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APPAREL

QUALITY STANDARDS MANUAL

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QUALITY ASSURANCE: APPAREL STANDARDS MANUAL

Last updated: 9/15/2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 4 QA Sample Lead Time 5 Design Approval 6 Submission Requirements 7 Fit 7

Lab 8

TOP 9

Evaluation Disposition 10 Garment Sizing, Fit and Ease 11 Misses and Women’s Body Measurements 12 Apparel Grade Rules 13 Basic Garment Measurements 17 Fabric & Garment Performance Testing 19 Knits 20

Wovens 21

Leather & Suede 22

Additional Testing 23

Minimum Construction Standards 24 Garment Labeling Requirements 26 Brand Name, Size, Country of Origin 26

Fabric Content, Fabric Care and RN # 26

One-size Garments 27

Branded Labels For Tops, Outerwear and Bottoms 27

Additional Garment Label Requirements 27

Common Labeling Mistakes – Trademarks 27

Cashmere and Other Luxury Fabrics 29

Genuine and Faux Fur Labeling 29

Leather Labeling 29

Packaging 30

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED

Production Inspection 31 Pre-shipment Inspection 31

Apparel Inspection Sampling Plan 32

Post-shipment Inspection 33

California Prop 65 Compliance 31 CPSIA of 2008 Compliance 32

Measurement Guidelines for Finished Garments – Tops 35

Measurement Guidelines for Finished Garments – Bottoms 39

Appendix A: Apparel QA Standards Checklist 43

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INTRODUCTION

Quality Assurance Means No Surprises

HSN’s Quality Assurance (QA) program exists to ensure the proper execution of every product we buy and sell. This

manual contains specific information concerning the minimum quality standards HSN expects in the product it purchases.

In addition, we expect our partners to comply with all applicable legal requirements concerning the manufacture, sale and

advertising of products. In certain instances, HSN standards may be higher than the stated legal minimums. It is the

partner’s responsibility to read and understand the published guidelines that pertain to the industry. These include but are

not limited to:

• The Textile Fiber Products Identification Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/textlact.shtm

• The Wool Products Labeling Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/woolact.shtm

• The Fur Products Labeling Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/furact.shtm

• The Amended Care Labeling Rule: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/carelbl.shtm

• The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. : http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html.

• California Proposition 65 at: http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65

• The information in this manual, in HSN’s Supply Chain Requirements Manual

https://view.hsn.net/Documents/documents.aspx, and in the Master Terms and Conditions

Because quality cannot be inspected into products, it is the goal of the HSN Quality Assurance program to collaborate

with our vendor partners as early as practical in order to prevent defects. This partnership extends to design and materials

selection before the product is made, and includes all points in the manufacturing, packaging, shipping and post-delivery

processes. Therefore, it is within the purview of the HSN Quality Assurance program to maintain a close, direct

partnership with our vendors and their manufacturing facilities in order to support continuous improvement efforts and

uphold the most efficient and effective manufacturing practices.

It may be necessary at any time to visit a partner’s facility to ensure we mitigate risks to delivering 100% acceptable

product.

Our partners are expected to support our efforts throughout the supply chain to provide our customers with an

unsurpassed purchase experience. Our partners are also expected to maintain world-class quality and delivery. Such

expectations cannot be met unless our partners work with us and maintain a comprehensive quality program of their own.

All shipments must be inspected for compliance before HSN ever sees the product.

HSN QA prepared this document to help you through the process of submitting apparel products to HSN. This document

contains general information. It should not be considered a definitive source of regulatory guidance.

Key Contacts

Please contact the following individuals with any questions you have:

Matt Demers | VP: Quality Assurance & Product Information | 727.872.7799 | [email protected]

Kim Dixon | Sr. Manager of Fit | 727.872.5098 | [email protected]

Rita Fontan | Manager: Apparel & Accessories | 727.872.5625 | [email protected]

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/textlact.shtm

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/woolact.shtm

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/furact.shtm

http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/carelbl.shtm

http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65

https://view.hsn.net/Documents/documents.aspx

mailto:[email protected]



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QA SAMPLE LEAD TIME

QA Sample Lead Time

The QA process is a critical part of making sure we maintain a reputation of trust and reliability with our customers– we

must ensure that our customers get the best quality, greatest value, and safest products. The first step in that process is

to submit the QA sample(s) and supporting documentation by the required number of days prior to your ship date.

The below table outlines the QA sample and product specification sheet lead time requirements.

Additional key milestones are outlined in Appendix B of the HSN Partner Supply Chain Requirements Manual.

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/9-Appendix.pdf

Maintaining proper timing of the QA process is important to ensure proper review of QA samples, specifications and

proposed product claims. Failure to comply with the required lead time standards can result in fees for late QA samples.

The Compliance section of the HSN Supply Chain Requirements Manual outlines the fees associated with late QA

samples.

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/8-Compliance.pdf

Process Step QA Sample and Product Specification Sheet Lead Time

Fit 60 days Before Ship Date

40 days Before Ship Date (select domestic manufacturers)

Top of Production (TOP) 7 days Before Ship Date







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DESIGN APPROVAL

To ensure the accurate execution of design intent, streamline the fit approval process and optimize sampling

requirements, the technical development process will begin only after the style has been adopted and all design detail has

been approved by the HSN Buyer, Vendor Partner and designer/celebrity.

HSN Buyer Market Review

To serve as a record of styles purchased during the Buyer’s meetings, the Vendor Partner should provide a reference

sample and associated HSN Tear Sheet for each style reviewed.

• The HSN Tear Sheet will contain the following information:

• Image or CAD showing design and style intent

• Technical Sketch to illustrate garment silhouette and proportion

• Fabric type, weight and content

• Minimum 5” square of fabric swatch in bulk quality construction, weight and content (accurate print and color

not required)

• Tear Sheet template can be found at the following link:

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/Apparel%20Style%20Summary%20Buyers%20Tear%20Sheet

.docx

Celebrity / Designer Review

• Upon HSN Buyer approval of Design, the Partner will submit an updated reference sample (with all fabric and

design revisions incorporated) and a revised Tear Sheet to the designer/celebrity (if applicable) for approval

• Upon completion of design approval by the HSN Buyer, Vendor Partner and designer/celebrity, the Partner will

create/submit the product specification sheet and submit a design-approved sample to HSN QA to start the

technical fit process.

• All Design revisions made by the HSN Buyer, Vendor Partner and designer/celebrity must be incorporated into

QA technical fit samples prior to submission.

• ONLY design approved samples should be submitted to QA for technical fit review.

• Samples submitted without design approval will NOT be subjected to the QA technical fit review and will be

sent to the HSN Buyer for review of design.

• New QA technical fit samples may be required depending on the extent of design changes needed after

HSN Buyer review.

QA Considerations for Design

• Fit Type Selection

• When creating the specification sheet, the Partner must indicate the Fit Type as approved for each design.

This provides HSN QA with visibility to the designer’s intent regarding design and wearing ease.

• Fit Types Include: Close Fitted, Fitted, Semi-Fitted, Loose, Very Loose

• Fabric Characteristics

• All fit samples must be constructed with the same fabric construction, weight and content as for bulk production.

This allows QA to confirm that the fabric properties are appropriate for the design and Fit Type for each style,

and ensure the appropriate amount of ease to achieve the designer’s intent.

• All garments must be made with fabric, linings and trims that have compatible performance characteristics.

(i.e. lined garments made with stretch fabric must also be lined with stretch lining).

• Size Class Compatibility (alpha versus numeric)

• All styles must be offered in the size class that is appropriate for the style, fabric performance, design intent and

fit type.

• Styles developed in non-stretch fabric, with a fit type of Semi-Fitted or closer must be offered in numeric sizing.

• The largest grade between garment sizes should not exceed the amount of wearing ease of the assigned Fit

Type.

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/Apparel Style Summary Buyers Tear Sheet.docx

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/Apparel Style Summary Buyers Tear Sheet.docx

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

How to Submit Your Samples to QA

A complete sample submission for apparel will consist of the following:

Complete product specification sheet submitted on the HSN Partner Portal

• Include all component and product details

• Include all proposed care instructions, features and benefits, objective and performance claims, and all talking

points for the on-air presentation

• Include all garment spec measurements for Missy’s base size M

• Include all claim substantiation, fabric/garment fiber content, care and performance testing, label copy, inserts and

instruction

• Include all required Prop 65 and CPSC compliance testing and documentation

• Prior to sending a sample to HSN QA print and affix the sample label:

• Print the sample label found in the product specification sheet

• Affix label to the sample so that the item can be identified upon receipt

For guidance on how to create a specification sheet on the partner portal, please view the Product specification sheet

tutorials. https://view.hsn.net/Documents/Documents.aspx?dt=SpecSheetTutorials

A printed guide is also available https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/13_HowtoCreateaSpecSheet.pdf

NOTE: The product specification sheets MUST be completed and submitted prior to sending samples to QA; samples

without specification sheets will not be reviewed

Fit Samples

• The 1st fit sample is required in Missy’s base size 10 (M). HSN will issue the Women’s base size spec after 1st fit

sample review of the Missy’s base size.

• All Fit Samples MUST be in the same fabrication, weight and construction as the final product (the same colorways

or patterns is recommended but not required for fit samples).

• In order to ensure consistency of fit across all brands, product developed for HSN MUST follow HSN’s standard

body measurements.

• HSN QA issues all Graded Specs for apparel production made to the HSN standard body measurements. The

Women’s base size spec will be issued after fit review of the Missy base size. The full Graded Spec for each

Size Range will be issued by HSN after each Base Size fit is approved. The Partner does not create final Graded

Specs for bulk production.

• For products that are purchased from previously existing marketed lines, HSN requires that the partner provide a

graded garment spec for each style, and a Brand Size Chart listing standard body measurements. This allows

HSN to accurately recommend the best size and proper fit for our customers.

https://view.hsn.net/Documents/Documents.aspx?dt=SpecSheetTutorials

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/13_HowtoCreateaSpecSheet.pdf

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

How to Submit Your Samples to QA (continued)

Lab Testing (Fabric/Garment Care & Performance Testing)

Vendor Partners are required to submit all samples to an approved 3rd party testing laboratory.

Testing results must be uploaded to the Documents section of the Product Specifications Sheet within the HSN Partner

Portal.

Vendor Partners must email their HSN QA Product Evaluator when the passing 3rd party test reports have been uploaded to

the Product Specifications Sheet

Test request forms for each of the approved testing labs can be found within the For Your Information section of the HSN

Partner Portal https://view.hsn.net/Documents/documents.aspx.

• It is highly recommended that all lab samples be submitted together to ensure the most effective processing.

• Constructed garment should be in the darkest color and the same fabrication, weight and construction as the final product

• Color swatches of all other colors

• Swatches must be 1 yard full width with selvage end

• Fabric must be labeled with the warp direction using an up arrow (↑)

• Swatches must be on-grain, unless item is a bias cut

• If product is embroidered, swatches sent should be embroidered

TOP (Top of Production) Samples

• Samples of Missy’s size 10 (M) and Women’s size 18W (1X) are required. All colorways must be provided.

• Samples must be representation of the final product from the production lot

• Include all internal and external packaging

• Include all products and components with intended labeling

• Include all inserts, instructions and any other material that is to go to the customer

Shipment of QA Samples

• Ship all QA samples to HSN QA as outlined in the Product Samples section of the HSN Supply Chain Requirements

Manual. https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/3-Product%20Samples.pdf

After thoroughly reviewing the QA samples and specification sheet documentation, the HSN QA Product Evaluator will issue

a written evaluation report to the vendor partner. The vendor partner then reviews and responds to the issues noted in the

report and provides the information/materials requested.

The appearance of the final product that will be shipped to the customer is also a concern of the HSN Merchandising team.

A production sample identical to the one received by HSN QA should be sent to the HSN Buyer.

NOTE: Merchandise must not be changed in any way after it is approved by HSN QA. Changes include labeling, packaging,

contents and components. Merchandise that has been modified will be returned. Contact HSN QA before any changes are

made.


https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/3-Product Samples.pdf



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EVALUATION DISPOSITION

Products submitted to HSN QA will be reviewed by the QA evaluator and assigned one of the following evaluation

statuses:

• Received: A physical product sample has been received, but the product specification sheet has not been submitted

by the vendor partner and/or approved by the HSN Merchandising team. An evaluation in Received status requires

submission and approval of the product specification sheet prior to initiation of the formal QA evaluation process.

• Pending: QA has received a sample and a Merchandising-approved spec sheet. The evaluation is in process and/or

there are open issues that require the vendor partner to provide information, samples or corrective action.

• Approved: QA has evaluated the sample and found that it meets HSN standards.

• Approval given for Fit samples is indication that you may move forward with the production process (subject to

any modifications detailed with the evaluation report). You will receive a complete graded spec upon Fit

approval

• Approval given for Lab samples indicate that all care instructions have been confirmed and you may move

forward with the production process

• Approval given for Production samples indicate that the product is approved to ship.

• Approved Pending: QA has evaluated the sample and found that there are only minor open issues preventing

product approval (for example, on-site inspection). Products placed into Approved Pending status require closure of

the remaining issues before final approval is issued. Once the open issues are resolved, the evaluator updates the

status to Approved.

• Approved Pending Lab evaluations indicate that the colors submitted for lab meet all HSN requirements BUT

there are additional colors/constructed garments required to complete the full lab process for the item.

• Rejected: QA has evaluated the sample and found that it does NOT meet HSN standards.

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Achieving the Proper Fit

HSN has a strong commitment to fit, and leverages processes and tools that enable the development and execution of

consistent apparel fit for our target customer.

Tools used to drive fit consistency throughout the apparel development process and the accurate communication of

sizing include:

HSN Standard Body Measurements – body measurement standards are the core of consistent brand fit. They

correspond to the most frequently occurring body shape of HSN’s target customer and are communicated to

customers as the HSN Size Chart. Partners are required to develop all HSN brand apparel using HSN’s

Standard Body Measurements as the reference.

Fit Type –Descriptor applied to HSN brand apparel to educate the customer on the wearing ease designed into

each garment. The partner should confirm fit type as part of the design approval process, and indicate the fit

type within the Product Specifications Sheet before submitting for HSN buyer approval.

Fit Guides –Descriptor for the identification of fit critical body measurement(s) for each item. This educates

the customer on how to choose their best size by comparing their fit critical body measurement to the

corresponding body measurement on the Size Chart for the product.

Garment fit is defined by fabric performance characteristics and the dimensional relationship between the garment and

body measurements at fit critical areas. Wearing, or fit ease refers to the difference between the garment

measurement and the standard body measurement at specific points of measure.

• Positive ease refers to ease values that are greater than the body measurement ,or “over body”.

• Negative ease refers to ease values that are less than the body measurement, or “under body”.

Fit critical points of measurement are style specific and identified as the point of measure on a garment that has the

greatest impact on fit.

The typical fit critical point of measure for Apparel tops is the bust and for pants or jeans, it will be the hip or waist,

depending upon the garment design. Please note that some designs may have multiple fit critical points.

Example: Upper body garment (size M) fit type and ease relationship

GARMENT SIZING, FIT AND EASE

Fit Type Fit Critical

Point of Measure

Body

Measurement

Garment

Measurement

Ease

Relationship

to Body

Ease Range Compatible Fabric

Characteristics

Close Fitted Bust 37.5” (M) 35.5” -2” -2” to 2”

Knit or High Stretch Woven

Fitted Bust 37.5” (M) 39.5” 2” 2” – 3” Knit or High Stretch Woven

Semi Fitted Bust 37.5” (M) 40.5” 3” 3” – 4” Knit or Stretch Woven

Loose Bust 37.5” (M) 41.5” 5” 4” – 6” Knit or Woven

Very Loose Bust 37.5” (M) 43.5” 6” 6” + Knit or Non-stretch Woven

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MISSY’S AND WOMEN’S BODY MEASUREMENTS

Standard Body Measurements The following tables show standard body measurements to fit the HSN customer. Please base your patterns on these

body measurements. Note: Measurements are body sizes, not manufacturing specifications.

Missy’s Sizes

Women’s Sizes

Height Range

X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

BUST 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 ½ 40 41 ½ 43

WAIST 24 ½ 25 ½ 26 ½ 27 ½ 28 ½ 30 31 ½ 33 34 ½ 36

HIP 34 ½ 35 ½ 36 ½ 37 ½ 38 ½ 39 ½ 41 42 ½ 44 45 ½

1X 2X 3X

16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W

BUST 43 ½ 45 ½ 47 ½ 49 ½ 51 ½ 53 ½

WAIST 37 39 41 43 45 47

HIP 45 ½ 47 ½ 49 ½ 51 ½ 53 ½ 55 ½

PETITE 4’ 11” to 5’ 3”

AVERAGE 5’ 3 ½” to 5’ 7 ½”

TALL 5’ 8” to 5’ 11”

HSN Standard Dress Forms To improve process efficiency, reduce sampling costs and drive fit consistency, all apparel partners should measure and pre-

fit design approved samples on HSN Standard dress forms before submitting to HSN QA. Please do not submit samples for

fit review that do not measure within tolerance to the submitted garment spec.

HSN reviews all QA samples on dress forms in base sizes 10 (M) and 18W (1X) and encourages the purchase of HSN Dress

forms to maintain fit consistency throughout the technical development process.

The 2015 cost per full body dress form made to HSN’s body measurement standard is listed below:

HSN Missy - Style 605A-10: $1,360 ($660 Dress Form Retail Price plus $700 Model Design Fee)

HSN Women’s - Style 612L-18W: $1,538 ($738 Dress Form Retail Price plus $800 Model Design Fee)

Cost per arm not included in dress form price = $95.00

(Please note the prices listed above do not include shipping charges.)

To confirm exact pricing, please contact:

Andrea Quintana

PGM PRO INC

(626) 338-1990 or [email protected]


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APPAREL GRADE RULES

These grade rules must be followed in pattern grading to ensure consistency in fitting the HSN customer. The following tables provide information on grade rules for Missy’s and Women’s sizes.

Please note that the Missy base size is 10 (M) and the Women’s base size is 18W (1X).

Missy’s Grade Rules for Sizes 0-18

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS Woven

TOL +/-

Knit

TOL +/- 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

ACROSS FRONT (6” ↓ from

HPS) ⅛ ¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼

S

A

M

P

L

E

S

I

Z

E

⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

ACROSS BACK (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅛ ¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

ACROSS SHOULDER ⅛ ¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

BACK NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛

FRONT NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛

BACK NECK WIDTH ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛

ARMHOLE CIRC. ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ½ ½ ½ ½

ARMHOLE FRONT ⅛ ⅛ -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

ARMHOLE BACK ⅛ ⅛ -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 -3/16 ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

CBN SLEEVE LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

CUFF HEIGHT ⅛ ⅛ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SLEEVE OPENING CIRC. ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

RISE DROP ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

FRONT RISE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

BACK RISE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

INSEAM ¼ ¼ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LEG OPENING CIRC. ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

KNEE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

MUSCLE ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

HPS BODY LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

CB LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

BUST CIRC. ½ ¾ -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½

WAIST CIRC. ½ ¾ -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½

HIP CIRC. ½ ¾ -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½

THIGH CIRC. ⅜ ½ -¾ -¾ -¾ -¾ -¾ 1 1 1 1

SWEEP CIRC. ½ ¾ -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½

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APPAREL GRADE RULES CONTINUED

Women’s Grade Rules for Sizes 16W-26W


TOL +/-

Knit

TOL +/- 16W 18W 20W 22W 24W 26W

ACROSS FRONT (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅛ ¼ -⅜

S

A

M

P

L

E

S

I

Z

E

⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

ACROSS BACK (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

ACROSS SHOULDER ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

BACK NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛

FRONT NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛

BACK NECK WIDTH ⅛ ⅛ -⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛ ⅛

ARMHOLE CIRC. ¼ ¼ ⅝ ⅝ ⅝ ⅝ ⅝

ARMHOLE FRONT ⅛ ⅛ -5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16

ARMHOLE BACK ⅛ ⅛ -5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16 5/16

CBN SLEEVE LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

CUFF HEIGHT ⅛ ⅛ 0 0 0 0 0

SLEEVE OPENING CIRC. ⅛ ⅛ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

RISE DROP ⅛ ⅛ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

FRONT RISE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

BACK RISE ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

INSEAM ¼ ¼ 0 0 0 0 0

LEG OPENING CIRC. ¼ ¼ -½ ½ ½ ½ ½

KNEE ¼ ¼ - ½ ½ ½ ½ ½

MUSCLE ¼ ¼ - ½ ½ ½ ½ ½

HPS BODY LENGTH ⅛ ¼ -⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜ ⅜

CB LENGTH ⅛ ⅛ -¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

BUST CIRC. 1 1 -2 2 2 2 2

WAIST CIRC. 1 1 -2 2 2 2 2

HIP CIRC. 1 1 -2 2 2 2 2

THIGH CIRC. ¾ ¾ -1 ¼ 1 ¼ 1 ¼ 1 ¼ 1 ¼

SWEEP CIRC. 1 1 -2 2 2 2 2

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Missy’s Grade Rules for Sizes XS-XL


TOL +/-

Knit

TOL +/- X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE

ACROSS FRONT (6” ↓ from HPS) ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½

S

A

M

P

L

E

S

I

Z

E

¾ ¾

ACROSS BACK (6” ↓ from HPS) ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ¾ ¾

ACROSS SHOULDER ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ¾ ¾

BACK NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼

FRONT NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼

BACK NECK WIDTH ⅛ ⅛ -¼ -¼ ¼ ¼

ARMHOLE CIRC. ⅜ ½ - ¾ - ¾ 1 1

ARMHOLE FRONT ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ ½ ½

ARMHOLE BACK ⅛ ¼ -⅜ -⅜ ½ ½

CBN SLEEVE LENGTH ⅜ ½ - ¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾

CUFF HEIGHT ⅛ ⅛ 0 0 0 0

SLEEVE OPENING CIRC. ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ½ ½

RISE DROP ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ½ ½

FRONT RISE ⅜ ⅜ - ¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾

BACK RISE ⅜ ⅜ - ¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾

INSEAM ¼ ¼ 0 0 0 0

LEG OPENING CIRC. ⅜ ⅜ - ¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾

KNEE ⅜ ⅜ -¾ -¾ ¾ ¾

MUSCLE ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ¾ ¾

HPS BODY LENGTH ⅜ ⅜ -¾ - ¾ ¾ ¾

CB LENGTH ¼ ⅜ - ½ - ½ ½ ½

BUST CIRC. 1 1 ½ -2 -2 3 3

WAIST CIRC. 1 1 ½ -2 -2 ½ 3 3

HIP CIRC. 1 1 ½ -2 -2 3 3

THIGH CIRC. ¾ 1 -1 ½ -1 ½ 2 2

SWEEP CIRC. 1 1 ½ -2 -2 3 3

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Women’s Grade Rules for Sizes 1X-3X


TOL +/-

Knit

TOL +/- 1X 2X 3X

ACROSS FRONT (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅜ ½

S

A

M

P

L

E

S

I

Z

E

¾ ¾

ACROSS BACK (6” ↓ from HPS) ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾

ACROSS SHOULDER ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾

BACK NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ ¼ ¼

FRONT NECK DROP ⅛ ⅛ ¼ ¼

BACK NECK WIDTH ⅛ ⅛ ¼ ¼

ARMHOLE CIRC. ½ ¾ 1 ¼ 1 ¼

ARMHOLE FRONT ¼ ¼ ⅝ ⅝

ARMHOLE BACK ¼ ¼ ⅝ ⅝

CBN SLEEVE LENGTH ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾

CUFF HEIGHT ⅛ ⅛ 0 0

SLEEVE OPENING CIRC. ¼ ¼ ½ ½

RISE DROP ¼ ¼ ½ ½

FRONT RISE ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾

BACK RISE ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾

INSEAM ¼ ¼ 0 0

LEG OPENING CIRC. ½ ½ 1 1

KNEE ½ ½ 1 1

MUSCLE ¼ ½ 1 1

HPS BODY LENGTH ⅜ ½ ¾ ¾

CB LENGTH ¼ ⅜ ½ ½

BUST CIRC. 1 1 ½ 4 4

WAIST CIRC. 1 1 ½ 4 4

HIP CIRC. 1 1 ½ 4 4

THIGH CIRC. ½ ¾ 2 ½ 2 ½

SWEEP CIRC. 1 1 ½ 4 4

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BASIC GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Long Sleeved Knit Tunic (95% polyester 5% spandex)

Attribute Name M 1X

BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 29 30 1/2

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 39 48 1/2

CROSS SHOULDER 14 1/2 16

BACK NECK WIDTH 10 10 3/4

FRONT NECK DROP 1 1/2 2 1/4

BACK NECK DROP 1 1 1/4

ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 18 21

MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 13 1/4 16 1/4

SLEEVE LENGTH FROM C.B. AVG 31 32 1/2

SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 7 1/4 8 1/2

SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 40 48

WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 39 48

Basic Knit LS Top (92% Cotton 8% Spandex)

Attribute Name M 1X

BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 25 26 ½


ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 13 1/2 15 ½

CROSS SHOULDER 14 1/2 16 ½

ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 14 16

BACK NECK WIDTH 10 11

FRONT NECK DROP 1 1/4 1 ¾

BACK NECK DROP 1 1 ¼

ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 18 21 ½

MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 13 1/2 16

SLEEVE LENGTH FROM C.B. AVG 30 1/2 32

SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 7 9



Basic LS Knit Cardigan (95% Rayon 5% Spandex)

Attribute Name M 1X

BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 25 26 1/2

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 38 461/2

ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 14 15 1/2

CROSS SHOULDER 15 16 1/2

ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 15 16 1/2

BACK NECK WIDTH 7 1/4 8




MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 13 16


SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 7 1/2 9



Basic Woven Caftan (100% Polyester Georgette)

Attribute Name M 1X

BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 53 1/2 53 1/2

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 42 501/2

ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 0 0

CROSS SHOULDER 15 1/2 17

BACK NECK WIDTH 7 1/2 8 3/4




MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 14 1/2 17 1/2


SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 16 17 1/2


HIGH HIP 42 50


Basic Woven LS Duster (97% Polyester 3% Spandex)

Attribute Name M 1X

BODY LENGTH (HPS) AVG 34 1/2 37


ACROSS FRONT 6" DOWN 14 3/4 16 3/4

CROSS SHOULDER 15 17

ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 14 3/4 16 3/4

BACK NECK WIDTH 7 8

FRONT NECK DROP 3 1/2 4

BACK NECK DROP 0 3/4


MUSCLE CIRCUMFERENCE 13 1/2 17


SLEEVE OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 7 3/4 10


WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 37 1/2 45 1/2

Denim Capri (Pant 96% Cotton 4% Spandex Stretch Gabardine)

Attribute Name 10 18W

WAIST RELAXED CIRCUMFERENCE 32 38

WAISTBAND HEIGHT 2 2

INSEAM AVG 23 23

FRONT RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 11 1/2 13 3/4

BACK RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 17 191/4

THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE 23 1/4 29

HIP (TOP W/B) 40 48

KNEE (TOP THIGH) 15 18

LEG OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 14 17

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BASIC GARMENT MEASUREMENTS CONTINUED

Basic Knit Elastic Waist Palazzo Pant (94% Rayon 6% Spandex)

Attribute Name M 1X


WAIST EXTENDED

CIRCUMFERENCE 40 48

WAISTBAND HEIGHT 1 1

INSEAM AVG 29 1/2 29 ½

FRONT RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 12 14 1/4

BACK RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 15 1/2 17 3/4

THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE 27 32 1/4

HIP (TOP W/B) 45 53

KNEE (TOP THIGH) 25 28 1/2

LEG OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 25 28 1/2

Basic Woven Pant (100% Silk, 100% Polyester lining)



WAISTBAND HEIGHT 1 1/2 1 1/2

INSEAM AVG 32 1/2 32 1/2


BACK RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 16 18 1/2

THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE 26 30 1/2

HIGH HIP (TOP W/B) 40 48

4" below

HIP (TOP W/B) 43 1/2 51 1/2

7" below

KNEE (TOP THIGH) 17 1/2 20 1/2

14" below form crotch

LEG OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE

NARROW 15 1/2 17 1/2

Basic Twill Jean (98% Cotton 2% Spandex)


WAIST RELAXED CIRCUMFERENCE 30.5 38 1/2


INSEAM AVG 30 30


BACK RISE (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 15 1/2 17 3/4

THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE 22 3/4 26 1/2

HIGH HIP (TOP W/B) 37 44

HIP (TOP W/B) 39 45 3/4

KNEE (TOP THIGH) 15 1/2 17 1/2

LEG OPENING CIRCUMFERENCE 17 19

Basic Knit Tank Top (100% Acrylic)

Attribute Name M 1X


BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 38 1/2 47


CROSS SHOULDER 14 15 1/2

ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 13 1/2 15 1/2

BACK NECK WIDTH 11 11 3/4

FRONT NECK DROP 6 6 3/4


ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 17 1/2 20 1/2

SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 40 1/2 48 1/2


Basic Woven Tank (100% Silk)


BACK LENGTH (CB) AVG 0 0


BUST CIRCUMFERENCE 39 1/4 47 3/4


CROSS SHOULDER 13 1/4 15 1/2

ACROSS BACK 6" DOWN 13 15 1/4

BACK NECK WIDTH 9 1/2 10


BACK NECK DROP 5 1/8 5 1/4

ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE 19 21 3/4

SWEEP CIRCUMFERENCE 44 1/4 52 3/4

WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE 37 3/8 46 1/4

Basic Woven Elastic Waist Full Skirt (100% Polyester)

Attribute Name M 1X


WAIST EXTENDED CIRCUMFERENCE 40 48


C/F LENGTH (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 37 37

C/B LENGTH (FROM TOP W/B) AVG 37 37

HIGH HIP (TOP W/B) 43 1/2 51 1/2

4"

HIP (TOP W/B) 49 57

8"


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FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING

Testing Requirements & Process

The following tests are required for all apparel items purchased by HSN. Please note that additional testing may be

required. (i.e.: Flammability, Prop 65 , Water Resistant, etc. )

Appearance After Laundering/Dry Cleaning

Dimensional Stability

Colorfastness to Laundering/Dry Cleaning

Crocking-Wet and Dry

Fabric Weight

Fiber Identification

NOTE: When submitting only garments for testing , the test request form must be updated to include the Fiber

ID test, Fabric Weight, and any other “additional” tests that may be required.

When submitting an item to an Approved 3rd Party Lab, a Lab Test Request Form must accompany the samples being

submitted. The test request forms for HSN Approved Laboratories can be found within the For Your Information

section of the HSN Partner Portal. https://view.hsn.net/Documents/documents.aspx.

The Partner must upload the results of the testing to the documents section of the Portal. Also, the Partner must email

their QA Evaluator when the report is uploaded .

HSN has established relationships and testing protocols with the following 3rd Party Testing Laboratories. The key

contact person for each is listed.

FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING

Testing Laboratories And Primary Contacts

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Gina Stroud

479-289-2300

[email protected]

Bureau Veritas (BV)

Luca Olivieri

716-505-3791

[email protected]

SGS

Nevine Noss

973-461-7945

[email protected]

Intertek

Ideliza Perez

732-394-5389

[email protected]

TÜV SÜD

Rebecca LV

416-357-8404

[email protected]

Eurofins

Marty Imler

858-568-7175

[email protected]








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Test Parameter Test Method Requirement Fabric

Testing

Garment

Testing Colors

Fiber Content

(quantitative) AATCC 20A

0.0% (cashmere) ±3.0% (all others)

Yes No* Darkest color

Fabric Weight (g/m2) ASTM D3776 ±5.0% of claimed Yes No* Darkest color

Colorfastness to Crocking

(dry/wet) AATCC 8

Dry: 4.0

Wet: 3.0 Yes Yes All colors

Colorfastness to Care AATCC 61 (laundering)

AATCC 132 (dry cleaning)

Color Change: 4.0

Multifiber Staining: 4.5 Yes Yes All colors

Dimensional Stability to Care AATCC 135/150 (laundering)

or Commercial dry clean ±5.0% Yes Yes

All colors (sweaters)

Darkest color (all other

knits)

Appearance After Care AATCC 135/150 (laundering)

or Commercial dry clean

Frayed Edges:

Open Seams:

Skewness:

Torque: 5.0% max

Shading: 4.0

Embroidery/Embellishment

Appearance:

Smoothness Appearance: 3.5

Appearance of Seams: SS-4

Appearance of Creases: 4.0

No Yes

All colors (sweaters)

Darkest color (all other

knits)


Testing

Garment

Testing Colors


(dry/wet) AATCC 8

Dry: 4.0

Wet: 3.0

Dry: 3.0 (dark denims)

Wet: 2.0 (dark denims)

Yes Yes All colors



Color Change: 4.0


Standard Testing Requirements


Testing

Garment

Testing Colors

Fiber Content


For specialty fibers or blends (angora,

alpaca, cashmere, wool, mohair, etc.)

±0.0% (cashmere)

±3.0% (all others)

Yes No All colors

Flammability 16 CFR 1610 Class 1 only Yes No Darkest Color

Pilling Resistance ASTM D3512 4.0 @ 30 min Yes No Darkest color

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16E For swimwear

4.0 @ 20 hours Yes No All colors

Colorfastness to Chlorinated

Pool Water (swimwear) AATCC 162

Color Change: 4.0

Multifiber Staining: 3.0

Self-Staining: 5.0

Yes No All colors

Colorfastness to Sea Water

(swimwear) AATCC 106

Color Change: 4.0

Multifiber Staining: 3.0

Self-Staining: 5.0

Yes No All colors

Testing Requirements (for additional color ways)

Additional Testing Requirements (when applicable)

FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING (KNITS)

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Testing

Garment

Testing Colors

Fiber Content

(quantitative) AATCC 20A As claimed Yes No* Darkest color

Fabric Weight (g/m2) ASTM D3776 ±5.0% of claimed Yes No* Darkest color


(dry/wet) AATCC 8

Dry: 4.0

Wet: 3.0



Yes Yes All colors



Color Change: 4.0


Dimensional Stability to Care AATCC 135/150 (laundering)

or Commercial dry clean ±3.0% Yes Yes Darkest color

Appearance After Care AATCC 135/150 (laundering)

or Commercial dry clean

Frayed Edges:

Open Seams:

Skewness:

Torque: 5.0% max

Shading: 4.0


Appearance:




No Yes Darkest color


Testing

Garment

Testing Colors


(dry/wet) AATCC 8

Dry: 4.0

Wet: 3.0



Yes Yes All colors



Color Change: 4.0




Testing

Garment

Testing Colors

Fiber Content



Yes No* All colors

Flammability 16 CFR 1610 Class 1 only Yes No* Darkest Color

Pilling Resistance ASTM D3512 4.0 @ 30 min Yes No* Darkest color

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16E For swimwear

4.0 @ 20 hours Yes No* All colors

Seam Strength ASTM D1683

Top, Bottoms, Blazers:

15 lbs minimum

Outerwear:

25 lbs minimum

No Yes All colors

Water Repellency AATCC 22 80 (ISO 3) No Yes All colors

Water Resistance AATCC 42 5g penetration max. Yes No* All Colors

Testing Requirements (for additional color ways)


FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING (WOVENS)

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Testing

Garment

Testing Colors


(dry/wet) ASTM D5053

Dry: 3.0

Wet: 2.0 Yes Yes All colors

Colorfastness to Care Professional Leather

Cleaning

Color Change: 4.0


Dimensional Stability to Care Professional Leather

Cleaning ±3.0% Yes Yes Darkest color

Appearance After Care Professional Leather

Cleaning

Frayed Edges:

Open Seams:

Skewness:

Torque: 5.0% max

Shading: 4.0


Appearance:




No Yes Darkest color



Testing

Garment

Testing Colors

Fiber Content



Yes No* All colors

Flammability 16 CFR 1610 Class 1 only Yes No* Darkest Color

Seam Strength ASTM D1683 For outerwear

25 lbs. minimum No Yes All colors

Water Repellency AATCC 22 80 (ISO 3) No Yes All colors

Water Resistance AATCC 42 5 g penetration max. Yes No* All colors


FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING (LEATHER & SUEDE)

*When only a garment is submitted for testing, not fabric, the Test Request Form must be updated to include the

Fiber ID test, Fabric Weight, and any other “additional” tests are required.

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Testing

Garment

Testing Colors

Colorfastness to

Perspiration AATCC 15 Staining: 3.0 Yes Yes All colors

Colorfastness to Water AATCC 107 Color Change: 4.0


Fabric (Thread) Count ASTM D3775 ±5.0% Yes Yes All colors

Oil Repellency (if claimed) AATCC 118 Initial: 6.0

After Wash: 3.0 No Yes All colors

FABRIC AND GARMENT PERFORMANCE TESTING CONTINUED

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MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

Hems

• Blind hem should be barely visible on outside of garment

• Blind hem stitching should not be more than a ½” apart, unless specified on a particular fabric

• Sleeve and bottom bands must be hemmed “on the round”

Fabrics

• Fabrics should be chosen for suitability with garment style: drape, strength, warmth, absorbency, wrinkle

resistance, feel, end use, etc.

• First-quality fabrics must be used – no seconds

• The lot must be cut from only one shade of the fabric; related separates must all be the same shade with the same

color name. Minimum shade rating of 4.0 as per ATTCC Gray Scale.

Buttons and Buttonholes

• Buttonholes should be constructed with a top and bottom feed lockstitch sewing machine

• Buttons must have lockstitch to prevent them from falling off

• Buttons must pass care label instructions and must not crack, chip, discolor, rust or melt

• Buttonhole must be wide enough to not pull away from edge of fabric

Interlinings

• Fusible interlinings must withstand laundering and dry cleaning without bubbling.

• Use tricot interfacing only; nonwoven interfacing is unacceptable.

Pockets

• Pockets must be uniform in shape and size

• Pockets must be horizontally even

• Start and end of pocket must be reinforced with back tack or bar tack; tack must not run off pocket

Cuffs and Collars

• Cuffs and collars must be “clean finished” with single or double needle top stitch and no serge on the cuff

Needles

• Knits must be sewn with ball point needles

• Wovens must be sewn with sharp point needles

• Leathers and vinyls must be sewn with a wedge point needle

• Correct needle size must be used

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MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS CONTINUED

Top Stitch

• Top stitching must be evenly stitched; 10 to 12 stitches per inch unless specified differently

• Double needle top-stitch must be a uniform width between needles

• Top-stitching on knits should be chain-stitched to prevent thread breakage

Zippers

• Zipper tape must match garment’s main color unless specified

• Space from the top of the zipper to the waistband at closing should not be more than ⅛”

Threads

• No monofilament thread

• Thread must match garment unless specified as contrast

Seams

• 11 (+/- 1) stitches per inch, woven and knit

• 6 – 7 stitches per inch, leather and vinyl

• Serge on elastic, 6 stitches per inch

• Sewing elastic down on waistband with multi-needle machine, 7 to 8 stitches per inch

• All seams must be finished with no raw edges

• Knit seams must use at least 4 thread safety rather than 3 thread merrow without safety chain

• Seams must be back tacked unless crossed by another seam

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GARMENT LABELING REQUIREMENTS

Brand Name, Size, Country of Origin The brand label, size, and country of origin must be affixed to the inside of the center of the neck midway between the

shoulder seams.

Note: To support the visual presentation of your product on air, HSN prefers that the size and country of origin label

meet the following measurement requirements:

Maximum Length: 3 centimeters

Maximum Width: 1 centimeter

LABEL

brand label 1X

Made in

China

3 cm

1 cm

Fabric Content, Fabric Care and RN # The fabric information, care instructions and RN # must be affixed to the inside of the garment on the lower side inseam

as per the illustration below:

100% Cotton

Machine

Wash Cold

Lay Flat to Dry

Cool Iron

RN # 123

inside seam label

front center

back label

(no info on reverse)

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GARMENT LABELING REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED

Additional Garment Label Requirements Per the Federal Trade Commission, the only items on a label that can be abbreviated are “USA” and the size; e.g., Med for medium. The fiber content cannot be abbreviated; i.e., “100% Poly” is not acceptable. The label must state “100% Polyester”.

All labels must be woven fabric, self-color (should match shell color as close as possible) and securely sewn. Information on labels must be embroidered, written in English (care symbols are not allowed unless accompanied by the corresponding written care instructions) and legible.

Changes that are made in ink or white-out are not acceptable.

Reversible Garments: • All labels should be side-tacked for easy removal. Reversible labels should not be hard sewn.

Color Transfer/Crocking All dark denim items with a crock test result below Dry-4 / Wet-3, must include a hang tag or sticker stating the following:

• This garment may bleed onto lighter colors. Wash this garment before wearing. Wash light colors separately.

All dark suede items with a crock test result below Dry-4/Wet-3, must include a hang tag or sticker stating the following:

• If your suede garment gets wet, simply blot it dry with a clean towel of similar color. Any bright or deep-colored suede item could transfer its color to other items.

Common Labeling Mistakes - Trademarks The names listed in the table below cannot be used on fiber content labels for HSN garments. Use only the generic name.

• If the garment is one size across both the missy’s and women’s range, your label must read: “One size fits most”

• If the garment is one size for missy’s only and another size for women’s, your labels must read: “One size missy”

and “One size women”

One-size Garments One-size garments must conform to the following requirements:

Branded Label For Tops, Outerwear and Bottoms The branded label, for a top and for outerwear, should be securely attached to the center back of the neck seam.

For bottoms, the brand label and fiber content/care label should be sewn onto the center back of the waist.

Attachment of the branded label should not obscure the information on the other labels.

Trademarked Name Type Owner Generic Fiber

Lycra® Fiber DuPont Spandex

Supplex® Fiber DuPont Nylon

Tactel® Fiber DuPont Nylon

Tencel® Fiber Courtalis Lyocell

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The names listed in the table below CANNOT be used on fiber content labels. They can be used only on advertising materials or hang tags and ONLY if the vendor can document that they have the trademark owner’s written permission.

1. Labels must be permanently affixed to the garments in a conspicuous area.

2. Fiber content information must be in the same size type.

3. All information must be written in English.

4. Fiber content must be listed by generic fiber name in predominance by weight in amounts of 5% or more. All

fiber percentages must be listed if more than 5%.

5. A fiber present in an amount less than 5% cannot be identified by its generic name but must be listed as “other

fiber.”

Exceptions:

• fibers with a functional significance, e.g. spandex (optional)

• any wool fiber, which MUST be identified, even if less than 5%

Example: 96% cotton / 4% spandex -or- 96% cotton / 4% other fiber

If the spandex above was actually wool, the only labeling option is: 96% cotton / 4% wool

6. No abbreviations, asterisks, footnotes or “ditto” marks may be used.

7. There is a ± 3% tolerance, by weight, for products composed of more than one fiber. These products should

consist of and be labeled as 100%.

Example: claimed fiber: 60% cotton / 40% polyester

actual fiber can be between 63% cotton / 37% polyester

-or-

57% cotton / 43% polyester

8. There is NO TOLERANCE allowed for products composed of one fiber. These products should consist of and be

labeled as 100%.

Example: 100% cotton

Trademarked Name Type Owner

Coolmax® Fabric DuPont

Polarfleece® Fabric Malden Mills

Polartec® Fabric Malden Mills

Sherpa® Fabric Collins & Aikmen

Gore-Tex® Finish W.L. Gore

Scotchguard® Finish 3M

Teflon® Finish DuPont

Lurex® Yarn Sildorex-Paris

Velcro® Fastener Velcro Industries

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Cashmere and Other Luxury Fibers These fibers must be exactly as stated on the sewn label. Other requirements are:

• All colors must be tested by an approved 3rd party testing laboratory

• The lowest level of cashmere found within a line of goods, after rounding down, will become the fiber content for the

entire line. For example, if four colors of HSN #123456 are tested as 100% cashmere and their actual results are

99.2%, 97.5%, 91.3% and 90.9%, each item within that group will need to be labeled 90% cashmere, with the rest of

the fiber content percentage stated in the test report. There are no exceptions.

• Also, please note that any fiber content stated as 100% must be 100% to be labeled as such.

• The ±3.0% leeway applies only to non-cashmere blends.

Faux Fur Labeling Faux fur apparel sold at HSN must clearly state “faux fur” in one of the following forms:

• Permanent label attached to garment: may be added to the permanent fur label, which is attached to the garment.

• Temporary tag: may be added to a temporary tag

• Sticker: a sticker affixed in a conspicuous place.

Leather and Imitation Leather Labeling

All Partners are required to follow the US Leather Labeling Laws for any apparel or accessory item consisting of leather in part

or in whole. In layman’s terms:

It is deceptive to use the term “leather” or other terms suggestive of leather to describe products unless the product is

composed of leather in all substantial parts.

imitation leather: If all or part of a product is made of non-leather material that appears to be leather, it should be

disclosed. Example: manmade material, vinyl, polypropylene, etc.

embossed or processed leather: The kind and type of leather must be disclosed when it has been embossed to simulate a

different type of leather. Example: croc-embossed cowhide trim.

backing material: The composition of the different backing material should be disclosed if it is visible and consists of non-

leather with the appearance of leather. Example: Top-grain cowhide backed with vinyl.

bonded leather: Parts made from reconstituting shredded, pulverized or ground leather cannot be labeled as “leather”. If

labeled as “bonded leather”, the percentage of leather and non-leather components must be identified. Example: bonded

leather strap, 60% leather fibers, 40% non-leather substances.

Please note that it is your responsibility to know and apply the complete guidelines for every item that qualifies. The above

information is by no means comprehensive. Please use the link above to read and understand all the details contained in the

legislation.

Click the below link to see the complete FTC regulation on this topic

16 CFR Part 24: Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products

https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/guides-select-leather-imitation-leather

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The integrity of the container and packaging of the product are the vendor partner’s responsibility. The partner must

ensure that the product packaging can withstand the shipping environment.

HSN QA evaluators may suggest certain packaging, based on their experience. However, it is the responsibility of the

partner to ensure that apparel products are packaged so that they do not become damaged or soiled during transport.

The partner should always perform their own drop, freeze, vibration or other testing to ensure that the packaging is

resistant to soiling or other damage.

The appearance of the final product that will be shipped to the customer is also a concern of the HSN Merchandising

team. A production sample identical to the one received by HSN QA should be sent to the HSN merchant.

HSN has established Brand Packaging Standards for Apparel products that must be followed by our partners. The

detailed brand packaging requirements can be found in the HSN Partner Supply Chain Requirements Manual – Brand

Packaging https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/6a-Brand%20Packaging.pdf

NOTE: Partners are not, under any circumstances, permitted to substitute boxes or packaging for any item(s) unless

approved by the HSN Buyer and QA.

Additional information on packaging integrity can be found in the HSN Partner Supply Chain Requirements Manual –

Quality Assurance https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/4-Quality%20Assurance.pdf

Other Packaging Considerations

• Sharp points and edges offering a hazard upon opening the package must be covered and secured.

• Decorative gift boxes (1 or 2-piece) should be shrink-wrapped, cello-wrapped or covered by a cardboard

sleeve in a sealed poly bag to protect the finish and presentation of the product.

• Components of kit/set products should be secured in the inner carton to prevent scuffing and rattling. It is

recommended that components be individually wrapped to prevent excessive movement and breakage.

• Avoid glass-to-glass or ceramic-to-ceramic contact

• Packaging for delicate protruding features may require custom designed foam, or die cuts that contact only

those areas of the item strong enough to support the item’s weight.

• When using a poly bags as external packaging, the poly bag should be of sufficient size and thickness to

support the weight of the items contained.

• Be wary of using a non-bubble “foam blanket” other than as a separator, because it has little impact resistance.

PACKAGING

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/6a-Brand Packaging.pdf



https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/4-Quality Assurance.pdf



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PRODUCTION INSPECTION

Production inspections can occur on-site (at the partner’s facility) or at the HSN Fulfillment Center. A Field Inspector will

selectively travel to manufacturers’ facilities to conduct on-site quality assurance inspections. Our QA On-Site Inspection

Program has had a tremendous impact on improving the quality of the products we sell. Designed to facilitate early

detection of quality issues upstream in the factories, the program has enabled the proactive management of product

failures before the order is shipped to HSN, or worse, our customers.

On-Site inspections are initiated by one or more of the following criteria:

• Products scheduled to be an HSN “Today’s Special” (TS -the primary featured item of the day)

• Key Items as defined by merchandising; this typically entails item orders valued over $75,000

• Products purchased under Import and/or Letter of Credit (LOC) terms

• Products from Partners who have been identified by QA as requiring close quality management

• Products from new Partners preparing for their premiere show

• Key brand or product launches

• Additionally, QA initiates on-site inspections when customers voice recurring concerns with a product’s quality.

On-Site field Inspection requirements for Apparel Products

• Final Inspections for Apparel product must be 100% produced with at least 80% packaged, labeled and ready for

inspection. All applicable barcode tags and inserts must be available for review.

• In addition to the final inspection, all Today’s Special (TS) items are required to have in-process inspection

conducted when the goods are 20% produced

On-site field inspection is based on

• ANSI/AS QC Z1.4-2003, -General Level 2 Inspection Level –Single Sampling Plan (2.5 AQL- Major, 2.5 AQL-Minor)

HSN QA may choose tightened inspection levels or deviate from this plan at its own discretion.

On-site field inspections - the onsite inspector will conduct the following:

• Visual comparison against the product specifications to ensure consistency.

• Visual evaluation of quality (fabric, construction, etc.)

• Measurement against the approved graded specifications

• ISTA drop test of items in re-shippers.

• Comments, concerns, and contingencies noted during the sample evaluation will be given special attention during

the final inspection.

Defective merchandise identified during an inspection visit may be reworked, sorted or rejected. The PO quantity can be

adjusted to reflect the amounts minus the items not repaired in time for re-inspection.

NOTE: If the product will not be ready at the scheduled time of inspection, the partner must contact the Inspection Service

Provider, Onsite Inspection Coordinator and/or the Onsite Inspection Manager at least two days prior to the scheduled

inspection. Partners may incur fees for missed, postponed, cancelled, or failed inspections.

Additional information regarding the onsite inspection program can be found in the HSN Partner Supply Chain

Requirements Manual

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/4-Quality%20Assurance.pdf

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/01_OnSiteWelcomeLetter.pdf

Pre-Shipment Inspection




https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/01_OnSiteWelcomeLetter.pdf

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Just like the On-Site inspection, the HSN Fulfillment QA (FQA) inspection is part of the Finished Product Inspection

process and acts as a follow-up to the Corporate QA (CQA) Evaluator’s Initial Product Inspection. This means that our

FQA Inspectors, like the On-Site Inspector, must:

• Assess the product’s conformance to Initial Product Evaluation

• Evaluate the presentation and functionality of the product labeling and packaging

• Identify any potential issues before the item ships to the customer

FQA Inspectors conduct their inspections solely from their respective Fulfillment Centers, pulling random product

samples from the same stock of items from which the customer receives her items. This affords HSN a prime

opportunity to view the finished product, packaging and all, in the same state as the customer receives it.

FQA inspectors will conduct a visual comparison against the product specifications to ensure consistency. Comments,

concerns, and contingencies noted during the sample evaluation will be given special attention during the final

inspection.

Incoming merchandise will be inspected according to ANSI ASQC Z1.4-2003, Inspection Level 2, (Double Sampling)

plan. HSN QA may choose tightened inspection levels or deviate from this plan at its own discretion.

Vendor Partners may be billed a chargeback fee whenever the inspected merchandise does not conform to the PO,

HSN QA evaluation samples, or Product Specification Sheet, or is not compliant with the requirements listed in this

manual or the “HSN Supply Chain Requirements Manual”. The chargeback and inspection fees are set forth in the

current Product Fee Schedule found in your HSN Partner Supply Chain Manual - Compliance.


Post-Shipment Inspection

PRODUCTION INSPECTION CONTINUED




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PRODUCTION INSPECTION CONTINUED

lot size

normal

(inspection level 2) AQL

sample

2.5 AQL

(major defects)

2.5 AQL

(minor defects)

2 to 8 2 0/1 0/1

9 to 15 3 0/1 0/1

16 to 25 5 0/1 0/1

26 to 50 8 0/1 0/1

51 to 90 13 1/2 1/2

91 to 150 20 1/2 1/2

151 to 280 32 2/3 2/3

281 to 500 50 3/4 3/4

501 to 1,200 80 5/6 5/6

1,201 to 3,200 125 7/8 7/8

3,201 to 10,000 200 10/11 10/11

10,001 to 35,000 315 14/15 14/15

35,0001 to 150,000 500 21/22 21/22

The chart below is based on ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2003, Normal Inspection, General Level 2, Single Sampling Plan.

Apparel Onsite Inspection Sampling Plan

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COMPLIANCE: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

What is California Proposition 65?

Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is a law approved by California voters in a referendum in 1986. It requires the state to keep a

list of chemicals that cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. If a product contains a chemical on the list, a Prop 65 testing

report must be provided. You can access the list of 800-plus chemicals on the California Office of Environmental Health

Hazard Assessment website at http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html. Lead, phthalates and other

common chemicals are on the Proposition 65 list.

All products manufactured, distributed or sold in California must comply with the exposure and/or labeling requirements

specified in Proposition 65. If a product contains a listed substance that will release from the product over time and in

excess of the Proposition 65 limits, specified warning statements must appear on or near the product at the time of

purchase.

In addition, as an HSN partner supplying any of the products listed below under Proposition 65, it is imperative that each

of your items complies with the limits set forth. It is your responsibility to provide to HSN QA approved third-party

laboratory reports with each item submission.

Jewelry (includes removable ornamentation, pins, brooches, value-added and GWP items)

See CA Prop 65 Requirements document on the Partner Portal

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/01_Prop65Guide.pdf

Apparel, Belts, Fashion Accessories, Footwear, Gloves, Hats, Scarves, Handbags, Purses,

Clutches, Totes, Wallets, Cosmetics & Toiletry Bags, Key Chains, Eyeglass Cases, Mobile

Electronics Cases (includes value-added and GWP items)

See CA Prop 65 Requirements document on the Partner Portal


http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html



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COMPLIANCE: CPSIA OF 2008

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

The Law now requires manufacturers and importers to certify that all products manufactured on or after November 12,

2008, are compliant with all applicable standards, rules and bans enforced by the Consumer Products Safety Commission

(CPSC). Compliance shall be evident by a declaration or certificate of conformity. The Certificate of Compliance is

required for applicable items. You can complete one and upload it to the Documents section of the product specification

sheet. A blank Certificate of Conformity form will also be posted in the HSN Partner Portal under for your information and

within the QA / PI Standards Manuals section

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/03_CPSIA%20Certificate%20of%20Conformity.pdf

Apparel products subject to the Flammable Fabrics Act and any other article with a painted surface require documentation

of compliance with the CPSIA. http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

Flammable Fabrics Act Testing

Wearable apparel items sold by HSN and subject to the Flammable Fabric Act must meet the criteria of Class 1, Normal

Flammability as specified in 16 CFR 1610.

Apparel items that must be tested for flammability are items made from the following fabrics:

1. Fabrics with a raised fiber surface (listed below) that contain any amount of cellulosic fibers. Cellulosic fibers

include cotton, ramie, linen, rayon and acetate.

2. Lightweight fabrics weighing less than 3.0 ounces per square yard that contain any amount of cellulosic fibers,

including:

3. Fabrics containing metallic yarns, such as lame’.

4. Silk, although a protein fiber, can burn rapidly when woven in very light weights. Therefore, silks weighing 2.6

ounces or less per square yard (20 Momme per square yard) must be tested.

Partners must possess a test report from a CPSC accredited testing laboratory showing compliance with Class 1 Normal

Flammability of 16CFR 1610. When in possession of this documentation, the partner will upload a completed CPSIA

Certificate of Conformity into the HSN Partner Portal Product Specification Sheet for the item.

Fabrics exempt from flammability testing include:

1. Plain surface fabrics, regardless of fiber content, weighing 3.0 ounces per square yard or more.

2. All fabrics, both plain surface and raised fiber surface, regardless of weight, made entirely from any of the

following fibers or entirely from any combination of the following fibers:

• chamois cloth

• chenille

• corduroy

• fake fur

• flannel

• fleece

• French terry

• lyocell

• terry

• velour

• velvet

• velveteen

• gauze

• lace

• netting

• voile

• acrylic

• modacrylic

• nylon

• olefin

• polyester

• wool

https://view.hsn.net/WebDocuments/documents/03_CPSIA Certificate of Conformity.pdf

http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

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MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR FINISHED GARMENTS - TOPS

All Measurements are taken with the garment on a flat surface. All fullness and wrinkles should be smoothed out of the

garment, but the garment must not be stretched. Measurements are taken with garment closures in the closed position

unless otherwise specified.

Tops

Bust

Measure straight across front of garment

from side to side 1” below armhole; multiply by 2 for

circumference

Across Shoulder

Measure straight across back of garment

where shoulder seam intersects top of

armhole seam (shoulder point) to opposite

shoulder point

Armhole

Circumference

Measure on curve along armhole seam from top

shoulder point to bottom intersection of armhole

seam and side seam; multiply by 2 for circumference

Straight

Measure the armhole straight using an imaginary

straight line drawn from the outer top edge of the

armhole or sleeve seam down to an imaginary straight

line drawn horizontally through the lowest point of

the armhole. Garment should be placed flat and smooth with

shoulder seams in a natural position.

For structured garments, measure both the front armhole along

the seam and the back along the seam

Armhole Straight

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MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR FINISHED GARMENTS –TOPS CONTINUED

Across Front

Measure straight across front of garment from side to side on a straight line at

right angles to 6” down from the high point shoulder

Waist

-Measure straight across front of garment from

side to side on a straight line at right angles to the specified

distance down from the high point shoulder; multiple by 2 for circumference

-Measure straight across front of garment from side to side at

narrowest part of front; multiply by 2 for circumference

-Measure straight across front of garment from side to side

along the constructed waist seam; multiply by 2 for circumference

Hip

-Measure straight across front of garment from

side to side on a straight line at right angles to 24”/25” down from high point

shoulder; multiply by 2 for circumference

-Measure straight across front of garment from side to side at

widest part of front; multiply by 2 for circumference

Sweep

-Measure along bottom curve of garment from side to side

(garment closed); multiply by 2 for circumference

-Measure along bottom curve of garment from front edge to

front edge (garment opened)

-Sweater rib – measure along bottom of rib relaxed; multiply by 2 for

circumference

Body Length

Front; HPS - From high point shoulder, measure straight down front of

garment to bottom

(Center) Back; CB - From center of base of back neck seam, measure

straight down back of garment to bottom

Back; HPS - From high point shoulder, measure straight down back of

garment to bottom

HPS Body Length

Across

Front

Waist

Hip

Sweep

Back Lengths

↑ ↑

CB HPS

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Sleeve Length

-From shoulder point at top of armhole,

measure straight down to bottom of

sleeve or cuff

-From the center of back neck (CBN),

measure straight across to shoulder

point at top of armhole, then straight

down to bottom of sleeve or cuff

-From neck seam, measure to shoulder

point, then straight down to bottom of

sleeve or cuff

Muscle (Upper Arm)

Measure straight sleeve in a line perpendicular

to the fold line at the top edge of the sleeve.

Begin measurement point 1” away from armhole

seam

Sleeve Opening

-Measure across opening of sleeve or cuff from side to side;

multiply by 2 for circumference

-Extended measurement – with cuff fully extended, measure across

opening of cuff from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference

-Sweater rib – measure along bottom of rib relaxed; multiply by 2

for circumference

Cuff Height

With cuff closed and laid flat, measure from top to bottom of cuff

Sleeve length, crown to cuff

Sleeve length from CBN Sleeve length

from neck seam or edge

Muscle

↕ Cuff Height Sleeve

Opening

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Collar Height/Stand

-With collar open, measure from center of button to far

edge button hole

-Measure along curve of outer edge of neck opening

from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference

Neck Width

Back neck width is measured along

the horizontal imaginary line from neck

point to neck point. When measuring,

the shoulders should be rolled forward to

a natural position. On a collared shirt,

lay neck out as smoothly as possible and

measure from each neck point. Do not stretch

neck out; allow it to follow the natural curve.

Back Neck Drop

The back neck drop is the distance between

an imaginary straight line (touching the neck points)

and the top edge of the garment at center back.

If the garment is collared, measure from the

center back at the collar seam line.

Do not use the shoulder seams as neck

points. The shoulder seams should be rolled forward

the way a garment would naturally fall on a form or body.

Front Neck Drop

The front neck drop is measured from the same imaginary

line as the back neck drop. Generally, the measurement is

from the imaginary line to the lowest open part of the front neckline.

The measurement can also be from the imaginary line to the center of

the first button for button-front garments. If this type of measurement is

used, please note that on the spec sheet.

Shoulder Slope

The shoulder slope is measured from the imaginary straight

line through neck points to the outer edge of the armhole. Draw a

second imaginary line perpendicular to the first at this

measurement point. This measurement shows the actual distance

between the armhole or sleeve seam and the high shoulder point. As

with the front and back neck drops, the measurement is taken with the

garment laying flat and the shoulder seams rolled forward.

*This measurement should not be confused with the shoulder seam

length.

Shoulder

Slope


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MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR FINISHED GARMENTS – BOTTOMS

Bottoms

Waist

Waist relaxed. With waist closed,

measure along center of waistband from side to side;


Waist extended. With waist closed,

expand waist fully and measure along center of

waistband from side to side; multiply by 2 for

circumference

Stretch for extended waist measurement Relaxed Waist

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MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR FINISHED GARMENTS – BOTTOMS CONTINUED

Waistband Height Measure from top to bottom of waistband

Hip

high hip - measure 4” (or specified distance) down

center front from top of waistband and mark point. Measure

same distance down both outseams from top of waistband

and mark point, then pivot and measure along all 3 marked points;


low hip - Measure 8” (or specified distance) down center front

from top of waistband and mark point. Measure

same distance down both outseams from top of waistband

and mark point, then pivot and measure along all 3 marked points;


Front Rise

Measure from front crotch point seam up along seam to top of waistband

Back Rise

Measure from back crotch point seam up along seam to top of waistband

Note: Rise measurement is from top of waistband, elastic or crotch

point at inseam

Thigh

Measure from 1” below crotch straight across at right angles to center

line of leg to side; multiply by 2 for circumference

Knee

For long pants, at one-half inseam length, measure straight across

leg from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference

At 14” down from thigh point, measure straight

across leg from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference

Leg (Bottom) Opening

Measure across bottom opening from side to side; multiply by 2 for

circumference

Extended bottom – with bottom fully extended, measure across opening

from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference

Low Hip

↕

High Hip

Thigh

Knee

Leg Opening →

Calf

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MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES FOR FINISHED GARMENTS – BOTTOMS CONTINUED

Inseam Measure from crotch point to bottom of leg opening

Outseam Measure from top of waistband down along curve of outseam to bottom of leg opening

Sweep Measure along bottom curve of garment from side to side; multiply by 2 for circumference

Back Length

Measure from top of waistband down center back of garment to bottom

Sweep

Outseam

Inseam

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APPENDIX A – APPAREL QA STANDARDS CHECKLIST

Sample Submission • Product specification sheet completed in the Partner Portal and submitted to the HSN Buyer

• Print and affix sample label from the spec sheet to all samples prior to submittal

• Mark the sample with “QA Sample – Do Not Open”

FIT SAMPLES

• Samples are built to HSN Body Chart (see Apparel Quality Manual)

• Samples constructed of same weight and fabrication as production (color unimportant)

• Samples are submitted in size 10 (Medium) and size 18W (1X)

LAB SAMPLES

• Submit to 3rd party lab, two fully constructed garment in darkest color and swatch additional

colors

• Samples must be in production fabric/color and embellishments

• Test Request Forms must be included when submitting to 3rd party lab .

• Results of the 3rd party lab tests must be uploaded to the Partner Portal.

TOP SAMPLES

• TOP sample sent to HSN QA must be complete and packaged as intended for sale to the

customer

• Samples are from first 20% of production

• Samples are fully packaged and labeled

• Including all internal/external packaging, components, labeling, inserts and

instructions

• Samples are submitted in size 10 (Medium) and size 18W (1X)

• Samples represent each colorway (can be split among the two sizes above)

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APPENDIX A – APPAREL QA STANDARDS CHECKLIST CONTINUED

Packaging • Ensure the product packaging can withstand the shipping environment. Shipping hazards

include but are not limited to shock, vibration, compression, heat and humidity

• Protective packaging must be able to withstand ISTA (International Safe Transit Association)

2A and 3A test procedures

• All individual product shipping cartons and/or master cartons must meet or exceed the HSN

carton strength requirements published in the Supply Chain Manual. Cartons should be

marked with the BMC (box maker’s certificate) containing a declaration of carton strength.

• Submit the proposed product packaging to QA for evaluation (exactly as it will be sent to the

customer)

• QA provides a failure analysis and corrective action suggestion to improve the

packaging for items that fail package testing; a new sample with improved packaging

must be submitted to QA for re-testing

• Re-shipper must contain sufficient fill to prevent the item from shifting during transportation

• Polybags used to bundle sets must be a minimum of 1.0 mil thick; closure should be secured

by bag tape, twist tie or heat-sealed

• Polybags larger than 5” x 7” require a printed child suffocation warning that should read:

“Warning – To avoid danger of suffocation; keep away from babies and children. Do

not use in cribs, beds or play pens. This bag is not a toy.”

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APPENDIX A – APPAREL QA STANDARDS CHECKLIST CONTINUED

Product Labeling The following information must be printed on a label and permanently affixed to the inside of the

garment (see Garment Labeling Requirements section for more detail):

• Brand

• Fiber content (by percentage)

• Care instructions (if necessary; including drying instructions)

• Size (if applicable)

• RN number (if applicable)

• Country of origin

Documentation &

Compliance

All items and documentation must conform to current legal requirements and regulations,

including but not limited to applicable federal and state laws, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

requirements and/or U.S. Custom requirements; it is the vendor’s responsibility to understand

and comply with these requirements

• Upload 3rd Party Fabric/Garment fiber content, care and performance testing for all colorways

to specification sheet

• Upload California Proposition 65 test reports to specification sheet

•All objective and performance claims must be substantiated

•Technical documentation and/or laboratory test data to substantiate objective and performance

claims (for both labeling and features and benefits)

•ASTM or other recognized standards must be followed when conducting efficacy/performance

tests

•All test data must be presented as a formal report by a competent and reliable scientific source

•Test data must indicate the methodology and results

•“Bonus” and/or “Gift with Purchase” claims require prior approval from the Legal Department to

ensure compliance with FTC guidelines

QA Sample Production garments must conform to final approved spec sheet and be free from but not limited

to the following defects:

• Dirt, oil, marks

• Excessive creasing, poor pressing

• Poor sewing (open seams, run-offs, puckering, drop needle, broken/skipped stitches)

• Color shading, streaks

• Print defects, dye spots

• Holes in fabric, needle holes

• Mismatched panels (print, nap, etc.)

• Loose or broken hardware / buttons

• Poorly positioned or unsightly trim / embellishments

• Sewn-in labels missing ; loose or incorrectly positioned labels

Measurement • Size run must measure to approved spec