What Nickel Free And AZO Free Mean For Garment Accessories
Two compliance terms decide whether a metal or dyed trim clears inspection. Both are material decisions taken before production, not results discovered afterwards.
Nickel Release And Skin Contact
Nickel is a common cause of contact allergy, which is why buckles, buttons, chain and jewellery findings intended for prolonged skin contact are tested for nickel release. Specifying nickel free material means choosing the base metal and plating at the start, because the finished item cannot be changed later.
AZO Dyes
Certain azo dyes can break down into restricted aromatic amines. Restrictions apply to textiles and to leather in several markets, which brings dyed lace, webbing and PU components into scope. AZO free material is a dye and substrate decision, again taken before production.
Lead In Components
Lead limits apply to metal parts and coatings, particularly on anything aimed at children's products. It is worth stating the end use at enquiry stage, because a trim specified for adult fashion may not meet a childrenswear limit.
Say Which Market Before You Sample
The requirement follows the destination market and the end user. Telling your supplier that the goods are for children's garments in Europe changes the material list. Telling them after the goods are made changes nothing except the cost of the mistake.
Documentation
Quality at Sinya is ensured with SGS testing, and nickel free and lead and AZO free products can be made. Ask for what your buyer requires when the order is placed so it moves with the goods rather than chasing them.
Questions From This Guide
Does nickel free mean no nickel at all
In practice it refers to material that meets the nickel release limits applied to items in prolonged skin contact. Ask for the specific standard your buyer requires.
Which products does AZO free apply to
Dyed textiles and leather, which for trims means lace, webbing, fabric parts and PU components.
When should I raise compliance requirements
At enquiry stage, before sampling. It is a material decision and material cannot be changed after production.
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