Rule 26 - Ornamentation.

(a) Where the textile fiber product contains fiber ornamentation not exceeding five percentum of the total fiber weight of the product and the stated percentages of the fiber content are exclusive of such ornamentation, the label or any invoice used in lieu thereof shall contain a phrase or statement showing such fact; as for example:

60% Cotton
40% Rayon
Exclusive of Ornamentation
or
All Cotton
Exclusive of Ornamentation.

The fiber content of such ornamentation may be disclosed where the percentage of

the ornamentation in relation to the total fiber weight of the principal fiber or blend of fibers is shown; as for example:

70% Nylon
30% Acetate
Exclusive of 4% Metallic Ornamentation
o
100% Rayon

Exclusive of 3% Silk Ornamentation.

 

(b) Where the fiber ornamentation exceeds five percentum, it shall be included in the statement of required percentages of fiber content.

(c) Where the ornamentation constitutes a distinct section of the product, sectional disclosure may be made in accordance with Rule 25. [16 CFR 303.26]


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