TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO STANDARD  
  
 
COMPULSORY  
 
 
 
 GARMENTS AND TEXTILES – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS  
  
 
 
PCTTCS 10 :20XX  
(Replaces TTS 76:Part 3:2007  and TTS 76:Part 7:2008 ) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 General statement  
 
The Trinidad and Tobago  Bureau of Standards (TTB S) is a body corporate established under the 
authority of the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997 (herein after referred to as the Standards Act).  
In accordance with the Standards Act, the Bureau shall promote and encourage the development and 
maintenance of stan dards and further shall establish standards for the following: to improve goods 
produced or used in Trinidad and Tobago; to ensure industrial efficiency and development; to promote 
public and industrial welfare, health and safety; and to protect the enviro nment.  
The TTBS  develops standards through consultation with relevant interes t groups, and public comment 
is invited on all draft standards before they are declared as Trinidad and Tobago Standards in 
accordance with the provisions of the Standards Act.  
The TTBS  is the legal custodian of Trinidad and Tobago Standard Marks, which are issued in 
accordance with the Standards Act. When a Trinidad and Tobago Standard Mark appears on any 
product, or in connection with any service, process or practice, it provides  assurance that such a 
product, service, process or practice conforms to a Trinidad and Tobago Standard.  
The TTBS’  Standards Information Centre maintains a reference library of standards, including local, 
regional and international standards and is the nat ional node of the International Organization for 
Standardization Information Network (ISONET).  The Centre serves as the WTO/TBT Enquiry Point 
which disseminates information on standards and technical regulations as it relates to the World 
Trade Organizatio n, Technical Barrier s to Trade Agreement. It also acts  as the sales agent for the 
publications of foreign and international standards organizations.  
NOTE  In order to keep abreast of progress in the industries concerned, Trinidad and Tobago Standards are 
subject to periodic review. Suggestions for improvements are welcome.  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 Contents         
       Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  1 
1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  2 
2 Normative references ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  3 
3 Terms and definitions ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................  4 
4 Labelling requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  6 
5 Chemical requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  11 
6 Verification of fibre content on label  ................................ ................................ ...............................  11 
7 Used garments  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  11 
8 Seconds, irregular and slightly imperfect  ................................ ................................ .......................  11 
9 Damaged, rejects and remnants  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 12 
10 Mechanisms to demonstrate compliance  ................................ ................................ ...................  12 
11 Measures related to non -compliance  ................................ ................................ .........................  12 
Annex A  (normative)  Fibre conten t ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 13 
Annex B  (informative)  Position of labels on garments  ................................ ................................ .........  15 
Annex C  (normative)  Chemical requirements for formaldehydes and azo d yes ................................ . 17 
Annex D  (normative)  List of defects and points system  ................................ ................................ ....... 19 
 
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 Foreword  
These requirements were declared a Trinidad and Tobago Standard on _____________ after  the 
draft had been approved by the Trinidad and T obago Bureau of Standards  (TTBS) . 
This standard replaces the Trini dad an d Tobago Standard s TTS 76:  Part 3:  2007, Requirements for 
labelling -Part 3: Labelling of garments  and TTS 76:  Part 7:  2008, Textiles – Labelling and advertising 
– Requirements . Both standards were merged into one standard to ensure harmonization and a 
consistent approach to assessing requirements for compliance.  
 
This standard differs from the previous versio ns with respect to the follow ing: 
a) Inclusion of a labelling requirement for  flame retardant finishes  where applicable ; 
b) chemical composition of garments and textiles as it pertains to formaldehydes and azo dyes ; and  
c) list of defects to classify textile s as ‘seconds’.  
This standard was re vised in alignment with Good Regulatory Practices  and to support  best practices  
in the garments and textile industry .  
TTBS  has recommended  that this standard be accorded compulsory status . This standard will 
become  effective as a compulsory standard on a date to be notified by the Minister responsible for 
trade and industry in a Notice to be published in the Trinidad and Tobago Gazette, as required by the 
Standards Act  to protect public health, welfare and  safety , for the protection of the environment  and to 
ensure acceptable quality in products . 
This standard is intended for use by:  
a) Manufacturers, importers and distributors  (wholesale and retail)  of garments and textiles  to assist 
in man ufacturing or procuring garments and textiles  which satisfy minimum re quirements ; and   
b) Regulatory agencies  as a basis for assessing imported or locally manufactured garments and 
textiles  within an established re gulatory  framework.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1 Scope  
This standard establishes compulsory requirements  for the la belling and chemical composition of 
garments  and textiles . 
1.1 Garments   
This standard applies  to the following types of garments :   
a) all types of garments, whether made of textile, plastics, p lastics -coated fabric, suede, grain 
leather, furs or any combination of these materia ls, and this also includes the following  
1) school uniforms;   
2) hosiery;   
3) neckwear;   
4) headgear;  
5) fashion gloves , mittens and mitts ;  
6) cloth diapers ;   
7) swim wear;  
8) waterproof rain wear ; and 
9) undergarments . 
This standar d does not ap ply to bespoke garments, personal protective wear  and footwear . 
1.2 Textiles  
This standard applies to  the following textiles : 
a) textiles with labels affixed to them, sold at retail or wholesale outlets;  
b) household textile articles;  
EXAMPLE  Draperie s, floor coverings, furnishing, beddings , han dkerchiefs , towels  and pillow cases . 
c) textiles sold by length (including narrow fabrics  and fents );  
d) threads ; and  
e) any textile article sold with a clear indication that it is a remnant, irregular, second, reject, 
damaged or used ; PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 This standard does not apply  to hair pieces, accessories, smart  textiles, industrial textiles ,  ropes, 
fabric tapes, any piece of mosquito netting, cord yarn, ribbons or or an y other narrow width fabrics 
that are less than  15 cm in width . 
1.3 Chemical composition  
This standard applie s to the chemical composition of garments and textiles as it pertains to 
formaldehydes and azo dyes.  
2 Normative reference s 
The following referenced document s are  indispensable to the application of this document. For the 
undated reference s, the latest editi on of the referenced document (including any amendments) 
applies.  
Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists  
AATCC TM 20 , Fibre Analysis: Qualitative  
AATCC TM 20A, Fibre An alysis: Quantitative  
ASTM International  
ASTM D5489, Standard Guide for Care Sym bols for Care Instructions on Textile Products  
International Organization for Standardization  
ISO 3758 , Textiles: Care labelling code using symbols  
ISO 14184 -1, Textiles – Determination of formaldehyde  - Part 1  : Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde 
(water ex traction method)  
ISO 17234 -1, Leather - Chemical tests for the determination of certain a zo colorants in dyed leathers - 
Part 1: Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo colorants  
ISO 14362 -1, Textiles  - Methods for determination of certai n aromatic amines derived from azo 
colorants - Part 1: Detection of the use of certain azo colorants accessible with and without extracting 
the fibres  
European Committee for Standardization  
EN 14362 -1, Textiles . Methods for determination of certain aromati c amines derived from azo 
colorants - Part 1 : Detection of the use of certain azo colorants accessible with and without extracting 
the fibres  
EN 14362 -2, Textiles. Methods for the determination o f certain aromatic amines deriv ed from azo 
colorants. Detecti on of the use of certain azo color ants accessible by extracting t he fibres  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 3 Terms and definitions  
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions shall apply . 
3.1 
azo dye 
water -insoluble dye which is formed on the fibre by coupling a water -soluble diazo  compound with a 
water soluble coupling compound having affinity for cellulose  
 
3.2 
care instructions  
series of directions that describe practices pertaining to the washing, bleaching, dryin g, ironing and 
dry cleaning of  a garment or tex tile without causing adverse effects to the garment  or textile  
 
3.3 
composite garment  
garment composed of two or more sections, other than notions, that differ in textile fibre content  
 
3.4 
bespoke garments  
clothing that is sp ecifically made for individua l customers  
3.5 
damaged  
term used to describe a textile that has been exposed to any agent including water, fire, smoke, 
sunlight or chemical that compromises the original integrity of the textile  
3.6 
defect  
fault that would reduce the expected performance  of the fabric or,  if it appeared in a prominent 
position in an article made from the fabric, would readily be seen and rejected by a prospective 
purchaser  
3.7 
fent  
cloth or fabric which is between 0.9 m and 9.0 m in length  
3.8 
fibre content   
the amount a nd type of fibre in a garment or textile  
 
3.9 
first quality  
textiles which are free from defects  or conta in defects that total  ≤ 40 points in alignment with the point 
system and list of defects outlined in Annex D  
3.10 
formaldehyde  
chemical compound made of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 3.11 
garment s  
articles designed to cover, protect or adorn the body   
 
3.12 
industrial textiles  
textiles which are specifically designed and engineered to be capable of being used in products, 
processes or services utilized b y industrial professionals in different types of high performance and 
heavy -duty applications from  mostly non -textile industries  
NOTE  Industrial textiles are also known as technical textiles or high performance textiles.  
3.13 
label  
any mark, symbol, devic e, imprint, stamp, brand, ticket or tag, applied to, placed on, accompanying, 
sold with, distrib uted with or referring to garments and textiles  
3.14 
mercerized  
chemical process that is applied to fabrics to permanently impart a greater affinity for dyes an d 
various chemical finishes  
3.15 
narrow fabric  
woven or knitted construction intended for use as a trim, binding, edging, strapping or harness, and 
designed to be used in its full width  
 
3.16 
neckwear  
articles of clothing worn about the neck  
3.17 
notions  
any textile fibres, yarns or fabrics, or, any products made in whole or in part from a textile fibre, yarn 
or fabric that:  
a) have been added to a garment for a functional purpose other than filling, stuffing, or providing 
warmth, whether or not they also ser ve a decorative purpose;  
b) differ in textile fibre content from the garment to which they have been added; and  
c) do not constitute a part of the outer surface of the garment to which they have been added, 
unless they are incorp orated at or along an edge.  
  
EXAMPLE  Binding, thread , hook and loop  fasteners, waist bands and lining . 
3.18 
ornamentation  
textile fibre , yarn or combination of both, that is present in a garment as an integral part for a 
decorative purpose other than the textile fibre or fibres from whic h the remain der of the garment is 
made  
3.19 
overall width  
distance between the outermost edges of the sample measured perpendicular to the longitudinal 
edges  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 3.20 
package  
receptacle, container, wrapper, box, or confining band in which garments are sold, bu t does not 
include package liners, shipping containers or any other wrapping or box not customarily displayed to 
the purchaser at the point of retail sale  
 
3.21 
rejects  
textiles which do not fulfil specified requirements and generally do not fulfil usage r equirements  
3.22 
remnants  
left over textile pieces from the textile construction process  
3.23 
seconds  
irregular  
slightly imperfect  
textiles  and garments which do not fully satisfy the specificat ion or standard for the product  and which 
lack something essen tial to the fitness for use of the product, res ulting in a loss in utility and or 
durability and  or aesthetics of the garment  or textile .   
 
3.24 
textile  
commodity that is woven, knit ted or otherwise made primarily of fiber, yarn or fabric  
 
3.25 
used    
second -hand, not n ew, having had a previous owner  
4 Labelling  requirements  
4.1 Responsibility for labelling  
Any person  or organization that  imports, manufactures, or distributes  garments  (retail and  or bulk)  in 
Trinidad and Tobago shall be responsible for ensuring  that the content of  labels comply with the 
requirements of this standard  and the information is true, correct, and not misleading.  
4.2 General requirements  
4.2.1  Upon visual examination , labels shall be found to be securely a ttached to the garment . 
4.2.2  All the required information  on the label s pertaining to garments and textiles  shall be in the 
English language, in legible form and grouped together and set apart from the graphic matter on the 
label (s).  
4.2.3  The number of labels used to convey all the requ ired information shall be kept to a minimum.  
Wherever possible, one label shall be used.  
4.2.4  The terms “all X” or “pure X ” or “100 percent X ” where X is the generic name of a fibre shall 
only be used on a label or description if no other fibre is presen t in the garment  or textile  when tested 
in accordance with AATCC TM 20  and AATCC TM 20 A within a tolerance of ± 5  % for fibre content . PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 4.3 Labelling of garments  
4.3.1  All garments which are displayed for sale or offered for sale shall each be labelled with the  
following information:  
a) the manufacturer ’s identification  which shall be either the name and address of the local 
manufacturer or the registered trade mark or  brand name, or the TTBS Registration Number , or, 
in the case of imported garments, the trade name  or brand name registered in the country of 
origin, or an identification number of the foreign manufacturer regi stered in the country of origin  or 
name of wholesaler, distributor or retailer ; 
b) the fibre content in descending order of magnitude including  the percentage fibre content by 
mass of each fibre present  in the garment  or section of the composite garment, where these 
fibres constitute more than 5 percent of the fibre content of the garment or s ection of the 
composite garment (see additional requiremen ts for fibre content  in Annex A ); 
c) for non -textile garments , the type s of plastics, furs, leather or other non -textile material of which 
the garment is made shall b e specified;  
d) the country of origin ;  
e) the garment size ; and  
f) the care instructions.  
NOTE  1 Care  instructions for various types of fabrics are provided  in Annex D of TTS 578:2019, Guide to the 
selection of fabrics . 
NOTE 2  Swing tags or tickets should be used for display purposes only.  
4.3.2  Where a garment consists of two or more separate units, each  unit shall be labelled in 
accordance with the requirements of this standard.  
EXAMPLE  Both the jacket and tr ouser in a two -piece suit should have separate labels with all the 
information required by this standard.  
4.3.3 If a garment can be neither safely w ashed nor dry -cleaned, the manufacturer , importer or 
distributor shall indicate how th e garment can be safely cleaned in addition to the re quirements 
outlined in 4.3.1 .  
4.3.4  Information indicating that a treatment is prohibited or that special care shoul d be taken, shall 
be included  on the label together with  the relevant care instructions . 
NOTE  If a care procedure on one product could harm another product that is  washed with it, the label 
should include a warning. For example, if an item is not colorfast , the label should  say “Wash with like colors” or 
“Wash separately.”  
4.3.5  The care instructions shall incorporate the  five operations of washing, bleaching, drying, 
ironing and dry cleaning as specified  in accordance with ISO 3758 or  ASTM D5489.  
4.4 Position and attachment of labels  on garments  and packages  
4.4.1  All labels bearing the required information shall be attached to the garment at such position(s) 
which are clearly visible or accessible for examination by the prospective purchaser.  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 NOTE 1  The recomm ended positions for the attachment of labels o n garments are given in Annex B . 
NOTE 2   The position(s) of attachment of labels on garments should be selected  so that the label(s) will 
cause minimal discomfort to the wearer . 
4.4.2  Where a garment is package d, folded or displayed in such a way that it may be opened and 
reclosed with care and still be fit for display purposes, the labels of garments contained therein sh all  
be accessible.  
4.4.3  Where the opening and reclosing of the package may result in the g arment or the package 
being unfit for display purposes, the labelling information required by this standard, on label(s) which 
are not visible, shall also be provided on the package . 
NOTE      The package that is referenced in this clause is the one which contains the garment.  
4.4.4  For hosiery, diapers, handkerchiefs and other garments or articles where it is not practicable 
to attach the labels directly onto the items, all the required information in accordance with this 
standard shall be clearly and prom inently displayed on the package . 
4.5 Labelling of textiles  
All textiles  which are displayed or offered for sale shall conform to the following requirements.  
4.5.1 All labels  pertaining to the sale of textiles  shall be legible and conspicuous and shall be stat ed 
in the International System of units  (SI). 
NOTE   Imperial units may be used in brackets in addition to SI units.  
4.5.2 Textiles shall be labelled with  the following information:  
a) fibre content  shall be labelled as follows:  
1) fibre  content, given in percen tage, in descending order of quantity;  
2) fibre contents of less than five per cent shall be classified as “other fibres” except in the 
following cases:  
i) all animal fibres shall always be disclosed by name and percentage weight, even if it is 
less than five pe rcent of the textile ; and 
 EXAMPLE  Wool and silk.   
ii) the name and percentage of a fibre that is less than five percent of the textile  shall be 
stated if the fibre has a definite functional significance at that amount.  
 EXAMPLE  96% acetate: 4% spandex  
3) fibres used for lettering on labels woven in the selvedge, or for symbols or signs indicating 
brand or manufacturer shall not be included in the composition listing; and  
4) if the fibres used for ornamentation are not the same as those used in the body of the cloth,  
then the words “exclusive of ornamentation” shall be included on the label.  
b) name an d address of the manufacturer,  retailer , wholesaler, distributor or importer;  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 c) country of origin;  
d) overall width of t extile in centimetres  within a tolerance of  -1 to +2 cm for woven fabrics and ± 2  
cm for knitted fabrics ; 
NOTE 1 Inches may be included in brackets in addition to centimetres.  
NOTE 2   For lace fabrics used for bridal applications , the usable width should be provided in addition to the 
overall width.  
e) any finish ing treatments;  
NOTE  The textile should be labelled “preshrunk” or “mercerized” as applicable.  
f) quality designation (other than first quality ) where applicable;  
g) thread co unt, for fabric sold as bedding; and  
h) care instructions.  
4.5.3  For purchases  conducted  via electronic platforms , the fibre content of textiles shall be made 
available to the consumer, prior to the purchase.  
4.5.4 All information required by clauses  4.5.2 shall be clearly and prominently displayed and easily 
legible, in font of equal size an d prominence grouped together and set apart from other graphic matter 
on the label.  
4.5.5 Where the textile is sold by length from a bolt or roll the label shall  conform to any of the 
following : 
a) be displayed to the pu rchaser on the end of any roll or bolt on which the textile is displayed for 
sale;  or 
b) be woven or printed into the selvedge  of each roll or bolt ; or 
c) in the case of bolts of fabric, narrow fabrics  and fents , be displayed as a sign on, or in the 
immediate vicinity of the textile . 
d) In the case of f ents, the length shall be indicated to the customer  in addition to 4.5.2.  
NOTE  It is recommended that all  manufacturers , retailers, wholesalers, distributors  and importers  of textiles 
make the following information available to the customer upon  purchas e of textiles i ncluding  purchases 
conducted via electronic platforms:  
a) fibre content;  
b) width of textile ; and  
c) care instructions.  
 
4.5.5 Where the textile is pre -cut to length or prepackaged, the label shall  be applied to each piece 
or attached to each package a nd shall b e labelled according to 4.5.2 . PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 4.5.6 If the finish is  flame -retardant the textile shall be clearly and prominently labelled with 
precautionary care and treatm ent instructions to protect the textile  from any harmful agent or 
treatment that may cau se deterioration of the flame resistance.  
4.5.7 The quality designation shall be assessed usi ng the face of the textile only in accordance 
witih Annex D.  
4.5.8 Labels for textiles, simulating animal skin, hair, fur, wool or silk shall only use the relevant  terms 
if the word “synthetic”, “faux”, or “imitation” is used in immediate proximity and printed in font of the 
same size, colour and design as the font used for the term “hair”, “fur”, “wool”, “skin” or “silk ” or any 
other words of similar intent related  to the body parts of animals.  
4.5.9 Labels on threads shall contain the following information:  
a) the manufacturer ’s identification  which this shall be either the name and address of the local 
manufacturer or the registered trade mark or  brand name, or the T TBS Registration Number , or, 
in the case of imported textiles , the trade name or brand name registered in the country of origin, 
or an identification number of the foreign manufacturer regi stered in the country of origin  or name 
of wholesaler, distributor or retailer ; 
b) fibre content;  
c) country of origin;  and 
d) length.  
4.5.10  Labels on bed sheets and towels shall conform to 4.5.2 and shall contain care instructions for 
washing, bleaching and drying.  
4.6 Labelling exemptions  
Garments and textiles shall be exempted fro m the labelling requirements mentioned in Table  1 but 
shall conform to all other labelling requirements  for garments (clauses 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4) and 
textiles (clause 4.5) outlined in this standard .  
Table  1 — Labelling exemptions  for garments and textiles  
Garment or Textile  Exempted labelling requirement  
Handkerchiefs  Size and care instructions  
Neckwear  Size 
Headwear  Care instructions  
Towels  Care instructions for ironing  
Bedshe ets Care instructions for ironing  
Hosiery  products, including stockings, anklets, 
waist -high tights, panty hose and leg warmers 
(including sheer hosiery of 50 denier or less)  Care instructions  are not required on the item but 
shall be placed on a hang tag  or on the package 
of the item . PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 5 Chemical requirements  
The chemical composition of garments and textiles shall conform to requirements for formaldehydes 
and azo dyes outlined in Annex C.  
6 Verification of fibre content on label  
6.1 The amount of any fibre in  a textile  or garment  shall be determined in accordance with AATCC 
TM 20 and AATCC TM 2 0 A test methods and any other test method that is acceptable to TTBS.  
6.2 The percentage of a fibre in a garment or textile  shall be calculated on the total fibre conte nt of 
the garment or textile, exclusive of ornamentation . 
6.3 In a pile fabric where the backing is of a different textile to that of the surface covering, the 
percentage of each fibre in the covering shall be calculated separately from the percentage of e ach 
fibre in the backing.  
6.4 In the case of a floor covering with a backing, the fibre content of the surface covering shall be 
calculated as the amount of surface covering present.  
6.5 When a sample of a textile is tested, it shall be deemed to comply wi th the requirements for 
fibre content if : 
a) the percentage of each fibre found in the textile does not differ from the declared percentage by 
more t han 5.0 % ; and  
b) the descending order of fibre content is found to be the same as that declared on the label.  
7 Used garments  
All used garments that are displayed for sa le or offered for sale shall each bear a conspicuous label 
with the word "USED" (or similar term as appropriate), clearly and legibly displayed and  shall conform 
to the requirements outlined in clauses  4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5 of this standard.  
8 Seconds, irregular and slightly imperfect  
8.1 All textiles and garments which are seconds, irregular or slightly imperfect, (or which were sold 
in the country of origin  as seconds, irregular or slightly imperfect ), and which are displayed for sale or 
offered for sale shall each bear a conspicuous label with the word “ Seconds ”, “Irregular ”, “Slightly  
imperfect ”, or words of similar intent as appropriate .  
8.2 All textiles that are displayed for sale or offered for sal e that c ontain defects that total more than 
40 points when assessed using the point system outlined in Annex D shall each bear a conspicuous 
label with the word  “seconds ”, “irregular ” or “slightly imperfect ” or words of similar intent as 
appropriate.  They shall also conform to clauses 4.5 and 5.  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 9 Damaged, rejects and remnants  
All textiles that are displayed for sale or offered for sale which are damaged, rejects and remnants 
shall each bear a conspicuous label with the word “Damaged”, “Rejects”, “Remnants” o r words of 
similar intent as appropriate.  They shall also conform to clauses 4.5 and 5.  
10 Mechanisms to demonstrate compliance  
10.1 Locally manufactured and imported garments and textiles  shall comply with the requireme nts 
outlined in  this standard.  
10.2 TTBS may consider and accept information from other sources, such as third party testing, 
product certification and/or quality management system certification from an accredited body. If an 
accredited body is not available, the information can be provided by a body approved by TTBS, 
subject to the terms and conditions of TTBS in accordance with the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997, to 
provide objective evidence of compliance to the standard. The information may include test reports 
and other relevant information. Provision of this information does not exempt TTBS from conducting 
any further assessment activities deemed necessary to demonstrate compliance with the standard.    
10.3 All documentati on pertaining to the above clause  shall be in the English language.  
Notwithstan ding clause 9 .2, the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards reserves the right to 
sample and test for compliance to this standard at the expense of the local manufacturer, importer or 
distributor (including wholesalers or retailers).  
NOTE  The samp ling plan is at the discretion of the TTBS in alignment with ISO 2859 -1:1999,  Sampling 
procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) for 
lot-by-lot inspection.  
11 Measures related to non -compliance   
11.1 Where imported or locally manufactured garments and textiles  are found to be in breach of any 
of the requirements outlined in this standard , the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards shall 
initiate any of the following actions:  
a) direct the importer , distributor or manufacturer to remove no n-conforming products from use 
throughout Trinidad and Tobago within a specified timeframe;  
b) seize and detain non -conforming products within the legal  framework specified under the 
Standards Act, Chapter 82:03 inclu ding any amendments and revisions;  
c) prohibit the sale and distribution of non -compliant products in Trinidad and Tobago;  
d) permit modifications necessary for compliance, where possible; or  
e) direct the manufacturer, importer or distributor to initiate a product  recall.  
11.2 Any breaches to this standard are subject to fines and penalties as outlined in the Standards 
Act, Chapter 82:03.   PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 Annex A   
(normative)  
 
Fibre content  
A.1 Statement of fibre content  
A.1.1 Where one or  more fibres are present in a garment  or textile , or in a section of a composite 
garment, in percentages of less than 5 % , they may  be mentioned on labels as "other fibre (s)". 
A.1.2  For a composite garment, the textile fibre content for each section of the  garment shall be 
calculated as a percentage of the total fibre mass of that section  named separately followed by fibre 
content .  
EXAMPLE  Men’s jacket – outer layer 65  % pol yester/35  % wool. I nner lining – 100 % polyester . 
A.1.3  All information pertaining to fibre content shall appear in type or lettering of equal size and 
conspicuousness to the other information on the label.  
A.1.4  Where the ornamen tation on a garment is 5 % or less than the total fibre mass, the fibre 
content statement of the garment shal l be shown exclusive of the ornamentation.  
A.1.5 Where the ornamentation on a garment is greater than 5 percent of the total fibre mass, the 
fibre content of the ornamentation shall also be shown on the label(s) with a clear indication that it is 
the texti le fibre content of the ornamentation that is being shown.  
A.1.6 Where a garment contains trimming in an amount of 15 %  or less of the total outer surface -area 
of the garment, the fibre content statement of the garment shall be shown exclusive of informati on 
about the trimming.  
A.1.7 Where a garment contains trimming in a n amount greater than 15 %  of the total outer surface 
area of the garment, the fibre content of both the trimming and of the body of the garment shall be 
shown separat ely from and in close proximity to each other, with a clear indication of which is the 
textile fibre  content of the trimming and the body of the garment respectively.  
A.1.8 Where a garment contains any notions, the fibre content of the garment shall be shown 
exclusive of the no tions. If the fibre content of the noti ons are provided , these shall be shown 
separately from all information required by this standard and with a clear indication that it is the fibre 
content of the notions that is being shown.  
A.1.9 Where a garment is a foundation garment and two or more of the sections of which the garment 
is made differ in textile fibre content and contain rubber, spandex, anidex or any other elastomer, the 
amount in which each fibre is present in such elastic section shall not be requi red to be shown.  
A.2 Mixtures containing fine animal hairs  
A.2.1  Products containing a mixture of fibres from sheep’s or lambs’ fleece s and certain fine animal 
hairs shall  either be described as ‘wool’ or the exact natu re of such fine animal hairs shall  be 
specified.  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 EXAMPLE  Fine animals include alpaca, llama, camel, cashmere, mohair, angora, vicuna, yak, guanaco, 
beaver, otter  etc. 
A.2.2  The terms hair, fur, wool, or any other term relating to the hair, fur or wool of an animal shall 
only be used for garm ents made of textiles simulating such animal products but not containing such 
hair, fur or wool, if they are used with a word such as “synthetic ”, “imitation ” or “substitute ” or words of 
similar intent . This statement shall be in immediate proximity, print ed in type of the same size, colour 
and design as the type used for the term hair, fur or wool.  
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 Annex B   
(informative)  
 
Position of labels on garments  
B.1 Tables B.1, B.2 and B.3 list the attachment positions on g arments for labels that are considered 
to be accessible to the prospective purchaser.  The alternative positions are given to allow the 
attachment of labels so that they do not cause discomfort to the wearer.  
B.2 The designated positions of attachment for the labels refer to the positions on the garments 
from the perspective of the wearer of the garment, (not from the perspective of the viewer of the 
garment).  
Table  B.1 — Garments for women and girls  
Garment  Recommended  position of labels  
Coats, jackets, suits  On the inside front facing or at the top centre back of the 
garment  
Dresses  At the top back of the garment where design permits, or in a side 
seam adjacent to the hem  
Blouses/ tops In a side seam adjacent to the hem or at the top centre back of 
the garment  
Skirts  At the centre back of the waistband or in a side seam adjacent to 
the hem  
Slacks,  Ski pants and shorts  At the centre back of the waistband or on the inside of the 
garment on the outside of the pocket lining, or in the middle of a 
hip pocket or at the top of the centre back seam  
Underwear  Upper or whole body – in a side seam near the bust line, at the 
top centre back of the garment or at the centre back of th e hem.  
Lower body – in a side seam or waistband  
Swimwear  One piece – in a side seam or centre back  
Two piece – as for underwear  
Corsetry, b ra On one side of the back  
Elastic girdles and panty girdles, 
corselets  At the top centre back of the garment or in a side seam  
Non-elastic corselet suspender belt  At the bottom edge of the back  
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 Table  B.2 — Garments for men and boys   
Garment  Recommended  position of labels  
Coats, suits, sports jackets  On the inside of a breast pocket, or on the front facing or lining, 
or at the top centre back of the garment  
Overalls  At the top centre back of the garment  
Bib and brace overalls  On the inside of the bib  
Slacks, ski-pants and short s At the centre back of the waistband, or on the inside of the 
garment on the outside of the pocket lining, or in the middle of 
the top of a hip pocket or at the top of the centre back seam  
Shirts/tops  At the top centre back of the garment or in a side se am adjacent 
to the hem  
Underpants  At the centre back of the waistband or at a side seam  
Vests  At the top centre back of the garment or at the centre back of the 
hem 
Swimwear  At the centre back of the waist or at the top of a side seam  
Ties On the back or in the seam of the wide end or in the seam at the 
back of the narrow end  
 
Table B.3 — Garments for men, women and children   
Garment  Recommended  position of labels  
Pants/trousers  At the centre back of the waistband  
Pullovers, cardigans, ski wear, 
knitted jackets, windbreakers, 
anoraks  At the centre back at the top of the garment or in a side seam 
adjacent to the hem  
Sports wear  Same as above  
Nightwear for women, men a nd 
children  Same as above  
Dressing gown s Same as above  
House coat s, bath robe s Same as above  
Baby ’s layette  For garments with side seam – in one seam or at the centre back 
of the top of the garment.  For garments without side seams – in 
the hem or in a shoulder seam  
Scarves  In one corner of the hem  
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 Annex C   
(normative)  
 
Chemica l requirements for formaldehydes and a zo dyes  
C.1  Requirements for formaldehydes  
When tested in accordance with ISO 14184 -1, the formaldeh yde content of garments and textiles 
shall not exceed the limits outlined in Table C.1 . 
Table  C.1 — Limits for formaldehyde in garments and textiles  
Class  Maximum limit (mg/kg)  
1a    20 
2b     75 
3c    300 
a Class 1: Products for babies – (up to 36 months of age), which 
includes products such as cloth diapers, underwear, gloves, socks, 
bibs, outerwear, hats, and bedding items.  
b Class 2: Products with direct skin contact  – includin g blouses, 
skirts, shorts, pyjamas, socks, brassieres, bed sheets, towels, hats 
and textile material sold for the manufacture of clothing  
c Class 3: Products without direct skin contact  – including some 
sweaters and overcoats, bed covers, curtains, filling  material, 
textile wallpaper and padding cloth.  
 
C.2 Azo dyes  
When tested in accordance with any of the relevant standards ISO 14362 -1, EN 14362 -1, EN 14362 -2 
or ISO 17234 -1, garments and textiles shall not contain azo  dyes which release one or  more of the 
following aromat ic amines listed below in excess of 30 ppm : 
 
a) biphenyl -4-ylamine  or 4-aminobiphenyl  or xenylamine ; 
b) benzidine  
c) 4-chloro -o-toluidine  
d) 2-naphthylamine  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 e) o-aminoazotoluene  or 4-amino -2',3-dimethylazobenzene or 4-o-tolylazo -o-toluidine  
f) 5-nitro-o-toluidine 
g) 4-chloroaniline  
h) 4-methoxy -m-phenylenediamine  
i) 4,4'-methylenedianiline  or  4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane  
j) 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine or 3,3' -dichlorobiphenyl -4,4'-ylenediamine  
k) 3,3'-dimethoxybenzidine or o-dianisidine  
l) 3,3'-dimethylbenzidine or 4,4' -bi-o-toluidi ne 
m) 4,4'-methylenedi -o-toluidine  
n) 6-methoxy -m-toluidine or p -cresidine  
o) 4,4'-methylene -bis-(2-chloro -aniline) or 2,2' -dichloro -4,4'-methylene -dianiline  
p) 4,4'-oxydianiline  
q) 4,4'-thiodianiline  
r) o-toluidine or 2 -aminotoluene  
s) 4-methyl -m-phenylenediamine  
t) 2,4,5 -trimet hylaniline  
u) o-anisidine or –methoxyaniline  
v) 4-amino azobenzene’  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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 Annex D   
(normative)  
 
List of defects  and points system  
D.1 Textiles that are visually inspected and found to contain defects  outlined in Table D.2  that total 
more than  40 points using the point system outlined in Table D.1  and equation A.1  shall be classified 
as seconds, irregular or slightly imperfect when measured along 100 linear metres  of textile . 
D.2 Textiles that are visually inspected and found to  contain no defects outlined in Table D.2 or 
defects that total ≤ 40 points using the point system outlined in Table D.1 and equation A.1 shall be 
considered as first quality textiles.  
Table  D.1 — Point system for defects  
Length of defect   
(exclusive of holes and openings)  Points  
≤ 75 mm  1 
> 75 mm to  ≤ 150 mm  2 
> 150  mm to  ≤ 230 mm 3 
> 230 mm  4 
Length of defect  
pertaining to h oles and openings   
≤ 25 mm  2 
> 25 mm  4 
 
D.3 When t he points outlined in Table D.1 are allocated to the defects outlined in Table D.2, 
equation ( A.1) shall be used t o tally the total points per 100 linear metres of textiles.   
Total Points =    
                 (D.1) 
          
where 
 is the p oints assigned using the point system in Table D.1  
     is the textile  length (m)  examine d PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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Table  D.2 — List of d efects and definitions  
Defects  Definition  
Barre Fault in weft -knitted fabric appearing as light or dark coursewise 
strip(s).  
Blot or blotch  Area of uniform colour appearing incorrectly in a printed design  
Bunching up  Visible knots that appear as beads and turn up irregularly in textile  
Cockling  Irregular three -dimensional effect in a knitted fabric which prevents 
it from lying flat or  
Crimped, rippled, wavy or pebbled place in a woven textile 
showing distortion of the texture   
Colour smear  Colour smudged out of the intended design area  
Colour ou t Colours missing from an a rea of design in a printed textile  
Drop stitch  Accidental casting off of a knitted loop  
Dye mark, dye spot or dye stain  Discreet area of differ ent colour in a piece -dyed textile  
Hole Breakdown in the fabric where two or more a djacent yarns are 
severed  
Missing end, broken end or end 
out A warpways line where a warp yarn is absent for part or all of the 
pieces  
Neppy textile  Excessive number of small tangles or knots of fibres appearing on 
the textile surface  
Shading  Side to si de change in colo ur across the width of the textile  
Skew  Fabric condition in which the courses are not at right angles to the 
wales  
Snag  Pulled thread course -wise in weft -knitting or wale -wise in warp 
knitting  
Snarl  Short unbroken length of warp or weft  yarn which is doubled - up in 
the textile  
Stain Discrete a rea of discolouration of a textile  PCTTCS 10:20XX  
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Table  D.2 — List of defects and definitions (continued)  
Defects  Definition  
Stripiness  Warp -ways bars several wales wide, appearing darker in colour 
than the normal knitted fabric  
Tight selvedge  Selvedge that is shorter than the adjacent textile  
Tucking, bird’s eye or pin hole  Tuck loop or loops inadvertently produced in a knitted fabric  
Upward ladder  Extended needle loop over two needles in a weft -knitted fabric  
Water damage  Stain that has a sharply defined straight or wavy edge fading away 
rapidly to normal colour