S.I. No. 323/1947 - Cloth, Clothing and Knitting Wool (Maximum Prices) Order, 1947. Skip to content Disclaimer Feedback Helpdesk Gaeilge Léim go dtí an t-ábhar Séanadh Aiseolas Deasc chabhrach English
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(5)1 Piece goods whether wholly or partly woven, knitted, netted or crocheted which are made wholly or mainly of any textile other than jute, hemp, sisal or asbestos, but excluding tinsel, velvet, trimming lace, bias binding millinery veiling and ribbons not exceeding 18 inches in width and in pieces not exceeding 18 yards in length. 17½% 25% — PART II.—MEN'S AND BOYS' WEARING APPAREL. 2 Apron, with or without bib, warehouse-men's, shop assistants' and professional overall coat, artist's smock, painter's coat or jacket, or like garment (excluding bib and brace overall). 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)3 Bathing costume, trunks or drawers 15% 25% — 4 Bib and brace overall 15% 25% — 5 Blazer (boys') 15% 25% £2 2s. 0d. 6 Cap (excluding boys') 15% 25% — 7 Cap (boys') 15% 25% — 8 Cape of proofed material 15% 25% — 9 Cardigan, jumper, bed-jacket, pullover, sweater, jersey or like garment (excluding boys'). 15% 25% £2 2s. 0d. 10 Cardigan, jumper, bed-jacket, pullover, sweater or like garment (excluding jersey) (boys'). 15% 25% — 11 Cassock, academic gown or like garment 15% 25% — 12 Coat, jacket, shooting jacket, golf jacket, sleeved waistcoat, blazer, jerkin or like garment (excluding boys'). 15% 25% £6 6s. 0d. SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)13 Coat, jacket, shooting jacket, golf jacket, jerkin or like garment (excluding blazer) (boys'). 15% 25% — 14 Collar, cuffs, shirt front, cuffs with sleeves. 15% 25% — 15 Combinations 15% 25% — 16 Dressing gown or like garment 15% 25% — 17 Dungaree, boiler suit or like garment (excluding bib and brace overall). 15% 25% — 18 Gymnasium tunic 15% 25% — 19 Handkerchief 15% 25% — 20 Jersey (boys') 15% 25% — 21 Jersey suit (boys') 15% 25% — 22 Knickers (boys') 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)23 Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (excluding boys'). 15% 25% — 24 Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 000-2 15% 25% — 24a Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 3-
- 15% 25% — 24b Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 10-
- 15% 25% — 25 Pull-ups of proofed material 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)26 Pyjama suit 15% 25% — 27 Raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material (excluding boys'). 15% 25% — 28 Boys' raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material. Length, 22"-38". 15% 25% — 28a Boys' raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof or like garment of proofed material. Lengths, 38"-42". 15% 25% — 29 Scarf or sash 15% 25% — 30 Shirt, tennis shirt with two collars or night shirt. 15% 25% £1 15s. 0d. 31 Boys' shirt, tennis shirt, shirt with two collars or night shirt. 15% 25% — 32 Shorts, knickers or like garment 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)33 Socks, ankle socks, knee protector or warmer or bed socks. 15% 25% — 34 Stockings or ¾ hose 15% 25% — 35 Stockings (boys') 15% 25% — 36 Suit (two or three-piece) (excluding boys' and youths'). 15% 25% — 37 Boys' suit, sizes 000-2 15% 25% — 37a Boys' suit, sizes 3 to 9 15% 25% — 38 Youth's suit, sizes 10 to 13 15% 25% — 39 Trousers, breeches, jodhpurs, slacks, or like garment. 15% 25% — 40 Underpants, trunks, drawers or like garment (excluding boys'). 15% 25% — 41 Underpants, trunks, drawers, or like garment (boys'). 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)42 Undervest, singlet, or like garment (excluding boys'). 15% 25% — 43 Undervest, singlet or like garment (boys'). 15% 25% — 44 Waistcoat (sleeveless) 15% 25% — PART III.—WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' WEARING APPAREL. 45 Apron, with or without bib, pinarette, artists' smock or like garment. 15% 25% — 46 Armlet 15% 25% — 47 Bathing costume 15% 25% — 48 Beach skirt 15% 25% — 49 Bed Jacket 15% 25% — 50 Bib and Brace 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)51 Blazer (excluding girls') 15% 25% — 52 Blazer (girls') 15% 25% — 53 Blouse, Blousette, gymnasium blouse or like garment (excluding girls'). 15% 25% £2 2s. 0d. 54 Blouse, blousette, gymnasium blouse or like garment (girls'). 15% 25% — 55 Bolero, short jacket, coatee or like garment. 15% 25% £5 5s Od. 56 Camiknickers 15% 25% — 57 Camisole 15% 25% — 58 Cape of any proofed material 15% 25% — 59 Cap (maids') 15% 25% — 60 Cardigan, pullover, jumper, sweater, jersey, lumber jacket, or like garment (excluding girls'). 15% 25% £5 5s. Od. SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)61 Cardigan, pullover, jumper, sweater, jersey, lumber jacket, or like garment (girls'). 15% 25% — 62 Coat (short length), including swagger and jigger, jacket, tunic, sleeved waistcoat or like garment. 15% 25% £5 5s. 0d. 63 Coat (warehouse, shop or professional overall coat or like garment). 15% 25% — 64 Combinations 15% 25% — 65 Corset, Corselette, Brassiere and like garment. 15% 25% £2 10s. 0d. 66 Costume (jacket and skirt) not made of knitted fabric or wholly or mainly knitted, netted or crocheted. 15% 25% £15 15s. 0d. 67 Dress, frock, gown, jumper suit, or like garment. 15% 25% £5 5s. 0d. SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)68 Dressing gown, housecoat, dressing jacket, wrap or like garment. 15% 25% £3 3s. 0d. 69 Gymnasium tunic 15% 25% — 70 Handkerchief 15% 25% — 71 Kilt 15% 25% — 72 Knickers, French knickers, trunks, Briefs, panties and like garment. 15% 25% £1 5s. 0d. 73 Knickers (hiking) 15% 25% — 74 Lingerie set 15% 25% £3 3s. 0d. 75 Nightdress, chemise or like garment (excluding girls'). 15% 25% £2 2s. 0d. 76 Nightdress, chemise or like garment (girls'). 15% 25% — 77 Overall, smock or like garment 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)78 Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (excluding girls'). 15% 25% £15 15s. 0d. 79 Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length, 16" to 22". 15% 25% — 79a Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length, 24" to 36". 15% 25% — 79b Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length, 39" to 42". 15% 25% — 80 Petticoat, slip or like garment 15% 25% — 81 Pull-ups of any proofed material 15% 25% — 82 Pyjama suit 15% 25% £2 2s. 0d. SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)83 Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (excluding girls'). 15% 25% — 84 Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (girls'). Length, 22" to 36". 15% 25% — 84a Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (girls'). Length, 38" to 42". 15% 25% — 85 Scarf or sash 15% 25% — 86 Shawl 15% 25% — 87 Shirt, shirt with collar permanently attached, shorts with top, tennis shirt or like garment. 15% 25% £2 2s. 0d. 88 Shorts 15% 25% — 89 Skirt, divided skirt, skirt on bodice or like garment. 15% 25% £3 3s. 0d. SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)90 Slacks, trousers, breeches, jodhpurs, or like garment. 15% 25% £3 3s. 0d. 91 Slip 15% 25% £2 2s. 0d. 92 Socks, ankle socks or bed socks 15% 25% — 93 Stockings (full length) 15% 25% — 94 Stockings ¾ hose 15% 25% — 95 Undervest or like garment (excluding girls'). 15% 25% — 96 Undervest or like garment (girls') 15% 25% — 97 Veil, confirmation veil or like garment 15% 25% — PART IV—WEARING APPAREL FOR INFANTS 98 Barra 15% 25% — 99 Bib, feeder or apron 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)100 Binder, wrapper or body-belt 15% 25% — 101 Blazer, jacket or like garment 15% 25% — 102 Bodice or vest 15% 25% — 103 Bonnet, cap or hat 15% 25% — 104 Breechettes 15% 25% — 105 Buster Suit 15% 25% — 106 Cape or cloak of any proofed material 15% 25% — 107 Cardigan, jersey, jumper, blouse, blousette, short cape, matinée jacket or coat, or like garment. 15% 25% — 108 Christening robe 15% 25% — 109 Coat, hat and pull-ups (three-piece) 15% 25% £5 5s. 0d. 110 Combinations 15% 25% — 111 Dress, frock, gown or like garment 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)112 Dressing gown, baby bag, one-piece shelter suit or like garment. 15% 25% — 113 Frock and knicker set 15% 25% — 114 Gaiters or pull-ups 15% 25% — 115 Handkerchief 15% 25% — 116 Kilt on bodice 15% 25% — 117 Knickers for outer wear, pilch or pilch knickers, knickers, trunks or like garment. 15% 25% — 118 Leggings with feet 15% 25% — 119 Napkin 15% 25% — 120 Overall (cords at ankle and waist) 15% 25% — 121 Overall, pinafore, sun suit, romper or romper suit or like garment. 15% 25% — 122 Overcoat, raincoat, mackintosh cape or like garment. 15% 25% — SCHEDULE—continued Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)123 Pantettes 15% 25% — 124 Petticoat 15% 25% — 125 Pram set (3-piece) 15% 25% — 126 Pyjama suit, sleeping suit, nightdress, or like garment. 15% 25% — 127 Scarf or sash 15% 25% — 128 Shawl 15% 25% — 129 Skirt, skirt on bodice or straps 15% 25% — 130 Socks, ankle socks or knitted bootees 15% 25% — 131 Stockings or ¾-hose 15% 25% — 132 Suit (Jersey) 15% 25% — PART V.—OTHER ARTICLES. Ref. No. Description of Article Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article Retail Price above which Articles 7,
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(5)133 Blankets 15% 25% — 134 Sheets, Pillow Cases and Towels 15% 25% — 135 Knitting Wool Not on Mending Cards. 15% 23% — 136 Knitting Wool On Mending Cards. 22% 45% — GIVEN under my Official Seal this 2nd day of October, 1947. (Signed) SEÁN F. LEMASS, Minister for Industry and Commerce. Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais