Textile Labelling: Appendix 5

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.

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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.

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Non-Permanent Labels

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.

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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.

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