Makers' Resources

Raised Surfaced Textiles - For Clothing

This is an extremely common question when it comes to making clothing because all clothing, regardless of size, must conform to the Flammability of Wearing Apparel regulation (16 CFR Part...

Raised Surfaced Textiles - For Clothing

This is an extremely common question when it comes to making clothing because all clothing, regardless of size, must conform to the Flammability of Wearing Apparel regulation (16 CFR Part...

Requesting Testing Information From Suppliers

Small Batch Manufacturer The CPSC offers a benefit to small batch manufacturers (SBM) registered with them. This benefit allows for SBM to utilize supplier statements and lab reports for certain...

Requesting Testing Information From Suppliers

Small Batch Manufacturer The CPSC offers a benefit to small batch manufacturers (SBM) registered with them. This benefit allows for SBM to utilize supplier statements and lab reports for certain...

What do I do when importing?

As with any business model, there is a bit of research to do before bringing products into the US. For many mundane items for general use or adults (people over...

What do I do when importing?

As with any business model, there is a bit of research to do before bringing products into the US. For many mundane items for general use or adults (people over...

My product was stopped at customs!

Yikes! This is always a scary situation because we never think that our package would be the one to get stopped...if we are even thinking about it at all. It doesn't...

My product was stopped at customs!

Yikes! This is always a scary situation because we never think that our package would be the one to get stopped...if we are even thinking about it at all. It doesn't...

Stuffed Toys - The Big Picture Process

To begin, I want to say that toys, in general, have a whole lot going on.  Like a $98 publication going on.  That shouldn't deter you from making and selling...

Stuffed Toys - The Big Picture Process

To begin, I want to say that toys, in general, have a whole lot going on.  Like a $98 publication going on.  That shouldn't deter you from making and selling...

Hats, Hair Accessories, and Other Headwear

When it comes to clothing, hats is not something you typically think of, but they are considered under that category. This means that you will follow the same process as...

Hats, Hair Accessories, and Other Headwear

When it comes to clothing, hats is not something you typically think of, but they are considered under that category. This means that you will follow the same process as...