WOOLMARK SPECIFICATIONSPECIFICATION AN-1: 2016

PRODUCTS FOR MOTHERS AND BABIESPRODUCTS
The Woolmark and Woolmark Blend logos may be applied to all the apparel and interior textiles
products covered by Woolmark Specifications. To qualify for the Mothers & Babies program, theproducts must comply with the requirements of the relevant Woolmark Specification and also to theadditional requirements considered within the present document. In cases where there are differences
between the requirements of other Woolmark Specifications and the present document, thisdocument will prevail.
All Woolmark and Woolmark Blend branded products that form part of the Mothers and Babies
program must meet consumer protection legislation for childrens’ or babies’ wear for the country ofsale.
All Woolmark and Woolmark Blend branded products that form part of the Mothers and Babies
program must be certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for babies wear or another environmental or
product chemical safety standard approved by The Woolmark Company (see Appendix).
TRADEMARK OWNERSHIPThe Oeko-Tex® label is an internationally registered trademark, protected in law by the Madrid
Agreement. Any manufacturer using this trademark must hold a current licence from Oeko-Tex
Standard 100 to display their certification.

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APPAREL PRODUCTS

Physical tests: knitwear and woven garments
The products must meet all requirements in Woolmark Specification AK-1 and AW-1 respectively, plus the following criteria.

Mean wool fibre diameter(µm: maximum)
Colourfastness to lightBlue reference (grade: minimum)
Not applicable to underwear,nightwear, socks, stockings andtights•TestmethodProperty

Product typeTrousers22 or 23or 24

19.75

Dresses,Jackets,Coats,Gowns

Shirts,Underwear,
Nightwear
Next-to-skinSocks,
Leggings
TightsSweaters,
cardigans,waistcoats

Accessories

Pile garmentshells

19.75

18.75

18.75

19.75

18.75

22.5

Bright and pastel colours:
5
Darker than 1/12 standard depth:

3–4Lighter than, or equal to, 1/12 standard depth:

3This table must be read in conjunction with the notes that follow.

NOTES
1. Blends with other fibres
Woolmark logo cannot be used on elastane-containing garments except in those countries covered by Specification F-4.
2. Mean wool fibre diameter
All measurement methods have a tolerance and this tolerance is included in the criterion of an absolute maximum mean fibre diameter for wool fibres in theabove table. In the case of Woolmark Blend products, Woolmark TM24 (projection microscope) must be used. TM22 (Laserscan) or TM23 (OFDA) mustnot be used to evaluate Woolmark Blend products since neither apparatus distinguishes between wool and non-wool fibres.

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INTERIOR TEXTILES PRODUCTS
Physical tests: blankets
The products must meet all requirements in Woolmark Specification IB-1, plus the following criteria.
Property
Mean wool fibre diameter (µm: maximum)•Test method

Pass level

22 or 23 or 24

22.5

This table must be read in conjunction with the notes that follow.

NOTES:
1. Blends with other fibres
The Woolmark logo cannot be used on elastane-containing garments except in those countries
covered by Specification F-4.
2. Mean wool fibre diameter
All measurement methods have a tolerance and this tolerance is included in the criterion of an
absolute maximum mean fibre diameter for wool fibres in the above table. In the case ofWoolmark Blend products, Woolmark TM24 (projection microscope) must be used. TM22(Laserscan) or TM23 (OFDA) must not be used to evaluate Woolmark Blend products sinceneither apparatus distinguishes between wool and non-wool fibres.

PHYSICAL TESTS: WOOL-FILLED PRODUCTS
The products must meet all requirements in Woolmark Specification IB-2.

ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL TESTS: QUILTS WITH A 100% WOOL PILE FABRIC COVER
The products must meet additional relevant requirements in Woolmark Specification IB-2.

PHYSICAL TESTS: WOOL PILE PRODUCTS
The products must meet all requirements in Woolmark Specification IB-3.

PHYSICAL TESTS: KNITTED BLANKETS
The products must meet all requirements in Woolmark Specification IB-5, plus the following ones.
Property
Mean wool fibre diameter (µm: Maximum)•Test method

Pass level

22 or 23 or 24

22.5

This table must be read in conjunction with the notes that follow.

NOTES:
1. Blends with other fibres
The Woolmark logo cannot be used on elastane-containing garments except in those countries
covered by Specification F-4.
2. Mean wool fibre diameter
All measurement methods have a tolerance and this tolerance is included in the criterion of an
absolute maximum mean fibre diameter for wool fibres in the above table. In the case ofWoolmark Blend products, Woolmark TM24 (projection microscope) must be used. TM22(Laserscan) or TM23 (OFDA) must not be used to evaluate Woolmark Blend products sinceneither apparatus distinguishes between wool and non-wool fibres.
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CARE CLAIMS FOR ALL PRODUCTS‘Dry clean only’ products are not permitted in the Mothers & Babies program.

Products with a ‘Hand wash’ or ‘Hand wash or Dry Clean’ care claim•Knitted garments must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in AK-1
Knitted Apparel Products but the number and type of wash cycles is 1 × 7A for therelaxation dimensional change and 1 × 5A for the felting dimensional change for all theproduct types and end use listed.

•Woven garments must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in AW-1
Flat Woven, Pile Woven and Pressed Felt Apparel Products but the number and type ofwash cycles is 1 × 7A for the relaxation dimensional change and 1 × 5A for the felting
dimensional change for all the product types and end use listed.

•Blankets must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in IB-1Blankets, Bedspreads, Travel Rugs and Throws (Flat Woven or Woven and Raised).

•Quilts must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in IB-2 Wool-Filledor Layered Bedding Products.

•Pile underbody products must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified
in IB-3 Pile Bedding Products.

•Knitted blankets must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in IB-5
Knitted Blankets, Bedspreads, Travel Rugs and Throws including Pile Blankets.

Products with a ‘Machine wash’ care claim•

Knitted garments must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in AK-1
Knitted Apparel Products but the number and type of wash cycles is 1 × 7A for therelaxation dimensional change and 5 × 5A for the felting dimensional change for all theproduct types and end use listed.

•Woven garments must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in AW-1
Flat Woven, Pile Woven and Pressed Felt Apparel Products but the number and type ofwash cycles is 1 × 7A for the relaxation dimensional change and 5 × 5A for the felting
dimensional change for all the product types and end use listed.

•Blankets must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as by specified in IB-1
Blankets, Bedspreads, Travel Rugs and Throws (Flat Woven or Woven and Raised).

•Quilts must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in IB-2 Wool-Filled
or Layered Bedding Products but the number and type of wash cycles is 1 × 7A for therelaxation dimensional change and 1 × 5A for the felting dimensional change for all theproduct types, including knop filled products.

•Pile underbody products must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified
in IB-3 Pile Bedding Products.

•Knitted blankets must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in IB-5
Knitted Blankets, Bedspreads, Travel Rugs and Throws including Pile Blankets.

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Products with a ‘Machine wash and tumble dry or ‘Total Easy Care’ care claim•Knitted garments must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in AK-1
Knitted Apparel Products.

•Woven garments must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in AW-1
Flat Woven, Pile Woven and Pressed Felt Apparel Products.

•Blankets must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in IB-1Blankets, Bedspreads, Travel Rugs and Throws (Flat Woven or Woven and Raised) but
the number and type of wash cycles is 1 × [7A+TD] for the relaxation dimensional change and5 × [5A+TD] for the felting dimensional change for all the product types and end use listed.

•Quilts must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified IB-2 Wool-Filled orLayered Bedding Products.

•

Pile underbody products must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specifiedin IB-3 Pile Bedding Products.

•Knitted blankets must meet the requirement for the relevant care claim as specified in IB-5
Knitted Blankets, Bedspreads, Travel Rugs and Throws including Pile Blankets.

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APPENDIX: Additional chemical safety standards

List of the environmental and/or product chemical safety standard approved by The Woolmark
Company that can be used alternatively to Oeko-Tex® certification:•EU Ecolabel, released by Environment Directorate General of the European Commission (incase this standard is used, an additional test for colourfastness to saliva must be performedon babies products: a solid colour is required).

Others environmental or product chemical safety standards may be approved by The Woolmark
Company based on evidence provided by applicants.

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