alot of talk about labels- and wanting to sell your quilts-be informed
08-13-2011, 05:00 AM
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besides making sure you are not using Licensed fabric, or a copyrighted pattern, you need to read up on the CPSIA guidelines!
It is NOT about big brother watching you to bust the little guy...it is about oh let us say LEAD content, flammable materials, etc..
when you the consumer buy bedding/clothing etc, do you NOT read the labels to make sure you are not buying something you know is dangerous to your health? Labeling your art/craft items is no different!
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/cpsiasbguide.pdf
It is NOT about big brother watching you to bust the little guy...it is about oh let us say LEAD content, flammable materials, etc..
when you the consumer buy bedding/clothing etc, do you NOT read the labels to make sure you are not buying something you know is dangerous to your health? Labeling your art/craft items is no different!
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/smbus/cpsiasbguide.pdf
08-13-2011, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by lindasidlow
The labeling applies to clothing and "certain piece goods" which is a ver ambiguous term. Much of the content of the regulations have been changed also and several modifications are being considered right now. When you see "official" looking people at quilt shows, fairs etc. they are checking for licensing and or tax id numbers to make sure sales tax is being collected. This took place at our quilt show this Spring. i dont think quilters have anything to worry about. The FTC is really more focused on large manufacturers than us.
I say if you If you want those mittens and are scared of not knowing the material content, don't buy them. Plain and simple.
And yes there are very important reasons for labeling. most of all the regulations put forth by our government are to protect us from dangerous ingredients and even with it we are not 100% safe. Consider that manufacturers used to use formaldihide as a preservative in fabric and we never knew.
JACIQ' has the right idea
08-13-2011, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by leatheflea
Yep I thought I seen a Fed at the last craft show I went to! Very strange this lady was. She was trying to blend in, but can you really blend when you show up in a vintage pink Buick wearing a pink suit? Very suspicious to say the least. I dont know but she might have been looking for illegal aliens also.
08-13-2011, 05:59 AM
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TO Mary Kaye leaders have pink cars and wear pink suits. I doubt an investigator would be so obvious :)
08-13-2011, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandy-lou
Originally Posted by leatheflea
Yep I thought I seen a Fed at the last craft show I went to! Very strange this lady was. She was trying to blend in, but can you really blend when you show up in a vintage pink Buick wearing a pink suit? Very suspicious to say the least. I dont know but she might have been looking for illegal aliens also.
08-13-2011, 07:09 AM
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There are lots of laws on the books that are not enforced. This isn't something that's going to get my panties in a wad or cause me to change my ways.
08-13-2011, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by catrancher
There are lots of laws on the books that are not enforced. This isn't something that's going to get my panties in a wad or cause me to change my ways.
Ditto. They'll have to take me to quilters jail then. Though, I've not heard of one quilter that was sent to the pokey due to not labeling fiber content.
08-13-2011, 04:59 PM
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the rules about textile labeling is really nothing new- no reason to become indignant about it- the laws were put in place decades ago- to protect us from purchasing things that may be harmful---
and some people have serious allergies to different fibers- would you not feel horrible if you made a quilt and used something in it- did not identify it- and someone died because of that allergy???
i would be devestated!
these laws are world wide (although some countries are alot stricter than the u.s. about it)
if you visit the About.quilting site and search for labeling your crafts link you can read all you need to know- but it is not a new (big brother) being nosy issue===it is world wide safety measures...
and some people have serious allergies to different fibers- would you not feel horrible if you made a quilt and used something in it- did not identify it- and someone died because of that allergy???
i would be devestated!
these laws are world wide (although some countries are alot stricter than the u.s. about it)
if you visit the About.quilting site and search for labeling your crafts link you can read all you need to know- but it is not a new (big brother) being nosy issue===it is world wide safety measures...
08-13-2011, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
there has been alot of topics this summer about quilters wanting to sell their quilts-
and do i label my quilt?
well= there are laws that say---if you are going to sell ANY HAND CRAFTED TEXTILE ITEM it must contain a label- and their are certain things that must be included on that label--
US Labeling Laws You Need to Know About When Selling Your Handcrafted Apparel Items
You've probably noticed labels on clothing you have purchased but may not have realized that an individual crafter is required by US government regulations to attach the same types of labels to handmade apparel items made by the crafter (which are for sale), the same as any large clothing manufacturer is required to do.
you need to visit the United States FTC (fair trade commission) and read the requirements- always protect yourself- their are fees- (reprocussions) for not following the rules---you might think well- no one will never really know---but you never know---and is it worth getting fined for??? it is a simple matter to attach a label to your crafts---
the label HAS TO INCLUDE FIBER CONTENT: if you use poly batting and cotton top/bottom the label needs to say so
it also HAS TO INCLUDE CARE INSTRUCTIONS...
these are required by law on any textile item made and sold in the U.S. (other contries have other laws-if you are outside the U.S. you should check on your requirements---they are world wide) they also apply to knitted/crocheted items---any textile item made and sold.
so if you are trying to make a little money- protect yourself- check the rules- it does not cost anything to put a label on your item- it may cost you ALOT to skip that set.
and do i label my quilt?
well= there are laws that say---if you are going to sell ANY HAND CRAFTED TEXTILE ITEM it must contain a label- and their are certain things that must be included on that label--
US Labeling Laws You Need to Know About When Selling Your Handcrafted Apparel Items
You've probably noticed labels on clothing you have purchased but may not have realized that an individual crafter is required by US government regulations to attach the same types of labels to handmade apparel items made by the crafter (which are for sale), the same as any large clothing manufacturer is required to do.
you need to visit the United States FTC (fair trade commission) and read the requirements- always protect yourself- their are fees- (reprocussions) for not following the rules---you might think well- no one will never really know---but you never know---and is it worth getting fined for??? it is a simple matter to attach a label to your crafts---
the label HAS TO INCLUDE FIBER CONTENT: if you use poly batting and cotton top/bottom the label needs to say so
it also HAS TO INCLUDE CARE INSTRUCTIONS...
these are required by law on any textile item made and sold in the U.S. (other contries have other laws-if you are outside the U.S. you should check on your requirements---they are world wide) they also apply to knitted/crocheted items---any textile item made and sold.
so if you are trying to make a little money- protect yourself- check the rules- it does not cost anything to put a label on your item- it may cost you ALOT to skip that set.
08-13-2011, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
and some people have serious allergies to different fibers- would you not feel horrible if you made a quilt and used something in it- did not identify it- and someone died because of that allergy???
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