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Posted by nzlstar* on July 2, 2007, 5:53 pm
i emailed the website asking what the fibre content of that specific batting
was as i couldnt see it anywhere online and i've not yet heard back from
them. will advise here when i do.
what govt dept would show those statutes?
i could double check it online, then i'd be more than happy to forward the
link to them if i dont hear from them soon.
cheers from a clear chilly sunny day in the south pacific,
jeanne
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<off to do some online govt statute research>
found this site before i posted this (was offline for a few while dh used
the phone, yes, we're still on dialup here)
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/thread.shtm
there is a lot to read thru here...if anyone else has time and a brain that
probly works better than mine and if they read and find anything, i'd
appreciate any help figuring it out.
cheers again, still sunny in the south pacific, should be all day...best put
out a load of washing, eh. lol.
jeanne
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Vote B'fly for President '08
san-fran at ihug dot co dot nz
nzlstar on webshots
"Connie" wrote...
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> AFAIK, you do have to disclose fiber content ... how will the end user
> know if it's hypoallergenic? When you use "man-made" fibers, you're
> talking chemicals ... and allergies can arise ... I mean, if you sell
> mattresses, pillows, duvets, etc, there's *always* that little scratchy
> tag .... :)
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Posted by Connie on July 2, 2007, 7:44 pm
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> i emailed the website asking what the fibre content of that specific batting
> was as i couldnt see it anywhere online and i've not yet heard back from
> them. will advise here when i do.
> what govt dept would show those statutes?
> i could double check it online, then i'd be more than happy to forward the
> link to them if i dont hear from them soon.
> cheers from a clear chilly sunny day in the south pacific,
> jeanne
> found this site before i posted this (was offline for a few while dh used
> the phone, yes, we're still on dialup here)
> http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/thread.shtm
> there is a lot to read thru here...if anyone else has time and a brain that
> probly works better than mine and if they read and find anything, i'd
> appreciate any help figuring it out.
> cheers again, still sunny in the south pacific, should be all day...best put
> out a load of washing, eh. lol.
> jeanne
I found this:
§ 303.15 Required label and method of affixing.
(a) A label is required to be affixed to each textile product and,
where required, to its package or container in a secure manner. Such
label shall be conspicuous and shall be of such durability as to remain
attached to the product and its package throughout any distribution,
sale, resale and until sold and delivered to the ultimate consumer.
(b) Each textile fiber product with a neck must have a label disclosing
the country of origin affixed to the inside center of the neck midway
between the shoulder seams or in close proximity to another label
affixed to the inside center of the neck. The fiber content and RN or
name of the company may be disclosed on the same label as the country
of origin or on another conspicuous and readily accessible label or
labels on the inside or outside of the garment. On all other textile
products, the required information shall be disclosed on a conspicuous
and readily accessible label or labels on the inside or outside of the
product. The country of origin disclosure must always appear on the
front side of the label. Other required information may appear either
on the front side or the reverse side of a label, provided that the
information is conspicuous and readily accessible.
( http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/rr-textl.htm#303.15 )
Not sure if they ONLY mean clothing, rugs, etc, or if it's supposed to
be all-encompassing.
--
Connie :)
Check out my quilt labels & applique designs at:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/559716832ejTfNZ
:)
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Posted by nzlstar* on July 2, 2007, 9:50 pm
i also found that batts/batting is included in the fiber content
regulations.
i'm now reading thru some breadmaking sites for DS so iirc from reading this
stuff earlier this morning...
they also require fiber content to be shown when advertising.
i'd think selling online must show the fiber content too as it really is the
advertising. we cant pick up the package and read it, so we depend on what
the seller says about the product on their website.
still no reply from the website. still waiting. will give it another day at
least.
cheers,
jeanne
--
Vote B'fly for President '08
san-fran at ihug dot co dot nz
nzlstar on webshots
"Connie" wrote...
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> I found this:
> § 303.15 Required label and method of affixing.
> (a) A label is required to be affixed to each textile product and,
> where required, to its package or container in a secure manner. Such
> label shall be conspicuous and shall be of such durability as to remain
> attached to the product and its package throughout any distribution,
> sale, resale and until sold and delivered to the ultimate consumer.
> (b) Each textile fiber product with a neck must have a label disclosing
> the country of origin affixed to the inside center of the neck midway
> between the shoulder seams or in close proximity to another label
> affixed to the inside center of the neck. The fiber content and RN or
> name of the company may be disclosed on the same label as the country
> of origin or on another conspicuous and readily accessible label or
> labels on the inside or outside of the garment. On all other textile
> products, the required information shall be disclosed on a conspicuous
> and readily accessible label or labels on the inside or outside of the
> product. The country of origin disclosure must always appear on the
> front side of the label. Other required information may appear either
> on the front side or the reverse side of a label, provided that the
> information is conspicuous and readily accessible.
> ( http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/rr-textl.htm#303.15 )
> Not sure if they ONLY mean clothing, rugs, etc, or if it's supposed to
> be all-encompassing.
> --
> Connie :)
> Check out my quilt labels & applique designs at:
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/559716832ejTfNZ
> :)
"nzlstar*" wrote:
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>> i emailed the website asking what the fibre content of that specific
>> batting was as i couldnt see it anywhere online and i've not yet heard
>> back from them. will advise here when i do.
>> what govt dept would show those statutes?
>> i could double check it online, then i'd be more than happy to forward
>> the link to them if i dont hear from them soon.
>> cheers from a clear chilly sunny day in the south pacific,
>> jeanne
>> found this site before i posted this (was offline for a few while dh used
>> the phone, yes, we're still on dialup here)
>> http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/thread.shtm
>> there is a lot to read thru here...if anyone else has time and a brain
>> that
>> probly works better than mine and if they read and find anything, i'd
>> appreciate any help figuring it out.
>> cheers again, still sunny in the south pacific, should be all day...best
>> put >> out a load of washing, eh. lol.
>> jeanne
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Posted by Kathy Applebaum on July 3, 2007, 10:11 am
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>I just went down and grabbed a bag out of my batting stash and it says
> only that it is a man made fiber. Wierd... I thought you had to
> disclose what it was made out of by law....
Those requirements vary by state.
A few years back I got into it with the State of California -- they wanted
me to affix a fiber-content tag on each quilt I quilt, even when the
customer supplies all the materials (ie top, backing, batting). They never
did explain to me how they expect me to know what the customer brought, or
how it helps the customer to affix a tag telling them the fiber content of
their own stuff.
(And I have to be licensed as a "bedding manufacturer", since my longarm
isn't in my house. This is to "protect the public", who apparently wouldn't
need protecting if I did this in my garage.)
--
Kathy A. (Woodland, CA)
Queen of Fabric Tramps
mailto:KathyA@KayneyNOSPAMQuilting.com
http://fabrictramp.typepad.com/fabric_tramping/
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Posted by Sandy Ellison on July 3, 2007, 1:30 pm
Howdy!
KathyA said:
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> (And I have to be licensed as a "bedding manufacturer", since my longarm
> isn't in my house. This is to "protect the public", who apparently wouldn't
> need protecting if I did this in my garage.)
--
I feel that the distance between your part of California
and my part of north Texas is protection enough, Kathy. Usually.
*snort*
Ragmop/Sandy--- California: a lovely place to visit... ;-P
On 7/3/07 9:11 AM, in article
_Osii.23922$C96.3332@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net, "Kathy Applebaum"
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>
>> I just went down and grabbed a bag out of my batting stash and it says
>> only that it is a man made fiber. Wierd... I thought you had to
>> disclose what it was made out of by law....
>>
>
> Those requirements vary by state.
>
> A few years back I got into it with the State of California -- they wanted
> me to affix a fiber-content tag on each quilt I quilt, even when the
> customer supplies all the materials (ie top, backing, batting). They never
> did explain to me how they expect me to know what the customer brought, or
> how it helps the customer to affix a tag telling them the fiber content of
> their own stuff.
>
> (And I have to be licensed as a "bedding manufacturer", since my longarm
> isn't in my house. This is to "protect the public", who apparently wouldn't
> need protecting if I did this in my garage.)
--
Kathy A. (Woodland, CA)
Queen of Fabric Tramps
mailto:KathyA@KayneyNOSPAMQuilting.com
http://fabrictramp.typepad.com/fabric_tramping/
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