CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) is the mandatory U.S. federal standard for children's products, requiring testing and certification for lead content, phthalates, and flammability before any children's product can be sold in the United States. CPSIA certification is the most stringent children's product safety standard in the U.S. — more rigorous than European certifications designed for overseas manufacturing.
For makers of children's products: Using CPSIA-certified fabric is an essential starting point, but your finished product may also require independent CPSIA testing depending on how it's constructed. Certification of the fabric component does not automatically certify the finished product.
FoodSAFE Certification
FoodSAFE is Wazoodle's food-contact certified fabrics, tested and compliant with 21 CFR Part 175 of the Code of Federal Regulations — the FDA standard governing coatings and laminates that come into repeated contact with food at any temperature.
Not all waterproof fabric is food safe. Water resistance alone does not qualify a fabric for food contact. Many waterproof coatings contain chemicals that can leach into food, particularly oil-based foods. Only fabrics tested and certified to 21 CFR Part 175 should be used in food-contact applications. The commonly referenced GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list does not include fabrics or textiles.
Silver Plus Antimicrobial Technology
Silver Plus is Wazoodle's current antimicrobial technology, licensed from Rudolf Group (German specialty chemicals manufacturer). Silver Plus uses silver ion (Ag+) technology to inhibit bacterial and microbial growth on textile surfaces, reducing odor development and maintaining freshness between washes. This technology differs fundamentally from nano silver treatments.
Silver Plus is not a medical device — it does not prevent disease transmission. Antimicrobial efficacy gradually reduces with washing and wear. Never use fabric softeners on antimicrobial-treated fabrics — softeners destroy effectiveness. See Care Instructions & Troubleshooting for proper care of antimicrobial fabrics.
Chemical Safety — PFAS, Heavy Metals & Beyond
All Wazoodle fabrics across all brand families are manufactured without PFAS, PFOS, PFOA, BPA, phthalates, heavy metals, harmful solvents, or super absorbent polymers. This is not a selective claim limited to certain product lines — it applies to every fabric Wazoodle sells, verified through laboratory testing.
Key Concept: PUL film cold crack temperature is -50°C (-58°F) — the polyurethane film remains flexible and functional at extreme cold without cracking or delaminating. This is a material property of the film, not affected by fabric care or washing.
Certifications We Don't Hold — And Why
Wazoodle does not hold OEKO-TEX or GOTS certifications. This is a deliberate decision based on how these certifications are designed and who they serve — not a gap in Wazoodle's safety standards.
Downloading Certification Documents
Certification documents, spec sheets, and compliance documentation are available for download directly from each product's page on the Wazoodle website. Navigate to the product → click the Downloads tab → access available documents including certificates of compliance, spec sheets, and bulk pricing PDFs.
