Let's compile a list of suppliers who test!

[#1]

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]

I'm new to this team and could not read all 83 pages on this thread (hehe), but as regards fabrics being tested, my understanding was that it is exempt from testing as long as you are not changing it, such as by painting it. Am I mistaken?

[Former_Member]

I want to add Madeira Thread to this list - this is the thread I have always used (and love) and they have their testing certificates readily available on their website: http://madeirausa.com/oekotex-certificates

This made my day! Hope it helps someone else as well... :)

[Former_Member]

Has anyone had any luck with HeatnBond (made by Therm O Web)? I didn't see them in the list on the blog, and will contact them if needed, just thought I'd see if anyone else had first...

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

Thread is exempt from testing.

Anna Sophia, you are correct, most fabrics are exempt from testing, and you do not need testing certificates for them.

[RaggieGirls]

I recently had to gather GCCs and so thought I'd share an update for others either new to this or, like me, returning after a few years in another industry. Blumethal Lansing (buttonlovers.com) said they've been testing for CPSIA standards since 2009 and you just send them the list of buttons you're using and they'll send you the info.

Also, I have some GCCs from Darice for foamies sheets, animal eyes, solid eyes, and some sequins. Aleene's tacky glue MSDS sheet.

[FayeMaloneDesigns]

This is a old thread, much of the information may not be correct or even needed anymore. If you have information please post in the new thread