In addition to the fabric tests applicable to all apparel, children’s garments can require assessments more specific to their end user’s safety and comfort.
Nightwear
The Australian Consumer Goods (Children’s Nightwear and limited daywear and paper patterns for Children’s Nightwear) Safety Standard Safety Standard 2017 mandates that a wide range of infant and children’s clothing meets the requirements of, and is labelled in accordance with, the Australian standard AS/NZS 1249-2014. It captures garments that you would expect such as nighties, pyjamas, rompers and robes, but also includes products such as towels or blankets with arm openings.
Under the requirements of AS/NZS 1249-2014, infant and children’s nightwear garments can be assessed against the requirements of either Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 or Category 4 garments. Assessment and labelling requirements differ between the categories, and thus the testing requirements are dependent on the sizing, composition and structural makeup of the garment.
AWTA Product Testing is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities to perform all associated testing and assessments of AS/NZS 1249-2014 and is considered an authority on children’s nightwear compliance.
钮扣电池
A set of safety standards relating to the use of Button batteries introduced by the Australian Government was mandated in Australia from June 2022. This introduction of legislation has now been echoed in a number of countries. The size and shape of these batteries make it easy for them to become lodged in a child’s airway when swallowed. If leakage is present, tissue damage to major organs can occur; and they can also emit a voltage if placed in an orifice such as the ear or nose.
The Australian Consumer Goods (Products containing button/ coin batteries) Safety Standard Safety Standard 2020 has mandated that any button or coin batteries are sold with adequate warning labels to alert consumers and educate the public; and also prescribe laboratory tests to ensure that with reasonable use or abuse of items containing the batteries, the battery remains inaccessible.
小部件
The attachment strength of small parts such as snap fasteners, buttons and trims on children’s garments and toys is considered highly important. Loosely attached, they can easily become a choking hazard for a small child.
校服
Selecting an appropriate fabric is more than just a matter of appearance; it will directly impact the wearer’s comfort, performance, and overall experience.
- School uniforms need to withstand the rigours of daily wear and tear. Durable fabrics ensure the uniform lasts longer.
- Tear strength
- Bursting strength
- Stretch and recovery
- Abrasion resistance tests
- Pilling resistance tests
- Snagging resistance
- Fabrics that are easy to care for reduce the burden on parents and caregivers, ensuring the uniform looks neat and professional with minimal effort.
- Dimensional stability to washing
- Spirality
- Colourfastness
- Stain resistance
- Students spend a significant portion of their day in a uniform. Fabrics should be appropriate for the local climate, keeping students warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Thermal resistance
- Breathability
- Wicking
- Water repellency
化学品意识
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has also provided guidelines on chemicals that can be used in production and finishing of textile products and may be harmful.
- Formaldehyde Content (Safety guidance on concentrations of particular chemicals in certain consumer goods (ACCC 2014)
- Azo Dyes are synthetic colourants used in a variety of consumer goods including foods, cosmetics, carpets, clothes, leather and textiles.
热舒适度
The thermal comfort of children is a fundamental parental concern, and in addition to fire safety, information on the TOG rating of nightwear and bedding is important in purchasing decision making.
A TOG Rating is a measure of thermal resistance used in the textile industry to indicate the amount of expected insulation provided by the item.
