prEN ISO 3758

Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols (ISO/FDIS 3758:2023)

Textilien - Pflegekennzeichnungs-Code mit Symbolen (ISO/FDIS 3758:2023)

Dieses Dokument stellt ein System von grafischen Symbolen auf, die für die Kennzeichnung von textilen Artikeln und für die Bereitstellung von Informationen über die Maximalbehandlungen vorgesehen sind, ohne irreversible Schäden bei dem ausgezeichneten Artikel durch die Textilpflege hervorzurufen und legt die Anwendung dieser Symbole bei der Pflegekennzeichnung fest;
Dieses Dokument ist gilt für alle textilen Artikel, davon ausgenommen:
   nicht abnehmbare Bezüge von Polstermöbeln;
   nicht abnehmbare Bezüge von Matratzen;
   Teppiche und Vorleger, die eine professionelle Teppichreinigung erfordern.
Diese Produkte sind aufgrund spezifischer Reinigungsprozesse, die in diesem Dokument nicht festgelegt sind, ausgeschlossen.
Die in diesem Dokument beschriebenen grafischen Symbole sind dafür vorgesehen, dem Endanwender Informationen zur Pflege zur Verfügung zu stellen.
Die nachfolgenden Behandlungen im Haushalt sind enthalten: Waschen, Bleichen, Trocknen und Bügeln. Professionelle Textilpflege bei der Chemisch- und Nassreinigung, außer gewerblichem Waschen und professionelle Teppichreinigung, ist ebenfalls enthalten. Es ist jedoch allgemein bekannt, dass die durch die im Haushalt gebräuchlichen Symbole vermittelten Informationen auch für die professionelle Textilpflege hilfreich sind.
ANMERKUNG   Symbole für gewerbliche Waschverfahren können in ISO 30023 gefunden werden.

Textiles - Code d'étiquetage d'entretien au moyen de symboles (ISO/FDIS 3758:2023)

Tekstilije - Označevanje nege s simboli (ISO/FDIS 3758:2023)

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 02-Oct-2023
• ICS: 01.080.20 - Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment
• ICS: 59.080.01 - Textiles in general
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
• Current Stage: 5020 - Submission to Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 02-Feb-2023
• Completion Date: 02-Feb-2023
• Ref Project: kSIST FprEN ISO 3758:2023 - Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols (ISO/FDIS 3758:2023)

Relations

• Revises: EN ISO 3758:2012 - Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols (ISO 3758:2012)
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 3758:2022
01-februar-2022
Tekstilije - Označevanje nege s simboli (ISO/DIS 3758:2021)
Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols (ISO/DIS 3758:2021)
Textilien - Pflegekennzeichnungs-Code auf der Basis von Symbolen (ISO/DIS
3758:2021)

Textiles - Code d'étiquetage d'entretien au moyen de symboles (ISO/DIS 3758:2021)

Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 3758
ICS:
01.080.20 Grafični simboli za posebno Graphical symbols for use on
opremo specific equipment
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
oSIST prEN ISO 3758:2022 en

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ISO/DIS 3758
ISO/TC 38/SC 2 Secretariat: SAC
Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
2021-12-20 2022-03-14
Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols
Textiles — Code d'étiquetage d'entretien au moyen de symboles
ICS: 59.080.01
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Contents Page

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................iv

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................v

1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 Normative references ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 Terms and definitions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

4 Description and definition of symbols ......................................................................................................................................... 3

4.1 Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

4.1.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

4.1.2 Main symbols......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

4.1.3 Additional descriptives ................................................................................................................................................ 4

4.2 Washing ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

4.3 Bleaching ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.4 Drying ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

4.4.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

4.4.2 Tumble drying....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.4.3 Natural drying ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

4.5 Ironing and pressing ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

4.6 Professional textile care ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

5 Application and use of symbols .........................................................................................................................................................10

5.1 Application of symbols ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

5.2 Characteristics and test methods for the selection of appropriate symbols ............................... 10

5.3 Use of symbols ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Annex A (informative) Characteristics and available test methods for the correct selection

of care symbols ...................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Annex B (informative) Regional and national requirements in care labelling ...................................................16

Annex C (informative) Examples of additional wording..............................................................................................................17

Annex D (informative) Graphical symbols to be corrected ......................................................................................................18

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................22

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Foreword

ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards

bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out

through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical

committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International

organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.

ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of

electrotechnical standardization.

International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International

Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.

Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies

casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of

patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 3758 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38, Textiles, Subcommittee SC 2, Cleansing,

finishing and water resistance tests.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 3758:2012).
The following parts have changed:

Some exemptions have been introduced into the Scope (1). An explanatory note for “hand washing”

has been introduced in table 1 Symbols for washing processes. New symbol has been introduced for

ironing without steam in table 5 Symbols for ironing. New solvents were introduced in table 6 Symbols

for professional textile care – dry cleaning process. Graphical changes have been introduced in symbols

of hand by wash, do not wash (table 1), do not bleach (table 2) and do not iron (table 5) on order to

aligned them to the GINETEX ones. Two alternative examples of use of symbols have been introduced

in the paragraph 4.3. Annex D “Graphical symbols to be corrected” has been introduced to highlight the

difference between some symbols in this standard and in the ISO 7000.
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Introduction

The variety of fibres, materials and finishes used in the production of textile articles, together with

the development of cleansing and care procedures, makes it difficult and often impossible to decide

on the appropriate cleansing and care treatment for each article simply by inspecting it. To help those

who have to make such a decision (principally the consumer but also launderers and dry cleaners),

this code of graphic symbols was established, based on the GINETEX care labelling system, for use in

the permanent marking of textile articles with information on their care in use as an International

Standard in 1991. In certain countries GINETEX has the intellectual property right of the 5 main

symbols specified in this document.

In order to make this code “easily understandable and recognizable” for the consumer world-wide,

symbols have been limited as to types and numbers as far as practicable.

The first ,second and third editions of this document published in 1991 ,2005 and 2012 were a result

of a compromise between two requirements: being simple enough to be understood by users in all

countries, irrespective of the language they speak, yet providing as much information as possible to

prevent irreversible damage being caused during care treatments. This International Standard has

been made sufficiently flexible to accommodate the needs of practically all who wish to use it. This has

been achieved by providing a sufficiently large selection of care treatments, from which the user may

select the most suitable for any particular need.

The revision was necessary to reflect current cleansing practices including technical developments and

to introduce new alternative solvents for dry cleaning. Furthermore, modifications in the description of

care processes have been introduced in order to avoid hindering process development.

The international care label used in this document gives care instructions using a sequence of symbols

in the order of five main treatments: washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional textile care.

Annex A has been developed to give a description of characteristics and available test methods to

ensure the correct selection of care symbols.
Annex B deals with regional and national requirements in care labelling.

When deemed necessary, words may be used as well as the symbols. Examples are included in Annex C.

Annex D has been introduced to highlight the difference between some symbols in this standard and in

the ISO 7000.
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Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols
1 Scope
This document is applicable to all textile articles, except:
— non-removable covers of upholstered furniture;
— non-removable covers of mattresses;
— carpets and rugs which require professional carpet cleaning.

NOTE The mentioned products are excluded due to specific cleaning processes not specified in this

document.

The graphical symbols described in this document are intended to give care information to the end user.

This document

— establishes a system of graphic symbols, intended for use in the marking of textile articles, and for

providing information on the most severe treatments that do not cause irreversible damage to the

article during the textile care process, and
— specifies the use of these symbols in care labelling.

The following domestic treatments are covered: washing, bleaching, drying and ironing. Professional

textile care treatments in dry and wet cleaning, but excluding industrial laundering, are also covered.

However, it is recognized that information imparted by the domestic symbols will also be of assistance

to the professional cleaner and launderer.
NOTE Symbols for industrial laundering can be found in ISO 30023.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
textile articles

yarns, piece goods and made-up articles containing at least 80 % by mass textile material

3.2
washing
process designed to clean textile articles in an aqueous bath

Note 1 to entry: Washing includes all or some of the following operations in relevant combinations:

— soaking, pre-washing and main washing — carried out usually with heating, mechanical action and in the

presence of detergents or other products — and rinsing;

— water extraction, i.e. spinning or wringing performed during and/or at the end of the operations mentioned

above.
These operations may be carried out by machine or by hand.
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3.3
bleaching

process carried out in an aqueous medium before, during or after washing, requiring the use of an

oxidizing agent including either chlorine or oxygen/non-chlorine products, for the purpose of improving

soil and stain removal and/or improving whiteness
3.3.1
chlorine bleach
agent that releases hypochlorite ions in solution, e.g. sodium hypochlorite
3.3.2
oxygen/non-chlorine bleach

agent that releases a peroxygen species in solution, e.g. sodium percarbonate, hydrogen peroxide

Note 1 to entry: Oxygen bleach products encompass a wide range of different activated and non-activated

bleaching species which vary in their activity. A bleach activator is an agent that initiates bleaching to occur at

lower washing temperatures.
3.4
drying

process carried out on textile articles after washing to remove residual water (or moisture)

3.4.1
tumble drying

process carried out on textile articles after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of

removing residual water by treatment with hot air in a rotating drum
3.4.2
natural drying

process carried out on a textile article after washing, with the intention of removing residual water by

line drying, or drip drying, or flat drying and, if appropriate, combined with drying in the shade

3.4.2.1
line drying

process carried out on a textile article after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of

removing residual water by hanging on a line or hanger
3.4.2.2
flat drying

process carried out on a textile article after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of

removing residual water by lying horizontal
3.4.2.3
line drip drying

process carried out on a textile article after washing without hydro-extracting, with the intention of

removing residual water by hanging wet articles on a line or hanger
3.4.2.4
flat drip drying

process carried out on a textile article after washing without hydro-extracting, with the intention of

removing residual water by laying wet articles horizontal
3.5
ironing and pressing

process carried out on a textile article to restore its shape and appearance by means of an appropriate

appliance using heat, pressure and possibly steam
3.6
professional textile care

professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning, excluding industrial laundering and

professional carpet cleaning
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32.6.1
professional dry cleaning

process for cleaning textile articles by means of treatment in any solvent (excluding water) normally

used for dry cleaning by professionals

Note 1 to entry: This process consists of cleaning, rinsing, spinning and solvent extraction. It is followed by

appropriate restorative finishing procedures.
3.6.2
professional wet cleaning

process for cleaning textile articles in water carried out by professionals using special technology

(cleaning, rinsing and spinning), detergents, and additives to minimize adverse effects

Note 1 to entry: Professional wet cleaning is followed by appropriate restorative finishing procedures.

4 Description and definition of symbols
4.1 Symbols
4.1.1 General
Five main symbols and some additional descriptives are provided.

The graphical symbols in this document are based on registered trademark graphical symbols of

GINETEX (see Introduction). These graphical symbols are registered in ISO 7000, however with

differences for certain graphical symbols. In case of graphical differences between those of this

document and ISO 7000, the graphical symbols of this document shall be applied (see Annex D).

4.1.2 Main symbols
4.1.2.1 Washing
For the washing processes, a washtub as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 — Washing, general (ISO 7000 – 3085)
4.1.2.2 Bleaching
For the bleaching processes, a triangle as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Bleaching by any agents
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4.1.2.3 Drying
For the drying processes, a square as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
4.1.2.4 Ironing and pressing
For the ironing and pressing processes, a hand-iron shape as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 — Ironing, general (ISO 7000 – 3081)
4.1.2.5 Professional textile care

For the professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning processes, a circle as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5
4.1.3 Additional descriptives
4.1.3.1 Mild treatment

A bar under the symbol means that the treatment should be milder than indicated by the same symbol

without a bar, e.g.
— for washing or dry cleaning, reduced agitation;
— for dry cleaning, reduced temperature.
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Figure 6
4.1.3.2 Very mild treatment

A double bar under the symbol describes a very mild process, e.g. much reduced agitation.

Figure 7
4.1.3.3 Temperature of treatment

The temperature in connection with the symbol in 3.1.2.1 is given as a figure representing degrees

Celsius (30, 40, 50, 60, 70 or 95) without the designation “°C”.

Dots are used to define the temperature of the treatment with the symbols for drying (3.1.2.3) and

ironing and pressing (3.1.2.4). The definitions of the number of dots in each case are given in Tables 3

and 5 for symbols.
Figure 8
4.1.3.4 Treatment not permitted

The St. Andrew's cross superimposed on any of the five main symbols means that the treatment

represented by that symbol shall not be permitted.
Figure 9
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4.2 Washing

The washtub symbolizes the domestic washing treatment (by hand or machine) (see Figure 1). It is

used to convey information regarding the maximum washing temperature and the maximum washing

process severity, as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 — Symbols for washing processes
Symbol Washing process Registration No.
— maximum washing temperature 95 °C
ISO 7000 – 3097
— normal process
— maximum washing temperature 70 °C
ISO 7000 – 3096
— normal process
— maximum washing temperature 60 °C
ISO 7000 – 3094
— normal process
— maximum washing temperature 60 °C
ISO 7000 – 3095
— mild process
— maximum washing temperature 50 °C
ISO 7000 – 3092
— normal process
— maximum washing temperature 50 °C
ISO 7000 – 3093
— mild process
— maximum washing temperature 40 °C
ISO 7000 – 3089
— normal process
— maximum washing temperature 40 °C
ISO 7000 – 3090
— mild process
— maximum washing temperature 40 °C
ISO 7000 – 3091
— very mild process
— maximum washing temperature 30 °C
ISO 7000 – 3086
— normal process
— maximum washing temperature 30 °C
ISO 7000 – 3087
— mild process
— maximum washing temperature 30 °C
ISO 7000 – 3088
— very mild process
— wash by hand
ISO 7000 – 3125
— maximum temperature 40 °C
— do not wash ISO 7000 – 3123

"Wash by hand" is a manual process and may be simulated by a washing machine process.

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4.3 Bleaching
The triangle symbolizes the bleaching process (see Figure 2 and Table 2).
Table 2 — Symbols for bleaching
Symbol Bleaching process Registration No.
— any bleaching agent allowed ISO 7000 – 3098
— only oxygen/non-chlorine bleach allowed ISO 7000 – 3099
— do not bleach ISO 7000 – 3124
4.4 Drying
4.4.1 General

The square symbolizes the drying after domestic washing process (see Figure 3 and Tables 3 and 4).

4.4.2 Tumble drying

The circle in a square symbolizes tumble drying after a washing process, with the maximum

temperature setting being indicated by the use of one or two dots placed within the symbol, as shown

in Table 3.
Table 3 — Symbols for tumble drying
Symbol Tumble drying process Registration No.
— tumble drying possible
ISO 7000 – 3108
— normal temperature; exhaust temperature
max. 80 °C
— tumble drying possible
ISO 7000 – 3107
— low temperature; exhaust temperature
max. 60 °C
— do not tumble dry ISO 7000 – 3109
4.4.3 Natural drying

The line(s) inside a square symbolize(s) natural drying after a washing process (see Table 4).

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Table 4 — Symbols for natural drying process
Natural drying process Natural drying process in the shade
Description Description
Symbol Symbol
Registration No. Registration No.
— line drying — line drying in the shade
ISO 7000 – 3103 ISO 7000 – 3104
— line drip drying — line drip drying in the shade
ISO 7000 – 3105 ISO 7000 – 3106
— flat drying — flat drying in the shade
ISO 7000 – 3080 ISO 7000 – 3100
— flat drip drying — flat drip drying in the shade
ISO 7000 – 3101 ISO 7000 – 3102
4.5 Ironing and pressing

The iron symbolizes the domestic ironing and pressing process, with or without steam (see Figure 4),

maximum temperature levels being indicated by one, two or three dots placed within the symbol as

shown in Table 5.
Table 5 — Symbols for ironing
Symbol Ironing process Registration No.
— iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of
ISO 7000 – 3112
210 °C
— iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of
ISO 7000 – 3111
160 °C
— iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of
120 °C
ISO 7000 – 3110
— iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of
120 °C without steam
— steam ironing may cause irreversible
damage
— do not iron ISO 7000 – 3113
4.6 Professional textile care

The circle (see Figure 5) symbolizes the dry cleaning and wet cleaning process for textile articles

(excluding genuine leather and furs) carried out by professionals. It provides information relative to

different cleaning processes described in Table 6.
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Table 6 — Symbols for professional textile care
Textile care process
Symbol Dry cleaning process Registration No.
— professional dry cleaning in tetrachloroethene
and in dibutoxymethane (boiling point of
182,5 °C, flash point of 62 °C) and all solvents
f ISO 7000 – 3117
listed for the symbol F
— normal process
— professional dry cleaning in tetrachloroethene
and in dibutoxymethane (boiling point of
182,5 °C, flash point of 62 °C) and all solvents
ISO 7000 – 3118
listed for the symbol F
— mild process
— professional dry cleaning in hydrocarbons
(distillation temperature between 150 °C and
210 °C, flash point between 38 °C and 70 °C)
ISO 7000 – 3115
and decamethylpentacyclosiloxane (boiling
point of 210 °C, flash point of 77 °C)
— normal process
— professional dry cleaning in hydrocarbons
(distillation temperature between 150 °C and
210 °C, flash point between 38 °C and 70 °C)
ISO 7000 – 3116
and decamethylpentacyclosiloxane (boiling
point of 210 °C, flash point of 77 °C)
— mild process
— do not dry clean ISO 7000 – 3114
Textile care process
Symbol Wet cleaning process Registration No.
— professional wet cleaning
ISO 7000 – 3119
— normal process
— professional wet cleaning
ISO 7000 – 3120
— mild process
— professional wet cleaning
ISO 7000 – 3121
— very mild process
— do not professional wet clean ISO 7000 – 3122
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5 Application and use of symbols
5.1 Application of symbols

The symbols defined in Clause 3 shall, when possible, be placed either directly on the article (i.e.

marked) or directly on the label.

Labels shall be made of suitable material with resistance to the care treatment indicated on the label at

least equal to that of the article on which they are placed.

Symbols shall be large enough to be easy to read and remain readable throughout the lifetime of the

article.

When possible, labels shall be permanently affixed to the textile material, in such a way that they can

be easily located and read by the consumer and that no part of the symbols is hidden. Where this is not

possible, it is sufficient to indicate the care instructions on the packaging only.

5.2 Characteristics and test methods for the selection of appropriate symbols

The relevant characteristics and the respective test procedures are laid down in Annex A (informative).

5.3 Use of symbols

The symbols shall appear in the order washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional textile care.

If more than one drying symbol and/or more than one professional textile care symbol are needed, they

shall appear

— either in the order washing, bleaching, tumble drying, natural drying, ironing, professional dry

cleaning and professional wet cleaning (see an example in Figure 10);

— or the second drying or/and professional care symbol placed directly under the first one of this kind

(see an example in Figure 11).

The five main symbols (3.1.2) should be used, but if any of these five main symbols is absent, then any

care treatment covered by that symbol may be used.

The treatments represented by the symbols apply to the whole of the textile article, unless otherwise

specified. See also Annex B.
Figure 10 — Example of the use of symbols in one line
Figure 11 — Example of the use of symbols in two lines
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Annex A
(informative)
Characteristics and available test methods for the correct
selection of care symbols
A.1 General
A.1.1 Characteristics

Characteristics are important for the usability of textile articles which may be influenced in a negative

way by care treatments.

It is recommended that information on the performance of textile articles and their components with

respect to cleaning treatments be obtained before selecting care labels.
A.1.2 Test methods
A.1.2.1 Laboratory methods

These are test methods using laboratory devices which simulate procedures in practice.

A.1.2.2 Machine (full-scale) methods

These are test methods applying standardized procedures similar to those used in practice.

A.1.2.3 Sensory assessm
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