Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard is a revision of QB/T 1333-2010 Handbag and Knapsack.
In addition to a number of editorial changes, the following technical changes have been made with respect to QB/T1333-2010:
——Normative standards were adjusted and added in the “Normative References”;
——“Classification by variety (surface material)” was adjusted;
——Requirements for “magnetic buckles” and “zippers” were added to “raw materials and accessories”;
——“Specifications” was deleted;
——“Superior products” was deleted;
——“Appearance quality” was adjusted, into which requirements for “fur” and “other materials” were added in the “surface material”;
——“Oscillation impact performance” was adjusted;
——“Accessories” was adjusted and changed to “lock durability performance”;
——“Sewing strength” was adjusted;
——Requirements and test methods of “colour fastness to rubbing” were adjusted and detailed;
——“Corrosion resistance of hardware fittings” was adjusted;
——“Buckle durability performance”, “plastic buckle durability performance” and “shoulder strap folding resistance performance” were added;
——The measurement method of "volume” was added;
—— The “marking” was adjusted, and changed from Chapter 4 to Chapter 7.
The standard was proposed by China National Light Industry Council.
This Standard is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee 252 on Leather of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 252).
Chief drafting organizations of this standard: Zhejiang Zhishang Industry Co., Ltd., Guangdong Wanlima Industry Co., Ltd., Daphne Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Honggu Leather Articles Co., Ltd., Clarks International Trade (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Fujian Powerland Leather Case & Products Co., Ltd., Guangdong Fion Leather Articles Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Niujiangjun Leather Articles Co., Ltd., COACH (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., National Center for Leather Quality Supervision and Inspection, and Dongguan Hengyu Instrument Co., Ltd.
Chief drafters of this standard: Zou Lisheng, Lin Dazhou, Huang Yongqin, Zou Suhe, Chen Zongliang, Zhao Liguo, Zhou Guanghua, Shao Qingtao, Du Danxia.
From its implementation data, this standard will replace the former QB/T1333-2010 Handbag and Knapsack that will be abolished.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
——QB/T1333-2010;
——QB/T1333-2004;
——QB/T1333-1996;
——QB/T1333-1991.
Handbag and Knapsack
1 Scope
This standard specifies the product classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transport and storage of handbag and knapsack.
This standard is applicable to various handbags and knapsacks for daily life. Handbags and knapsacks with special purposes may also make reference to this standard.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2912.1 Textiles—Determination of Formaldehyde—Part 1: Free and Hydrolyzed Formaldehyde (Water Extraction Method)
GB/T 3920 Textiles—Tests for Colour Fastness—Colour Fastness to Rubbing
GB/T 17592 Textiles—Determination of the Banned Azo Colourants
GB/T 19340 Adhesives for Footwear and Case and Bag
GB/T 19941 Leather and Fur—Chemical Tests—Determination of Formaldehyde Content
GB/T 19942 Leather and Fur—Chemical Tests—Determination of Banned Azo Colourants
GB/T 20400 Leather and Fur—Limit of Harmful Matter
GB/T 21550 Limit of Harmful Substances in Polyvinyl Fluoride Artificial Leather
GB/T 22889 Leather—Physical and Mechanical Tests—Determination of Surface Coating Thickness
GB/T 1586.1 Hardware Fitting of Case and Bag—Case-lock
GB/T 2002.1 Leather Hardware Fitting—Technical Conditions of Galvanized Coating
GB/T 2002.2 Leather Hardware Fitting—Technical Conditions of Surface Spray Painting
GB/T 2171 Metal Zipper
GB/T 2172 Plastic Zipper
GB/T 2173 Nylon Zipper
GB/T 2537 Leather—Tests for Colour Fastness—Colour Fastness to to-and-fro Rubbing
GB/T 2790 Testing Methods for Colour Fastness to Rubbing of the Dyeing Fur
GB/T 2922 Case and Bag—Test Method for Shaking Impact
GB/T 3826 Corrosion-resistant Testing Method of the Metal Deposits and Conversion Coatings for the Light Industrial Products—Neutral Salt Spraying Test (NSS)
GB/T 5083 Case and Bag—Determination of Capacity Rate
GB/T 5084 Case and Bag—Fastener Test Method
GB/T 5085 Hardware Fitting of Case and Bag—Magnetic Buckle
GB/T 5246 Leather Goods—Dynamic Folding Test Method for Belt Products
GB/T 5247 Luggage Accessories—Plastic Buckle Durability Test Method
3 Product Classification
3.1 Classification by variety (surface material):
——leather handbags and knapsacks;
——handbags and knapsacks of artificial leather/synthetic leather ;
——handbags and knapsacks of recycled leather;
——fabric handbags and knapsacks;
——fur handbags and knapsacks;
——handbags and knapsacks of various fabrics;
——handbags and knapsacks of other materials.
3.2 Classification by type (structure):
——knapsacks with various shoulder straps;
——handbags with various carrying handles;
——handbags and knapsacks with various shoulder straps and carrying handles.
4 Requirements
4.1 Raw materials and accessories
They shall be selected in accordance with relevant product standard.
4.1.1 Limits of hazardous substances
Limits of hazardous substances in leather, fur and reclaimed leather shall meet the requirements of GB 20400 and Table 1; limits of hazardous substances in polyvinyl chloride-based artificial leather shall meet the requirements of GB 21550; limits of hazardous substances in adhesives for bags and suitcases shall meet the requirements of Table 2.
Table 1 Limits of Harmful Substances in Fur, Leather, Reclaimed Leather and Textile Materials
Item Limits
Dissoluble harmful aromatic amine dyes ≤ 30
Free formaldehyde ≤ 300
Note: For the name of the banned aromatic amine, see Annex A of GB 20400. If the content of 4-aminobiphenyl and/or 2- naphthylamine exceeds 30 mg/kg, and there is no other evidence, it cannot be concluded with the existing scientific knowledge that a banned azo dye was used.
Table 2 Limits of Harmful Substances in Adhesives for Bags and Suitcases
Item Index
Solvent-based Water-based
Benzene/(g/kg) ≤ 5.0 —
Methyl benzene + dimethylbenzene/(g/kg) ≤ 200 —
Free toluene diisocyanate a / (g/kg) ≤ 10.0 —
N-hexane (g/kg) ≤ 150.0 —
1,2- dichloroethane/(g/kg) ≤ 5.0 —
Total halogenated hydrocarbons (containing 1,2- dichloroethane, dichloromethane, 1,1,1- trichloroethane, 1,1,2 trichloroethane)/(g/kg) ≤ 50.0 —
Total volatile organic compounds/(g/L) ≤ 750 100
a The item shall be tested for polyurethane adhesive.
4.1.2 Locks
Locks shall meet the requirements of QB/T 1586.1 or relevant product standards.
4.1.3 Magnetic buckles
Magnetic buckles shall meet the requirements of GB 5085.
4.1.4 Zippers
Zippers shall meet the requirements of QB/T2171, QB/T2172, QB/T173 and other relevant standards.
4.1.5 Hardware fitting
Hardware fitting shall meet the requirements of QB/T2002.1 and QB/T20024.2.
4.2 Appearance quality
Appearance quality shall meet those specified in Table 3.
Table 3 Appearance Quality
No. Test item Requirement
1 Overall appearance Plump form, natural arc, flat and smooth sticking, symmetrical angle; basically upright, tidy and clean
2 Surface material a) Leather and reclaimed leather: uniform-in-thickness; free of broken face, crazing and decoloration; the surface is flat and smooth and free of damage in the front and rear large-area surface; two mat patches with area not greater than 9mm2 are allowable in the rear large-area surface or at the bottom; two invisible stamped marks and folds are allowable;
b) Artificial leather/synthetic leather: no obvious marks, unevenness or bumps;
c) Fabric: no broken warp, broken weft, skipped yarn, skipped thread, visible stamped mark, stain and spot in main positions; two minor defects are allowable in minor positions;
d) Fur: fur is basically smooth, loose and clean, no crochet, no obvious hair loss, oily hair, knot hair; strong dyeing, no floating colour, no obvious colour, colour difference (except special effects) and other defects;
e) Other materials: no defect affecting normal use
3 Lining fabric Flat, smooth, upright, tidy and clean; free of defects like broken face, broken warp, broken weft, skipped yarn, broken roll and puffed selvedge
4 Stitching thread The stitching thread suitable to the applied shell fabric and lining quality shall be selected; its quality shall be adapt to all parts
5 Stitch of stitching thread The upper and lower thread fit, the stitches are straight and flat, and the stitch length is uniform. No empty stitch, drop stitch and skipping stitch are allowed on the front large-area surface and front cover of handbags and knapsacks. There shall be no stitch skew of more than 15mm long. Empty stitch, drop stitch and skipping stitch in single product shall not be greater than one respectively; empty stitch, drop stitch and skipping stitch shall not be greater than 2 stitches respectively.
6 Zippers Stitching shall be straight and flat with consistent edge distance; the pull-off shall be smooth and free from mismatch, teeth falling and decoloration.
7 Accessories Bright; free of rust, skipped coating and burr; free of peeling and shattering
8 Installation of accessories Flat and smooth and firm
9 Standard sample a the standard sample attached to the product shall be made of the same material with the main handbag and knapsack
a Standard sample refers to the sample attached to the product to indicate the main material. This item is not inspected for the product without standard sample.
4.3 Physical and mechanical properties
Physical and mechanical properties shall meet those specified in Table 4.
Table 4 Physical and Mechanical Properties
No. Test item Requirement
1 Oscillation impact performance The test is carried out under the specified load conditions. After the test, the handbag and knapsack is visually inspected that is free of crack; the parts are not deformed, without breakage, damage and split; the fixing parts and the connecting parts are not loose; the connectors, magnetic buckles and the like can be normally opened/closed, without abnormality; locks are normal; the password locks are not stuck, changed of password, decoupling or out of control.
2 Lock durability a After the test, it can be used normally without abnormality
3 Buckle durability After the test, it can be used normally without abnormality
4 Zipper durability No elements lost, no staggered elements, no damage after the test
5 Sewing strength Not less than 240N on the effective area of 100mm × 30mm (not less than 120N for simple folding bag)
6 Plastic buckle durability performance After the test, it can be used normally without abnormality
7 Colour fastness to rubbing
(stained) b/level Leather c with a surface coating not more than 20 μm in thickness Suede leather: dry rub ≥ 3, wet wipe ≥ 2
Others: dry rub ≥ 3, wet rub ≥ 2/3
Fur
Suede leather
Leather with a surface coating more than 20 μm in thickness Dry rub ≥3/4, wet rub ≥3
Artificial leather/synthetic leather, reclaimed leather
Textile material, uncoated superfine fiber materials Denim: dry rub ≥ 3, wet wipe none
Others: dry rub ≥3/4, wet rub ≥2/3
8 Corrosion resistance of hardware fittings The number of corrosion points is not more than 3, and the area of a single corrosion point is not more than 1mm2
9 Shoulder strap folding resistance performance After the test, the paint edge has no cracks and no shedding; the multi-layer composite strap has no cracking and delamination
a Decorative lock is not inspected for this item.
b It does not apply to materials of special style.
c Commonly used leathers with surface coatings not more than 20 μm in thickness include water-dyed leather, aniline leather, and semi-aniline leather.
d Uncoated single layer fabric strap is not inspected for this item.
4.4 Inside bags
If the package supplied with the product has a completely separate structure, components (with handles and/or straps) and functions, and can be used separately as a handbag and knapsack, it shall be inspected separately and in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 4; otherwise it only needs to comply with 4.1.1.
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Product Classification
4 Requirements
5 Test Methods
6 Inspection Rules
7 Marking, Packaging, Transportation and Storage
Annex A (Normative) Special Type Inspection
Codeofchina.com is in charge of this English translation. In case of any doubt about the English translation, the Chinese original shall be considered authoritative.
This standard is drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard is a revision of QB/T 1333-2010 Handbag and Knapsack.
In addition to a number of editorial changes, the following technical changes have been made with respect to QB/T1333-2010:
——Normative standards were adjusted and added in the “Normative References”;
——“Classification by variety (surface material)” was adjusted;
——Requirements for “magnetic buckles” and “zippers” were added to “raw materials and accessories”;
——“Specifications” was deleted;
——“Superior products” was deleted;
——“Appearance quality” was adjusted, into which requirements for “fur” and “other materials” were added in the “surface material”;
——“Oscillation impact performance” was adjusted;
——“Accessories” was adjusted and changed to “lock durability performance”;
——“Sewing strength” was adjusted;
——Requirements and test methods of “colour fastness to rubbing” were adjusted and detailed;
——“Corrosion resistance of hardware fittings” was adjusted;
——“Buckle durability performance”, “plastic buckle durability performance” and “shoulder strap folding resistance performance” were added;
——The measurement method of "volume” was added;
—— The “marking” was adjusted, and changed from Chapter 4 to Chapter 7.
The standard was proposed by China National Light Industry Council.
This Standard is under the jurisdiction of the National Technical Committee 252 on Leather of Standardization Administration of China (SAC/TC 252).
Chief drafting organizations of this standard: Zhejiang Zhishang Industry Co., Ltd., Guangdong Wanlima Industry Co., Ltd., Daphne Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Honggu Leather Articles Co., Ltd., Clarks International Trade (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Fujian Powerland Leather Case & Products Co., Ltd., Guangdong Fion Leather Articles Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Niujiangjun Leather Articles Co., Ltd., COACH (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., National Center for Leather Quality Supervision and Inspection, and Dongguan Hengyu Instrument Co., Ltd.
Chief drafters of this standard: Zou Lisheng, Lin Dazhou, Huang Yongqin, Zou Suhe, Chen Zongliang, Zhao Liguo, Zhou Guanghua, Shao Qingtao, Du Danxia.
From its implementation data, this standard will replace the former QB/T1333-2010 Handbag and Knapsack that will be abolished.
The previous editions of this standard are as follows:
——QB/T1333-2010;
——QB/T1333-2004;
——QB/T1333-1996;
——QB/T1333-1991.
Handbag and Knapsack
1 Scope
This standard specifies the product classification, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transport and storage of handbag and knapsack.
This standard is applicable to various handbags and knapsacks for daily life. Handbags and knapsacks with special purposes may also make reference to this standard.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2912.1 Textiles—Determination of Formaldehyde—Part 1: Free and Hydrolyzed Formaldehyde (Water Extraction Method)
GB/T 3920 Textiles—Tests for Colour Fastness—Colour Fastness to Rubbing
GB/T 17592 Textiles—Determination of the Banned Azo Colourants
GB/T 19340 Adhesives for Footwear and Case and Bag
GB/T 19941 Leather and Fur—Chemical Tests—Determination of Formaldehyde Content
GB/T 19942 Leather and Fur—Chemical Tests—Determination of Banned Azo Colourants
GB/T 20400 Leather and Fur—Limit of Harmful Matter
GB/T 21550 Limit of Harmful Substances in Polyvinyl Fluoride Artificial Leather
GB/T 22889 Leather—Physical and Mechanical Tests—Determination of Surface Coating Thickness
GB/T 1586.1 Hardware Fitting of Case and Bag—Case-lock
GB/T 2002.1 Leather Hardware Fitting—Technical Conditions of Galvanized Coating
GB/T 2002.2 Leather Hardware Fitting—Technical Conditions of Surface Spray Painting
GB/T 2171 Metal Zipper
GB/T 2172 Plastic Zipper
GB/T 2173 Nylon Zipper
GB/T 2537 Leather—Tests for Colour Fastness—Colour Fastness to to-and-fro Rubbing
GB/T 2790 Testing Methods for Colour Fastness to Rubbing of the Dyeing Fur
GB/T 2922 Case and Bag—Test Method for Shaking Impact
GB/T 3826 Corrosion-resistant Testing Method of the Metal Deposits and Conversion Coatings for the Light Industrial Products—Neutral Salt Spraying Test (NSS)
GB/T 5083 Case and Bag—Determination of Capacity Rate
GB/T 5084 Case and Bag—Fastener Test Method
GB/T 5085 Hardware Fitting of Case and Bag—Magnetic Buckle
GB/T 5246 Leather Goods—Dynamic Folding Test Method for Belt Products
GB/T 5247 Luggage Accessories—Plastic Buckle Durability Test Method
3 Product Classification
3.1 Classification by variety (surface material):
——leather handbags and knapsacks;
——handbags and knapsacks of artificial leather/synthetic leather ;
——handbags and knapsacks of recycled leather;
——fabric handbags and knapsacks;
——fur handbags and knapsacks;
——handbags and knapsacks of various fabrics;
——handbags and knapsacks of other materials.
3.2 Classification by type (structure):
——knapsacks with various shoulder straps;
——handbags with various carrying handles;
——handbags and knapsacks with various shoulder straps and carrying handles.
4 Requirements
4.1 Raw materials and accessories
They shall be selected in accordance with relevant product standard.
4.1.1 Limits of hazardous substances
Limits of hazardous substances in leather, fur and reclaimed leather shall meet the requirements of GB 20400 and Table 1; limits of hazardous substances in polyvinyl chloride-based artificial leather shall meet the requirements of GB 21550; limits of hazardous substances in adhesives for bags and suitcases shall meet the requirements of Table 2.
Table 1 Limits of Harmful Substances in Fur, Leather, Reclaimed Leather and Textile Materials
Item Limits
Dissoluble harmful aromatic amine dyes ≤ 30
Free formaldehyde ≤ 300
Note: For the name of the banned aromatic amine, see Annex A of GB 20400. If the content of 4-aminobiphenyl and/or 2- naphthylamine exceeds 30 mg/kg, and there is no other evidence, it cannot be concluded with the existing scientific knowledge that a banned azo dye was used.
Table 2 Limits of Harmful Substances in Adhesives for Bags and Suitcases
Item Index
Solvent-based Water-based
Benzene/(g/kg) ≤ 5.0 —
Methyl benzene + dimethylbenzene/(g/kg) ≤ 200 —
Free toluene diisocyanate a / (g/kg) ≤ 10.0 —
N-hexane (g/kg) ≤ 150.0 —
1,2- dichloroethane/(g/kg) ≤ 5.0 —
Total halogenated hydrocarbons (containing 1,2- dichloroethane, dichloromethane, 1,1,1- trichloroethane, 1,1,2 trichloroethane)/(g/kg) ≤ 50.0 —
Total volatile organic compounds/(g/L) ≤ 750 100
a The item shall be tested for polyurethane adhesive.
4.1.2 Locks
Locks shall meet the requirements of QB/T 1586.1 or relevant product standards.
4.1.3 Magnetic buckles
Magnetic buckles shall meet the requirements of GB 5085.
4.1.4 Zippers
Zippers shall meet the requirements of QB/T2171, QB/T2172, QB/T173 and other relevant standards.
4.1.5 Hardware fitting
Hardware fitting shall meet the requirements of QB/T2002.1 and QB/T20024.2.
4.2 Appearance quality
Appearance quality shall meet those specified in Table 3.
Table 3 Appearance Quality
No. Test item Requirement
1 Overall appearance Plump form, natural arc, flat and smooth sticking, symmetrical angle; basically upright, tidy and clean
2 Surface material a) Leather and reclaimed leather: uniform-in-thickness; free of broken face, crazing and decoloration; the surface is flat and smooth and free of damage in the front and rear large-area surface; two mat patches with area not greater than 9mm2 are allowable in the rear large-area surface or at the bottom; two invisible stamped marks and folds are allowable;
b) Artificial leather/synthetic leather: no obvious marks, unevenness or bumps;
c) Fabric: no broken warp, broken weft, skipped yarn, skipped thread, visible stamped mark, stain and spot in main positions; two minor defects are allowable in minor positions;
d) Fur: fur is basically smooth, loose and clean, no crochet, no obvious hair loss, oily hair, knot hair; strong dyeing, no floating colour, no obvious colour, colour difference (except special effects) and other defects;
e) Other materials: no defect affecting normal use
3 Lining fabric Flat, smooth, upright, tidy and clean; free of defects like broken face, broken warp, broken weft, skipped yarn, broken roll and puffed selvedge
4 Stitching thread The stitching thread suitable to the applied shell fabric and lining quality shall be selected; its quality shall be adapt to all parts
5 Stitch of stitching thread The upper and lower thread fit, the stitches are straight and flat, and the stitch length is uniform. No empty stitch, drop stitch and skipping stitch are allowed on the front large-area surface and front cover of handbags and knapsacks. There shall be no stitch skew of more than 15mm long. Empty stitch, drop stitch and skipping stitch in single product shall not be greater than one respectively; empty stitch, drop stitch and skipping stitch shall not be greater than 2 stitches respectively.
6 Zippers Stitching shall be straight and flat with consistent edge distance; the pull-off shall be smooth and free from mismatch, teeth falling and decoloration.
7 Accessories Bright; free of rust, skipped coating and burr; free of peeling and shattering
8 Installation of accessories Flat and smooth and firm
9 Standard sample a the standard sample attached to the product shall be made of the same material with the main handbag and knapsack
a Standard sample refers to the sample attached to the product to indicate the main material. This item is not inspected for the product without standard sample.
4.3 Physical and mechanical properties
Physical and mechanical properties shall meet those specified in Table 4.
Table 4 Physical and Mechanical Properties
No. Test item Requirement
1 Oscillation impact performance The test is carried out under the specified load conditions. After the test, the handbag and knapsack is visually inspected that is free of crack; the parts are not deformed, without breakage, damage and split; the fixing parts and the connecting parts are not loose; the connectors, magnetic buckles and the like can be normally opened/closed, without abnormality; locks are normal; the password locks are not stuck, changed of password, decoupling or out of control.
2 Lock durability a After the test, it can be used normally without abnormality
3 Buckle durability After the test, it can be used normally without abnormality
4 Zipper durability No elements lost, no staggered elements, no damage after the test
5 Sewing strength Not less than 240N on the effective area of 100mm × 30mm (not less than 120N for simple folding bag)
6 Plastic buckle durability performance After the test, it can be used normally without abnormality
7 Colour fastness to rubbing
(stained) b/level Leather c with a surface coating not more than 20 μm in thickness Suede leather: dry rub ≥ 3, wet wipe ≥ 2
Others: dry rub ≥ 3, wet rub ≥ 2/3
Fur
Suede leather
Leather with a surface coating more than 20 μm in thickness Dry rub ≥3/4, wet rub ≥3
Artificial leather/synthetic leather, reclaimed leather
Textile material, uncoated superfine fiber materials Denim: dry rub ≥ 3, wet wipe none
Others: dry rub ≥3/4, wet rub ≥2/3
8 Corrosion resistance of hardware fittings The number of corrosion points is not more than 3, and the area of a single corrosion point is not more than 1mm2
9 Shoulder strap folding resistance performance After the test, the paint edge has no cracks and no shedding; the multi-layer composite strap has no cracking and delamination
a Decorative lock is not inspected for this item.
b It does not apply to materials of special style.
c Commonly used leathers with surface coatings not more than 20 μm in thickness include water-dyed leather, aniline leather, and semi-aniline leather.
d Uncoated single layer fabric strap is not inspected for this item.
4.4 Inside bags
If the package supplied with the product has a completely separate structure, components (with handles and/or straps) and functions, and can be used separately as a handbag and knapsack, it shall be inspected separately and in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 4; otherwise it only needs to comply with 4.1.1.
Contents of QB/T 1333-2018
Foreword i
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Product Classification
4 Requirements
5 Test Methods
6 Inspection Rules
7 Marking, Packaging, Transportation and Storage
Annex A (Normative) Special Type Inspection
