176. Nature of stamping required.- (1) In marking the length of the piece-goods the words "yards" or "yds" "metres" shall accompany the numerals, and in the case of cut-lengths or pieces of the kind other than that described in clause (b) of rule 173, the number of pieces shall be marked as well as the yards or metres on the front or outer face fold of the cut-piece, the figures being presented in a way to show clearly what they are intended to mean. (2) The length shall be in standard yards or fractions of such yards or standard metres or fractions of a metre and shall represent the actual length of the goods, and not the length before shrinkage or dryage, resulting from processes such as dyeing, or from atmospheric changes which can reasonably be foreseen. Marking in inches or centimetres may be permitted on cloths of small dimensions and delicate make in accordance with the custom of the trade. (3) The marking shall be such that it is not likely to be removal except by washing the fabric or in the case of goods that are not ordinarily washed, it shall be of such a nature that it is not likely to be obliterated in the ordinary course of handling before the goods reach the purchaser. (4) The marking shall be conspicuous and in a different colour from that of the fabric, upon the fabric itself, and not upon a removable label or ticket. The marking shall not be upon an inner fold which cannot readily be seen, nor upon a wholly detached piece, but it may be upon piece that is partly detached without being entirely severed. In the case of sarongs which are required to be stamped, the stamping may be made on the selvage in the inner fold instead of one the uppermost fold of the cloth. Marks which are stitched on the fabric and are easily removable by cutting shall not be permitted. |