ASTM D3136-14
(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
SCOPE
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 2.3).
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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Designation: D3136 − 14
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.
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1. Scope 2.3 Federal Document:
16 CFR, Part 423 Federal Trade Commission Amendment
1.1 Thisstandardisacompilationofterminologydeveloped
to Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Care Labeling of
by Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling that is related to
Textile Wearing Apparel, and Certain Piece Goods, cur-
refurbishing and labeling for apparel, textile, home furnishing,
rent amendment published
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 2.3).
chlorine products.
1.3 These terms, definitions and descriptions employ com-
monmeaningsforthecareinstructionsrequiredtobeontextile
care instructions, n—in textiles, a series of directions that
products sold in the U.S.
describes practices which should refurbish a product without
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
techniques and those for professional care.
care label, n—in textiles, a label or other affixed instructions
1.5 For definitions of other textile terms, see Terminology
that report how a product should be refurbished.
D123. DISCUSSION—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
2. Referenced Documents
Label means a permanent label or tag, containing regular care infor-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
mation and instructions, that is attached or affixed in some manner that
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
will not become separated from the product and will remain legible
during the useful life of the product.”
D5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on
Textile Products
care procedure, n—in textiles, one or more refurbishing
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2.2 AATCC Standard:
methods to which products may be subjected for soil and
AATCC Technical Manual, Monograph M6 Standardization
stain removal and aesthetic improvement such as appearance
of Home Laundry Test Conditions, current edition
restoration or hand.
DISCUSSION—The process employs appropriate equipment, materials
and processes, and may include but need not be limited to the
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Textiles and is
following: water or drycleaning solvent, detergent or soap, foam,
the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.
absorption (powder) type compounds, bleach, agitation, drying, press-
Current edition approved May 15, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally
ing or ironing.
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approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D3136 – 13 . DOI:
10.1520/D3136-14.
chlorine bleach, n—a bleach that releases the hypochlorite ion
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in solution, for example, sodium hypochlorite.
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
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(AATCC), One Davis Dr., P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709- AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
2215, www.aatcc.org. 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, www.gpo.gov
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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 a
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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—Editorial updates were made in September 2013.
1. Scope
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 2.3).
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
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2.2 AATCC Standard:
AATCC Technical Manual, Monograph M6 Standardization of Home Laundry Test Conditions, current edition
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2.3 Federal Document:
16 CFR, Part 423 Federal Trade Commission Amendment to Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Care Labeling of Textile
Wearing Apparel, and Certain Piece Goods, current amendment published
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
bleach, n—in care of textiles, a product for brightening and aiding the removal of soils and stains from textile materials by
oxidation that is inclusive of both chlorine and non-chlorine products.
care instructions, n—in textiles, a series of directions that describes practices which should refurbish a product without adverse
effects and warn against any part of the directions which one could reasonably be expected to use that may harm the item.
care label, n—in textiles, a label or other affixed instructions that report how a product should be refurbished.
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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, 2013May 15, 2014. Published August 2013June 2014. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
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D3136 – 04D3136 – 13(2008) . DOI: 10.1520/D3136-13E01.10.1520/D3136-14.
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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 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), One Davis Dr., P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215,
www.aatcc.org.
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Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, www.gpo.gov
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.”
care procedure, n—in textiles, one or more refurbishing methods to which products may be subjected for soil and stain removal
and aesthetic improvement such as appearance restoration or hand.
DISCUSSION—
The process employs appropriate equipment, materials and processes, and may include but need not be limited to the following: water or drycleaning
solvent, detergent
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