chapter 17 textile laws and regulation

Question 1

Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (TFPIA)

Answer 1

fiber content of textiles must be contained on a labels attached to the item

Question 2

what is on the identification

Answer 2

*Generic fabric names
*Percentage of fiber content by weight
*Disclosure of the country of origin
*The manufacturer’s name or FTC registered identification number
*Contents of each components listed separately

Question 3

*Wool Products Labeling Act

Answer 3

protect manufacturers and consumers from wool-fiber substitutes

Question 4

*Wool

Answer 4

fiber that has never been reclaimed from any woven or felted-wool product

Question 5

Recycled wool –

Answer 5

wool fabrics containing previously used fibers

Question 6

*Garnetting process –

Answer 6

reducing wool products to their fiber state

Question 7

*Flammable Fabrics Act –

Answer 7

guarantee that a fabric has met the minimum requirements under the federal code

Question 8

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) –

Answer 8

creates and enforces safety standards and other rules to eliminate or reduce product hazards

Question 9

Care Labeling Rule –

Answer 9

requires that care labels be affixed to apparel and be included with consumer goods for home sewing

Question 10

what garments dont require a care labling tag

Answer 10

Items not used to cover or protect the body – belts, neckties, suspenders, handkerchiefs

Question 11

Care Labeling Contents

Answer 11

only one care method needs to be on the label
*Dry Cleanable Product
*Washable Product
*Washing
*Bleaching
*Drying
*Ironing

Question 12

*Basis for Care Information

Answer 12

manufacturer must have reasonable basis for care information

Question 13

*Glossary of Standard Terms

Answer 13

– Care Labeling Rule provides a glossary so that the meaning of terms is standardized

Question 14

*International Regulations –

Answer 14

countries limit imports
*Quotas
*Tariffs