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Spandex Gets AAFA Hot Around the Collar
At issue is whether or not spandex should be exempt from CPSC flammability testing requirements.
TJX Says Recalled Products Could Choke, Strangle Babies
It's just the latest problem with product safety in the apparel, footwear and home textiles sector.
Amazon, JCPenney Kids’ Sleepwear Recalled
The CPSC issued recalls on 9,200 bathrobes and 450 nightgowns after determining the products were not up to…
TJX Caught Red-Handed Selling Recalled Products, Fined $13 Million
"We deeply regret that in some instances between 2014 and 2019, recalled products were not properly removed…
Children’s Apparel Recalled for Fire and Choking Hazard
CPSC recalled baby clothes from Winter Water Factory, and children's robes from Linum Home Textiles and…
California Industry Group Takes On Textile Waste
Efforts to combat the impact of discarded fabrics are falling woefully short, according to the California…
Amazon Recalls 15,000 Mattresses Over Fire Hazard Risk
Amazon has recalled rugs and children's wear from its marketplace in 2021, but this is its first…
CPSC to Hold Children’s Sleepwear Seminar to Address FFA Standards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding an important meeting to discuss the Flammable Fabrics…
What You Need to Know About Product Safety for Children’s Clothes
There are plenty of product safety rules that childrenswear companies must comply with, and failure to to do…
CPSC Takes Away Fabric Certification Rules for Low-Risk Adult Apparel
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced plans to remove certain fabric certification…
CPSC Issues New Rule on Third-Party Testing and Certification
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Wednesday issued a direct final rule clarifying two…
Madewell Recalls Sandals Due to Fall Hazard
Madewell is recalling 50,600 pairs of their Sightseer sandals from the Spring ’15 collection after eight…
CPSC Passes Pilot E-Filing System for Imported Consumer Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted Wednesday to approve a pilot that will require importers…
Report: Fire-Resistant Fabric Market Will Be Worth $5B by 2020
Since California's 1975 adoption of strict flammability standards for consumer products spanning children's…
CPSC Considers New Flammability Standards for Clothing Manufacturers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Tuesday that it's considering new flammability…