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• On March 20, 2009, The FTC has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice amending Commission Rule 7(c) of the Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, commonly known as the Textile Rules, to establish a new generic fiber subclass name and definition. The new name and definition, for a subclass of fibers made from poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT), has been established within the existing definition of “polyester,” and is named “triexta.” The rule amendment was made following a public comment period in response to a petition filed by Mohawk Industries, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and PTT Poly Canada. Effective as of the date the notice is published in the Federal Register, “triexta” may be used as an alternative to the generic

• April 7, 2008, the Federal Trade Commission published (73 FR 18727) Reopening of comment period, pursuant to a petition to establish a new generic fiber subclass name and definition within the existing definition of ``polyester'' for a specifically proposed subclass of polyester fibers made from poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (``PTT'').

• August 24, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission published (72 FR 48600) Request for public comment on petition to establish a new generic fiber subclass name and definition poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (``PTT'') .

Labeling Requirements

• Country of Origin and Fiber Content Labeling Requirements

• Textile products are subject to the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act 15 U.S.C. § 70. and the Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act 16 CFR Part 303.

• Wool textile products are furhter subject to the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 15 U.S.C. § 68. and the Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 16 CFR Part 300.

  FTC Guides

• Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirement Under the Textile and Wool Acts.

• The Cachet of Cashmere: Complying with the Wool Products Labeling Act.

Other Regulations and Guides

• U.S. Customs Informed Compliance guide Marking Requirements for Wearing Apparel January 2004.

• Textile Corporate Leniency Policy Statement.
  • Federal Register Notice (67 FR 71566) [December 2, 2002].
  • NTA comments [December 20, 2002].
  • CCMI comments [December 20, 2002].