ASTM D5489-14
(Guide)Standard Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
Standard Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide provides symbols and a system for their use by which care instructions for textile products can be conveyed in a simple, space-saving, and easily understood pictorial format that is not language dependent. See also ADJD5489
4.2 Care symbols are an important means for identifying the appropriate care procedure for home laundering, commercial laundering, professional textile care, and coin-operated drycleaning, of textile products.
4.3 Care labeling using symbols can be used by the purchaser to select textiles on the basis of the care method required without knowledge of the language.
4.4 In countries in which a word-based care labeling system is required, the care symbol system may be used as a supplemental system.
4.5 The word-based instructions for each symbol in this guide are harmonious with Terminology D123, and D3136, the United States Federal Trade Commission Care Labeling Rule, 16 CFR 423 and industry practice (see Figs. 1 and 2).Note 1—This figure illustrates the symbols to use for laundering and drycleaning instructions. As a minimum, laundering instructions shall include, in order, four symbols: washing, bleaching, drying, and ironing; and, professional textile care instructions shall include one symbol. Additional symbols or words may be used to clarify the instructions.
FIG. 1 Commercial and Home Laundering and Professional Textile Care Symbols
FIG. 2 Guide to Order of ASTM Care Symbols
4.6 The care label symbol system is based on five basic care symbols representing five operations: washing, bleaching, drying, ironing, and professional textile care.
4.7 One color is used for all care symbols in this care labeling system.Note 1—While this symbol system uses one color, it is harmonious with tri-color systems such as the Canadian system because the instructions are clear whether printed in one or three colors.
4.8 This guide does not specify the type of label material or fabric to use. However, appropriateness for co...
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides a uniform system of symbols for the disclosure of care instructions on textile products such as apparel, piece goods, and household and institutional articles, hereinafter referred to as “textile,” or “textile product.”
1.2 This guide provides a comprehensive system of symbols to represent care instructions reducing language-dependent care instructions.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D5489 − 14
Standard Guide for
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Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5489; 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 2.4 Other Standards:
Federal Trade CommissionAmendment to Trade Regulation
1.1 Thisguideprovidesauniformsystemofsymbolsforthe
Rule Concerning Care Labeling of Textile Wearing
disclosure of care instructions on textile products such as
Apparel, and Certain Piece Goods, Federal Register,Vol
apparel, piece goods, and household and institutional articles,
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48, No. 99, May 20, 1983 (cited as 16 CFR 423).
hereinafter referred to as “textile,” or “textile product.”
The National Standard of Canada —Care Labelling of Tex-
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1.2 Thisguideprovidesacomprehensivesystemofsymbols
tiles (CAN/CGSB-86.1-M91)
to represent care instructions reducing language-dependent
care instructions.
3. Terminology
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 3.1 Definitions— For definitions of terms related to care
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
labeling, refer to Terminology D3136. For definitions of other
only. textile terms used in this guide, refer to Terminology D123.
3.1.1 care instructions, n—in textiles, a series of directions
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
that describe practices which should refurbish a product
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
without adverse effects, and that warn against any part of the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
directions which one could reasonably be expected to use that
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
may harm the item. D3136
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.2 care label, n—in textiles, a label or other affixed
2. Referenced Documents instruction set that reports how a product should be refur-
bished.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The Federal Trade Commission, in
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Rule 16 CFR 423, requires care instructions on most apparel
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
and certain other textile items. In relation to these products, the
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
FTC definition states: “Care Label means a permanent label or
D3938 Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instruc-
tag,containingregularcareinformationandinstructions,thatis
tions for Apparel and Other Textile Products
attached or affixed in some manner that will not become
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2.2 ASTM Adjunct:
separated from the product and will remain legible during the
Care Symbol Chart
useful life of the product.” D3136
2.3 AATCC Standard:
3.1.3 care symbol, n—a pictorial symbol that gives direc-
A Glossary of AATCC Standard Terminology, Current
tions for refurbishing a consumer textile product.
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Edition
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide provides symbols and a system for their use
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and by which care instructions for textile products can be conveyed
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.
in a simple, space-saving, and easily understood pictorial
Current edition approved May 15, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally
format that is not language dependent. See also ADJD5489
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approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D5489 – 07(2013) .
DOI: 10.1520/D5489-14.
4.2 Care symbols are an important means for identifying the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
appropriate care procedure for home laundering, commercial
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, North Capital and H Streets,
ADJD5489. Original adjunct produced in 1994. NW, Washington, DC 20401.
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Annual AATCC Technical Manual, available from theAmericanAssociation of Available from CGSB, Sales Unit, Ottawa, Canada. (819) 956-0425 or (819)
TextileChemistsandColorists,P.O.Box12215,ResearchTrianglePark,NC27709. 956-0426.
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laundering, professional textile care, and coin-operated 4.7 One color is used for all care symbols in this care
drycleaning, of texti
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: D5489 − 07 (Reapproved 2013) D5489 − 14
Standard Guide for
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Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5489; 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—Editorial changes were made in January 2013.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides a uniform system of symbols for the disclosure of care instructions on textile products such as apparel,
piece goods, and household and institutional articles, hereinafter referred to as “textile,” or “textile product.”
1.2 This guide provides a comprehensive system of symbols to represent care instructions reducing language-dependent care
instructions.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
D3938 Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel and Other Textile Products
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2.2 ASTM Adjunct:
Care Symbol Chart
2.3 AATCC Standard:
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A A Glossary of AATCC Standard Terminology, Current Edition
2.4 Other Standards:
Federal Trade Commission Amendment to Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel, and
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Certain Piece Goods, Federal Register, Vol 48, No. 99, May 20, 1983 (cited as 16 CFR 423).
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The National Standard of Canada —Care Labelling of Textiles (CAN/CGSB-86.1-M91)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions— For definitions of terms related to care labeling, refer to Terminology D3136. For definitions of other textile
terms used in this guide, refer to Terminology D123.
3.1.1 care instructions, n—in textiles, a series of directions that describe practices which should refurbish a product without
adverse effects, and that warn against any part of the directions which one could reasonably be expected to use that may harm the
item. D3136
3.1.2 care label, n—in textiles, a label or other affixed instruction set that reports how a product should be refurbished.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013May 15, 2014. Published January 2013June 2014. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20072013 as
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D5489 – 07.D5489 – 07(2013) . DOI: 10.1520/D5489-07R13E01.10.1520/D5489-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJD5489. Original adjunct produced in 1994.
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Annual AATCC Technical Manual, available from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office, North Capital and H Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20401.
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Available from CGSB, Sales Unit, Ottawa, Canada. (819) 956-0425 or (819) 956-0426.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
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The Federal Trade Commission, in Rule 16 CFR 423, requires care instructions on most apparel and certain other textile items.
In relation to these products, the FTC definition states: “Care Label means a permanent label or tag, containing regular care
information and instructions, that is attached or affixed in some manner that will not become separated from the product and will
remain legible during the useful life of the product.” D3136
3.1.3 care symbol, n—a pictorial symbol that gives directions for refurbishing a consumer textile product.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide provides symbols and
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