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CPSIA Compliance for Children’s Apparel: Lead, Phthalates, and Flammability Rules Explained

Compliance technician testing a children's garment trim for CPSIA lead content

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…

PLM Software for Activewear Brands: Managing Performance Fabrics, Testing & Seasonal Drops

activewear brand team reviewing PLM software dashboard with performance fabric specs and seasonal drop calendar

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,…