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Updated as of June 13, 2018

VENDOR MANUAL 2017-2018 VERSION 2.0

SECTION 7 – Testing, Labeling & Product

Compliance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Overview _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1

Regulatory Requirements and Consumer Product Safety ________________________________________________________ 2

Certified Testing Lab ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3

Testing Program ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4

Testing Program Guidance _________________________________________________________________________________________ 5

Labeling and Care Instructions ____________________________________________________________________________________ 12

Laboratory Testing _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20

Testing Submission and Care Label Approval ___________________________________________________________________ 21

Warning Hang Tag __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22

Price Tickets/Stickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 23

Market Vendor-Bought off Line Reqiurements __________________________________________________________________ 31

International Requirements _______________________________________________________________________________________ 33

Mexico Requirements ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 35

Israel Requirements _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 45

Saudi Arabia Requirements _______________________________________________________________________________________ 48

Amazon Requirements _____________________________________________________________________________________________49

Training and Testing Team Contact Information ________________________________________________________________ 51

Total Pages in This Section……51

SECTION 7 – TESTING-LABELING-PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

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Overview

Policy Statement

This section provides the administrative procedures and requirements under the Destination Maternity Testing Program. Destination Maternity is committed to delivering quality merchandise to the DM customer. These guidelines are based on the mandate that all Apparel merchandise purchased by DM must be tested to meet all applicable laws and regulatory requirements, in addition to ensuring compliance with DM customer satisfaction and acceptability.

Performance Standards

Destination Maternity performance standards are used as a guideline for the evaluation of DM Apparel product acceptability. Most test methods and test procedures are originated from:

ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) ISO (International Organization for Standardization) CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) FTC (Federal Trade Commission) California Proposition 65 US State Regulations

Testing Requirements

All apparel produced for Destination Maternity is required to be tested under the DM Testing program guidelines to ensure DM quality and performance expectations are fully met in time for production. Vendors should be aware of the quality expectation levels prior to negotiating prices, pricing commitments and order agreements. Over testing is highly discouraged as it increases the garment cost brought back to DM. Every effort should be made to ensure that the DM testing guidelines are well understood and adhered to so that proper consolidation and cost of testing per style or program of styles is determined properly prior to purchase order confirmation.

Failure to properly consolidate testing will result in the testing overcharge assessed and DM garment cost adjusted on purchase order. Any overcharge assessed after shipping will be incurred by the vendor via an off- set expense for the overcharged amount.

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Regulatory Requirements and Consumer Product Safety

FTC Labeling Requirements

Destination Maternity vendors are responsible for ensuring that products produced for DM comply with applicable laws and regulations governing packaging and product labeling. Applicable laws and regulations include but are not limited to the following:

Country of Origin Labeling Textile Fibers Products Identification Act Wool Products Labeling Act Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation and Uniform Label Laws.

In addition to the above, all labeling must also comply with current U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requirements and with all U.S. Customs Service regulations. It is the responsibility of the vendor to understand and apply all labeling rules and requirements.

Country of Origin/RN#/CA#

All product shipped to Destination Maternity must exhibit the following

Country of Origin Destination Maternity RN# 79913 Destination Maternity CA# 11414

There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the above. Vendors must comply, or DM will be forced to bring product into compliance and Non-Compliance Charges will be assessed against the purchase order affected.

For further information about Federal Labeling Requirement, you may contact the FTC:

U.S. Federal Trade Commission Website: www.ftc.gov Phone: (202) 326-3553

Reference information is available on the FTC’s Textile, Wool, Fur and Apparel Matters webpage: www.ftc.gov/os/statues/testilejump.htm and the FTC’s Facts for Businesses: Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements under the Textile and Wool Acts: http//business.ftc.gov/documents/bus21-threading-your-way-through-labeling-requirements-under-textile-and-wool-acts * See Textile and Apparel Rules of Origin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, for additional information on Rules of Origin for Textile and Apparel products.

*Vendors must review the REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS & CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY DOCUMENT accessible in the Forms Download Link, on the Vendor Manual Dashboard, SECTION 7 FORMS.

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Certified Testing Lab

Certified Testing Lab To streamline the communication and clarity of the Destination Maternity Testing Program as well as ensure the best technical and customer service to DM and its Vendors, the following Testing Lab is the only Certified Testing under the Destination Maternity Apparel Testing program:

Unless otherwise specified ALL testing for DM is to be performed at Intertek Testing Lab as per the DM

Testing Program Guidance. The DM Testing program is managed between the US and HK Intertek offices in

conjunction with the Destination Maternity Testing Team located at the DM corporate office. Intertek

Program Managers will ensure DM Vendors and all global lab locations are working in unison within the

testing program guidance for all testing submitted on DM’s behalf. *Failure to use the DM Certified

testing lab will result in the total cost of testing to be deducted from the Garment Cost confirmed on

the DM Purchase order.

Contact Information

Intertek Contact information is provided in the Forms Download Link on the Vendor Manual Dashboard, Vendors should review:

Intertek Global Lab Locations Destination Maternity Test Request form (TRF) *this is the only testing form that may be

submitted to the lab for testing on behalf of Destination Maternity. *Submission using any other form is not permitted and will result in testing hold/delays and Vendor is responsible to rectify immediately.

Sample Collection Center

Vendors manufacturing DM styles in the USA must use Intertek Korea Lab in lieu of testing at the Intertek Lab located in USA (Illinois) as cost of testing in the USA would be price prohibitive. The ITS Sample Collection Center in Los Angeles, CA will accommodate all DM Vendors and they will expedite fabric/garments to the Korea Lab on behalf of DM Vendors:

Vendors in the LA area call ITS directly for a sample Pick-Up. Vendors outside the LA area can mail samples directly to the ITS Sample Collection Center

in Los Angeles, CA.

*Sending Details are outlined in the Global Testing Program 2017 Document accessible in the Forms Download Link and *Vendors must download all additional testing forms from the Forms Download Link, on the Vendor Manual Dashboard, SECTION 7 FORMS.


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Testing Program

The Destination Maternity Testing Program updates for 2017 encompass a more streamlined version of the current testing program. Testing’s is Mandatory for ALL Brands except for Pea Collection. Methods are the same (AATCC/ASTM), however test menus are consolidated down to 4 ‘core’ test menus that are now referred to as Test Protocols. In addition, updated fiber content method, expanded sample plans, price lists, additional testing guidance, Coded Care System and Testing Consolidation Planning is included for best understanding of program requirements.

Highlights

Destination Maternity styles must test under the Global Testing Program 2017. This ‘core’ Testing Program guidance includes all tests, test methods, testing requirements, discounted pricing, required sampling plan and testing turn time in a consolidated document:

One Global Testing Program with consolidated Test Protocols. One Lab/ One Test Request Form (TRF) AZO Dye Testing Required on Darkest Color Only Coded Care System Fiber Content Test Method changed from AATCC 20A to ISO 1833

Within the updated Testing Program are the following Test Protocols:

KNIT WOVEN NURSING BRA SWIM

Testing is performed on Bulk Quality Fabric (Fabric Test & Additional Color Test) and Production Quality Garments (Garment test). Exceptions that require testing in Garment Form Only are:

Sweaters Denim Garment / Pigment Dye styles/Special Wet Processing Knit Burn Out Styles

*In addition to the above there is still a ZIPPER Test Protocol available, for Vendors who cannot secure a DM preferred Vendor Zipper (YKK, Talon or Ideal) for production. **This should be the exception not the rule.

Test Protocols include the following:

Test Name, Method & Requirement for Fabric, Additional Color & Garment Testing Additional Notes/Guidance Sample Plan Price List Consolidation Plan (details how to consolidate testing properly) Sample Collection Center address in Los Angeles for Vendors manufacturing in the USA.


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Testing Program Guidance

Testing Procedures: The Destination Maternity Global Testing Program requires the following

procedures to be adhered to always. Failure to follow the Testing Program Guidance outlined below is not

acceptable and will result in delays to the testing cycle and will be considered non-compliance.

Destination Maternity Vendors are NOT permitted to customize or change any of the DM Test Protocols. However, Vendors are permitted to run individual testing, as needed, to confirm or deny specific test results as directed by Destination Maternity or to re-test specific test failures during preliminary and production testing processes.

NOTE: Any deviation to the above testing requirements requires the permission of the Destination Maternity Testing Team in advance of testing. Contact: [email protected]

Claims

Any claims made on a product i.e. Branded Fiber, Fabric Properties (weight, stitch count etc.) Special finishes (Crinkle, Resin Treatments, Water resistance etc.) Appropriate tests will automatically be applied for substantiation purposes and these tests will also be billed outside the DM package Price.

New Styles / Program of Styles

New styles or programs (multiple styles in the same fabrication) must be fully tested under the appropriated Destination Maternity Test Package(s) and include all compulsory testing i.e.: Fabric, Add Color, and Garment testing per style.

For Program testing that encompasses multiple styles- Jackets and pants are always tested. For a program of like items, test the most constructed style (one or two) in the program (lined, embellished, trimmed etc.) that best represent all like styles construction as representative of all.

Re-Orders & On-Going Programs

Re-orders shipping more than 1 year past a previous PO/Shipment must be tested as a NEW program under the appropriate Destination Maternity Test package(s). This means new Fabric test, add color test and garment testing as well as an updated CLL (Care Label Layout) is required.

Re-orders shipping less than 6 months from a previous PO/Shipment must be tested as a NEW program if any element of the order has changed, this includes: new factory, supplier, spinning, dyeing, weaving, knitting, finishing, garment construction or the addition of any embellishment/trim/heat seal/screen print/decoration. This means new fabric, additional Colorway(s) and Garment tests as well as updated CLL (Care Label Layout) are required

Additional Colors

Additional Colors on order per style or program of styles must be tested for Colorfastness and PH Value.

When testing additional colorways, testing must be submitted at the same time as the Fabric Testing so that the care label approval can be confirmed for ALL colors on order - NO exceptions.

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Styles / Programs with more than 3 colors on order do not require all colors to be tested as this is

cost prohibitive - vendors must choose the best Light, Medium and Dark color way to test as

representative of all additional colorways. Vendors will be held responsible to ensure that

colorfastness achieved for the colors tested, is achieved on all colors in production.

When choosing the Light color to be tested DO NOT choose white – whites DO NOT require

Additional Color Testing.

Vendors must reference the Additional Color Test Protocol.

New Colors

All new colors adopted must be tested for Colorfastness & PH Value.

Vendors are responsible to expedite this testing automatically upon lab dip approval and in time

for delivery of the new colorway.

Vendors must reference the appropriate Additional Color Test Protocol.

Swimwear New Colors

All new swimwear colors adopted must be dunk tested by the vendor at bulk fabric/color

approval stage, after fabric quality is approved by DM and when bulk yardage is secured for

testing and sampling.

1/2 yard of each color on order (per style) should be dunk tested.

Yardage for dunk testing should be tested by factory and internal results and digital photos should

be recorded on the attached DM spread sheet.

Internal dunk test spreadsheet results should be provided to Testing Team with Testing Package

at Care Label review/approval stage. Care labels will not be approved without internal dunk test

results.

Greige Fabric Commitments

Greige fabric commitments are subject to completion of lab testing.

All new fabric adoptions should be preliminarily tested in fabric form on available colors (Bright or

dark colors unless only light colors will be used in bulk) to establish acceptable DM performance

on the fabric prior to fabric adoption.

This preliminary testing may not be used in place of the required pre-production testing submitted

for care label approval and should not be submitted as such.

Re-Tests

Fabric, or garments tested that have critical failures to DM performance standards and CANNOT be

corrected in time for production require review and disposition from DM testing and sourcing

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Fabrics that CAN be corrected in time for production require the vendor to expedite corrective

action automatically and to provide a Re-Test for passing results prior to Pre-Pro Submittal to DM.

The Cost of Re-Tests are the sole responsibility of the vendor and may not be built into the garment

cost brought to DM.

Wet Processing (Garment Dye, Pigment Dye, Overdyed, Tie Dye, Dip Dye, Etc.):

Specialty dye styles such as Garment Dye, Pigment Dye, Overdyed, Dip Dye, Tie Dye etc. require testing to be performed in GARMENT form only.

Garments must be production quality/color/finish/construction exactly as bulk production. No Exceptions.

Colorfastness to laundering and crocking standards published for wet processed styles must be adhered to for production. Styles that do not meet these standards are subject to review and or cancellation.

Appearance to Laundering is required on all colorways, in production quality garment form – no exceptions.

NOTE: Care Labels must not be inserted into garments that will be washed or garment dyed until after the processing has been completed. The main brand /coo labels may be inserted into the garments prior to processing only if the process WILL NOT discolor or otherwise damage the appearance of the label. If the main label will be affected by the treatment, it must be applied again after the final processing.

Denim & Sweater Styles

Denim and Sweater styles require testing to be performed in GARMENT form only. Garments must be production quality/color/finish/construction exactly as bulk production. No

Exceptions. Ongoing Denim styles must be tested internally by factory quarterly to ensure on-going purchase

orders colorfastness (CF to wash & crocking) is matching the annual ITS test report. Deviations in production are not permitted and all internal factory data must be available to DM upon request.

Styles with Belts/Trim/Embellishment

Styles with Belts (Metal/Plastic/Faux Leather), Trim/Decoration/Embellishment etc. will be automatically be evaluated for mandatory state regulations including but not limited to California Prop 65, CPSC, and Illinois Lead Prevention Act.

Styles with Heat Seals

Styles with heat seals must have the heat seal applied to a fabric panel in lei of a sample (bulk production quality fabric panel and heat seal application) and tested at Fabric Testing Stage to ensure there is ample time to correct heat seal applications that do not pass appearance to laundering and dry clean.

Fabric panel minimum size is 12x12 For color, specific heat seals (contrasting color heat seals per colorway) fabric panels submitted

must be representative of each bulk production color combination to ensure passing results for appearance to laundering and dry clean.


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Styles with Screen Prints

Styles with screen printing, the inks are required to be lead and cadmium free. Vendors are responsible to provide proof of Lead / Cadmium free inks. Acceptable forms of proof are a COC (Certificate of Conformity) from ink supplier and/or third-party testing from a certified independent lab. All proof documents must be dated the current year – expired documentation will not be accepted. If vendor cannot provide this proof, Lead and Cadmium testing will be run at the vendor’s expense and may not be built into the cost of garments.

Styles with screen prints must have the screen print applied to a fabric panel in lieu of a sample

(bulk production quality fabric panel and screen print application) and tested at Fabric Testing

Stage to ensure there is ample time to correct screen print applications that do not pass

appearance to laundering and dry clean.

Fabric panel minimum size is 12x12 dependent on-screen print size.

For programs with different screen prints per colorway, fabric panels submitted may be

consolidated to be representative of each bulk production color combination to ensure passing

results for appearance to laundering and dry clean for each colorway. Vendors should carefully

choose the screen prints that represent all.

For Team Screen Prints (MLB, NFL) if 3rd party COC/Test report is not available, screen prints

should be consolidated to reduce the cost of testing. Vendor is responsible to choose the

appropriate number of team screen prints that represents all colors for all screen prints for each

of the teams. Only these specific screen prints will be tested for Lead, Cadmium and appearance to

laundering. Vendors should prepare fabric panels to represent the team screen prints that match

the consolidation plan.

Styles with Secret Fit Belly

Styles with a secret fit belly DO NOT require separate testing for the SFB tubes. DM manages the SFB testing annually with the SFB supplier. Upon placing orders with SFB

Supplier, Vendors should request Fiber Content Information from the supplier to accurately capture for Care Labeling purposes. Vendors many also request the SFB Test Report.

DM will have annual SFB testing on file - Vendors DO NOT need to submit our SFB Test Report back to us during testing approval.

The SFB provides a maternity function and the SFB fiber content will need to be disclosed on the care label.

Styles with Cotton/Spandex Maternity Mid-Belly/Under-Belly/Fold-Over Belly

Styles with a cotton / spandex jersey or interlock belly (Under, Mid Belly) DOES require a separate fabric test for the belly fabric as it provides a maternity function and the Belly’s Fiber Content will need to be disclosed on the care label.

Belly fabric yardage should be provided at the same time as Self Fabric and Additional Colors Fabric at Fabric Testing Stage.


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Styles with Combo Fabrics (Including Linings)

Styles with a combo fabric or linings that cover 15% or more of the total body of the style requires separate fabric testing on the combo or lining fabric.

Combo or Lining fabric should be provided at the same time as Self Fabric and Additional Colors Fabric at Fabric Testing Stage.

Styles with multiple combo fabrics stitched together that make up the self-fabrication – the style must be tested in GARMENT form only – no exceptions.

Bra Styles

Engineered Bras must have all shell, wing, lining fabrics fully tested – This means the outer bra shell fabric, Cup lining fabric, Nursling Sling Lining and Wing fabrics will each require a full fabric test per style or program of styles.

Molded cups do not require any separate testing however production cups must be exhibited in bra samples at garment testing stage – no exceptions

Lace trimmings, and combo fabrics not used for functionality do not require separate full fabric testing or Fiber Content testing. They will be disclosed as ‘Exclusive of Trim or Decoration”.

Nursing Styles

Nursing styles require CF to saliva testing. Color Fastness to Saliva will automatically be tested on all nursing products to ensure there is no

color transfer of dyestuffs from the apparel to baby when nursing. Failing CF to saliva results are not acceptable and waivers will not be issued – no exceptions.

Fully Lined and Active Styles

Fully lined and active styles require Colorfastness to Perspiration testing. Color Fastness to Perspiration will automatically be tested to ensure there is no color transfer

from the apparel onto skin. Failing CF to Perspiration results are not acceptable and waivers will not be issued – no exception.

2pc/3pc Sets

A ‘set’ is defined as 2 or 3 distinct pieces sold together as one item with one style number and one price.

Each fabric and garment that make up the set must be fully tested unless all pieces of the set are using the same base fabric /fiber content.

No matter if the set pieces are connected by a loop and snap, are permanently stitched at join point OR the pieces are fully detachable (attached by swiftack) each piece of the set requires its own care label.

For sets that encompass distinctly different fabrication/fiber content per piece – each piece of the set requires its own unique fiber content and Coded Care Instructions determined by testing. In cases where the pieces are all the same fabric/fiber content then all pieces can share the same fiber content and Coded Care Instructions if no piece in the set requires additional care or data based on embellishment or trim.

Sets that are fully detachable may not share Fiber/Coded Care instructions unless they are made of identical fabric, fiber content & construction.


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Flammability Requirements

Destination Maternity does NOT permit the use of Class 2 or Class 3 flammability for its apparel

fabrics. Only Class 1 fabrics will be permitted for DM Production.

Vendors must ensure that fabric used meets the flammability requirements and cooperate with

any product recalls or withdrawals from the marketplace due to non-compliant goods

Flame retardant finishes are not permitted.

All fabrics tested for DM will be evaluated for Flammability, however only suspect fabrics will be

tested for flammability. An exemption notice will be issued within all DM Test reports for fabrics

that are exempt from flammability testing.

A flammability COC (certificate of Compliance) will automatically be included in every Destination

Maternity test report that is run at DM certified lab.

Fabrics that FAIL Class 1 flammability are subject to immediate cancelation – no exceptions.

AZO DYE Requirements

AZO Dye testing or proof of AZO Free Dyes is required on all DM apparel products - no exceptions.

Destination Maternity does not permit Care Label Approval on fabrics that fail outside the DM

requirement for AZO Dye Colorants: none detected up to 20 ppm.

AZO Dye testing is performed on the darkest color on order. If the darkest color passes, this

testing will be representative of all colorways and no further AZO dye testing will be required on

additional colorways. If AZO testing fails on darkest color on order, fabric must be corrected &

retested in time for production. In addition, all colorways on order will be subject to AZO Dye

testing. The cost of the additional AZO dye testing that resulted from initial failing test results will

be at the vendor’s expense and may not be built into the testing cost built into the garment cost.

All colors except White require testing for AZO Dye Colorants.

Formaldehyde Requirements

Formaldehyde may cause an allergic reaction. Formaldehyde content for Maternity Apparel must be less than 75ppm.

Destination Maternity does not permit Care Label Approval on fabrics that fail outside the DM requirement for Formaldehyde: none detected up to 75 ppm.

Formaldehyde that exceeds the standard above is considered carcinogenic and failing Formaldehyde test results are not acceptable and waivers will not be issued – No exceptions.

Nickel Requirements

Nickel may cause an allergic reaction when in direct contact with skin. Nickel requirement for Maternity Apparel must be Nickel Free (Max 0.5 ug. /cm sq.)

Metal trim, components on Destination Maternity Apparel must pass DM standard above. Nickel Leaching that exceeds the DM standard are not acceptable and waivers will not be issued –

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Phthalates Requirements

Certain phthalates (Chemicals commonly used to make vinyl plastic known as polyvinyl chloride or PVC) are hazardous to reproduction and development and may cause negative health effects.

All Maternity Apparel will be automatically evaluated for Phthalates testing requirements. If the end use of the product requires Phthalates testing, this testing will be applied automatically and billed outside the test package price.


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Labeling and Care Instructions

Destination Maternity Vendors are responsible for compliant and legal labeling and packaging for the apparel products they produce for DM. The regulations and guidelines for labeling are very detailed, therefore it is important for vendors to be highly proficient regarding the FTC labeling guidelines. Textile labeling information can be found at the FTC (Federal Trade Commission Textile and Wool act) website:

Please Click the Link to access the FTC website at: www.ftc.gov

https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/threading-your-way-through-labeling-requirements-under-textile

Labeling Regulations

The country of origin (COO) must be displayed on a permanent label in the CB neck or CB waistband of the garment.

If product has a non-fabric belt (Faux Leather, Metal Chain type or Non-Fabric Material) COO marking must be permanently stamped or attached (bondable label or sewn hangtag)

Fiber content must be displayed by generic name (i.e..: cotton, nylon, rayon, etc.) Each fiber present in the amount of five (5) percent or more of the garment must be declared as a

percentage of the total fiber weight of the product. Fiber Percentages must be listed in descending order.

Sectional Fiber Disclosure is required for the following: Items having combo fabrics differing in fiber content i.e..: Sleeve fabric is different than

body fabric – each sections fiber content must be declared on the label. Styles with filling (example; down or poly filled outerwear). Filling must be tested, and

material content must be declared on the label. Style with Secret Fit Belly (SFB): The SFB is maternity specific function and fiber must be

declared on the care label. All labels must display the correct RN identification number: RN# 79913 for all DM product. All Labels must display the correct CA identification number: CA# 11414 for all DM Product. Garment care labels must be permanently attached and can withstand 10 launderings or the useful

life of the product, whichever is less. The label, the care and any additional written information must remain legible for this length of time.

Care label must be sewn in permanently and must comply with regulations. For packaged product, if care label is not visible through packaging, the care instructions must be repeated on the packaging.

Care symbols are required on all care labels. Because Destination Maternity sells product internationally, 5 care symbols are required on all care labels: Washing, Bleaching, Drying, Ironing and Dry Cleaning - NO EXCEPTIONS.

All belts require Country of Origin (Tri-Lingual) marking permanently stamped (non-fabric

belts) or attached (bondable label or sewn hangtag). *No Exceptions

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Brand / Country of Origin / Size Label Requirements

Destination Maternity Brand /Country of Origin (COO)/SIZE labels are woven and color matched. The COO/SIZE label must be permanently attached to the bottom of all DM Brand Labels.

COO & SIZE information must be exhibited in Tri-Lingual Language: English/French (CAN)/Spanish (MEX) – no exceptions

All garments shipping to Destination Maternity must have the appropriate Woven Brand & COO/SIZE Label or Heat Seal equivalent exhibited in the center back neck or waistband of the garment.

For 2, 3 or 4pc Sets – EACH PIECE of the set also requires full labeling: DM Brand & COO/SIZE label or Heat Seal equivalent (CB Neck or CB Waist mandatory). Care Label inside side seam (placement standard unless otherwise directed by Tech). *The care label requires the words 2pc set OR 3pc set on front care label.

Label Placements will be advised by Technical Designer per style within all DM Tech Packs.

*NOTE: Dependent on Brand Label Design – COO and Size can be exhibited vertically or horizontally, and DM approved artwork should always be followed.


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Standard Care Label Requirements

Destination Maternity Care labels are made of a DM approved quality white recycled double-sided poly satin slit edge printable material. Care instructions are printed on BOTH sides of care label and the required dimension are: 38mm Wide x 95mm Long (95mm includes 10mm sew space). Please note the following:

DM Recycled satin quality is widely available globally and Vendors are required to locally source and print our care labels.

To ensure care labels are as identical as possible – New Vendors will be provided with DM Care Label Quality Sample and will be required to source an appropriate quality match for submission to the DM Testing Team for a One-Time Approval before producing any care labels for production.

All Care Label data (front & back) must be exhibited in full Tri Lingual Language: English/French (CAN)/Spanish (MEX) – No Exceptions.

For International orders shipping to Israel care labels are Hebrew Language Only. Vendors with International purchase orders must follow the requirements and guidelines for

labeling in SECTION 2 International Product Requirements.

Front Care Label Requirements: MANDATORY

Fiber content in English/French/Spanish Spanish Fiber Content only is required to be ALL lowercase (example: 100% poliester) *this is a

mandatory regulatory requirement for Mexico. Failure to comply could result in cancellation of international PO.

Protective fiber content wording in English/French/Spanish *if applicable (example: Exclusive of Decoration)

Destination Maternity RN#79913 & CA#11414 Destination Maternity Style # i.e.: 99422 *NOTE only the numeric # should be present on label

not the word ‘Style #’. Patent information (Number or Patent pending) in English/French/Spanish (When applicable) 2, 3, or 4 pc Set in English/French/Spanish (When applicable) Country of Origin in English/French/Spanish

Back Care Label Requirements: MANDATORY

Care Instructions in full Tri Lingual Language: English/French (CAN)/Spanish (MEX) – No Exceptions.

5 Care Symbols : 1) Wash, 2) Bleach, 3) Dry, 4) Iron & 5) Dry Clean): ASTM / US symbols.

The Following must NOT be printed on any DM Care Labels

UPC number (Bar Code) DM Color Number

DM PO (Purchase Order) Number

DM Size *NOTE EXCEPTION: 4-layer Bra Booklet Care Label or DM Heat Seal care labels do require Size/Color Number. *Always follow the DM approved artwork for Bras.


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WHITE RECYCLED SATIN CARE LABEL MATERIAL


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Tri-Lingual Care Label Artwork Example: DMCARE-TRI-02

*SPECIAL ATTENTION: Only the front care label has variable data that changes based on Fiber

Content, Style#, Country of Origin and the need for Patent # or 2pc/3pc set dependent on style. Back

Care label is coded care and symbols that may not be changed without permission from DM Testing

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Labeling and Care Instructions Heat Seal Care Label Requirements:

Heat Seal Care Labels have the same care instructions requirements as regular woven care labels – however the Heat Seal Care Labels DO NOT include the English/French/Spanish Care Instructions Listed Out, instead the care symbols suffice as the full care instructions as there is limited space on heat seals. Protective wording is the only wording listed out in English, French and Spanish. Heat seals are branded with DM Brand and include COO, Size, & Color # – they are essentially an all in one label covering the Brand, Country of Origin, Size and Care Instructions requirements.

DM Heat Seal Artwork must be followed always. DM Artwork is located within the Vendor BOM in DeSL tech pack. *If artwork is missing contact the appropriate Product Manager.

Vendors must locally source and produce heat seals based on the DM artwork provided. Vendors must first approve their artwork draft with their supplier to ensure it matches the DM artwork exactly.

Vendors must NOT submit artwork draft to Testing Team for care approval. The artwork must be fully approved between the Vendor and their local supplier before submitting Testing Package with heat seal care label layout to testing team for care approval.

Tri-Lingual Heat Seal / Care Label Artwork Example:

LB-MH/GENERIC/HS-TALL LB-MH/GENERIC/HS-WIDE


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Bra Care Label Requirements

DM Woven Bra Care Labels are a different quality & color (MH) than the standard apparel care label. Bra labels are a 2 layer, 4-sided booklet printed care label. The care data is printed horizontally except for COO & Size. *The DM artwork must be followed in the DeSL tech pack. Tri-Lingual Bra Care Label Artwork Example

LB-MH/BRA-BOOKLET


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Care Instructions

To streamline care approvals and improve care accuracy, Destination Maternity has a Coded Care System.

The appropriate DM care code to be used for Testing will be exhibited within the DeSL system, initially in the Vendor BOM tab within the Tech Pack per style. *The appropriate coded care is assigned by DM based on the Vendors FDS submitted. * See below how Coded Care Looks in DeSL:

Vendors may not deviate from the DM care code provided to them. To help ensure accuracy at the lab, vendors are required to indicate the DM care code from DeSL

and choose the same code on the DM Test Request Form (TRF) submitted to the lab. Vendors must accurately cross reference care code and choose the correct one. Incorrect care

codes will be subject to automatic revision by DM Testing Lab. In cases where fabric or color way fails a coded care instruction, DM lab test report will confirm

the recommended DM coded care instruction based on the fabric and color way test reporting.

DM Recommended Care Instructions List is included in the Global Testing Program Document accessible in the Forms Download Link, on the Vendor Manual Dashboard, SECTION 7 FORMS.


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Laboratory Testing

Laboratory testing is a key milestone at pre-production stage. Vendors are required to make their fabric mills aware of Destination Maternity fabric standards and fabric mills are to ensure that the fabric meets the standards and the bulk reference approved before producing bulk quality fabric for testing or production. The mill cannot ship substandard fabric to the Factory without the express approval of DM testing and sourcing teams.

For testing that fails the DM Coded Care Proposed, an appropriate DM Coded Care will be advised, OR a dialog will be initiated regarding a corrective action required dependent on testing failures. Vendor is required to resolve any quality issues before Fit Approval Stage is completed. Re-testing may be required to confirm corrective action achieves DM standard required.

In cases where the same fabrication is used for multiple styles with different delivery dates, the styles with the first deliveries will be submitted for full fabric and garment testing on the most constructed style. Styles with subsequent deliveries will be tested to additional color test packages only.

Vendors may only submit testing to DM Certified Testing Lab (Intertek) on DM Testing Forms. Vendors must adhere to sample plans to prevent testing delays. DM Coded Care Label approval is based on bulk Fabric, Additional Color and Trim Testing. Timing

requirements are listed below.

Timing Requirements

Preliminary Testing (Dev. Stage): Preliminary testing may be required dependent on fabric / construction concerns and this testing must be performed between 1st & 2nd fit stage when Vendors have bulk production quality fabric available for fit/photo samples and testing (either in fabric or garment form dependent on concern). The Testing Team or Product Development Team will trigger the need for preliminary testing.

Pre-Production Testing stage: At the same time the last Fit Sample is submitted to the Technical Designer for approval, Fabric Test(s), Additional Color Test(s) and Trim Test(s) (If applicable) should be submitted to the lab for full testing to confirm DM Coded Care Assigned is acceptable.

Production Testing stage: At the same time the PP Sample is sent to the Technical Design Team for approval, 5 production quality PP Samples should be sent to the lab for Garment Testing to confirm finished garments conform to the Approved DM Coded Care Label.

*Vendors must build their testing Time and Action appropriately to support the above Testing Submittal Timing.


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Testing Submission and Care Label Approval

Testing Submission to DM Testing Team: Pre-Production Stage

Complete below within 5 BUSINESS DAYS after Fit Approval Date:

1. Vendor Submits DM Testing Package to Testing Team: Fabric Test/Add Color Tests/Trim Tests (if applicable) and Coded Care Label Layout Form (CLL) via e-mail to Testing Associate.

2. DM reviews/approves DM Coded Care Instructions for printing. Regular Turn Time: a) 3-4 working days. b) Dec-Jan (prior to Chinese New Year) 4-5 working days dependent on volume.

3. Testing comments and disposition are shared with Vendors in the DeSL system; Testing Details Tab of the appropriate Tech Pack. Please note the following:

4. TESTING REJECTED: *Critical failures at Pre-Production stage requires review and disposition by DM Testing and Sourcing Teams & Vendors will be required to perform corrective action and re-test to passing or style may be subject to cancellation.

5. TESTING APPROVED: Vendors print care labels.

*Vendors who fail to print Care Label after approval/in time for production do so at their own risk and are solely responsible to make up lost production time to maintain agreed upon delivery.

Testing Submission to DM Testing Team: Production Stage

Complete below within 5 BUSSINESS DAYS after Pre-Pro Approval Date/or 60 days prior to FF date whichever occurs first:

1. Vendor Submits Garment Test Report via e-mail to Testing Associate 2. DM Testing Team will confirm the Garment Test conforms to DM Coded Care Label approved at

Pre-Production Stage. Confirmation will be shared in the DeSL System; Testing Details Tab of the appropriate Tech Pack.

*Critical Failures at Production Stage Garment Testing should be the exception not the rule. Garment tests that fail and require Coded Care Label changes, the Vendor is responsible to re-print care labels in time for production without disruption to delivery date.

NOTE: Vendors cannot complete the Garment Classification Process (WAG) and Automated Commercial Invoice (ACI) in the DM system without completed testing process. WAG requires Vendors to input their test reports for fabric properties, end use and fiber content by style and color-way. For the ACI Process the DM system requires inputting of all test report information per style, fabrication and color. *Vendors should refer to (WAG) Garment Classification (WAG) / ACI Automated Commercial Invoice Web Procedures Training Guide Document located in the Forms download Link, on the Vendor Manual Dashboard, SECTION 9 FORMS.

*Vendors who are not required to submit an ACI (DDP shipments) are NOT EXEMPT from the above

requirements and must follow the above testing submission guidelines and timing as Vendors

importing and submitting ACI.


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Warning Hang Tag

Warning / Specialty Dye Hang Tag Requirements

The following product or wet processing requires a specialty warning hang tag to warn against color fading, color transfer or how to best maintain color:

Dark Denim: Indigo dye, Black Over dye

Tie Dye, Dip Dye, Hand Ikat, Pigment, Pigment prints, Circular Screen Prints or Neon Pigment Dye

The need for the Warning Hang Tag will be communicated to Vendors, by the Testing Team, in the DeSL Tech Pack (Testing Details Tab & Testing Comments). The Warning Hangtag should be locally sourced and produced by Vendor Suppliers exactly following DM artwork provided in the Vendor Bill of Materials (BOM) tab of the DeSL Tech Pack.

Examples of DM Standard Warning or Specialty Dye Hang Tags: 12 pt. white cardstock

TG-DMAT/CROCKING/17


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Price Tickets / Stickers

Price Ticket Requirements

Vendors must order price tickets from DM Nominated supplier unless otherwise instructed by DM. Tickets

are a 12pt. white matte cardstock with black text data and has perforation below the barcode. Please note

the following requirements:

Size: 1 ½” W X 2 5/8” L.

Font is called “Bold” for Paxar printers ONLY, if another type of printer is being used to print the

tickets, the most similar font to “bold” must be used

DM Price Ticket component number, artwork image is included in the DeSL System, Vendor Bill of

Materials (BOM).

The Price ticket contains a barcode. The bar code data is transmitted to vendors electronically 60

days prior to Delivery Date. Vendors will receive a delimited tab file. *See details on following page.

For all 2 or 3 Piece Sets, the PRIMARY item must include the main price ticket. The second and/or

third piece of the set requires an additional price ticket the following:

Identical PO/Style/Color/Size/Collection data as primary price ticket

2 pc Set or 3 pc set [whichever is applicable to style]

NO PRICE / NO BARCODE *See examples on following page

In no instance, should any other ticket attach to the DM product. This includes Vendor price/SKU

tickets before shipment

Vendors must always follow ticket placement advised in DeSL Tech Packs.

Price Sticker Requirements

Vendors may locally source DM Price stickers unless otherwise instructed by DM. Price Stickers are used for Accessory product and are white gum sticker with black text data. Please note the following requirements:

Size: 1 ½” W X 1 ½” L.

Stickers are used for accessory product

Font is identical to Price Tickets

Price Sticker is attached to the product in the location designated by the Packaging approved for the

product. If unsure of placement on product you must contact the Merchant responsible.

Vendors are responsible for verifying ticket / sticker information and ensuring damage free

placement.

NOTE: The proper price ticket or sticker must be on the proper product. Altering a price ticket or sticker is not acceptable since the information will not match the barcode. If you do not have the correct price ticket or sticker, a new one must be made containing the correct barcode.


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Example of Standard Price Ticket & Sticker [Single Item]

Apparel Accessories

Example of 2pc Set Price Ticket

Primary Pc of Set 2nd Pc of Set


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Example of 3pc Set Price Ticket:

Primary Pc of Set

2nd Pc of Set

3rd Pc of Set


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Below example shows the ticket data appearance when transmitted to Vendor: This data will be

transmitted automatically to Vendors 60 days prior to NDC date. This is a ‘|’ delimited file. Each ‘|’ delimited

field position represents a specific piece of information used in the file. If a field is empty, then there is no

data for that field for the style specific price ticket. The file will usually contain more than 1-line item. Each

line item represents ticket data for a specific inventory item.

Vendors are responsible for receipt of this data as this data is necessary to be provided to the label supplier

when ordering price tickets or the ticket data and linear bar code image cannot be produced on the price

ticket. *SPECIAL ATTENTION: 2pc Set or 3pc Set data does not transmit with the price ticket

information – Vendors are responsible to add this wording so that it prints on the price ticket.

Data that should

appear on the price

ticket / sticker

NOTE: DISREGARD the Care Label

Barcode Data – Barcode is no longer

required however our system cannot be

updated to stop barcode transmission


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Approving Price Ticket Data (barcode accuracy)

Vendors are responsible to approve price ticket barcodes to ensure data and price accuracy. Vendors must

have a scanner gun. Suggested brand is SYMBOL:

Price ticket approval is done within the DM web system:

1. Log on to: http://www.motherswork.com/webupc/

2. User name: MWI

3. Password: UPC

4. Click on: Verify UPC

5. Enter the purchase order number

6. Scan the ticket or label with the scanner gun

7. The system will accept data for all correct barcodes.

8. The system will not accept data for incorrect barcodes – see below system view of an invalid

barcode:

For help with Price Tickets/Barcode scanning issues please contact:

[email protected]


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Price Ticket Placement

Price ticket placement is standardized by DM and will be advised to Vendors within the DeSL system tech

pack. Price ticket placement sketches are provided by the Technical Design Team for every style on order.

Vendors are responsible to adhere and comply with the guidance in each tech pack:

The following is exhibited on all price ticket placement sketches:

Placement alone or with ‘other marketing’ hang tags (when applicable)

Placement for 2 and 3-piece sets (when applicable)

Swift tack requirements for length & color

Special Length of swift tack (when applicable)

Extra Button/trim/yarn bag or button placement (when applicable)

Special Considerations

Always use the smallest needle possible in barb gun to minimize chance of damaging the fabric.

Decorative safety pin attachment is NOT PERMITTED in lieu of swift tack.

Price Tickets should always be ‘Face Up’ and easily seen / located in final poly bag received at DM

Distribution Center.

Example of Price Ticket placement sketch included in all DM Tech Packs:


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Size Sticker Requirements (bottoms)

Some bottoms product may be folded on tables in our stores and may require size stickers on these

garments. Size sticker placement will be exhibited in the DeSL system tech pack when applicable. Factory’s

should mark the placement of the sticker on the folding tables, so sticker placement is consistent on all

garments and follows DM tech pack guidance.

Example of Size Sticker placement sketch included in all DM Tech Packs:

Size Sticker Placement ‘Flat Fold’

Pants/Shorts

Size Sticker Placement ‘Trouser Fold’

Pants/Shorts


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Hygienic Stickers

All swim product requires a hygienic protection panty liner sticker. Vendors are permitted to source the

below ‘standard type’ Hygienic Protection Sticker from a reliable Vendor supplier. Vendors are responsible

to ensure DM production complies and that the hygienic panty liner adhesive strength is checked to ensure

appropriate bonding and removal for swim apparel fabrics. See example:


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Market Vendor-Bought Off-Line Requirements

Destination Maternity styles sourced and purchased directly by the DM Merchant team instead of the

Sourcing team are considered Market Vendor-Bought Off-Line Styles. These styles are predominantly A Pea

in the Pod styles, however they may be purchased for any DM Brand [Motherhood, MIMI or JS]. Market

Vendor-Bought Off-Line Styles are defined as having exclusively only Vendors Branding, marketing, labeling

and sizing. In some cases, dependent on the brands fit/sizing the Merchant may designate that DM will be

adjusting the fit or specs to be closer to the DM standard sizing. A Market Vendor -Bought Off Line style

should never exhibit any Destination Maternity Branding – no matter what DM Brand style is assigned to.

Testing

Market Vendor-Bought Off-Line Styles DO NOT require testing under the DM Global Testing program

however Vendors are expected to have robust testing and quality control systems in place throughout their

own supply chains and to ensure that proof of care labeling, quality, regulatory tests, fiber content and

country of origin diligence is available to DM upon request. Examples of acceptable documentation are 3rd.

party test reports from an accredited lab, Certificates of Conformity and BOL. DM reserves the right to

request testing and COO documents at any time as deemed necessary. *NOTE EXCEPTION: Vendors

shipping FOB/FCA will be required to provide their test reports for uploading into DM web portal

system at time of WAG [Garment Classification process with DM Customs Compliance Team]. *Vendors

cannot ship without test report proof.

Branding, Marketing & Labeling

DM understands that Market Vendor-Bought Off-Line Styles have their own standards for product

branding, labeling, ticketing and packaging that is unique to the Vendor/Brand we are purchasing from. All

Vendor branding/marketing/labeling must be agreed upon by DM Merchant. No matter what the styles

branding, marketing and labeling all must be compliant to FTC labeling guidelines and be compliant to be

sold in the US / Canada and cannot ship into DM without the following:

1. Brand/COO/Size Label: Placement at CB neck or CB Waist *In cases where a Vendors Branding DOES NOT

include a permanently attached woven and color matched Country of Origin label and the Country of

Origin only resides on the Vendors care label – the care label placement must be shifted to the CB neck

or CB waist OR a separate Country of Origin label must be created and sewn into the CB neck or CB waist

for DM styles.

2. Care Label: Permanently attached in a conspicuous location inside garment. Must include: English and

French Language, Fiber Content, COO, Care Instructions, RN#, CA#:

a. If vendors DO NOT have an RN # they may print Destination Maternity RN#79913 OR print their

Company Name & Address on the care label. -If vendors DO NOT have a CA# they may print

Destination Maternity CA#11414.

b. If vendors DO NOT have a CA# they may print Destination Maternity CA#11414.

3. Marketing Hangtags or other: Permitted with review / approval from Merchant

4. Price Ticket: Vendors must confirm with Buyer if DM price ticket is required or if Vendor Price Ticket.


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Market Vendor-Bought Off-Line Requirements

*For Styles that are not compliant for selling in CANADA, Vendor must alert Merchant to ensure

Purchase Order is for USA only. *In these cases, an English only product will be accepted for sale in US.

Flat Pack in Polybag

Market Vendor-Bought Off-Line Styles must be shipped as all other DM apparel styles; folded and flat packed in a clear poly bag with a tri-lingual suffocation warning that follows the guidance in SECTION 10 CARTON & PACKING REQUIREMENTS. DM will allow Vendors own standard flat folding methods if it does not distort or damage the product in transit or at point of sale and if the flat packed product in polybag meets the DM min/max dimensions that fit our sorting equipment. Vendors must adhere to SECTION 10 CARTON & PACKING REQUIREMENTS and reach out to Merchant with any concerns prior to shipping into DM DC.

*NOTE: Market Vendor-Bought Off-Line Styles that are Bras – Vendor must ship bra on a clear hanger flat packed in Poly bag. DM will not provide a nominated hanger supplier for these styles and the Vendor must review their standard hanger quality with DM Merchant for approval prior to shipping. As with all DM flat packed merchandise – the product inside the polybag must fit the size of the polybag without excess space around the perimeter of the product – bras are no exception and must fit properly and meet he min/max requirements listed in SECTION 10 CARTON & PACKING REQUIREMENTS.

Cartons/Carton Labeling

Vendors must not assume their standard packing of product in carton, carton dimensions, specs and quality as well as outer carton labeling will work well or align with DM Distribution Center Automation or receiving requirements - Vendors must follow SECTION 10 CARTON & PACKING REQUIREMENTS and work directly with the Merchant to confirm and approve all the following:

1. Carton Packing can meet DM Requirement 2. Carton dimensions, quality, wall strength, weight, burst etc. can meet DM Requirements 3. Carton labeling can meet DM requirements

*In cases where a vendor is shipping an odd sized product or has an issue they must undergo a pack ship review with Merchant and DM Distribution Center Supervisor before anything can be shipped into DM DC.

In addition to all of the above Vendors must ultimately follow all applicable requirements listed in the Vendor Manual to prevent Non-Compliance Charges. While we understand we are purchasing a Vendor Branded product that has its own unique Branding, Marketing and Labeling – it is very important that Vendors work directly with Merchant and DM DC [when necessary] to ensure compliance to packing/shipping/ticketing/quality etc. adheres to DM requirements. All concerns or questions must be reviewed with DM Merchant at the outset of the order to prevent non-compliance charges. In addition to this the following sections are especially critical to comply to:

SECTION 1 VENDOR ONBOARDING & CERTIFICATION SECTION 6 TECHNICAL DESIGN SAMPLE AND FIT REQUIREMENTS SECTION 7 TESTING-LABELING-PRODUCT COMPLIANCE SECTION 8 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 9 LOGISTICS SECTION 10 CARTON & PACKING REQUIREMENTS


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Requirements Applicable to All International Product

Brand/Country of Origin/Size Labeling

All product with International purchase orders, no matter country destination, will have the same

Destination Maternity Brand and Country of Origin/Size labeling as the USA master purchase orders.

Garments will exhibit either the DM Main Woven Label or matching Woven COO (Country of Origin / Size

Label OR a DM Brand/COO/Size Heat Seal exhibited in the CB neck, CB waist of all garments (Bras will be

exhibited in the wing). All Product will have the approved DM Tri Lingual Coded Care Label.


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Requirements Applicable to All International Product

Testing Requirements There are no additional testing requirements for Destination Maternity International Partners. International & Canada Purchase orders will reference the USA Purchase Order Style’s full testing package per style. Full Test packages for USA/CAN styles that have International Purchase Orders should include the standard DM testing, run under the Destination Maternity Testing Program as follows:

Fabric Test: darkest color on order. Garment Test: darkest color on order Additional Color Test: each additional color on order (Med & Lightest colors to represent all) Required Regulatory Testing: California Prop 65, Toxics in Packaging, State Regulations (Lead,

Cadmium, Nickel, Phthalates etc.) *testing dependent on product construction (trims/embellishment/fabrication etc.)

DM Coded Care Label (Tri-Lingual) approved by the Testing Tam

In addition to the above styles with International Purchase Orders for Israel – Vendors are NOT

required to create or submit Israel Care Labels to DM testing Team for approval. DM Testing Team

will automatically generate the appropriate Israel Coded Care Label, in the DeSL system at time of

Tri-Lingual Coded Care approval.

Price Tickets:

The DM price ticket quality for all international partners is the same as the DM price tickets for USA master

purchase orders: White 12pt. cardstock

*The Destination Maternity Global Testing Program Document and all testing forms and guidelines

are accessible from the Forms Download Link, on the Vendor Manual Dashboard, SECTION 7 FORMS.


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Mexico Requirements

General Product Labeling

Mexico general product labeling requirements are regulated by several different agencies under numerous

regulations and norm, or Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM), INCLUDING The Federal Law on

Measurement and Normalisation; the Law on External Trade; Secretaria de Comercio y Fomento Industrial

(SECOFI) NOM 050/94; the agreement establishing the verification procedures for imported products

complying with NOM’s 050 and 051; the agreement on the tariff items for which compliance with NOMs if

verified at the border; and articles of Customs Laws.

All imported non-apparel or textile products must be labeled with the following information:

Name and description of product

Quantity (in compliance with NOM 030 SCFI)

Name of Manufacturer

Country of Origin

Any relevant hazard or risk announcements

Name of importer and registered federal tax id number

Labeling requirements for apparel and textiles were updated in 2006 by the Ministry of Economy and the

State office of Standards via NOM-004-SCFI-2006: for more information on Mexico labeling requirements

please visit: (http://aduanas-mexico.commx/claa/ctar/normas/nm004bsc.htm)

Under the regulation, apparel and textile products must have a permanent label with the following

information:

Commercial Brand Name (Destination Maternity Brand Name)

Fiber content by weight (in compliance with NMX-A-099-INNTEX)

Care Instructions (In accordance with NMX-A-240-INNTEX)

Size (for apparel products)

Country of Origin (Conspicuous location CB Neck, Wing(Bra), CB Waist)

Name and address of Importer (Destination Maternity Mexico partner’s Importer of Record

information)

*The DM Tri Lingual Coded Care Instructions are fully compliant for Mexico. Vendors many not deviate

from these standard cares unless otherwise directed by the Testing Team.

CARE LABELING

Mexico requires the Spanish translation for fiber content only to be exhibited in all lowercase letters

including the first letter of the word. In order to PREVENT separate care label approvals - ALL Destination

Maternity care labels (except International styles for ISRAEL) require Spanish translation of fiber content

only to be all lowercase letters.

http://aduanas-mexico.commx/claa/ctar/normas/nm004bsc.htm


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Mexico Requirements

The following requirements are applicable to International Purchase Orders for Liverpool, shipping to

Mexico. Mexico recognizes US (ASTM) Care symbols and these care symbols will suffice as compliant care

instructions in lieu of the Spanish care instructions as long as any additional care instructions or protective

wording, not covered by a US (ASTM) care symbol, are translated in to Spanish. NOTE: Apparel and Textile products for Mexico that are not washable and are labeled Dry Clean Only,

must also include the following additional warning instructions in Spanish after the English Dry Clean

Only Care instruction. *Note for consistency sake of DM Tri Lingual Care Labeling, DM requires the French

Translation of this protective wording as well.

No lavar a máquina (Do not wash in machine)

No usar cloro (Do not bleach) No secar a máquina (Do not dry in machine)

No planchar (Do not iron)

Lavado en seco professional (Professional dry cleaning)

Importer of Record Label:

Mexico Partner Liverpool requires their importer name, address and RFC (Tax ID#) on all product shipping

to Mexico. This information is required to be printed on a permanently attached label on all garments:

The label material should match the approved DM white satin quality care label material and size

is 1 ¼” L x 1” W. Font should be identical to Care Label: Ariel/Black.

The C.P. # 05348 and all data must be in UPPER CASE LETTERS.

The label must be clearly readable, and all garments should have this label permanently affixed

behind the DM Brand /COO/Size Label.

If a garment has a DM Branded heat seal in lieu of label, the importer of record label will be

topstitched to the right of the heat seal, taking care not to cover the DM Brand/COO/Size/Care

Instructions exhibited at CBN, Wing (Bra’s) or CB garment.

Spanish Full Translation

for Dry Clean Only

1 ¼

”

---10mm Sew Space---

IMPORTADORA GLOBASTIC SA DE CV PROLONGACIÓN VASCO DE

QUIROGA 4800, TORRE 2, PISO 3, COL. SANTA FE CUAJIMALPA, DELEG.

CUAJIMALPA DE MORELOS, C.P. 05348, CIUDAD DE MÉXICO

RFC: IGL090327SE5

1”

NOTICE:

Liverpool Importer of Record Address

updated as of 11/21/17. Follow updated

information exhibited here. Failure to do

this will result in Rejection of PO, Rework

and Non-Compliance Fees.


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Mexico Requirements

Liverpool Importer of Record Label & Hangtag Placements

*images below are for placement only and not for updated importer of record data.

Dress with a clean finished yoke: Top sew behind Brand/Size/Coo Labels:

Jean with Secret Fit Belly Join Seam:


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Mexico Requirements

Bra with Heat Seal: Top sew at Wing Joint Seam / over existing Brand/Size/Coo/Care Heat Seal:

Bra with 2-layer woven label: Attach behind existing Brand/Size/Coo/Care label:


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Mexico Requirements

Seamless Camisole top with Brand/Size/ label: Attach to the right (1/2"– 3/4") dependent on styling of the

heat seal taking care not to cover Branded Heat Seal Data:

All Sets (2 or 3 pieces) require the Mexico Partner Importer of Record Label permanently attached on

EACH piece of the set behind the DM Brand/Size/COO Labels:


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Mexico Requirements

In the case of Swim, the Mexico Importer of Record Label placement is behind the Brand/Size/COO Labels

and in-front of the Care Label. *The care label is the last label:

In the case of Maternity Belts, the Mexico Importer of

Record Label placement is the same as swim - behind the

Brand/Size/COO Labels and in-front of the Care Label. *

The care label is the last label.


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Mexico Requirements Mexico Requirements

Liverpool Importer of Record Hang Tag or Bondable Label: RULES FOR BELTS

In addition to the Liverpool Importer of Record Label in Garments, Garments that have belts, the belts also require their own Liverpool Importer of Record name/address/RFC#, Brand, Country of Origin, Size and Fiber Content (Leather) declared on a bondable label or Hangtag as follows:

Garments with belts permanently sewn to the garment: The belt DOES NOT require its own Mexico Importer of Record Bondable Label or Hangtag.

Garments with a hardware Belt (example metal chain belt): The hardware belt requires a Mexico Importer of Record Hang Tag (importer name/address/RFC#) attached with a clear locking loop swiftack.

Garments with a plastic/PU or other non-fabric material belt: The belt requires the Mexico Importer of Record name/address/RFC# and country of origin to be declared on a Bondable Label.

Garments with a self-fabric or other fabric belt: The belt requires DM Brand Label & COO/Size label permanently sewn to the belt AND the Mexico Importer of Record name/address/RFC#, fiber composition (ALL lower-case letters) & care Instructions to be declared on a bondable label.

Garments with belts that are too narrow (1/8”-1/2” spaghetti tie belt, flat tie belt) to hold a bondable Label must have a Mexico Importer of Record Hangtag swiftack (clear swiftack) to end of belt.

Garments with a genuine leather belt require DM Brand Label & COO/SIZE label permanently sewn to the belt or printed with permanent ink on the back of the belt AND the Mexico Importer of Record name/address/RFC# & leather composition (ALL lower-case letters) to be declared on a bondable label.


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Mexico Requirements

Belts (Plastic/PU/Hard Non- Fabric etc.):

Importer of Record Information Country Of Origin


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Mexico Requirements

Belts: Self or Combo Fabric (¾” or wider) able to hold DM Brand /COO sewn labels & Importer of

Record bondable (adhesive) label.

Brand/COO/Size Labels permanently attached to belt

Belts: Too narrow (1/8” – 1/2” width) to hold DM Brand/COO or Importer of Record bondable

(adhesive) Label: MUST USE LIVERPOOL/MEXICO IMPORTER OF RECORD HANGTAG

Liverpool Importer of Record Data Is Landscape direction.

Paper quality is same as DM Price Ticket paper quality

Mexico Importer of Record name/address/RFC# (uppercase), Fiber content (all lower case Spanish letters) English Care Instructions, Care Symbols and protective wording in Spanish on bondable label

1 ¼”

2 5/8”

IMPORTADORA GLOBASTIC SA DE CV

PROLONGACIÓN VASCO DE QUIROGA 4800, TORRE 2, PISO 3, COL. SANTA FE CUAJIMALPA,

DELEG. CUAJIMALPA DE MORELOS, C.P. 05348, CIUDAD DE MÉXICO

RFC: IGL090327SE5

NOTICE:

Liverpool Importer of Record Address

updated as of 11/21/17. Follow updated

information exhibited here.


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Mexico Requirements

NOTE: Below image for placement only - Swiftack should be clear & maximum (1 inch) long for

production:

Importer of record name, address and RFC number set horizontally.


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Israel Requirements

The following requirements are applicable to International Purchase Orders for H&O, shipping to Israel. Israel has strict marking and labeling requirements that frequently differ from those of other countries. All imports into Israel must have a label indicating the country of origin, the name and address of the producer, the name and address of the Israeli importer, the contents, and the weight or volume in metric units. In all instances, Hebrew must be used; English may be added provided the English text font size is NOT LARGER than the Hebrew text.

General Product Labeling

Labeling requirements for apparel and textiles going to Israel must have a permanent label with the following information:

Commercial Brand Name (Destination Maternity Brand Name) Fiber content by weight Care Instructions in Hebrew Size (for apparel products) Country of Origin (Conspicuous location CB Neck, Wing(Bra), CB Waist) Name and address of Importer (Destination Maternity Mexico partner’s Importer of Record

information)

Care Labeling The following is mandatory, in Hebrew, on Israel Care labels:

Fiber Content Vat # First Quality Importer of record Name and Address (H&O) Country of Origin Care Instructions

The following is permitted in English on Israel Care Labels. The English wording may not be larger font size then the Hebrew wording

DM RN #79913/CA # 11414 DM Style number DM patent number or ‘Patent pending’ *if applicable 2pc Set or 2 pc Set *if applicable ASTM(US) Care symbols

The Israel care label is the same satin paper quality, size and placement as they are for the USA purchase

order which is our standard quality. Please reference Care Label Example on the following page.


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Israel Requirements

The Israel care label must be placed on top of the existing DM Tri-Lingual care label. The label can be flat

label, folded label or bondable label affixed on top of the existing Tri Lingual care label. Israel care label is

NOT PERMITTED TO BE SMALLER than the existing Tri Lingual care label. Additionally, the Hebrew text

size on the Israel Care label must also be the same text size as the existing Tri Lingual care label – text is

NOT PERMITTED TO BE SMALLER than the Tri Lingual text. See below placement example:

Israel Care

Label

Sid

e S

ea

m

INCORRECT CORRECT

Israel Care

Label

Sid

e S

ea

m

Tri Lingual Care Label


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Israel Requirements

The Price ticket for Israel is the same paper quality, size and placement as they are for the USA purchase

order, and is our standard white cardstock 12pt paper. The Israel price ticket is translated into Hebrew.

The following is mandatory, in Hebrew, on Israel Price Tickets:

Style

Class

USA Size *Exception is Bras which must be converted to Israel Bra Size. Vendors must

follow the Israel Translations Document for size conversions.

Price

Price Symbol in New Israeli Shekels

*The Israel translations Document is accessible from the Forms Download Link, on the Vendor Manual

Dashboard, SECTION 7 FORMS.


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Saudi Arabia Requirements

Certificate of Conformity for Exports to Saudi Arabia

For all exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a Conformity Assessment Programme has been

implemented. All products require a Certificate of Conformity also referred to as a SASO CoC to enable

them to be cleared through Saudi Customs.

The Saudi Arabia Conformity Assessment Programme, which covers all goods, has a number of key

objectives:

Protection of public health

Consumer safety

National security

Protection of religious and public morals

Protection of environment

Prevention of deceptive practices

Every consignment of imported goods must be accompanied by a Certificate of Conformity from an

authorized inspection agency. DM Certified Testing Lab: Intertek is authorized to issue the Certificates of

Conformity (CoC). SASO inspections for DM International Purchase Orders for Saudi Arabia will be handled

by Intertek and Destination Maternity and will take place at our Shanghai 3PL and New Jersey Distribution

Center on a monthly basis to ensure customs clearance of shipments and confirm that the products comply

with the relevant Saudi technical regulations and national, regional or international standards.

All imported consignments must bear a non-removable indication of origin. Those that do not will be held

by Saudi Customs and the Importer will be asked to take corrective action or provide an undertaking that

the offence will not be repeated. Failure to do so could result in a fine or goods being returned to their

country of origin. For full details, read the complete Circular by Saudi Customs on Country of Origin

Marking.

http://www.intertek.com/government/product-conformity/exports/saudi-arabia/

*Vendors with International Purchase Orders for Saudi Arabia that fail SASO inspection will be alerted

by DM and corrective action plan advised.

http://www.intertek.com/government/certificate-of-conformity/


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Amazon Requirements

All Wholesale purchase orders for Amazon will be produced identically as the US/CA purchase order with

the following exception:

Intimate apparel that is shipping for US/CA Purchase orders with a Hanger may not be shipped for

Amazon with any hangers. Vendors must work with their Technical Design Team and PD Manager

regarding alternate folding instructions. No exceptions.

The Polybag must have the DM white square style sticker with style information *The sticker is on all

identical to DM Price Sticker size and quality detailed on page 22 without the following data:

No Price

No Alpha/Numeric number in top right corner – See below:

Standard DM ‘Price’ Sticker Amazon White ‘Style’ Sticker


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The position of the sticker is on the front bottom right hand. See below:

Front View of Poly Bag with Amazon sticker in bottom right corner

Style Sticker requirements can also be found in Section 10: Packing/Carton Requirements. Any questions

please reach out to Gail Flesher, Vendor Relations Manager at:

[email protected]



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Training & Testing Team Contact Information

Training

In addition to this section, New Vendors will receive training on the DM Testing Program directly after Vendor certification and receipt of Vendor Number. We utilize our World Wide on Time System (wwot.destcorp.com) to train our new Vendor Partners. Upon completion of Vendor Set up - Vendors will be directed to the Testing Team by Vendor Relations Manager and training will be set up. Prior to training vendors must access the Forms Download Link on the Vendor Manual Dashboard, SECTION 7 FORMS and review all documents that accompany this section:

Log onto the web wwot.destcorp.com. This will bring you to the Vendor Manual Dashboard. Click the ‘FORMS’ link. Choose SECTION 7 FORMS.

Global Testing Program TRF (Test Request Form) CLL & HSL Forms (including APIP Co-Branded CLL/FDS if applicable) Tri Lingual and Hebrew Translations Regulatory Requirements & Consumer Product Safety Document Testing Alerts

*Vendors should compile their questions ahead of time for review during the training session.

Testing Team Contact Information

NAME

CONTACT INFORMATION

Testing Training & Questions: [email protected]

Mari Alessi-Kowalski Sr. Manager Testing & International

Labeling

Main: 856-291-9700 ext. 79827 [email protected]

Lindsay Griffin Testing Associate

ext. 79580 [email protected]



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