In Force Checked October 24, 2026
Separate parts for each size range, with exemptions for infant garments and tight-fitting sleepwear meeting the dimensional limits.
What It Covers
A vertical flame test, with char length limits, for fabrics, seams, and trim used in children’s sleepwear.
Who It Applies To
Manufacturers and importers of children’s sleepwear in sizes 0 through 14.
Key Requirements
- Part 1615 for sizes 0 through 6X; Part 1616 for sizes 7 through 14.
- Char length limits on samples, after laundering where required.
- Prototype testing and production testing plans, with records.
- Labeling, including care instructions for flame-resistant garments.
What an Auditor Asks to See
- Prototype and production test records for each fabric and garment.
Where Systems Fall Short
- Tight-fitting exemptions claimed without measuring the garment against the table.
How QES Helps
Sleepwear testing programs and exemption checks, with the records an investigator expects.
Related Standards
Sources. eCFR — 16 CFR Part 1615 (opens in a new tab); eCFR — 16 CFR Part 1616 (opens in a new tab). Status checked October 24, 2026. This page summarizes 16 CFR Parts 1615 / 1616; it does not reproduce or replace it. Buy the standard from its publisher, or read the regulation in its official text, before relying on a detail. Not legal advice.