EU Textile Regulation 1007/2011: Which Fibre Names May Appear on a Suit Hangtag?
Only the fibre names listed in Annex I. Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 Annex I numbers fibre names 1–50 (Table 1 natural fibres 1–18; Table 2 man-made fibres 19–50, including amendments). Article 5 requires those Annex I names — and only those — for fibre composition descriptions. Marketing nicknames on a hangtag that are not in Annex I do not satisfy the composition label rule.
What do Articles 7 and 9 add for a suit hangtag?
Article 7 restricts “100%”, “pure” and “all” to products made exclusively of the same fibre. Up to 2% extraneous fibres are allowed when they are technically unavoidable (or 5% for products that have undergone a carding process). Article 9 requires fibres to be listed by weight in descending order. Fibres that are each 5% or less, or that together are 15% or less, may be described as “other fibres” when they are hard to state at the time of manufacture.
| Rule | What the UK legislation text states | Suit hangtag implication |
|---|---|---|
| Annex I | Fibre names numbered 1–50 (natural 1–18; man-made 19–50) | Only these names for composition |
| Article 5 | Only Annex I names for fibre composition descriptions | No non-Annex marketing synonym as the legal name |
| Article 7 | 100%/pure/all only if exclusively same fibre; ≤2% extraneous (≤5% if carded) if technically unavoidable | Do not print 100% if the mill cannot meet the ceiling |
| Article 9 | List fibres by weight descending; ≤5% each or ≤15% collective may be “other fibres” when hard to state | Agree how small percentage fibres are worded |
How should a private-label buyer write the hangtag brief?
- Use Annex I names only (for example wool, polyester, viscose) — not mill marketing names
- State percentages by weight descending, matching the mill’s composition statement
- If you want “100% wool”, confirm the mill can meet Article 7’s exclusive-fibre rule and the 2% / 5% carded ceiling
- Confirm who prints the hangtag and care label before the sample
US fibre labelling is a different statute; this post is about the EU regulation text.
When does the hangtag text lock at the factory?
With the sample. Bulk OEM from 50 follows written sample approval, and production runs 14–21 days after that. Changing fibre wording after the sealed sample means reprinting trims and risking a mismatch with the approved sample.
"We work from your hangtag artwork. Sample takes 7–14 days and bulk OEM from 50 follows sample approval, so send EU fibre wording with the brief before that sample is cut." — Shi Yuan Suit Factory (statement built from published factory policy)
FAQ
How many fibre names does EU 1007/2011 Annex I list?
Fifty entries, numbered 1–50: Table 1 natural fibres 1–18 and Table 2 man-made fibres 19–50, including amendments, on the UK legislation Annex I page.
When may a suit hangtag say 100% wool under Article 7?
Only when the product is made exclusively of that fibre. Up to 2% extraneous fibres (5% if carded) are allowed if they are technically unavoidable.
When should EU hangtag fibre text reach Shi Yuan?
With the fabric and measurements, before the 7–14 day sample, so bulk OEM from 50 carries the same approved wording.
Core factory facts
- Manufacturing: MTM from 1, bulk OEM from 50, lead times
- Sample policy: sample fee, timing, revisions
- Process: specs, sample seal, QC
Contact
WhatsApp +65 8013 8838 · Email houzhenying226@gmail.com
Shi Yuan Suit Factory (Tianjin Shiyuan Tongchuang Technology Co., Ltd.) · Est. 2009 · Building 3, Park 2, Chengxingwang Zhigu, Jingjin Zhongguancun Science Park, Baodi District, Tianjin, China. Acumenwear.com is our English export site.
