The document outlines the global performance standards for woven corduroy and velveteen fabrics by Levi Strauss & Co., detailing various fabric requirements and testing methods, including tensile and tear strength. It emphasizes the acceptable ranges for fiber content, flammability, and chemical usage limitations, along with laundering and dry cleaning performance criteria. The document is confidential and is subject to precise compliance to ensure quality and safety in garments produced under these standards.

1. Revision Date: 29 May 2024 LS&Co. GLOBAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS S1/2 2025
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LEVI STRAUSS & CO. CV-1
WOVEN CORDUROY & VELVETEEN FABRICS
(Stretch & Non-Stretch)
REQUIREMENTS
UOM TEST METHOD
TEST
AS
TEST REMARKS
CVF-1 CVF-2 CVF-3 CVF-4
Category
Fine Wale
≥25 / inch
Garments ≤ 5
oz/yd2
(except Pants
& Shorts)
Shirts, Jackets
& Other
Garments
Pants & Shorts
FABRIC WEIGHT Purchase Agreement + 5.0% LS&Co. 21 AR
YARN COUNT (SIZE) Purchase Agreement + 5.0% ASTM D1059 AR Levi’s brand only
CONSTRUCTION Purchase Agreement + 5.0% ASTM D3775 AR
TENSILE STRENGTH (minimum) – warp x weft 9 x 9 20 x 15 20 x 15 25 x 20 kg
ASTM D5034
(modified)
AR
TEAR STRENGTH (minimum) – warp x weft 700 x 700 1000 x 900 1200 x 1000 1500 x 1400 g
ASTM D1424
(modified)
AR
PILEFASTNESS (minimum) – face x back 3.5 x 3.5 Rating
ASTM D4685
Option A ≥7.0 oz/yd2
Option B <7.0 oz/yd2
AR
Only applicable to corduroy
Option A: Face 300 cycles / Back 100 cycles
Option B: Face 300 cycles / Back 50 cycles
STRETCH Mill Spec ± 4.0% %
ASTM D3107
(modified)
3HL Only elastomeric stretch fabrics
GROWTH (maximum)
10-20% Stretch
20.1-34.9% Stretch
≥35% Stretch
4.0
6.0
8.0
%
ASTM D3107
(modified)
3HL Only elastomeric stretch fabrics
SEAM SLIPPAGE (minimum) – warp x weft 7.0 x 7.0 N/A kg
ASTM D1683
(at 6.35 mm)
3HL
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY -
LAUNDERING (maximum) –
warp x weft
Non-stretch
Stretch direction
-4.0 x -4.0 / ± 1.5% range
-6.0 / ± 1.5% range
%
ISO 6330
ISO 5077 (5A)
Modified
3HL Applicable to stretch direction only of elastomeric
blend fabrics
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY - DRY CLEANING (maximum) –
warp x weft
-2.5 X -2.5 %
AATCC 158 or
Commercial Dry Clean
1DC
Only applicable for coated fabrics, overall printed
fabrics and bonded fabrics
CF WASHING (minimum)
Change
Staining
3.5
3.0 (light colors)
3.5
3.0 (dyed or printed using pigment/sulphur/indigo)
Rating ISO 105-C10 A(1) AR
Light colors defined as 1/12 or lighter as per ISO
105 A01 Standard Depth Chart
CF DRY CLEANING (minimum) Change 4.0 Rating
AATCC 158 or
Commercial Dry Clean
1DC
Only applicable for coated fabrics, overall printed
fabrics and bonded fabrics
CF RUBBING (minimum)
Dry
Wet
3.0
2.0
Rating ISO 105-X12 AR
• Brushed fabrics in dark colors: rubbing
performance must be tested on both sides of the
fabric
Test not required for white, cream, ecru fabric
(pigments excluded)
CF LIGHT (minimum) Change
3.5
3.0 (light colors)
Rating
AATCC 16 (Option 3),
20 AFU
AR
Light colors defined as 1/12 or lighter as per ISO
105 A01 Standard Depth Chart
CF PERSPIRATION – ACID &
ALKALINE (minimum)
Change
Staining
4.0
3.5
Rating ISO 105-E04 AR
CF WATER (minimum)
Change
Staining
4.0
3.5
Rating ISO 105-E01 AR
Test not required for white, cream, ecru fabric
(pigments excluded)

2. Revision Date: 29 May 2024 LS&Co. GLOBAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS S1/2 2025
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LEVI STRAUSS & CO. CV-2
FOR ALL FABRICS
REQUIREMENTS
UOM
TEST
METHOD
TEST
AS
TEST REMARKS
FIBER CONTENT
100% one fiber – No tolerance
Blends - ± 3.0% tolerance
%
AATCC
20/20A
AR
Test on all fabrics.
Tolerance for manufacturing variability
FLAMMABILITY (minimum) Class 1 Rating 16 CFR 1610 AR
Test on all fabrics weighing < 3.5 oz/yd2
(120 g/m2
) OR raised
fiber surface. See Flammability Appendix.
Flame Retardants are not permitted. See RSL for details
ALKYL PHENOLS & ALKYL PHENOL ETHOXYLATES
(APEOS – NP, OP, NPEO & OPEO) (maximum)
Usage Ban
(NP & OP: TR=5 NPEO & OPEO: TR=50)
mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR Applicable to all fabrics
AROMATIC AMINES FROM AZO COLORANTS &
ARYLAMINE SALTS (maximum)
Usage Ban (TR=20) mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR
Test on all dyed fabrics intended for China market, except indigo
dyed fabrics
Test all-over printed, sprayed/painted fabrics including pocket
bag trim fabrics with screen printing
Not required on white, cream or ecru prints
BISPHENOLS (BPA, BPB, BPS, BPF, BPAF) (maximum)
BPA: 1
BPB/BPS/BPF/BPAF: Not Detected (TR=10)
mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR
Test on all types of polyester (virgin & recycled),
spandex/elastane/nylon, recycled paper & plastic components,
genuine leather (including lambskin & sheepskin)
CADMIUM – TOTAL (maximum) Usage Ban (TR=40) mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR Test on metallic yarns
DIISOCYANATES (maximum) Refer to LS&Co. Priority Chemicals List (RSL) mg/kg
Refer to
LS&Co. RSL
AR Test on PU coated fabrics
DISPERSE DYES (maximum) Usage Ban (TR=30) mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR Test on dyed and colored polyester/recycled polyester content
FORMALDEHYDE (maximum)
Qualitative
Quantitative
Negative (no observed difference)
16 (Childrens Garments sizes 0-20)
65 (Adult Garments)
Rating
mg/kg
LS&Co. 51
JIS L1041-B
or
ISO 14184-1
AR
(AC)
Test non-resinated fabrics using qualitative method first &
quantitative method only if Positive or Inconclusive result.
Test resinated fabrics using quantitative method only. Test
post-cured fabric after curing (AC).
HEAVY METALS – EXTRACTABLE (maximum)
Refer to AFIRM RSL
(Non-Jewelry Requirements)
mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR
Test on all print techniques, overdyed & tinted garments and
leather articles
LEAD – TOTAL (maximum) Usage Ban (TR=50) mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR Test on metallic yarns
ORGANIC FLUORINE - TOTAL 50 mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR
Test on all types of water repellent, water resistant, waterproof
and stain management finishes
Test on reactive dyed fabrics
PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICALS
(PFAS)
Usage Ban mg/kg
Refer to
AFIRM RSL
AR
Test on all types of water repellent, water resistant, waterproof
and stain management finishes
pH
4.0 – 7.5
5.0 – 7.5 for sulphur dyed fabrics
Value ISO 3071 AR

3. Revision Date: 29 May 2024 LS&Co. GLOBAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS S1/2 2025
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LEVI STRAUSS & CO. CV-3
WOVEN CORDUROY & VELVETEEN GARMENTS
(Stretch & Non-Stretch)
REQUIREMENTS
UOM TEST METHOD
TEST
AS
TEST NOTES
CVG-1 CVG-2 CVG-3 CVG-4
Category
Fine Wale
≥25 / inch
Garments
≤ 5 oz/yd2
(except Pants & Shorts)
Shirts, Jackets &
Other Garments
Pants & Shorts
FABRIC WEIGHT Garment Spec ± 5.0% oz/yd2
LS&Co. 21 AR
TENSILE STRENGTH
(minimum) – warp x weft
9 x 9 14 x 12 14 x 12 20 x 15
kg
ASTM D5034
(modified)
AR
Local Abrasion N/A 12 x 11 12 x 11 15 x 13
TEAR STRENGTH (minimum)
– warp x weft
700 x 700 900 x 800 1100 x 900 1300 x 1200
g
ASTM D1424
(modified)
AR
Local Abrasion N/A 800 x 750 900 x 800 1050 x 1050
PILEFASTNESS (minimum) - face x back 3.5 x 3.5 rating
ASTM D4685
Option A ≥7.0 oz/yd2
Option B <7.0 oz/yd2
AR
Only applicable to corduroy
Test only in base area
Option A: Face 300 cycles / Back 100 cycles
Option B: Face 300 cycles / Back 50 cycles
STRETCH Garment Spec ± 4.0% %
ASTM D3107
(modified)
AR Only elastomeric stretch garments
GROWTH (maximum)
10-20% Stretch
20.1-34.9% Stretch
≥35% Stretch
4.0
6.0
8.0
%
ASTM D3107
(modified)
AR Only elastomeric stretch garments.
SEAM STRENGTH (minimum)
15 (bottoms)
11 (jackets)
7 (shirts)
Kg ASTM D1683 AR
BELTLOOP ATTACHMENT STRENGTH
(minimum)
10 15 kg LS&Co. 11 AR
Test when beltloop attached to single fabric layer
(not a seam) with or without reinforcement or if
other garment construction risks noted
CLOSURE ATTACHMENT STRENGTH
(minimum)
10
15 (other functional)
20 (waistband / sew-thru)
25 (waistband / shank)
kg LS&Co. 25B AR
Mandatory test for CVG-1&2 only on functional
sundries (waistband, placket, cuffs, pockets). All
others - test if attached to single fabric layer with or
without reinforcement or if other construction risk
noted. Not required for small hook & eye closures
on tops/dresses
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY – LAUNDERING
(maximum) - length x width
-3.0 x -3.0 %
LS&Co. 23A
APPENDIX 12
3HL
Home laundering always applicable, except if care
instructions state Dry Clean Only
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY – DRY CLEAN
(maximum) - length x width
-3.0 x -3.0 %
LS&Co. 23A
AATCC 158 or
Commercial
Dry Clean
1DC
Test if Dry Clean Only care instructions or jackets
with lining or rubber/plastic/enamel sundries or
decorations sensitive to dry cleaning (shoulder
pads, crystals…) or high contrast color components
GARMENT APPEARANCE AFTER CLEANING All parameters acceptable Comments
LS&Co. 23A
APPENDIX 12
3HL
or
1DC
1DC - Test if Dimensional Stability – Dry Clean
required using dry clean method
SEAM TWIST (maximum)
±0.75 (bottoms)
±5.0 (tops)
Inches
%
LS&Co. 23A
APPENDIX 12
3HL
or
1DC
1DC - Test if Dimensional Stability – Dry Clean
required using dry clean method
PRINT/EMBELLISHMENT
DURABILITY (minimum)
Color Change
Appearance Change
4.0 (embroidery / embellishment) / 3.5 (print)
Slight change
Grey Scale
Comments
LS&Co. 23A
APPENDIX 12
10HL
or
3DC
3DC - Test if Dimensional Stability – Dry Clean
required using dry clean method
Appearance change: Not applicable for “cracked
prints”

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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LEVI STRAUSS & CO. CV-4
WOVEN CORDUROY & VELVETEEN GARMENTS cont.
(Stretch & Non-Stretch)
REQUIREMENTS
UOM TEST METHOD
TEST
AS
TEST NOTES
CVG-1 CVG-2 CVG-3 CVG-4
Category
Fine Wale
≥25 / inch
Garments ≤5 oz/yd2
(except Pants & Shorts)
Shirts, Jackets &
Other Garments
Pants &
Shorts
CF HOME LAUNDERING
(minimum)
Change
Staining
Cross-Staining
3.5
3.0 (light colours)
3.5
3.0 (dyed or printed using pigment/sulphur/indigo)
4.5
Grey Scale
Rating
LS&Co. 23A
APPENDIX 12
3HL
• Light colors defined as 1/12 or lighter as per ISO 105 A01
Standard Depth Chart
• Test not required for white, cream, ecru fabric (pigments
excluded), except if contrast components
• Test external prints separately
• Cross staining: only tested on garments with high contrast
color components (e.g. stripes, ribs, piping etc.)
CF DRY CLEANING (minimum) Change 4.0
Grey Scale
Rating
AATCC 158 or
Commercial
Dry Clean
1DC Test if Dry Clean Only care instructions
CF WASHING (minimum)
Change
Staining
3.5
3.0 (light colours)
3.5
3.0 (dyed or printed using pigment/sulphur/indigo)
Grey Scale
Rating
ISO 105-C10 A(1) AR
• Light colors defined as 1/12 or lighter as per ISO 105 A01
Standard Depth Chart.
• Test external prints separately
• Test not required for white, cream, ecru fabric or prints
(pigments & China production excluded)
CF RUBBING (minimum)
Dry
Wet
3.5
2.0
Grey Scale
Rating
ISO 105-X12 AR
• Brushed fabrics in dark colors & overdyes (all shades): must
be tested on both sides of the garment.
• Test external prints separately
• Test all colors
CF LIGHT (minimum) Change
3.5
3.0 (light colours)
Grey Scale
Rating
AATCC 16 Option 3
20 AFU
AR
• Light colors defined as 1/12 or lighter as per ISO 105 A01
Standard Depth Chart
• Test external prints separately
CF OZONE (minimum) Change 3.5
Grey Scale
Rating
LS&CO. 37 AR
• Only test on indigo finishes, on lightest part of garment.
• Test external prints separately only if indigo print
CF PERSPIRATION – ACID &
ALKALINE (minimum)
Change
Staining
Cross-Staining
4.0
3.5
4.5
Grey Scale
Rating
ISO 105-E04 AR
Base fabric and external prints to be tested and reported
separately.
Base fabric – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
External Prints – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
• Cross-staining: test on garments with high contrast colour
components (e.g. stripes, ribs, piping etc.)
CF WATER (minimum)
Change
Staining
Cross-Staining
4.0
3.5
4.5
Grey Scale
Rating
ISO 105-E01 AR
Base fabric and external prints to be tested and reported
separately.
Base fabric – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
External Prints – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
• Cross-staining: test on garments with high contrast colour
components (e.g. stripes, ribs, piping etc.)

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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LEVI STRAUSS & CO. CV-5
FOR GARMENT LININGS
(For Linings on Reversible Garments, follow applicable Garment Requirements)
REQUIREMENTS UOM TEST METHOD
TEST
AS
TEST NOTES
CF RUBBING (minimum)
Dry
Wet
4.0
3.0 (dark colors)
3.0
2.0 (dark colors)
Grey
Scale
Rating
ISO 105-X12 AR Test all colours
CF DRY CLEANING (minimum) Change 4.0
Grey
Scale
Rating
LS&Co. 23A
AATCC 158 or
Commercial Dry
Clean
1DC Test if Dimensional Stability-Dry Clean required
CF HOME LAUNDERING
(minimum)
Change 3.0
Grey
Scale
Rating
LS&Co. 23A
APPENDIX 12
3HL
• Test not required on white, cream, ecru fabrics (pigments
excluded)
• Evaluate cross-staining from shell, if applicable, as part of
Garment Appearance after Cleaning
CF PERSPIRATION – ACID &
ALKALINE (minimum)
Change
Staining
Cross-Staining
3.0
3.0
4.5
Grey
Scale
Rating
ISO 105-E04 AR
Base fabric and external prints to be tested and reported
separately.
Base fabric – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
External Prints– test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
Cross-staining: test on garments with high contrast colour
components (e.g. stripes, ribs, piping etc.)
CF WATER (minimum)
Change
Staining
Cross-Staining
3.0
3.0
4.5
Grey
Scale
Rating
ISO 105-E01 AR
Base fabric and external prints to be tested and reported
separately.
Base fabric – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
External Prints – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru
Cross-staining: test on garments with high contrast colour
components (e.g. stripes, ribs, piping etc.)
CF WASHING (minimum)
Change
Staining
4.0
3.5 (dyed or printed using pigment/sulphur/indigo)
3.0 (light colors)
3.5
3.0 (dyed or printed using pigment/sulphur/indigo)
Grey
Scale
Rating
ISO 105-C10 A(1) AR
• Light colors defined as 1/12 or lighter as per ISO 105 A01
Standard Depth Chart.
• Test not required on white, cream, ecru fabrics (pigments
& China production excluded)
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY – LAUNDERING
(maximum) - length x width
Compatible with Shell %
LS&Co. 23A
APPENDIX 12
3HL
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY – DRY CLEAN
(maximum) - length x width
Compatible with Shell %
LS&Co. 23A
AATCC 158 or
Commercial Dry
Clean
1DC Test if Dimensional Stability – Dry Clean required
PILLING (minimum)
3.5
3.0 (flannel / flannel-like fabrics)
Rating
BS EN ISO 12945-1
(18,000 cycles)
AR
Knits – all fiber contents (face only)
Wovens - only applicable for wool, viscose, lyocell & modal
content fabrics, all weights (face only)
SEAM SLIPPAGE (minimum) 7 kg ASTM D1683 AR
Woven linings – outseam, armhole, sleeve seam, pocket as
applicable
SEAM STRENGTH (minimum) 7 kg ASTM D1683 AR
Woven linings – outseam, armhole, sleeve seam, pocket as
applicable

6. Revision Date: 29 May 2024 LS&Co. GLOBAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS S1/2 2025
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LEVI STRAUSS & CO. CV-6
FOR ALL GARMENTS – Body & Lining
REQUIREMENTS UOM
TEST
METHOD
TEST
AS
TEST NOTES
FIBER CONTENT
100% Same Fiber: No Tolerance
Blends: 3% Tolerance
% AATCC 20/20A AR
Only test on blended fabrics, all fabrics claiming recycled fiber
content, multi-component garments & garments with embroidery
or textile-based embellishments.
Test on all production for China government reports, regardless of
content.
FLAMMABILITY (minimum) Class 1 Rating 16 CFR 1610 AR
Test on all garments weighing <3.5 oz/yd2
(120 g/m2
) OR raised
fiber surface. See Flammability Appendix for details
Flame Retardants are not permitted. See RSL for details
pH (range) 4.0 to 7.5 Value ISO 3071 AR
ALKYL PHENOLS & ALKYL PHENOL ETHOXYLATES
(APEOS – NP, OP, NPEO & OPEO) (maximum)
Usage Ban
(NP & OP - TR=5 NPEO & OPEO – TR=50
mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR Applicable to all garments
AROMATIC AMINES FROM AZO COLORANTS &
ARYLAMINE SALTS (maximum)
Usage Ban
(TR=20)
mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR
Test on all dyed fabrics (except indigo dyed) intended for China
market
Test all-over printed, sprayed/painted fabrics including pocket bag
trims with screen printing
Test on overdyed, pigment sprays/painted & tinted garments or
external & internal prints (all techniques). Includes waistband &
pocket bag prints.
Not required on white, cream, ecru prints.
For China, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia,
South Korea, Egypt, Vietnam & Turkey markets, include in
production testing for all garments regardless of style/finish.
See RSL/Legal Appendix for details
BISPHENOLS (BPA, BPB, BPS, BPF, BPAF)
(maximum)
BPA: 1
BPB/BPS/BPF/BPAF: Not Detected (TR=10)
mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR
Test on all types of polyester (virgin & recycled),
spandex/elastane/nylon, recycled paper & plastic components,
genuine leather (including lambskin & sheepskin)
Garment testing exempt if passing fabric and sundries test reports
provided. Exception: Test required if resin or PU-coated garment
finish
CADMIUM – TOTAL (maximum) Usage Ban (TR=40) mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR
Test on prints (all techniques), metallic yarns, metal or plastic
sundry items sourced by vendors, surface coatings & paint
techniques
CHLOROPHENOLS & OPP (maximum) Refer to AFIRM RSL mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR Test on natural fibers & leather garments for Saudi Arabia
DIISOCYANATES (maximum) Refer to LS&Co. Priority Chemical List (RSL) mg/kg
Refer to LS&Co.
RSL
AR
Test on PU coated fabrics or PU prints
Test may be exempt at garment stage if acceptable fabric test
provided
FORMALDEHYDE
(maximum)
Qualitative
Quantitative
Negative (no observed difference)
16 (Childrens Garments sizes 0-20)
65 (Adult Garments)
Rating
mg/kg
LS&Co. 51
JIS L 1041-B or
ISO 14184-1
AR
Test adult, non-resinated garments for all markets except China,
using qualitative method first & quantitative method only if
Positive or Inconclusive result.
Test Childrenswear garments (sizes 0-20), resinated garments
and production testing for China government reports using
quantitative method only.
Test external & internal prints separately.
HEAVY METALS – EXTRACTABLE (maximum)
Refer to AFIRM RSL
(Non-Jewelry Requirements)
mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR
Test on all print techniques, overdyed & tinted garments and
leather articles
LEAD – TOTAL (maximum) Usage Ban (TR=50) (prints & fabrics) mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR
Test on prints (all techniques), metallic yarns, metal or plastic
sundry items sourced by vendors, surface coatings & paint
techniques
ORGANOTINS (maximum) Refer to AFIRM RSL mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR Test on foil and glitter prints
PHTHALATES (maximum) Usage Ban (TR=500 each / 1000 total) mg/kg
Refer to AFIRM
RSL
AR Test on prints (all techniques) and pliable plastic items
ODOR
No off odor
(i.e. no musty, fishy, gasoline or petroleum odors
Rating
GB 18401
Section 6.7
AR

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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LEVI STRAUSS & CO. CV-7
CORDUROY & VELVETEEN FABRIC TESTING PROTOCOL
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
NOTES
(Test if note applies)
CF RUBBING X X Test not required for white, cream, ecru fabric (pigments excluded)
CF WASHING X X Test not required on white, cream, ecru fabrics (pigments excluded).
CF LIGHT X X
CF PERSPIRATION X X
CF WATER X X Test not required for white, cream, ecru fabric (pigments excluded)
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY – LAUNDERING X X
DOWN-PROOF X X For use in down garment, without a down bag
DRY CLEANING –
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY & CF
X X Coated fabrics, overall printed fabrics and bonded fabrics
FABRIC CONSTRUCTION X X
Fabric mills must provide confirmation of weave type, ends/picks, yarn type & size and dyeing type &
method on the first development test report for a mill style. If fabric is tested in a 3rd
party lab, the
fabric construction details may be provided to the lab separately with the test submit and the lab will
enter the information into the LS&Co. test report.
Levi’s brand only: Production requirement Seasonal + volume. See testing frequency document for
details
FIBER CONTENT X FOP/FOS All fabrics
FLAMMABILITY X FOP/FOS
PILEFASTNESS X X
Corduroy only
Option A: Face 300 cycles / Back 100 cycles Option B: Face 300 cycles / Back 50 cycles
SEAM SLIPPAGE X X Fine wale (≥25/inch) or <5.0 oz/yd2
STRETCH & GROWTH X X
Elastomeric stretch fabrics.
Levi’s brand only: Seasonal + volume. See testing frequency document for details
TENSILE STRENGTH X X
TEAR STRENGTH X X
YARN COUNT (SIZE) X X Levi’s brand only: Seasonal + volume. See testing frequency document for details
WEIGHT – ORIGINAL X X Levi’s brand only: Seasonal + volume. See testing frequency document for details

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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF LEVI STRAUSS & CO. CV-8
CORDUROY & VELVETEEN FABRIC TESTING PROTOCOL
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
NOTES
(Test if note applies)
ALKYL PHENOLS & ALKYL PHENOL ETHOXYLATES
(APEOS – NP/OP/NPEO/ OPEO)
X FOP/FOS
AROMATIC AMINES from AZO COLORANTS &
ARYLAMINE SALTS
X
All dyed fabrics intended for China market, except indigo dyed fabrics
All-over printed, sprayed/painted fabrics including pocket bag trim fabrics with screen printing
Not required on white, cream or ecru prints
BISPHENOLS (BPA, BPB, BPS, BPF, BPAF) X
Test on all types of polyester (virgin & recycled), spandex/elastane/nylon, recycled paper & plastic
components, genuine leather (including lambskin & sheepskin)
CADMIUM - TOTAL X Metallic yarns
DIISOCYANATES X
Test on PU coated fabrics or PU prints
Test may be exempt at garment stage if acceptable fabric test provided
DISPERSE DYES X Test on dyed and colored polyester/recycled polyester content
FORMALDEHYDE X X
HEAVY METALS – EXTRACTABLE X FOP/FOS Test on all print techniques, overdyed & tinted garments and leather articles
LEAD - TOTAL X Metallic yarns
ORGANIC FLUORINE - TOTAL X
Test on all types of water repellent, water resistant, waterproof and stain management finishes
Test on reactive dyed fabrics
PERFLUORINATED AND POLYFLUORINATED CHEMICALS
(PFAS)
X
Test on all types of water repellent, water resistant, waterproof and stain management finishes
Test on reactive dyed fabrics
pH X X
Development testing of RSL properties may be exempted if the supplier provides a valid Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certificate for the material(s) supplied.
Please consult with LS&Co. Product Safety to verify the applicability of test exemptions with valid certificates.

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CORDUROY & VELVETEEN GARMENT TESTING PROTOCOL
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
NOTES
(Test if note applies)
BELTLOOP ATTACHMENT STRENGTH X X
Test when beltloop attached to single fabric layer (not a seam), with or without reinforcement, or if other garment
construction risks noted
CF RUBBING X FOP/FOS
Test external prints separately.
Test all colors.
CF HOME LAUNDERING X FOP/FOS
Test external prints separately.
Test not required for white, cream, ecru fabric (pigments excluded)
CF LIGHT X FOP/FOS Test external prints separately
CF OZONE X X Only test on indigo finishes, on lightest part of garment
CF PERSPIRATION X FOP/FOS
Required test at development and FOP/FOS - all markets– all colours – both base fabric and any external prints.
Base fabric and external prints to be tested and reported separately.
- Base fabric – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
- External Prints – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
Cross-staining: test on garments with high contrast colour components (e.g. stripes, ribs, piping etc.)
CF WATER X FOP/FOS
CF WASHING X FOP/FOS
Test external prints separately.
Test all colours
CLOSURE ATTACHMENT STRENGTH X
For CVG-1 & 2, test on functional sundries (waistband, placket, cuffs, pockets). All others - test if attached to single fabric
layer with or without reinforcement or other construction risk noted. Not required for small hook & eye closures on
tops/dresses
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY – LAUNDERING X FOP/FOS
DRY CLEANING – DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
/ CF / GARMENT APPEARANCE
X FOP/FOS
Dry Clean Only care instructions or jackets with padding/lining/down or rubber/plastic/enamel sundries or decorations
sensitive to dry cleaning (shoulder pads, crystals…) or high contrast color components
FIBER CONTENT X FOP/FOS All products
FLAMMABILITY X FOP/FOS
GARMENT APPEARANCE AFTER CLEANING X FOP/FOS
PILEFASTNESS X FOP/FOS
Corduroy only
Test only in base area
Option A: Face 300 cycles / Back 100 cycles Option B: Face 300 cycles / Back 50 cycles
PRINT / EMBELLISHMENT DURABILITY X FOP/FOS
External embellishments and prints.
For internal prints (e.g. screenprints on pocketing or waistbands), standard garment sundries (e.g. buttons, snaps, rivets,
brand labeling, lace trim, drawstrings), printed fabric and patch & repair garments, evaluate using Garment Appearance
after Cleaning (3HL) test.
SEAM STRENGTH X FOP/FOS All testing for China government reports
SEAM TWIST X FOP/FOS
STRETCH & GROWTH X FOP/FOS Elastomeric stretch fabrics
TENSILE STRENGTH X X Partial testing requirement for garment finished non-denim bottoms. FOP/FOS all other product categories. See Testing
Frequency for details
TEAR STRENGTH X X
TENSILE STRENGTH – LOCAL ABRASION X X Locally abraded
Partial testing requirement for garment finished non-denim bottoms. FOP/FOS all other product categories. See Testing
Frequency for details
TEAR STRENGTH – LOCAL ABRASION X X
WEIGHT – ORIGINAL X FOP/FOS
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LININGS (For Linings on Reversible Garments, follow applicable Garment Protocol)
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
NOTES
(Test if note applies)
CF RUBBING X FOP/FOS Required on all colors
CF HOME LAUNDERING X FOP/FOS
Not required on white, cream, ecru fabrics (pigments excluded).
Evaluate cross-staining from shell, if applicable, as part of Garment Appearance after Cleaning.
CF PERSPIRATION X FOP/FOS Required test at development and FOP/FOS - all markets– all colours – both base fabric and any external prints.
Base fabric and external prints to be tested and reported separately.
- Base fabric – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
- External Prints – test all colours, including white, cream, ecru.
Cross-staining: test on garments with high contrast colour components (e.g. stripes, ribs, piping etc.)
CF WATER X FOP/FOS
CF WASHING X FOP/FOS Required on all colors
FIBER CONTENT X FOP/FOS
FLAMMABILITY X FOP/FOS Fabrics <3.5 oz/yd2
OR with raised fiber surface
PILLING X FOP/FOS
Knits – all fiber contents (face only)
Wovens - only applicable for wool, viscose, lyocell & modal content fabrics, all weights (face only)
SEAM SLIPPAGE X FOP/FOS Woven linings – outseam, armhole, sleeve seam & pocket as applicable
SEAM STRENGTH X FOP/FOS Woven linings – outseam, armhole, sleeve seam & pocket as applicable
CORDUROY & VELVETEEN GARMENT RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES TESTING PROTOCOL – BODY & LININGS
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION
NOTES
(Test if note applies)
ODOR FOP/FOS Required only for China 2C reports.
ALKYL PHENOLS & ALKYL PHENOL
ETHOXYLATES (APEOS – NP/OP/NPEO/ OPEO)
X FOP/FOS
AROMATIC AMINES FROM AZO COLORANTS &
ARYLAMINE SALTS
X FOP/FOS
Test on all dyed fabrics (except indigo dyed) intended for China market
Test all-over printed, sprayed/painted fabrics including pocket bag trims with screen printing
Test on overdyed, pigment sprays/painted & tinted garments or external & internal prints (all techniques). Includes
waistband & pocket bag prints.
Not required on white, cream, ecru prints.
For China, EU, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Egypt, Vietnam & Turkey markets, include in
production testing for all garments regardless of style/finish. See RSL/Legal Appendix for details
BISPHENOLS (BPA, BPB, BPS, BPF, BPAF) X
Test on all types of polyester (virgin & recycled), spandex/elastane/nylon, recycled paper & plastic components, genuine
leather (including lambskin & sheepskin)
Garment testing exempt if passing fabric and sundries test reports provided. Exception: Test required if resin or PU-
coated garment finish
CADMIUM - TOTAL FOP/FOS Test on prints (all techniques), metallic yarns & metal or plastic sundry items sourced by vendors
CHLOROPHENOLS & OPP FOP/FOS Test on natural fiber and leather garments for Saudi Arabia
DIISOCYANATES X FOP/FOS
Test on PU coated fabrics or PU prints
Test may be exempt at garment stage if acceptable fabric test provided
FORMALDEHYDE X FOP/FOS Test external & internal prints separately
HEAVY METALS – EXTRACTABLE FOP/FOS Test on all print techniques, overdyed & tinted garments and leather articles
LEAD - TOTAL FOP/FOS
Test on prints (all techniques), metallic yarns, metal or plastic sundry items sourced by vendors, surface coatings & paint
techniques
ORGANOTINS FOP/FOS Foil & glitter prints
pH X FOP/FOS
PHTHALATES X FOP/FOS Test on prints (all techniques) and pliable plastic items
Development testing of RSL properties may be exempted if the supplier provides a valid Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certificate for the material(s) supplied.
Please consult with LS&Co. Product Safety to verify the applicability of test exemptions with valid certificates.
Garment POs shipping to United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia (SASO) have specific test requirements. See Appendix 4 for details.

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REVISIONS TO CORDUROY & VELVETEEN STANDARDS DOCUMENT
DATE RESPONSIBLE PAGE CONTENT
5/29/2024 Rosie Garrido CV-1, 7
Added new developmental and production FABRIC test requirement and method for YARN COUNT (SIZE)
Added new development and production FABRIC test requirement and method for CONSTRUCTION (ends and pics per inch)
Revised FABRIC test protocol for WEIGHT and STRETCH/GROWTH
03/25/2024 Rosie Garrido CV-10 Added Saudi Arabia (SASO) to Appendix 4 note
03/01/2024 Marina Wright CV-8 Updated fabric testing protocol for disperse dyes
03/01/2024 Marina Wright CV-2, 6 Updated requirements for Bisphenol testing as per RSL
03/01/2024 Marina Wright CV-1, 3, 5, 7 Changed pilefastness test method to ASTM D4685 (Taber Abrasion)
03/01/2024 Marina Wright CV-10 Added note regarding special testing requirements for shipments to UAE. Detail in Appendix 4.
12/21/2023 Marina Wright CV-5, 10 Updated pilling requirements for garment linings
12/22/2022 Marina Wright CV-2, 6 pH range for fabric & garments widened
12/22/2022 Marina Wright CV-2, 6, 8, 10 Modified wording of APEOs, azo colorants, cadmium, diisocyanates, lead, heavy metals notes
12/22/2022 Marina Wright CV-2, 8 New requirement for Disperse Dyes for polyester/recycled polyester fabrics
12/22/2022 Marina Wright CV-2, 8
New requirements for PFAS & Total Organic Fluorine on development fabrics for water repellent, water resistant, waterproof & stain
management finishes
12/22/2022 Marina Wright CV-2, 6, 8, 10
New requirement for Bisphenols for all types of polyester (virgin & recycled), spandex/elastane/nylon, recycled paper & plastic
components, genuine leather (including lambskin & sheepskin)
12/22/2022 Marina Wright CV-6 Removed formaldehyde standard for adult garments without direct skin contact
12/22/2022 Marina Wright CV-8, 10 New RSL testing exemption during development if supplier provides valid Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certificate for material(s) supplied
12/17/2021 Marina Wright CV-6, 10, 11 Azo Dyes – include Turkey for production garment testing
8/30/2021 Marina Wright CV-2, 6, 7, 9, 10 Extractable Heavy Metals name edited
8/30/2021 Marina Wright CV-2, 6, 7, 9 Isocyanate name change to Diisocyanate as per RSL 2021
8/30/2021 Marina Wright CV-2, 6 Flammability - Addition of statement “Flame Retardants not permitted. See RSL for details”
8/30/2021 Marina Wright CV-9 Print/Embellishment Durability – clarification of garment parts to be evaluated using Garment Appearance after Cleaning (3HL) test
8/30/2021 Marina Wright CV-6, 9, 10 Azo Dyes – include Saudi Arabia for production testing
8/30/2021 Marina Wright CV-6, 9 Chlorophenols – testing requirement added for products shipping to Saudi Arabia
9/25/2020 Marina Wright CV-3, 9
Beltloop attachment strength & closure attachment strength – testing to be performed if attached to a single fabric layer – with or
without reinforcement
9/25/2020 Marina Wright CV-4, 5, 8, 10
CF Rubbing-Dry, CF Perspiration & CF Water added to required FOP/FOS testing to ensure visibility to compliance with China
requirements
9/25/2020 Marina Wright CV-2, 6, 7, 8 Fiber content testing required for all fabrics & garments at development and FOP/FOS
9/25/2020 Marina Wright CV-2, 6, 7, 9, 10 Added requirement for testing Heavy Metals - Extractable

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5/31/2020 Marina Wright CV-8 to 11 Modified production garment testing protocol to identify tests needed only at FOP/FOS and tests needed based on volume
5/31/2020 Marina Wright CV-7 Modified APEO development fabric testing requirement