Category: Textiles

Undergarment Regulations in the European Union

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EU undergaments

Undergarments sold in the European Union are subject to various chemical restrictions and labelling requirements. Some of these requirements apply due to the fact that undergarments are in direct contact with the skin, while others are relevant to specific types of undergarments, such as menstrual underwear.

Related products

This guide is relevant to the following types of products:

  • Women’s underwear
  • Men’s underwear
  • Children’s underwear and socks
  • Socks
  • Bras
  • Corsets
  • Period underwear
  • Hosiery and stockings
  • Tops

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Children’s Clothing Regulations in the United States

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Planning to import or manufacture children’s apparel for sale in the United States? Then you must ensure compliance with mandatory standards, chemical restrictions, certification, and labelling requirements. This guide serves as an introduction to the CPSIA, Part 1120, and other compliance requirements applicable to children’s clothing.

  • You must design the garment based on applicable rules and standards
  • Third-party lab testing is required for children’s clothing
  • You must create a CPC and affix label information
  • eFiling is required for children’s clothing starting July 8, 2026

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Children’s Clothing Regulations & Standards in the EU

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Children’s clothing imported or manufactured for sale in the EU is subject to strict safety, chemical, labelling, and documentation requirements. In this guide, I explain how the GPSR, EN standards, REACH and other compliance requirements relate to children’s clothing.

  • Children’s clothing must be safe by design
  • Chemical restrictions apply to fabrics, zippers, and other materials
  • Labelling requirements apply to children’s clothing

Product examples

  • Baby rompers
  • Bodysuits
  • Sleepsuits
  • Swaddles and wearable blankets
  • Children’s swimwear
  • Children’s t-shirts
  • Children’s hats and caps
  • Children’s pants
  • Children’s outerwear

Note: The video was recorded a few years ago. The written article has since been updated and is more relevant to current requirements.

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Home Textile Regulations and Standards in the United States

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Home Textile Regulations in the US

Home textile products imported or manufactured for sale in the United States are subject to various regulations and standards. The requirements range from chemical restrictions, to labeling and certification requirements.

In this guide, we take a closer look at home textile compliance requirements and related products:

  • Carpets
  • Rugs
  • Mattress pads
  • Curtains
  • Window coverings
  • Home textiles with filling materials
  • Home textiles for children
  • Beddings
  • Pillow cases

Some regulations and standards apply to components that are often incorporated in home textile products, such as operating cords.

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Home Textile Regulations and Standards in the EU: An Overview

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Home Textile Regulations and Standards in the EU

Home textile products imported or manufactured for sale in the European Union are subject to various regulations and standards. These cover flammability, mechanical safety, chemicals, and labelling requirements.

Product examples

Here are some examples of home textile products covered by this guide:

  • Curtains and drapes
  • Blinds
  • Rugs
  • Bedding products
  • Cushions
  • Mattress covers
  • Hand towels
  • Bath towels
  • Tablecloths
  • Table and kitchen textiles
  • Oven mitts
  • Furniture fabrics
  • Floor coverings
  • Bath mats
  • Shower curtains

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Clothing and Textiles Regulations in Australia: A Quick Guide

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Planning to import or manufacture clothing and textiles for sale in Australia? This guide explains what you must know about Australian product safety requirements, labelling requirements, chemical restrictions, and testing requirements for clothing and other textile products.

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Clothing and Textiles Regulations in Canada: A Quick Guide

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Clothing and other textile products imported or manufactured for sale in Canada are subject to various acts and regulations covering the following areas:

  • General safety
  • Flammability
  • Chemicals
  • Labelling

This guide serves as a general introduction to Canadian clothing and textiles compliance requirements.

Note: An earlier version of this guide was written by Shufen Lee, based in Toronto. The guide has been updated since then, but parts are based on the original guide written by Shufen Lee.

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EU Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Requirements

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EU textiles EPR requrements

Companies selling certain textile products in the European Union will be required to register with EPR schemes and contribute to the costs of collecting and recycling textile waste. In this guide, we piece together information from the amendment text and statements from the European Union.

Note that this guide will be continuously updated.

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Sleeping Bag Regulations in the European Union: An Overview

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Sleeping Bag Regulations in the European Union

Planning to import or manufacture sleeping bags for sale in the European Union? In this guide, we explain what you must know about various standards, labelling, testing, and other compliance requirements.

More specifically, we take a closer look at the General Product Safety Regulation, the Biocidal Products Regulation, and the REACH Regulation, and how these relate to sleeping bags.

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Workwear Regulations and Standards in the United States: An Overview

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Workwear Regulations in the United States

Workwear in the United States are covered by various standards and other compliance requirements intended to ensure that these meet certain safety and performance criteria.

In this guide, we take a closer look at Occupational Safety and Health Standards, ASTM standards, 16 CFR Part 1610, and other compliance requirements relevant for workwear in the US.

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