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PLM for Kids Apparel Brands: Managing Safety, Sizing, and CPSIA in One System

PLM for kids apparel brands: flat-lay of a toddler's hooded jacket tech pack next to fabric swatches and a size-grading chart spanning infant through kids sizes

PLM for kids apparel brands has to manage three things an adult-focused setup can mostly skip. First, federal safety rules that apply only to specific size ranges. Second, a size grading system that splits into several unrelated age bands. Third, licensing or collaboration approvals that can block a style until…

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…