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GB/T 8878-2023Knitted underwear (English PDF)

针织内衣

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SAC; SAMR

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

May 23, 2023

Implementation date

December 1, 2023

Scope

GB/T 8878-2023 is the English-translated version of 针织内衣.

The size, requirements, testing, sampling rules, judgment rules, product instructions, packaging, transportation and storage of knitted underwear. This document applies to knitted underwear mainly made of knitted fabrics. This document does not apply to clothing for infants and young children aged 36 months and below.

Document preview — GB/T 8878-2023

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
59.080.30
Replacing
GB/T 8878-2014

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the People’s Republic of China.

Contents

  • Foreword3
  • 1 Scope6
  • 2 Normative references6
  • 3 Terms and definitions7
  • 4 Size8
  • 5 Requirements8
  • 6 Testing11
  • 7 Sampling rules18
  • 8 Judgment rules18
  • 9 Product instructions, packaging, transportation and storage19

Foreword

This document was drafted in accordance with the rules provided in GB/T 1.1-2020 Directives for standardization - Part 1: Rules for the structure and drafting of standardizing documents.

This Standard replaces GB/T 8878-2014 Knitted cotton underwear; compared with GB/T 8878-2014, the main technical changes, except editorial changes, are as follows:

-- Change the scope (see Chapter 1; Chapter 1 of the 2014 edition);

-- Add the marking principles for out-of-range sizes (see Chapter 4; Chapter 3 of the

-- Add assessment requirements for pilling (see 5.2.1);

-- Change the assessment requirements for dimensional change rate of washing (see

-- Add assessment requirements for staining degree of lotion (see 5.2.1);

-- Add assessment requirements for appearance quality after washing (see 5.2.1);

-- Change the detailing requirements for bursting strength (see footnote a of 5.2.1;

-- Add detailing requirements for pilling assessment (see footnote b of 5.2.1);

-- Change the detailing requirements for dimensional change rate of washing (see products (see footnote d of 5.2.1);

-- Add detailing assessment requirements for the staining degree of lotion (see

-- Add requirements for defects using bonding processes in regulations such as surface defect rating (see 5.3.1.1);

-- Change the assessment requirements for color difference of qualified products (see

-- Add requirements for straying end of plain color products (see 5.3.1.1; 4.4.1.1 of

-- Change the requirements for spin run at the bottom edge (see 5.3.1.1; 4.4.1.1 of Chinastandards.org

-- Add regulations on main and auxiliary fabrics of ready-made garments (see

-- Change some assessment indicators for size deviation (see 5.3.2; 4.4.2 of the 2014 edition);

-- Change some assessment indicators for size differences of symmetrical parts (see

-- Delete the sewing regulations (see 4.4.4 of the 2014 edition);

-- Add provisions for the test methods of pilling, staining degree of lotion, and appearance quality after washing (see 6.1.2.7, 6.1.2.13, and 6.1.2.14);

-- Change the test conditions for dimensional change rate of washing (see 6.1.2.8.3.1;

-- Change the inspection conditions of appearance quality (see 6.2.1; 5.2.1.1 of the

-- Add a figure of the measurement locations of underwaist (see 6.2.2.3).

Please note that some of the contents of this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document is not responsible for identifying patents.

This document was proposed by China National Textile and Apparel Council.

This document shall be under the jurisdiction of National Technical Committee on Textiles of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 209).

Group Co., Ltd., Heilan Home Garments Co., Ltd., China Certification & Inspection Group Tianjin Co., Ltd., Dongguan Fuming Button Co., Ltd., Fafa Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Xingyu Textile Co., Ltd., Huamei Fashion Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Beika Industrial Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Yuntai Textile Co., Ltd., Yiwu Wanyi Technology Development Co., Ltd., Changzhou Chunshu Clothing Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing Huameili Garment & Accessories Co., Ltd., Xinjiang Xinyuesilu Co., Ltd., Tongyi (Quanzhou) Light Industry Co., Ltd., Liaocheng Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Institute, Liaoyuan Product Quality Inspection Institute, Chinatex Joint Inspection (Shanghai) Inspection Technical Services Co., Ltd., Hengbiao Testing Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanwei Quality Technology Association, Tianfangbiao (Shenzhen) Testing and Certification Co., Ltd.

Main drafters of this document: Liu Fengrong, Li Tianjian, He Aifang, Qin Xiaoxia, Ouyang Lin, Guo Weihong, Zhu Yonghong, Lv Yufeng, Yang Huiqing, Xiao Xiuqun, Ge Dongying, Yu Yongmei, Fang Fang, He Bingxiang, Lou Qiankun, Gao Xiaotian, Huang Lewen, Li Wanfang, Li Jia, Kong Linghao, Lin Ruowen, Qiao Wenjie, Zhao Guohua, Hu Wencheng, Hu Lei, Yang Longfeng, Wen Huihua, Shen Jianbing, Luo Shengli, Li Pengpeng, Wang Lei, Cai Zhaoxia, Liu Chunmei, Guo Xiaojun, Li Feng, Zhang Ping, Li Hanfang, Fu Chunlin, Guo Yaxing, Zhou Xuze, Wang Bin, Wang Weitao, Luo Kaiyang, Yu Chunlan, Guan Chunhong, Yang Kali, Li Zhenzhuo, Liu Ran, Li Li, Zhu Lu, Yin Xiaojiao, Ye Haizhou.

This document was first published in 1988, revised for the first time in 1997, revised for the second time in 2002, revised for the third time in 2009, revised for the fourth time in 2014, and this time is the fifth revision.

1 Scope

This document stipulates the size, requirements, testing, sampling rules, judgment rules, product instructions, packaging, transportation and storage of knitted underwear.

This document applies to knitted underwear mainly made of knitted fabrics.

This document does not apply to clothing for infants and young children aged 36 months and below.

2 Normative references

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the version corresponding to that date is applicable to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) is applicable to this document.

GB/T 5296.4, Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel Chinastandards.org GB/T 5713, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to water GB/T 6411, A series of size of knitted underwear GB/T 6529, Textiles - Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing GB/T 7573, Textiles - Determination of pH of aqueous extract GB/T 8170, Rules of rounding off for numerical values & expression and judgment of limiting values GB/T 8629-2017, Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing GB/T 14801, Test method for skewness and bow in woven and knitted fabrics GB/T 17592, Textiles - Determination of the banned azo colourants GB 18401, National general safety technical code for textile products GB/T 19976-2005, Textiles - Determination of bursting strength - Steel ball method GB/T 29862, Textiles - Identification of fiber content GB 31701, Safety technical code for infants and children textile products GB/T 38015, Textiles - Quantitative chemical analysis - Mixtures of elastane and certain other fibers GSB 16-1523, Sample photos of fuzzing and pilling of knitted fabrics GSB 16-2500, Color sample photos of surface defects of knitted fabrics FZ/T 01026, Textiles - Quantitative chemical analysis - Multi-component fibre mixtures FZ/T 01057, Test method for identification of textile fibres FZ/T 01101, Textile test method - Fiber content - Quantitative physical analysis

3 Terms and definitions

No terms and definitions need to be defined in this document.

4 Size

The size of knitted underwear shall be in accordance with the regulations of GB/T 6411 or GB/T 1335 (all parts). The off-limits may be increased or decreased in sequence according to the skipping principle stipulated in the standard.

5 Requirements

5.2 Inherent quality requirements

5.2.1 See Table 1 for inherent quality requirements.

is not damaged, and the stitching is not detached; blistering, peeling, and cracking are not allowed in the printed parts;

process products is not allowed after washing; serious wrinkles are not allowed off; other items that seriously affect the appearance are not allowed a The bursting strength of products with drop needles, hollowed out, burnt-out structures and elastic fabrics are not assessed, and the bursting strength of multi-layer structures is tested as a whole. Elastic fabrics refer to fabrics containing elastic fibers or fabrics with a ribbed structure.

b Pilling is only assessed on the front side of the product. Front-side brushed, raised, flocked, and hollow fabrics are not assessed. Pure cotton fabric products and products containing only cotton/spandex fabrics are not assessed for pilling.

c Short underwear is not accessed for the dimensional change rate of washing; elastic fabric is not accessed for the dimensional change rate of washing in the horizontal direction; pleated fabric is not accessed for the dimensional change rate of washing in the pleat direction.

d Natural-color or bleached products are not assessed for the color fastness to soaping, water, perspiration, and rubbing.

more of the product surface area.

5.2.3 Children’s underwear shall also comply with the relevant requirements of GB 31701.

5.3 Appearance quality requirements

5.3.1 Rating regulations for surface defects

5.3.1.1 See Table 2 for the rating regulations for surface defects.

1 stitch in 2 places on each side, which shall not be continuous;

exceed 1 cm, and no spin run is allowed on chain stitches.

is limited to 1 place of 4 cm (excluding the collar part) Limited to places of 4 cm Hole, single yarn, mending mark, broken liner yarn, broken needle thread, yarn, rust spot, overpress, pinhole Not allowed exposed part of the collar). There is no main part for pants.

materials generally refer to the fabrics of the neckline, cuffs, hem cuff, etc., except for special requirements.

5.3.1.2 In case of surface defects not specified in the provisions, the treatment shall be based on similar defects.

5.3.2 Size deviation

See Table 3 for size deviation.

6 Testing

6.1 Inherent quality inspection

6.1.1 Preparation and test conditions

Obvious: The overall effect is not affected, but the existence of defects can be felt.

Significant: The defects significantly affect the overall effect.

6.1.1.2 Before testing the dimensional change rate of washing, pre-conditioning shall be carried out according to the standard atmosphere specified in GB/T 6529, and the test shall be carried out after a qualified conditioning.

6.1.2 Test method
6.1.2.1 Formaldehyde content

Follow the regulations of GB/T 2912.1.

6.1.2.3 Unpleasant odor

Follow the regulations of GB 18401.

6.1.2.4 Resoluble carcinogenic aromatic amine dyes

Follow the regulations of GB/T 17592.

6.1.2.5 Fiber content
6.1.2.7 Pilling

Follow the regulations of Method E in GB/T 4802.1-2008, and base the rating of fuzzing and pilling sample of knitted fabrics on GSB 16-1523. When the surface of the fabric is uneven due to structures such as jacquard, different structural parts can be selected for testing according to the actual situation, and the lowest value is taken as the result.

6.1.2.8 Dimensional change rate of washing
6.1.2.8.2 Description of measurements

See Table 5 for instructions on washing size measurements.

from the middle of the shoulder width to the bottom hem.

6.1.2.8.3 Washing and drying

6.1.2.8.3.1 Washing: according to GB/T 8629-2017 (type A standard washing machine, washing procedure 4N, standard detergent 3, and drying method procedure A); products expressly stated as “hand wash”: in accordance with GB/T 8629-2017 (type A standard washing machine, washing procedure 4H program, standard detergent 3, drying method procedure A). The number of test pieces is 3. 6.1.2.8.3.2 Air drying: Hang to dry. Pass the jacket through the two sleeves with a rod to keep the bust and shoulders straight, and separate the two pieces from the lower end to straighten them; fold the pants in half and hang them to dry, so that the crotch part is on the drying pole, and straighten them gently. Place the dried sample on a platform at a temperature of (20±2) °C and a relative humidity of (65±4) %; let it stand for more than 4 hours; […]

6.1.2.9 Color fastness to water

Follow the regulations of GB/T 5713.

6.1.2.10 Color fastness to soaping
6.1.2.11 Color fastness to perspiration

Follow the regulations of GB/T 3922.

6.1.2.12 Color fastness to rubbing

Follow the regulations of GB/T 3920, for only the vertical direction.

6.1.2.14 Appearance quality after washing

Wash and dry according to the provisions of the test method of dimensional change rate of washing in this document, and evaluate the washed underwear according to the requirements of Table 1.

6.2 Appearance quality inspection

6.2.3 Color difference

Follow the regulations of GB/T 250.

7 Sampling rules

7.1 For appearance quality, randomly take 1% ~ 3% of the samples per batch, which shall not be less than 20 pieces.

7.2 For the inherent quality, randomly take 4 samples per batch, and increase of number in case of insufficiency. The samples taken shall not have defects that affect the test.

8 Judgment rules

8.1 Batch determination

Remaining clauses in the full document

  • 8.2 Single piece judgment
  • 8.3 Others
  • 8.4 Re-inspection
  • 9 Product instructions, packaging, transportation and storage

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