The Apparel Technical Manual is to be adhered to by all Ownbrand apparel vendors. “Ownbrand vendors” are defined as those who work with the URBN production team. If you have questions regarding this manual, please reach out to the URBN production contact you are working with.
Section I – Standard Information
Vendor Welcome & Process
How to Use a Block
Pattern Import – Export procedures
Woman’s Base Size Body Measurement
Men’s Base Size Body Measurement
Urban Outfitters Inc Brand Sizes & Grade Jumps
Tall & Petite Conversions
Vendor Standard Procedure for Washed Garments
Summary of Basic Tolerance
QA Vendor Procedure & AQL Chart
Section II – Minimum Quality & Construction Standards
Minimum Standards
Structured Woven Standards
Soft Woven Standards
Knit Standards
Sweater Standards
Bra Standards
Section III – Recommended Suppliers
Section IV – Common Stitches
Stitch Type Matrix – English
Stitch Type Matrix – Chinese
Decorative Stitch Matrix
Section V – How to Measure
General Guide
Pants
Bras
Section VI – Fabric and Garment Requirements
URBN Fabric Requirements and Fabric manual (Section 3 of manual)
URBN Garment Requirements and Garment Test Manual (Section 4 of manual)
AAFA Restricted Substances
Section VII – Packing
Packing Instructions
Pre-Packs Excluding Individual Polybags
Section VIII – Labeling Act
Come Clean
Labeling Act
Section IX – Standard Grade Rules
Urban Women’s
Urban Men’s
Anthropologie
Free People
Bras
Section X – URBN Mannequin Ordering Info
Alvanon Order Form