ASTM D3938-18
(Guide)Standard Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel and Other Textile Products
Standard Guide for Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel and Other Textile Products
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This is a guide to help a manufacturer distributor, or importer establish a reasonable basis for care information.
4.1.1 The manufacturer, distributor, or importer should possess, prior to sale, reliable evidence that the product was not harmed when refurbished reasonably often according to the instructions. Additionally, they should possess reliable evidence that the product, or a fair sample of the product, would be harmed when refurbished by methods warned against on the label.
4.2 This guide is intended for general use by those who wish to evaluate whether apparel or other textile products will perform in an acceptable manner when refurbished according to particular care instructions.
4.3 Refurbished products are evaluated against previously selected product specifications to determine whether the products can be refurbished successfully by following the instructions on the care label or other care instructions.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide may be used to determine and confirm the appropriate care label instructions for apparel, piece goods, and other textile products excluding textile floor coverings and upholstery.
1.2 This guide encompasses the following care procedures: home laundering, professional textile care, and other alternative cleaning methods.
1.3 This guide includes provision for evaluating the complete textile product and the product components.
1.4 This guide covers the performance characteristics as a result of refurbishing that are important in determining the acceptability of a textile product.
1.5 This guide is appropriate for the evaluation of all garments and household textiles that are sold with care labels.
1.5.1 This guide may also be used in connection with the evaluation of similar materials that do not have a care label.
1.6 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D3938 −18
Standard Guide for
Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel
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and Other Textile Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3938; 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 D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
1.1 This guide may be used to determine and confirm the
D5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on
appropriatecarelabelinstructionsforapparel,piecegoods,and
Textile Products
other textile products excluding textile floor coverings and
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upholstery. 2.2 AATCC Methods:
Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile
1.2 This guide encompasses the following care procedures:
Chemists and Colorists
home laundering, professional textile care, and other alterna-
4
tive cleaning methods. 2.3 Other Standards:
Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation Rule. Care
1.3 This guide includes provision for evaluating the com-
Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece
plete textile product and the product components.
Goods. Effective July 3, 1972, most recent version (cited
1.4 This guide covers the performance characteristics as a
as 16 CFR 423)
result of refurbishing that are important in determining the
CAN/CGSB-86.1 The National Standard of Canada – Care
acceptability of a textile product. 5
Labelling of Textiles (most recent version)
1.5 This guide is appropriate for the evaluation of all
garments and household textiles that are sold with care labels. 3. Terminology
1.5.1 This guide may also be used in connection with the
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.61,Apparel, refer to
evaluation of similar materials that do not have a care label.
Terminology D3136.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: care
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
instructions, main components.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 For all other terms are related to textiles, refer to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Terminology D123.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.3 Definitions:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.3.1 Fordefinitionsofothertextiletermsusedinthisguide,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
refer to Terminology D123. For definitions of terms related to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
care instructions, refer to Terminology D3136.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This is a guide to help a manufacturer distributor, or
2. Referenced Documents
importer establish a reasonable basis for care information.
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.1 The manufacturer, distributor, or importer should
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
possess,priortosale,reliableevidencethattheproductwasnot
harmed when refurbished reasonably often according to the
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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, 2018. Published January 2018. Originally
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approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D3938 – 13. DOI: Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O.
10.1520/D3938-18. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. http://www.aatcc.org.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC 20580. http://www.ftc.gov.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services
the ASTM website. Canada, Publication Section, Hull (Quebec) K1A OS9.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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instructions. Additionally, they should possess reliable evi- 7.3 Change in Appearance:
dence that the product, or a fair sample of the product, would
7.3.1 Loss or cha
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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.
Designation: D3938 − 13 D3938 − 18
Standard Guide for
Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel
1
and Other Textile Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3938; 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
1.1 This guide may be used to determine and confirm the appropriate care label instructions for apparel, piece goods, and other
textile products excluding textile floor coverings and upholstery.
1.2 This guide encompasses the following care procedures: home laundering, professional textile care, and other alternative
cleaning methods.
1.3 This guide includes provision for evaluating the complete textile product and the product components.
1.4 This guide covers the performance characteristics as a result of refurbishing that are important in determining the
acceptability of a textile product.
1.5 This guide is appropriate for the evaluation of all garments and household textiles that are sold with care labels.
1.5.1 This guide may also be used in connection with the evaluation of similar materials that do not have a care label.
1.6 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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
D5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
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2.2 AATCC Methods:
Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
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Method 188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleach in Home Laundering
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2.3 Other Standards:
Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation Rule. Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods.
Effective July 3, 1972, As Amended January 2, 1984 most recent version (cited as 16 CFR 423)
The National Standard of Canada—Care Labeling of TextilesCAN/CGSB-86.1 (CAN/CSGB-86.1-M91)The National Standard
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of Canada – Care Labelling of Textiles (most recent version)
3. Terminology
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.61, Apparel, , refer to Terminology D3136.
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: care instructions, main components.
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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, 2013Jan. 1, 2018. Published January 2013January 2018. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20072013 as
D3938 – 07.D3938 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/D3938-13.10.1520/D3938-18.
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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 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. http://www.aatcc.org.
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Available from Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580. http://www.ftc.gov.
5
Available from Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services Canada, Publication Section, Hull (Quebec) K1A OS9.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2 For all other terms are related to textiles, refer to Terminology D123.
3.3 Definitions:
3.3.1 For definitions of other textile terms used in this guide, refer to Terminology D123. For definitions of terms related to care
instructions, refer to Terminology D3136.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This is a guide to help a manufacturer distributor, or importer
...
NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D3938 − 18
Standard Guide for
Determining or Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel
1
and Other Textile Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3938; 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 D3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,
Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products
1.1 This guide may be used to determine and confirm the
D5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on
appropriate care label instructions for apparel, piece goods, and
Textile Products
other textile products excluding textile floor coverings and
3
upholstery. 2.2 AATCC Methods:
Technical Manual of the American Association of Textile
1.2 This guide encompasses the following care procedures:
Chemists and Colorists
home laundering, professional textile care, and other alterna-
4
tive cleaning methods. 2.3 Other Standards:
Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation Rule. Care
1.3 This guide includes provision for evaluating the com-
Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece
plete textile product and the product components.
Goods. Effective July 3, 1972, most recent version (cited
1.4 This guide covers the performance characteristics as a
as 16 CFR 423)
result of refurbishing that are important in determining the
CAN/CGSB-86.1 The National Standard of Canada – Care
acceptability of a textile product. 5
Labelling of Textiles (most recent version)
1.5 This guide is appropriate for the evaluation of all
garments and household textiles that are sold with care labels.
3. Terminology
1.5.1 This guide may also be used in connection with the
3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.61, Apparel, refer to
evaluation of similar materials that do not have a care label.
Terminology D3136.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: care
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
instructions, main components.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 For all other terms are related to textiles, refer to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Terminology D123.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor- 3.3 Definitions:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.3.1 For definitions of other textile terms used in this guide,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
refer to Terminology D123. For definitions of terms related to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
care instructions, refer to Terminology D3136.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This is a guide to help a manufacturer distributor, or
2. Referenced Documents
importer establish a reasonable basis for care information.
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.1 The manufacturer, distributor, or importer should
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
possess, prior to sale, reliable evidence that the product was not
harmed when refurbished reasonably often according to the
1
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, 2018. Published January 2018. Originally
3
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D3938 – 13. DOI: Available from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O.
10.1520/D3938-18. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. http://www.aatcc.org.
2 4
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Washington, DC 20580. http://www.ftc.gov.
5
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services
the ASTM website. Canada, Publication Section, Hull (Quebec) K1A OS9.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1
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instructions. Additionally, they should possess reliable evi- 7.3 Change in Appearance:
dence that the product, or a fair sample of the product, would
7.3.1 Loss or change of color.
be harmed when refurbished by methods warned against on the
7.3.2 Staining or self-staining, that is tr
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