HomeColorApprovalProcessNov3rd,2010ByShanghaiColorTeamPage1TechnicalSpecificationSpectrophotometerLightBoxLightSourcesandDigitalToleranceConditionerColorStandardsJCPexpectationtosuppliersColorApprovalProcessSolidsubmitsYarndye&PrintingsubmitsNewcolorprocessforCurtainsHardhomesubmitsException-FSRR/Consult/TechnicalConsultQ&AContent2TechnicalSpecification

SpectrophotometersDatacolor600ornewer?Minolta3600D?Minolta3700D?X-Ritei7?X-Rite7000A3TechnicalSpecification

LightBoothX-riteSpectralightIIIX-riteJudgeIIVerivideCAC-60Tayole/Tilo-Color-604TechnicalSpecification

ConditioningCabinet?Temperature72°+/-5°F（20℃±2℃）?RelativeHumidity50%+/-55LightSourcesandDigitalToleranceTechnicalSpecification

SoftHome&HardHomePrimaryLight:UL3000SecondaryLight:IncandescentACheck:D6500OBWhitesPrimaryLight:D6500SecondaryLight:UL3000DigitalTOLERANCESColordifferenceequation?DECMC(2.1)ColorDifferenceTolerances?PrimaryLight:1.00DECMC*?SecondaryLight:1.30DECMC*?Check:2.50DECMC*UL30006TechnicalSpecification

ColorStandardsJCPcolorstandardsshouldbepurchasedfromArchromawebsiteatacostof$24,including2setsofphysicalsamplesandQTXfilesentbye-mail.2~3daystogetaArchromaIDand5~7daystogetcolorstandardsfromUSArchromawebsite.ArchromaStd:PantoneStd:HardhomeStd:(NPCopaque)7JCPExpectationToSupplierDyeingmillsshouldusedyesorcolorantsofgoodqualityandcomplywithourcurrentRSL(RestrictedSubstancesList).WorkingasapartnerandunderstandingJCPenney’srequirements(PPS)willshortenthecolorapprovalphaseofproductdevelopment.Labdyeingmustbecreatedwiththesamematerialandcolorantsthatwillbeusedinproduction.TechnicalSpecification

8ProductionPerformanceStandardSoftHomeColorfastnessModulesBucketPPSAcceleratedshade/stainCrockingdry/wetDCshadechangeHomeShade/stainLights(AFU)WaterstainUpholsteryWaterstainWatercondensationstainCrockingRugdry/wetRugBackStain

SoftWindowCoverings(indoor)2014.0/3.04.0/2.04.0*4.0/3.04.0(40)

Windowoutdoor4.0/3.04.0/2.0

4.0/3.03.5(180)

outdoor(FadeResistantclaim)4.0/3.04.0/2.0

4.0/3.03.5(300)

Sheets/PillowCases2024.0/3.04.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

BeddingBedspreads,Conforters,Quilts,Coverlets2034.0/3.04.0/2.54.0*4.0/3.04.0(20)

BeddingCoordinates(Shams/Bedskirts)2044.0/3.04.0/2.54.0*4.0/3.04.0(20)

ComforterCoverandDuvet2054.0/3.04.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

BedPillows206

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

Newborn,Infant,ToddlerBedding/Towels221

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

SlumberBagsandSnugbags208

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.0

AutomaticBlankets209

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

BlanketsandBasicThrows210

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

DecorativeThrows211

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

Tablecloths,Napkins,Placemats(indoor)213

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

4.04.0

Tableoutdoor

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.03.5(180)

4.04.0

Outdoor(FadeResistantclaim)

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.03.5(300)

4.04.0

9SoftHomeColorfastnessModulesBucketPPSAcceleratedshade/stainCrockingdry/wetDCshadechangeHomeShade/stainLights(AFU)WaterstainUpholsteryWaterstainWatercondensationstainCrockingRugdry/wetRugBackStainTowelsBathTowels,BeachTowels,TubMats2154.0/3.04.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

AccessoriesKitchenTowelsandAccessories214

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.0

ShowerCurtains216

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.0

RugsBathandAccentRugs217

4.0(20)4.0

4.0/2.54.0outdoor

3.5(180)4.0

4.0/2.54.0outdoor(FadeResistantclaim)

3.5(300)4.0

4.0/2.54.0AreaRugs218

4.0(20)4.0

4.0/2.54.0outdoor

3.5(180)4.0

4.0/2.54.0outdoor(FadeResistantclaim)

3.5(300)4.0

4.0/2.54.0Furniture&padsFurnitureCovers,Removable219

4.0/2.54.0*

4.0(40)

4.0/3.5

UpholsteryFabricandLeather/Vinyl220

4.0/2.5

4.0(40)

4.0/3.0

DecorativePillows,ChairPads,Cushions212

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.04.0(20)

4.0/3.0

outdoor

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.03.5(180)

4.0/3.0

outdoor(FadeResistantclaim)

4.0/2.5

4.0/3.03.5(300)

4.0/3.0

Boldedrequirementis#1priorty10TechnicalSpecificationSpectrophotometerLightBoxLightSourcesandDigitalToleranceConditionerColorStandardsJCPexpectationtosuppliersColorApprovalProcessSolidsubmitsYarndye&PrintingsubmitsNewcolorprocessforCurtainsHardhomesubmitsException-FSRR/Consult/TechnicalConsultQ&AContent11ColorApprovalProcess-SolidSubmits1.WhattosubmitSubmitLabdyeing&FirstDyelotwithcompletedsubmitformLabdyeing-3options,3’’x3”,2sets,IdentifyIDclearlyProduction-9’’x9’’,2sets,acuttingfrom1stdyelotDigitalevaluation–SupplierattachthedigitalevaluationreportFinishesmustbeappliedtothelabdyeingorproductionswatchIfaproblempreventsanacceptablematchfrombeingmade,pleaseincludeabriefexplanation.Eachevaluationactivityshouldbecompletedwithin48hours12ColorApprovalProcess--SolidSubmits2.SubmitForm:Dyeingmill133.WhereandWhentosendsubmit:SubmittocolorteamDon’tsendcolorsubmittalstodesigner,buyer,PDandsourcingSubmitASAPafterreceivingalabdiprequestIfrejected,re-submitwithin3businessdaysColorApprovalProcess--SolidSubmits144.Howtoevaluatecolor:FabricationEvaluationmethodsforlabdipEvaluationmethodsforproductionI–FlatDigitalVSArchromadigitalII–TexturedVisualVSapplabdipDigital/VisualIII-ShinyDigital/VisualVSArchromadigitalIV-SheerDigital/VisualVSapplabdipDigital/VisualV-StrictlyVisualVisualVisuallabdipDigital/VisualVI-FluorescentVisualVisuallabdipDigital/VisualColorApprovalProcess--SolidSubmits155.HowtocheckifproductionusedthesamecolorantaslabdipinColorCommunicator.ColorApprovalProcess--SolidSubmits16ColorApprovalProcessSolidsubmitsYarndye&PrintingsubmitsNewcolorprocessforCurtainsHardhomesubmitsException-FSRR/Consult/TechnicalConsult171.Whattosubmit:Submithandloomorstrike-offonJCPprintsubmitformtoUSColorOffice,includingcompletedpaperworkandacopyoftheJCPenneyCADprintoutAsampleofprintorhandloominfullrepeatSendJCPprintsubmitformtoprints@2.WhattodoforDesigner:DesignerreviewsallfirstroundsubmittalsforexecutionandoverallaestheticsDesignerreviewsaccentcolorsColorApprovalProcess–yarndye&print183.WhattodoforUSColorGroup:Receivesallstrike-offsorhandloomsandschedulesregulartimeslotsforreviewwithdesignersCommunicatesresultsforbothexecutionandcolortosupplierviaemail4.WhattodoforGlobalColorGroup:Reviewsproductionsubmitstoapprovedstrike-offorhandloomCommunicatesresultsforcolortosupplierandUSColoroffice

ColorApprovalProcess–yarndyeandprint19ColorApprovalProcess–yarndyeandprint6.SubmitForm:Mill:YarndyeingmillPrinter:PrintingmillAccent:lessthan20%ofapattern’scoverageBlotch:largeareathatprintedGround:largeareathatdyedCore:atleast20%ofpattern’sarea20ColorApprovalProcess–yarndyeandprint7.Miscellaneous:ResultsarecommunicatedviaemailAllcolorsarelinkedtoidentifiableJCPenneycolorstandardEachevaluationactivityshouldbecompletedwithin48hoursProductTeamownresponsibilityforgrantingBCD’s21ColorApprovalProcessSolidsubmitsYarndye&PrintingsubmitsNewcolorprocessforCurtainsHardhomesubmitsException-FSRR/Consult/TechnicalConsult22ColorApprovalProcess–NewColorProcessSoftWindowCoveringsNewPrograms(Solid&Polyester100%)–NewColorsSpring2011&Fall2011Option1–JCPenneyrecommendeddyerecipesSupplieruseJCPrecommendedrecipeforlabdipatbeginningIfcolorisapprovedorMetamerismissimilartowhatwaspredictedbyJCPrecommendeddyerecipe,orcolorcanbeadjusted,sendsa4”x3”piecetoRTLforLFtestingMinimumsamplesizeis4”highx6”wide.RTLturnaroundtimeis5daysTimeforcolorandlightfastnessevaluation7-10daysIfcolorisapproved,butlightfastnessisrejected,DonnawillsendnewdyerecipeSuppliermustresubmitwithnewdyerecipeandresendtoRTLforlightfastnesstesting23ColorApprovalProcess–NewColorProcessSoftWindowCoveringsNewPrograms(Solid&Polyester100%)–NewColorsSpring2011&Fall2011Option2–NonJCPenneyrecommendeddyerecipesSupplierusetheirownrecipeforthefirstroundoflabdipandlistdyesusedonformIfcolorisapprovedorcanbeadjusted,sendsa4”x3”piecetoRTLforLFtestingMinimumsamplesizeis4”highx6”wide.RTLturnaroundtimeis5daysTimeforcolorandlightfastnessevaluation7-10daysIfcolorisapproved,butlightfastnessisrejected,suppliermustuseJCPrecommendedrecipefornextroundoflabdipSuppliermustresubmitwithnewdyerecipeandresendtoRTLforlightfastnesstesting24ColorApprovalProcess–NewColorProcessSoftWindowCoveringsNewPrograms(Solid&Polyester100%)–NewColorsSpring2011&Fall2011Dyeingmillrequirement:Beopentousabouttherecipeused.GoodcooperationtoadoptJCPrecommendedrecipeifthe1stroundoflabdipwasfailedonlightfastnessLabdipandproductionshouldbedoneinthesamedyeingmill25ColorApprovalProcessSolidsubmitsYarndye&PrintingsubmitsNewcolorprocessforCurtainsHardhomesubmitsException-FSRR/Consult/TechnicalConsult26HardColorApprovalProcess27ColorApprovalProcess–HardHomeWhattosubmit:labdyeingsaredoneinalabenvironmentonflatpanelsTheminimumsizeofchipis3”x3”Labdyeingsareusedactualproductionmaterials,processes,andfinishes.Filloutacolorsubmitform,andattachthecolorsubmitstotheformbeforesendingthemtotheJCPenneyDallasHomeoffice.28ColorApprovalProcess–HardHomeDeadline/Timing:Withinoneweekofreceivingthedevelopmentrequest,thecolorstandardsshouldbeordered,matched,andsenttoIBO.Ifthecolorcanbeacceptable,sendtoJCPenneyDallasHomeofficeforcolorreview.TheColorofficeshouldreviewandsendcolorcommentswithin48hourstoallpartiesneedingresults.Re-submitsshouldleavethecolorantmatchprovider/Factorywithinthreebusinessdays.Ifcolorisnotmatchtocolorstandard,deadlineforanswersistwodaysfromthedateofrequest.29ColorApprovalProcess–HardHomeColorMatchExpectation:Anacceptablecolormatchisdefinedasbeinglesserthanorequalto1.0DECMC(Totalcolordifference)numericallyandvisuallyasbeingequalto,orshowinganacceptabledifferenceinhue,chroma,orlightnesstotheJCPenneycolorstandard.

30ColorApprovalProcess–HardHome31ColorApprovalProcessSolidsubmitsYarndye&PrintingsubmitsNewcolorprocessforCurtainsHardhomesubmitsException-FSRR/Consult/TechnicalConsult32FSRR-FinalSubmitReviewRequirementWhentoissueFSRR:

Asdeadlineapproaches,supplierareresponsibleformeetingtheirapprovaldeadlines.HowtoissueFSRR:

Suppliermustsubmitasmanytimesasnecessarywithintimeframe.ThisisdonebysubmittingonelastsetoflabdipandindicatingFSRRonthesubmitform.FSRRarefirstpriority:withinoneb