About this translation
This is the English translation of appendix TOL-2026-10-21 of 21 October 2026. In the event of any discrepancy, the French version (gether.studio/cgv/tolerances) prevails.
Purpose
This appendix forms part of Gether's general terms and conditions of sale (business customers and associations, article 1.2). It sets the variances allowed between the products delivered and their conformity reference. A quote may provide for stricter tolerances; they then take precedence over this appendix.
1. Reference in the event of disagreement
In this order: the approved pre-production sample, then the approved specifications (measurement chart, technical sheet), then the approved proof, then the quote. Visuals, mock-ups and on-screen renderings are not contractual.
2. What the proof approves
The proof approves the graphic content, the dimensioned position and size of the decorations, the technique, the product and the named colours. It does not approve hidden defects, product safety, the actual colour as it appears on screen, or washing behaviour (Terms, article 3.3).
3. Tolerances
- Quantities: a variance of plus or minus 5 % on the quantities produced per line (3 % for orders of more than 1,000 pieces), invoiced according to the quantity actually delivered; no swapping between sizes.
- Measurements: plus or minus 3 % on garment dimensions compared with the approved measurement chart or, for a catalogue product, the manufacturer's size guide.
- Decoration: plus or minus 1 cm on position and 5 % on the dimensions of the decoration.
- Colours: no commitment to an exact match with a screen or a paper colour chart. Shade variances between sample and production, between two batches, or depending on the material and the printing or embroidery technique are allowed if they remain within the same named shade.
- Composition: a tolerance of 3 % compared with the fibre percentages stated on the label (Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, article 20). Any fibre substitution requires the Customer's written consent.
4. Classification of defects
- Critical: a defect affecting safety or regulatory compliance (for example a drawstring on a children's garment, a small detachable part). No critical defect is allowed.
- Major: a defect that reduces the usability of the product or is visible from one metre.
- Minor: any other defect.
5. Inspection of a batch
Sampling inspection follows the method of standard ISO 2859-1, level II: AQL 0 for critical defects, 2.5 for major defects, 4.0 for minor defects. A batch of fewer than 50 pieces is inspected 100 %. An accepted batch does not prevent a claim on a defective piece under the conditions of article 9 of the Terms.