Textile products that don’t comply with Section 5 of the FTC Act, the FTC’s various Truth In Advertising guidance documents on FTC.gov (e.g., Green Guides, Protecting Consumers from Fraud and Deception) or the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) and are deemed by the FTC as making deceptive or unfair marketing claims.   

Textile products that don’t comply with the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, The Textile Fiber Rule, Wool Products Labeling Rules or the Fur Products Labeling Act.   

Textile products that don’t comply with CPSC rules and regulations relating to textile products and apparel, including the Flammable Fabrics Act. 

Rayon or viscose textile products that don’t comply with Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, the Textile Fiber Rule or the FTC Bamboo Textiles guidance on FTC.gov. Rayon and viscose textiles and textile products are falsely labeled and advertised if they are described as containing bamboo or bamboo fiber, being environmentally friendly by virtue of having been made from bamboo, or having properties associated with bamboo (e.g., antimicrobial or hypoallergenic) unless those properties are substantiated by some method other than the product having been derived from bamboo.  

Fur and leather products that do not comply with the Fur Rules and the FTC’s Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products respectively.

Wool and cashmere products that do not comply with the Wool Products Labeling Act or are mislabeled in violation of the Lanham Act which prohibits false and misleading descriptions of products. 

All natural fur products or products trimmed with natural fur (e.g. rabbit, mink, fox, chinchilla, etc.). 

Textile products with down, feather or feather trim procured from birds that are protected, endangered, threatened, illegally harvested, or generally deemed as pets.

Animal skins and leather from animals that are protected, endangered, threatened, illegally harvested, or generally deemed as pets. 

Apparel products that do not adhere to The Care Labeling Rule. 

Pre-owned or used children’s and infant sleepwear. 

Pre-owned or used undergarments/ underwear or swimwear. 

Recalled products. 

Unsafe products.  

Textile products claiming or labeled with trademarked fiber names or certifications are allowed if such statement is truthful and not misleading and can be adequately substantiated. (e.g. OEKO-TEX® certified organic cotton, 100% Lycra® Spandex)  

Antimicrobial treated textile products claiming to protect the item from microorganisms (e.g. bacteria, fungi, and viruses) are likely regarded by the EPA as “Treated Articles". These products must comply with EPA’s Treated Articles exemption requirements under Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and follow EPA’s PR Notice 2000-1 guidelines. 

Treated textile products that aren’t subject to FIFRA may additionally be required to comply with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).

All filled textile products, including apparel, must meet additional labeling requirements developed by the International Association of Bedding and Furniture Law Officials (IABFLO)and/or the American Down and Feather Council (ADFC).

Must identify the business/company for apparel products referencing a Registered Identification Number (RN), or Wool Products Labeling (WPL) number where applicable.

Children’s sleepwear is subject to additional flammability standards and must align with the construction, labeling, and testing requirements of 16 CFR part 1615.

Children’s apparel and accessories that are designed or intended primarily for use by children ages 12 or younger must comply with tracking label requirements in section 14(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act.

Performance claims must be truthful and properly substantiated (e.g. quick dry, offers UV protection, etc.).