FOLD METHOD F04 SHORT CAPE/DOLMAN JACKET (SINGLE OR DOUBLE BREASTED) FOLD METHOD F05B COATS (SINGLE OR DOUBLE BREASTED)...

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1 Section 11 APPAREL PRODUCT PACKAGING- Apparel AUGUST

2 CONTACTS & GENERAL GUIDELINES... 3 FLAT PACKAGING - PROCEDURES... 5 IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION (FOR GARMENT ON HANGER PRODUCT ONLY)... 6 FOLD METHOD F01 JACKET/BLAZER (WITH/WITHOUT SHOULDER PADS)... 7 FOLD METHOD F02 VEST... 8 FOLD METHOD F03 OUTERWEAR GARMENT WITH HOOD... 9 FOLD METHOD F03B OUTERWEAR GARMENT WITH HOOD FOLD METHOD F04 SHORT CAPE/DOLMAN JACKET (SINGLE OR DOUBLE BREASTED) FOLD METHOD F05 COATS (SINGLE OR DOUBLE BREASTED) FOLD METHOD F05B COATS (SINGLE OR DOUBLE BREASTED) FOLD METHOD F10 CAMI (FOR ATS, ATL, & ATF ONLY) FOLD METHOD F10A CAMI (FOR LOS ONLY) FOLD METHOD F21 1/2 FOLD (WOVEN, KNITS & SWEATERS WITH/WITHOUT ZIPPER FINE/COARSE GAUGE FOLD METHOD F22 QUARTER FOLD (WOVENS, KNITS, & SWEATERS) FOLD METHOD F22A REGULAR FOLD (WOVEN, KNITS, SWEATERS, SHIRTS & BLOUSES) FOLD METHOD F34 COARSE GAUGE LONG SWEATERS FOLD METHOD F35 LONG SLEEVE DOLMAN-RAGLAN SLEEVE KNIT TOP/SWEATERS FOLD METHOD F36 TURTLE NECK (SWEATER & CUT AND SEW) FOLD METHOD F37 SKINNY FOLD FOR LONG POLYBAGS PLACEMENT OF SIZE STICKERS FOR TOPS FOLD METHOD F40 PLEATED, FLAT FRONT OR CREASED FLY FRONT PANT (ALL INSEAMS) FOLD METHOD F40 TALL PLEATED, FLAT FRONT OR CREASED FLY FRONT PANT (ALL INSEAMS) FOLD METHOD F42 FLAT FRONT CORE JEAN FOLD (ALL INSEAMS) FOLD METHOD F42 TALL FLAT FRONT CORE JEAN FOLD (ALL INSEAMS) FOLD METHOD F43 ROLL PACK FOR DENIM JEANS FOLD METHOD F44 FLAT FRONT CLAMDIGGER / CAPRI PANT (ALL INSEAMS) FOLD METHOD F45 CREASED, PLEATED, FLAT FRONT, DENIM SHORT (INSEAM LENGTHS UP TO 13 )...32 FOLD METHOD F45B FLAT FRONT SHORT (INSEAM LENGTHS UP TO 13 ) FOLD METHOD F46 - LEGGINGS (for LOS & ATF only) FOLD METHOD F47 THIGH SLIMMER...36 PLACEMENT OF SIZE STICKERS FOR LOS (BOTTOMS) PLACEMENT OF HANGTAGS FOR LOFT SPORTSWEAR PANTS PLACEMENT OF HANGTAGS FOR ATS DENIM PLACEMENT OF MATCHBOOK FOR LOFT DENIM & CASUAL PANT PLACEMENT OF MATCHBOOK FOR LOFT 5-PKT DENIM PLACEMENT OF MATCHBOOK FOR ATS & ATF PANTS PLACEMENT OF MATCHBOOK FOR ATS & ATF WOVEN PANTS PLACEMENT OF MATCHBOOK FOR LOFT & LOS WOVEN PANTS.. 45 FOLD METHOD F50 - LONG SLIM SKIRT (LENGTHS FROM NATURAL WAIST 26 & UP) FOLD METHOD F51 SHORT FULL SKIRT (LENGTH FROM NATURAL WAIST UP TO 25 ) FOLD METHOD F52 LONG FULL SKIRT (LENGTHS FROM NATURAL WAIST 26 & UP) FOLD METHOD F54 SHORT SLIM SKIRT (LENGTHS FROM NATURAL WAIST 19 to 25 ) FOLD METHOD F55 PLEATED SKIRT (18 to 32 LENGTH) FOLD METHOD F56 - LONG & SHORT FULL SKIRT (TWISTED - LENGTHS FROM NATURAL WAIST 26 & UP)...54 FOLD METHOD F60A SLIM DRESS (NO SHOULDER PADS) QUARTER FOLD (ALTERNATIVE METHOD) FOLD METHOD F60B - SLIM DRESS (NO SHOULDER PADS) FOLD METHOD F61 - FULL OR BIAS CUT DRESS PLACEMENT OF "DO NOT REMOVE" HANGTAG FOR ATS CELEBRATION DRESS FOLD METHOD F70 - BODY SUIT WITH OR WITHOUT SLEEVES FOLD METHOD F71 - ROMPER/JUMPER FOLD METHOD F80 - LONG/SHORT SLEEVE PAJAMA SET FOLD METHOD F81 PAJAMA PANT FOLD METHOD F90 ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT FOLD METHOD F91 TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT TOP BRA FOLD METHOD F92 TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT TOP FOLD METHOD F93 TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT BOTTOM FOLD METHOD F94 ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT (WITH MOLDED CUPS).68 FOLD METHOD F95 TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT TOP (WITH MOLDED CUPS)...69 PRICE TICKET PLACEMENT...70 TRIM/BUTTON BAGS...72 Section 11 APPAREL PRODUCT PACKAGING- Apparel AUGUST

3 Should you have questions about this section, please contact: Peggy McGilley Phone: Adrina Nelson Phone: All guidelines, standards, and procedures in this section are Minimum Requirements unless stated otherwise in the Style Specification Package. Failure to follow may result in product rejection at the factory level and/or charge backs at our distribution center. All packaging materials used must not damage, discolor, or otherwise compromise the quality of Ann Taylor, LOFT, Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT products. Do not use any packaging material that contains BHT (Butylated Hydroxytouluene). BHT will cause discoloration of garments. This includes polybags, foam, and adhesive tape, stickers or labels. Each garment must be polybagged individually in a single polybag (except for case/master pack). Some styles or fabrics may not be compatible with, or identified in, the following packaging guidelines. Contact your ANN INC. Quality Department to determine packaging method. Unless other hang tags are specified, SKU tags are the only allowable attached tags. Vents are to be hand tacked loosely closed using a white thread color with an X shaped stitch. Slits are to be hand tacked loosely closed using white thread color with a slip stitch. Garments must be properly pressed before packaging. Garments with Ornamental Ties: Knot or tie bow. Garments with Functional Ties or Drawstrings: Folded Garments. Fully extend appropriate Neck, Waist, or Sweep with Tie or Drawstring. Lay Tie or Drawstring across the width of the garment inside the last fold. 4

4 GENERAL GUIDELINES (continued) Garments with Self Fabric, No Backing Belts: Place on garment where intended to be worn and tie into single knot, or bow. Garments with Backed Belts with Buckle: Folded Garment Roll belt starting at buckle end (face side of belt on outside of roll). Place in separate polybag. Swift tack polybag to garment at side seam or size label depending on weight of belt. Wrap belt buckle with tissue for protection if necessary. 5

5 INDIVIDUAL FLAT FOLD General Each garment must be polybagged individually in a single polybag. Use only one fold method per style. Do not use hangers in packaging of flat fold garments. Final fold size of garment & polybag may not exceed carton dimensions. Minimum and maximum carton dimensions along with weight limitation can be found in the Shipping Compliance Guidelines section. Polybags Envelope polybags are preferred. A 3 inch minimum overlap is required when sealing/closing polybags. NOTE: Heat sealing of polybags is preferred if envelope bags are not used. If heat sealing is not available, closure with a tape can be used. Tape must be securely fastened to polybag. We require tape using acrylate adhesive plus cellulose acetate substrate. WE RECOMMEND USING A 3M BRAND TRANSPARENT TAPE THAT FITS THIS DESCRIPTION. Polybags must be sized appropriately for folded garment. They cannot be more than 1 inch larger in width or length than dimension of folded garment when sealed. The following warning must be printed in black and clearly visible on all polybags in English. WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds, carriages, or playpens. This bag is not a toy. LDPE Air hole at bottom of bag on both sides. Minimum thickness is.0015 mil and/or.05mm. Color must be clear/transparent. Low Density Polyethylene is required material for environmentally friendly bags. The recognized symbol for recyclable is and should be printed on each polybag. 6

6 Identification information is not required for Flat Packs. Printing Shade on Polybag is optional for Flat Pack at the Suppliers discretion. Garment identification information must be visible on front upper right hand corner of each individual polybag (from the viewer s perspective). The following information must be included: - Dept # - Style # - Color # - Size - PO# - Shade Group (A, B, C, etc.) Flat pack If the style is a Petite style, the letter 'P' must follow the size. Font size must be minimum 1/8 Shade Group Letter (A, B, C, etc.) and capitalized. Printing color requirements 1. Ann Taylor, LOFT, Ann Taylor Factory, LOFT Outlet order and Internet orders, this information must be printed in black on the polybag or a white sticker and applied to the polybag or a transparent sticker and applied to the polybag For the any sticker, the adhesive label that is comprised of acrylate adhesive plus cellulose acetate substrate. SKU Tags SKU tag should be attached with a minimum 3 inch clear fastener through the back loop of the content/care label. Note: On turtleneck type styling, SKU tags should be attached with a minimum 7-inch clear fastener through the back loop of the content/care label. 6

7 1. Lay garment face down with zipper/buttons closed. Front view Back view 2. Fold sleeves diagonally over each other approximately 2 below top of sleeve at shoulder seam. 3. Fold hemline up towards back neckline of jacket. Back View Front View 7

8 1. Lay garment face down with buttons/snaps closed 2. Fold side seams to center back on each side. 3. Fold garment in half again bringing hemline up towards back neckline center front should be closed securely 8

9 1. Lay garment flat face down with zipper/buttons closed. Back View 2. Fold hood down toward back bottom of garment. 3. Fold sides toward center back along actual/imaginary shoulder princess lines, folding sleeves over and down. 4. Fold hem even to neck/collar. 9

10 1. Lay garment flat face down with zipper/buttons closed. Fold hood down toward back bottom of garment. Back View 2. Fold sleeves in overlapping each other. Fold over left side seam to right side seam. 3. Fold hem even to neck/collar. Make price ticket visible. 10

11 Note: For ¾ Length Capes fold bottom edge twice to desired length for packing 1. Lay cape or jacket face down on table with zipper/buttons closed. 2. Fold right side of cape/jacket over left side. Fold to desired width as per guidelines in Section 11 (page 5). 3. Fold bottom folded hemline up towards the center of the folded garment as shown. 4. Fold hemline up to edge of collar. 11

12 (Case pack recommended) 1. Lay garment face down with zippers/buttons closed. 2. Fold back sleeve into body on both sides from ending point of shoulder pads. 3. Fold in sides to minimum fold width. 4. Fold hemline up to edge of collar. 12

13 1. Lay garment face down with zippers/buttons closed. 2. Fold back sleeve into body on both sides from ending point of shoulder pads. 3. Fold left side seam to right side seam. Fold hem half way the garment. 4. Fold bottom to edge of collar. Make price ticket visible. 13

14 1. Lay garment flat with center back face side showing 2. Fold garment in half at center front- side fold and hemline lined over each other 3. Fold garment in half again bringing neckline/armhole intersection up towards hemlineshoulder straps are lined up over each other 1. Lay garment flat with center back face side showing 2. Fold garment in half at center front- side fold and hemline lined over each other 3. Fold garment in half again. Tuck straps inward. Fold hem to neckline. (Note: Straps should not show on back view) 14

15 NOTE: This fold method applies to garments with or without zippers. 1. Lay garment flat face down. 2. Half fold hemline to neck. Front View Back View 15

16 NOTE: This fold method applies to garments with or without zippers. 1. Lay garment flat face down. 2. Fold sleeves inward. Fold garment in half vertically. 3. Fold hem to neckline. Front View Back View 16

17 NOTE: Applies to garments with or without a zipper using a folding board. For all divisions (ATS, LOFT, LOS, ATF): Final fold size should be 9 in width x 13 in length for all garment sizes. For skinny fold: Final fold size should be 7 in width x 12 in length for all garment sizes. 1. Lay garment flat face down with zippers/buttons closed. 2. Center folding board under neckline, fold sides toward center back along actual/imaginary shoulder princess lines. Fold sides towards center back. Fold sleeves towards center back and down. 3. Fold hem even to neckline. Front View Back View 17

18 1. Lay garment flat face down with zipper/buttons closed. Back View with or without belt 2. Fold sleeve straight across back (left over right). 3. Fold sweater in half bringing bottom hemline to waist position. 4. Fold hemline up to neck. 18

19 1. Lay garment flat face down. 2. Fold side seam to center back and fold back sleeve. 3. Fold hem to neckline. Back View Front View 19

20 1. Lay garment flat face down. 2. Fold sides toward center back. Fold both sleeves over and down. 3. Fold hem even to neck/collar. Fold collar down. 20

21 Note: Fold for 37 ½ x 6 ¼ polybags 1. Lay garment flat face down with zippers/buttons closed. 2. Fold sides towards center back. Fold sleeves towards center back and down. 3. Insert into 37 ½ x 6 ¼ polybag. Fold the end of the bag up 6 ½ then tape. 4. Fold polybag in half and tape ends. Side View 21

22 NOTE: There are no size stickers on ATS tops and LOFT woven tops. Divisions: LOFT Applies to: Knit Tops, Sweaters REGULAR FOLD Applies to fold methods: F22A, F30, F35, F36 QUARTER FOLD Applies to fold methods: F10, F22 22

23 HALF FOLD Applies to fold methods: F21 23

24 Divisions: ATF & LOS Applies to: Knit Tops, Woven Tops, Sweaters REGULAR FOLD Applies to fold methods: F20, F22A, F30, F35, F36 QUARTER FOLD Applies to fold methods: F10, F10A, F22 24

25 HALF FOLD Applies to fold methods: F21 25

26 1. Lay garment flat with crease over crease. For ATS and LOFT front zipper and buttons must be open (if front fly). For ATF and LOS front zipper and buttons must be closed. Side View Right side of Pant 2. Fold hem even to waistline. 26

27 1. Lay garment flat with crease over crease. For ATS and LOFT front zipper and buttons must be open (if front fly). For ATF and LOS front zipper and buttons must be closed. Side View Right side of Pant 2. Fold hem half way the garment. 3. Fold bottom to waist. Make price ticket visible. 27

28 1. Lay garment flat face up with zipper/buttons closed. Front View 2. Fold panels together aligning right and left side seams. Matchbook should be visible. 3. Fold hem to waistline. 28

29 1. Lay garment flat face up with zipper/buttons closed. Front View 2. Fold panels together aligning right and left side seams. Matchbook should be visible. 3. Fold hem half way the garment. 4. Fold bottom to waist. Make price ticket visible. 29

30 1. Lay garment flat and fold inseam to inseam. 2. Begin rolling bottom opening towards back waistline. Front View Back View 30

31 1. Lay garment flat face down with zipper/buttons closed. 2. Fold panels together aligning right and left side seams. 3. Fold hem even to waist. 31

32 1. Lay garment flat with crease over crease. For ATS and LOFT front zipper and buttons must be open (if front fly). For ATF and LOS front zipper and buttons must be closed. Front View 2. Fold over along crotch seam. Finished Fold 32

33 1. Lay garment flat face down zipper/buttons closed. Back View 2. Fold panels together aligning right and left side seams. Front View 33

34 STEP 1: FOLD PANT IN HALF WITH SIDE SEAM OVER SIDE SEAM FRONT RISE OVER BACK RISE. STEP 2: FOLD OVER AT CENTER BACK AT RISE TO FORM A STRAIGHT LINE TOWARDS BOTTOM HEM LINE. STEP 3: LAY AND CENTER PANT ACROSS PACKAGING. Packaging: STEP 4: FOLD WAISTLINE DOWN 2/3. FOLD HEMLINE UP 1/3 OVER THE WAISTLINE. STEP 5: LOCK TABS TO SECURE PANT. SLIDE TOP PORTION OF LEGGINGS THROUGH THE HANGER. 34

35 STEP 6: SLIDE THE HANGER DOWN STOPPING AT THE TOP OF LOCKED TABS. THE HANGER SHOULD BE PAST THE FLAP. FOLD FLAP OVER AND SECURE WITH LOFT CIRCLE STICKER. STEP 7: FOLD TOP PORTION OF LEGGINGS OVER THE LOCKED TABS. STEP 8: FOLD OVER LARGE OUTSIDE BOX AND LOCK TABS BY INSERTING MALE SIDE INTO FEMALE TAB OPENING. PLACE TWO STICKERS OVER CLOSURE SIDE OF PACKAGING TO SECURE. NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE HALF OF THE STICKER IS SHOWN AT THE TOP OF PACKAGE AND HALF AT THE SIDE. 35

36 1. Lay garment flat face down. Front Back 2. Fold side seams inward. 3. Fold hem to waistline. front back 36

37 Divisions: LOS Applies to: Bottoms Size sticker placement should be 1½ from side seam and centered over outseam length on wearer s right leg. 37

38 NOTE: There are no hangtags for ATS casual pant. Application 1. Pin to wearer s left belt loop. NOTE: There are no hangtags for LOFT denim. Application 1. Hangtags come attached to knotted string (no safety pin). 2. Hangtags are looped through wearer s front left belt loop. 38

39 Divisions: LOFT Applies to: Casual Pant NOTE: There are no size stickers for LOFT denim and casual pant. 1. Place matchbook on wearer's left back. Application 2. Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. 3. Matchbook must never cover Waist Stamp. 4. There should be 4 horizontal tacks. Their position should be: 1/8 from the sides of the matchbook and 1 5/16 from the bottom of the matchbook. 39

40 Divisions: LOFT Applies to: Denim NOTE: There are no size stickers for LOFT denim 5 pocket denim. Application 1. Place matchbook on wearer's left back. 2. Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. 3. Matchbook must never cover Waist Stamp. 4. There should be 2 horizontal tacks. Their position should be: 1/8 from the sides of the matchbook. 40

41 Divisions: ATS & ATF Applies to: Denim Trouser, Separate & Suit Pants No Belt Loops Pant Matchbook Tag Placement - Sketches represent basic placement with no Belt Loops. * Place tag on wearer's left back. * Tag attachment must be tested before final fit approval. * Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. * Thread Type: 180's Spun Poly is recommended. * Thread color: Match Tag ground * Set tag w/ single thread #101 chainstitch machine tack. * 6-8 parallel stitch (unless otherwise specified). * Cotton end trimmed to 1/8". * Do not obscure writing on tag w/ thread tack. 2" from Outseam Back: w/ darts or w/ yoke Leg Shape * Set w/ 2 tacks. * Center of Waistband Ht. * Tacks to be even from side edge of tag. Size & GROUP NAME ANN TAYLOR Stitch Tack

42 Divisions: ATS & ATF Applies to: Denim Trouser, Separate & Suit Pants Denim Trouser Separates Pants Suit Pants Single Belt Loops Back loops set close to Outseam Pant Matchbook Tag Placement - Sketches represent basic placement w/ Single Belt Loop, set close to Outseam. * Place tag on wearer's right back. * Tag attachment must be tested before final fit approval. * Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. * Thread Type: 180's Spun Poly is recommended. * Thread color: Match Tag ground * Set tag w/ single thread #101 chainstitch machine tacks. * 6-8 parallel stitch (unless otherwise specified). * Cotton end trimmed to 1/8". * Do not obscure writing on tag w/ thread tack. Matchbook tag 1/4" from inner edge of Belt Loop Leg Shape Size & GROUP NAME * Set w/ 2 tacks. * Center of Waistband Ht. * Tacks to be even from side edge of tag. ANN TAYLOR Stitch Tack

43 Divisions: ATS & ATF Applies to: Woven Pants Single Belt Loops Back loops set at mid-back Pant Matchbook Tag Placement - Sketches represent basic placement w/ Single Belt Loop, set at mid-back. * Place tag on wearer's left Back. * Tag attachment must be tested before final fit approval. * Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. * Thread Type: 180's Spun Poly is recommended. * Thread color: Match Tag ground * Set tag w/ single thread #101 chainstitch machine tack. * 6-8 parallel stitch (unless otherwise specified). * Cotton end trimmed to 1/8". * Do not obscure writing on tag w/ thread tack. 1. Set 2" from Outseam. OR 2. Center over Belt Loop. (per belt loop placement) Back: w/ darts or w/ yoke Leg Shape Size & GROUP NAME * Set w/ 2 tacks. * Center of Waistband Ht. * Tacks to be even from side edges of tag. ANN TAYLOR Stitch Tack Section 11 APPAREL PRODUCT PACKAGING- Apparel JUNE 2016

44 Divisions: ATS & ATF Applies to: Woven Pants Double Belt Loops Pant Matchbook Tag Placement - Sketches represent basic placement w/ Double Belt Loops, set at mid-back. * Place tag on wearer's left Back. * Tag attachment must be tested before final fit approval. * Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. * Thread Type: 180's Spun Poly is recommended. * Thread color: Match Tag ground * Set tag w/ single thread #101 chainstitch machine tack. * 6-8 parallel stitch (unless otherwise specified). * Cotton end trimmed to 1/8". * Do not obscure writing on tag w/ thread tack. Balance Matchbook tag over Belt Loops. Back: w/ darts or w/ yoke Leg Shape Size & GROUP NAME * Set w/ 2 tacks. * Center of Waistband Ht. * Tacks to be even from side edge of tag. ANN TAYLOR Stitch Tack

45 Divisions: LOFT & LOS Applies to: Woven Pants Pant with no Belt Loops Pant Matchbook Tag Placement - Sketches represent basic placement with no Belt Loops. * Place tag on wearer's left back. * Tag attachment must be tested before final fit approval. * Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. * Thread Type: 180's Spun Poly is recommended. * Thread color: White * Set tag w/ single thread #101 chainstitch machine. 6-8 parallel stitch (unless otherwise specified). * Cotton end trimmed to 1/8". * Do not obscure writing on tag w/ thread tack. 1" from Side Seam Back: w/ darts or w/ yoke 5/8" Down from fold 3/8" from edge Group Name ANN TAYLOR LOFT Stitch Tack Size

46 Divisions: LOFT & LOS Applies to: Woven Pants Pant with Single Belt Loop, close to Outseam Pant Matchbook Tag Placement - Sketches represent basic placement w/ Single Belt Loop, close to Outseam. * Place tag on wearer's left back. * Tag attachment must be tested before final fit approval. * Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. * Thread Type: 180's Spun Poly is recommended. * Thread color: White * Set tag w/ single thread #101 chainstitch machine. 6-8 parallel stitch (unless otherwise specified). * Cotton end trimmed to 1/8". * Do not obscure writing on tag w/ thread tack. Align Matchbook tag w/ inner edge of Belt Loop Back: w/ darts or w/ yoke 5/8" Down from fold 3/8" from edge Group Name ANN TAYLOR LOFT Stitch Tack Size

47 Divisions: LOFT & LOS Applies to: Woven Pants Pant with Single Belt Loop, at mid-back Pant Matchbook Tag Placement - Center over Belt Loop Sketches represent basic placement w/ Single Belt Loop at mid-back. * Place tag on wearer's left back. * Tag attachment must be tested before final fit approval. * Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. * Thread Type: 180's Spun Poly is recommended. * Thread color: White * Set tag w/ single thread #101 chainstitch machine. 6-8 parallel stitch (unless otherwise specified). * Cotton end trimmed to 1/8". * Do not obscure writing on tag w/ thread tack. Center Matchbook tag over Belt Loop Back: w/ darts or w/ yoke 5/8" Down from fold 3/8" from edge Group Name ANN TAYLOR LOFT Stitch Tack Size

48 Divisions: LOFT & LOS Applies to: Woven Pants Pant with Double Belt Loops Pant Matchbook Tag Placement - Sketches represent basic placement w/ Double Belt Loops at mid-back. * Place tag on wearer's left back. * Tag attachment must be tested before final fit approval. * Attachment cannot damage garment or affect finished fold method. * Thread Type: 180's Spun Poly is recommended. * Thread color: White * Set tag w/ single thread #101 chainstitch machine. 6-8 parallel stitch (unless otherwise specified). * Cotton end trimmed to 1/8". * Do not obscure writing on tag w/ thread tack. Balance Matchbook tag over Belt Loop Back: w/ darts or w/ yoke 5/8" Down from fold 3/8" from edge Group Name ANN TAYLOR LOFT Stitch Tack Size 48

49 1. Lay garment flat face down zipper/buttons closed. Back View 2. Fold hem up 1/3 to center of garment. 3. Fold bottom even to waist. Back View 49

50 NOTE: Fold Method applies to Eaches and Case Pack packing. 1. Lay garment flat face down zipper/buttons closed. Back View 2. Fold sides toward center back along actual/imaginary princess lines. 3. Fold bottom even to waist. Back View 50

51 NOTE: Fold Method also applies to Eaches and Case Pack packing. 1. Lay garment flat face down zipper/buttons closed. Back View 2. Fold sides toward center back along actual/imaginary princess lines. 3. Fold hem up 1/3 to center of garment. 4. Fold bottom fold even to waist. Back View 51

52 NOTE: Fold Method applies to Eaches and Case Pack packing. 1. Lay garment flat face down zipper/buttons/vent closed. Front View Back View 2. Fold back waistline even to bottom edge of hem. 52

53 1. Lay garment flat face down zipper/buttons closed. 2. Fold panels together aligning right and left side seams. For long version of skirt, fold hemline up to waist. Short version-18 to 24 Long version

54 1. Lay garment flat. 2. Twist the garment. 3. Fold the twisted garment in a half. 4. Place the garment in the polybag. 54

55 Note: This is the preferred fold. 1. Lay garment flat face down. 2. Fold garment in half vertically. Fold in sleeves. Front View 55

56 For embellishment on the front 1. Lay garment flat face down zipper/buttons closed. Back View 2. Fold sides toward center back along actual/imaginary princess lines, folding sleeves over and down. (If strappy dress, fold straps down toward back) 3. Fold hem up 1/3. 4. Fold bottom fold even to high point of shoulder. Back View 56

57 1. Lay garment flat face down zipper/buttons closed. Front View Strap Dress Top View 2. Fold sweep toward center back creating a rectangular shape. Note: Overlap may vary due to sweep. Do not exceed poly bag size 4. Fold hem up 1/3 toward the neck. 5. Fold bottom edge even to neck/collar. Front View Back View 57

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59 1. Lay garment flat with face up, snaps closed to smallest opening. Front View 2. Fold garment in half lengthwise, aligning right and left side seams. 3. Fold panty toward waist and fold sleeves toward center. 4. Fold bottom fold even to high point of shoulder. Back View 59

60 1. Lay garment face down with zipper/buttons closed. Front View Back View 2. Fold sleeves inward and down. 3. Fold hemline up 1/3 of the garment. 4. Fold hemline up towards back neckline of romper. Front View Back View 60

61 1. Lay pajama top face down with buttons/zipper closed. Place card board centered below back neckline 2. Fold sides towards center back along actual imaginary shoulder princess lines. Fold sleeves over and down. 3. Fold garment in half with hemline overlapping neckline. 4. Fold Pajama bottoms in half with side seam/front and back rise kissing. Insert card board at half way point of pants length, approximately 3 below rise. Fold inseam over cardboard as shown. 5. Fold bottom of pants leg up to top of cardboard. 6. Fold top portion of pants over legs as shown. Ribbons on Pajamas should be tied in a single knot and pushed inside. Snaps/buttons should be fastened. 61

62 7. Placed folded top above pants with waist band of pants kissing back of shirt. 8. Pajama bottom and top should be clipped together on each side on inside folds. 9. Wrap Ribbon (lengthwise) over the front, flip pajama set to back side and twist ribbon before turning to face side. While garment is in face up position insert end of ribbon through the Specialty Tag loop before bow is made 10. Tie the ribbon into a bow with bow length 6 ½ to 7 long and bow tails 7 long.. Note: When heat transfer label is used, instead of main label the price ticket should be placed as follows: Top - at 1 ½ from neck edge at wearer s left shoulder seam. Bottom-at pant CB waist seam. 62

63 1. Fold pajama bottoms in half with side seam/front and back rise kissing. Insert folding board at half way point of pants length, approximately 3 below rise. Fold inseam over folding board as shown. 2. Fold bottom of pants leg up to top of folding board. 3. Fold top portion of pants over legs as shown. 63

64 1. Lay garment flat face down. 2. Fold garment in half horizontally. 3. Fold garment in half vertically. 64

65 1. Lay garment flat, face down. 2. Fold shoulder straps down from the strap point. 3. Fold garment in half vertically. 65

66 1. Lay garment flat, face down. 2. Fold garment in half horizontally. 3. Fold garment in half vertically. 66

67 Front View 1. Lay garment flat, face down. 2. Fold garment in half vertically. 67

68 1. Lay swimsuit flat with back facing up. Fold bottom to half of the garment. 2. Fold top to bottom. 68

69 1. Lay garment flat, face down. 2. Fold shoulder straps down from the strap point. FRONT VIEW 69

70 TOPS, JACKETS, OUTERWEAR Divisions: ATS, LOFT, LOS, ATF, L&G Fig. A: For garments with labels, please swift tack through the back of size/coo label loop. Fig B: For garments without labels (heat transfer), please swift tack inside wearer s left shoulder seam. Fig C: If there is no shoulder seam, swift tack in wearer s left under arm. Inside wearer s left shoulder seam Swift tack wearer s left under arm 70

71 BOTTOMS Divisions: ATS, LOFT, LOS, ATF, L&G Fig. A: For garments with labels, please swift tack through back loop of the size/coo label. Fig. B: For garments without labels (heat transfer), please swift tack through the bottom (or fold) of care instruction label. NOTE: Please use longer tack for figure 71

72 Vendors must supply additional buttons, beads, and yarn reeling for all products unless otherwise specified. This applies to all shapes of beads (example: flat-full cup-half cup- circles-flowers-shellsteardrop-hologram-etc. All beads should be in a bag and swift tacked through size & country of origin label using 3 swift tack. ANN TAYLOR: Supplier must test bulk quality button(s) in sealed sequin bag to determine appropriate sequin bag size for sequins. LOFT: Poly bag with LOFT logo. Size: 3 ½ long X 2 wide. For garments with sequins and novelty beads please follow chart for quantity of beads to be shipped with each garment. Partial beading refers to garments that have beaded parts (ex: yokes-necklines-hemlines-waistband etc.) Description of Item Trim Type Size # of pieces Partial beading Sequins or 2mm-12mm 3 of each Bugle Beads Partial beading Sequins or 13mm and higher 3 of each Bugle Beads Partial beading Combinations of Sequin and beads 2mm-12mm 2 of each Partial beading Fully beaded garments Fully beaded garments Fully Beaded garments Fully Beaded Garments Combinations of Sequin and beads Sequins or Bugle Beads Sequins or Bugle Beads Combinations of Sequin and beads Combinations of Sequin and beads 13mm and higher 2mm-12mm 13mm and higher 2mm-12mm 13mm and higher 2 of each 6 of each 6 of each 3 of each 3 of each 72

73 Unless Specified Do not use tissue, bubble wrap, cardboard or foam. Do not use pins or other types of attachments on garments. Blouses and shirts can use jet clips for hanging shipments. It is recommended to use tissue paper with clips. Jet clips must NOT have teeth. Do not use rubber/plastic hanger attachments or foam covers on hangers. Bias garments should be flat packed. Adjust all straps to the shortest length before placing on hanger. Hanger hook is open toward the wearer s right side. Getting Ready to Ship See - Shipping Compliance Guidelines 73

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