LWES-SL-PTCL-01065-NA-340-SHOWER CURTAINS-V19

Date:Reviewed By/Date:LOWES TEST PROTOCOL FORLWES-01065-NASHOWER CURTAINS (V19)Evaluation Citation/Method Criteria Results RatingSCOPE: The testing procedures outlined in this protocol are designed for Shower Curtains.SUPPLEMENTAL PROTOCOLS* California Proposition 65Safe Drinking Water andToxic Enforcement Actof 1986The sample shall be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65 to determine if additional testing or labeling is required.Note:- When labeling is allowed by the Consent Judgment, and product contains relevant warning label rate as Pass and no actual test is required.- When labeling is NOT allowed by the Consent Judgment, labeling is allowed by the client if it contains a relevant warning label. Rate as Pass. If product does not contain relevant warning label, actual test will be conducted.- Equivalent wordings in warning label are allowed. Warning label shall contain the appropriate name of chemical(s) (if the label contains the chemical names instead of the generic reference to "chemicals"), hazards of the chemical(s) and shall be written in standard format.* Non Regulatory Analytical Testing LWES -GB-PTCL-08443-NA-020All samples shall be reviewed against the requirements of NonRegulatory Analytical Testing supplemental protocol to determine ifadditional testing or labeling is required.Note: Additional cost, sample size & TAT may be required if testing to one or more supplemental protocol is necessary. Please refer to the above referenced supplemental protocol(s) for additional information.LABELING (US)One Time Use ProductsFair Packaging and Labeling Act ORAll Other ProductsUniform Packaging and Labeling RegulationsF.P. & L. Act(16 CFR 500)ORNIST Uniform Laws andRegulations Handbook130For product for the US, Manufacturer, Packer, or Distributor’s Name& Address (City, State & ZIP Code)One Time Use ProductsFair Packaging and Labeling Act ORAll Other ProductsUniform Packaging and LabelingF.P. & L. Act(16 CFR 500)ORNIST Uniform Laws andRegulations HandbookProduct IdentificationLWES-01065-NASHOWER CURTAINS (V19)Evaluation Citation/Method Criteria Results RatingOne Time Use ProductsFair Packaging and Labeling Act ORAll Other ProductsUniform Packaging and Labeling RegulationsF.P. & L. Act(16 CFR 500)ORNIST Uniform Laws andRegulations Handbook130For product for the US, Net quantity of contents shall be expressed interms of weight or mass, measure, numerical count, or combination soas to give accurate information to facilitate consumercomparison.Lowe’s Requirement – Metric Units not required and (“)are acceptable abbreviation for Inch.Country of origin marking 19 CFR 134 For product for the US, shall indicate country of origin legibly,permanently, and in comparable size and close proximity to anymention of country other than country in which the article wasmanufactured or produced. Must be visible at point of purchase. Fiber Content FTC Fiber label must comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC)RegulationsRN# (Registered Number) FTC Verify presence (Textile fiber products identification act)Care Label 16 CFR 423 Must conform to regulationsLABELING (Product for CANADA)Labeling - packaging - packaging copy or artwork request form may be substitutedConsumer packagingand labelling regulations,C.R.C., c. 417 / ClientrequirementProduct for Canada shall have Manufacturer or distributor’s name &address (City & Postal Code).Placed anywhere except bottom – English or FrenchWhere a prepackaged product is wholly manufactured or produced ina country other than Canada, one of the following formats may beused:-The name and address of a Canadian dealer preceded by the words“imported by” (importé par”) or “imported for” (“importé pour”); or-The statement of geographic origin located immediately adjacent tothe name and address of a Canadian dealer; or-The name and address of the dealer outside CanadaClient requirement = do not evaluate font sizeLabeling - packaging - packaging copy or artwork request form may be substitutedConsumer packagingand labelling regulations,C.R.C., c. 417 / ClientrequirementProduct Net QuantityDeclaration must be in English and French, metric units, on PDP, boldClient requirement = do not evaluate font sizeLWES-01065-NASHOWER CURTAINS (V19)Evaluation Citation/Method Criteria Results RatingLabeling - packaging - packaging copy or artwork request form may be substitutedConsumer packagingand labelling regulations,C.R.C., c. 417 / ClientrequirementProduct identification shall be English and French, on PDP and in boldClient requirement = do not evaluate font sizeLabeling – packaging Consumer packagingand labeling regulations,C.R.C., c. 417 section 6 For product for Canada, all mandatory labeling information must be shown in both French and English languages. The type of mandatory labeling that is required includes, but is not limited to, any written statement or warning, product identity, net content and ingredient declarations. The names and address of the manufacturer and country of origin labeling requirements may be presented in either French or English. Other supplemental label information that is considered to be non-mandatory (e.g. directions for use) also does not have to appear in a bilingual manner. However, manufacturers are encouraged to include such information in a bilingual format if plausible.Country of origin marking Canada Customs Tariff,Marking of ImportedGoods Regulations,SOR-94-10 / Marking ofImported GoodsMemorandum D11-3-1 a) Imported goods shall indicate country of origin.b) Must be legible and sufficiently permanent to remain on the goods until it reaches the purchaser.c) For goods from NAFTA countries, the language may be English, French or Spanish.d) For goods from non-NAFTA countries, language may be English or French and marking should appear on individual articles.e) If the packaging conceals the Country of Origin mark, then the packaging must also be marked.f) There is a provision to mark only the container providing that certain conditions are met, such that the ultimate purchaser will see the marked container.**Fiber Content Label Canadian TextileLabeling ActR.S., c. T-10(For Indoor Items Only) Must be bilingual and must contain the generic name and amount of fiber expressed in %.Must be visible at point of purchase (can be sewn on, on sticker label/hangtag, on package or imprint directly on the article). Note: Take exhibit photo and attach with the reportLabeling of Pre-PackagedConsumer Textile Articles (if Applicable) Visual Per Section 21 of the Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations,C.R.C., c. 1551, if the textile article is sold in a wrapper, package orcontainer and the fiber content label is clearly visible to the consumer,no further labeling is required. If the label is not visible, theinformation to be shown on the label must be repeated on the wrapper,package or container in the prescribed manner.Note: Take exhibit photo and attach with the reportLWES-01065-NASHOWER CURTAINS (V19)Evaluation Citation/Method Criteria Results Rating Care Label (If claimed) Visual If Canadian care symbols are used, the care labels must bepermanently attached to the textile article.Canadian Care Symbols must be presented in accordance with theNational Standard of Canada, Care Labeling of Textiles, andCAN/CGSB-86.1-2003 and must be accurate based on the criteria inthis standard.Note: Take exhibit photo and attach with the reportCA No. or Dealer Identity Visual The CA number of the Canadian dealer or the name and full postaladdress under which the dealer normally carries out his business mustbe present on the fiber content label per Sections 11 and 12 of theTextile Labeling and Advertising Regulations.Note: Take exhibit photo and attach with the reportLABELING (ALL)Claim verification - Level 2 Claim verification Examine the retail packaging (or submitted artwork).Record each objective (factual) claim which can be substantiated bythe testing within this protocol and rate accordingly.Any net quantity/dimensional claims evaluated in other sections of thisprotocol need not be recorded.Record all other objective (factual) and subjective (opinion) claims as"NT" for Not Tested and report as data (also include in the remarkssection of the Executive Summary).Modification = claim(s) not verified / tested report as data.Use Labeling Visual Use/care instructions that are clear and understandable shall beprovided.ANALYTICAL*Mildew Resistance (Qualitative) AATCC 30 [If claimed]No growth on 6 x 6 inch swatchPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSOverall Dimensions Standard Measure Report overall dimensions; shall meet label claims (if applicable).Report in primary units as claimed. ( -5 / +5%)Weight (Gms.) Standard Measure Report overall weight; shall meet label claims(If applicable) (-10 / +10%)LWES-01065-NASHOWER CURTAINS (V19)Evaluation Citation/Method Criteria Results RatingFiber Analysis: Blends AATCC 20A/20A Blends : 3% toleranceSingle Fiber : No toleranceCONSTRUCTION & WORKMANSHIPDefects Visual •No Major Defects, Shall demonstrate good, even construction,with no sharp edges, sharp points or discoloration.•Shall have no components missing. Shall Function as intended.PERFORMANCE*Canadian Flammability - Textile Products Textile FlammabilityRegulations /CAN/CGSB-4.2No.27.5:2008Time of flame spread shall be(a) greater than 3.5 seconds where the product does not have a raisedfiber surface, or(b) time of flame spread shall be greater than 4.0 seconds, where theproduct has a raised fiber surface and exhibits ignition or fusion of thebase fibers* Flammability – US ASTM D1230-10 Must comply* Flammability of Vinyl Film - US 16 CFR 1611 Meets RequirementFunctionality Visual Shall function as intended as received* Resistance to corrosion - only for indoor metal components ASTM B117 modified Metal for use in damp, or wet locations (ie. bathroom) shall withstand24 hours in 1% salt fog with no failure of any of the following:•Ferrous rust corrosion (red rust)•Loss of functionInclude before and after photos of any corrosion areas in report. (Useanother sample for “before” photo. If none available, cover photo isacceptable.)LWES-01065-NASHOWER CURTAINS (V19)Evaluation Citation/Method Criteria Results Rating*Dimensional changes of garments after home laundering(After 3HL If Applicable) AATCC 150 [If claimed]Woven –General Fabrics: -3% x -3%Stretch Fabrics (with spandex): -4% x -4%Corduroy, Velvet, Terry, Flannel, Jacquard, Basket, Pique: -5% x -5%Growth: +1% maximumKnit –General Fabrics: -5% x -5%Stretch Fabrics (With Spandex): -6% x -6%Fleece/ Sherpa / French Terry: -6% x -6%Rib/ /Pique: -7% x -7%Thermal: -8 % x -8%Growth: +3% maximum*Appearance after care (3 HL) Per Care instructions [If claimed]List all observations affecting the end productperformance/appearance. For laminated products: no bubbling,puckering, crack marks or blisters, or face fabric pilling.Color Change: ModerateSelf Staining: SlightSeam Appearance/Wrinkling: Fairly smooth but non-pressedappearanceFrosting: Moderate DifferencePilling: Moderate PillingCOLORFASTNESSCrocking AATCC8 or 116 Dry: Grade 4 minimumWet: Grade 3 minimumEXCEPTIONS: Dark Colors (Hunter Green, Dark Red, Burgundy, Black, Navy) regardless of Dyestuffs/Fabrication Dry: Grade 3 minimumWet: Grade 2 minimum* Actual Laundering(After 1HL, 3 HL as per care label) AATCC 150 Modified [If claimed]Color change: Grade 4 minimum after 3 HLStaining: Grade 3 minimum after 1HLSelf- staining: Grade 4.5 minimum after 3 HL(Modification = Adding Multifiber to Specimen)LWES-01065-NASHOWER CURTAINS (V19)Evaluation Citation/Method Criteria Results Rating* Quick methods for colorfastness to chlorine bleach(If care label is present) AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4 Minimum(If "Do not bleach" claim is made - Do not perform bleach tests andmark as "N/A" per label claim of "Do Not Bleach on product")* Quick methods for colorfastness to non chlorine bleach(If care label is present) AATCC/ASTM TS-001 Grade 4 Minimum(If "Do not bleach" claim is made - Do not perform bleach tests andmark as "N/A" per label claim of "Do Not Bleach on product")Key:* Additional Charge For This TestYellow highlighted tests are Canadian tests to be conducted when distributing in Canada Blue highlighted tests are US tests to be conducted when distributing in the USResults Key: Rating Key:M Meets NM Does Not Meet Good Good Unsat. UnsatisfactoryNA Not Applicable NT Not Tested C/A Conditionally Approved -- Not RatedC Claimed R RecordedNo. Of Samples Required For Complete Testing: 3 sq. yd (fabric) +2 garmentsNo. Of (Fully Packed) Cartons For Transit Testing: 1 Creation Date: ARPIL 16, 2010 No. Of Working Days For Complete Testing: 7 Editorial Revision Date: JULY 31, 2013 No. Of Working Days for Mildew Resistance 20ITS Review Date: January 22, 2013SGS Review Date: January 21, 2013。