It is reported that American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has recently released the Restricted Substances List (RSL) Release 4 regarding formaldehyde, pesticide, heavy metal, flame retardant, asbestos and dimethyl fumarate.
Dimethyl fumarate is forbiddened by European Union. From Aug 31, Canada will make serious restriction to original bamboo fibre label used in textile products. Argentina government will provide subsidy to local textile companies while customs adopt strict restriction to textile imported. In South Africa, government promulgated that import duties will be cut on a range of fabrics not made in commercial quantities in South Africa, to help reduce the costs for the clothing manufacturing sector. This includes georgettes, chiffons, velvets, velveteens, embroidered fabric in the piece and cotton blend fabrics manufactured from yarns.
