Textile Names Order, 2000

L.N. 185 of 2000

QUALITY CONTROL

(EXPORTS, IMPORTS AND LOCAL GOODS) ACT

(CAP. 225)

Textile Names Order, 2000

(Order No. 46 of 2000)

IN exercise of the powers conferred by article 3 of the Quality

Control (Exports, Imports and Local Goods) Act, the Malta Standards

Authority has made the following order:-

1 The title of this Order is the Textile Names Order, 2000 and

may be referred to as Order No. 46 of 2000.

1.2 This Mandatory Order shall come into effect as from the 1st

January, 2001 provided that stock invoiced or delivered to the retailer

before that date and which complies with the Wearing Apparel Labelling

Order, 1989, or with the Bed Linen Labelling Order, 1990, shall not be

subject to the measures in this Order until the 1st January, 2003.

Table of Textile Fibres

Nos

Fibre description

Name

wooJl

fibre from sheep's or lambs' fleeces (Ovis aries)

alpaca, llama, camel,

hair of the following animals: alpaca, llama,

kashmir, mohair, angora,

camel, kashmir goat, angora goat, vicuna, yak,

vicuna, yak, guanaco,

guanaco, cashgora goat (a cross between the

cashgora, beaver, otter,

kashmir goat and the angora goat), beaver,

otter

followed or not by the name

"wool" or "hair")

animal or horsehair, with or hair of the various animals not mentioned

without an indication of the under 1 or 2

kind of animal (e.g. cattle

hair, common goat hair,

horsehair)

fibre obtained exclusively from silk-secreting

silk

insects

fibre obtained from the bolls of the cotton

cotton

plant (Gossypium)

fibre obtained from the inside of the kapok

kapok

fruit (Ceiba pentandra)

fibre obtained from the bast of the flax plant

flax

(Linum usitatissimum)

fibre obtained from the bast of hemp

true hemp

(Cannabis sativa)

fibre obtained from the bast of Corchorus

jute

oilitorius and Corchorus capsularis. For the

purposes of this Order, bast fibres obtained

from the following species shall be treated in

the same way as jute: Hibiscus cannabinus,

Hibiscus sabdariffa, Abultilon avicennae,

Urena lobata, Urena sinuata

l1be name "wool" in item I of this Schedule may also be used to indicate a mixture of fibres from sheep's or lambs' fleeces and

the hairs listed in the third column of item 2.

This provision is applicable to the textile products listed in paragraphs 6.1 to 6.5 and to those referred to in paragraphs 6.6 to 6.10,

provided that the latter are partly composed of the fibres listed in items I and 2.

Name

Fibre description

Nos

fibre obtained from the sheathing leaf of Musa

abaca (Manila hemp)

textilis

fibre obtained from the leaves of Stipa

alfa

tenacissima

fibre obtained from the fruit of Cocos nucifera

coir (coconut)

fibre obtained from the bast of Cytisus

broom

scoparius and/or Spartium Junceum

fibre obtained from the bast of Boehmeria

ramie

nivea and Boehmeria tenacissima

fibre obtained from the leaves of agave

sisal

sisalana

Sunn

fibre from the bast of Crotalaria juncea

Henequen

fibre from the bast of Agave Fourcroydes

Maguey

fibre from the bast of Agave Cantala

acetate

cellulose acetate fibre wherein less than 92%

but at least 74% of the hydroxyl groups are

acetylated

alginate

fibre obtained from metallic salts of alginic acid

cupro (cupramrnonium

regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by the

rayon)

cupramrnonium process

modal

a regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by a

modified viscose process having a high

breaking force and high wet modulus. The

breaking force (Bc) in the conditioned state

and the force (Bm) required to produce an

elongation of 5% in the wet state are

B (CN) ~ 1.3 ~T + 2T

Be m (CN) ~ 0.5 ~T

where T is the mean linear density in decitex

protein 2

fibre obtained from natural protein substances

regenerated and stabilised through the action

of chemical agents

The word "fibre" is understood.

Name

Nos

Fibre description

triacetate

cellulose acetate fibre wherein at least 92%

of the hydroxyl groups are acetylated

viscose

regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by the

viscose process for filament and discontinuous

fibre

acrylic 2

fibre formed of linear macromolecules

comprising at least 85% (by mass) in the chain

of the acrylonitrilic pattern

chlorofibre

fibre fonned of linear macromolecules having

in their chain more than 50% by mass of

chlorinated vinyl or chlorinated vinylidene

monomeric units

fluorofibre

fibre fonned of linear macromolecules made

from fluorocarbon aliphatic monomers

modacrylic 2

fibre fonned oflinear macromolecules having

in the chain more than 50% and less than 85%

(by mass) of the acrylonitrilic pattern

polyamide or nylon 2

fibre formed from synthetic linear

macromolecules having in the chain recurring

amide linkages of which at least 85% are

joined to aliphatic or cycloaliphatic units

fibre formed from synthetic linear

Aramid

macromolecules made up of aromatic groups

joined by amide or imide linkages, of which

at least 85% are joined directly to two aromatic

rings and with the number of imide linkages,

if the latter are present, not exceeding the

number of amide linkages

fibre formed from synthetic linear

Polyimide

macromolecules having in the chain recurring

imide units

a regenerated cellulose fibre obtained by

LyocelP

dissolution, and an organic solvent spinning

process, without fonnation of derivatives

word "fibre" is understood.

2 The

It is understood that an "organic solvent" means essentially a mixrure of organic chemicals and water.

Fibre description

Name

Nos

fibre formed of linear macromolecules

comprising at least 85% (by mass) in the chain

polyester

of an ester of a diol and terephthalic acid

fibre formed of un-substituted aliphatic

polyethylene

saturated hydrocarbon linear macromolecules

fibre formed of an aliphatic saturated

polypropylene 2

hydrocarbon linear macromolecule where one

carbon atom in two carries a methyl side chain

in an isotactic disposition and without further

substitution

fibre formed of linear macromolecules having

polycarbamide

in the chain the recurring ureylene (NH-CO-

NH) functional group

fibre formed of linear macromolecules

polyurethane 2

composed ofchains with the recurring urethane

functional group

fibre formed of linear macromolecules whose

vinylal

chain is constituted by poly(vinyl alcohol) with

differing levels of acetalization

fibre formed of acrylonitrile terpolymer, a

trivinyF

chlorinated vinyl monomer and a third vinyl

monomer, none of which represents as much

as 50% of the total mass

elastofibre composed of natural or synthetic

elastodiene 2

polyisoprene, or composed of one or more

dienes polymerised with or without one or

more vinyl monomers and which, when

stretched to three times its original length and

released, recovers rapidly and substantially to

its initial length

elastofibre composed of at least 85% (by mass)

elastane

of a segmented polyurethane, and which, when

stretched to three times its original length and

released, recovers rapidly and substantially to

its initial length

, The word "fibre" is understood.

Name

Fibre description

glass fibre

fibre made of glass

name corresponding to the fibres obtained from miscellaneous or new

material of which the fibres materials not listed above

are composed, e.g. metal

(metallic, metallized),

asbestos, paper, followed or

not by the word "yarn" or

"fibre"

1 This Mandatory Order shall apply to textile products as

defined in this Mandatory Order.

2.2

The following shall be treated in the same way as textile

products and shall be subject to the provisions of this Mandatory Order

-

products containing at least 80 % by weight of textile fibres;

- furniture, umbrella and sunshade coverings containing at

least 80 % by weight of textile components;

- the textile components of multi-layer floor coverings, of

mattresses and of camping goods, and warm linings of footwear,

gloves, mittens and mitts, provided such parts or linings constitute

at least 80 % by weight of the complete article;

- textiles incorporated in other products and forming an

integral part thereof, where their composition is specified.

2.3

The provisions of this Mandatory Order shall apply without

prejudice to the application of the provisions in force on the protection

of industrial and commercial property, on indications of provenance,

marks of origin and the prevention of unfair competition.

The provisions of this Mandatory Order shall not apply to

textile products which

1. are intended for export;

2. enter Malta, under customs control, for transit purposes;

Agreed Allowances used to calculate the Mass of Fibres contained in a Textile

Product

Fibre No.

Fibres

Percentages

1-2

Wool and animal hair

combed fibres

are imported for inward processing;

Products which are not subject to Mandatory Labelling or Marking

1. Sleeve-supporting armbands

2. Watch straps of textile materials

3. Labels and badges

4. Stuffed pan-holders of textile materials

5. Coffee cosy covers

6. Tea cosy covers

7. Sleeve protectors

8. Muffs other than in pile fabric

9. Artificial flowers

10. Pin cushions

11. Painted canvas

12. Textile products for base and underlying fabrics and stiffenings

13. Felts

Old made-up textile products, where explicitly stated to be such

14.

15. Gaiters

16. Packagings, not new and sold as such

17. Felt hats

18. Containers which are soft and without foundation, saddlery, of textile materials

19. Travel goods of textile materials

20. Hand-embroidered tapestries, finished or unfinished, and materials for their

production, inclu~ling embroidery yarns, sold separately from the canvas and

specially presented for use in such tapestries

are contracted out to persons working in their own homes,

or to independent firms that make up work from materials supplied

without the property therein being transferred for consideration.

3.1 For the purpose of this Mandatory Order, the following

definitions shall apply, unless the context otherwise requires -

3.1.1 "textile products" means any raw, semi-worked,

worked, semi-manufactured, manufactured, semi-made-up or

made-up products which are exclusively composed of textile fibres,

regardless of the mixing or assembly process employed;

3.1.2

"textile fibre" means

- a unit of matter characterised by its flexibility,

fineness and high ratio of length to maximum transverse

dimension, whii.:h render it suitable for textile applications,

- flexible strips or tubes, of which the apparent width

does not exceed 5 mm, including strips cut from wider strips

or films, produced from the substances used for the

manufacture of the fibres listed under items 19 to 41 in the

First Schedule and suitable for textile applications;

3.1.3 "apparent width" means the width of the strip or tube

when folded, flattened, compressed or twisted, or the average width

where the width is not uniform;

3.1.4 "test sample" means a sample of a suitable size for

analysis, taken from laboratory bulk samples in tum taken from a

batch of articles for analysis;

3.1.5 "test specimen" means that part of the test sample

required to give an individual test result.

4.1 Textile products may be marketed, either before or during

their industrial processing or at any of the distribution stages, only where

such products comply with the provisions of this Mandatory Order.

Products for which only Inclusive Labelling or Marking is Obligatory

1. Floorcloths

2. Cleaning cloths

3. Edgings and trimmings

4. Passementerie

5. Belts

6. Braces

7. Suspenders and garters

8. Shoe and boot laces

9. Ribbons

10. Elastic

11. New packaging sold as such

12. Packing string and agricultural twine; string, cordage and ropes other than those

falling within item 38 of the Third Schedule 5

13. Table mats

14. Handkerchiefs

15. Bun nets and hair nets

16. Ties and bow ties for children

17. Bibs; washgloves and face flannels

18. Sewing, mending and embroidery yarns presented for retail sale in small quantities

with a net weight of 1 gram or less

19. Tape for curtains and blinds and shutters

S For the products falling within this item and sold in cut lengths, the inclusive labelling shall be that of the reel. 1be cordage

and ropes falling within this item include those used in mountaineering and water sports.

FlFfH SCHEDULE

Methods of Analysis

PART 1

Methods for the Quantitative Analysis ofBinary Textile Fibre Mixtures

1. The methods for the quantitative analysis of certain binary textile fibre mixtures,

including the preparation of test samples and test specimens, shall be those laid down

in Directive 96n3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

2. Any laboratory responsible for the testing of binary mixtures for which there is no

uniform method of analysis established by the European Community shall determine

the composition of such mixtures by using any valid method at its disposal, indicating

in the analysis report the result obtained and, in so far as this is known, the degree of

accuracy of the method used.

PART 2

Methodsfor the Quantitative Analysis of Ternary Fibre Mixtures

3. The methods for the quantitative analysis of ternary fibre mixtures, including the

preparation of test samples and test specimens, shall be those laid down in Council

Directive 73/44/EEC.

4. Any laboratory responsible for the testing of ternary mixtures shall show in the

test report all the factors mentioned in point V of Annex 1 of Council Directive 73/441

EEC.

1 The names and descriptions of fibres referred to in paragraph

3.1.2 are listed in the First Schedule.

5.2 Use of the names appearing in the table in the First Schedule

shall be reserved for fibres whose nature is specified under the same

item of that table.

5.3 None of these names may be used for any other fibre, whether

on their own or as a root or as an adjective, in any language whatsoever.

5.4 The word "silk" may not be used to indicate the shape or

particular presentation in continuous yarn of textile fibres.

1 No textile product may be described as "100 %", "pure" or

"all" unless it is exclusively composed of the same fibre; no similar

term may be used.

6.2 A textile product may contain up to 2% by weight of other

fibres, provided this quantity is justified on technical grounds and is

not added as a matter of routine. This tolerance shall be increased to 5 %

in the case of textile products which have undergone a carding process.

6.3

A wool product may be described as

-

"suf vergni",

-

"fleece wool" or "virgin wool",

-

"lana vergine" or "lana di tosa",

only if it is composed exclusively of a fibre which has not previously

been incorporated in a finished product, which has not been subjected

to any spinning and/or felting processes other than those required in the

manufacture of that product, and which has not been damaged by

treatment or use.

6.4 Without prejudice to paragraph 6.3, the names referred to

therein may be used to describe wool contained in a fibre mixture when

(a) all the wool contained in that mixture satisfies the

requirements defined in paragraph 6.3;

this wool accounts for not less than 25 % of the total

(b)

weight of the mixture;

(c) in the case of a scribbled mixture, the wool is mixed

with only one other fibre.

In the case referred to in this paragraph, the full percentage

composition must be given.

6.5 The tolerance justified on technical grounds connected with

manufacture shall be limited to 0.3% of fibrous impurities in the case

of the products referred to in paragraphs 6.3 and 6.4. including wool

products which have undergone a carding process.

6.6 A textile product composed of two or more fibres, one of

which accounts for at least 85 % of the total weight, shall be designated

- by the name of the latter fibre followed by its percentage

by weight. or

- by the name ofthe latter fibre followed by the words "85%

minimum", or

-

by the full percentage composition of the product.

6.7 A textile product composed of two or more fibres, none of

which accounts for as much as 85 % of the total weight, shall be

designated by the name and percentage by weight of at least the two

main fibres, followed by the names of the other constituent fibres in

descending order of weight, with or without an indication of their

percentage by weight. However

(a) fibres which separately account for less than 10 % of the

total weight of a product may be collectively designated by the term

"other fibres", followed by the total percentage by weight;

(b) where the name of a fibre which accounts for less than 10 ~

of the total weight of a product is specified, the full percentage

composition of that product shall be given.

6.8 Products having a pure cotton warp and a pure flax weft in

which the percentage of flax accounts for not less than 40 ~ of the total

weight ofthe unsized fabric may be given the name "cotton linen union"

which must be accompanied by the composition specification "pure

cotton warp - pure flax weft".

6.9 In the case oftextile products intended for the end consumer.

in the percentage compositions specified in paragraphs 6.6, 6.7, 6.8

and 6.10

(a) a quantity of extraneous fibres of up to 2 ~ of the total

be tolerated,

weight • of the textile product

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matter of routine; this tolerance shall be increased to 5 % in the

case of products which have undergone a carding process and shall

be without prejudice to the tolerance referred to in paragraph 6.5;

(b) a manufacturing tolerance of 3 % shall be permitted

between the stated fibre percentages and the percentages obtained

from analysis, in relation to the total weight of fibres shown on the

label; such tolerance shall also be applied to fibres which, in

accordance with paragraph 6.7, are listed in descending order of

weight with no indication of their percentage. This tolerance shall

also apply to paragraph 6.4(b).

On analysis, the tolerances shall be calculated separately; the total

weight to be taken into account in calculating the tolerance referred to

in (b) shall be that of the fibres of the finished product less the weight

of any extraneous fibres found when applying the tolerance referred to

in (a).

The addition of the tolerances referred to in (a) and (b) shall be

pennitted only if any extraneous fibres found by analysis, when applying

the tolerance referred to in (a), prove to be of the same chemical type as

one or more of the fibres shown on the label.

In the case of particular products for which the manufacturing

process requires tolerances higher than those given in (a) and (b), higher

tolerances may be authorised by the Minister when the conformity of

the product is checked pursuant to paragraph 8.1 only in exceptional

cases and where adequate justification is provided by the manufacturer.

6.10 The term "mixed fibres" or the term "unspecified textile

composition" may be used for any product the composition of which

cannot easily be stated at the time of manufacture.

6.11 Without prejudice to the tolerances laid down in paragraph

6.2, paragraph 6.5 and paragraph 6.9, visible, isolable fibres which are

purely decorative and do not exceed 7% of the weight of the finished

product need not be mentioned in the fibre compositions provided for

in paragraphs 6.1 and 6.2 and paragraphs 6.6 to 6.10; the same shall

apply to fibres (e.g. metallic fibres) which are incorporated in order to

obtain an antistatic effect and which do not exceed 2 % of the weight of

the finished product. In the case of the products referred to in paragraph

6.8, such percentages shall be calculated not on the weight of the fabric

but on the weight of the warp and that of the weft separately.

Labelling of textile

1 Textile products within the meaning of this Mandatory Order products.

shall be labelled or marked whenever they are put on the market for

production or commercial purposes; this labelling or marking may be

replaced or supplemented by accompanying commercial documents

when the products are not being offered for sale to the end consumer, or

when they are delivered in performance of an order placed by the

Government of Malta or another public entity.

7.2 (a) The names, descriptions and particulars as to textile fibre

content referred to in paragraphs 5.1 to 6.10 and in the First Schedule

shall be clearly indicated in the commercial documents. This requirement

shall, in particular, preclude the use of abbreviations in sales contracts,

bills and invoices; however, a mechanized processing code may be used,

provided that code is explained in the same document.

(b) The names, descriptions and particulars as to textile

fibres content referred to in paragraphs 5.1 to 6.10 and in the First

Schedule shall be indicated in clear, legible and uniform print when

textile products are offered for sale or sold to the consumer, and in

particular in catalogues and trade literature, on packagings, on labels

and on markings. Particulars and information other than those provided

for by this Mandatory Order shall be quite separate. This provision shall

not apply to trade marks or to the name of the undertaking which may

be given immediately before or after particulars provided for by this

Mandatory Order. If, however, when a textile product is offered for sale

or is sold to the consumtr as referred to in the first subparagraph, a

trade mark or a name of an undertaking is indicated which contains, on

its own or as an adjective or as a root, one of the names listed in the

First Schedule or a name liable to be confused therewith, the trade mark

or the name of an undertaking must be immediately preceded or followed

by the names, descriptions and particulars as to textile fibre content

referred to in paragraphs 5.1 to 6.10 and in the First Schedule, in clear

and legible print.

(c) When textile products are offered for sale or are sold to

the end consumer in Malta, the labelling and marking required by

paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 shall be made in at least one of the following

langauges: Maltese, English, Italian.

In the case of bobbins, reels, skeins, balls or any other small

quantity of sewing, mending and embroidery yarns, the language

requirement provided for in the first subparagraph shall be obligatory

only in the case of inclusive labelling on packaging or displays. Without

prejudice to the cases referred to in item 18 of the Fourth Schedule,

individual items may be labelled in anyone of the official languages of

the European Community.

7.3 Any textile product composed of two or more components

which have different fibre contents shall bear a label stating the fibre

content of each component Such labelling shall not be compulsory for

components representing less than 30 % of the total weight of the

product, excluding main linings.

7.4 Where two or more textile products have the same fibre

content and normally form a single unit, they need bear only one label.

7.5

Without prejudice to the provisions of paragraph 7.9

(a) the fibre composition of the following corsetry articles

shall be indicated by stating the composition of tile whole product

or that of the components listed below either inclusively or

separately

- for brassieres: the outside and inside fabric of the

cups and back,

- for corsets: the front, rear and side stiffening panels,

- for corselets: the outside and inside fabric oftile ~

the front and rear stiffening panels and the side panels.

The fibre composition of corsetry articles other than those

listed in the first subparagraph shall be indicated by stating

the composition of the whole product or, either inclusively or

separately, the composition of the various components of the

articles; such labelling shall not be compulsory for

components representing less than 10'J> of the total weight of

the product

The separate labelling of tile various parts of the said

corsetry articles shall be carried out in such a way that the

end consumer can easily understand to which part of the

product the particulars on the label refer;

(b) the fibre composition of etch-printed textiles shall be

given for the product as a whole and may be indicated by statiDg,

separately, the composition of tile base fabric and that of the etched

parts. These components must be mentioned by name;

(c) the fibre composition of embroidered textiles shall be

given for the product as a whole and may be indicated by statiDg,

separately, the composition of the base fabric and that of the

embroidery yam; these components must be mentioned by name;

if the embroidered parts amount to less than 10 % of the surface

area of the product, only the composition of the base fabric need

be stated;

(d) the fibre composition of yarns consisting of a core and

a cover made up of different fibres, and offered for sale as such to

the consumer, shall be given for the product as a whole and may

be indicated by stating the composition of the core and the cover

separately; these components must be mentioned by name;

(e) the fibre composition of velvet and plush textiles, or of

textiles resembling velvet or plush, shall be given for the whole

product and, where the product comprises a distinct backing and a

use-surface composed of different fibres, may be stated separately

for these two parts, which must be mentioned by name;

(f) the composition of floor coverings and carpets of which

the backing and the use-surface are composed of different fibres

may be stated for the use-surface alone, which must be mentioned

by name.

7.6

By way of derogation from the provisions of paragraphs

7.1 to 7.5

(a) in the case of textile products listed in the Third Schedule

which are at one of the stages referred to in paragraph 3.1.1, there

shall not be a requirement for any labelling or marking bearing the

name or composition. However, the provisions of paragraphs 7.1

to 7.5 shall apply where such products bear a label or marking

giving the name or composition, or a trade mark or name of an

undertaking which incorporates, on its own or as an adjective or

as a root, either one of the names listed in the First Schedule or a

name liable to be confused therewith;

(b) where textile products listed in the Fourth Schedule are

of the same type and composition, they may be offered for sale

together under an inclusive label giving the composition particulars

laid down by this Mandatory Order;

(c) the composition of textile products sold by the metre

need be shown only on the length or roll offered for sale.

7.7 The products referred to in (b) and (c) of paragraph 7.6 shall

be offered for sale in such a way that the end consumer can fully acquaint

himself with the composition of these products.

7.8 Any infonnation supplied when textile products are placed

on the market must not be liable to be confused with the names and

particulars laid down by this Mandatory Order.

7.9 For the purposes of applying paragraph 7.1 and the other

provisions of this Mandatory Order relating to the labelling of textile

products, the fibre percentages referred to in paragraphs 6.1 to 6.10

shall be determined without taking account of the following items -

1. for all textile products

- non-textile parts, selvedges, labels and badges,

edgings and trimmings not forming an integral part of the

product, buttons and buckles covered with textile materials,

accessories, decorations, non-elastic ribbons, elastic threads

and bands added at specific and limited points of the product

and, subject to the conditions specified in paragraph 6.11,

visible, isolable fibres which are purely decorative and

antistatic fibres;

2. (a) for floor coverings and carpets: all components other

than the use-surface;

(b) for upholstery fabrics: binding and filling warps

and wefts which do not form part of the use-surface;

for hangings and curtains: binding and filling warps and wefts

which do not form part of the right side of the fabric;

(c) for other textile products: base or underlying

fabrics, stiffenings and reinforcements, inter-linings and

canvas backings, stitching and assembly threads unless they

replace the warp and/or weft of the fabric, fillings not having

an insulating function and, subject to paragraph 7.3, linings.

For the purposes of this provision

- the base or underlying material of textile

products which serve as a backing for the use-surface,

in particular in blankets and double fabrics, and the

backings of velvet or plush fabrics and kindred products

shall not be regarded as backings to be removed.

- "stiffenings and reinforcements" mean the yarns

or materials added at specific and limited points of the

textile products to strengthen them or to give them

stiffness or thickness.

3. fatty substances, binders, weightings, sizings and

dressings, impregnating products, additional dyeing and

printing products and other textile processing products. In

the absence of other provisions, all necessary measures shall

be taken so as to ensure that these items are not present in

quantities liable to mislead the consumer.

1 Checks on whether the composition of textile products is in

conformity with the information supplied in accordance with this

Mandatory Order shall be carried out by the methods of analysis

specified in the Fifth Schedule. For this purpose, the fibre percentages

in paragraphs 6.1 to 6.10 shall be determined by applying to the

anhydrous mass of each fibre the appropriate agreed allowance laid

down in the Second Schedule, after having removed the items referred

to in paragraphs 7.9 (1), (2) and (3).

1

The Wearing Apparel Labelling Order, 1989 (M24 of 1989)

and the Bed Linen Labelling Order, 1990 (M29 of 1990) are hereby

repealed.

25

17.W

carded fibres

Animal hair

combed fibres

18.25

17.W

carded fibres

Horsehair

combed fibres

16.00

carded fibres

15.00

Silk

11.00

Cotton

normal fibres

8.50

mercerized fibres

10.50

Kapok

10.90

Flax

12.00

True hemp

12.00

Jute

17.00

Abaca

14.00

Alfa·

14.00

Coir

13.00

Broom

14.00

Ramie (bleached fibre)

8.50

Sisal

14.00

Sunn

12.00

Henequen

14.00

Maguev

14.00

00

Acetate

Alginate

00

Cupro

13.00

13.00

Modal

Protein

17.00

7.00

Triacetate

13.00

Viscose

2.00

Acrylic

2.00

Chlorofibre

0.00

Fluorofibre

2.00

Modacrvlic

• The agreed allowances of 17.00% shall also be applied where it is impossible to ascertain whether the textile product

containing wool and/or animal hair is combed or carded.

Percentages

Fibres

Fibre No.

Polyamide or nylon

6.25

discontinuous fibre

5.75

filament

8.00

Aramid

Polyimide

3.50

13.00

Lyocell

Polyester

1.50

discontinuous fibre

filament

1.50

Polyethylene

1.50

Polypropylene

2.00

Polycarbamide

2.00

Polyurethane

discontinuous fibre

3.50

filament

3.00

Vinylal

5.00

Trivinyl

3.00

Elastodiene

1.00

Elastane

1.50

Glass fibre

with an average diameter of over 5 (m

2.00

with an average diameter of 5 (m or less

3.00

Metal fibre

2.00

Metallized fibre

2.00

Asbestos

2.00

Paper yarn

13.75

Slide fasteners

Buttons and buckles covered with textile materials

Book covers of textile materials

24. Toys

Textile parts of footwear, excepting warm linings

Table mats having several components and a surface area of not more than 500 cm 2

26.

Oven gloves and cloths

Egg cosies

Make-up cases

Tobacco pouches of textile fabric

Spectacle, cigarette and cigar, lighter and comb cases of textile fabric

Protective requisites for sports with the exception of gloves

Toilet cases

Shoe cleaning cases

Funeral items

Disposable articles, with the exception of wadding

For the purposes of this Order, textile articles designed to be used once only or

for a limited time, and the normal use of which precludes any restoring for

subsequent use for the same or a similar purpose, are to be regarded as disposable

Textile articles subject to the rules of the European Pharmacopoeia and covered

by a reference to those rules, non-disposable bandages for medical and orthopaedic

use and orthopaedic textile articles in general

Textile articles including cordage, ropes and string, subject to item 12 of the

Fourth Schedule, normally intended-

(a) for use as equipment components in the manufacture and processing of

goods;

(b) for incorporation in machines, installations (e.g. for heating, air

conditioning or lighting), domestic and other appliances, vehicles and

other means of transport, or for their operation, maintenance or

equipment, other than tarpaulin covers and textile motor vehicle

accessories sold separately from the vehicle

Textile articles for protection and safety purposes such as safety belts, parachutes,

life-jackets, emergency chutes, fire-fighting devices, bulletproof waistcoats and

special protective garments (e.g. protection against fire, chemical substances or

other safety hazards)

Air-supported structures (e.g. sports halls, exhibition stands or storage facilities),

provided that particulars of the performances and technical specifications ofthese

articies are supplied

Animal clothing

Flags and banners