fastness to perspiration Flammability [incl.surface flash] Print durability Pilling Spirality contrast staining Appearance after wash Abrasion resistance [martindale] BS EN ISO : 1999 all fabrics and materials have to comply to REACH standards be aware that MDA is as well a hazardous substance listed in REACH Annex XIV and should not be used [foams] special cases/ extra tests Embellishment like button, beads, sequences, other grippable components: torque and tension test (EN 71 as guideline) (minimal removal force of 90N) small parts plastic: Cadmium release (EN 1122) small parts metal: Nickel Release test (EN 12472) note: all metal parts also have to be ferrous free

10 Nightwear department obliged test General Test per product group Nightwear Homewear Extra for brushed and raised fabrics Dimension Stability to washing Colour fastness to rubbing Colour fastness to wash Colour fastness to light Colour fastness to perspiration Flammability [incl.surface flash] Print durability Pilling Spirality contrast staining Appearance after wash Abrasion resistance [martindale] BS EN ISO : 1999 all fabrics and materials have to comply to REACH standards be aware that MDA is as well a hazardous substance listed in REACH Annex XIV and should not be used [foams] special cases/ extra tests Embellishment like button, beads, sequences, other grippable components: torque and tension test (EN 71 as guideline) (minimal removal force of 90N) small parts plastic: Cadmium release (EN 1122) small parts metal: Nickel Release test (EN 12472) note: all metal parts also have to be ferrous free

11 Swimwear department obliged test General Test per product group Swimwear Beachwear Dimension Stability to washing Colour fastness to rubbing Colour fastness to wash Colour fastness to light Colour fastness to seawater Colour fastness to chlorinated water Colour fastness to perspiration Print durability Pilling Spirality (only for knitted) contrast staining Appearance after wash all fabrics and materials have to comply to REACH standards be aware that MDA is as well a hazardous substance listed in REACH Annex XIV and should not be used [foams] special cases/ extra tests Embellishment like button, beads, sequences, other grippable components: torque and tension test (EN 71 as guideline) (minimal removal force of 90N) small parts plastic: Cadmium release (EN 1122) small parts metal: Nickel Release test (EN 12472) note: all metal parts also have to be ferrous free c/f to washing + chlor-/seawater does incl. small parts/embellishements

12 General Test per product group Dimension Stability to washing Colour fastness to rubbing Colour fastness to wash Colour fastness to water Colour fastness to perspiration Pulltest Print durability Appearance after wash Pilling REACH/ CHEMICAL TESTING Azo dyes formaldehyde phthalates cadmium MDA ( foams) Torque and tension test* Nipple covers + Fashion Only fashion Only fashion Only fashion Only fashion product specific Bra straps product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific Stick on bra + One piece bra Bikini push up foam Bra accessories Washing bag Push up pads Bra extender Fashion clip Fashion tape Low back straps Clear straps Comfy bra straps *EN 71 as guideline * ALL Fabrics and materials have to comply to REACH standards Pls see general quality standards for accessories and Hoisery for all reach testing be aware that MDA is as well a hazardous substance listed in REACH Annes XIV and should not be used (Foams)

13 General Accessories General Test per product group Hats Eye Mask Umbrella make up bag Garter Gloves Footwear outerwear Footwear Homewear Jewelery Bags (Sports,beach) Socks Hoisery Pareo PHYSICAL TESTING Dimension Stability to washing If washable If washable Colour fastness to rubbing Sole + Fabric Sole + Fabric Colour fastness to wash if washable if washable Colour fastness to light Colour fastness to chlorinated water Colour fastness to water Colour fastness to seawater Colour fastness to perspiration Shower resistance Torque and tension product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific Print durability if printed if printed if printed if printed if printed if printed if printed if printed if printed if printed if printed contrast staining See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases See special cases Appearance after wash if washable Pilling product specific product specific product specific If washable If washable product specific REACH/ CHEMICAL TESTING Nickel Release product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific Cadmium test product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific Phthalates product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific product specific * ALL Fabrics and materials have to comply to REACH standards Pls see general quality standards for accessories and Hoisery for all reach testing be aware that MDA is as well a hazardous substance listed in REACH Annes XIV and should not be used (Foams) Special cases/ extra tests Embellishment like buttons, beads, sequinces, other grippable components: Torque and tension (EN 71 as guideline) (minimal removal force of 90N) Small parts plastic: Cadmium release (EN 1122) Small parts metal: Nickel release test (EN 12472) note: all metal parts also have to be ferrous free Contrast staining: only if contrast fabrics + colours are used in the design Socks/Footwear with anti-skid dots: dots have to be tested on Colour fastness to rubbing Dimethyl Fumerate (DMFU) can neither be used in sachets added to footwear or accessoires Fake suede sole: If product is washable do the colourfastness to wash test and garment durability test = x 5 washes to asses colour. loss /stability/rubbing over all if the product stands up to a customers expectation of the life cycle of the product. Footwear with TPR sole: test sole on colour fastness to rubbing EN ISO / EN ISO Sunglasses: Have to be CE marked! 12311:2013 When glass is claimed to be UV protective over Cat. 1 it has to be documented and reported. The european Wholesoale sunglass standard EN 1836:2005 has four transmittance ratings: ''0'' for insufficient UV protection ''2'' for sufficient UHV protection, '6'' for good UHV protectiond and ''7'' for ''full'' UHVV protection, meaning that no more than 5% of the 380 nm rays are transmitted. In audition to filtering, the standards also lists requirements for minium robustness, labeling, materials (non-toxic for skin contact and not combustible) and lack of protrusions (to avoid harm when wearing them). Hot water bottle Design and construction The standard requires hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to meet specified physical properties for capacity, thickness and filling characteristics. Performance The mandatory standard requires hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to meet performance requirements for: structural integrity - stopper leakage -strength of seams - pressure resistance tests. Labelling The mandatory standard requires hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to provide warnings on and accompanying goods. Some examples of warning include: Do not use boiling water. WARNING HOT WATER BOTTLES CAN CAUSE BURNS. AVOID PROLONGED DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE SKIN. Testing Hot Water Bottle While the mandatory standard includes some features you can visually check, it also specifies testing to ensure hot water bottles meet requirements for design, construction, performance and labelling. Suppliers need to organise testing through specialist laboratories with the right skills, experience and equipment.

14 Hazardous chemicals AZO DYESTUFF from which arylamines can be split of under reductive conditions commonly found in Cellulose, Polyester, Wool, Silk, Prints LIMIT 30mg/kg TEST METHOD 35 LMBG (German Law regarding food and consumer goods) TEXTILES IN GENERAL Method B , January 1998 (=EN ) LEATHER Method B , January 1998 (= ISO/TS 17234) TEXTILES CONTAINING POLYESTER Method B , January 1998 (= EN ) LEGISLATION EU Directive 2002/61/EEC, 19th Amendment Council Directive 76/769 ( ) FOLLOWING AZO SUBSTANCES ARE FORBIDDEN INDEX NUMBER CAS NUMBER 1 Biphenyl-4-ylamin 4-aminobiphenyl xenylamine Benzidine chloro-o-toluidine naphtylamine o-aminoazotoluene 4-amino-2',3-dimethylazobenzene o-tolylazo-otoluidine 6 5-nitro-o-toluidine chloroaniline methoxy-m-phenylenediamine ,4'-methylenedialinline ,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane 10 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine 3,3'-dichlorobinphenyl '-ylenediamine 11 3,3-dimethoxybenzidine X ,3-dimethylbenzidine ,4'-bi-o-toluidine 13 4,4'-methylenedi-o-toluidine methoxy-m-toluidine p-cresdine 15 4,4'-metylene-bis-(2-chloro-aniline) ,2'-dichloro-4,4'-methylenedianiline 16 4,4'-oxydianiline ,4'-thiodianiline o-toluidine X aminotoluene 19 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine ,4,5-trimethylaniline o-anisidine (2-methoxyanilin) ,4-xylidine ,6-xylidine amino azobenzene HKM Supplier Manual

15 Hazardous chemicals ALLERGENETIC DISPERSE DYES commonly found in Polyester TEST METHOD Thin layer chromatography and Liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry DIN (draft) previously known as DIN NMP 512 LEGISLATION 30 LMBG (Lebensmittel- und bedarfsgegenständegesetzes, Food and commodity Law in Germany) FOLLOWING ALLERGENIC SUBSTANCES ARE FORBIDDEN C.I. STRUCTURE NUMBER CAS NUMBER LIMIT 1 C.I. Disperse Blue 1 C.I Not detectable 2 C.I. Disperse Blue 3 C.I Not detectable 3 C.I. Disperse Blue 7 C.I mg/liter 4 C.I. Disperse Blue 26 C.I mg/liter 5 C.I. Disperse Blue mg/liter 6 C.I. Disperse Blue mg/liter 7 C.I. Disperse Blue mg/liter 8 C.I. Disperse Blue mg/liter 9 C.I. Disperse Brown mg/liter 10 C.I. Disperse Orange 1 C.I mg/liter 11 C.I. Disperse Orange 3 C.I mg/liter 12 C.I. Disperse Orange 76/37 C.I mg/liter 13 C.I. Disperse Red 1 C.I mg/liter 14 C.I. Disperse Red 11 C.I mg/liter 15 C.I. Disperse Red 17 C.I mg/liter 16 C.I. Disperse Yellow 1 C.I mg/liter 17 C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 C.I mg/liter 18 C.I. Disperse Yellow 9 C.I mg/liter 18 C.I. Disperse Yellow 23 C.I mg/liter 19 C.I. Disperse Yellow mg/liter 20 C.I. Disperse Yellow mg/liter

16 Hazardous chemicals CARCINOGENIC DYESTUFF commonly found in Polyester TEST METHOD Thin layer chromatography and Liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry DIN (draft) previously known as DIN NMP 512 LEGISLATION EU Directive 67/548, last 91/326 EU Directive 76/769, last 1999/43/EC LIMIT 20ppm FOLLOWING CARCINOGENIC SUBSTANCES ARE FORBIDDEN C.I. STRUCTURE NUMBER CAS NUMBER 1 C.I. Acid Red 26 C.I C.I. Basic Red 9 C.I C.I. Direct Black 38 C.I C.I. Direct Blue 6 C.I C.I. Direct Red 28 C.I C.I. Disperse Blue 1 C.I C.I. Disperse Yellow 3 C.I C.I. Basic Violet 14 C.I C.I. Disperse Orange 11 C.I

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19 Hazardous chemicals DYES CAUSING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS LIMIT Banned during production TEST METHOD Thin layer chromatography and Liquid chromatography - mass spectrometry LEGISLATION EU General Product Safety (GPS) Directive 95/59/EEC EU Product Liability (PL) Directive 85/374/EEC FOLLOWING SUBSTANCE IS FORBIDDEN AND CAUSES ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS INDEX NUMBER 1 Navy Blue NPEO = NONYLPHENOL POLYETHOXYLATE commonly found in Cellulose and Wool/Silk LEGISLATION 2003/53/EC not more than 0,1 % per mass PFOS = PERFLUOROOCTANE SULFONATES commonly found in Coated Fabrics must be less than 0,001 mg / m2

20 Hazardous chemicals CHLORINATED ORGANIC CARRIERS LIMIT 1 mg/ kg (total) TEST METHOD Extraction with dichloromenthane, Gaschromatography - Mass spectrometry LEGISLATION EU Directive 76/769 FOLLOWING CLORINATED ORGANIC CARRIERS ARE FORBIDDEN 1 Dichlorobenzenes 2 Trichlorobenzenes 3 Tetrachlorobenzenes 4 Pentachlorobenzenes 5 Hexachlorobenzenes 6 Chlorotoluenes 7 Dichlorotoluenes 8 Trichlorotoluenes 9 Tetrachlorotoluenes 10 Pentachlorotoluenes

21 Hazardous chemicals ph VALUE, FORMALDEHYDE, commonly found in Cellulose, Prints, Easy care fabrics, Leather LEGISLATION EU General Product Safety (GPS) Directive 95/59/EEC EU Product Liability (PL) Directive 85/374/EEC FOLLOWING ph VALUE IS REQUIRED LIMIT TEST METHOD ph Value (contact with skin) ISO ph Value (no contact with skin) ISO LEGISLATION French Legislation on hazardous chemicals 97/0141/F FOLLOWING FORMALDEHYDE IS FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD Textiles 20 mg/ kg (babywear) DIN EN ISO ( ) similar to Japanese 75 mg/ kg (worn to skin) harmful substance - Containing Household Products 300 mg/ kg (outerwear) Control Law No. 112 Leather components 150 mg/ kg pr DIN 53315, 06/96 Wood 0,1 ppm v/v Emission test EN 717-part 1 PCP = CHLORINATED PHENOLS commonly found in LIMIT Leather 0,5 mg/kg LEGISLATION EU Directive 76/769 FOLLOWING CLORINATED PHENOLS ARE FORBIDDEN 1 Pentachlorophenol 2 Tetrachlorophenol TEST METHOD 1 Printed polyester a Extraction with ASE or alkaline extraction (KOH) b Sample preparation according to method 35 LMBG B , dated 06/2001 c Determination according to method 35 LMBG B , dated 06/2001 with GC-MS (or with GC-ECD) 2 Textiles and leather a Extraction and sample preparation according to method LMBG B , dated 06/2001 b Determination according to method 35 LMBG B , dated 06/2001 with GC-MS (or with GC-ECD)

22 Hazardous chemicals LEGISLATION EU General Product Safety (GPS) Directive 95/59/EEC EU Product Liability (PL) Directive 85/374/EEC FOLLOWING ORGANOTIN COMPOUND ARE FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD 1 Tributyltin (TBT) 1,0 mg/kg Extraction with water/ ethanol/hexan DIN Dibutyltin (DBT) 1,0 mg/kg Extraction with water/ ethanol/hexan DIN LEGISLATION EU Directive 2002/45 FOLLOWING CHLORINATED PARAFFIN IS FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD 1 Clorinated paraffins short-chain 2002/45/EC 100 mg/kg Extraction with organic solvent Determination by Gaschromatography-Mass spectrometry LEGISLATION EU Directive 76/769 FOLLOWING PHTHALATES IS FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD 1 All Phthalates Sum of all phthalates: 0,05% (500 mg/kg) Extraction with organic solvent All articles, for all ages and whether or not designed for, Determination by Gaschromatography-Mass spectrometry or indeed capable of, being placed in the mouth.

23 Hazardous chemicals DMF = DI-METHYL-FORMADIDE, POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS FOLLOWING DI-METHYL-FORMADIDE (DMF) IS FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD Di-Methyl-Formadide Ban on usage Solvent extraction Analysis by since May 2009 Gaschromatography - Liquid chromatography or Liquid chromatography - Mass spectrometry Dimethyl Fumerate (DMFU) can neither be used in sachets added to footwear or accessoires. Dimethyl Fumarate, known to cause physical reactions like dermatitis or allergies, has been completely banned from the European market in all kinds of consumer products since May 1, On March 17, 2009, the European Commission took the decision (2009/251/EC), banning the use of Dimethyl fumarate (DMFU). Any consumer product that contains DMFU in concentrations greater than 0,1 mg/kg shall not be placed on or made available in any EU market on or after May 1, Also the use of sachets containing DMFU, which are fixed inside furniture or added to footwear/accessories boxes is forbidden. PAH = POLYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS FOLLOWING POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBON IS FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD Polyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH's) Benzo(a) pyrene 20 mg/kg intended use skin contact < 30 seconds EN 1103 before and after washing Benzo(a) pyrene 1 mg/kg intended use skin contact > 30 seconds Sum of 16 PAH's (EPA) 200 mg/kg intended use skin contact < 30 seconds Sum of 16 PAH's (EPA) 10 mg/kg intended use skin contact > 30 seconds MDA Diaminodiphenylmethane [MDA] used as hardener in adhesives [ foams]

24 Hazardous chemicals METALS LEGISLATION EU Directive Directive 76/769 EU Directive Directive 91/338, Annex I, FOLLOWING CADMIUM IS FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD Cadmium [CD] (and its compounds) 100 mg/kg EN ,1 ppm öko tex standard 200 LEGISLATION 30 LMBG (Lebensmittel- und bedarfsgegenständegesetzes, Food and commodity Law in Germany FOLLOWING METALS ARE FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD Chromium VI 3 mg/kg DIN Pre-extraction for coloured leather use of Dionex Chromium 2,0 ppm Öko-tex 200 LEGISLATION EU Directive 94/27, O J L 188 of , part of EU Directive 76/769 FOLLOWING METALS ARE FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD Nickel (for consumer goods such as jewellery, snap fasteners, 0,2 µg/ cm²/ week EN press buttons, zip fasteners, etc., which can come into EN 1811 contact with the human skin for a longer period) rubbing test bio availability 4,0 ppm öko-tex 200 [only for ökotex label} Nickel (additionally articles) not detectible pren LEGISLATION Specific Legislation in preparation EU General Product Safety (GPS) Directive 95/59/EEC EU Product Liability (PL) Directive 85/374/EEC FOLLOWING METALS ARE FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD Lead (Pb) 100 mg/kg Microwave treatment Arsenic (As) 1,0 ppm Öko-tex 200 Mercury (Hg) 0,02 ppm Öko-tex 200 Copper (Cu) (not for anorganic materials) 50,0 ppm Öko-tex 200 Cobalt (Co) 4,0 ppm for rest Öko-tex 200 Antimony (Sb) 30,0 ppm Öko-tex 200 LEGISLATION EU Product Liability (PL) Directive 85/374/EEC FOLLOWING CORROSION OF METAL PARTS IS FORBIDDEN LIMIT TEST METHOD Corrosion of metal parts metal parts must not EN part show corrosion FOLLOWING HARMFUL OBJECTS ARE FORBIDDEN Needles and needle parts Staples Pins

25 Hazardous chemicals ALL PRODUCTS* MUST COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING STANDARDS DIRECTIVE 1 Fibre Content Labeling EC 96/ 74 2 Care Labeling ISO Shoe Material Pictograms EC 94/ 11 4 Safety for accessories EN 71 5 Flammability BS EN 14878/EN 1108 [ fabrics< 88g/m2] 6 Fashion Eyewear CE marking** 7 Sunglasses*** 8 Hot Water Bottles **** BS EN 1836 :2005 see below * ALL PRODUCTS: In addition to fabrics and articles of clothing and fashion accessories, we also mean trimmings, packing materials, hangers, etc. which are delivered either on or as part of the merchandies or separately. ** CE marking is a declaration by the supplier that the product meets all the provisions of the relevant legislation laid down in what are known as Approach Directives. The marking certifies that a product has met European Directives regarding consumer safety, health or environmental requirements. By affixing the CE marking to a product, the manufacturer declares that it meets EU safety and health and environmental requirements. *** Sunglasses The European Wholesale sunglass standard EN 1836:2005 has four transmittance ratings: "0" for insufficient UV protection, "2" for sufficient UHV protection, "6" for good UHV protection and "7" for "full" UHVV protection, meaning that no more than 5 % of the 380 nm rays are transmitted. In addition to filtering, the standard also lists requirements for minimum robustness, labeling, materials (non-toxic for skin contact and not combustible) and lack of protrusions (to avoid harm when wearing them). **** Hot Water Bottle The standard requires hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to meet specified physical properties for capacity, thickness and filling characteristic. The mandatory standard requires hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to meet performance requirements for: structural integrity stopper leakage strength of seams pressure resistance tests. The mandatory standard requires hot water bottles manufactured from rubber and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to provide warnings on and accompanying goods. Do not use boiling water. WARNING HOT WATER BOTTLES CAN CAUSE BURNS. AVOID PROLONGED DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE SKIN. While the mandatory standard includes some features you can visually check, it also specifies testing to ensure hot water bottles meet requirements for design, construction, performance and labelling. Suppliers need to organise testing through specialist laboratories with the right skills, experience and equipment. The KCA logo must appear on the packaging of all products that will, when disposed of, qualify as small chemical waste. FLAME RETARDENTS all are forbidden, especially those listed below FOLLOWING FLAME RETARDENTS ARE FORBIDDEN TEST METHOD CAS NUMBER 1 Tris- (2,3 dibromopropyl)- phosphate (TRIS) Extraction with MeOH LC-MS Tris - (aziridinyl) - phosphineoxide (TEPA) Extraction with KOH/Headspace/GC-MS Polybromobipheny Is (PBB) Extraction with MeOH GC-MS Bis (2,3-dipromopropylether) of tetrabromobisphenol (BDBPT) Extraction with GC-MS Bis (2,3-dipromopropyl) phosphate (BBP) Extraction with GC-MS Octabromodiphenyl Ether (OctaBDE) Extraction with GC-MS Pentabromodiphenyl ether (PBDE) Extraction with GC-MS LC = Liquid Chromatography GC = Gaschromatography MS = Mass spectrometry