Textile Articles Exempt from the Labelling Requirements
The following list details examples of those articles exempt from the
labelling requirements of the Act and Regulations. Note that any article
which is not in the following list may be classified in this appendix under
permanent labels or non-permanent labels.
Articles intended for a one-time use only.
Overshoes, boots, shoes, indoor slippers, footwear liners and
insoles.
Handbags, luggage, carrying cases, brushes.
Toys, ornaments, pictures, lamp shades, tapestries, wall hangings, wall
coverings, room dividers, screens, book covers, book marks, gift wrap, flags and pennants.
Sports and games equipment other than sports garments.
Lawn and beach furniture, including lawn and beach umbrellas and
parasols, and hammocks.
Playpens, crib-pens, strollers, jumpers, walkers and car seats for
infants or children.
Labels, adhesive tapes and sheets, cleaning cloths, wipers, therapeutic
devices and heating pads.
Pet accessories.
Belts, suspenders, arm bands, garters, sanitary belts and bandages.
Curler head covers, hair nets and shower caps.
Carpet underpadding.
Musical instruments and accessories.
Straw or felt headwear, padding or helmets worn in sports.
Non-fibrous materials that do not have a fabric support, including films
and foams.
Household twine, string, craft ribbon not intended to be used in the
construction
of prescribed consumer textile articles, baler twine, binder twine and gift
wrap ribbon.
items which are exported, sold to or by a duty-free store.
Consumer textile articles which are made up for the following businesses,
institutions, and agencies for their own use, or for use by or resale to
their
employees or students, are also exempt from labelling:
Commercial or industrial enterprises.
Federal, provincial, municipal departments or agencies .
Public utilities .
Educational institutions .
Health care facilities .
In addition, consumer textile articles sold by a manufacturer to its own
employees,
and consumer textile articles that are made up for religious orders or
organizations
for use by or resale to its members, are also exempt from labelling.
Finally, consumer textile articles that are clearly identified by means of
a label, sign, mark, etc. as "second-hand" or "used" do
not require labelling.
Although the above articles are exempt, if they are labelled, they must be
labelled in a manner which is neither false or deceptive.
The following list details examples of those articles classified in the
Regulations as eligible for a non-permanent label. A non-permanent label is a label
which is not expected to withstand and remain legible through ten cleanings
of the consumer textile article. Note that any article which is not in the
following list may be classified in this appendix under textile articles exempt from the labelling requirements or permanent labels.
Undergarments, lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear.
Scarves, shawls, mufflers and handkerchiefs.
Stretch tights (leotards), hosiery and panty hose.
Gloves, mittens and gaiters.
Wigs, toupees, switches and other hair pieces.
Headwear.
Aprons and bibs.
Diapers.
Neckties, bow ties, dickies and detachable collars and cuffs.
Umbrellas and parasols.
Cordage and ropes.
Batts, batting, wadding and padding.
Yarns, sewing and embroidery threads.
Piece goods and narrow fabrics.
Table cloths, silence cloths, napkins, doilies, dresser and furniture
scarves,
runners and antimacassars.
Dish cloths, dish towels and wash cloths.
Covers and pads for ironing boards and sleeve boards.
Covers for bathroom fixtures.
Outer coverings of upholstered furniture, mattresses, box springs,
cushions,
chair pads, oven mitts, pot holders, placemats and mattresses and pillow
protectors.
Carpets, carpeting, rugs and carpet tiles.
Bed canopies.
Articles from this list can be labelled with a non-permanent label such as
a hang tag, a wrapper, or a sticker. Alternatively, if the dealer desires, a
permanent label may be used.
When using non-permanent labels, the dealer may disclose the required
information on more than one label. Where the labels used are not together in the same
location, all the English fibre content information may appear on one label and all the
French fibre content information on another label. The dealer identity
information may appear on either of the two labels or another separate label. A
bilingual, English/French, fibre content declaration cannot be separated with part of
the bilingual information on one label and the remainder on another unless the
labels are contiguous.
Permanent Labels
The following list details examples of those articles classified in the
Regulations as requiring permanent labels. A permanent label is a label of such
material and attached in such manner that it can be expected to withstand and remain
legible throughout at least ten cleanings of the article. Note that any
article which is not in the following list may be classified in this appendix under
textile articles exempt from the labelling
requirements or non-permanent labels.
Jackets.
Coats, overcoats, topcoats, capes and ponchos.
Pants, slacks and shorts.
Suits.
Overalls and work clothing.
Shirts and blouses.
Sweaters.
Skirts and kilts.
Sports clothing.
Dresses, jumpers, and jumpsuits.
Dusters, house coats, bathrobes, dressing gowns and smocks.
Children' clothing including play clothing, overalls, snow suits, etc.
Towels.
Bedspreads, blankets, quilts, and comforters.
Sheets, pillows, and pillow cases.
Slip covers, afghans, throws and other covers for furniture, appliances and automobile seats.
Draperies, drapery liners and curtains.
Sleeping bags.
Tents and flys.
When a permanent label is attached to an article so as to leave both sides
easily accessible, the label may have part of the required information on one
side and the remainder on the other. The information may also be placed on
two
different labels provided that the labels are adjoining or contiguous.
Share this page
To share this page, just select the social network of your choice: