FALKE Quality Guideline
Preamble to the FALKE Quality Guideline
As a manufacturer of high class products FALKE offers premium design of finest quality.
The FALKE Quality Guideline stipulates the overall quality requirements for implementing such quality standards and consequently has to be applied not only for all FALKE products but also for all pre-products.
As an integral part of the FALKE Purchase Conditions the FALKE Quality Guideline is legally binding to all suppliers unless otherwise agreed in writing. The latter also holds true for up-dated versions which will be sent to you on a regular basis in order to introduce recent know-how into the FALKE Quality Guideline.
Minimum requirement - Yarns
Test criteria | Test method | Internal specification | Minimum requirement |
Physical characteristics | |||
Yarn count |
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+/- 5% |
Evenness |
Uster |
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as required |
Yarn twist |
DIN EN ISO 2061 |
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as required |
Friction coefficient |
according to Zweigle µ-Meter G530 |
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0,12 - 0,18 |
Tearing strength |
DIN EN ISO 2062 |
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wool > 4 cN/tex |
Conditioning / Residual moisture |
DIN 53800-1 / DIN 53800-2 |
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as required |
Colour deviation |
colorimetry / formula M+S 89 (CIEL / CMC) |
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ΔE <1,0 |
Colour fastness | Evaluation in compliance with grey intensity | ||
Colour fastness to washing Staining of multi-fibre-stripe |
DIN EN ISO 105 C06 CO 60° C / WO 40° C / PES 60° C / PA 50°C / PAN 40°C |
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3 - 4 |
Colour fastness to water heavy |
DIN EN ISO 105 E01 |
light colours |
5 |
Colour fastness to rubbing |
DIN EN ISO 105 X12 |
light colours |
5 |
wet rubbing |
cotton / cellulose / silk and its blends |
light colours |
4 |
Colour fastness to sweat |
DIN EN ISO 105 E04 |
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3 - 4 |
Colour fastness to saliva and perspiration |
Öko-Tex Standard 201 M-9-A 2014 |
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4 - 5 |
Colour fastness to light |
DIN EN ISO 105-B02 |
brilliant colours |
3 - 4 |
Minimum requirement – Knitted socks / tights / Cosyshoe
Test criteria |
Test method |
Internal specification |
Minimum requirement[1] |
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Class I |
Class II |
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Physical characteristics |
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ICI Pilling Martindale |
DIN EN ISO 12945-2, 2.000 turns |
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3 - 4 |
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Abrasion resistance / Martindale |
DIN EN ISO 13770 |
until hole is caused |
20.000 |
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Taber abrasion test silicone |
Work instruction 563 according to ISO 9352 |
FALKE internal test |
up to at least grade 3 |
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Colour deviation |
colorimetry / formula M+S 89 (CIEL/ CMC) |
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ΔE <1,0 |
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Using characeristics |
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Shrinkage after washing according to care labeling |
according to stretch rate |
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max. 3% |
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Visual appearance after washing |
visual |
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no significant change |
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Any caused thread ends |
visual |
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none |
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Colour fastness of final product |
Evaluation in compliance with grey intensity |
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Colour fastness to washing |
DIN EN ISO 105 C06 |
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Staining of multi-fibre-stripe |
CO 60° C / WO 40° C / PES 60° C / PA 50°C / PAN 40°C |
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3 - 4 |
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Colour fastness to water heavy |
DIN EN ISO 105 E01 |
light colours |
5 |
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Colour fastness to rubbing |
DIN EN ISO 105 X12 |
light colours |
5 |
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wet rubbing |
Cotton / cellulose / silk and its blends |
light colours |
4 |
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Colour fastness to sweat |
DIN EN ISO 105 E04 |
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3 - 4 3 - 4 |
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Colour fastness to saliva and perspiration |
Öko-Tex Standard 201 M-9-A 2014
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4 - 5 |
not used |
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Colour fastness to light |
DIN EN ISO 105-B02 |
brilliant colours |
3 - 4 |
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Yellowing |
DIN EN ISO 105 X18 |
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4 |
[1] Test class II is valid for ladies and gents piece dyed items, otherwise valid Oeko-Tex Standard I
Minimum requirement – Fine hosiery
Test criteria |
Test method |
Internal specification |
Minimum requirement |
Physical characteristics |
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ICI Pilling Martindale (from 40 den) |
DIN EN ISO 12945-2 – 250/ 500/ 1,000 T for article 40110/112 |
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1,000 T grade 3 |
Colour deviation |
Colorimetry / formula CIEL / CMC |
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ΔE <1,0 |
Using characeristics |
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Shrinkage after washing according to care labeling |
according to stretch rate |
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max. 5% |
Visual appearance after washing |
visual |
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no significant change should be visible |
Any caused thread ends |
visual |
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none |
Colour fastness of final product |
Evaluation in compliance with grey intensity |
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Colour fastness to washing |
DIN EN ISO 105 C06 |
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Colour fastness to water heavy |
DIN EN ISO 105 E01 |
light colours |
5 |
Colour fastness to rubbing |
DIN EN ISO 105 X12 |
light colours |
5 |
wet rubbing |
Cotton / cellulose / silk and its blends |
light colours |
4 |
Colour fastness to sweat |
DIN EN ISO 105 E04 |
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3 - 4 |
Colour fastness to saliva |
Öko-Tex Standard 201 M-9-A DIN V53160-1 10/2002 / BVLB 8210-06/1985 |
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5 |
Colour fastness to light |
DIN EN ISO 105-B02 |
brilliant colours |
3 - 4 |
Yellowing
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DIN EN ISO 105 X18 |
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4 |
Minimum requirement – Apparel / Seamless / cut & sew
Test criteria |
Test method |
Internal specification |
Minimum requirement |
Physical characteristics |
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ICI Pilling Martindale |
DIN EN ISO 12945-2, 5.000 turns |
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3 |
Colour deviation |
colorimetry / formula CIEL |
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ΔE <1,0 |
Using characeristics |
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Shrinkage after washing according to care labeling |
table measurement |
Total shrinkage after several treatments max. 2% |
+/- 2% |
Shrinkage after steaming |
table measurement |
+/- 2% |
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Shrinkage after dry-cleaning |
table measurement |
+/- 2% |
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Shrinkage after tumbling |
table measurement |
+/- 2% |
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Size of garment according to measurement chart |
table measurement |
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+/- 2% |
Twist of seam |
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max. 5% |
Visual appearance after washing |
visual |
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no significant change should be visible |
Any caused thread ends |
visual |
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none |
Contrast colour test (black / white, red / white ...) |
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no significant change should be visible |
Colour fastness of final product |
Evaluation in compliance with grey intensity |
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Colour fastness to washing |
DIN EN ISO 105 C06 |
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4 4 |
Colour fastness to water heavy |
DIN EN ISO 105 E01 |
light colours |
5 |
Colour fastness to rubbing |
DIN EN ISO 105 X12 |
light colours |
5 |
wet rubbing |
Cotton / cellulose / silk and its blends |
light colours |
4 |
Colour fastness to sweat |
DIN EN ISO 105 E04 |
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3 - 4 3 - 4 |
Colour fastness to saliva and perspiration |
Öko-Tex Standard 201 M-9-A DIN V53160-1 10/2002 / BVLB 8210-06/1985 |
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5 |
Colour fastness to light |
DIN EN ISO 105-B02 |
billiant colours |
5 |
Yellowing |
DIN EN ISO 105 X18 |
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4 |
Colour fastness to solvents / dry-cleaning |
DIN EN ISO 105 D01 |
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4 |
Minimum requirement – Accessoires
Test criteria |
Test method |
Internal specification |
Minimum requirement |
Physical characteristics |
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ICI Pilling Martindale |
DIN EN ISO 12945-2, 2.000 turns |
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3-4 |
Colour deviation |
colorimetry / formula CIEL / CMC |
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ΔE <1,0 |
Using characteristics |
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Shrinkage after washing according to care labeling |
table measurement |
Total shrinkage after several treatments max. 2% |
+/- 2% |
Shrinkage after steaming |
table measurement |
+/- 2% |
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Shrinkage after dry-cleaning |
table measurement |
+/- 2% |
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Shrinkage after tumbling |
table measurement |
+/- 2% |
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Size of garment according to measurement chart |
table measurement |
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+/- 2% |
Visual appearance after washing |
visual |
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no significant change should be visible |
Any caused thread ends |
visual |
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none |
Contrast colour test (black / white, red / white ...) |
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no significant change should be visible |
Colour fastness of final product |
Evaluation in compliance with grey intensity |
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Colour fastness to washing |
DIN EN ISO 105 C06 |
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4 |
Colour fastness to water heavy |
DIN EN ISO 105 E01 |
light colours dark colours |
5 4 |
Colour fastness to rubbing |
DIN EN ISO 105 X12 |
light colours dark colours |
5 4 |
wet rubbing |
cotton / cellulose / silk und its blends |
light colours |
4 |
Colour fastness to sweat |
DIN EN ISO 105 E04 |
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3 - 4 3 - 4 |
Colour fastness to saliva and perspiration |
Öko-Tex Standard 201 M-9-A |
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4 - 5 |
Colour fastness to light |
DIN EN ISO 105-B02 |
brilliant colours |
5 |
Yellowing |
DIN EN ISO 105 X18 |
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4 |
Colour fastness to solvents / dry-cleaning |
DIN EN ISO 105 D01 |
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4 |
Animal protection
Material |
Compliance with the following guidelines |
Sheep wool |
IWTO Guidelines for Wool Sheep Welfare 2013 |
Angora wool |
Certification to Caregora TM |
Mulesing free |
Wool must be from mulesing free production. Recycled wool is excluded as there is no qualification/certification standard yet. |
Prohibited substances8
Substance |
Limit |
Test method |
Limit of determination |
Comments |
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Class I |
Class II |
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pH-value[1] |
4,0 - 7,5 |
ISO 3071 (KCI dissolution) |
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Biological active products |
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none |
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With except for treatments accepted by Öko-Tex.For reference: http://www.oeko-tex.com |
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Flame retardant products |
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General |
none[2] |
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With except for treatments accepted by Öko-Tex. http://www.oeko-tex.com |
Determination of odours |
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General |
no abnormal odour11 |
With reference to SNV 195 651 |
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No odour from mould, high boiling fraction of petrol, fish, aromatic hydrocarbons or perfume |
SNV 195 651 modified12 |
3 |
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Banned fibres |
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Asbestos / Asbest |
not used |
Polarisation-microscopic testing at least 250-times magnified |
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Plastic material |
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PVC print or application |
not used |
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For all other prohibited substances see attachment „FALKE Schadstoffanforderungen für Erzeugnisse (RSL)“ - FALKE restricted substances list (RSL). Colum Oekotex class 1 (Standard 100 attachment 4), shall be valid unless otherwise expressly agreed.
Further details of these testing methods can be found under the published statement “Testing procedures” of Öko-Tex, Edition 01/2022 (status 01/2022).
8 References: Oeko-Tex Standard 100, annex4, edition 01.2021
9 Exceptions for products which must be treated wet during the further processing: 4.0-10.5; for foams:4.0-9.0;
10 Accepted flame retardant products do not contain any of the banned flame retardant substances listed in Appendix as active agent
11 No odour from mould, high boiling fraction of petrol, fish, aromatic hydrocarbons or perfume
12 Odour test just on textile floor coverings, mattresses, fomas and large coated articles not being used for clothing
Substances of Very High Concern
For SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) according to the REACH candidate list, the supplier is obliged by law at a level in excess of 0.1% w/w to submit this information. (Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 Article 33 and Annex XIV).
For articles and any parts thereof (def. of article acc. REACh) and its packaging shall apply: These do not contain
- more than 0,1% (w/w) of a substance registered in the list of candidates (current status) in accordance with Article 59 (1)
- forbidden substances according to annex XVII over allowed limits
- substances subject to authorisation according to annex XIV
of the regulation (EG) No. 1907/2006 (“REACH”) (see internet address of the European Chemical Agency (EChA) http://echa.europa.eu/).
SVHC substances, see: