China Implements New National Standard for Water Resistant Outdoor Sportswear

On November 1, 2016, China implemented a new national standard - GB/T 32614-2016 Outdoor Sportswear-Water Resistant Garment. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) February 16, 2017 - On November 1, 2016, China implemented its first national standard for outdoor sportswear - China National Standard GB/T 32614-2016 Outdoor Sportswear - Water Resistant Garment. The new standard relates to water resistant garments which are mainly made of textile materials.

This comprehensive standard specifies:
• Garment size and type
• Requirements:
o Physical qualities
o Appearance qualities
• Testing methods
• Judgement rules
• Instructions for use
• Packaging
• Transportation
• Storage for water resistant garments

GB/T 32614-2016 does not apply to water resistant garments aimed at children aged 36 months or younger.

Stakeholders are now advised to check their products against the new standard in order to maintain compliance.

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