Testing Procedures
Testing Program
The Vuori testing program must be followed as per the Test Requirement Chart in the Vuori/SGS manual for Restricted Substance Testing
All treatments such as dyeing, washing, or finishing must be completed prior to submitting for testing.
If any finishing application is applied at the garment stage, where chemicals are applied fabric/trims, testing must be completed on the full garment. It is the supplier’s responsibility to indicate to SGS if there is a finish at the garment stage.
Restricted Substance Testing (RS):
• Restricted Substance Testing is required on all components of all products as directed by Vuori unless the trims are from the nominated trim supplier:
o YKK
o Brand ID
o Avery Dennison
o Supplier must identify nominated trims on test request form
• Restricted Substance Testing must follow the AFIRM testing requirements. This applies to test methods and limits only This does not apply to the testing Matrix. Vuori follows the Vuori RSL Testing Matrix found in this manual.
o New to AFIRM? – Start Here! https://afirm-group.com/start-here/
o AFIRM Policy Statement
▪ AFIRM has created the following Restricted Substances List (“AFIRM RSL”) to assist and guide supply chain participants seeking to increase product quality and safety or reduce their environmental impact by limiting the use of certain substances in apparel and footwear. For more information about AFIRM, visit www.afirm-group.com
o All new fabrics and colors must be tested at the launch of each season.
o The Full Test refers to the full scope of testing a material.
• If the applicant is selecting a Color Test Package, it is mandatory to provide the Report # and Date of the Full Package Test to be included on the Test Request Form.
o The Color Test refers to the testing of a material’s additional colors. Color testing on a material can only be performed if a Full Test has been completed.
o Bisphenol Policy: From March 2025, Vuori will be following the AFIRM RSL limits for Bisphenols. For clarity, BPA, the limit is 10 ppm. For all other Bisphenols, the limit is 200 ppm each. These are the AFIRM recommended limits.
Test Request Form (TRF)
• The applicant must fully complete the correct Vuori/SGS Test Request Form in SGS SMART There are 3 forms to choose from. The TRF to use for this testing guide is:
o Restricted Substance Test Request Form – used for all Restricted Substance Testing for all levels of tested as requested
• If the applicant is selecting a Color Test Package, it is mandatory to provide the Report # and Date of the Full Package Test to be included on the Test Request Form.
• Refer to the Vuori SGS Testing Manual Guidelines for further details.
Turnaround Time
• Refer to the Vuori SGS Testing Manual Guidelines for further details.
RSL Testing Failure
• In the event of RSL testing failure or non-compliance, suppliers are required to follow direction from the Vuori Chemistry team including instructions to implement corrective actions, quarantine materials and request re-tests
• As instructed by the Vuori Chemistry team suppliers should only request re-tests on the failing chemistry
• Suppliers should not ship material unless a PASS test result is achieved or unless the Vuori Chemistry team clearly says that material can be shipped
Sample Size
• Fabric and Garments must be of production quality and must contain all accessories (buttons, zippers, trims, etc.) that will be used in bulk production. The actual manufacturer must make the sample on production machinery.
Special Note: The below sample sizes are for the basic package testing only. Additional tests that are not covered in the basic package may require additional samples.
Product Category / Chemical
Natural Fibres – Full Package
Natural Fibres – Color Package
Synthetic Fibres – Full Package
Synthetic Fibres – Color Package
Natural & Synthetic Fibre Blends – Full Package
Natural & Synthetic Fibre Blends – Color Package
Samples
g or A4 size x 5 pcs
g or A4 size x 5 pcs
g or A4 size x 5 pcs
g or A4 size x 5 pcs
g or A4 size x 5 pcs
or A4 size x 5 pcs Leather –
Leather – Color Package
Metals – Full Package
Metals – Color Package
or A4 size x 4 pcs
g or 10 grams (each metal trim) or total equal to 15 x 10 grams
g or 10 grams (each metal trim) or total equal to 15 x 10 grams
Plastics, Foams, & Rubbers – Full Package 167 g or A4 size x 5 pcs
Plastics, Foams, & Rubbers – Color Package 97 g or A4 size x 4 pcs
Coatings & Prints – Full Package
Coatings & Prints – Color Package
g or A4 size x 4 pcs
g or A4 size x 4 pcs Acetophenone and 2-Phenyl-2-Propanol
and Alkaline Substances (pH)
Alkylphenol (AP) and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
Azo-amines and Aryl Amine salts
Bisphenols
Brominated & Organophosphorus Substances (Flame Retardants)
bag, 2 pair shoes
X 5” sheet
g per sample
X 5” sheet Chlorinated Paraffins
Product Category / Chemical
Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases
Heavy Metals, Chromium VI 5
Heavy Metals, Extractable
Heavy Metals, Nickel Release
Heavy Metals, Total
Monomers: Styrene & Vinyl Chloride
6” X 6” sheet
5 g dried paint = approximately 50 snaps, buttons, beads, sequins 15 zipper tabs 10 zippers
2 identical articles or 2g
5 g dried paint = approximately 50 snaps, buttons, beads, sequins 15 zipper tabs 10 zippers
Compounds
Ortho-phenylphenol (OPP)
Total Organic Fluorine 20 grams = 1-3 garments depending on size and type of garment
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 60 grams = 2-4 garments depending on size and type of garment
Pesticides, Agricultural
1 bag, 2 pair shoes
X 5” sheet
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Solvents / Residuals, DMFa
Solvents / Residuals, DMAC and NMP
Solvents / Residuals, Formamide
UV Absorbers / Stabilizers
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
REACH SVHC Candidate List Substances
2 identical articles Or 5 g per homogenous material
Composite Testing
Composite Testing is allowed up to 3 colors/substrates for all applicable restricted chemical testing. If Composite testing results are “Interim Fail” or “Fail”, individual testing is to be performed automatically.
When the Individual Lead in Paint and Substrate Requirements are 90 ppm and 100 ppm respectively, the composite testing requirements per CPSC shall be as follows (Calculation is based upon Smallest Sample Weight)
For 2-in-1 Composite
< 72 ppm < 80 ppm Pass 72 ppm ≤ Results < 180 ppm 80 ppm ≤ Results < 200 ppm Interim Fail
180 ppm ≥ 200 ppm Fail
For 3-in-1 Composite
72 ppm
ppm
270 ppm
• PASS: Clear pass for all parts in the composite mix – The requirements are slightly lower to cover the margin of error possible when mixing parts for a single test.
• INTERIM FAIL: Results in this range are most likely a fail for all parts, but individual part retesting can be requested to confirm if any of the individual parts pass.
• FAIL: Clear fail for all parts in the composite mix – Based on the math, all parts would be over the allowable individual limits.
Test Reports
• Refer to the Vuori SGS Testing Manual Guidelines for further details.
Report Distribution
• All Vuori test reports must be uploaded to the SGS SMART on the same day of job completion.
o Please see below for further details.
• Hard copies of the report and samples are only required to be sent upon request and will be paid by the party requesting.
Email Subject Line AND File Name to be followed as outlined below:
• Fabric & Trim Testing (Lab Dips, Development, Feather & Down, Bulk, RSL)
o Season_Article#_Vendor Name_Color_Conclusion_Report#_Report Release Date_###_Package Name (if individual testing, then use word "Individual")
• Garment Testing (Seamless/Sweater, SMS, Bulk, Accessories, Socks)
o Season_Style#_Style Name_Vendor Name_Color_Conclusion_Report#_Report Release Date_###_Package Name (if individual testing, then use word "Individual")
➢ NOTE to Labs: ### = enter PHY for physical testing in front of Package Name OR enter RSL in front of package name OR enter GB
Email reports to:
• Vuori – ChemicalTesting@vuori.com
• Applicant(s) as listed on the TRF
• Cc: SGS Contacts
o Dana Bartlett – dana.bartlett@sgs.com
o CSR Representative for SA Billing (see Contact Information)
SGS SMART
• All Test Request Forms (TRFs) must be entered into SGS SMART
• All Reports must be uploaded to SGS SMART
• All test line conclusions must be recorded.
Sample Return
• Refer to the Vuori SGS Testing Manual Guidelines for further details.
Re-Testing
• Refer to the Vuori SGS Testing Manual Guidelines for further details.
Quotation / Order Confirmation
• For all testing paid by Vuori, an order confirmation/quotation must be sent to the following for approval prior to testing beginning. This includes rush testing.
o John Moraes john.moraes@vuori.com
o Michael Chen michael.chen@vuori.com
o Zac Chou zac.chou@vuori.com
• A quotation for all Vuori paid testing must be uploaded to SGS SMART.
• Refer to the Vuori SGS Testing Manual Guidelines for further details.
Billing
• SGS directly bills the Vuori for all Restricted Substance as per the agreed Vuori/SGS Pricing Package.
o Billing is through the SGS US office.
• All Proforma Invoices and Final Invoices must have the following information:
o Certificate(s) / Report(s) No(s) *
o External Execution Location *
o Actual Execution End Date *
o Service Level *
o Applicant Company Name
o Applicant Contact Name (or E-mail)
o Manufacturer
o Article Number
o Style Number
o PO#
• This information should be added to all BOSS orders in the “Attachments” field so that it appears on the invoice with the exception of the fields that have a specific location for this information in BOSS as indicated by *
Please see below for example:
• Procedures may vary according to local or specially arranged practices.
o The normal invoice process in the USA involves payment in advance or, if credit has been approved, payment from the invoice that accompanies the test report.
• Refer to the Vuori SGS Testing Manual Guidelines for further details.
Approved SGS Textile Laboratories
• Refer to the Vuori SGS Testing Manual Guidelines for further details.
