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NARROW ELASTICS CATEGORY

HANESBRANDS MATERIAL MANUAL

QUALITY EGINEERING MANAGER: JULIE BROGDEN

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NARROW ELASTICS CATEGORY

Narrow Elastics Category ......................................................................................................................... 1
Objective ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Products Within This Category ............................................................................................................. 2
Corporate Quality Communications ..................................................................................................... 2
Additional HBI Group Communications ................................................................................................ 2
Supplier’s Narrow elastics material Integrity ........................................................................................ 3
Product Changes .................................................................................................................................. 3
Product Traceability ............................................................................................................................. 3
Product Exclusivity ............................................................................................................................... 3
Product Fit for Use ............................................................................................................................... 3
Product Specification ........................................................................................................................... 4
Hanesbrands Supplier Certification ...................................................................................................... 4
General Narrow elastics material Testing Requirements ....................................................................... 4
Compliance Testing .............................................................................................................................. 6
Flex Testing for Narrow Elastics ............................................................................................................ 6
Elongation and Modulus Testing .......................................................................................................... 6
Moisture Management Testing ............................................................................................................ 6
Submitting to Hanesbrands .................................................................................................................. 7
Elastic Testing Requirements ................................................................................................................ 8
Required Testing BY Classification- Woven, Knit, Comez Fabrics ............................................................ 9
Required Testing BY Classification- Strip Rubber or Non Latex ............................................................ 10
Required Testing BY Classification - Underwire Channeling ................................................................. 11
Resources and Useful Links ................................................................................................................ 12
Hanesbrands Corporate and Regional Lab Locations .......................................................................... 12
Revision History ................................................................................................................................. 13

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OBJECTIVE
At Hanesbrands the quality of the narrow elastics materials used to make the products that we sell is
an essential element to the strength and quality of our brands. As a supplier of a narrow elastics
material used to make Hanesbrands apparel, we rely on you to provide us with goods that meet or
exceed the specified narrow elastics material parameters. The purpose of this manual is to provide you
with baseline guidance for meeting our expectations for quality.

PRODUCTS WITHIN THIS CAT EGORY

Products in this category typically consist of textile fabrics and natural or man-made rubber strips less than
250mm/10 inches wide. The products found in this category may be constructed with or without elastomeric
fibers and may be produced by woven, knitted, braided, extrusion or stamped processes. Decorative
elements may be constructed into or applied to fabrics in this category.
PRODUCT CLASSIFICATIONS
• Woven Narrow Elastics
• Knitted Narrow Elastics
• Strip Rubber(Latex and Latex Free)
• Underwire Channeling

CORPORAT E QUALITY CO MMUNICAT IONS

CORPORATE QUALITY & TESTING MANUALS

The Hanesbrands Global Quality Site is critical to understanding the corporate quality related
requirements expected from suppliers. The Corporate Testing Methods detail Hanesbrands testing
procedures. The quality procedures, test methods and other relevant quality documentation are
housed on a SharePoint Site that can be accessed by both internal and external users. The Hanesbrands
Global Quality Site may be accessed using the address below.
https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/SitePages/Home.aspx
Any narrow elastics material supplier that does not have access should contact the Hanesbrands
Manager of Quality Engineering for additional information on obtaining authorization to access this
content. The following must be completed for anyone requiring new access:
• First Name
• Last name
• Company Name
• E-mail Address
• To access the site you must have an active Microsoft account associated with the e-mail address
given for access.

CORPORAT E QUALITY MANAG EMENT

The Corporate Quality Group has assigned Managers and Senior Managers of Quality with
responsibilities that align along our core business units. As a narrow elastics material supplier you may
be providing Hanesbrands with components that we may choose to use across several business units.
In most cases you will work directly with our regional quality or other Hanesbrands Team
representatives. They shall continue to be your primary contacts. However, you may contact the
relevant corporate quality manager for assistance or guidance as needed or as directed. The corporate
quality contacts are as follows:

UNDERWEAR, SOCKS, HOSIERY, BRAS, SEAMLESS AND INTIMATE APPAREL

Charlie Brown-email: Charlie.Brown@hanes.com 336-926-1580

ACTIVEWEAR (CHAMPION, HANES, GFS)

Mike O’Hara-email: Mike.Ohara@hanes.com 336-692-4426

ASIA REGION
Htike Oo – e-mail: TheinHtike.Oo@hanes.com

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WESTERN HEMISPHERE
Hector Venegas – e-mail: Hector.Venegas@hanes.com

EL SALVADOR
Sonia Gómez – e-mail: sonia.gomez@hanes.com

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Dessiree Roman – e-mail: Dessiree.Roman@hanes.com

CORPORATE COLOR
Simon Thayil – e-mail: Simon.Thayil@hanes.com 336-251-9572

RAW MATERIALS QUALITY

Gregg Woodcock – e-mail: Gregg.Woodcock@hanes.com 336-655-6128
In addition to the contacts listed here you can access additional quality contact information in
the quality manual.

ADDITIONAL HBI GROUP COMMUNICAT IO NS

Other Hanesbrands Supply Chain Teams will communicate directly with suppliers as well. These HBI
contacts will vary by region, but they will engage suppliers through established communication
channels and relationships.
• HBI Planning Teams will provide specific purchase order guidance.
• HBI Material Specification Teams will provide narrow elastics material specification
development guidance.
• HBI Sourcing Teams will provide guidance and facilitation between mills, contractors and HBI.
• HBI Product Development Teams will provide narrow elastics material development guidance.

SUPPLIER’S NARROW ELASTICS MAT ERIAL INT EGRITY

Hanesbrands expects all narrow elastics material suppliers to have systems in place that ensure the
quality and integrity of the narrow elastics material components used to manufacture the product
being provided to Hanesbrands. In certain markets, evidence of control of incoming component
quality may be required.

PRODUCT CHANGES
Product substitutions, functional manufacturing changes, or yarn changes are not allowed without
alerting Hanesbrands and obtaining written authorization to proceed with changes. Until the changes
are formally approved by Hanesbrands in the form of an updated, revised, or new specification the
current product should be supplied.

PRODUCT TRACEABIL ITY

Hanesbrands expects all narrow elastics material suppliers to have systems in place that allow for
product integrity and traceability. Your product traceability practices must allow any fabric supplied to
Hanesbrands to be traced back to its specific dye lot, narrow elastics material style, country of origin
and purchase request.

PRODUCT EXCLUSIVITY
Hanesbrands requires worldwide exclusivity on decorative patterns, laces and logos customized
exclusively for us. On products where this is the case, an exclusivity agreement or clause will need to
be signed by a legally authorized representative of the narrow elastics material supplier’s company.

PRODUCT FIT FOR USE

Narrow elastics materials are selected for aesthetics, function, and physical performance. Once a
narrow elastics material style is approved for use by Hanesbrands, all future production is expected to
maintain the same composition, aesthetics, function and performance criteria throughout the narrow
elastics material style’s life cycle.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Narrow elastics materials require product specifications. The specification will serve as the agreement
of the expected quality and performance of the product being supplied to Hanesbrands. When
feasible, if we are provided with an existing product specification we will use it. However, this may not
be the case in every instance. We reserve the option to have a specification that is specific to a
product’s intended use and may be different than that originally provided.

SPECIFICATION CHANGES
In the event the agreed upon specification cannot be met once the narrow elastics material is in
production, a supplier may request a material specification revision. It is supplier’s responsibility to
inform Hanesbrands of the specification change request. Until Hanesbrands has approved the
specification changes the supplier should continue to produce to the currently approved specification,
not the proposed.
Narrow elastics materials are selected to meet specific aesthetic, function and performance criteria.
Hanesbrands must first determine if the proposed changes are acceptable for the garment(s) that the
narrow elastics material is used on. Sufficient yardage representing the proposed changes may be
required for testing and evaluation.
Suppliers should work directly with the Hanesbrands Material Specification Team contact that helped
create the original specification. If an appropriate contact is not available, suppliers should contact the
appropriate Quality Manager for guidance.

HANESBRANDS SUPPLIER CERTIFICAT ION

Hanesbrands Quality Resources has initiated a supplier certification process that suppliers may be
asked to participate in. Successfully maintaining the conditions of certification may reduce direct
submitting requirements. Additional information is available on the Hanesbrands Global Quality Site.

GENERAL NARROW ELASTICS MAT ERIAL T ESTING REQUIREMENTS

Hanesbrands expects all narrow elastics material suppliers to provide us with component narrow
elastics materials that meet or exceed the agreed upon performance parameters and shade
requirements. It is the narrow elastics material supplier’s responsibility to conduct sufficient tests and
process checks to ensure this guidance is met.

HANESBRANDS OWNED NARROW ELASTICS MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

Hanesbrands owned narrow elastics material suppliers should follow the guidance established for the
manufacturing operation and in accordance to Hanesbrands Quality Policy and the appropriate Testing
Manual.

INTERNALLY PRODUCED - COMPONENTS - NARROW ELASTICS MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

Research & Development Testing
The Hanesbrands Research and Development teams will work directly with narrow elastics material
suppliers whenever we are considering emergent technologies, chemistries and applications. Any
testing conducted shall be under their specific instructions.
Qualification & Specification Testing
The Hanesbrands Material Specification Team will work with suppliers to confirm the performance
parameters of the narrow elastics material. The Supplier must provide a completed Material Adoption
Form (MAF) to the Material Specification Team at the beginning of the development stage.
For specification development, testing must be conducted either at an HBI Approved 3rd Party Lab or
the Hanesbrands Regional Testing Lab.
The results generated by the approved Lab will be used to create the narrow elastics material
performance specification. It is the supplier’s responsibility to initiate the Approved 3rd Party Lab
Testing and to provide the results to Hanesbrands’ Specification Team along with the completed MAF.
Production Testing- Bulk/Production Testing
If your narrow elastics material is subject to individual production lot testing by Hanesbrands, you are
expected to test each dye lot internally at your facility and provide the designated Hanesbrands
Regional Lab with sufficient yardage (typically 3-5 yards/2.7 -4.5 meters) to test within the

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Hanesbrands Lab as well as a copy of your internal submit results. You will be responsible for
maintaining sufficient lot to lot records.
Please note if you are directed to use a Hanesbrands Regional Lab, supplier’s testing results must be
submitted on the correct form and forwarded directly to the regional lab. If you do not have the ability
to test internally, you will need to provide approved Third Party results or make alternate arrangements
directly with the Regional Lab in order to supply Hanesbrands with testing results.
Production Testing-Non Bulk/Production Testing
If your narrow elastics material is not subject to individual production lot testing by Hanesbrands, you
are expected to test each dye lot internally at your facility. If you do not have the ability to test
internally you will need to provide approved 3rd Party Lab test results.
You will be responsible for maintaining sufficient lot to lot records. Upon request, results for specific
lots must be made available to a Hanesbrands representative within a reasonable amount of time not
to exceed 72 hours. This should not be an issue if you are testing and maintaining records in
accordance to the stated guidance.

SOURCED/CONTRACTOR PRODUCED - COMPONENTS - NARROW ELASTICS MATERIAL

SUPPLIERS
Research & Development Testing
The Hanesbrands Research and Development team will work directly with narrow elastics material
suppliers whenever we are considering emergent technologies, chemistries and applications. Any
testing conducted shall be under their specific instructions.
Qualification & Specification Testing
The Hanesbrands Material Specification Team will work with suppliers through our internal sourcing
departments to confirm the performance parameters of the narrow elastics material. The Supplier
must provide a completed Narrow Elastics Material Adoption Form (MAF) to the sourcing and fabric
specification teams at the beginning of the development stage.
For Specification development, testing must be conducted either at an HBI Approved 3rd Party Lab or a
Hanesbrands Regional Testing Lab.
The results generated by the approved lab will be used to create the narrow elastics material
performance specification. It is the supplier’s responsibility to initiate the Approved 3rd Party Lab
Testing and to provide the results to Hanesbrands’ Specification Team along with the completed MAF.
Production Testing- Bulk/Production Testing
If your narrow elastics material is subject to individual production lot testing, you are expected to test
each dye lot internally at your facility and provide the designated Hanesbrands Regional Lab with
sufficient yardage (typically 3-5 yards/2.7 -4.5 meters) to test within the Hanesbrands Lab. You will be
responsible for maintaining sufficient lot to lot records.
The interface may be between the apparel contractors on behalf of the narrow elastics material
supplier or directly with the narrow elastics material provider. Regardless of how the narrow elastics
material is engaged, Hanesbrands expects all narrow elastics materials to be tested in accordance to
this guidance.
Production Testing-Non Bulk/Production Testing
If your narrow elastics material is not subject to individual production testing by Hanesbrands, you are
expected to test each dye lot internally at your facility. If you do not have the ability to test internally
you will need to provide approved 3rd Party Lab test results. You will be responsible for maintaining
sufficient lot to lot records. Upon request, results for specific lots must be made available to a
Hanesbrands representative within a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 72 hours. This should
not be an issue if you are testing and maintaining records in accordance to the stated guidance.
The interface may be between the apparel contractors on behalf of the narrow elastics material
supplier or directly with the narrow elastics material provider. Regardless of how the narrow elastics
material is engaged, Hanesbrands expects all narrow elastics materials to be tested in accordance to
this guidance.

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COMPLIANCE TESTING
Compliance Testing

If you are expected to meet a specific compliance on a narrow elastics material you are providing
Hanesbrands, we will required proof of compliance for all currently active narrow elastics material
styles and colors at the frequency stated below. This testing must be conducted by an approved 3rd
Party Lab.

Compliance Method Proof of Compliance Due

Lead Testing 1 Time per Year as applicable
Nickel Content 1 Time per Year as applicable
Antimicrobial 1 Time per Year as applicable
Formaldehyde 1 Time per Year as applicable
Phenol Detection (BHT) 1 Time per Year as applicable
UV Protection 1 Time per Year as applicable
Other Compliance Testing as Indicated by HBI 1 Time per Year as applicable
The interface may be between the apparel contractors on behalf of the narrow elastics material
supplier or directly with the narrow elastics material provider. Regardless of how the narrow elastics
material is engaged, Hanesbrands expects all narrow elastics materials to be tested in accordance to
this guidance and results made available to Hanesbrands.
You may need to test more frequently than once per year to ensure continued performance. This
guidance does not limit testing, it just, specifies the frequency that we will require proof of your
compliance. This does not replace or substitute for any legal or regulatory requirements associated
with the material you are supplying.
Suppliers should house the proof of compliance internally, however up to date information should be
made immediately available upon request by Hanesbrands.

FLEX TESTING FOR NARROW ELASTICS

For Narrow Elastic fabrics that contain an elastomer (any type of elastane or rubber core) to impart the
elongation and stretch properties, Hanesbrands requires that it must satisfactorily pass the
Hanesbrands Elastomeric Flexing test during the development phase.

The procedure
Elastomeric Flexing SA010
and instructions for constructing a flex tester are available on the Hanesbrands Sharepoint site.
https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/SitePages/Corp%20Lab%20Test%20Metho
ds%20Page.aspx
Once a narrow elastic is approved for production, Hanesbrands expects suppliers to periodically check
production to confirm continued passing performance. The minimum frequency for this check is once
per quarter for every currently active style being produced. The results should be maintained
internally by the supplier but made available immediately upon request by the Hanesbrands personnel.

ELONG ATION AND MOD ULUS TESTING

If narrow elastics contains 5% or more any type of elastane, elastomer, or rubber, it must be tested for
Elongation and Modulus. The Material Specification team will work with you to determine the ideal
test cycles, test load, and modulus for our intended end use.

MOISTURE MANAG EMENT TESTING

Hanesbrands requires that when a narrow elastics material is expected to meet a specific moisture
management property, it satisfactorily passes the relevant moisture management tests during
development and production. Additionally, when chemistries and formulations are expected to be
used, they are required to be used in the agreed up quantities and applications.

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Hanesbrands Quality has a section of Quality Manual dedicated to Moisture Management. Content
can be accessed by going to the following web link.
https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/Performance/SitePages/Moisture%20Ma
ngement%20General%20Process%20Information.aspx
The required Moisture Management properties will be expressed on the narrow elastics material
specification and or purchase agreement. It is the responsibility of the supplier to perform the
required testing at the specified frequency as indicated in the table below.

Development & Production Testing

Claim Tag Word or Claim Substantiation Test Method(s) Periodic Hanes
Function Phrase Test Method(s) – Frequency-Every Lot Testing

HBI SP013-AATCC HBI SP013-AATCC

Transport Moisture Wicking N/A
197- Wicking 197- Wicking

HBI SP013-AATCC
Transport Moisture 197- Wicking & HBI Submit Sample from
HBI SP013-AATCC every active style/color
and Dries Quick Dry SP024- AATCC 200
197- Wicking once a year to HBI Corp
Comparatively Fast HBI Endothermic Lab for SP024 Testing
Drying Time
HBI SP029-HEIQ TM -
Responsive Heat Dynamic
HBI SP013-AATCC
Transfer and Moisture Xtemp Evaporation & HBI N/A
197- Wicking
Movement SP013-AATCC 197-
Wicking
HBI SP029-HEIQ TM -
Responsive Heat Dynamic
HBI SP013-AATCC
Transfer and Moisture Adaptive Evaporation & HBI N/A
197- Wicking
Movement SP013-AATCC 197-
Wicking
Wicking/ Moisture
HBI SP013-AATCC HBI SP013-AATCC
Transport Moisture Management N/A
197- Wicking 197- Wicking
Technology
HBI SP013-AATCC
Transport Moisture 197- Wicking & HBI Submit Sample from
Wicking/Double Dry HBI SP013-AATCC every active style/color
and Dries SP024- AATCC 200
Technology 197- Wicking once a year to HBI Corp
Comparatively Fast HBI Endothermic Lab for SP024 Testing
Drying Time
Helps keep you cool HBI SP013-AATCC HBI SP013-AATCC
Transport Moisture N/A
and Dry 197- Wicking 197- Wicking

Quick Dry for Superior Submit Sample from

HBI SP024- AATCC
Dries Comparatively Comfort, excellent HBI SP013-AATCC every active style/color
200 HBI Endothermic
Fast Moisture 197- Wicking once a year to HBI Corp
Drying Time
Management Lab for SP024 Testing

Resists Water
HBI SP010-AATCC 35 HBI SP010-AATCC 35
Penetration/All- Water Resistant N/A
Rain Test Rain Test
Weather or Rain gear

Repels Water-/All- HBI SP012-AATCC 22 HBI SP012-AATCC 22

Water Repellency N/A
Weather or Rain gear Spray Test Spray Test

SUBMIT TING TO HANESB RANDS

Once a narrow elastics material is officially approved, suppliers will be alerted to begin lab dip color
development. Additionally Purchase Orders (PO)s will be initiated. The PO will alert suppliers of the
quantity, due date, and shipping location for orders to be shipped.
LAB DIP
The lab dip request will come from a member of the Hanesbrands Color Development group or related
team. The lab dip request will indicate which Hanesbrands location the lab dip submittal should be
sent to. Specific information on the Hanesbrands color process can be found in the Hanesbrands Color
Manual, located on the SharePoint site.
https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/SitePages/Corporate%20Color%20Manua
l%20Page.aspx
PRODUCTION SUBMIT
Hanesbrands evaluates the shade of narrow elastics materials. Hanesbrands also requires physical
testing results on narrow elastics materials used to make specific brands. In most instances, the

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Hanesbrands lab location where the lab dip request was sent will be the same lab location that any
production shade and physical submits should go to. A Hanesbrands representative will alert you,
otherwise.
GENERAL GUIDANCE FOR BULK SUBMIT TESTING (SUBMITTING DIRECTLY TO HBI)
Business Unit- Narrow Production Shade Production Physical Results Subject to Random
elastics material Use Required Required Inventory Testing
by HBI Mfg. Lab
Intimates Yes Yes Yes
Underwear Yes Yes Yes
Activewear Yes No Yes
Yes for Intimates
Socks/Hosiery/Seamless- Yes Yes
No for All Others
Component parts
Yes for Intimates
Socks/Hosiery/Seamless- Yes Yes
No for All Others
garment
Sourced All Brands Yes Yes Yes
HBI Internal Yes-See Statement Below Yes-See Statement Below Yes-See Statement
Manufacturing All Brands Below
HBI- Owned Internal Manufacturing plants must follow the established manufacturing guidance in
place specific to their process, which includes the established shade and testing policy.
Even if Hanesbrands does not require submits to come to a Hanesbrands lab for evaluation, suppliers
are still expected to test lots internally and be able to provide test results to HBI upon request.

ELASTIC TESTING REQU IREMENTS

The specific testing that must be performed is detailed in this section. Please be aware additional
testing may be required in addition to what is listed. Hanesbrands will offer instruction when that is
the case. Be aware not all tests listed are applicable to every fabric in this category. An understanding
of basic testing and fabric capability is expected so that time is not wasted trying to conduct tests that
are not applicable or reasonable for the specific product under evaluation. If questions arise
concerning which tests to conduct, seek guidance from the Material Specification Development Team
or the appropriate Hanesbrands Quality Management Representative.
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
The fabric submitted for development is consider the Standard of Production (SOP). It must past all
development testing conducted. Items that fail a criteria test should not be accepted and may require
redevelopment in order to meet the requested performance criteria. Hanesbrands may make
exceptions for specific criteria but these exceptions must be well documented.
For Development Testing, the test results for each specific physical parameter must meet the mutually
agreed upon performance criteria established between Hanesbrands and the supplier/contractor. All
other requirements must meet the HBI minimum requirements. Any accepted deviations from the
stated minimum requirement must be detailed out on the narrow elastics material specification once
the development is approved by Hanesbrands. The mutually agreed upon specification must be signed
by supplier/contractor in order to make production.
PRODUCTION PHASE
Producers of narrow elastics material must have an approved narrow elastics material specification on
record. The pass/fail criteria for a narrow elastics material will be both the narrow elastics material
specification and the HBI minimum requirement. Suppliers are expected to provide Hanesbrands with
narrow elastics materials that meet or exceed the agreed upon parameters and the HBI minimum
requirements. Do not intentionally or knowingly submit out of specification narrow elastics
materials to Hanesbrands or their Labs.
If a supplier would like Hanesbrands to consider an out of specification narrow elastics material for
use, please submit a deviation request in accordance with the deviation request process located in the
Hanesbrands Quality Manual and on the SharePoint document site.
https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/SitePages/Deviations%20Page.aspx
The approved deviation notice should be forwarded to the relevant Hanesbrands testing lab at the
time of submission for production approval so they are aware of the overriding guidance.

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OUT OF SPEC GOODS AND DEVIATION REQUESTS

Suppliers are expected to test narrow elastics materials prior to submitting to Hanesbrands.
Therefore, suppliers should know before Hanesbrands, that specific lot(s) do not meet our criteria.
Suppliers should immediately take steps to either rework, remake or request a deviation. Material
deviations can be requested for Shade or Physical reasons. Since production timelines must be
maintained, it is imperative that actions are taken as soon as the out of specification condition is
recognized. Delays will impact multiple processes that depend on the narrow elastics material being
supplied.
Please note: There is no guarantee that Hanesbrands will accept a deviation. In all cases, each request
will be considered.
The approved deviation notice should be forwarded to the appropriate Hanesbrands testing lab at the
time of submission for production approval so they are aware of the overriding guidance .

REQU IRED TESTING BY CLASSIFICAT ION- WOVEN, KNIT, COMEZ FABRICS

Production Tests for
Development Tests for Woven, Knit, Comez,
Industry Hanes
Required Testing Woven, Knit, Comez, Comezitronic Fabrics
Reference Method
Comezitronic Fabrics (Test Every Lot unless
indicated otherwise)
ASTM D3775 / D3887 FC01 (Knits)CPI or (Wovens) PPI YES YES
AATCC 20/20A FC02 Fiber Content Verification YES YES
N/A FC04
pH (Indicator Drop)-White &
Heather Colors Only YES White & Heathers Only
AATCC 81 FC05 pH Boil Off- Colors Only As Directed Colors only
ASTM D3776 FC08 Weight yd/lb YES YES
ASTM D3774 FC09 Width Determination in YES YES
ONLY If LOGO, Pattern, ONLY If LOGO, Pattern, Decorative
ASTM D3774 FC11 Pattern Repeat Decorative Edge or Printed Edge or Printed
Only if Silicone strip applied or Only if Silicone strip applied or when
ASTM D1777 FC07 Thickness when directed directed
ASTM D3882 SA02 Bow, Bias, Curvature YES YES
AATCC 135
AATCC 150
SA11 Shrinkage Length % YES YES
N/A SA16 Ravel Check YES YES
Zwick or CRE Only if Contains Elastane or
Rubber Only if Contains Elastane or Rubber
ASTM D4964 PD06 Elongation(Stretch) 2kg, Multiple kg for Development Specified kg Testing
4kg, 7kg Testing
Only if Contains Elastane or
ASTM D4964 PD06
Zwick or CRE Modulus Length Rubber Only if Contains Elastane or Rubber
30%, 40%, 50%, 60% Multiple % for Development Specified % Mod Testing
Testing
Colorfastness to Crocking
AATCC 8 CS02 YES (If Color) YES (If Color)
DRY & WET
ASTM D4964 PD20 Rubber Testing Not Applicable Not Applicable
Colorfastness to Accelerated
AATCC 61 CS07 Washing 2A - 49C/120F YES (If Color) YES (If Color)
Staining &Color Change
Flex 50% 50000 Only if Contains Elastane or
Only if Contains Elastane or Rubber
ASTM D2594 SA10 Cycles/Wash Test (Simulated Rubber
Once per Quarter All Active Styles
MFG Seam) Use Simulated Seam
Colorfastness to Water (Cold
AATCC 107 CS09 Water Bleed) Staining & YES (If Color) YES (If Color)
Color Change
Appearance & Durability
AATCC
124/135/143/150
SA01 Multiple Wash 20 YES YES
Launderings
ASTM D5034 PD16 Tensile Not Applicable Not Applicable

N/A SA04
Defects & Appearance No
Wash YES YES

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Hand of Narrow elastics

N/A SA06 YES YES
material
Wicking (HBI Preferred
AATCC 197 SP13 As Directed As Directed-Every Lot if Wicking Finish
Method) L X W
If Directed-Refer to Compliance
N/A SP22 Lead Testing As Directed
Section for Frequency & Guidance
AATCC100;147;ASTM
E2147
SP03 ANTIMICROBIAL - As Directed If Directed-Refer to Compliance
Section for Frequency & Guidance

JISL 1041 SP06 Formaldehyde As Directed If Directed-Refer to Compliance

Section for Frequency & Guidance

ASTM D4275 SP09 Phenol Detection (BHT) As Directed If Directed-Refer to Compliance

Section for Frequency & Guidance

AATCC 183 SP11 UV Protection As Directed If Directed-Refer to Compliance

Section for Frequency & Guidance

REQU IRED TESTING BY CLASSIFICAT ION- STRIP RUBBER OR NON LAT EX

Production Tests for
Development Tests for
Industry Hanes Strip Rubber or Non Latex
Required Testing Strip Rubber or Non Latex
Reference Method (Test Every Lot unless
Fabrics
indicated otherwise)
ASTM D3775 / D3887 FC01 (Knits)CPI or (Wovens) PPI No No
AATCC 20/20A FC02 Fiber Content Verification YES YES
N/A FC04
pH (Indicator Drop)-White & Not Applicable Not Applicable
Heather Colors Only
AATCC 81 FC05 pH Boil Off- Colors Only Not Applicable Not Applicable
ASTM D3776 FC08 Weight yd/lb YES YES
ASTM D3774 FC09 Width Determination in YES YES
ASTM D3774 FC11 Pattern Repeat Not Applicable Not Applicable
ASTM D1777 FC07 Thickness YES YES
ASTM D3882 SA02 Bow, Bias, Curvature No No
AATCC 135
AATCC 150
SA11 Shrinkage Length % Not Applicable Not Applicable

N/A SA16 Ravel Check Not Applicable Not Applicable

Zwick or CRE Refer to Rubber Testing Refer to Rubber Testing Procedure
ASTM D4964 PD06 Elongation(Stretch) 2kg, 4kg, Procedure
7kg
Zwick or CRE Modulus Length Not Applicable Not Applicable
ASTM D4964 PD06
30%, 40%, 50%, 60%
AATCC 8 CS02
Colorfastness to Crocking Not Applicable Not Applicable
DRY & WET
ASTM D4964 PD20 Rubber Testing YES YES
Colorfastness to Accelerated Not Applicable Not Applicable
AATCC 61 CS07 Washing 2A - 49C/120F
Staining &Color Change
Flex 50% 50000 Cycles/Wash Not Applicable Not Applicable
ASTM D2594 SA10
Test (Simulated MFG Seam)
Colorfastness to Water (Cold Not Applicable Not Applicable
AATCC 107 CS09 Water Bleed) Staining &
Color Change
Appearance & Durability
AATCC Not Applicable Not Applicable
124/135/143/150
SA01 Multiple Wash 20
Launderings
ASTM D5034 PD16 Tensile YES YES
N/A SA04
Defects & Appearance No
Wash YES YES
Hand of Narrow elastics
N/A SA06 No No
material
AATCC 197 SP13
Wicking (HBI Preferred Not Applicable Not Applicable
Method) L X W

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If Directed-Refer to Compliance
N/A SP22 Lead Testing As Directed
Section for Frequency & Guidance
AATCC100;147;ASTM
E2147
SP03 ANTIMICROBIAL - As Directed If Directed-Refer to Compliance
Section for Frequency & Guidance

JISL 1041 SP06 Formaldehyde As Directed If Directed-Refer to Compliance

Section for Frequency & Guidance

ASTM D4275 SP09 Phenol Detection (BHT) As Directed If Directed-Refer to Compliance

Section for Frequency & Guidance
AATCC 183 SP11 UV Protection Not Applicable Not Applicable

REQU IRED TESTING BY CLASSIFICAT ION - UNDERWIRE CHANNELING

Production Tests for
Industry Hanes Development Tests for Underwire Channeling
Required Testing
Reference Method Underwire Channeling (Test Every Lot unless
indicated otherwise)
ASTM D3775 / D3887 FC01 (Knits)CPI or (Wovens) PPI YES YES
AATCC 20/20A FC02 Fiber Content Verification YES YES
N/A FC04
pH (Indicator Drop)-White & Not Applicable Not Applicable
Heather Colors Only
AATCC 81 FC05 pH Boil Off- Colors Only Not Applicable Not Applicable

ASTM D3776 FC08 Weight yd/lb YES YES

ASTM D3774 FC09 Width Determination in YES YES
ASTM D3774 FC11 Pattern Repeat Not Applicable Not Applicable

ASTM D1777 FC07 Thickness Not Applicable Not Applicable

ASTM D3882 SA02 Bow, Bias, Curvature YES YES

AATCC 135
AATCC 150
SA11 Shrinkage Length % YES YES
N/A SA16 Ravel Check YES YES
Zwick or CRE Not Applicable Not Applicable
ASTM D4964 PD06 Elongation(Stretch) 2kg,
4kg, 7kg
Zwick or CRE Modulus Not Applicable Not Applicable
ASTM D4964 PD06 Length 30%, 40%, 50%,
60%
Not Applicable- Yardage may be
N/A SLITM 73 Underwire Poke Test YES requested for HBI internal Evaluations
Colorfastness to Crocking
AATCC 8 CS02 YES (If Color) YES (If Color)
DRY & WET
ASTM D4964 PD20 Rubber Testing Not Applicable Not Applicable
Colorfastness to Accelerated
AATCC 61 CS07 Washing 2A - 49C/120F Not Applicable Not Applicable
Staining &Color Change
Flex 50% 50000 Not Applicable Not Applicable
ASTM D2594 SA10 Cycles/Wash Test (Simulated
MFG Seam)
Colorfastness to Water (Cold
AATCC 107 CS09 Water Bleed) Staining & Not Applicable Not Applicable
Color Change
Appearance & Durability
AATCC
124/135/143/150
SA01 Multiple Wash 20 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Launderings
ASTM D5034 PD16 Tensile Not Applicable Not Applicable

N/A SA04
Defects & Appearance No
Wash YES YES
Hand of Narrow elastics
N/A SA06 YES YES
material
Wicking (HBI Preferred
AATCC 197 SP13 Not Applicable Not Applicable
Method) L X W
If Directed-Refer to Compliance
N/A SP22 Lead Testing As Directed
Section for Frequency & Guidance

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AATCC100;147;ASTM
E2147
SP03 ANTIMICROBIAL - Not Applicable Not Applicable

JISL 1041 SP06 Formaldehyde Not Applicable Not Applicable

ASTM D4275 SP09 Phenol Detection (BHT) Not Applicable Not Applicable
AATCC 183 SP11 UV Protection Not Applicable Not Applicable

RESOURCES AND USEFUL LINKS

Hanesbrands Global Quality Site
https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/SitePages/Home.aspx

Hanesbrands Lab Test Methods

https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/SitePages/Corp%20Lab%20Test%20Meth
ods%20Page.aspx

Hanesbrands Corporate Color Manual

https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/SitePages/Corporate%20Color%20Manua
l%20Page.aspx

Hanesbrands Textile Manufacturing Manual (Internal Users Only)

https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/SitePages/Textile%20Procedures%20Page
.aspx

Hanesbrands Minimum Requirement-File Name AD015.xls

HBI Minimum Test Requirements-List not in Procedure Format

Hanesbrands Approved Third Party Labs-File Name AD009.xls

Third Party Laboratory Usage Guideline

HANESBRANDS REG ION AL LAB LO CATIO NS

HONDURAS REGIONAL LAB:
Confecciones Del Valle S.A.Laboratorio Regional de Calidad, Edificio HN1, Zip Buenavista, km23,
Villanueva, Cortes, Honduras, C.A.
EL SALVADOR REGIONAL LAB:
Km 34 Carretera A San Juan Opico La Libertad El Salvador
DOS RIOS REGIONAL LAB:
Autopista Duarte Km. 80, Paraje La Minita, Bonao, Monseñor Nouel, República Dominicana
HANESBRANDS VIETNAM REGIONAL LAB:
Hung Yen South Laboratory, Chinh Nghia community, Kim Dong district, Hung Yen province, Vietnam

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REVISION HISTORY

Revision # Revision Date Change History

1 3/19/15 Document Created, Document Finalized, Draft Status Removed
2 3/28/16 Document Review
3 6/3/2020 Full Review and major edits to all sections.
4 8/11/2022 Full Review, updated contacts and labs. Remove obsolete info.

Please note, this manual is subject to change without notice. Printed copies may not represent the
most current content. The most current content can be accessed by using the following address:
https://hanes.sharepoint.com/sites/CorporateQualityTesting/Material%20Manuals/Shared%20Docum
ents?viewpath=%2Fsites%2FCorporateQualityTesting%2FMaterial%20Manuals%2FShared%20Docume
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