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AS/NZS 1249:2014

This joint Australian/New Zealand standard was prepared by joint Technical Committee CS-086, Burning Behaviour of Textile Products, Floor Coverings and Furniture. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 13 June 2014 and on behalf of the Council of Standards New Zealand on 13 June 2014.

This standard was published on 30 June 2014.

The following are represented on Committee CS-086:

Australian and New Zealand Burn Association

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Australian Compliance Institute

Australian Industry Group

Australian Retailers Association

AWTA Textile Testing

Consumer Federation of Australia

Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia

CSIRO Manufacturing and Materials Technology

Kidsafe

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (New Zealand)

National Retailers Association

New Zealand Retailers Association

RMIT University

Royal New Zealand Plunket Society

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Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard

Originated in Australia as AS CL3—1969.Originated in New Zealand as NZS 8705:1977.Previous edition AS/NZS 1249:2003.Sixth edition 2014.Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (November 2014).

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AS/NZS 1249:2014

Incorporating Amendment No. 1



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PREFACE

This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand

Committee CS-086, Burning Behaviour of Textile Products, Floor Coverings and Furniture,

to supersede AS/NZS 1249:2003.

This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (November 2014). The changes required by

the Amendment are indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against

the clause, note, table, figure or part thereof affected.

This edition contains a number of significant changes. The flammability tests and trim

requirements have been rationalized and reduced. A new cautionary label has been

introduced. Other changes have been made to improve and clarify some parts of the

Standard that were considered confusing and to provide users with a more workable

document.

Key changes made in this edition include:

(a) The types of garments to which this Standard applies are listed in Clause 0.2 and

there is now no separate definition of nightwear.

(b) Flame spread tests for Category 1 have been streamlined.

(c) A new test for the hazard of molten material has been developed and included in

Category 1.

(d) Several trim types have been deleted from trim requirements.

(e) Trim requirements for Categories 1 and 2 are now the same.

(f) If trim fabric itself passes the flame spread and surface burn requirement, then its use

is not restricted.

(g) All-in-one garments that were the subject of Category 3 have been excluded from the

Standard altogether if they have no nap or pile.

(h) The Low Fire Danger label for Categories 1, 2 and 3 has been replaced with a new

cautionary label that includes the flame symbol.

(i) Cellulosic, acetate and acrylic fibres in Category 4 requirements have been

substantially simplified.

(j) Label specifications are located within each category.

(k) Loose tie shoulder straps may not be used for Category 2.

(l) Blankets and towels that incorporate an arm hole or sleeve can be categorized as

Category 4 garment if they meet the requirements.

(m) Where products are offered for online sale, clear and legible fire hazard information

shall be provided as part of the online image and product description.

(n) Rationales are now provided in the new Appendix C.

Refer to Appendix D for a more expansive list of key changes.

When it is intended to sell children’s nightwear garments in Australia and New Zealand,

national consumer regulations apply in addition to the requirements of this Standard.

Garments that do not meet the requirements of any of the Categories specified in Table 0.1

are considered to be very highly flammable, and therefore do not comply with this

Standard.



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Some daywear garments have been included in the Standard because of the difficulty of

distinguishing between daywear and nightwear for these items.

Many flame burns suffered by children involve flammable liquids. Garments complying

with the requirements of this Standard may give little or no protection against burns where

flammable liquids are involved.

The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the

application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part

of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.



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CONTENTS

Page

SECTION 0 SCOPE AND GENERAL

0.1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 6

0.2 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 6

0.3 OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................. 7

0.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ................................................................................... 7

0.5 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 7

0.6 CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................................... 10

0.7 PYJAMA CATEGORIZATION ................................................................................ 10

SECTION 1 CATEGORY 1 GARMENTS

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 12

1.2 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 12

1.3 BURNING BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR FABRICS ................................. 12

1.4 TRIMS ....................................................................................................................... 13

1.5 GARMENT LABELLING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 19


2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 21

2.2 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 24

2.3 SURFACE BURNING REQUIREMENTS FOR FABRICS WITH A PILE

OR NAP ..................................................................................................................... 24

2.4 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 24

2.5 TRIMS ....................................................................................................................... 30

2.6 FASTENINGS ........................................................................................................... 35

2.7 SPLITS ...................................................................................................................... 36



3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 38

3.2 SURFACE BURNING REQUIREMENTS FOR FABRICS WITH A PILE

OR NAP ..................................................................................................................... 40



4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION ............................................................................................... 43

4.2 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 43

4.3 SURFACE BURNING TIME FOR FABRICS WITH A PILE OR NAP ................... 43

4.4 USE OF FABRICS WITH A CELLULOSIC, ACETATE OR ACRYLIC FIBRE

CONTENT ................................................................................................................. 44

4.5 INFANT SLEEPBAGS DESIGNED TO BE OPENED AT THE BOTTOM

OF THE BAG ............................................................................................................ 44

4.6 INFANT SLEEPBAGS PERMANENTLY SEALED AT THE BOTTOM

OF THE BAG ............................................................................................................ 44

4.7 BLANKETS AND TOWELS THAT INCORPORATE A SLEEVE OR ARM

OPENING .................................................................................................................. 45




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APPENDICES

A WASH PROCEDURE ............................................................................................... 49

B METHOD FOR DETERMINING DURABILITY AND ATTACHMENT

OF LABEL INCORPORATING FIRE HAZARD INFORMATION ......................... 50

C RATIONALES .......................................................................................................... 52

D OVERVIEW OF CHANGES TO AS/NZS 1249:2003 ............................................... 55



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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA/STANDARDS NEW ZEALAND


Children’s nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard

S E C T I O N 0 S C O P E A N D G E N E R A L

0.1 SCOPE

This Standard specifies design, flammability performance and labelling requirements for

four Categories of children’s nightwear garments, together with some daywear/underwear

items that may be commonly used as nightwear (e.g. boxer shorts and size 00–2 knitted

all-in-ones with pile or nap).

NOTE: There are some garments which will not meet the requirements of any of the categories in

this Standard and therefore cannot comply with this Standard.

0.2 APPLICATION

0.2.1 General

This Standard applies to nightwear and limited daywear garments in sizes ranging from

00 to 14, based on the size number scheme set out in AS 1182.

NOTE: Where a style includes sizes that are partially captured by this Standard, with some sizes

falling outside the scope of this Standard, it may be practical to apply flammability labels to all

sizes of garments to avoid potential labelling errors in production.

0.2.2 Inclusions

This Standard applies to nightwear and limited daywear, including—

(a) pyjamas (whether sold as top and bottom together or as nightwear separates);

(b) size 3–14 knitted nightwear all-in-ones;

(c) size 00–14 woven nightwear all-in-ones;

(d) predominantly knitted all-in-one garments in the size range 00–2 made from fabrics

that have a pile or nap, or include fabrics with a pile or nap;

(e) nightdresses and nighties;

(f) nightshirts;

(g) dressing gowns;

(h) bathrobes;

(i) boxer shorts of a loose style commonly used as nightwear;

(j) infant sleepbags with sleeves or arm openings; and

(k) blankets and towels that incorporate a sleeve or arm opening.

0.2.3 Exclusions

Garments excluded from this Standard are—

(a) knitted all-in-ones up to and including size 2 that are not made from fabrics with a

pile or nap and do not include fabrics with a pile or nap;

(b) woven all-in-ones for daywear;

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(d) tee-shirts, singlets, track tops and similar where they are not sold as nightwear and

are not a component of a nightwear set;

(e) track pants, leggings (with and without feet), shorts and similar where they are not

sold as nightwear and are not a component of a nightwear set;

(f) towels and blankets that do not incorporate a sleeve or arm opening;

(g) headwear, footwear and handwear;

(h) infant sleepbags without sleeves or arm openings;

(i) sleeping bags in all sizes, as typically used for camping;

(j) baby wraps and swaddles; and

(k) detachable capes, hoods, wings, tutus and similar costume accessories.

0.3 OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this Standard are to—

(a) provide criteria to assess and classify the fire hazard of children’s nightwear and

limited daywear garments; and

(b) provide a system of hazard labelling of garments for the purposes of—

(i) informing consumer choice; and

(ii) communicating the risk associated with different garments.

0.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following documents are referred to in this Standard:

AS

1182 Size coding scheme for infants’ and children’s clothing—Underwear and

outerwear

2001 Methods of test for textiles

2001.4.15 Part 4.15: Colourfastness tests—Determination of colourfastness to washing

2001.5.4 Part 5.4: Dimensional change—Domestic washing and drying procedures for

textile testing (ISO 6330:2000, MOD)

ISO

105 Textiles—Tests for colourfastness

105-A02 Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour

105-F02 Part F02: Specification for cotton and viscose adjacent fabrics

6941 Textile fabrics—Burning behaviour—Measurement of flame spread properties

of vertically oriented specimens

10047 Textiles—Determination of surface burning time of fabrics

0.5 DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply.

0.5.1 Acetate fibre

Secondary cellulose acetate or cellulose triacetate.

NOTE: Secondary cellulose acetate has less than 92% but at least 74% of the hydroxyl group

acetylated. Cellulose triacetate has at least 92% of the hydroxyl groups acetylated.



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0.5.2 Acrylic fibre

Fibre formed of linear macromolecules comprising at least 85% (by mass) of the

acrylonitrilic pattern in the chain.

0.5.3 All-in-ones

Garments designed to be joined at the crotch or permanently joined at the crotch, which

cover the torso from at least the crotch to the chest and which may include sleeves and legs.

Examples of these garments are known as onesies, shortalls, blanket sleepers, jumpsuits,

coveralls, romper suits, stretch and grows, gro-suits and overalls.

0.5.4 Applique

A decoration made by cutting pieces of one material and applying/stitching them to the

surface of another on all edges.

0.5.5 Basque

A continuous band of knitted ribbing, elasticized fabric or elastic on the neck, waist, or cuff

or hems of garments, designed to fit the body.

0.5.6 Cellulosic fibre

Either—

(a) a natural cellulosic fibre (e.g. cotton, linen); or

(b) a regenerated cellulosic fibre (e.g. bamboo, cupro, viscose or modal or other process

including deacetylation).

0.5.7 Edge trim

A trim (other than self-fabric) with a free-edge that is attached at an opening or side seam

of the garment (other than neck or pants waistband).

0.5.8 Fabric

A woven, knitted or non-woven textile material in the form of single or multicomponent

(coated, quilted and multilayered sandwich construction and similar combinations)

materials.

0.5.9 Flame spread time

The time taken by a flame on a burning material to travel between the first and third marker

threads when tested in accordance with ISO 6941:2003, Procedure A (Surface ignition).

0.5.10 Free-edge trim

A trim (including self-fabric) with at least one edge that is not attached or stitched directly

onto the garment.

0.5.11 Loose attachments

Narrow attachments to garments that are loose from the point of attachment.

For example, a tie or bow (but not a functional draw cord or belt).

0.5.12 Melt/drip test

Test conducted to determine the melt and drip properties of a fabric when exposed to a

flame in accordance with Clause 1.3(b) of this Standard.

0.5.13 Nap

Fabric with a raised or brushed surface. For example flannelette, polar fleece.



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0.5.14 Neck attachment

Collar, hood, frill or similar.

0.5.15 Pile

A fabric with a raised surface that may be cut or looped. For example velour, terry

towelling or coral fleece.

0.5.16 Predominantly

50% or more of the total area of the garment.

0.5.17 Placement print

A print that is placed directly onto a finished garment or onto a fabric panel prior to sewing

into a garment.

0.5.18 Self fabric

A fabric of the same fibre content, construction and mass per unit area (g/m2) as the base

fabric of the garment it is attached to but not necessarily the same colour or print design.

0.5.19 Split

An opening from a garment edge, with one end permanently closed.

0.5.20 Surface burning time

The time required for the pile or nap of a fabric to burn to the reference mark when tested in

accordance with ISO 10047:1993. It is expressed as the minimum value of a number of

determinations made during testing of the fabric.

0.5.21 Trims

Attachments to the base fabric or garment such as—

(a) ribbon;

(b) bows;

(c) lace;

(d) edge trim and edge frills (excluding self-fabric and basques);

(e) free-edge trims and free-edge frills (including self-fabrics);

(f) pips, tabs; and

(g) similar ornaments.

0.5.22 Non trims

The following items are NOT considered to be trims:

(a) Basques.

(b) Belt loops.

(c) Functional belts and draw cords at the waist with or without tassels.

NOTE: Functional belts and draw cords can reduce flammability (see Appendix C).

(d) Elastic.

(e) Embroidery.

(f) Buttons, including fabric covered buttons.

(g) Zippers.

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(i) Detachable bibs.

(j) Hanger loops/tapes.

(k) Waistbands.

(l) Edge trim and edge frills made from self-fabric.

(m) Appliques, pockets, and inserts without a pile or nap made from any fabric.

NOTE: Fabrics with a pile or nap are covered under the relevant clause of each category.

(n) Placement prints.

(o) Internal fabrics e.g. facings, pocket bags, in self and different fabrications.

0.5.23 Waistband

A band at the waist, for example at the top of pants or on all-in-ones. It may be covered or

uncovered.

0.5.24 Yardage print

Printing that is applied to continuous lengths of fabrics.

0.6 CLASSIFICATION

For the purpose of this Standard, the garment categories shall be as set out in Table 0.1.

Examples of the fire hazard information labels are shown in Table 0.1 for information only.

Labelling requirements for the four categories are set out in Clauses 1.5, 2.8, 3.3 and 4.8.

0.7 PYJAMA CATEGORIZATION

Each piece of a pyjama shall be assessed separately. All pyjama items shall then be labelled

according to the highest category rating of any item.



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TABLE 0.1

GARMENT CATEGORIES

Category Description Fire hazard information label

1 Garments made from

fabric of the low fire

hazard type and which

comply with Section 1

CAUTIONCAUTIONKEEP AWAYFROM HEATAND FLAME

10 mmminimum

20 mmminimum

2 Garments which are

designed to be form fitting

to reduce fire hazard and

comply with Section 2

3 Predominantly knitted all-

in-one garments with a pile

or nap, in sizes 00 to 2,

which comply with

Section 3

4 Garments which may not

comply with Section 1, 2

or 3, but which comply

with Section 4.

NOTE The colour

displayed is indicative

only. Refer to

Clause 4.8.1(e) for colour

requirements.

WARNINGWARNINGHIGH FIREDANGER

KEEP AWAYFROM

HEAT AND FLAME

20 mmminimum

10 mmminimum



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S E C T I O N 1 C A T E G O R Y 1 G A R M E N T S

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

This Section covers requirements for garments made from fabric of a low fire hazard type.

These may include infant sleepbags. These requirements are—

(a) burning behaviour requirements for fabrics (see Clause 1.3);

(b) requirements for trims (see Clause 1.4); and

(c) the label to appear on the garment (see Clause 1.5).

1.2 GENERAL

The following shall apply:

(a) Garments using fabrics that fail to meet Clause 1.3(c) ‘Surface burn’ requirements

will not meet the requirements of any category in this Standard.

(b) Garments using fabrics that meet Clause 1.3(a) ‘Flame spread’ requirements that then

do not comply with Clause 1.3(b) ‘Melt/drip’ requirements or Clause 1.4 ‘Trims’

requirements may be classified as Category 4 compliant and shall be labelled

according to that category.

1.3 BURNING BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR FABRICS

Fabrics for children’s nightwear that are classified as Category 1 shall have the following

burning behaviour:

(a) Flame spread time

When tested in accordance with ISO 6941:2003, Procedure A (using a 10 s surface

ignition time), the mean flame spread time between the first and third marker threads

shall be 12 s or greater and no one determination of the time to burn a test specimen

shall be less than 10 s. These requirements shall be met before and after washing in

accordance with Appendix A.

Three specimens from a fabric shall be tested in warp/length direction, or, three

specimens from a garment shall be tested in the length direction of the garment.

Where specimens are sampled from a garment, they shall be cut to include any trims

therein. Apply the flame to the bottom face of the test specimen with the specimen in

the orientation that would appear in the garment.

Where there is insufficient length of sample to cut test specimens in one piece, not

more than three pieces per specimen, cut in the same direction, may be joined with a

single needle seam. Seams shall be prepared using 25 Tex corespun polyester/cotton

sewing thread, 0.75 mm approximate diameter needle, 1.8 mm length of stitch,

14 stitches/25 mm.

Providing the minimum burn time is 10 s or greater, if two or more specimens do not

burn to the third marker thread, then the sample is deemed to have passed the flame

spread test.

(b) Melt/drip testing

When exposed to a heat source, some fibres commonly used in nightwear garments

melt and drip, creating a significant burn hazard.

Fabrics or garments shall be tested to identify their melt/drip properties. The

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To identify the melt/drip properties of a fabric, a layer of filter paper is placed

150 ±10 mm below the lower edge of the test specimen during the flame spread test.

The filter paper shall comply with the following specification:

Area specific mass: 60 g/m2 to 100 g/m

2

Size: ≥ (150 mm × 100 mm)

Thickness: 0.15 mm to 0.25 mm

Alpha cellulose fibre content: ≥95%

If, during flame spread testing, any specimen exhibits any melt/drip property

sufficient to ignite the filter paper and cause it to burn a length of 20 mm in any

direction from the point of impact, the sample shall be deemed to have failed the test,

and cannot be classified as a Category 1 garment.

(c) Surface burning requirements for fabrics with a pile or nap:

For fabrics with a pile or nap, the following shall apply:

(i) Where fabrics with a pile or nap are used on the outside of a garment, either—

(A) the area of pile or nap shall be within the limitations specified in

Table 1.1; or

(B) the fabric shall meet the surface burning time requirements of

Clause 1.3(c)(iii).

(ii) Where fabrics with a pile or nap are used on the inside of a garment, either—

(A) there shall at least 2.5 cm of fabric on the inside of the garment at sleeve

openings and all openings below the waistline (including leg openings)

that either does not have a pile or nap, or shall have a pile or nap that

meets the surface burning time requirements of Clause 1.3(c)(iii); or

(B) the fabric shall meet the surface burning time requirements of

Clause 1.3(c)(iii).

(iii) The surface burning time requirements are as follows:

When tested in accordance with ISO 10047, fabrics with a pile or nap shall

have a minimum surface burning time of 10 s after washing in accordance with

Appendix A.

TABLE 1.1

AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR

FABRICS WITH A PILE OR NAP

Garment size Maximum total area

cm2

00–2 90

3–7 135

8–14 180

1.4 TRIMS

If the combination of fabrics and trim conforms to all of the requirements of Clause 1.3, no

limitations apply to the use of trims.

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Trims that do not meet the requirements of Clause 1.3 shall meet the following

requirements:

(a) Edge trims shall not extend more than 1.5 cm from the point of attachment. An edge

trim is measured from the stitch line to the outermost edge of the trim. Where double

row or zigzag stitching is used to attach the trim, the measurement is taken to the line

of stitching nearest to the edge [see Figure 1.1 (a), (b) and (c)].

(b) Free-edge trim shall not have a cumulated total of free-edges that exceeds limits in

Table 1.2. No trim shall have a free-edge greater than 5 cm. Each free-edge is

measured from the stitch line to the outermost edge of the trim. Where double row or

zigzag stitching is used to attach the trim, the measurement is taken to the line of

stitching nearest to the edge [see Figure 1.1 (a), (b) and (c)]. These limits shall apply

to each individual piece of a set.

NOTE: See Figures 1.2A to 1.2D for guidance on trims assessment.

FIGURE 1.1 FREE-EDGE AND EDGE TRIM

(a) (b) (c)

1.5 cmmaximum

1.5 cmmaximum

1.5 cmmaximum

Single lockst i tch

Zigzagst i tch

Double rowlock st i tch

TABLE 1.2

MAXIMUM CUMULATED

TOTAL OF FREE-EDGES

Garment size Maximum cumulated total of

free-edges, cm

00–2 5

3–7 7

8–14 10

(c) Neck attachments, including collars—

(i) shall not have a free-edge wider than 10 cm; and

(ii) shall not have a cumulated total of free-edges that exceeds 15 cm.

(d) Loose attachments—

(i) shall not be wider than 1.5 cm;

(ii) shall not extend more than 10 cm from their point of attachment to the garment;

and

(iii) whether tied or untied, shall not extend beyond the hem or cuffs of the garment.

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FIGURE 1.2A ILLUSTRATION A—TO ASSIST TRIMS ASSESSMENT

2.0 cm free edge

1.5 cm edge tr im

Fixed bow cannotbe undone1.0 cm wide3.0 cm longloose at tachment

1.0 cm edge tr im

1.5 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

1.5 cm edge tr im

2.0 cm free edge

Trim Diagram OK?

Edge trim

≤1.5 cm

All are less than or equal to 1.5 cm

�

Free edge

≤5 cm

In total, ≤ Table 1.2

All free edges are less than 5 cm

Sum of free edges = 5.0 cm

�

�

Neck attachments

≤10 cm

In total, ≤15 cm

N/A. No neck attachments


�

�

Loose attachments

≤1.5 cm width

≤10 cm long

Not below cuff/hem

Loose attachments is 1.0 cm width

Length from attachment point = 3.0 cm

No part hangs below hem/cuff

�

�

�



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FIGURE 1.2B ILLUSTRATION B—TO ASSIST TRIMS ASSESSMENT

6.0 cm and11.0 cm layeredneck at tachment

1.0 cm edge tr im


2.0 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm edge tr im

3 x 4.0 cm free edge

4.0 cm edge tr im

Trim Diagram OK?

Edge trim

≤1.5 cm

1.0 cm at sleeve openings

4.0 cm at hem, 2.0 cm pip

�

�

Free edge

≤5 cm


All free edges are 4.0 cm


�

�

Neck attachments

≤10 cm

In total, ≤15 cm

Lower layer = 11.0 cm

Sum of neck attachments = 17.0 cm

�

�

Loose attachments

≤1.5 cm width

≤10 cm long

Not below cuff/hem

All loose attachments are 1 cm width

Length from attachment point = 11 cm


�

�

�



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FIGURE 1.2C ILLUSTRATION C—TO ASSIST TRIMS ASSESSMENT

4.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

4.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im


2.0 cm edge tr im

6.0 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

2.0 cm edge tr im

Loose at tachmentbelow hem


1.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

Trim Diagram OK?

Edge trim

≤1.5 cm

1.0 cm at sleeve openings and on pocket

2.0 cm pips and 6.0 cm at top’s hem

�

�

Free edge

≤5 cm



Sum of free edges (top) = 9.0 cm

Sum of free edge (bottoms) = 2.0 cm

�

� for sizes 00-7

�

Neck attachments

≤10 cm




�

�

Loose attachments

≤1.5 cm width

≤10 cm long

Not below cuff/hem

Loose attachments are narrow

Loose attachments shorter than 10 cm

Ties and tab hang below hem/cuff

�

�

�



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FIGURE 1.2D ILLUSTRATION D—TO ASSIST TRIMS ASSESSMENT

1.5 cm edge tr im


1.5 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

1.5 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm wide3.0 cm longloose at tachment

Permanent tabis not a tr im andcannot be undone

1.0 cm edge tr im1.0 cm wide3.0 cm long

loose at tachment

Trim Diagram OK?

Edge trim

≤1.5 cm


�

Free edge

≤5 cm


All free edges are less than 5.0 cm


Sum of free edges (bottoms) = Nil

�

�

�

Neck attachments

≤10 cm

In total, ≤15 cm



�

�

Loose attachments

≤1.5 cm width

≤10 cm long

Not below cuff/hem




�

�

�



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1.5 GARMENT LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 Information to be supplied

Garments shall be clearly and permanently labelled with the following information:

(a) The name, trademark or a brand of the manufacturer or supplier.

(b) The numerical garment size (in accordance with AS 1182).

NOTE: An age-related size may also be provided in addition to the numeric size but not as a

substitute for the numeric size.

(c) The fire hazard information in accordance with Category 1. The wording shall be

black on a white background ‘CAUTION KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND FLAME’.

The wording shall be clearly legible in upper case, monoline, geometric, lineal

typeface of medium width characters not less than 2.0 mm high. The word

‘CAUTION’ shall be in bold, upper case typeface.

(d) The fire hazard symbol. The symbol shall be a triangle of not less than 10 mm in

height and not less than 20 mm in length at the base.

(e) Where a garment is made from fabrics that have been treated by chemical means to

reduce the risk of burning, the care instructions suitable for preserving the treatment

shall be provided.

(f) Where fire hazard information is directly printed onto the garment it shall meet all of

the requirements in Items (c) and (d) above and Clause 1.5.3.

FIGURE 1.3 EXAMPLE OF CAUTION LABEL


10 mmminimum

20 mmminimum

NOTE: The font size and layout of Figure 1.3 is provided as a guide only.

1.5.2 Location of fire hazard information


(a) The label shall be located inside the back neck of a top or one-piece garment. In

pants, the label shall be located at the waist or waistband or at the top of the centre

back seam. The labels shall be as close as possible to the top and centre of each piece

as the design allows.

(b) The fire hazard information shall be clearly visible on the face side of the label and

shall not be obscured by any other label.

NOTE: The fire hazard information for Category 1 may be placed onto a single label

containing other information (such as brand and size) as long as the fire hazard information

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(c) Where a garment is offered for retail sale in a package that obscures the label on the

garment, the fire hazard information in accordance with Clause 1.5.1, Items (c) and

(d) shall also be prominently marked on the package.

(d) Pyjamas shall be labelled according to the highest category rating of any item of the

pyjamas. If any pyjama item is assessed as Category 4, then that label shall be the

only one on the garment. If all items are either Categories 1 or 2, then that label shall

be used. All items in a set shall be individually labelled.

(e) Other than for pyjamas covered by Clause 0.7, where a number of garments are sold

together in a set or pack, each individual garment to which the Standard applies shall

be assessed against this Standard and labelled according to the individual garment’s

category.

(f) Where a set or pack contains garments included in this Standard as well as garment

excluded, each included garment shall be assessed against the standard and shall be

labelled accordingly to the individual garment’s category.

There is no requirement to mark or label excluded items. However, sets or packs shall

provide a visible statement ‘Not all items have been assessed for fire hazard’ by sew-

in label, sticker, swing tag or similar.

(g) Where products are offered for online sale, clear and legible fire hazard information


1.5.3 Durability of the label incorporating the fire hazard information


(a) Labels shall be placed on garments so that they are permanently fixed to withstand

the cleaning treatment given for the life of the garment to which they are attached,

and to remain attached to the garment throughout its useful life.

(b) When tested in accordance with Appendix B—

(i) the label and seam construction of each sample shall be intact;

(ii) the wording on each label shall be readable; and

(iii) the numerical rating for colour change of the fire hazard information shall not

be less than grey scale 3-4 in accordance with ISO 105-A02.



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Garments complying with this Section are styled such that they reduce fire hazard.

The garments covered in this Section include pyjamas and some all-in-one styles: closer

fitting garments that because of their style are less likely to come into contact with an

ignition source. Some examples of styles of Category 2 garments are illustrated in

Figures 2.1 and 2.2.

NOTES:

1 Predominantly knitted all-in-ones with a pile or nap sized 00–2 should be assessed as

Category 3.

2 Nightwear all-in-ones sized 3–14 should be assessed as Category 1, 2 or 4.

3 Longer garments, such as nighties and robes, will not meet the dimensional requirements of

this Section and should be assessed as Category 1 or 4.

The requirements of this Section are as follows:

(a) Surface burning requirements for fabrics with a pile or nap (see Clause 2.3).

(b) Dimensional requirements for garments (see Clause 2.4).

(c) Requirements for trims (see Clause 2.5).

(d) Requirements for fastenings (see Clause 2.6).

(e) Requirements for splits (see Clause 2.7).

(f) The label to appear on the garment (see Clause 2.8).



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FIGURE 2.1 EXAMPLES OF PYJAMA STYLES



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FIGURE 2.2 EXAMPLES OF NIGHTWEAR ALL-IN-ONES



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2.2 GENERAL

The following apply:

(a) Garments using fabrics that fail to meet Clause 2.3 ‘Surface burn’ requirements will

not meet the requirements of any category in this Standard.

(b) Garments using fabrics which meet Clause 2.3 ‘Surface burn’ requirements and also

meet Clause 2.4 ‘Dimensional requirements’, but do not comply with all the

requirements of Clause 2.5 ‘Trims’, 2.6 ‘Fastenings’ or 2.7 ‘Splits’ shall be classified

as Category 4 compliant and shall be labelled according to that category.

2.3 SURFACE BURNING REQUIREMENTS FOR FABRICS WITH A PILE OR

NAP


(a) Where fabrics with a pile or nap are used on the outside of a garment, either—

(i) the area of pile or nap shall be within the limitations specified in Table 2.1; or

(ii) the fabric shall meet the surface burning time requirements of Clause 2.3(c).

(b) Where fabrics with a pile or nap are used on the inside of a garment, either—

(i) there shall at least 2.5 cm of fabric on the inside of the garment at sleeve

openings and all openings below the waistline (including leg openings) that

either does not have a pile or nap, or shall have a pile or nap that meets the

surface burning time requirements of Clause 2.3(c); or


(c) The surface burning time requirements are as follows:

When tested in accordance with ISO 10047, fabrics with a pile or nap shall have a

minimum surface burning time of 10 s after washing in accordance with Appendix A.

TABLE 2.1

AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR

FABRICS WITH A PILE OR NAP


cm2

00–2 90

3–7 135

8–14 180

2.4 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The dimensions of the garment shall conform to the limits set out in Table 2.2 as illustrated

in Figures 2.3 to 2.6, and the following shall also apply:

(a) Where garments are marked with a range of sizes (e.g. 4–6), the garments shall meet

the dimensional requirements of the smaller size.

(b) Tops or pants intended to be sold as separate nightwear pieces shall each comply with

the dimensional requirements of this Section.

(c) All-in-ones do not require a length measurement.

(d) The top width of all-in-ones shall be measured between the underarm and crotch at

the widest point of the garment.



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(e) All-in-one garments are required to meet the sleeve width and leg width limits.

(f) The width for entire sleeve or pants leg below the point of measurement shall not

exceed the width taken at the point of measurement.

(g) The pant leg opening below the knee shall not be greater than the width at the knee.

(h) The sleeve width below the elbow shall not exceed the width at the elbow.

(i) For tops with sleeves that finish above the elbow, the top-sleeve width measurement

shall be taken at the opening.

(j) For shorts that finish above the knee, the pants-leg width measurement shall be taken

at the opening.

(k) There are no dimensional requirements for sleeves with no underarm seam

(e.g. small cap sleeves or short armhole frills that extend from the sleeve head but are

not joined by a seam under the arm) refer to Figure 2.5(d).

(l) For sleeves and pants legs which are drawn in by elastic or by a basque, the

measurement shall be taken with the garment in its finished state (i.e. with the elastic

in its relaxed state).

(m) Where the garment has adjustable shoulder straps, the length of the garment,

including the fully extended straps, shall not exceed the allowable top length in

Table 2.2.

(n) Where the point of measurement from Table 2.2 includes a gathered frill or edge trim,

that point with the gathered frill or edge trim laid flat shall be measured in its relaxed

state.

TABLE 2.2

MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR GARMENTS IN CATEGORY 2

Size

Top length Top width

(1/2 circumference)

Sleeve width

(1/2 circumference)

Leg width

(1/2 circumference)

A B C D

cm cm cm cm

00 34 35 14 21.5

0 37 36 14 21.5

1 40 38 15 22

2 43 40 15.5 23

3 46 41 16 23.5

4 48 42 16 24.5

5 50 46 16.5 25

6 53 48 17 26

7 54 49 17.5 27

8 56 52 18 28

9 58 53 18.5 29

10 60 54 19 30

11 62 56 19.5 31

12 64 58 20 32

14 68 62 21 34



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FIGURE 2.3 LOCATION OF MEASUREMENT POINTS FOR TOP LENGTH A

Example (a) Example (b)

Example (c) Example (d )

Side spl i t

Top- length A is the length of the top as measured f rom theshoulder/neck point to the lower edge of the top.

Shoulder neckpoint

Hor izonta ll ine

Toplength

A

Shoulder neckpoint

Hor izonta ll ine

Shoulder neckpoint

Hor izonta ll ine

Shoulder neckpoint

Hor izonta ll ine

Toplength

A

Toplength

A

Shapedhemline

Toplength

A

FasteningFastening



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FIGURE 2.4 LOCATION OF MEASUREMENT POINTS FOR TOP WIDTH B



Top width B

At widest point

Top Width B

At widest point

Top Width B

Top width B

Top-width B is the width of the top at the hem when fastened, la id f lat and re laxed oris the widest point between underarm and crotch for a l l in ones. See Clause 2.4



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FIGURE 2.5 LOCATION OF MEASUREMENT POINTS FOR SLEEVE WIDTH C

Example (a)

Example (b)

3 cm fromunderarm seam

Example (d )Cap s leeves require no measurement

Example (c)

Sleevewidth C

xxxxxxxxx

Sleevewidth C

Sleevewidth C

Right angleto top edge

Gatheredcap s leeve

Flat capsleeve

Sleevewidth C

Sleevewidth C

Sleeve width C is the width of the s leeve when la id f lat and re laxed. See Clause 2.4



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FIGURE 2.6 LOCATION OF MEASUREMENT POINTS FOR LEG WIDTH D

Example (a)

Leg width D

Leg width D

3 cm from crotch seam


Leg width D

Example (b)

Leg width D

Leg width D is the width of the leg when la id f lat and re laxed. See Clause 2.4



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2.5 TRIMS

If the combination of fabric and trim conforms to all of the requirements in Clause 2.3, no


If the fabric used to create trim conforms to all of the requirements in Clause 2.3, no


Trims that do not meet the requirements of Clause 2.3 shall meet the following

requirements:

(a) Edge trims shall not extend more than 1.5 cm from the point of attachment. An edge

trim is measured from the stitch line to the outermost edge of the trim. Where double

row or zigzag stitching is used to attach the trim, the measurement is taken to the line

of stitching nearest to the edge [see Figure 2.7 (a), (b) and (c)].

(b) Free-edge trim shall not have a cumulated total of free-edges that exceeds limits in

Table 2.3. No trim shall have a free-edge greater than 5 cm. Each free-edge is

measured from the stitch line to the outermost edge of the trim. Where double row or

zigzag stitching is used to attach the trim, the measurement is taken to the line of

stitching nearest to the edge [see Figure 2.7 (a), (b) and (c)]. These limits shall apply

to each individual piece of a set.

NOTE: See Figures 2.8A to 2.8D for guidance on trims assessment.

FIGURE 2.7 FREE-EDGE AND EDGE TRIM

(a) (b) (c)

1.5 cmmaximum

1.5 cmmaximum

1.5 cmmaximum

Single lockst i tch

Zigzagst i tch

Double rowlock st i tch

TABLE 2.3

MAXIMUM CUMULATED

TOTAL OF FREE-EDGES

Garment size Maximum cumulated total of

free-edges, cm

00–2 5

3–7 7

8–14 10



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(c) Neck attachments, including collars—

(i) shall not have a free-edge wider than 10 cm; and

(ii) shall not have a cumulated total of free-edges that exceeds 15 cm.

(d) Loose attachments—

(i) shall not be wider than 1.5 cm;

(ii) shall not extend more than 10 cm from their point of attachment to the garment;

and

(iii) whether tied or untied, shall not extend beyond the hem or cuffs of the garment

in any configuration.



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FIGURE 2.8A ILLUSTRATION A—TO ASSIST TRIMS ASSESSMENT

2.0 cm free edge

1.5 cm edge tr im


1.0 cm edge tr im

1.5 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

1.5 cm edge tr im

2.0 cm free edge

Trim Diagram OK?

Edge trim

≤1.5 cm


�

Free edge

≤5 cm




�

�

Neck attachments

≤10 cm

In total, ≤15 cm



�

�

Loose attachments

≤1.5 cm width

≤10 cm long

Not below cuff/hem

Loose attachments is 1.0 cm width



�

�

�



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FIGURE 2.8B ILLUSTRATION B—TO ASSIST TRIMS ASSESSMENT

6.0 cm and11.0 cm layeredneck at tachment

1.0 cm edge tr im


2.0 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm edge tr im

3 x 4.0 cm free edge

4.0 cm edge tr im

Trim Diagram OK?

Edge trim

≤1.5 cm

1.0 cm at sleeve openings

4.0 cm at hem, 2.0 cm pip

�

�

Free edge

≤5 cm


All free edges are 4.0 cm


�

�

Neck attachments

≤10 cm

In total, ≤15 cm

Lower layer = 11.0 cm

Sum of neck attachments = 17.0 cm

�

�

Loose attachments

≤1.5 cm width

≤10 cm long

Not below cuff/hem


Length from attachment point = 11 cm


�

�

�



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FIGURE 2.8C ILLUSTRATION C—TO ASSIST TRIMS ASSESSMENT

4.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

4.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im


2.0 cm edge tr im

6.0 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

2.0 cm edge tr im



1.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

Trim Diagram OK?

Edge trim

≤1.5 cm

1.0 cm at sleeve openings and on pocket

2.0 cm pips and 6.0 cm at top’s hem

�

�

Free edge

≤5 cm




Sum of free edge (bottoms) = 2.0 cm

�

� for sizes 00-7

�

Neck attachments

≤10 cm




�

�

Loose attachments

≤1.5 cm width

≤10 cm long

Not below cuff/hem

Loose attachments are narrow

Loose attachments shorter than 10 cm

Ties and tab hang below hem/cuff

�

�

�



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FIGURE 2.8D ILLUSTRATION D—TO ASSIST TRIMS ASSESSMENT

1.5 cm edge tr im


1.5 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm free edge

1.0 cm edge tr im

1.5 cm edge tr im

1.0 cm wide3.0 cm longloose at tachment

Permanent tabis not a tr im andcannot be undone

1.0 cm edge tr im1.0 cm wide3.0 cm long

loose at tachment

Trim Diagram OK?

Edge trim

≤1.5 cm


�

Free edge

≤5 cm


All free edges are less than 5.0 cm


Sum of free edges (bottoms) = Nil

�

�

�

Neck attachments

≤10 cm

In total, ≤15 cm



�

�

Loose attachments

≤1.5 cm width

≤10 cm long

Not below cuff/hem




�

�

�

2.6 FASTENINGS

Garments fastened down the length of the top shall have a secure closure within 15 cm of

the lower hem.



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2.7 SPLITS

Splits shall extend no more than 10 cm from the lower hem of tops and bottoms.

There shall be no splits below the elbow on sleeves of tops.



Garments shall be clearly and permanently marked with the following information:


(b) The numerical garment size in accordance with AS 1182.










(e) Where a garment is made from fabrics which have been treated by chemical means to

reduce the risk of burning, cleaning instructions suitable for preserving the treatment

applied to the fabric.

(f) Where information is directly printed onto the garment it shall meet all of the

requirements in Items (c) and (d) above and Clause 2.8.3.



10 mmminimum

20 mmminimum




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NOTE: The fire hazard information for Category 2 may be placed onto a single label

containing other information (such as brand and size) as long as the fire hazard information

remains clearly visible.




(d) Pyjamas shall be labelled according to the highest category rating of any item of the

pyjamas. If any pyjama item is assessed as Category 4, then that label shall be the

only one on the garment. If all items are either Categories 1 or 2, then that label shall

be used. All items in a set shall be individually labelled.



be assessed against the Standard and labelled according to the individual garment’s

category.





















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This Section covers requirements for predominantly knitted all-in-one daywear and

nightwear garments in the size range 00–2 (see Figure 3.1) that—

(a) are made from fabrics with a pile or nap; or

(b) have large area of fabric with a pile or nap attached to the base fabric.

NOTES:

1 Knitted all-in-ones garments in sizes 3–14 which are styled as nightwear are subject to the

requirements of Categories 1, 2 or 4.

2 Woven nightwear all-in-ones are subject to the requirements of Categories 1, 2 or 4.

The requirements are—

(i) surface burning requirements for fabrics with a pile or nap (see Clause 3.2);

(ii) the label to appear on the garment (see Clause 3.4).



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FIGURE 3.1 EXAMPLE OF ALL-IN-ONE STYLES (SIZE 00–2)





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3.2 SURFACE BURNING REQUIREMENTS FOR FABRICS WITH A PILE OR

NAP














TABLE 3.1

AREA REQUIREMENTS—

FABRIC WITH PILE OR NAP


cm2

00–2 90





(b) The numerical garment size in accordance with AS 1182.










(e) Where a garment is made from fabrics which have been treated by chemical means to



(f) Where information is directly printed onto the garment it shall meet all of the

requirements in (c) and (d) above and Clause 3.3.3.



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10 mmminimum

20 mmminimum




(a) The label shall be located inside the back neck of each garment.



NOTE: The fire hazard information may be placed onto a single label containing other

information (such as brand and size) provided the fire hazard information remains clearly

visible.




(d) Where a number of nightwear garments are sold together in a set or pack, each

individual nightwear garment shall be assessed against the Standard and each shall be

labelled according to the individual garment’s category.




category.











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This Section covers nightwear garments with higher flammability risks, including garments

which may not comply with certain requirements of Sections 1 and 2.

There are some garments which will not meet the requirements of any of the categories in

this Standard and therefore cannot comply with this Standard.

The requirements for this category are as follows:

(a) Surface burning time requirements for fabrics with a pile or nap (see Clause 4.3).

(b) Restrictions on the use of fabrics with a significant cellulosic, acetate or acrylic fibre

content (see Clause 4.4).

NOTE: Fabrics with significant cellulosic (such as cotton, bamboo, viscose), acetate or

acrylic fibre content are required to meet extra requirements because of their higher

flammability characteristics.

(c) For infant sleepbags (see Clauses 4.5 and 4.6).

(d) Blankets and towels that incorporate a sleeve or arm opening (see Clause 4.7).

(e) The label to appear on these garments (see Clause 4.8).

4.2 GENERAL

Garments using fabrics that fail to meet Clause 4.3 ‘Surface burn’ requirements will not

meet the requirements of any category in this Standard. Garments shall be deemed to

comply to Category 4 and shall be labelled according to Clause 4.8 if either of the

following applies:

(a) Garments using fabrics that meet Clause 1.3(a) ‘Flame spread’ requirements and

Clause 1.3(c) ‘Surface burn’ requirements, but do not comply with all the

requirements of Clause 1.3(b) ‘Melt/drip’ or Clause 1.4 ‘Trims’.

(b) Garments using fabrics that meet Clause 2.3 ‘Surface burn’ requirements and also

meet Clause 2.4 ‘Dimensional requirements’, that then fail to meet all the

requirements of Clauses 2.5 ‘Trims’.

4.3 SURFACE BURNING TIME FOR FABRICS WITH A PILE OR NAP













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TABLE 4.1

AREA REQUIREMENTS:

FABRIC WITH PILE OR NAP

Garment

size

Maximum total area,

cm2

00–2 90

3–7 135

8–14 180

4.4 USE OF FABRICS WITH A CELLULOSIC, ACETATE OR ACRYLIC FIBRE

CONTENT

This Clause (4.4) does not apply to garments categorized as Category 4 according to

Clause 4.2.

Base fabrics that do not pass the flame spread requirements of Clause 1.3(a) shall have a

cellulosic, acetate or acrylic fibre content or combination of these fibres of less than 50%.

4.5 INFANT SLEEPBAGS DESIGNED TO BE OPENED AT THE BOTTOM OF

THE BAG


Clause 4.2.

Infant sleepbags that have sleeves or arm openings, and which are designed to be opened

across or around the bottom by means of buttons, a zipper, a drawstring, elastic or any other

recloseable fastening, shall comply with the requirements of this Section (excluding

Clauses 4.6 and 4.7) unless they comply with the requirements of Category 1 garments set

out in Section 1. Refer to Figure 4.1 for examples.

NOTE: It is acceptable to have an opening at the front and/or back of the garment not greater than

10 cm to allow a seatbelt to pass through.

4.6 INFANT SLEEPBAGS PERMANENTLY SEALED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE

BAG


Clause 4.2, Item (a) or (b).

Infant sleepbags that have sleeves or arm openings, which are permanently closed across or

around the bottom by their inherent design, or by a machine seam, are not required to

comply with Clauses 4.4, 4.5 and 4.7, but shall carry the label of a Category 4 garment

unless they comply with the requirements for Category 1 garments set out in Section 1.

Refer to Figure 4.1 for examples.

NOTE: It is acceptable to have an opening at the front and/or back of the garment not greater than

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4.7 BLANKETS AND TOWELS THAT INCORPORATE A SLEEVE OR ARM

OPENING

Blankets and towels that incorporate a sleeve or arm opening shall comply with Clause 4.3

surface burn, but are not required to comply with Clause 4.4 and are not required to have a

size label. These garments shall be labelled according to all other requirements of

Clause 4.8. Refer to Figure 4.2 for examples.

FIGURE 4.1 SLEEPBAGS STYLES

(a) Designed to be permanentlyclosed at bot tom

(b) Stud / but ton designed to beopened at bot tom

(c) Draw cord designed to beopened at bot tom

(d) Zipper designed to beopened at bot tom

Seat bel topening

Seat bel topening

Seat bel topening

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FIGURE 4.2 TOWELS AND BLANKETS WITH SLEEVES OR ARMHOLES

Sti tching l ine

(a) Towel with armholes

(b) Blanket with s leeves



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(b) The numerical garment size, in accordance with AS 1182.




black on a ‘red’ background ‘WARNING HIGH FIRE DANGER KEEP AWAY FROM

HEAT AND FLAME’. The words may appear on more than one line. The wording shall

be clearly legible in upper case, monoline, geometric, lineal typeface of medium

width characters not less than 2.0 mm high. The word ‘WARNING’ shall be in bold,

upper case typeface.



(e) The red label shall be Pantone 18-1664 TCX Fiery Red. When visually rated with the

Grey Scale for assessing change in colour, complying with ISO 105-A02, the

numerical rating of colour difference between the actual colour and the specified

colour shall be no less than 3-4.

(f) Where a garment is made from fabrics which have been treated by chemical means to



(g) Where information may be directly printed onto the garment it shall meet all of the

requirements in Items (c), (d), and (e) above and Clause 4.8.3.

NOTE: The requirement to place information on separate labels does not apply where the

information is printed directly onto the garment.

FIGURE 4.3 EXAMPLE OF HIGH FIRE DANGER LABEL

WARNINGWARNINGHIGH FIREDANGER

KEEP AWAYFROM

HEAT AND FLAME

20 mmminimum

10 mmminimum

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(c) The label for Category 4 garments shall not contain any information other than the

fire hazard information.

(d) If a garment is offered for retail sale in a package that obscures the label on the

garment, the fire hazard information in accordance with Clause 4.8.1, Items (c), (d)

and (e) shall also be prominently marked on the package.

(e) Pyjamas shall be labelled according to the highest category rating of any item of the

pyjamas. If any pyjama item is assessed as Category 4, then that fire warning label

shall be the only one on the garment. All items in a set shall be individually labelled.

(f) Other than for pyjamas covered by Clause 0.7, where a number of garments are sold



category.

(g) Where a set or pack contains garments included in this Standard as well as garment






(h) Where products are offered for online sale, clear and legible fire hazard information











be less than Grey Scale 3-4 in accordance with ISO 105-A02.



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APPENDIX A

WASH PROCEDURE

(Normative)

A1 SCOPE

This Appendix sets out the procedure for the washing of children’s nightwear for

determining the retention of burning behaviour properties of textile fabrics.

A2 TEST SAMPLE

The sample shall be selected and prepared as follows:

(a) The selected sample shall be representative of the material under test.

(b) The sample shall be large enough to provide test specimens required for carrying out

the tests set out in ISO 6941 and ISO 10047.

(c) Samples which have raw edges shall be hemmed to prevent fraying.

A3 PROCEDURE

The sample(s) shall be washed twice in accordance with Table A1. After the second wash,

the sample(s) shall be tumble dried at a temperature which will not damage the fibre.

TABLE A1

WASHING CONDITIONS

Composition of fabricWashing procedure in accordance

with AS 2001.5.4—2005

Cotton, linen 2A or 2B

Acetates

Acrylics

Chlorofibres

Modacrylics

Polyamides

Polyester

Regenerated

cellulosic fibres

Silk

Wool

7A or 8B

All other fibres and

blends

Washing conditions and treatment

shall be selected from the above

according to the type of fibre or the

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APPENDIX B

METHOD FOR DETERMINING DURABILITY AND ATTACHMENT OF LABEL

INCORPORATING FIRE HAZARD INFORMATION

(Normative)

B1 SCOPE

This Appendix sets out a method for testing labels incorporating fire hazard information for

their durability and their attachment to children’s nightwear.

B2 TEST SAMPLES

B2.1 General

Two labels of each type shall be tested. Labels may be tested either in garment form or

supplied loose attached to a standard fabric.

B2.2 Separate labels

Labels that are not attached to a garment shall be attached to a piece of fabric using a

standard stitched seam. Seams shall be prepared using 25 Tex corespun polyester/cotton

sewing thread, 0.75 mm approximate diameter needle, and a stitch length of 1.8 mm.

Each label shall be attached to an unbleached cotton fabric, in accordance with

ISO 105-F02, minimum 5 cm × 10 cm, ensuring there is 1 cm of fabric beyond the outside

edge of the label, 1 cm above the label attachment and 2.5 cm of the base fabric below the

label attachment (see Figure B1).

The cut edges of the fabric and seam shall be sealed or overlocked, to prevent fraying, if

required.

B2.3 Labels attached to a garment

Where the labels are attached to or sewn into a garment, test specimens shall be cut from

the garment so that there is a portion of the garment fabric at the point of attachment,

approximately 1 cm on each side of the label and approximately 2.5 cm of the fabric beyond

the label (see Figure B1).

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FIGURE B1 LABEL TEST SPECIMEN

Fabr ic

Fabr ic

Label

1 cm 1 cm

1 cm.

2.5 cm

B3 TEST METHOD

The specimens shall be tested in accordance with AS 2001.4.15—2006, Test J1. Each

specimen shall be tested in a separate canister.

The colour change of the print on the label shall be assessed in accordance with

ISO 105-A02.

The appearance of the label shall be assessed for legibility and durability.

Staining of adjacent fabric shall not be assessed.

To comply with the label requirements of this Standard, the tested label shall—

(a) have a print colour change rating of no less than rating 3-4;

(b) be legible; and

(c) be intact after testing, i.e. no fraying or tearing.

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APPENDIX C

RATIONALES

(Informative)

C1 GENERAL

The explanatory notes in this Appendix give some of the reasons for the requirements set

out in this Standard. They are based on information collected as a result of burns data and

on extensive laboratory investigations.

C2 FLAMMABILITY

C2.1 Fabrics with pile or nap surface

Fabrics that have a pile or nap are more prone to surface burning than fabrics that have no

loose fibres on the surface. Surface burning occurs when a flame spreads across a fabric-

surface, without the main fabric necessarily catching alight. In some fabrics, this surface

burning can be very aggressive, resulting in higher risk of injury to the wearer.

All four categories in this Standard have a test to ensure fabrics with a pile or nap pass

surface burn criteria.

C2.2 Garment style

Loose flowing styles of garments, whether in the form of nightdresses, dressing gowns or

nightshirts, are more likely to come in contact with inadequately guarded heat or flame.

Once alight, they can burn strongly due to oxygen available around the fabric. This is

known as the ‘chimney effect’ where, in case of a fire, hot gasses feed the flame rising

between the garment and the wearer.

Garments that meet the design requirements of Category 2 are styled to reduce

flammability. By being close-fitting, they are less likely to be exposed to ignition sources.

The same applies for Category 3.

C2.3 Cellulosic (e.g. cotton), acetate and acrylic fibres

Some fibres are more flammable than other fibre types. The risk may be addressed by

styling garments to fit closer to the body (Category 2 and 3).

Some fabrics made from these types of fibres may pass flame spread tests and thus comply

with Category 1 requirements (e.g. heavier fabrics or treated fabrics).

Fabrics with more than 50% of these fibre types are deemed not acceptable for use in

non-form fitting garments (Category 4).

Garments with less than 50% of these fibre types are eligible for assessment against all the

categories of this Standard.

C2.4 Fabrics made from fibres that melt

Fabrics that melt once in contact with a flame may shrink away before they ignite, or may

catch alight and drip away from the garment. Hazards lie in the risk of the molten material

coming in contact with the skin or igniting another fabric.

C2.5 Heating appliances

While many modern homes are centrally heated, others have sources of radiant heat or

exposed open fires that are sometimes left unguarded with children nearby. Garments are

also known to ignite when a loose part comes in contact with a lighted gas burner or an

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C3 SCOPE AND APPLICATION

C3.1 Garments

Historically, children experienced more burns injuries while dressed in their night attire

than during the day.

Exposure to heat and flame sources is more likely to occur when garments are worn at night

time, so the question of whether a garment is slept in is not the only determinant of it being

regarded as ‘nightwear’.

Boxer shorts of a loose-fitting style are often sold and worn as nightwear, so these have

been included within the scope of the Standard, even if intended as underwear.

Infant sleepbags with sleeves and arm openings are included in the Standard.

Wearable towels, blankets and sheets are also considered likely to be worn at night time

when exposure is typically higher and as such have been included.

Detachable accessories, such as capes, wings and tutus, are excluded from the Standard as

they are considered to be day-wear.

C3.2 Age/size range

The size range begins at size 00 because smaller babies are not mobile and therefore not

likely to be exposed to heat sources.

Children older than 14 are considered to be of an age that understands the dangers of

proximity to fire and heat.

C4 ALL-IN-ONES

Knitted ‘all-in-ones’ sized 00–2 with a nap or pile, whether daywear or nightwear, are

included because of the flammability risk of the pile or nap and it is often difficult to

distinguish between daywear and nightwear in this age group (babies often wear the same

garment day and night).

All-in-ones are considered to have low flammability because they are typically closer fitting

than pyjamas and, as they have no waist hem, present fewer ignition points. For this reason,

knitted all-in-ones sized 00–2 without a nap or pile are excluded from the Standard, even if

they are nightwear.

Woven all-in-ones are not specified in this way because they are considered more easily

distinguishable between day and nightwear (e.g. denim overalls).

C5 TRIMS

Some trims attached to garments are more readily ignited than the bulk of the fabric so can

increase a garment’s flammability. This Standard has requirements for certain types of trim

that have free-edges and loose attachments. Trims without a pile or nap, that are flat against

the base fabric are no longer subject to these requirements.

Functional belts and draw cords at the waist provide increased safety for the wearer by

minimizing the ‘chimney effect’ of hot gasses and flame rising between the garment and the

wearer in case of a fire. Functional belts, draw cords and waistbands are excluded from the

trim requirements for this reason.

C6 SPLITS

Splits (formerly called ‘slits’) are restricted as they can provide additional edges that could

be a point of ignition. This applies especially to sleeves, where, for example, a child

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C7 LABELLING

Garments in Categories 1, 2 and 3 have to carry a white cautionary label because, although

they pass certain flammability requirements, all fabrics can burn and care needs to be taken

that children do not go too close to heat or flame while in those garments.

Category 4 garments have higher flammability properties, so carry a red-coloured warning

label to alert consumers.

Both labels need to be prominent at point of sale so consumers may select from the two

available options.

Some garments fail the Standard altogether as they are considered too highly flammable.

Such garments do not qualify for any flammability label and consumer product regulations

prohibit their sale.

Research was conducted in 2011, 2012 and 2013 to test the most effective wording for the

Standard’s two labels.



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APPENDIX D

OVERVIEW OF CHANGES TO AS/NZS 1249:2003

(Informative)

The Standards Australia technical committee has recommended a series of changes aimed at

streamlining AS/NZS 1249.

Sections are now more self-contained, which means there is less need to cross-reference

across the Standard.

The following sets out the key changes in the revised Standard.

Garments subject to the Standard—Section 0

The changes include the following:

(a) A more comprehensive list of inclusions and exclusions.

(b) The 2003 edition defined ‘nightwear’ by providing a list of examples. The list is now

incorporated into the Application (Clause 0.2) and the definition has been omitted.

(c) Blankets and towels that incorporate a sleeve or arm opening are now included.

Predominantly knitted all-in-one garments that are rated Category 3


(a) All-in-ones in sizes 00–02 have been excluded from the Standard altogether if they

have no nap or pile.

(b) A requirement that all-in-ones with a nap or pile pass the surface burn test and be

labelled accordingly.

Trims


(a) Definitions have been simplified.

(b) Some trim types have been defined—edge trim, free-edge, loose attachments, neck

attachments.

(c) Several trim types have been deleted from trim requirements; in particular those that

are flat against the base fabric, such as placement prints, appliqués and pockets. This

removes the need to measure such trims, and makes the former Appendix F

redundant.

(d) Functional belts, draw cords and waistbands are excluded from the trim requirements.

(e) Trim requirements for Categories 1 and 2 are now the same.

(f) Garments that pass Category 1 or 2, except for the trim requirements, can now be

classified as Category 4. (This addresses an anomaly in which some relatively safe

garments with cellulosic content were precluded from meeting the Standard

altogether). See Clauses 1.2, 2.2 and 4.2.

(g) If trim fabric itself passes the flame spread and surface burn requirement, then its use

is not restricted. (Trims can also be tested in combination with the base garment

fabric to avoid the restrictions.) See Clauses 1.4 and 2.5.

(h) A requirement that non-functional ties do not hang below a hem or cuff when untied.

(i) New illustrations have been provided.



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New requirement for fabrics that melt or drip

The changes respond to concerns over hazards with fabric that can melt or drip when

exposed to heat or flame; a new requirement has been added to Category 1.

Dimensional requirements

Multiple changes in Category 2 to address practical assessment issues.

Other new definitions


(a) Nap, pile.

(b) Placement print, yardage print.

(c) Self-fabric.

Cellulosic, acetate and acrylic fibres in Category 4


(a) Requirements have been substantially simplified.

(b) Fabric weight and garment length are no longer part of the criteria; these fibres are

restricted only by fibre content percentage.

Restrictions on quilted fabrics (Category 4)

The restrictions have been removed.

Slits


(a) In Category 2, ‘slits’ have been renamed ‘splits’ to better align with industry

terminology.

(b) Maximum length has been reduced to 10 cm.

Labels


(a) Labelling is now included in each of the Sections, making garment category

requirements more self-contained; the separate section ‘Marking’ no longer exists.

(b) The Low Fire Danger label for Categories 1, 2 and 3 has been replaced with a new

cautionary label that includes the flame symbol.

(c) Colour specifications for the red label have been made more practical.

(d) Several other practical changes have been made to the labelling requirements.

(e) Where products are offered for online sale, clear and legible fire hazard information

is required as part of the online image and product description.

Testing


(a) Flame spread tests for Category 1 have been streamlined.

(b) Documents referenced at Clause 0.4 have been updated to reflect current test

methods.

(c) A new test for the hazard of molten material has been developed and included.

(d) Updated tests for the wash procedure.



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Indications of nightwear (formerly Appendix C)


(a) The former Appendix C has been removed.

(b) Some items from the list have been incorporated into the Application (Clause 0.2).



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AS/NZS 1249:2014

Amendment No. 1 (2014)

CORRECTION

SUMMARY: This Amendment applies to Clause 1.4.

Published on 17 November 2014.



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