ASTM F1816-18 Standard Safety Specification for Pull Cords on Children's Outwear, which covers performance requirements aimed at reducing choking and vehicle drag hazards associated with straps on children's (boy and girl) outerwear (such as jackets and sportswear), typically worn on the outside of other clothing The sizes covered here are neck/hood drawstring sizes 2T to 12 and waist/bottom drawstring sizes 2T to 16. The upper jacket with fully retractable drawstring is not here.

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1.1 This specification covers and aims to reduce suffocation and vehicle drag hazards associated with straps on children's jackets.

1.2 The types of clothing covered by this specification are girls' and boys' clothing, such as jackets and sportswear, typically worn on the outside of other clothing.

1.3 This specification covers neck/hood straps for sizes 2T to 12 and waist/bottom straps for sizes 2T to 16.

Except for jackets with fully retractable straps.

The value expressed in inches pounds is considered standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions of SI units and are for reference only and not considered standard.

1.6 This international standard is formulated in accordance with the internationally recognized standardization principles established in the decisions on the principles of international standards, guidelines, and recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.