ASTM D3136-13
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
Standard Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
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1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling that is related to refurbishing and labeling for apparel, textile, home furnishing, and leather products other than upholstered furniture and floor coverings.
1.2 This terminology provides a uniform language for the disclosure of care instructions on labels that are to be attached to apparel, textile, home furnishing, and leather products according to the Federal Trade Commission’s regulation 16 CFR, Part 423 (See 2.2).
1.3 These terms, definitions and descriptions employ common meanings for the care instructions required to be on textile products sold in the U.S.
1.4 This terminology is unique to the care of textile and leather products as the meanings are often expressed in phrases for care processes related to home-type washers, dryers, drying techniques and those for professional care.
1.5 For definitions of other textile terms, see Terminology D123.
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StandardTerminology Relating to
Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and
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Leather Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3136; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Wearing Apparel, and Certain Piece Goods
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1.1 Thisstandardisacompilationofterminologydeveloped 2.3 AATCC Standard:
by Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling that is related to AATCC Technical Manual, Monograph M6 Standardization
refurbishing and labeling for apparel, textile, home furnishing, of Home Laundry Test Conditions, Current Edition
and leather products other than upholstered furniture and floor
coverings.
3. Terminology
1.2 This terminology provides a uniform language for the 3.1 Definitions:
disclosure of care instructions on labels that are to be attached
bleach, n—in care of textiles, a product for brightening and
to apparel, textile, home furnishing, and leather products
aiding the removal of soils and stains from textile materials
according to the Federal Trade Commission’s regulation 16
by oxidation that is inclusive of both chlorine and non-
CFR, Part 423 (See 2.2).
chlorine products.
1.3 These terms, definitions and descriptions employ com-
care instructions, n—in textiles, a series of directions that
monmeaningsforthecareinstructionsrequiredtobeontextile
describes practices which should refurbish a product without
products sold in the U.S.
adverse effects and warn against any part of the directions
1.4 This terminology is unique to the care of textile and which one could reasonably be expected to use that may
leather products as the meanings are often expressed in phrases
harm the item.
for care processes related to home-type washers, dryers, drying
care label, n—in textiles, a label or other affixed instructions
techniques and those for professional care.
that report how a product should be refurbished.
1.5 For definitions of other textile terms, see Terminology
DISCUSSION—The Federal Trade Commission, in Rule 16 CFR 423,
D123.
requires care instructions on most apparel and certain other textile
items. In relation to these products, the FTC definition states: “Care
2. Referenced Documents
Label means a permanent label or tag, containing regular care infor-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
will not become separated from the product and will remain legible
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
during the useful life of the product.”
D5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on
care procedure, n—in textiles, one or more refurbishing
Textile Products
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methods to which products may be subjected for soil and
2.2 Other Standard:
stain removal and aesthetic improvement such as appearance
16 CFR, Part 423, As Amended Effective September 1,
restoration or hand.
2000 Federal Trade Commission Amendment to Trade
DISCUSSION—The process employs appropriate equipment, materials
Regulation Rule Concerning Care Labeling of Textile
and processes, and may include but need not be limited to the
following: water or drycleaning solvent, detergent or soap, foam,
absorption (powder) type compounds, bleach, agitation, drying, press-
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Textiles and is
ing or ironing.
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally
chlorine bleach, n—a bleach that releases the hypochlorite ion
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approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3136 – 04(2008) .
in solution, for example, sodium hypochlorite.
DOI: 10.1520/D3136-13.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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cleaning agent, n—a chemical compound or formulation of permanent care label, n—as applied to textile products,acare
several compounds which loosens, disperses, dissolves, or label that remains legible and attached to
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Standard Terminology Relating to
Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and
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Leather Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3136; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Minor editorial corrections were made in October 2008.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard is a compilation of all terminology developed by Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling and that is related to
refurbishing and labeling for apparel, textile, home furnishing, and leather products other than upholstered furniture and floor
coverings.
1.2 This terminology provides a uniform language for the disclosure of care instructions on labels that are to be attached to
apparel, textile, home furnishing, and leather products.products according to the Federal Trade Commission’s regulation 16 CFR,
Part 423 (See 2.2).
1.3 In the United States, apparel care labels must be attached permanently except when exempted by Federal Trade Commission
regulation (see section 2.2).
1.3 These terms, definitions and descriptions employ common meanings used not only by textile technologists but also by
consumers.for the care instructions required to be on textile products sold in the U.S.
1.5 These instructions may apply to some accessory products.
1.6 The standardized terminology should be used on the label in a logical refurbishing sequence (wash, bleach, dry, iron,
dryclean, wetclean), in order to disclose maximum information in a small label space and to help the consumer understand
recommended practices.
1.7 Preliminary instructions may be necessary for proper care of certain products (see Table 1, Preliminary Instructions).
1.8 The wording on a care label should be brief. Manufacturers are encouraged to place more detailed explanations in or on
package covers, or in some temporary form of communication such as a sticker or hangtag. The terms used should be consistent
with those used on care labels.
1.9 The word “only” in any care label term limits that portion of the procedure to the stated instruction.
1.10 A care instruction for a product is applicable to all components of the product including nonremovable linings, trim, and
other details. Any exceptions should be a part of the labeled instruction. An intentionally removable component, such as a zip-out
liner, is expected to be separately labeled when it must be cared for differently from the garment itself, or when there could be
serious doubt about what procedure to use (see Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation Rule).
1.11 Laundering temperatures are maximum and vary widely in national and international practice (see Table 2). Consumers
may obtain water temperatures in their washing machines which are frequently below and sometimes higher than the stated
maximum temperature. The actual water temperature obtained when using the washing machine settings of hot, warm, and cold
vary in North America by region, season, water heater settings (including solar), and regulations governing factory-set mixes. In
general, North American washing machines do not have internal heaters.
1.4 This terminology is unique to the care of textile and leather products. Meanings of the same terms outside the industry can
be found in other compilations or dictionaries of general usage.products as the meanings are often expressed in phrases for care
processes related to home-type washers, dryers, drying techniques and those for professional care.
1.13 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminology D3136 is also useful for managing the subcommittee’s
terminology.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.
Current edition approved July 1, 2008July 1, 2013. Published October 2008August 2013. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20042008 as
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D3136 – 04.D3136 – 04(2008) . DOI: 10.1520/D3136-04R08E01.10.1520/D3136-13.
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TABLE 1 Label Terms and Detailed Instructions
Label Term Detailed Instructions
Preliminary Instructions
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