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This standard is developed in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 23314-2009 Neckties and the following main technical changes have been made with respect to GB/T 23314-2009:
——The application scope of the standard is modified, with the following requirements added: This standard is not applicable to neckties for babies and infants aged 36 months and below (see Clause 1 of this standard; Clause 1 of Edition 2009);
——The normative references are modified (see Clause 2 of this standard; Clause 2 of Edition 2009);
——The terms are modified, with necktie, necktie knot holder, and necktie knot piece added (see Clause 3 of this standard; Clause 3 of Edition 2009);
——The requirements for the instructions for use of finished products are modified, with a specification labeling example and functional necktie labeling instructions added (see 4.1 of this standard; 4.1 of Edition 2009);
——The requirements for specifications and dimensions are modified; the diagram for necktie structure is supplemented and modified (see 4.2 of this standard; 4.2 of Edition 2009);
——The requirements for accessories are modified and supplemented (see 4.3.3.3 of this standard; 4.3.3.3 of Edition 2009);
——The splicing requirements are modified (see 4.4 of this standard; 4.4 of Edition 2009);
——The requirements for visible defects are modified (see 4.6 of this standard; 4.6 of Edition 2009);
——The requirements for sewing and ironing are modified (see 4.7 of this standard; 4.7 of Edition 2009);
——The requirement that “There shall be no sharp objects such as metal needles in the package of finished product, and there shall be no broken needle residues on the finished product” is added (see 4.7.14);
——The requirements for the “appearance after washing” are modified (see Table 3 of this standard; 4.8 of Edition 2009);
——The requirement for the safety performance of neckties for 3-14 years old children is added (see 4.8 of this standard);
——Technical requirements for dimensional changes after water washing, color fastness to wet rubbing of fabrics, color fastness to wet rubbing, perspiration and water of zipper tapes, and physical and chemical properties of zippers and buckles are added (see Table 3 of this standard; Table 3 of Edition 2009);
——Test tools used are modified (see 5.1 of this standard; 5.1 of Edition 2009);
——The methods for determining the specifications and dimensions of finished products are modified (see Table 4 of this standard; Table 4 of Edition 2009);
——The methods for appearance determination are modified (see 5.3 of this standard; 5.5 to 5.8 of Edition 2009);
——The requirement that “The safety performance of children's neckties shall be tested in accordance with GB 31701” is added;
——The determination method of dimensional change after water washing is added (see 5.4.2);
——The determination method of appearance after washing is modified and supplemented (see 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 of this standard; 5.9 of Edition 2009);
——The testing method of color fastness to soaping is modified (see 5.4.4 of this standard; 5.10.5 of Edition 2009);
——The testing method of color fastness to light is modified (see 5.4.9 of this standard; 5.10.7 of Edition 2009);
——The testing method of color fastness to hot pressing is modified (see 5.4.10 of this standard; 5.10.4 of Edition 2009);
——The determination methods of zippers and buckles are modified (see 5.4.11 and 5.4.12 of this standard; 5.3 and 5.4 of Edition 2009);
——The testing methods of other physical and chemical properties are supplemented (see 5.4.13);
——The requirement that ”As for the test items for sampling part not mentioned, samples may be taken on finished product as required” is supplemented (see 5.4.14);
——The requirements for inspection classification are modified and supplemented (see 6.1 of this standard; 6.1 of Edition 2009);
——The judgment basis for appearance quality defects are modified and supplemented (see 6.2.3 of this standard; 6.2.3 of Edition 2009);
——The acceptance criteria are modified (see 6.4.3 of this standard; 6.5 of Edition 2009);
——The re-inspection requirements are modified (see 6.4.4 of this standard; 6.6 of Edition 2009).
This standard was proposed by China National Textile and Apparel Council.
This standard is under the jurisdiction of National Technical Committee 219 on Garments of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 219).
The previous edition of this standard is as follows:
——GB/T 23314-2009.
Neckties
1 Scope
This standard specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules as well as marking, packaging, transportation and storage of neckties.
This standard is applicable to the neckties mainly made of woven fabrics.
This standard is not applicable to neckties for babies and infants aged 36 months and below.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 250 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Grey scale for assessing change in color
GB/T 3920 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Color fastness to rubbing
GB/T 3921-2008 Textiles - Tests for color fastness - Color fastness to washing with soap or soap and soda
GB/T 3922 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to perspiration
GB/T 4841.3 Colour cards of standard depths for dyeing with dyestuffs - 2/1, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12 and 1/25
GB/T 5296.4 Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel
GB/T 5711 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to drycleaning using perchloroethylene solvent
GB/T 5713 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to water
GB/T 6152 Textiles - Tests for color fastness - Color fastness to hot pressing
GB/T 8427-2019 Textiles - Tests for color fastness - Color fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test
GB/T 8629-2017 Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
GB 18401 National general safety technical code for textile products
GB/T 19981.2-2014 Textiles - Professional care, drycleaning and wetcleaning of fabrics and garments - Part 2: Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using tetrachloroethene
GB/T 21294 Testing methods of physical and chemical performance of garments
GB/T 24121 Textile products - Determination of the remains of broken sewing needle
GB/T 29862 Textiles - Identification of fiber content
GB 31701 Safety technical code for infants and children textile products
FZ/T 80002 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage for garments
FZ/T 80004 Rule for garments delivery inspection
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
necktie
dress accessory of tops tied around the collar and hanging over the chest
3.1.1
straight necktie
necktie in an extended state but not in fixed-shape knot
See Figure 1, a) and b)
3.1.2
shaped necktie
necktie in fixed-shape knot
See Figure 1, c) and d)
3.2
petty band
part, of a shaped necktie, between the front point of the narrow end and the seam at the end of the zipper
See Figure 1, d)
3.3
neckband
part, of a shaped necktie, worn on the neck
See Figure 1, c)
3.4
buckle
part, of a shaped necktie, which will be disconnected to eliminate potential danger when the neckband is over-tightened
See Figure 1, c)
3.5
concealed seam
part of center seam, located in the necktie body to buffer the tightness of the necktie
3.6
pulling-out force
maximum force required for a buckle being disconnected from the necktie when the buckle is subjected to a composite reversed pulling force
3.7
necktie knot holder
part, of a shaped necktie, which is used to maintain the shape of the necktie knot
3.8
necktie knot piece
flexible elastic piece coated on the front of the necktie knot holder in a shaped necktie
4 Requirements
4.1 Instructions for use
4.1.1 The instructions for use of finished products shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of GB/T 5296.4 and GB 31701.
4.1.2 The specifications of finished products shall be marked as the full length × the wide end width, in centimeters or cm.
Example: (145×10) centimeters or (145×10) cm.
4.1.3 In their instructions for use, functional neckties should be indicated with their functions (such as water repellency and oil repellency) and grades as well as the test methods adopted.
4.2 Specifications and dimensions
4.2.1 The specifications and dimensions of the main parts of finished products may be designed according to needs.
4.2.2 The permissible specification and dimension deviation at main parts of finished products shall meet those specified in Table 1. The division of parts of finished products is shown in Figure 1.
Table 1
Part name Permissible deviation of specifications and dimensions Remarks
Full length ≥ 100 cm Full length < 100 cm
Full length ±2.0cm ±1.0cm —
Wide end length ±1.0cm Not applicable to shaped neckties
Middle segment length ±1.0cm Not applicable to shaped neckties
Petty band length ±0.5cm Not applicable to straight neckties
Neckband length ±1.0cm Not applicable to straight neckties
Necktie knot height ±0.2cm Not applicable to straight neckties
Wide end width ±0.2cm —
Middle segment width ±0.2cm Not applicable to shaped neckties
Narrow end width ±0.2cm —
Front points of wide and narrow ends ±2° —
Splicing angle of wide and narrow ends ±5° Not applicable to shaped neckties
Trademark position ±0.5cm —
Cloth loop position ±0.5cm —
a) Straight necktie (front)
b) Straight necktie (back)
c) Shaped necktie (front) d) Shaped necktie (back)
Key:
1-buckle; α1-front point of wide end; W3-middle segment width; L6-necktie knot height;
2-neckband; α2-front point of narrow end; L1-full length of straight necktie; L7-neckband length;
3-zipper; β1-splicing angle of wide end; L2-1/2L1; L8-wide end length;
4-cloth loop; β2-splicing angle of narrow end; L3-trademark position; L9-middle segment length;
5-trademark; W1-wide end width; L4-cloth loop position; L10-full length of shaped necktie.
6-petty band; W2-narrow end width; L5-petty band length;
Figure 1 Necktie structure
4.3 Raw materials
4.3.1 Fabric
Fabric complying with the quality requirements of this standard shall be adopted.
4.3.2 Lining
Unless otherwise special design provided, lining compatible with the fabric in property, colour and luster shall be adopted.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
6 Inspection rules
7 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage
Annex A (Normative) Test method for pull-out force of buckles on finished products