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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

NPS - 3 Knit Apparel KNITS
NPS - 4 Knit Apparel
NPS - 5 Knit Apparel Fine Gauge - Natural Fibers
NPS - 6 Knit Apparel Fine Gauge - Wool, Silk
NPS - 7 Knit Apparel Fine Gauge - Man - made Fibers
NPS - 8 Knit Apparel Sweaters - Man-made Fibers
Sweaters - Natural Fibers
NPS - 13 Woven Apparel Swimwear
NPS - 14 Woven Apparel
NPS - 15 Woven Apparel WOVENS
NPS - 16 Woven Apparel
NPS - 17 Woven Apparel Indigo, Sulfur Dyed, Denim and Chambray
NPS - 18 Woven Apparel Silk
NPS - 19 Woven Apparel Stretch Woven
NPS - 20 Woven Apparel Wool and Specialty Fibers
NPS - 21 Woven Apparel Terry Cloth/Velour
NPS - 22 Woven Apparel Water Repellent Woven’s, PVC, PU, Synthetic leather
Man-made Fibers
NPS - 24 Leather and Suede Natural Fibers
NPS - 25 Trims & Findings Swimwear
Synthetic Lining Fabrics

OTHER

Leather and Suede
For all adult apparel

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

NORDSTROM PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS (NPS)
Performance specifications are established by Fabrication and Fiber Content.
The following chart gives some examples of the (NPS) for some common fabrications.

EXAMPLES

KNIT

Fabric/Garment Fiber Content NPS #

General Knits 100% Cotton / CVC Blends NPS - 3

General Knits Man-made Fibers NPS - 5

French Terry 100% Cotton / CVC Blends NPS - 3 - Special*

Waffle/Rib/Ottoman 100% Cotton / CVC Blends NPS - 3

Waffle/Rib/Ottoman Man-made Fibers NPS - 5

Velour 100% Cotton / CVC Blends NPS - 3 - Special*

Velour Man-made Fibers NPS - 5 - Special*

Synthetic Fur Man-made Fibers NPS - 5 - Special*

Sweater </=18GG 100% Cotton / CVC Blends NPS - 3

Sweater </=18GG Silk or Wool NPS - 4

Sweater > 18GG 100% Cotton / CVC Blends NPS - 7

Sweater > 18GG Man-made Fibers NPS - 6

Sweater > 18GG Silk or Wool NPS - 7

WOVEN

Fabric/Garment Fiber Content NPS #

Denim 100% Cotton / CVC Blends NPS - 13

Flannel 100% Cotton NPS - 20 - **Special

Chambray 100% Cotton NPS - 13

Corduroy 100% Cotton, Cotton/Poly NPS - 20 - **Special

Velvet/Velveteen 100% Cotton NPS - 20 - **Special

Velvet/Velveteen Silk NPS - 14- **Special

PU Coated Jacket 100% Polyester Microfiber NPS - 18

Wrinkle-Free Pants 100% Cotton, Cotton/Poly NPS - 20

Sanded Silk Blouse 100% Silk, CV Silk Blends NPS - 14 - **Special

Seersucker Shirt 100% Cotton, Cotton/Poly NPS - 20

Velour Robe 100% Cotton NPS - 17 - **Special

Stretch Twill Pant 70% Wool/25% Nylon/5% NPS - 15
Spandex

Cashmere Suit Wool/Cashmere Blend NPS - 16

Tri-Poly Dress 70% Triacetate/30% Polyester NPS - 19
NPS-1, NPS-12- **Special
Children’s Flannel Pajamas 100% Cotton

**Special - a different level of colorfastness is allowed for the following constructions, dyes or finishes:

Chenille yarn, Boucle yarns, Brushed, Napped, Over-dyed, Peached, Pigment,
Sanded, Sueded and Top dyed fabrics.

.

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

KNIT APPAREL

FINE GAUGE – NATURAL FIBERS

NPS-3

Fiber Content: 100% Cotton, CVC Blends, Linen, Ramie,

End Use: Tops, Shirts, Pants, Shorts, Dresses, Skirts, Activewear, Bras, Panties

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more
---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more

& exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Thread Count (courses/wales) ASTM D3887-Section 12 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No tolerance
Blended Fiber:  3%

Appearance after Laundering/ Dry Visual Inspection Satisfactory

Cleaning ---After 3 launderings or 1 dry cleaning

(follow care label)

Dimensional Stability Follow Care Label AATCC 135/150 General Knits: ± 5%
Fleece/French Terry: ± 6%

---After 3 Launderings Waffle/Ottoman: ± 8%

Rib ± 7%

Follow Care Label AATCC 158 General Knits ± 3%
---After 1 Dry -cleaning
Skew Fabric- AATCC 179 Method 2 Tops: 4% Maximum
Garment- AATCC TS 004 (side seam
Bottoms: 3% Maximum
skew)
Stripes: 5% Maximum

Bursting Strength ASTM D3786 40 psi

Seam Strength ASTM/AATCC TS-015 35% elongation or
(stretch ability) using existing seams minimum 7lbs. Pressure

Pilling Resistance ASTM D3512 Grade 3.5 at 30 minutes

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.0

pH Level AATCC 81 pH 6-8
6” after 30 min.
Wicking (if claimed) AATCC 197 Vertical
Absorbency (if claimed) AATCC 79- after 1 laundering < 5 second

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0
Color change: Grade 4.0
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine AATCC TS-001

Bleach AATCC 16 Option 3 Light -Medium Dark
Lightfastness
Color change: 3.5 4.0
(20 hours AFU exposure)

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Light-Medium Dark **Special Sulfur

Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.0

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.0

Colorfastness to Laundering/ Dry AATCC 61/132 Light-Med. Dark **Special Sulfur

Cleaning Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

Antimicrobial/ Anti -Bacterial/ Anti- AATCC 100 Staphylococcus Aureus >95% reduction
odor (if claimed) Klebsiella Pneumoniae >95% reduction

PFOS (required only if sample SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

declared with functional finishing - Intertek Method-Determination of
e.g. grease, stain, water repellent) Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) –C016.TP.

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,

(if applicable) articles Regulations Ontario and Quebec to obtain a registration
number

---Sewn in label is required listing filling

material

**Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

KNIT APPAREL
FINE GAUGE – WOOL, SILK

NPS-4

Fiber Content: 100% Wool, Wool blends, 100% Silk, Silk Blends

End Use: Tops, Shirts, Pants, Dresses, and Skirts

Test Test Method Performance Requirement
Class 1
Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 Seconds or more
---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more
CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.
As specified  5%
Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%
Thread Count (courses/wales) ASTM D3887 Section 12 As specified  1 yarn size
Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 Single Fiber: No Tolerance
Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Blended Fiber:  3%

Appearance after Laundering/ Dry Visual Inspection Satisfactory
Cleaning ---After 3 launderings or 1 dry
All Types:  3%
Dimensional Stability cleaning (follow care label)
Follow Care Label AATCC 135/150 All Types:  2%
Skew ---After 3 Launderings
Follow Care Label AATCC 158 Tops: 4% Maximum
Bursting Strength ---After 1 dry cleaning
Seam Strength Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 Bottoms: 3% Maximum
Garment- AATCC TS 004 (side
(stretch ability) Stripes: 5% Maximum
Pilling Resistance seam skew)
Perspiration ASTM D3786 40 psi
ASTM/AATCC TS-015
pH Level Using existing seams 35% elongation or
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine ASTM D3512
AATCC 15 Minimum 7lbs. Pressure
Bleach
AATCC 81 Grade 3.5 at 30 minutes
AATCC TS-001
Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.0

pH 6-8

Color change: Grade 4.0

Lightfastness AATCC 16 Option 3 Light -Medium Dark
Silk - 10 AFU exposure Color change: 3.5 4.0
All Others - 20 AFU exposure AATCC 61/132
Colorfastness to Laundering/ Dry Light. -Medium Dark **Special
AATCC 8/116
Cleaning Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0
JIS L1041
Crocking SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0
or
Formaldehyde Intertek Method-Determination of Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5
PFOS (required only if sample Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) –
declared with functional finishing - C016.TP. Light -Medium Dark **Special
e.g. grease, stain and water Canadian Upholstered & stuffed
repellent) articles Regulations Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5

Stuffed Products Labeling Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5
(if applicable)
75 ppm

Prohibited

---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,
Ontario and Quebec to obtain a registration
number
---Sewn in label is required listing filling
material

**Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

disclosed to any other party without express authorization of Nordstrom, Inc.
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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

KNIT APPAREL

FINE GAUGE – MAN-MADE FIBERS
NPS-5

Fiber Content: Predominantly Acrylic, Acetate, Nylon, Polyester, Lyocell, Rayon

End Use: Tops, Shirts, Pants, Shorts, Dresses, Skirts, Activewear, Bras, Panties

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610/ Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more

& exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Thread Count (courses/wales) ASTM D3887 Section 12 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Blended Fiber:  3%

Appearance after Laundering/ Dry Visual Inspection (follow care label)

Cleaning ---After 3 launderings or 1 dry cleaning Satisfactory

Dimensional Stability Follow Care Label AATCC 135/150 General, Fleece/French Terry: ±3%

---After 3 Launderings Waffle/Rib/Ottoman: ±5%

Rayon/Lyocell: ±5%

Follow Care Label AATCC 158

---After 1 dry cleaning General Knits: ±3%

Skew Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 Tops: 4% Maximum

Garment- AATCC TS-004(side seam) Bottoms: 3% Maximum

Stripes: 5% Maximum

Bursting Strength ASTM D3786 40 psi.

Seam Strength ASTM/AATCC TS-015 35% elongation or

(stretch ability) using existing seams Minimum 7lbs. Pressure

Pilling Resistance ASTM D3512 Grade 3.5 at 30 minutes

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.0

pH Level AATCC 81 pH 6-8
Wicking (if claimed) AATCC 197 6” after 30 min.

Absorbency AATCC 79 < 5 seconds

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0

Colorfastness to Non-chlorine AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0

Bleach

Lightfastness AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Light -Medium Dark
(20 hours AFU exposure)
Color change: 3.5 4.0

UPF (if labeled): AATCC 183 15-24 - Good UV Protection
25-39 –Very Good UV Protection
ASTM D 6544 40 +- Excellent UV Protection
ASTM D6603- Labeling

Colorfastness to Laundering/ AATCC 61/132 Light -Medium Dark **Special

Dry Cleaning Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Light -Medium Dark **Special

Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

Antimicrobial/ Anti -Bacterial/ Anti- AATCC 100 Staphylococcus Aureus >95% reduction
odor (if claimed) Klebsiella Pneumoniae >95% reduction

PFOS (required only if sample SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited
declared with functional finishing - Intertek Method-Determination of
e.g. grease, stain water repellent) Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) C016.TP.

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,

(if applicable) articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration
number

---Sewn in label required listing filling material

**Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL

THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

disclosed to any other party without express authorization of Nordstrom, Inc.
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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

KNIT APPAREL

SWEATERS—MAN-MADE FIBERS
NPS-6

Fiber Content: Predominantly Acrylic, Rayon, Nylon, Polyester

End Use: Sweaters, Sweater Vests, Cardigans, Pants, Skirts, Dresses

Test Test Method Performance Requirement
Class 1
Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

Lbs / dozen. Size M ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or
ASTM D3887
ASTM D1059, D1244 more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base
AATCC 20/20A
fibers.
Visual Inspection
Garment Weight ---After 3 launderings or 1 dry As specified  5%
Thread Count (courses/wales) cleaning (follow care label)
Yarn Count (Yarn Size & Ply) Follow Care Label AATCC 135/150 As specified  5%
Fiber Content ---After 3 Launderings
As specified 1 yarn size
Appearance after Laundering /Dry Follow Care Label AATCC 158
Cleaning ---After 1 dry cleaning Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Dimensional Stability Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 Blended Fiber:  3%
Garment- AATCC TS 004 (side seam
Skew Satisfactory
skew)
Bursting Strength ASTM D3786 Rayon/Lyocell All Others
Seam Strength ASTM/AATCC TS-015  5%  3%
using existing seams
(stretch ability) IWS TM152 Rayon/Lyocell All Others
Pilling Resistance AATCC 15
Perspiration  3%  2%
AATCC 81
pH Level AATCC TS-001 Tops: 4% Maximum
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bottoms: 3% Maximum

Bleach Stripes: 5% Maximum
Lightfastness
40 psi
Silk - 10 AFU Exposure
All Others-20 AFU exposure 35% elongation or
Colorfastness to Laundering/ Dry
minimum 7lbs. Pressure
Cleaning
4 hours- Grade 3.0
Crocking
Color change: Grade 4.5
Formaldehyde
PFOS (required only if sample Staining: Grade 4.0
declared with functional finishing -
e.g. grease, stain, water repellent) pH 6-8
Stuffed Products Labeling
(if applicable) Color change: Grade 4.0

**Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc. Color change: Grade 4.0

AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Light -Medium Dark

Color change: 3.5 4.0

AATCC 61/132 Light -Medium Dark **Special

Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Staining 4.0 4.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5

AATCC 8/116 Light -Medium Dark **Special

Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5

JIS L1041 75 ppm

SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or

Intertek Method-Determination of Prohibited

Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC)-C016.TP.

Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,

articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration

number

---Sewn in label required listing filling

material

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

KNIT APPAREL
SWEATERS – NATURAL FIBERS

NPS-7

Fiber Content: Predominantly Cotton, Ramie, Linen, Silk, Wool

End Use: Sweaters, Sweater Vests, Cardigans, Pants, Skirts, Dresses

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more
---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more

& exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

Garment Weight Lbs / dozen Size M As specified  5%

Thread Count (courses/wales) ASTM D3887 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059,D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Blended Fiber:  3%

Appearance after Laundering /Dry Visual Inspection Satisfactory
Cleaning ---After 3 launderings or 1 dry

cleaning (follow care
label)

Dimensional Stability Follow Care Label AATCC
135/150
--- after 3 Launderings All Types: ± 5%

Follow Care Label AATCC 158 All Types: ± 3%
--- after 1 Dry Cleaning
Skew Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 Tops: 4% Maximum
Garment- AATCC TS-004(side
Bursting Strength seam) Bottoms: 3% Maximum
Seam Strength ASTM D3786
ASTM/AATCC TS-015 Stripes: 5% Maximum
(stretch ability) using existing seams
Pilling Resistance IWS TM 152 40 psi.

Perspiration AATCC 15 35% elongation or

pH Level AATCC 81 minimum 7lbs. Pressure
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001 Specialty wool/ Cashmere-2 hours Grade 3.0
Lightfastness AATCC 16 OPTION 3
All others- 4 hours Grade 3.0
Silk - 10Hours AFU exposure AATCC 61/132
All Others-20 hours AFU exposure Color change: Grade 4.5
Colorfastness to Laundering/ Dry AATCC 8/116
Staining: Grade 4.0
Cleaning JIS L1041
SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis pH 6-8
Crocking or
Intertek Method-Determination of Color change: Grade 4.0
Formaldehyde Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC)
PFOS (required only if sample C016.TP. Color change: Grade 4.0
declared with functional finishing - e.g. Canadian Upholstered & stuffed
grease, stain and water repellent) articles Regulations Color change: Light -Medium Dark
3.5 4.0
Stuffed Products Labeling
(if applicable) Light. -Medium Dark **Special

**Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc. Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5

Light. -Medium Dark **Special

Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5

75 ppm

Prohibited

---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,
Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration
number
---Sewn in label required listing filling material

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

disclosed to any other party without express authorization of Nordstrom, Inc.
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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

KNIT APPAREL

SWIMWEAR / SWIMWEAR COVER-UPS

NPS-8

Fiber Content: Predominantly Cotton, Polyester, Rayon, Viscose, Nylon and Spandex Blends

End Use: Swimwear, Activewear

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more
---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more

& exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%
Thread Count (courses/wales) ASTM D3887
Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  5%
Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A
As specified  1 yarn size
Appearance after Laundering Visual Inspection
Dimensional Stability Following Care Label AATCC Single Fiber: No Tolerance
135/150
-After 3 Launderings Blended Fiber:  3%

Satisfactory

Fleece/ French Terry: ± 3%

Waffle/Thermal/Rib/Interlock/Ottoman: ± 5%

Rayon: ± 5%

All Others: ± 3%

-After 1 Dry Cleaning AATCC 158 Rayon: ± 3%
Skew Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2
Garment- AATCC TS-004(side Tops: 4% Maximum
Bursting Strength
Seam Strength seam) Bottoms: 3% Maximum
ASTM D3786
(stretch ability) ASTM/AATCC TS-015 Stripes: 5% Maximum
Pilling Resistance using existing seams
Perspiration ASTM D3512 40 psi.
AATCC 15
pH Level 35% elongation or
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC 81 minimum 7 lbs. pressure
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine AATCC TS-001
AATCC TS-001 Grade 3.5 at 30 minutes
bleach
Colorfastness to Sea Water AATCC 106 Color change: Grade 4.5

(Swimwear Only) AATCC 162 Staining: Grade 4.0

Colorfastness to Chlorinated Pool AATCC 183 pH 6-8
Water (Swimwear Only) ASTM D 6544
ASTM D6603- Labeling Color change: Grade 4.0
UPF (if labeled): AATCC 16 OPTION 3
Color change: Grade 4.0
Lightfastness AATCC 61/132
Cover-ups - 20 hours AFU Neon’s All Others
Swimwear - 40 hours AFU AATCC 8/116
Color change: 3.0 4.0
Colorfastness to Laundering/ Dry JIS L1041
Cleaning SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Staining: 3.0 3.0
Intertek Method-Determination of Neon’s All Others
Crocking Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC)
C016.TP. Color change: Grade 3.0 Grade 4.0
Formaldehyde Canadian Upholstered & stuffed
PFOS (required only if sample articles Regulations 15-24 - Good UV Protection
declared with functional finishing - 25-39 –Very Good UV Protection
e.g. grease, stain, water repellent )
40 +- Excellent UV Protection
Stuffed Products Labeling
(if applicable) Neon’s Light -Medium Dark

Color change: 2.5 3.5 4.0
Neon’s / Light - Medium Dark

Color Change: 4.0 4.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5

Dry: Neon / Light - Medium Dark
Wet: 4.0 4.0
3.0 2.5

75 ppm

Prohibited

---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,
Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration
number
---Sewn in label required listing filling material

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

disclosed to any other party without express authorization of Nordstrom, Inc.
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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

DENIM & CHAMBRAY, Stretch denim, Indigo & Sulfur Dyed

NPS-13

Fiber Content: Cotton, CVC & Spandex Blends

End Use: Jeans, Pants, Skirts, Overalls, Coveralls, Vests, Jackets, Blouses, Shirts, Dresses

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or

more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base

fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Thread Count (warp/fill) ASTM D3775 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified 1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Blended Fiber:  3%

Dimensional Stability AATCC 135/150 --After 3 launderings Length and Width: 3% Maximum

(follow care label) AATCC 158 ---After 1 dry cleaning Length and Width: 2% Maximum

Appearance after Laundering Visual Inspection Satisfactory
Skew Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2
Garment- AATCC TS-004(side seam) Tops: 4% Maximum
Tensile Strength
ASTM D5034 Bottoms: 3% Maximum
3.9 oz./yd2 4-6.9 oz./yd2  7oz./yd2

Warp: 25 lbs. 35 lbs. 45 lbs.

Fill: 25 lbs. 35 lbs. 45 lbs.
3.9 oz./yd2 4-6.9 oz./yd2  7oz./yd2
Tear Strength ASTM D1424

Warp: 2.0 lbs. 2.5 lbs. 3.0 lbs.

Fill: 2.0 lbs. 2.5 lbs. 3.0 lbs.

Seam Strength ASTM D1683 Tops: 25 lbs.
using existing seams
Seam Slippage Jackets and Bottoms: 35 lbs.
ASTM D1683
Stretch and Recovery (if >3% using existing seams Tops: 20 lbs. @ 1/4”
elastomeric/stretch fiber) Bottoms: 25 lbs. @ 1/4”
ASTM 3107 or
ASTM D6614 Extension : 15% @ 4lbs. /2”Width

Growth: 7% Tops @ 30 min

5% Bottoms @ 30 min.

Abrasion Resistance ASTM D3886 Grade 3.0 After 300 Cycles

pH Level AATCC 81 pH 6-8

Ozone AATCC 109 (Two Cycles) Color Change: Grade 4.0

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5

Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001 Staining: Grade 4.0
Lightfastness AATCC 16 OPTION 3
- 20 hours AFU exposure Color change: Grade 4.0

Color change: : Light -Medium Dark

3.5 4.0

Colorfastness to Laundering/ AATCC 61/132 Non-washed/Indigo/Black Washed
Dry Cleaning 3.0
Color Change: 3.0 4.0
4.0
Staining: 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.0

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Non-washed/Indigo/Black Washed
Dry: 3.0 3.0
Wet: 1.5 2.0

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

PFOS (required only if sample declared SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

with functional finishing - e.g. grease, Intertek Method-Determination of
Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) – C016.TP.
stain, water repellent)

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,

(if applicable) articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration
number

---Sewn in label required listing filling

material

NOTE: Fabric must be in finished state when it is submitted for testing, i.e. wet processed or garment wash etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

SILK

NPS-14

Fiber Content: 100% Silk, CV Silk Blends, Silk Spandex Blends

End Use: Shirts, Blouses, Dresses, Skirts, Pants, Jackets

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or

more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its

base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Thread Count (warp/fill) ASTM D3775 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified 1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Blended Fiber:  3%

Dimensional Stability AATCC 135/150 ---After 3 launderings Length and Width: 3% Maximum

(follow care label) AATCC 158 ---After 1 dry cleaning Length and Width: 2% Maximum

Skew Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 3% Maximum

Garment- AATCC TS 004 (side seam)

Appearance after Laundering/ Dry Clean Visual Inspection Satisfactory
<68 g/m2 68-135 g/m2 >135 g/m2
Tensile Strength ASTM D5034

(warp & Fill) Tops: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 30 lbs.

Tear Strength ASTM D1424 Bottoms: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 35 lbs.
< 68 g/m2 > 68 g/m2

(warp & Fill) Tops 1.5 lbs. 2.0 lbs.

Bottoms 1.5 lbs. 2.5 lbs.
< 68 g/m2
Seam Strength ASTM D1683 using existing seams >68 g/m2 15 lbs.
Seam Slippage 25 lbs
Stretch and Recovery (if >3% ASTM D1683
using existing seams Tops: 15 lbs. @ 1/4”
ASTM 3107 or Bottoms: 20 lbs. @ 1/4”

Extension : 15% @ 4lbs. /2”Width

elastomeric/stretch fiber ASTM D6614 Growth: 7% Tops @ 30 min

5% Bottoms @ 30 min.

Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4966 Grade 4.0 after 10,000 cycles

Pilling Resistance ASTM D4970 Grade 4.0 after 100 cycles

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.0

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Light -Medium Dark **Special

Dry: 4.0 3.5 3.5

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.0

Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine bleach AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0

Colorfastness to Laundering AATCC 61/132 Light -Medium Dark **Special

Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5

Colorfastness to Dry cleaning AATCC 132 Light -Medium Dark **Special

Color Change: 3.5 3.5 3.5

Staining: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5

Lightfastness AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Light -Medium Dark **Special

(10 hours AFU exposure) Color change: 3.5 4.0 4.0

pH level AATCC 81 pH 6-8

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

PFOS (required only if sample declared SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

with functional finishing - e.g. grease, Intertek Method-Determination of

stain and water repellent) Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) C016.TP.

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in

(if applicable) articles Regulations Manitoba, Ontario & Quebec to obtain a
registration number

---Sewn in label required listing filling

material

**Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL

THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

STRETCH WOVENS (3% OR MORE ELASTOMERIC/STRETCH FIBER)

NPS-15

Fiber Content: Cotton/Spandex, Polyester/Spandex, Rayon/Spandex, Wool/Spandex,

End Use: Tops, Blouses, Pants, Skirts, Dresses, Jackets, Vests

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or

more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base

fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Thread Count (courses/wales) ASTM D3775 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Blended Fiber:  3%

Dimensional Stability AATCC 135/150 --After 3 launderings Length and Width: 4% Maximum

(follow care label) AATCC 158 --After 1 dry cleaning Length and Width: 3% Maximum

Appearance after Laundering/ Dry Visual Inspection Satisfactory

Cleaning

Skew Fabric -AATCC 179 Method 2 3% Maximum
Tensile Strength
Garment -AATCC TS-004 (side seam) <68 g/m2 68-135 g/m2 >135 g/m2

ASTM D5034

(Warp and Fill) Tops: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 30 lbs.

Tear Strength ASTM D1424 Bottoms: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 35 lbs.
< 68 g/m2 > 68 g/m2

(warp & Fill) Tops 1.5 lbs. 2.0 lbs.

Bottoms 1.5 lbs. 2.5 lbs.
< 68 g/m2
Seam Strength ASTM D1683 > 68 g/m2 15 lbs.
25 lbs
Seam Slippage ASTM D1683 using existing seams
Stretch and Recovery (if >3% ASTM 3107 or 20 lbs. @ 1/4”

Extension : 15% @ 4lbs. /2”Width

elastomeric/stretch fiber) ASTM D6614 Growth: 7% Tops @ 30 min

5% Bottoms @ 30 min.

Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4966 Grade 4.0 after 20,000 cycles (tops)

Grade 4.0 after 30,000 cycles (pants)

Pilling Resistance ASTM D4970 Grade 4.0 after 100 cycles

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.5

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach ASTM/AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0

Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach ASTM/AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0

Lightfastness AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Color Change: Light-Med Dark
- 20 hours AFU exposure
- 10 hours AFU exposure (silk) 3.5 4.0

3.5 4.0

Colorfastness to Washing AATCC 61/132 Light-Medium Dark **Special Sulfur

or Dry Cleaning Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0

(for stretch denim see NPS-13) Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Light-Med. Dark **Special Sulfur

(for stretch denim see NPS-13) Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.0

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.0

pH level AATCC 81 pH 6-8

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

PFOS (required only if sample SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

declared with functional finishing - e.g. Intertek Method-Determination of

grease, stain and water repellent) Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) C016.TP.

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,

(if applicable) articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration

number

--Sewn in label required listing filling

material

**Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

disclosed to any other party without express authorization of Nordstrom, Inc.
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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

WOOL AND SPECIALITY FIBERS

NPS-16

Fiber Content: 100% Wool, CV Wool Blends, Camel, Cashmere

End Use: Coats, Jackets, Vests, Skirts, Trousers, Suiting

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or

more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its

base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%
Thread Count (warp/fill) ASTM D3775
Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  5%
Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A
As specified + 1 yarn size
Dimensional Stability Follow Care Label AATCC 135/150
Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Blended Fiber:  3%

---After 3 Launderings Length and Width: 3% Maximum
Following Care Label AATCC 158

---After 1 dry cleaning Length and Width: 2% Maximum

Appearance after Laundering/ Dry Visual Inspection Satisfactory >135 g/m2
Cleaning ---After 3 launderings or 1 dry cleaning 30 lbs.
3% Maximum
Skew (follow care label) <68 g/m2 68-135 g/m2
Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2
Tensile Strength Garment- AATCC TS 004 (side seam Tops: 15 lbs. 25 lbs.
(warp &fill)
ASTM D5034
Tear Strength
(warp & fill) ASTM D1424 Bottoms: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 35 lbs.
< 68 g/m2 >/= 68 g/m2
Seam Strength
Tops 1.5 lbs. 2.0 lbs.
Seam Slippage
Abrasion Resistance Bottoms 1.5 lbs. 2.5 lbs.
Pilling Resistance < 68 g/m2
Perspiration ASTM D1683 >/= 68 g/m2 15 lbs.
ASTM D1683 using existing seams
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach 25 lbs
Lightfastness
-20 hours AFU exposure 20 lbs. @ 1/4”
Colorfastness to Laundering
ASTM 3886 Grade 3.0 after 300 cycles
or Dry Cleaning
ASTM D4970 Grade 4.0 After 100 Cycles
Crocking
AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5 Dark
pH level Staining: Grade 4.0 4.0
Formaldehyde AATCC TS-001 Color change:
PFOS (required only if sample AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Grade 4.0
declared with functional finishing - e.g. Color change: Light -Medium
grease, stain and water repellent)
Stuffed Products Labeling 3.5
(if applicable)
AATCC 61/132 Light-Medium Dark **Special
**Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.
Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5

AATCC 8/116 Light-Medium Dark **Special
Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5
pH 4.5-7
AATCC 81

JIS L1041 75 ppm

SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

Intertek Method-Determination of

Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) C016.TP.

Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,

articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration

number

---Sewn in label required listing filling

material

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

TERRY CLOTH/VELOUR

NPS-17

Fiber Content: 100%Cotton Test Method Performance Requirement
End Use: Robes, Beach Robes
Test 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1
Flammability - all fabrics
CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more
Fabric Weight
Thread Count (warp/fill) ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or
Yarn Count (yarn size & ply)
Fiber Content more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base

Dimensional Stability (follow care label) fibers.
Appearance after Laundering
Skew ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Tensile Strength ASTM D3775 As specified  5%
Tear Strength
Seam Strength ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Seam Slippage AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Pile Retention Blended Fiber:  3%
Absorbency (if Claimed)
Perspiration AATCC 135/150 --after 3 launderings Length and Width: 5% Maximum

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach Visual Inspection Satisfactory
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 3% Maximum
pH level Garment- AATCC TS 004 (side
Lightfastness
- 20 hours AFU exposure seam)
Colorfastness to Laundering/
ASTM D5034 Warp and Fill: 25 lbs.
Dry Cleaning
ASTM D1424 Warp and Fill: 2.5 lbs.
Crocking
ASTM D1683 25 lbs.
Colorfastness to Sea Water using existing seams 20 lbs. @ 1/4”
(Swim Cover ups)
ASTM D1683
Colorfastness to Chlorinated Pool using existing seams
Water (Swim Cover-ups)
ASTM D4685 Option B 3.0
Formaldehyde
PFOS (required only if sample declared ASTM 4772 after 1 laundering 50% minimum
with functional finishing - e.g. grease,
stain, water repellent) AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5
Stuffed Products Labeling
(if applicable) Staining: Grade 4.0

AATCC TS-001 Color Change: Grade 4.0 Dark
AATCC TS-001 4.0
AATCC 81 Color change: Grade 4.0
AATCC 16 OPTION 3 pH 6-8
Color change: : Light -Medium

3.5

AATCC 61/132 Light-Medium Dark Velour

Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0
4.0 3.0
Staining: 4.0 4.5 4.5

Self-Staining: 4.5

AATCC 8/116 Light-Medium Dark Velour

Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5
2.5 2.5
Wet: 3.0
AATCC 106
AATCC 162 Color change: 4.0
Staining: 3.0

Color change: Grade4.0

JIS L1041 75 ppm

SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

Intertek Method-Determination of

Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) C016.TP

Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,

articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration
number

---Sewn in label required listing filling

material

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

disclosed to any other party without express authorization of Nordstrom, Inc.
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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

WATER REPELLENT WOVENS

NPS-18

Fiber Content: Cotton, CVC Blends, Nylon and Polyester Microfibers, PVC, PU, Soft Plastics

End Use: Raincoats, Trench Coats, Jackets, Outerwear

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or

more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its

base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Thread Count (warp/fill) ASTM D3775 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Blended Fiber:  3%

Dimensional Stability AATCC 135/150 ---after 3 launderings Length and Width: 3% Maximum
(follow care label) AATCC 158 ---after 1 dry cleaning Length and Width: 2% Maximum

Appearance after Laundering/ Dry Clean Visual Inspection Satisfactory 68-135 g/m2 >135 g/m2
Skew Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 3% Maximum
Garment- AATCC TS 004 (side seam)
Tensile Strength <68 g/m2
ASTM D5034

Tear Strength ASTM D1424 Tops: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 30 lbs.
Bottoms: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 35 lbs.

< 68 g/m2 > 68 g/m2

Tops 1.5 lbs. 2.0 lbs.
Bottoms 1.5 lbs. 2.5 lbs.

Seam Strength ASTM D1683 using existing seams 45 lbs.
Seam Slippage ASTM D1683 using existing seams 20 lbs. @ 1/4”

Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4966 Grade 4.0 after 20,000 cycles

Pilling Resistance ASTM D4970 Grade 4.0 after 100 cycles

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.0

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001 Color change: Grade 4.0
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001
Lightfastness Color change: Grade 4.0
AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Color change: : Light -Medium Dark
20 hours AFU exposure
3.5 4.0

Colorfastness to Washing AATCC 61/132 Light-Medium Dark **Special
or Dry Cleaning
Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Light-Medium Dark **Special

Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5

Spray Test AATCC 22
-Original
-After 3x launderings or 1 dry cleaning 90 (ISO4)
70 (ISO2)

*Rain Test (U.S. Customs Test) AATCC 35 (At 2 ft. 2 min.)  1.0 g

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

PFOS (required only if sample declared SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

with functional finishing - e.g. grease, Intertek Method-Determination of
stain and water repellent) Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) –C016.TP

Phthalates (accessible components) CPSC-CH-C100-09.3 Maximum. 0.1% (1000 ppm)

PVC, Synthetic leather, Soft Plastics

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,
(if applicable) articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration

number

---Sewn in label required listing filling

material

** Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

MAN-MADE FIBERS

NPS-19

Fiber Content: Polyester, CVS, Rayon, Lyocell, Acetate, Triacetate, Nylon

End Use: Pants, Skirts, Blouses, Shirts, Dresses, Jackets

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more

& exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Thread Count (warp x fill) ASTM D3775 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance
Blended Fiber:  3%

Dimensional Stability Rayon All Others
(follow care label) AATCC 135/150 ---after 3 launderings Length and Width: 5% Max. 3% Max.
AATCC 158 ---after 1 dry cleaning Length and Width: 3% Max. 2% Max.

Appearance after Laundering/ Visual Inspection Satisfactory
Dry Cleaning
Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 3% Maximum
Skew Garment- AATCC TS-004(side seam)
Tensile Strength ASTM D5034 <68 g/m2 68-135 g/m2 >135 g/m2

Tear Strength ASTM D1424 Tops: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 30 lbs.

Bottoms: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 35 lbs.
< 68 g/m2 > 68 g/m2

Tops 1.5 lbs. 2.0 lbs.

Bottoms 1.5 lbs. 2.5 lbs.

Seam Strength ASTM D1683 using existing seams 30 lbs.
Seam Slippage ASTM D1683using existing seams ≤68 g/m2 15 lbs. @ ¼”
>68 g/m2 20 lbs. @ ¼”

Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4966 Grade 4.0 after 20,000 cycles (tops)

Grade 4.0 after 30,000 cycles (bottoms)

Pilling Resistance ASTM D4970 Grade 4.0 after 100 cycles

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.0

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001 Color Change: Grade 4.0
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001
Lightfastness AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Color change: Grade 4.0
20 hours AFU exposure Color change: : Light -Medium Dark
UPF (if labeled): AATCC 183
ASTM D 6544 3.5 4.0
ASTM D6603- Labeling
15-24 - Good UV Protection
25-39 –Very Good UV Protection
40 +- Excellent UV Protection

Colorfastness to Washing AATCC 61/132 Light-Medium Dark **Special
or Dry Cleaning
Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Dry: Light-Medium Dark **Special
pH level AATCC 81 Wet: 4.0 4.0 3.5
pH 6-8 3.0 2.5 2.5

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

PFOS (required only if sample SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

declared with functional finishing - e.g. Intertek Method-Determination of
Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) –C016.TP
grease, stain, water repellent)

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,
(if applicable) articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration

number

---Sewn in label required listing filling

material

** Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

NPG Supplier Procedures Manual © 2014 Nordstrom, Inc., all rights reserved. CONFIDENTIAL: These documents contain proprietary, trade
secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

disclosed to any other party without express authorization of Nordstrom, Inc.
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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

NATURAL FIBERS

NPS-20

Fiber Content: Cotton, CVC Blends, Linen, and CV linen Blends,

End Use: Pants, Skirts, Blouses, Shirts, Dresses, Jackets

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

. ---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 & exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.
Thread Count (warp/fill) ASTM D3775 As specified  5%
Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059,D1244 As specified  5%
Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A As specified 1 yarn size
Single: No Tolerance
Dimensional Stability AATCC 135/150 --after 3 launderings Blended:  3%
(follow care label) AATCC 158 --after 1 dry cleaning
Visual Inspection Flannel Linen All Others
Appearance after Laundering/ Dry Length & Width (max.): 5% 4% 3%
Cleaning AATCC 124 Length & Width(max.): ---- 3% 2%
AATCC 88 Satisfactory
Fabric Smoothness (WR fabrics) AATCC 143
Seam Pucker (WR Garment) Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 Grade 4.0 (after 20 Launderings)
Crease Retention(WR Garment) Garment- AATCC TS-004(side seam) Grade 3.0 (after 20 Launderings)
Skew ASTM D5034 Grade 3.0 (after 20 Launderings)
3% Maximum
Tensile Strength
<68 g/m2 68-135 g/m2 >135 g/m2

Tear Strength ASTM D1424 Tops: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 30 lbs.
Bottoms: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 35 lbs.

< 68 g/m2 > 68 g/m2

Tops 1.5 lbs. 2.0 lbs.
Bottoms 1.5 lbs. 2.5 lbs.
30 lbs.
Seam Strength ASTM D1683
Seam Slippage using existing seams ≤68 g/m2 : 15 lbs. @ ¼”
Pile Retention (Corduroy only) ASTM D1683 >68 g/m2: 20 lbs. @ ¼”
Abrasion Resistance using existing seams
ASTM 4685 Face: Grade 4.0

ASTM D4966 Back: Grade 3.5

No yarn breakage after 20,000 cycles (tops)

No yarn breakage after 30,000 cycles (btms)

No yarn breakage after 10,000 cycles

(wrinkle resistant fabrics)

Pilling Resistance ASTM D4970 Grade 4.0 after 100 cycles
Perspiration AATCC 15
Color change: Grade 4.5
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine AATCC TS-001 Staining: Grade 4.0

Bleach AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Color change: Grade 4.0
Lightfastness (20 Hrs AFU
AATCC 61/132 Color change: Grade 4.0
exposure)
Colorfastness to Washing Color change: : Light -Medium Dark

or Dry Cleaning 3.5 4.0

Light-Medium Dark **Special Sulfur

Color Change: 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0

Staining: 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0

Self-Staining: 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Light-Medium Dark **Special Sulfur

Dry: 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.0

Wet: 3.0 2.5 2.5 2.0

pH level AATCC 81 pH 6-8

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

PFOS (required only if sample SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited
declared with functional finishing - Intertek Method-Determination of
e.g. grease, stain & water Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC)C016.TP
repellent)

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,
(if applicable) articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration

number
---Sewn in label required listing filling material

** Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL

THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

SWIMWEAR/ SWIMWEAR COVERUPS

NPS-21

Fiber Content: Predominantly Cotton, Polyester, Nylon

End Use: Swim Trunks, Bathing Suits, Swim cover-ups

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or

more & exhibit ignition or fusion of its

base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%

Thread Count (warp/fill) ASTM D3775 As specified  5%

Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  1 yarn size

Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A Single Fiber: No Tolerance

Blended Fiber:  3%

Dimensional Stability (follow care label) AATCC 135/150 ---after 3 launderings Length and Width: 3% Maximum

Appearance after Laundering Visual Inspection Satisfactory
Skew Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2 3% Maximum
Garment- AATCC TS 004 (side seam)
Tensile Strength <68 g/m2 68-135 g/m2 >135 g/m2
ASTM D5034

Tear Strength ASTM D1424 Tops: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 30 lbs.
Bottoms: 15 lbs. 25 lbs. 35 lbs.

< 68 g/m2 > 68 g/m2

Tops 1.5 lbs. 2.0 lbs.
Bottoms 1.5 lbs. 2.5 lbs.

Seam Strength ASTM D1683 using existing seams 35 lbs.
Seam Slippage ASTM D1683 using existing seams 20 lbs. @ 1/4”

Abrasion Resistance ASTM D4966 Grade 4.0 after 30,000 cycles

Pilling Resistance ASTM D4970 Grade 4.0 after 100 cycles

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.0

Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001 Color Change: Grade 4.0
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001
Colorfastness to Sea Water Color change: Grade 4.0
AATCC 106
Neons Dark

Color change: 2.5 4.0

Staining: 3.0 3.5

Colorfastness to Chlorinated Pool Water AATCC 162 Neons All Others
Color change: 2.5 4.0

UPF (if labeled): AATCC 183 15-24 - Good UV Protection
ASTM D 6544 25-39 –Very Good UV Protection
Lightfastness ASTM D6603- Labeling
40 hours AFU exposure 40 +- Excellent UV Protection
AATCC 16 OPTION 3
Neons Light -Medium Dark

Color change: 2.5 3.5 4.0

Colorfastness to Washing AATCC 61/132 Neons/Light-Medium Dark
or Dry Cleaning 4.0
Color Change: 4.0 4.0
4.5
Staining: 4.0

Self-Staining: 4.5

Crocking AATCC 8/116 Neons/Light-Medium Dark
pH level AATCC 81 4.0
Dry: 4.0 2.5

Wet: 3.0

pH 6-8

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm

PFOS (required only if sample declared SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

with functional finishing - e.g. grease, Intertek Method-Determination of
Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) – C016.TP
stain and water repellent)

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in
(if applicable) articles Regulations Manitoba, Ontario & Quebec to obtain a

registration number
---Sewn in label required listing
filling material

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

WOVEN APPAREL

SYNTHETIC LINING FABRICS
NPS-22

Fiber Content: Polyester, CVS, Rayon, Acetate, Nylon

End Use: Pants, Skirts, Blouses, Shirts, Dresses, Jackets, Coats

Test Test Method Performance Requirement

Flammability - all fabrics 16 CFR Part 1610 Class 1

CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5 ---Plain Surface: 3.5 seconds or more

---Raised-Fiber Surface: 4 seconds or more

& exhibit ignition or fusion of its base fibers.

Fabric Weight ASTM D3776 As specified  5%
Thread Count (warp x fill) ASTM D3775
Yarn Count (yarn size & ply) ASTM D1059, D1244 As specified  5%
Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A
As specified  1 yarn size
Dimensional Stability Following Care Label
-After three home launderings AATCC 135/150 Single Fiber: No Tolerance
-After one dry cleaning AATCC 158 Blended Fiber:  3%
Appearance after Laundering/ Visual Inspection
Rayon All Others
Dry Cleaning Fabric-AATCC 179 Method 2
Skew Garment- AATCC TS-004(side Length and Width: 5% Max. 3% Max.

Tensile Strength seam) Length and Width: 3% Max. 2% Max.
Tear Strength ASTM D5034
ASTM D1424 Satisfactory
Seam Strength
ASTM D1683 3% Maximum
Seam Slippage using existing seams
ASTM D1683 Warp and Fill: 25 lbs. 1.5 lbs.
Abrasion Resistance using existing seams Warp and Fill: Acetate 1.8 lbs.
Pilling Resistance ASTM D3886 All others
Perspiration ASTM D4970 30 lbs.
AATCC 15
Colorfastness to Chlorine Bleach 20 lbs. @ 1/4”
Colorfastness to Non-Chlorine Bleach AATCC TS-001
Lightfastness AATCC TS-001 Grade 3.0 After 300 Cycles
20 hours AFU exposure AATCC 16 OPTION 3
Colorfastness to Washing Grade 4.0 After 100 Cycles
AATCC 61/132
or Dry Cleaning Color change: Grade 4.5

Staining: Grade 4.0

Color Change: Grade 4.0

Color change: Grade 4.0

Color change: Grade 4.0

Light-Medium Dark **Special
4.0 4.0
Color Change: 4.0 4.0 3.0
4.5 4.5
Staining: 4.0
Dark **Special
Self-Staining: 4.5 4.0 3.5
2.5 2.5
Crocking AATCC 8/116 Light-Medium

Dry: 4.0

Wet: 3.0

Formaldehyde JIS L1041 75 ppm
** Indigo dye, sulfur dye, raised surface etc.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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secret, and confidential information which are the property of Nordstrom, Inc. These documents and their contents may not be duplicated or

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

LEATHER AND SUEDE APPAREL

NPS-24

Content: Leather, Suede,

End Use: Coats, Jackets, Vests, Dresses, Skirts, Pants

Test Test Method Performance Requirement
Class 1
Flammability 16 CFR Part 1610 Confirm Species of Leather

Leather Identification Microscopic

Leather Thickness ASTM D1814 As specified
Lead in Surface Coating (painted and 16 CFR 1500.3 0.009% (90 ppm) Maximum

coated products) Visual Inspection Color Change: Grade 3.0
**Appearance after Leather Cleaning

Self-Staining: Grade 4.5

General Appearance: Satisfactory

Dimensional Stability Follow care label Length and Width: 5% maximum
(Washable Suede/Leather) AATCC 135/150
Appearance after Laundering Satisfactory
Visual Inspection
(Washable Suede/Leather) No Spewing Evident
Spewing 48 hours. @ 500C/
90% Relative Humidity No Surface Change of metal components
Leather or Suede and Metal Then 6 hours @ -200C
Hardware Compatibility
48 hours. @ 500C/
90% Relative Humidity

Tensile Strength ASTM D5034 Length and Width: 40 lbs. average
(Leather Only)
ASTM D1683 25 lbs.
Seam Strength AATCC 8-116
Crocking Leather and Suede:

(Leather, Suede and Lining) Dry: Grade 3.0

Wet: Grade 1.5

Lining:

Light -Medium Dark Special
3.5
Dry: 4.0 4.0 2.5

Wet: 3.0 2.5

Perspiration AATCC 15 Color change: Grade 4.5
(Lining only)
Staining: Grade 4.5

Lightfastness AATCC 16 OPTION 3 Color change: Light -Medium Dark
(20 hours AFU exposure) 3.5 4.0

PFOS (required only if sample SGS Method, HPLC-MS analysis or Prohibited

declared with functional finishing - Intertek Method-Determination of
e.g. grease, stain and water Perfluorinated Carbon (PFC) –

repellent) C016.TP

Stuffed Products Labeling Canadian Upholstered & stuffed ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,

(if applicable) articles Regulations Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration

number

---Sewn in label required listing filling

material

** If a test for “Appearance after Leather Cleaning” is desired, one full garment is to be sent to NPG QA in Seattle.

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

TRIM AND FINDINGS Test Method Page 1 of 3

NPS-25 ASTM D2724 Performance Requirement
ASTM D2724
Test •Compatible with body fabric
Interfacing ASTM D2724 • No bubbling, fraying, pilling,
Visual Assessment delamination or fugitive dye noted.
-Shrinkage • 2.0 oz./inch minimum (length & width)
-Appearance Retention AATCC 135 or 150 or 158 • No visible adhesive on the garment face

-Bond Strength ASTM D5034 Machine Wash (3x): 3% Maximum
-Adhesive Strike Through ASTM D1424 Dry Clean (1x): 2% Maximum
ASTM D3786 50 lbs. (warp and fill)
Pocketing ASTM D434 3.0 lbs. (warp & fill)
-Shrinkage AATCC 8 or 116 30 lbs.
25 Lbs. @ 1/4”
-Tensile Strength (woven’s) AATCC 135 or 150 Dry - Grade 4.0
-Tear Strength (woven’s) ASTM D5278 Wet - Grade 3.0
-Bursting Strength (knits) AATCC 8 or 116
-Seam Slippage (woven’s) AATCC 61, 2A ± 7% relaxed
-Crocking (colored pocketing)
25 Washings or Vendors Spec ±10%
Elastic 10 dry cleanings
-Shrinkage Dry and Wet: Grade 4.0
-Stretch 25 Washings or
-Crocking (Colored) 10 dry cleanings Color Change: Grade 4.0
-Colorfastness to Washing
Staining: Grade 4.0
Shoulder Pads
A. Fiberfill and Other Self-Staining: Grade 5.0

-Appearance and Shape Retain original size, shape, fiber
Retention distribution and color

B. Foams Retain original size, shape, fiber
-Appearance and Shape distribution and color

Retention Manufactured without ozone-
-Manufactured Spec depleting (HCFCs & CFCs)

components

Shoulder Tape AATCC 135 or 150 Compatible with body fabric
(Braid tape, Twill tape) ASTM D5034
-Shrinkage AATCC 61 or 150 15 Lbs.
-Tensile Strength
-Colorfastness to Laundering or Dry Color Change: Grade 4.0
Cleaning
Staining: Grade 4.0

Self- Staining: Grade 5.0

Thread ASTM D204 Compatible with Body Fabric
Monofilament thread is not allowed in AATCC 61 or 150
Color Change: Grade 4.0
Nordstrom garments
Self-Staining: Grade 5.0
-Shrinkage
-Colorfastness to Laundering or Dry

Cleaning

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

TRIM AND FINDINGS Test Method Page 2 of 3
Performance Requirement
NPS-25 Canadian Upholstered & stuffed
articles Regulations ---Manufacturer must register in Manitoba,
Test Ontario & Quebec to obtain a registration
Decorations and Embellishments number
---Sewn in label required listing filling
A. Applied trim (lace, rickrack,
Faux leather, PVC, soft plastics) material

Embroidery and Appliqué
-Stuffed Products Labeling

(if applicable)

-Shrinkage AATCC 150/158 Same as body fabric
-Colorfastness to laundering AATCC 61 or 150 Color Change: Grade 4.0
or Dry Cleaning Visual Assessment Self-Staining: Grade 5.0
-Appearance after 16 CFR 1500.3 Satisfactory
laundering or Dry Cleaning CPSC-CH-C100-09.3
- Lead Content (Painted or Colored) 90 ppm (0.009%) Maximum
-Phthalates- Synthetic leather, PVC, AATCC 61 or 150
PU, soft plastics Visual Assessment 1000 ppm (0.1%) Maximum
16 CFR 1500.3 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP,
B. Beads and Sequins DNOP, DNHP, DEP)
-Colorfastness to laundering AATCC 61 or 150
or Dry Cleaning Visual Assessment Color Change: Grade 4.0
-Appearance after AATCC 8 or 116 Self-Staining: Grade 5.0
16 CFR 1500.3 Satisfactory
laundering or Dry Cleaning No test Method
- Lead Content (Painted or Colored) 90 ppm (0.009%) Maximum

C. Screen Prints Color Change: Grade 4.0
-Colorfastness to laundering
or Dry Cleaning Self-Staining: Grade 5.0
-Appearance after
Satisfactory - no cracking or peeling
laundering or Dry Cleaning
-Crocking evident

-Lead Content (Painted or Colored) Dry: Grade 3.5

Snaps Wet: Grade 2.5
-Manufacturing spec
90 ppm (0.009%) Maximum

-Attachment Strength ASTM 7142 All Components are to be attached
-Snap Together ASTM D4846 using the automated equipment
-Snap Apart ASTM D4846 from the fastener manufacturer
-Lead Content (Painted/Colored) 16 CFR 1500.3
-Appearance after Visual Inspection 15 lbs. Minimum at 10 seconds
8 lbs. ± 2 maximum
laundering or Dry Cleaning ASTM D2061 4 lbs. ± 2 minimum
ASTM D2061 90 ppm (0.009%) Maximum
Zippers ASTM D2061 Satisfactory - No paint chipping or rusting
-Cross Chain Pull 16 CFR 1500.3
-Top/Bottom Stop Holding Visual Inspection 60 lbs.
-Slider Pull 15 lbs.
-Lead Content (Painted or Colored) 15 lbs.
-Appearance after 90 ppm (0.009%) Maximum
laundering or Dry Cleaning Satisfactory - No paint chipping or rusting

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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APPAREL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SEPTEMBER 2013

TRIM AND FINDINGS Test Method Page 3 of 3
Performance Requirement
NPS-25 AATCC 135
ASTM D5034 ±10% Grade 4.0
Test AATCC 61 or 150 or 158 50 lbs. Minimum Grade 5.0
Draw cords Color Change:
Visual Inspection Self-Staining:
-Shrinkage Satisfactory
-Tensile Strength ASTM D7142 Mod
-Colorfastness to laundering 16 CFR 1500.3 15 lbs. Minimum
or Dry Cleaning AATCC 61 or 150 0.009% (90 ppm) Maximum
-Appearance after ASTM D6840 Color Change: 4.0 Self-staining 5.0
Emsig Method No appreciable change
laundering or Dry Cleaning Visual Inspection Pass - no staining evident
Buttons Satisfactory - No rusting or breakage
ASTM D5171
-Attachment Strength Pass ( no breakage of any button allowed)
-Lead Content (Painted or Colored)
-Colorfastness to laundering
-Effects of Dry Cleaning
-Sublimation (dyed buttons)
-Appearance after

laundering or Dry Cleaning
-Impact Resistance (plastic buttons)

Metal and Plastic Hardware ASTM D7142 Mod 15 lbs. Minimum
-Attachment Strength 16 CFR 1500.3 90 ppm (0.009%) Maximum
-Lead Content (Painted or Colored) AATCC 61 or 150 Color Change: Grade 4.0
-Colorfastness to laundering Self-Staining: Grade 5.0
or Dry Cleaning Visual Inspection Satisfactory - No rusting, breaking,
-Appearance after chipping or corrosion
laundering or Dry Cleaning

THE AGENT/ MANUFACTURER IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE REFERENCED STYLE CONFORMS TO ALL
THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THIS SPECIFICATION

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