Let's compile a list of suppliers who test!

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Let's help each other out.

I am hoping that I can rely on the supplier's component testing of the fabric, buttons, thread, velcro etc. I realize that the law is not written this way, and I am supposed to redo it on the final product, but I am hopeful for an ammendment. In which case, I want to have all my ducks in a row.
Today I was chasing down numbers of suppliers. What a headache! All I got today was that my buttons are tested and OK for children. Great...I can make something out of buttons only?
Phone numbers and a person are rediculously hard to find. If this law does get changed, do you think that the suppliers will make it easier to get this information???? I have spent the WHOLE day on it!!!!! Anybody out there who has actually gotten a hold of person and knows some numbers to call would be greatly appreciated. I can't even figure out who makes a ton of my fabric because I bought them at Joann's who doesn't mark the bolt. Even the manager couldn't find it for me!!! How sad is that? Even if I knew of a couple of fabric makers that tested, that would help, because at least I could use them. I would just switch fabrics to companies who have tested.
I need information on:
Beads (people who bead in CA, how do you get this information????? I know you have to have it by law.)
Velcro
Cotton Fabric
Ribbon (anyone gotten a hold of Offray?)
Buttons (I did get a contact here who is emailing me the cert)
Elastic
Felt
Fleece

Let's help each other out. Don't be stingy? Who did you call? Who was helpful? Who wasn't? It would help us all out greatly!

I'll go first:
Buttons:
I got a hold of Favorite Findings and La Petite Buttons.
The website is www.blumenthallansing.com
I found a link for phone numbers and I called the rep in CA, Carlos Dashti, who actually answered. He said that the line Favorite Findings (sold and Walmart and Joann's) tests because it's used on children's items. He was happy to email me the results. His number was (213)400-2929. They have other reps for other areas on there too under the contact page.

[Former_Member]

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[FelineFeathers]

What great information! If we can use these, I may start making children's items again. Thanks for starting this thread!

[InnerArt4BeadsSupply]

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[Former_Member]

sugarplumbtree, many thanks for posting your findings.
I am also waiting on coats & clarks, and a letter from joann's.
According to this we only need lead certification for shoes:

Do the phthalate limits apply to children’s shoes or socks?
Shoes and socks are not considered to be children’s toys or child care articles. See the Office of the General Counsel Advisory opinion (http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/advisory/318.pdf)."

http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/faq/108faq.html

Thanks again!

[TheWrapScrapPony]

barretzz:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the lead testing does apply to both shoes and socks. Lead testing is for all products intended for use by children ages 12 and under. phthalate testing is a seperate thing on top of the lead testing, but only required for certain products.

[Former_Member]

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[Former_Member]

Anyone use fabric by Cosmo Textiles??

Also, I make hair accessories and use the Scunci Hair Clips by Conair (the brown snap clips). I have spoken with a representative there and even sent an email requesting this data but have not received any correspondence back yet. I'll be sure to post when/if I do.

Great job so far everyone!! Many thanks!!

[Former_Member]

Yes, but at least is not both lead and phtalates!!
Many thanks myblessedbaby... this law is so weird, to say the least... :-)

[Former_Member]

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[Former_Member]

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[Former_Member]

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[Former_Member]

Thank you to all who have done the footwork so far. I really think that this will go a long way for us.

[organicquiltcompany]

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[Former_Member]

Got a hold of Kunin group today which makes felt and fur. The lady on the phone said they were working on it. She gave me an emaill address of someone to write who would be able to send information. I was told to email

George Stellmach at:

gstellmach@fossmsg.com

So of course I did this morning. I am just passing on the information to whoever else uses kunin felt from Foss manufactoring.

[Former_Member]

Woops, that web address was just sent back. I will recall the number to find out why it's wrong.

[Former_Member]

Alright the email address is:
gstellmach@fossmfg.com

I got a message back saying she was out of the office until Jan 29th, and would answer questions after that.

[Former_Member]

i got a letter from sulky... i know someone else got one, too... but i wanted to share, so everyone is aware:

_______________________________

We are aware of the new CPSIA regulations and are working towards compliance. All of our threads (including the metallics) already comply with the lead restrictions and it is simply a process of going through the motions of third party testing and certificate production to become completely compliant.

As we gather our documentation on this information, we will begin to share it in our upcoming e-mail newsletters, as well as provide a link for the downloadable verifications. If you would like to sign up for this newsletter, you can do so at our home page at www.sulky.com.

I hope this information is helpful to you. There are a lot of choices out there today, and I hope you will always choose and prefer Sulky products in your embroidery adventures. Feel free to write to me anytime with any questions that come up.

Kind regards,

Patti Lee
Vice President
Consumer Relations
Sulky of America

[Former_Member]

oh... her email: Patti.Lee [a] sulky.com

[germandolls]

Anyone know about sewing threads? I only use Guetherman - I read somewhere it was tested for lead and safe.
How about Moda fabrics? Anyone written to them yet?

[Former_Member]

so far, germandolls, this company is going to provide their compliance: www.amefird.com thread wise.

[germandolls]

thanks,stacey!
I wrote to my US doll materials supplier they have not gotten back to me yet. The Germans say the doll yarn I use is safe!
I order from a company called DeWitte Engel in the the Netherlands. Really nice folks!

[Former_Member]

i think someone had contacted Guetherman [?] and had not heard back.

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[FayeMaloneDesigns]

sugarplumbtree says:
Let's help each other out.
Buttons:
I got a hold of Favorite Findings and La Petite Buttons.
The website is www.blumenthallansing.com
I found a link for phone numbers and I called the rep in CA, Carlos Dashti, who actually answered. He said that the line Favorite Findings (sold and Walmart and Joann's) tests because it's used on children's items. He was happy to email me the results. His number was (213)400-2929. They have other reps for other areas on there too under the contact page

I'm wondering about the buttons.. I was just at Joann's, specically checked the Favorite Findings buttons, as a use a lot of them. The back of every package, (and it looks like they just got a big shipment, racks were full) says not intended for children. So that leads me to believe they don't pass/or aren't tested.

[Former_Member]

the small parts part of the law could be an issue with buttons, too. choking hazard.