SIST ISO 3758:2012
(Main)Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols (ISO 3758:2012)
Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols (ISO 3758:2012)
ISO 3758:2012 establishes a system of graphic symbols, intended for use in the marking of textile articles, and for providing information on the most severe treatment that does 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.
ISO 3758:2012 applies to all textile articles in the form in which they are supplied to the end user.
Textiles - Code d'étiquetage d'entretien au moyen de symboles (ISO 3758:2012)
L'ISO 3758:2012 �tablit un syst�me de symboles graphiques destin�s au marquage des articles textiles, en donnant des informations sur le traitement le plus s�v�re possible sans d�t�rioration irr�versible de l'article pendant l'entretien du textile et pr�cise l'utilisation de ces symboles dans l'�tiquetage d'entretien.
Les traitements m�nagers suivants sont pris en consid�ration: lavage, blanchiment, s�chage et repassage. Les traitements d'entretien des textiles par des professionnels, par nettoyage � sec ou nettoyage � l'eau, sont �galement couverts, � l'exclusion de la blanchisserie industrielle. Toutefois, il est admis que les informations fournies par les symboles domestiques seront �galement utiles aux professionnels de la teinturerie et de la blanchisserie.
L'ISO 3758:2012 s'applique � tous les articles textiles tels qu'ils sont livr�s aux consommateurs.
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Textiles — Care labelling code using
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Contents Page
Foreword . iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Terms and definitions . 1
3 Description and definition of symbols . 3
3.1 Symbols . 3
3.2 Washing . 5
3.3 Bleaching . 7
3.4 Drying . 7
3.5 Ironing and pressing . 8
3.6 Professional textile care . 9
4 Application and use of symbols . 10
4.1 Application of symbols . 10
4.2 Characteristics and test methods for the selection of appropriate symbols . 10
4.3 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 . 20
Bibliography . 21
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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 third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 3758:2005), of which definition 2.4.2 natural
drying was revised. Symbols for natural drying processes were added in the new Table 4 and Annex C of the
2005 edition was deleted. Subclause 4.3 Use of symbols was revised as in this edition. The symbols for
bleaching in Table 2 have been technically revised and one symbol concerning bleaching has been changed.
In Table 6, Symbols for professional textile care, a symbol for “do not professional wet clean” was added in
this edition. Some editorial changes have also been made.
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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 International Standard.
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 and second editions of this International Standard published in 1991 and 2005 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, new
bleach systems, and the alternative to conventional dry cleaning using aqueous systems. 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 International Standard 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.
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Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols
1 Scope
This International Standard
establishes a system of graphic symbols, intended for use in the marking of textile articles, and for
providing information on the most severe treatment that does 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.
This International Standard applies to all textile articles in the form in which they are supplied to the end user.
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1
textile articles
yarns, piece goods and made-up articles containing at least 80 % by mass textile material
2.2
washing
process designed to clean textile articles in an aqueous bath
NOTE 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.
2.3
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
2.3.1
chlorine bleach
agent that releases hypochlorite ions in solution, e.g. sodium hypochlorite
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2.3.2
oxygen/non-chlorine bleach
agent that releases a peroxygen species in solution
NOTE 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.
2.4
drying
process carried out on textile articles after washing to remove residual water (or moisture)
2.4.1
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
2.4.2
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
2.4.2.1
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
2.4.2.2
flat drying
process carried out on a textile article after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of removing
residual water by lying horizontal
2.4.2.3
drip line 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
2.4.2.4
drip flat 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
2.5
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
2.6
professional textile care
professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning, excluding industrial laundering
2.6.1
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 This process consists of cleaning, rinsing and spinning. It is followed by appropriate drying and restorative
finishing procedures.
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2.6.2
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 Professional wet cleaning is followed by appropriate drying and restorative finishing procedures.
3 Description and definition of symbols
3.1 Symbols
3.1.1 General
Five main symbols and some additional descriptives are provided.
3.1.2 Main symbols
3.1.2.1 Washing
For the washing processes, a washtub as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 — Washing, general (Application of ISO 7000 – 3085)
3.1.2.2 Bleaching
For the bleaching processes, a triangle as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Bleaching by any agents (Application of ISO 7000 – 3098)
3.1.2.3 Drying
For the drying processes, a square as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
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3.1.2.4 Ironing and pressing
For the ironing and pressing processes, a hand-iron shape as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 — Ironing, general (Application of ISO 7000 – 3081)
3.1.2.5 Professional textile care
For the professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning processes, a circle as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5
3.1.3 Additional descriptives
3.1.3.1 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. reduced agitation.
Figure 6
3.1.3.2 Very mild treatment
A double bar under the symbol describes a very mild process, e.g. much reduced agitation.
Figure 7
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3.1.3.3 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.
In addition, dots may be used with the washing symbol (3.1.2.1) together with the washing temperatures, in
degrees Celsius (°C), to give national information about the temperatures, see Clause B.4.
, , or more, up to 4
Figure 8
3.1.3.4 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
3.2 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.
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Table 1 — Symbols for washing processes
Symbol Washing process Registration No.
maximum washing temperature 95 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3097
normal process
maximum washing temperature 70 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3096
normal process
maximum washing temperature 60 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3094
normal process
maximum washing temperature 60 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3095
mild process
maximum washing temperature 50 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3092
normal process
maximum washing temperature 50 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3093
mild process
maximum washing temperature 40 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3089
normal process
maximum washing temperature 40 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3090
mild process
maximum washing temperature 40 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3091
very mild process
maximum washing temperature 30 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3086
normal process
maximum washing temperature 30 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3087
mild process
maximum washing temperature 30 °C
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3088
very mild process
wash by hand
Application of
ISO 7000 – 3125
maximum temperature 40 °C
Application of
do not wash
ISO 7000 – 3123
NOTE In some countries, dots are used in addition to temperature Celsius (see Annex B).
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3.3 Bleaching
The triangle symbolizes the bleaching process (see Figure 2 and Table 2).
Table 2 — Symbols for bleaching
Symbol Bleaching process Registration No.
Application of
any bleaching agent allowed
ISO 7000 – 3098
Application of
only oxygen/non-chlorine bleach allowed
ISO 7000 – 3099
Application of
do not bleach
ISO 7000 – 3124
3.4 Drying
3.4.1 General
The square symbolizes the drying process (see Figure 3 and Tables 3 and 4).
3.4.2 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
Application of
normal temperature; exhaust temperature
ISO 7000 – 3108
max. 80 °C
tumble drying possible
Application of
low temperature; exhaust temperature max.
ISO 7000 – 3107
60 °C
Application of
do not tumble dry
ISO 7000 – 3109
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3.4.3 Natural drying
The line(s) inside a square symbolize(s) natural drying after a washing process (see Table 4).
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
Application of ISO 7000 – 3103 Application of ISO 7000 – 3104
drip line drying drip line drying in the shade
Application of ISO 7000 – 3105 Application of ISO 7000 – 3106
flat drying flat drying in the shade
Application of ISO 7000 – 3080 Application of ISO 7000 – 3100
drip flat drying drip flat drying in the shade
Application of ISO 7000 – 3101 Application of ISO 7000 – 3102
3.5 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 Application of
ISO 7000 – 3112
200 °C
iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of Application of
ISO 7000 – 3111
150 °C
iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of
Application of
110 °C without steam
ISO 7000 – 3110
steam ironing may cause irreversible damage
Application of
do not iron
ISO 7000 – 3113
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3.6 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
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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos . iv
Introduction . v
1 Domaine d'application . 1
2 Termes et définitions . 1
3 Description et définition des symboles . 3
3.1 Symboles . 3
3.2 Lavage . 5
3.3 Blanchiment . 7
3.4 Séchage . 7
3.5 Repassage et pressage. 8
3.6 Nettoyage par un professionnel . 9
4 Application et emploi des symboles . 10
4.1 Application des symboles . 10
4.2 Caractéristiques et méthodes d’essai pour le choix des symboles appropriés. 10
4.3 Emploi des symboles . 10
Annexe A (informative) Caractéristiques et méthodes d'essai pour choisir correctement les
symboles d'entretien . 11
Annexe B (informative) Pratiques nationales et régionales d’étiquetage d’entretien . 16
Annexe C (informative) Exemples de mentions complémentaires . 20
Bibliographie . 21
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Avant-propos
L'ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale d'organismes nationaux de
normalisation (comités membres de l'ISO). L'élaboration des Normes internationales est en général confiée
aux comités techniques de l'ISO. Chaque comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du
comité technique créé à cet effet. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non
gouvernementales, en liaison avec l'ISO participent également aux travaux. L'ISO collabore étroitement avec
la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI) en ce qui concerne la normalisation électrotechnique.
Les Normes internationales sont rédigées conformément aux règles données dans les Directives ISO/CEI,
Partie 2.
La tâche principale des comités techniques est d'élaborer les Normes internationales. Les projets de Normes
internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis aux comités membres pour vote. Leur
publication comme Normes internationales requiert l'approbation de 75 % au moins des comités membres
votants.
L'attention est appelée sur le fait que certains des éléments du présent document peuvent faire l'objet de
droits de propriété intellectuelle ou de droits analogues. L'ISO ne saurait être tenue pour responsable de ne
pas avoir identifié de tels droits de propriété et averti de leur existence.
L'ISO 3758 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 38, Textiles, sous-comité SC 2, Méthodes
d'entretien, de finition et de résistance à l'eau.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition (ISO 3758:2005), dont le terme 2.4.2 séchage
naturel a été révisé. De nouveaux symboles relatifs aux procédés de séchage naturel ont été ajoutés au
Tableau 4 et l’Annexe C de l’édition de 2005 a été supprimée. Le paragraphe 4.3 Emploi des symboles a
été révisé comme dans la présente édition. Les symboles de blanchiment donnés dans le Tableau 2 ont été
révisés sur le plan technique. Un symbole pour le blanchiment a été modifié. Dans le Tableau 6 Symboles
pour le nettoyage par un professionnel, un nouveau symbole («Ne pas procéder à un nettoyage à l’eau
professionnel») a été ajouté dans la présente édition. Quelques modifications rédactionnelles ont été
effectuées.
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Introduction
La diversité des fibres, des matières et des traitements de finition utilisés dans la production des articles
textiles de même que l'évolution des procédés de nettoyage et d'entretien rendent difficile et souvent
impossible le choix du traitement de nettoyage et d'entretien approprié à chaque article par un simple examen
de l'article concerné. En vue d'aider ceux qui ont à effectuer ce choix (principalement le consommateur, mais
aussi les blanchisseurs et les teinturiers), ce code de symboles graphiques a été établi sur la base du
système d’étiquetage d’entretien GINETEX pour être utilisé sur le marquage permanent des articles textiles
avec les informations concernant l'entretien qui font l’objet d’une Norme internationale depuis 1991. Dans
certains pays, GINETEX possède les droits de propriété intellectuelle concernant cinq principaux symboles
spécifiés dans la présente Norme internationale.
Pour que ce code soit facile à comprendre et à reconnaître pour les consommateurs du monde entier, le type
et le nombre de symboles ont été limités, dans la mesure du possible.
Les première et deuxième éditions de la présente Norme internationale, publiées en 1991 et 2005, étaient le
résultat d’un compromis entre deux exigences: d’une part être suffisamment simple pour être comprise par les
utilisateurs de tous les pays, quelle que soit leur langue, et d’autre part fournir une information aussi complète
que possible pour prévenir tout dommage irréversible causé pendant les traitements d’entretien. La présente
Norme internationale a été conçue de façon suffisamment souple pour convenir aux besoins de pratiquement
toutes les personnes qui voudraient en faire usage. Ce but a été atteint par un choix suffisamment vaste des
traitements d'entretien parmi lesquels l'utilisateur peut choisir celui qui convient le mieux pour chaque besoin
spécifique.
Cette révision s'est avérée nécessaire pour refléter les procédés de nettoyage actuels, compte tenu des
évolutions techniques, des nouveaux systèmes de blanchiment et de la solution des systèmes aqueux pour
remplacer le nettoyage à sec traditionnel. De plus, la description des procédés d'entretien a été modifiée pour
lever les obstacles éventuellement rencontrés lors de la mise au point du processus.
L’étiquetage d'entretien international utilisé dans la présente Norme internationale donne des instructions
d'entretien utilisant une séquence de symboles dans l'ordre des cinq principaux traitements: lavage,
blanchiment, séchage, repassage et nettoyage par un professionnel.
L'Annexe A a été élaborée pour donner une description des caractéristiques et des méthodes d'essai
disponibles pour permettre de choisir correctement les symboles d'entretien.
L'Annexe B traite des exigences régionales et nationales en matière d’étiquetage d’entretien.
Si cela est jugé nécessaire, des mentions complémentaires peuvent être ajoutées aux symboles. Des
exemples figurent dans l'Annexe C.
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Textiles — Code d'étiquetage d'entretien au moyen de
symboles
1 Domaine d'application
La présente Norme internationale établit un système de symboles graphiques destinés au marquage des
articles textiles, en donnant des informations sur le traitement le plus sévère possible sans détérioration
irréversible de l'article pendant l'entretien du textile et précise l'utilisation de ces symboles dans l'étiquetage
d'entretien.
Les traitements ménagers suivants sont pris en considération: lavage, blanchiment, séchage et repassage.
Les traitements d'entretien des textiles par des professionnels, par nettoyage à sec ou nettoyage à l'eau sont
également couverts, à l'exclusion de la blanchisserie industrielle. Toutefois, il est admis que les informations
fournies par les symboles domestiques seront également utiles aux professionnels de la teinturerie et de la
blanchisserie.
NOTE Les symboles pour le blanchissage industriel font l’objet de l’ISO 30023.
La présente Norme internationale s'applique à tous les articles textiles tels qu'ils sont livrés aux
consommateurs.
2 Termes et définitions
Pour les besoins du présent document, les termes et définitions suivants s'appliquent.
2.1
articles textiles
fils, métrages et articles confectionnés contenant au moins 80 % en masse de matières textiles
2.2
lavage
opération destinée à nettoyer les articles dans un bain aqueux
NOTE Le lavage comprend tout ou partie des opérations suivantes, selon les combinaisons pertinentes:
trempage, prélavage et lavage principal, effectués habituellement à chaud, avec action mécanique et en présence de
détergents ou d'autres produits, et rinçage;
extraction de l'eau, c'est-à-dire essorage ou tordage, effectuée au cours et/ou à la fin des opérations précédentes.
Ces opérations peuvent être effectuées à la machine ou à la main.
2.3
blanchiment
opération effectuée dans un bain aqueux avant, pendant ou après l'opération de lavage, nécessitant l'emploi
d'un agent oxydant, incluant du chlore ou des produits oxygénés/non chlorés, destinée à éliminer les
salissures et les taches et/ou à augmenter la blancheur
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2.3.1
agent de blanchiment chloré
agent qui dégage des ions hypochlorite en solution, par exemple l'hypochlorite de sodium
2.3.2
agent de blanchiment oxygéné/non chloré
agent qui dégage des peroxydes en solution
NOTE Les produits de blanchiment oxygénés recouvrent une large gamme de produits de blanchiment différents,
activés et non activés, dont l'activité est variable. Un activateur de blanchiment est un agent permettant au blanchiment de
se produire à de plus faibles températures de lavage.
2.4
séchage
opération effectuée sur des articles textiles après lavage, afin d'éliminer l'eau (ou l'humidité) résiduelle
2.4.1
séchage en tambour
opération effectuée sur des articles textiles après lavage et extraction de l’eau, en vue d’éliminer l'eau
résiduelle au moyen d'air chaud dans un tambour en rotation
2.4.2
séchage naturel
opération effectuée sur un article textile après lavage et destinée à éliminer l'eau résiduelle par séchage sur
fil, séchage par égouttage ou séchage à plat, éventuellement combiné avec un séchage à l'ombre
2.4.2.1
séchage sur fil
opération effectuée sur un article textile après lavage et extraction de l’eau, en vue d’éliminer l’eau résiduelle
par suspension de l’article sur un fil ou un cintre
2.4.2.2
séchage à plat
opération effectuée sur un article textile après lavage et extraction de l’eau, en vue d’éliminer l’eau résiduelle,
l’article étant étalé à l’horizontale
2.4.2.3
séchage sur fil par égouttage
opération effectuée sur un article textile après lavage sans extraction de l’eau, en vue d’éliminer l’eau
résiduelle, l’article mouillé étant étendu sur un fil ou un cintre
2.4.2.4
séchage à plat par égouttage
opération effectuée sur un article textile après lavage sans extraction de l’eau, en vue d’éliminer l’eau
résiduelle, l’article mouillé étant étalé à l’horizontale
2.5
repassage et pressage
opération effectuée sur un article textile pour lui redonner sa forme et son aspect, au moyen d'un appareil
approprié utilisant la chaleur, la pression et éventuellement la vapeur
2.6
nettoyage par un professionnel
nettoyage à sec ou à l'eau effectué par un professionnel, à l'exclusion du blanchissage industriel
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2.6.1
nettoyage à sec professionnel
opération normalement effectuée par des professionnels et destinée à nettoyer les articles textiles à sec au
moyen de solvants (à l'exclusion de tout traitement à l'eau)
NOTE L’opération comprend le nettoyage, le rinçage et l’essorage, puis un séchage et des traitements de finition
appropriés.
2.6.2
nettoyage à l'eau professionnel
opération effectuée par des professionnels et destinée à nettoyer les articles textiles à l'eau en utilisant une
technologie spécifique (nettoyage, rinçage et essorage), des détergents et des additifs particuliers pour
réduire au minimum les incidences négatives
NOTE Le lavage est suivi d’un séchage et de traitements de finition appropriés.
3 Description et définition des symboles
3.1 Symboles
3.1.1 Généralités
Cinq symboles de base et quelques descriptifs graphiques complémentaires sont fournis.
3.1.2 Symboles de base
3.1.2.1 Lavage
Un cuvier pour le lavage, comme indiqué à la Figure 1.
Figure 1 — Lavage, général (Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3085)
3.1.2.2 Blanchiment
Un triangle pour le blanchiment, comme indiqué à la Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Blanchiment par tout agent (Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3098)
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3.1.2.3 Séchage
Un carré pour le séchage, comme indiqué à la Figure 3.
Figure 3
3.1.2.4 Repassage et pressage
Un fer à repasser pour le repassage et le pressage, comme indiqué à la Figure 4.
Figure 4 — Repassage, général (Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3081)
3.1.2.5 Nettoyage par un professionnel
Un cercle pour le nettoyage à sec ou à l'eau effectués par un professionnel, comme indiqué à la Figure 5.
Figure 5
3.1.3 Descriptifs graphiques complémentaires
3.1.3.1 Traitement modéré
La barre sous le symbole signifie qu'il convient que le traitement soit modéré en comparaison du traitement
indiqué par le même symbole sans barre, par exemple une agitation réduite.
Figure 6
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3.1.3.2 Traitement très modéré
Une double barre sous le symbole indique un traitement très modéré, par exemple une agitation très réduite.
Figure 7
3.1.3.3 Température de traitement
La température correspondant au symbole de 3.1.2.1 est donnée par un chiffre en degrés Celsius (30, 40, 50,
60, 70 ou 95) sans la désignation «°C».
Les points servent à définir le niveau de température du traitement, associé aux symboles de séchage
(3.1.2.3) et de repassage et pressage (3.1.2.4). Les Tableaux 3 et 5 fournissent les définitions correspondant
au nombre de points pour chaque cas.
En complément, des points peuvent être utilisés avec le symbole de lavage (3.1.2.1), en même temps que les
températures de lavage en degrés Celsius (°C), pour donner une information nationale sur les températures
(voir B.4).
, , ou plus, jusqu’à 4
Figure 8
3.1.3.4 Traitement interdit
La croix de Saint-André placée sur l'un des cinq symboles de base indique que le traitement représenté par
ce symbole ne doit pas être appliqué.
Figure 9
3.2 Lavage
Le cuvier symbolise le traitement de lavage ménager (à la main ou à la machine) (voir Figure 1). Il est utilisé
pour donner des informations concernant la température maximale de lavage ainsi que la sévérité maximale
du procédé de lavage, comme indiqué dans le Tableau 1.
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Tableau 1 — Symboles pour les procédés de lavage
Symbole Procédé de lavage N° d'enregistrement
température maximale de lavage de 95 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3097
traitement normal
température maximale de lavage de 70 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3096
traitement normal
température maximale de lavage de 60 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3094
traitement normal
température maximale de lavage de 60 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3095
traitement modéré
température maximale de lavage de 50 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3092
traitement normal
température maximale de lavage de 50 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3093
traitement modéré
température maximale de lavage de 40 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3089
traitement normal
température maximale de lavage de 40 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3090
traitement modéré
température maximale de lavage de 40 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3091
traitement très modéré
température maximale de lavage de 30 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3086
traitement normal
température maximale de lavage de 30 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3087
traitement modéré
température maximale de lavage de 30 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3088
traitement très modéré
lavage à la main
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3125
température maximale de 40 °C
Application de
ne pas laver
l'ISO 7000 – 3123
NOTE Dans certains pays, des points sont utilisés en complément de l’indication de température en degrés Celsius
(voir Annexe B).
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3.3 Blanchiment
Le triangle symbolise le traitement de blanchiment (voir Figure 2 et Tableau 2).
Tableau 2 — Symboles pour le blanchiment
Symbole Procédé de blanchiment N° d'enregistrement
Application de
tout agent de blanchiment autorisé
l'ISO 7000 – 3098
uniquement agent de blanchiment Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3099
oxygéné/non chloré
Application de
blanchiment exclu
l'ISO 7000 – 3124
3.4 Séchage
3.4.1 Généralités
Le carré symbolise le séchage (voir Figure 3 et Tableaux 3 et 4).
3.4.2 Séchage en sèche-linge à tambour rotatif
Le cercle inscrit dans un carré symbolise le séchage en sèche-linge à tambour rotatif après lavage, le réglage
maximal de la température étant indiqué par un ou deux points placés à l'intérieur du symbole, comme
indiqué dans le Tableau 3.
Tableau 3 — Symboles pour le séchage en sèche-linge à tambour rotatif
Procédé de séchage en sèche-linge à tambour
Symbole N° d'enregistrement
rotatif
séchage en sèche-linge à tambour rotatif
possible
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3108
température normale; température maximale de
l’air évacué du tambour 80 °C
séchage en sèche-linge à tambour rotatif
possible
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3107
basse température; température maximale de
l’air évacué du tambour 60 °C
Application de
ne pas sécher en sèche-linge à tambour rotatif
l'ISO 7000 – 3109
3.4.3 Séchage naturel
Le(s) trait(s) inscrit(s) dans un carré symbolise(nt) le séchage naturel après lavage (voir Tableau 4).
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Tableau 4 — Symboles pour le séchage naturel
Procédé de séchage naturel Procédé de séchage naturel à l’ombre
Description Description
Symbole Symbole
N° d'enregistrement N° d'enregistrement
séchage sur fil séchage sur fil à l’ombre
Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3103 Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3104
séchage sur fil par égouttage à
séchage sur fil par égouttage
l’ombre
Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3105
Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3106
séchage à plat séchage à plat à l’ombre
Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3080 Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3100
séchage à plat par égouttage à
séchage à plat par égouttage
l’ombre
Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3101
Application de l'ISO 7000 – 3102
3.5 Repassage et pressage
Le fer à repasser symbolise le repassage et le pressage ménager, avec ou sans vapeur (voir Figure 4), les
niveaux de température maximale étant représentés par un, deux ou trois points placés à l'intérieur du
symbole, comme indiqué dans le Tableau 5.
Tableau 5 — Symboles pour le repassage
Symbole Procédé de repassage N° d'enregistrement
repassage à une température maximale de la Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3112
semelle du fer à repasser de 200 °C
repassage à une température maximale de la Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3111
semelle du fer à repasser de 150 °C
repassage à une température maximale de la
semelle du fer à repasser de 110 °C
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3110
le traitement à la vapeur peut provoquer des
dommages irréversibles
Application de
ne pas repasser
l'ISO 7000 – 3113
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3.6 Nettoyage par un professionnel
Le cercle (voir Figure 5) symbolise le nettoyage à sec ou à l'eau des articles textiles (à l'exclusion des articles
en cuir et en fourrure) par des professionnels. Il donne des indications correspondant à différents traitements
de nettoyage, comme indiqué dans le Tableau 6.
Tableau 6 — Symboles pour le nettoyage par un professionnel
Procédé d’entretien des textiles
Symbole Procédé de nettoyage à sec N° d'enregistrement
nettoyage à sec par un professionnel au
tétrachloroéthylène et à tous les solvants
Application de
énumérés en face du symbole F
l'ISO 7000 – 3117
traitement normal
nettoyage à sec par un professionnel au
tétrachloroéthylène et à tous les solvants
Application de
énumérés en face du symbole F
l'ISO 7000 – 3118
traitement modéré
nettoyage à sec par un professionnel aux
hydrocarbures (température de distillation entre
Application de
150 °C et 210 °C, point d'éclair entre 38 °C et
l'ISO 7000 – 3115
70 °C)
traitement normal
nettoyage à sec par un professionnel aux
hydrocarbures (température de distillation entre
Application de
150 °C et 210 °C, point d'éclair entre 38 °C et
l'ISO 7000 – 3116
70 °C)
traitement modéré
Application de
ne pas nettoyer à sec
l'ISO 7000 – 3114
Procédé d’entretien des textiles
Symbole Procédé de nettoyage à l’eau N° d'enregistrement
nettoyage à l'eau professionnel
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3119
traitement normal
nettoyage à l'eau professionnel
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3120
traitement modéré
nettoyage à l'eau professionnel
Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3121
traitement très modéré
ne pas procéder à un nettoyage à l’eau Application de
l'ISO 7000 – 3122
professionnel
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4 Application et emploi des symboles
4.1 Application des symboles
Les symboles définis dans l'Article 3 doivent, si possible, être apposés directement sur le textile ou sur
l’étiquette. Si ce n'est pas possible, il suffit d'indiquer les instructions d'entretien sur l'emballage uniquement.
Les étiquettes doivent être constituées d'un matériau approprié résistant aux traitements d'entretien indiqués
sur l'étiquette au moins autant que l'article textile sur lequel elles sont apposées.
Les étiquettes et les symboles doivent avoir une taille suffisante pour que les symboles soient facilement
lisibles et le restent pendant toute la durée de vie de l’article.
Les étiquettes doivent être fixées de façon permanente à l'étoffe, de manière à pouvoir être facilement
localisées et lues par le consommateur et de sorte qu'aucune partie des symboles ne soit masquée.
4.2 Caractéristiques et méthodes d’essai pour le choix des symboles appropriés
L'Annexe A indique les caractéristiques appropriées et les méthodes d'essai correspondantes.
4.3 Emploi des symboles
Les symboles doivent apparaître dans l'ordre suivant: lavage, blanchiment, séchage, repassage et nettoyage
par un professionnel.
Si plus d’un symbole de séchage ou plus d’un symbole de nettoyage par un professionnel sont nécessaires,
ils doivent apparaître dans l’ordre suivant: lavage, blanchiment, séchage en sèche-linge à tambour rotatif,
séchage naturel, repassage, nettoyage à sec effectué par un professionnel et nettoyage à l’eau effectué par
un professionnel.
Si aucune information n’est donnée sur l'un quelconque des cinq symboles de base décrits dans la présente
Norme internationale, n’importe quel traitement d’entretien couvert par ce symbole peut être utilisé.
Sauf spécification contraire, les traitements représentés par les symboles s'appliquent à l'ensemble de l’article
textile.
Voir aussi l’Annexe B.
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Annexe A
(informative)
Caractéristiques et méthodes d'essai pour choisir correctement les
symboles d'entretien
A.1 Généralités
A.1.1 Caractéristiques
Les caractéristiques sont importantes pour l'aptitude à l'emploi des articles textiles susceptibles d'être altérés
par les traitements d'entretien.
Avant de choisir les étiquettes d'entretien, il est recommandé d'obtenir des informations sur la tenue des
articles textiles et de leurs composants aux traitements de nettoyage.
A.1.2 Méthodes d'essai
A.1.2.1 Méthodes de laboratoire
Méthodes d'essai utilisant des appareils de laboratoire simulant les procédés appliqués dans la pratique.
A.1.2.2 Méthodes en machine (en grandeur nature)
Méthodes d'essai appliquant des modes opératoires normalisés analogues à ceux mis en œuvre dans la
pratique.
A.1.2.3 Évaluation sensorielle
Méthode d'évaluation faisant uniquement appel aux sens humains.
A.2 Caractéristiques
A.2.1 Caractéristiques évaluées selon des méthodes de laboratoire
Solidité des teintures. Les principes généraux d'essai sont décrits dans l'ISO 105-A01. Les échelles
d'évaluation des dégradations et des dégorgements sont respectivement spécifiées dans l'ISO 105-A02
et l'ISO 105-A03.
A.2.2 Caractéristiques évaluées selon des méthodes en grandeur nature
Performance au lavage, au séchage en sèche-linge à tambour rotatif et à l’entretien professionnel. Les
caractéristiques correspondantes peuvent être déterminées selon des méthodes d'essai normalisées ou
par une évaluation sensorielle.
Les caractéristiques pertinentes sont indiquées dans le Tableau A.1, colonne 1.
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A.3 Méthodes d’essai
Le Tableau A.1, colonne 3, récapitule les méthodes d’essai respectives. Les Tableaux A.2 à A.7 détaillent les
méthodes de laboratoire et les méthodes en machine pour les symboles d’entretien normalisés.
D'autres caractéristiques peuvent être prises en compte selon les matières, la structure et l'usage des articles.
Tableau A.1 — Caractéristiques, méthodes d’essai et d’évaluation
Caractéristiques Méthode d'essai Méthode d'évaluation
Solidité des teintures (voir ISO 105-A01, ISO 105-A02 et
Méthodes de laboratoire
Tableaux A.2, A.3, A.5, A.6 et A.7) ISO 105-A03
Variation dimensionnelle ISO 3759, ISO 5077
ISO 7770
Aspect des coutures
ISO 15487
ISO 7769
Conservation des plis permanents
ISO 15487
ISO 7768
Évaluation des plis et de la régularité
d'aspect
ISO 15487
ISO 12947-4
Méthodes en grandeur nature
Surface
ISO 15487
Lavage, séchage en sèche-linge à
tambour rotatif: ISO 6330
Boulochage et ébouriffage ISO 12945-1 ou ISO 12945-2
Nettoyage à sec: ISO 3175-2 et
Perte de bourre —
ISO 3175-3
Ébouriffage des velours et des
—
Nettoyage à l’eau: ISO 3175-4
fourrures synthétiques
Durcissement des étoffes enduites —
Délamination des étoffes enduites et
ISO 2411
laminées
Séparation des doublures
—
intermédiaires fusibles
Modifications manuelles —
Glissement du fil, glissement des ISO 13936-1, ISO 13936-2 et
coutures ISO 13936-3
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Tableau A.2 — Lavage
Méthode en grandeur nature
Solidité des teintures
Symbole
Méthode de laboratoire
Cond
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols (ISO/DIS 3758:2008)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.iv
1 Scope.1
2 Terms and definitions .1
3 Description and definition of symbols .3
3.1 Symbols.3
3.2 Washing.5
3.3 Bleaching.7
3.4 Drying .7
3.5 Ironing and pressing .8
3.6 Professional textile care .9
4 Application and use of symbols .9
4.1 Application of symbols.9
4.2 Characteristics and test methods for the selection of appropriate symbols.10
4.3 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 practices in care labelling .15
Annex C (informative) Examples of additional wording .18
Bibliography.19
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Foreword
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(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
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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 & water resistance tests.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 3758:2005), which has been technically
revised.
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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 the or use in the permanent marking
of textile articles with information on their care in use as an International Standard in 1991.
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 and second editions of this International Standard published in 1991 and 2005 was 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, new
bleach systems, and the alternative to conventional dry cleaning using aqueous systems. Furthermore,
modifications in the description of care processes have been introduced in order to avoid hindering process
development.
The ISO international care label gives care instructions using a sequence of symbols in the order 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 is dealing with the symbolization of washing temperatures by means of added dots and the
symbolization.
When deemed necessary, words may be used as well as the symbols. Examples are included in Annex C.
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1 Scope
This International Standard
⎯ establishes a system of graphic symbols, intended for use in the marking of textile articles, and for
providing information about the most severe treatment not causing irreversible damage to the article
during the textile care process;
⎯ describes 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 four domestic symbols will also be of assistance to the
professional cleaner and launderer.
This International Standard applies to all textile articles in the form in which they are supplied to the end user.
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1
textile articles
yarns, piece goods and made-up articles containing at least 80 % by mass textile material
2.2
washing
process designed to clean textile articles in an aqueous bath
NOTE 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.
2.3
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
2.3.1
chlorine bleach
agent that releases hypochlorite ions in solution, e.g. sodium hypochlorite
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2.3.2
oxygen/non-chlorine bleach
agent that releases a peroxygen species in solution
NOTE 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 wash temperatures.
2.4
drying
process carried out on textile articles after washing to remove residual water (or moisture)
2.4.1
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 drying flat and if appropriate combined with drying in the shade
2.4.1.1 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
2.4.1.2 flat drying
process carried out on a textile article after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of removing
residual water by lying horizontal
2.4.1.3 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 or by lying flat
2.4.2
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
2.5
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
2.6
professional textile care
professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning, excluding industrial laundering
2.6.1
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 This process consists of cleaning, rinsing and spinning. It is followed by appropriate drying and restorative
finishing procedures.
2.6.2
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 It is followed by appropriate drying and restorative finishing procedures.
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3 Description and definition of symbols
3.1 Symbols
Five basic symbols and some graphical descriptives are provided.
3.1.1 Basic symbols
3.1.1.1 Washing
For the washing processes, a washtub as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
3.1.1.2 Bleaching
For the bleaching processes, a triangle as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
3.1.1.3 Drying
For the drying processes, a square as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
3.1.1.4 Ironing and pressing
For the ironing and pressing processes, a hand iron shape as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
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3.1.1.5 Professional textile care
For the professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning processes, a circle as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5
3.1.2 Graphical descriptives
3.1.2.1 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. reduced agitation.
Figure 6
3.1.2.2 Very mild treatment
A double bar under the symbol describes a very mild process, e.g. much reduced agitation.
Figure 7
3.1.2.3 Temperature of treatment
The temperature in connection with the symbol in 3.1.1.1 is given as a figure representing degrees centigrade
(30, 40, 50, 60 or 95) without the designation “°C”.
Dots are used to define the temperature of the treatment with the symbols for drying 3.1.1.3 and ironing and
pressing 3.1.1.4. The definitions of the number of dots in each case are given in Table 4 and Table 5 of the
symbols.
In addition dots may be used with the washing symbol 3.1.1.1 together with the °C washing temperatures to
give national information about the temperatures, see Annex B, Clause B.3.
, , or more, up to 4
Figure 8
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3.1.2.4 Treatment not permitted
The St. Andrew's cross superimposed on any of the five basic symbols means that the treatment represented
by that symbol shall not be permitted.
Figure 9
3.2 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.
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Table 1 — Symbols for washing processes
Symbol Washing process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 95 °C
⎯ normal process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 70 °C
⎯ normal process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 60 °C
⎯ normal process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 60 °C
⎯ mild process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 50 °C
⎯ normal process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 50 °C
⎯ mild process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 40 °C
⎯ normal process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 40 °C
⎯ mild process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 40 °C
⎯ very mild process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 30 °C
⎯ normal process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 30 °C
⎯ mild process
⎯ maximum washing temperature 30 °C
⎯ very mild process
⎯ hand wash
⎯ maximum temperature 40 °C
⎯ do not wash
NOTE In some countries dots are used in addition to temperature centigrade (See Annex B).
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3.3 Bleaching
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-maj-2009
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Textiles - Care labelling code using symbols (ISO/DIS 3758:2009)
Textiles - Code d'étiquetage d'entretien au moyen de symboles (ISO/DIS 3758:2009)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO/DIS 3758.2
ICS:
59.080.01 Tekstilije na splošno Textiles in general
oSIST ISO/DIS 3758:2009 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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ISO/TC 38/SC 2 Secretariat: ANSI
Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
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Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols
Textiles — Code d'étiquetage d'entretien au moyen de symboles
[Revision of second edition (ISO 3758:2005)]
ICS 59.080.01
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Terms and definitions .1
3 Description and definition of symbols .3
3.1 Symbols.3
3.2 Washing.5
3.3 Bleaching.7
3.4 Drying .7
3.5 Ironing and pressing .8
3.6 Professional textile care .9
4 Application and use of symbols .9
4.1 Application of symbols.9
4.2 Characteristics and test methods for the selection of appropriate symbols.10
4.3 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 .19
Bibliography.20
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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 & water resistance tests.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 3758:2005), subclause 4.3 and Table 2:
Symbols for bleaching, have been technically revised. One symbol for bleaching has been changed. Table 3:
Symbols for natural drying process is new. Annex C Symbols for natural drying has been deleted and the
symbols for natural drying are incorporated in 3.4.1. Also some editorial changes have been done.
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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 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 and second editions of this International Standard published in 1991 and 2005 was 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, new
bleach systems, and the alternative to conventional dry cleaning using aqueous systems. Furthermore,
modifications in the description of care processes have been introduced in order to avoid hindering process
development.
The international care label used in ISO 3758 gives care instructions using a sequence of symbols in the order
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.
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Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols
1 Scope
This International Standard
establishes a system of graphic symbols, intended for use in the marking of textile articles, and for
providing information on the most severe treatment that does not cause irreversible damage to the article
during the textile care process;
describes 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, see ISO/CD 30023 Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols for workwear to
be industrially laundered
This International Standard applies to all textile articles in the form in which they are supplied to the end user.
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1
textile articles
yarns, piece goods and made-up articles containing at least 80 % by mass textile material
2.2
washing
process designed to clean textile articles in an aqueous bath
NOTE 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.
2.3
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
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2.3.1
chlorine bleach
agent that releases hypochlorite ions in solution, e.g. sodium hypochlorite
2.3.2
oxygen/non-chlorine bleach
agent that releases a peroxygen species in solution
NOTE 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 wash temperatures.
2.4
drying
process carried out on textile articles after washing to remove residual water (or moisture)
2.4.1
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
2.4.1.1
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
2.4.1.2
flat drying
process carried out on a textile article after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of removing
residual water by lying horizontal
2.4.1.3
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 or by lying horizontal
2.4.2
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
2.5
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
2.6
professional textile care
professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning, excluding industrial laundering
2.6.1
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 This process consists of cleaning, rinsing and spinning. It is followed by appropriate drying and restorative
finishing procedures.
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2.6.2
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 It is followed by appropriate drying and restorative finishing procedures.
3 Description and definition of symbols
3.1 Symbols
Five basic symbols and some graphical descriptives are provided.
3.1.1 Basic symbols
3.1.1.1 Washing
For the washing processes, a washtub as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
3.1.1.2 Bleaching
For the bleaching processes, a triangle as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2
3.1.1.3 Drying
For the drying processes, a square as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
3.1.1.4 Ironing and pressing
For the ironing and pressing processes, a hand iron shape as shown in Figure 4.
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Figure 4
3.1.1.5 Professional textile care
For the professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning processes, a circle as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5
3.1.2 Graphical descriptives
3.1.2.1 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. reduced agitation.
Figure 6
3.1.2.2 Very mild treatment
A double bar under the symbol describes a very mild process, e.g. much reduced agitation.
Figure 7
3.1.2.3 Temperature of treatment
The temperature in connection with the symbol in 3.1.1.1 is given as a figure representing degrees centigrade
(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 3.1.1.3 and ironing and
pressing 3.1.1.4. The definitions of the number of dots in each case are given in Table 4 and Table 5 of the
symbols.
In addition dots may be used with the washing symbol 3.1.1.1 together with the °C washing temperatures to
give national information about the temperatures, see Annex B, Clause B.3.
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,
, or more, up to 4
Figure 8
3.1.2.4 Treatment not permitted
The St. Andrew's cross superimposed on any of the five basic symbols means that the treatment represented
by that symbol shall not be permitted.
Figure 9
3.2 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.
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Table 1 — Symbols for washing processes
Symbol Washing process
maximum washing temperature 95 °C
normal process
maximum washing temperature 70 °C
normal process
maximum washing temperature 60 °C
normal process
maximum washing temperature 60 °C
mild process
maximum washing temperature 50 °C
normal process
maximum washing temperature 50 °C
mild process
maximum washing temperature 40 °C
normal process
maximum washing temperature 40 °C
mild process
maximum washing temperature 40 °C
very mild process
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