Clothing and Textiles
How to comply with requirements for labeling products made of cashmere, cotton, down, feather, fur, wool, rayon made from bamboo or other materials; attaching care instructions to garments; making truthful “Made in the USA” claims, and more.
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Cachet of Cashmere: Complying with the Wool Products Labeling Act [PDF]
Does your business manufacture or sell clothing or household items that contain wool – including specialty wools like cashmere, camel hair, mohair, alpaca, llama, or vicuna? Find out how to comply with labeling requirements about fiber content, country of origin, care instructions, and other information important to buyers.
Calling It Cotton: Labeling and Advertising Cotton Products [PDF]
Consumers “cotton” to correct content information. If you advertise or sell clothing or household items containing cotton, product labels must accurately reflect the fabric content.
CAN-SPAM Act: A Compliance Guide for Business [PDF] 
Do you use email in your business? The CAN-SPAM Act establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have you stop emailing them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.
Clothes Captioning: Complying with the Care Labeling Rule [PDF]
Care labels can be crucial when consumers shop for clothing. Some look for the convenience of dry cleaning, while others prefer the economy of washable garments. This guide helps you comply with the FTC’s Care Labeling Rule.
Complying with the Made in USA Standard [PDF]
Marketers and manufacturers that promote their products as Made in USA must meet the “all or virtually all” standard. This publication offers practical guidance on Made in USA claims.
Copier Data Security: A Guide for Businesses [PDF]
Does your company keep sensitive data — Social Security numbers, credit reports, account numbers, health records, or business secrets? If so, then you’ve probably instituted safeguards to protect that information. Your information security plans also should cover the digital copiers your company uses.
Down...But Not Out: Advertising and Labeling of Feather Down [PDF]
When selling feather or down products, it’s important to comply with truth-in-advertising standards. Are your down claims on the up and up?
How to Avoid Bamboozling Your Customers [PDF]
Do you make or sell bamboo-based textiles? Do you market clothing, linens, or other products advertised or labeled as bamboo? If your product isn’t made directly from bamboo fiber, it can’t be called bamboo. Read this publication to get clued in on bamboo.
In-FUR-mation Alert: How to Comply with the Fur Products Labeling Act
If you manufacture, import or sell fur garments, you must comply with the labeling requirements under the Fur Products Labeling Act.
New Rules on Electronic Payments Lower Costs for Retailers [PDF] [En español]
If your business accepts payment by credit or debit card, new rules on electronic payments may help you lower your costs.
Offering Layaways
Will that be cash or credit? How about layaway? For retailers that offer customers a layaway option, this guide includes a layaway disclosure checklist and sample receipt.
Selling 'American-Made' Products? What Businesses Need to Know About Making Made in USA Claims [PDF]
According to the Federal Trade Commission, “Made in USA” means that “all or virtually all” the product has been made in America. That is, all significant parts, processing and labor that go into the product must be of U.S. origin.
Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts [PDF]
Most textile and wool products must have a label listing the fiber content, the country of origin, and the identity of the manufacturer or another business responsible for marketing or handling the item. Read this guide to avoid a “tag snag.”
Wedding Gown Labels: Unveiling the Requirements [PDF]
When shopping for the most memorable – and expensive – clothing purchase of a lifetime, today’s savvy bride needs to know about the manufacturer, fiber content, country of origin and care instructions. Make sure your labels accurately “unveil” the details.
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