In addition to the fabric tests applicable to all apparel, children’s garments can require assessments more specific to their end user’s safety and comfort.
Nightwear
The Australian Consumer Goods (Children’s Nightwear and limited daywear and paper patterns for Children’s Nightwear) Safety Standard Safety Standard 2017 mandates that a wide range of infant and children’s clothing meets the requirements of, and is labelled in accordance with, the Australian standard AS/NZS 1249-2014. It captures garments that you would expect such as nighties, pyjamas, rompers and robes, but also includes products such as towels or blankets with arm openings.
Under the requirements of AS/NZS 1249-2014, infant and children’s nightwear garments can be assessed against the requirements of either Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 or Category 4 garments. Assessment and labelling requirements differ between the categories, and thus the testing requirements are dependent on the sizing, composition and structural makeup of the garment.
AWTA Product Testing is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities to perform all associated testing and assessments of AS/NZS 1249-2014 and is considered an authority on children’s nightwear compliance.
钮扣电池
A set of safety standards relating to the use of Button batteries introduced by the Australian Government was mandated in Australia from June 2022. This introduction of legislation has now been echoed in a number of countries. The size and shape of these batteries make it easy for them to become lodged in a child’s airway when swallowed. If leakage is present, tissue damage to major organs can occur; and they can also emit a voltage if placed in an orifice such as the ear or nose.
澳大利亚消费品（含钮扣电池/纽扣电池产品）安全标准》（Safety Standard 2020）规定，任何钮扣电池或纽扣电池在销售时都必须贴有足够的警告标签，以提醒消费者并教育公众；同时还规定了实验室测试，以确保在合理使用或滥用含电池的物品时，电池仍无法触及。.
小部件
儿童服装和玩具上的按扣、纽扣和饰物等小部件的固定强度非常重要。如果固定不牢，很容易造成儿童窒息的危险。.
校服
Selecting an appropriate fabric is more than just a matter of appearance; it will directly impact the wearer’s comfort, performance, and overall experience.
- School uniforms need to withstand the rigours of daily wear and tear. Durable fabrics ensure the uniform lasts longer.
- Tear strength
- Bursting strength
- Stretch and recovery
- Abrasion resistance tests
- Pilling resistance tests
- Snagging resistance
- Fabrics that are easy to care for reduce the burden on parents and caregivers, ensuring the uniform looks neat and professional with minimal effort.
- Dimensional stability to washing
- Spirality
- Colourfastness
- Stain resistance
- Students spend a significant portion of their day in a uniform. Fabrics should be appropriate for the local climate, keeping students warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Thermal resistance
- Breathability
- Wicking
- Water repellency
化学品意识
澳大利亚竞争与消费者委员会（ACCC）也就纺织品生产和整理过程中可能使用的有害化学品提供了指导。.
- 甲醛含量（关于某些消费品中特定化学品浓度的安全指南（ACCC，2014 年）
- 偶氮染料是一种合成着色剂，用于各种消费品，包括食品、化妆品、地毯、服装、皮革和纺织品。.
热舒适度
儿童的热舒适度是父母最关心的问题，除了消防安全外，睡衣和床上用品的 TOG 等级信息对购买决策也很重要。.
TOG 评级是纺织业用来衡量热阻的一种方法，用于表示物品的预期隔热性能。.
