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California SB 707 is the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for textiles in the United States. It makes brands, importers, and retailers financially responsible for end-of-life collection, repair, and recycling. That responsibility attaches to any apparel and textile product they place on…
CPSIA compliance for children’s apparel means testing and certifying every style sold to kids 12 and under. Three federal requirements apply: total lead content, restricted phthalates in accessible plastic components, and, for sleepwear specifically, flammability performance. A general restricted substances check applies across an entire product line, regardless of age…
A restricted substances list (RSL) sets maximum allowed limits, or outright bans, on specific chemicals in finished apparel and footwear. Brands use a restricted substances list to confirm that fabric, trims, dyes, and coatings do not contain substances linked to health or environmental harm. In other words, it is the…
Activewear PLM software is a product lifecycle management platform built for fitness, yoga, and athletic apparel brands. It handles tight-fit spec tolerance, performance fabric compliance, and the high-velocity calendar of brands that launch four to six collections a year. If your team manages moisture-wicking fabrics, compression panels, or UPF-rated textiles,…
