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children’s apparel
TakeThe
Next Step
Learn more about important product
safety considerations when selling
children’s apparel by accessing
one or more of the following
webinars. These are free to PPAI
members and nonmembers.
PRODUCT SAFETY
Focus On Tracking Labels
Speakers: Anne Stone, Director of
Public Affairs, PPAI; Susan DeRagon,
Senior Technical Consultant, UL
Webinar Overview: Learn what your
obligations are and what information
needs to be included in order to
comply with federal regulations.
This webinar will discuss tracking
label requirements, recordkeeping
requirements, and how a distributor
becomes a manufacturer.
PRODUCT SAFETY
Ink Testing Protocols
Speakers: Anne Stone, Director of
Public Affairs, PPAI; Andrew Farhat,
Vice President of Product Integrity,
Kids II
Webinar Overview: To mitigate the
costs associated with third-party
testing the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) introduced
the Component Part Testing Rule.
Learn how this rule allows domestic
manufacturers and importers to
certify that the inks they are using to
comply with CPSIA regulations.
Register at and click
on Education and E-Learning.
The Sport-Tek® Youth Sport-Wick ® color block
hooded pullover combines color print accents
with Sport-Wick moisture-wicking technology. In
addition to a cordless hood, taped neck, self-
fabric cuffs and hem and a front pouch pocket,
it features a sublimated digital CamoHex pattern
on the inner sleeves, side panels and hood lining
for extra style. Made of eight-ounce, 100-percent
polyester, the hoodie can be machine washed cold,
tumble dried low and decorated as directed for
polyester performance fabrics. It comes in five color
combinations and in youth sizes XS-XL.
Transfer Express
Made from 50/50 cotton and
polyester, this CPSIA-compliant,
5.6-ounce pre-shrunk Dri-Power
Active Youth T-Shirt features
advanced moisture management
performance to help kids stay drier
while they play. A tear-away label,
shoulder-to-shoulder taping, and
two-needle hemmed sleeves and
bottom, make this shirt durable
enough for rough and tumble play.
Jerzees / UPIC: CROS0002
The Youth Glitter French Terry Hoodie is
constructed of eight-ounce, 55-percent
cotton, 25-percent Lurex, 20-percent
polyester French terry fabric. Perfect for
cheer, dance, team, spirit, resort and casual
wear, the hoodie has glitter thread that is
knit and cover stitched throughout the fabric
for extra bling. This unique fashion hoodie
is available in four colors: black, Maui blue,
wildberry and oxford, and in youth sizes S-L.
J. America (Wholesale Blanks Division)
UPIC: Blanks
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