QA LINGERIE/NIGHTWEAR/SPORTS/SWIM Care Label Process and Creation Guide

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Contents - Process Self Sourcing / Nominated Own Brand 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. 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 Dry Clean if applicable.

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Own Brand 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- If applicable for all colours. 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 may be required- to be confirmed with QA

SPORTSWEAR CARE LABEL POSITIONING Jackets/Coats/Tops 1. 10cm up from hemline. Left hand seam as worn Trousers/Leggings 1. 18cm down from top waistband. Left hand side seam as worn Note: For a product consisting of 2 or more items, each item must have a care Label correct to the care symbol and instructions relating to the item the care Label is attached to.

JACKETS / COATS TOPS TROUSERS/LEGGINGS

SWIMWEAR CARE LABEL POSITIONING Bikini Tops Dress size to be placed inside left hand side cup as worn Underwired to be in left hand side seam as worn Bikini Bottoms 1. Inside centre back waistband Strappy and Scooped Back swimsuits/swimdress/tankini tops 1. Inside left hand seam as worn 5cm down Straightback Swimsuits/Swimdresses/Tankini Tops 1. At centre back neckline

SWIMWEAR The following wording should always be added to swimwear care labels: Dry away from direct sunlight. Rinse in fresh water immediately after use Wash similar colours together. A degree of colour change may occur with constant exposure to sun and Chlorinated water. Light colours may become transparent when wet.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MUST BE ON FRONT OF CARE LABEL Care label inside left hand side as worn Swing ticket attached to left hand side apex Swing ticket attached to care label Swing ticket attached to care label Care label inside side seam left side as worn Care label 5cm down Left hand side as worn Care label inside centre back waistband Swing ticket attached to care label Care label inside centre back neck Swing ticket attached to care label Swing ticket attached to left hand side apex

LINGERIE CARE LABEL POSITIONING Bras/Basques/Bodyshapers 1. Inside bra fastening left hand side as worn Strappy Camis/Slips/Bodies 1. Inside left hand side as worn 8cm up from finished hemline Thongs/Briefs/Shorts/Leggings 1. Inside centre back waistband 2. If there is a design detail ie: keyhole care label should be positioned in side seam left hand side as worn

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MUST BE ON FRONT OF CARE LABEL Care label inside centre Back waistband

NIGHTWEAR CARE LABEL POSITIONING Tops &Nightdresses 1. 8cm up from finished hemline Pyjama Trousers 1. Centre back waist Dressing Gowns 1. 8cm up from finished hemline

NIGHTWEAR LABEL POSITIONING PYJAMA SETS CAMI’S / NIGHTDRESSES DRESSING GOWNS/WRAPS SINGLE/PACKS PJ BOTTOMS/SHORTS

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. 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 Size of Label Refer to PDFs /QA

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.

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Sizes and Conversion

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 A test report on Bulk production 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 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 (requires test report) Tumble Dry Iron Dry Clean (requires test report) 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 Chlorine and Non Chlorine Bleach tests are required before completing the care label

Care Label Process and Creation Guide Symbols and Instructions Dry clean 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 7. SWIMWEAR SEE PAGE 8 Dry clean requires a Test Report

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.