QA LADIESWEAR Care Label Process and Creation Guide

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Contents - Process Self Sourcing / Nominated Own Brand / Branded Care labels and Test reports Positioning Considerations and Accountability

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Self Sourcing / Nominated Both self sourcing and nominated labels are accepted providing the quality is approved and all requirements are followed. Sonia.smith@jdwilliams.co.uk Details of our nominated suppliers can be acquired by contacting a member of the N Brown packaging and labelling team.Sonia.smith@jdwilliams.co.uk Ensure before ordering your care labels you have confirmed test reports for: fibre composition, bleach and wash method, ie machine/hand or dry clean. Note: wash instructions should be as per test report, ie if tested at 30° should not state 40° and any additional care information is included ie Iron trim on reverse.

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Own Brand Care Labels Own Brand product care labels must comply exact to the care label template within this manual.

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Care Labels and Test Reports Care labels cannot be completed until all Tests reports have been finished for the following Mandatory Tests on Bulk production qualities: Fibre Content –Main, Lining, filling and substantial trims. All products. Bleaching for BOTH Chlorine and Non Chlorine Bleach. All colours – (If not Exempt. Please check the exempt list within the N Brown Testing manual). Dry Cleaning and Washing for all colours (even if not selling to American market) Ensure enough time for testing and care label creation is built into your production critical path so no shipments are delayed. All care labels and test reports are to be loaded to PLM system. 4. Other tests will be required- to be confirmed with QA /as per manual on PLM

Care Label Process and Creation Guide CARE LABEL POSITIONING LADIESWEAR Blouses/Tops/Shirts/Outerwear 1. 10cm up from hemline. Left hand side seam as worn Jeans/Casual Trousers/Formal Trousers/Shorts 1. 18cm down from top waistband. Left hand side seam as worn Skirts 15cm-20cm up from hem dependanent on skirt length (QA to advise). Left hand side seam as worn Dresses 1. 10cm up from hemline. Left hand side seam as worn

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Considerations and Accountability It will be the suppliers responsibility to create the care labels with accurate information that is compliant and legal and ensure all appropriate wording is added and then to be attached to buying brief in PLM. If any details are found to be incorrect charges to rectify will apply. Ensure the care label is still readable and not effected by any dye or finishing processes. Ensure the details of the care label are not obstructed in any way and the instructions are clear to read The care label must be sewn into the garment straight and secure

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Contents – Creation The Care label Template – Quality and size Branded Logo Sizes and Conversion KAFF Warning Country of Origin Declaration Cat Number Fibre Content Symbols and Instructions N Brown specific details

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Template Quality of Label Single Side Satin White label with black print text for light colour garments Black label with white print text or dark colour garments Size of Label 25mm x 78mm printed both sides

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Brand Name At the top of the care label the Brand name of the product must be printed. The Brand logo must be confirmed to be correct at the beginning of every season. N Brown Packaging technologist will provide the correct Brand Logos for all own Brand products. These can also be found on PLM hotlinks.

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Sizes and Conversion TRIPLE SIZING QUAD SIZING

Care Label Process and Creation Guide KAFF Warning – KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE KAFF – Means Keep away From Fire The KAFF Warning must Always be placed below the size if Required. The KAFF is to be used on Adult Nightwear and ALL children's clothing. The size of the printed text should not be smaller that 10 points The KAFF warning should always be in RED

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Cat Number The Cat number should be printed in BOLD The Cat number is unique to each product – ensure this is correct

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Fibre Content The Fibre content is a legal requirement Your test report on bulk fabric will confirm the correct fibre content to be stated on the care label Outer, linings, fillings and substantial trims should be stated on the care label *more than 30% of the total weight needs listing For blends the list order is highest % to lowest % e.g. 60% polyester 40% Cotton. Note – And synthetic fur should be stated as Faux Fur

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Symbols and Instructions Symbol and wording instruction order should ALWAYS follow: Washing Bleaching Tumble Dry Iron Dry Clean Any other special instruction required ALWAYS use the Symbols and Instructions provided by N BROWN

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Symbols and Instructions Washing Bleaching Tumble Drying Iron Dry Clean Chlorine and Non Chlorine Bleach tests are required before completing the care label *Does not have to pass bleach test although we need to know for US market requirements

Care Label Process and Creation Guide SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Special Instructions may include: Wash with similar colours Wash with Dark colours Iron on Reverse Do not iron directly over print Close fastenings before washing Take extra care due to embellishments

Care Label Process and Creation Guide N Brown Specific Details The specific details are required in order for us to Track, Identify and Ship Legally into other countries. The details required are: Supplier Number. This is unique to you. The quantity of articles in Polybag – This includes removable items such as Belts, Hoods, Inner jackets. E.G 1 x Tee shirt = 1 Pack of 2 tee shirts = 2 Jean with a belt = 2 For pairs such as gloves and socks 1 Pair = 1 and 5 Pairs = 5 3. Our trading name JD Williams and company Limited is required for customs purposes on ALL care labels.