Textiles – TTBS https://gottbs.com Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:15:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gottbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-logo_pin-32x32.png Textiles – TTBS https://gottbs.com 32 32 TTCS 10:2021, Garments and Textiles – Compulsory Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/ttcs-102021-garments-and-textiles-compulsory-requirements/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:48:51 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=15500 Garments This standard applies to the following types of garments:
  1. all types of garments, whether made of textile, plastics, plastics-coated fabric, suede, grain leather, furs or any combination of these materials, and including the following
    • school uniforms;
    • hosiery;
    • neckwear;
    • headgear;
    • fashion gloves, mittens and mitts;
    • cloth diapers;
    • swim wear;
    • waterproof rain wear; and
This standard does not apply to bespoke garments, personal protective wear and footwear. Textiles This standard applies to the following textiles: a) textiles sold by length, (retail and or bulk), including narrow fabrics or fents; b) household textile articles; EXAMPLE: Draperies, floor coverings, furnishing, beddings, handkerchiefs, towels and pillow cases. c) threads; and d) any textile article which is sold with a clear indication that it is a remnant, irregular, second, reject, damaged or used; This standard does not apply to hair pieces, accessories, smart textiles, industrial textiles, ropes, fabric tapes, any piece of mosquito netting, cord yarn, ribbons or any other narrow width fabrics that are less than 15 cm in width. Chemical composition This standard applies to the chemical composition of garments and textiles as it pertains to formaldehydes and azo dyes. Status: Current | Published: 2021 | Replaces: TTS 76: Part 3:2007 and TTS 76: Part 7:2008  ]]> This standard establishes compulsory requirements for the labelling and chemical composition of garments and textiles.

Garments

This standard applies to the following types of garments:

  1. all types of garments, whether made of textile, plastics, plastics-coated fabric, suede, grain leather, furs or any combination of these materials, and including the following
    • school uniforms;
    • hosiery;
    • neckwear;
    • headgear;
    • fashion gloves, mittens and mitts;
    • cloth diapers;
    • swim wear;
    • waterproof rain wear; and

This standard does not apply to bespoke garments, personal protective wear and footwear.

Textiles

This standard applies to the following textiles:

a) textiles sold by length, (retail and or bulk), including narrow fabrics or fents;

b) household textile articles;

EXAMPLE: Draperies, floor coverings, furnishing, beddings, handkerchiefs, towels and pillow cases.

c) threads; and

d) any textile article which is sold with a clear indication that it is a remnant, irregular, second, reject, damaged or used;

This standard does not apply to hair pieces, accessories, smart textiles, industrial textiles, ropes, fabric tapes, any piece of mosquito netting, cord yarn, ribbons or any other narrow width fabrics that are less than 15 cm in width.

Chemical composition

This standard applies to the chemical composition of garments and textiles as it pertains to formaldehydes and azo dyes.

]]> TTPAS 1:2021, Non-Medical Face Masks – Specification https://gottbs.com/product/ttpas-12021-non-medical-face-masks-specification/ Sat, 03 Apr 2021 20:01:14 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=13977
  • folded without stitching;
  • medical; and
  • elastomeric particulate respirators.
    • The PAS does not address flame resistance, high-heat, electrical arc or related hazards. Status: Current | Published: 2021]]>     This Publicly Available Specification (PAS) outlines minimum requirements for performance, labelling, construction and testing of non-medical face masks. These non-medical face masks are intended to reduce the risk of general transmission of infectious agents but do not fall under the ambit of personal protective equipment (PPE).

    It covers non-medical face masks made out of paper, plastic, fabric or any other materials (synthetic or natural) that are disposable or reusable. It also applies to non-medical face masks that are stitched or bonded by any other methods.

    This PAS does not apply to the following types of face masks:

    1. folded without stitching;
    2. medical; and
    3. elastomeric particulate respirators.

    The PAS does not address flame resistance, high-heat, electrical arc or related hazards.

    ]]>         TTS 76:Part 9:2008, Labelling – Part 9: Footwear – Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/tts-76part-92008-labelling-part-9-footwear-requirements/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:40:16 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12494 Current (Under Review) | Published: 2008 | Replaces: TTS 76:Part 9:1998]]> Scope:
    This standard applies to the labelling of all footwear whether new, used or seconds, that are offered for sale to the public in Trinidad and Tobago.

    Status: Current (Under Review) | Published: 2008 | Replaces: TTS 76:Part 9:1998

    ]]>         TTS 76:Part 7:2008, Textiles – Labelling and Advertising – Requirements (1st Revision) https://gottbs.com/product/tts-76part-72008-textiles-labelling-and-advertising-requirements-1st-revision/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:28:13 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12491 Withdrawn | Published: 2008 | Replaced by: TTCS 10:2021 ]]> Scope:
    This standard prescribes the requirements for the labelling and advertising of textiles and certain consumer textile products. It applies to:
    a) textiles with labels affixed to them, sold at retail or wholesale outlets;
    b) household textile articles;
    c) textile goods used in institutions and households;
    d) textiles sold by length (including narrow fabrics);
    e) articles used for stuffing, filling, padding, threads and cordage; and
    f) the description of textiles used in advertisement.

    The standard does not apply to:
    a) the labelling of garments, hair pieces and all other items of wearing apparel, costumes, accessories and fents;
    b) a textile product that is sold to a government or statutory agency or to an educational or religious institution, where the purchaser has specified the textile or fibres to be supplied;
    c) any textile article sold with a clear indication that it is a remnant, irregular, second, reject, damaged or secondhand;
    d) thread packaged for industrial users ; and
    e) textile products sold to any individual or any organization under a contractual agreement.

    Status: Withdrawn | Published: 2008 | Replaced by: TTCS 10:2021

    ]]>         TTS 76: Part 3:2007, Requirements for Labelling – Part 3: Labelling of Garments (2nd Revision) https://gottbs.com/product/tts-76-part-32007-requirements-for-labelling-part-3-labelling-of-garments-2nd-revision/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:14:12 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12485 Withdrawn | Published: 2007 | Replaced by: TTCS 10:2021]]> Scope:
    Applies to the labelling of all garments offered for sale in Trinidad and Tobago. It is applicable to the labelling of all types of garments, whether made of textile, plastics, plastic-coated fabric, suede or grain, leather, furs or any combination of these materials, including school uniforms, hosiery, neckwear, headgear, fashion gloves, mittens and mitts, cloth diapers, handkerchiefs, swim wear and waterproof rain wear. Although labelling requirements outlined herein applies, this standard does not prescribe requirements for labelling of:
    a) children’s nightclothes for fire hazard; or
    b) personal protective wear for performance and other requirements.

    Status: Withdrawn | Published: 2007 | Replaced by: TTCS 10:2021

    ]]>         TTS 625:2013, Garment Construction – Requirements (1st Revision) https://gottbs.com/product/tts-6252013-garment-construction-requirements-1st-revision/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:00:59 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12480 Scope: The standard specifies requirements for garment construction. It includes requirements for various components, features, constructional details, finishing, and presentation of outerwear and underwear garments. This standard applies to the following adult and children garments: a) coats - including jackets, jac-suits tops and bush jackets; b) dresses; c) shirts - including blouses; d) skirts; e) trousers - including, pants, shorts, culottes; f) sleepwear including pyjamas and nightgowns; g) foundation garments -including panties, bras, briefs, lingerie and active wear; h) swimwear; and i) crochet garments. Status: Current | Published: 2013  | Replaces: TTS 21 60 401 - 1985]]> Scope:

    The standard specifies requirements for garment construction. It includes requirements for various components, features, constructional details, finishing, and presentation of outerwear and underwear garments.

    This standard applies to the following adult and children garments:

    a) coats – including jackets, jac-suits tops and bush jackets;
    b) dresses;
    c) shirts – including blouses;
    d) skirts;
    e) trousers – including, pants, shorts, culottes;
    f) sleepwear including pyjamas and nightgowns;
    g) foundation garments -including panties, bras, briefs, lingerie and active wear;
    h) swimwear; and
    i) crochet garments.

    Status: Current | Published: 2013  | Replaces: TTS 21 60 401 – 1985

    ]]>         TTS 578:2019, Guide to the Selection of Fabrics (1st Revision) https://gottbs.com/product/tts-5782019-guide-to-the-selection-of-fabrics-1st-revision/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:22:01 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12439 Current | Published: 2019 | Replaces: TTS 578:2001]]> Scope:
    This National Standard provides guidelines for the selection of fabrics for varied uses including apparel, accessories, uniforms, household purposes, art and craft and industrial purposes. It also includes information on the components of fabrics, fabric construction, sustainable fabrics and finishes.

    This standard does not apply to garment construction.

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