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ATMA Apparel & Textile Merchandising Academy

Glossary

What is Drawstring hazard?

A functional or decorative cord at the neck, hood or waist of a garment, restricted or removed on young children's upper outerwear in many markets because it can catch and cause strangulation.

This term in other languages

Arabicخطر الحبل المربوط
FrenchRisque de cordon de serrage
TurkishBağcık tehlikesi

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Children's wear safety rules and why they are stricter than adult wear

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