GENERAL QUALITY QUESTIONS

Regular points that come up worth adding here

Footwear Sizing Notes
For insole lengths we work to SATRA guidelines but there will always be a variance depending on mould, styling and supplier.  Shoe size is not related to ...
Fri, 26 May, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Toys General Notes
Toys fall under the 2009/48/EC Toy Safety Directive and are tested to applicable parts of EN71 (EU safety standard for toys, which has been harmonised by t...
Fri, 26 May, 2023 at 10:43 AM
MISS MATCHED SIZING - e.g. Sets / Trousers / Leggings
When we approve the size of our clothes, we give our suppliers a tolerance for all measurements as the items are cut, sewn and finished by hand - they will...
Thu, 26 Aug, 2021 at 8:57 AM
BUTTONS
Our buttons on kidswear are sourced from trusted suppliers and are tested to be strong enough that they won't come off in everyday use.  This is why we...
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:14 AM
LONG THREADS
If you see a one off item in store with a thread up to 2cm in length, please carefully trim. If it's present on more than one garment in the same style,...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 8:34 AM
SHEDDING
Sometimes people are worried about fuzz or fur coming off clothing. We would never offer for sale something which was not safe.  Some fabrics shed more qui...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 8:35 AM
KNITWEAR SHRINKING
Some of our knits include small percentages of the highest quality man-made fibres, these help the knitwear maintain its shape and ensure it is hardwearing ...
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:13 AM
PAINT CHIPS
Paint Chips on Toys Our beautiful painted toys are a lovely addition to any home, and your child will love playing with them. However they are not indestru...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 8:35 AM
LENGTH IN SETS
Lengths can vary within production and are guidelines only.  Maternity wear can be graded for lengths so can vary a little by size.  With some childrenswe...
Fri, 25 Jun, 2021 at 11:07 AM
SMELL
Smell on items fresh out of a bag Some items, such as knitwear or printed items, might have a slight odour when first taken out of the bag. This is usually...
Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 at 8:35 AM