§68b Misbranded Wool Products

Summary

Requires wool products to have honest, clear labels. The label must show the percent by weight of wool, recycled wool, any other fiber that is 5% or more, and the total of all other fibers. It must also show the highest percent of any non‑fiber filling or adulterant, the maker’s name (or a responsible party named under the law), and the country where the item was processed or made. If the item is called “wool” or contains nonwool fibers, those percentages must be written in words and numbers and be easy to read. If the label’s numbers are slightly off because of unavoidable manufacturing variation, it is not a violation if the seller proves they exercised due care. The law also sets rules for special claims and placement. Labels cannot falsely claim fiber type or fiber fineness. Labels that use “Super” numbers must meet specific average fiber diameter limits (for example, “Super 80’s” must average 19.75 microns or finer and “Super 250’s” 11.25 microns or finer; the law lists the exact limits for each “Super” number). “Cashmere” must be the fine undercoat fiber from a cashmere goat, must average no more than 19 microns, and may not contain more than 3% by weight of cashmere fibers over 30 microns. Mail‑order descriptions must clearly say if the product was made or processed in the United States or imported. Labels must be on the inside center of the neck (midway between the shoulder seams) or, if there is no neck, the most noticeable inner spot, unless placed outside or on hosiery or its package. Sellers may add other lawful information and may replace a label if they find it is wrong.