On Tuesday evening, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, published a description of what clothing and bedding can be sold under Alert Level 4.
The regulations went into effect immediately.
This is that list verbatim from the Government Gazette of 12 May 2020:
The following categories of clothing and footwear and bedding are permissible for sale by retailers during Alert Level 4 in terms of Part E of Table 1 of the Regulations:
3.1. All baby and toddler clothing and footwear
3.2. All children’s wear including:
3.2.1. outerwear
3.2.2. underwear
3.2.3. sleepwear
3.2.4. school wear and school shoes
3.2.5. footwear
3.2.6. socks
3.2.7. related accessories
3.3. All maternity wear
3.4. All adult sleepwear and gowns
3.5. All adult underwear
3.6. The following adult footwear categories
3.6.1. boots
3.6.2. slippers
3.6.3. closed-toe heels
3.6.4. closed-toe flat shoes
3.6.5. sneakers and trainers
3.6.6. smart closed-toe shoes
3.6.7. casual closed-toe shoes
3.7. The following adult outerwear categories
3.7.1. active wear, including gym, running and other exercise apparel
3.7.2. knitwear
3.7.3. jackets and coats
3.7.4. dresses
3.7.5. long sleeved tops
3.7.6. long sleeved t-shirts
3.7.7. denim jeans and denim jackets
3.7.8. pants
3.7.9. skirts
3.7.10. short sleeved knit tops, where promoted and displayed as worn under cardigans and knitwear
3.7.11. short sleeved t-shirts, where promoted and displayed as under garments for warmth
3.7.12. leggings
3.7.13. crop bottoms worn with boots and leggings
3.7.14. shirts, either short- or long-sleeved, where displayed and promoted to be worn under jackets coats and/or knitwear
3.7.15. golf shirts
3.7.16. one-pieces such as bodysuits.
3.8. The following adult accessories:
3.8.1. shawls and scarves
3.8.2. beanies
3.8.3. gloves
3.8.4. socks
3.8.5. belts
3.8.6. headwear
3.8.7. gym and exercise apparel accessories
3.8.8. hair accessories.
3.9 The following bedding categories
3.9.1 baby bedding and blankets
3.9.2 duvets
3.9.3 duvet inners
3.9.4 blankets
3.9.5 comforters
3.9.6 quilts
3.9.7 mattress protectors
3.9.8 pillows
3.9.9 throws
3.9.10 sheets and pillow cases
3.9.11 electric blankets.
