1、Designation: D3136 13Standard Terminology Relating toCare Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, andLeather Products1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3136; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision
2、, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology developedby Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling that is relate
3、d torefurbishing and labeling for apparel, textile, home furnishing,and leather products other than upholstered furniture and floorcoverings.1.2 This terminology provides a uniform language for thedisclosure of care instructions on labels that are to be attachedto apparel, textile, home furnishing,
4、and leather productsaccording to the Federal Trade Commissions regulation 16CFR, Part 423 (See 2.2).1.3 These terms, definitions and descriptions employ com-mon meanings for the care instructions required to be on textileproducts sold in the U.S.1.4 This terminology is unique to the care of textile
5、andleather products as the meanings are often expressed in phrasesfor care processes related to home-type washers, dryers, dryingtechniques and those for professional care.1.5 For definitions of other textile terms, see TerminologyD123.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Rela
6、ting to TextilesD5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions onTextile Products2.2 Other Standard:316 CFR, Part 423, As Amended Effective September 1,2000 Federal Trade Commission Amendment to TradeRegulation Rule Concerning Care Labeling of TextileWearing Apparel, and Certain Piece Goods2.3 A
7、ATCC Standard:4AATCC Technical Manual, Monograph M6 Standardizationof Home Laundry Test Conditions, Current Edition3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:bleach, nin care of textiles, a product for brightening andaiding the removal of soils and stains from textile materialsby oxidation that is inclusive of b
8、oth chlorine and non-chlorine products.care instructions, nin textiles, a series of directions thatdescribes practices which should refurbish a product withoutadverse effects and warn against any part of the directionswhich one could reasonably be expected to use that mayharm the item.care label, ni
9、n textiles, a label or other affixed instructionsthat report how a product should be refurbished.DISCUSSIONThe Federal Trade Commission, in Rule 16 CFR 423,requires care instructions on most apparel and certain other textileitems. In relation to these products, the FTC definition states: “CareLabel
10、means a permanent label or tag, containing regular care infor-mation and instructions, that is attached or affixed in some manner thatwill not become separated from the product and will remain legibleduring the useful life of the product.”care procedure, nin textiles, one or more refurbishingmethods
11、 to which products may be subjected for soil andstain removal and aesthetic improvement such as appearancerestoration or hand.DISCUSSIONThe process employs appropriate equipment, materialsand processes, and may include but need not be limited to thefollowing: water or drycleaning solvent, detergent
12、or soap, foam,absorption (powder) type compounds, bleach, agitation, drying, press-ing or ironing.chlorine bleach, na bleach that releases the hypochlorite ionin solution, for example, sodium hypochlorite.1This terminology is under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Textiles and isthe direct respo
13、nsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originallyapproved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D3136 04(2008)1.DOI: 10.1520/D3136-13.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM
14、Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.4Availabl
15、e from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists(AATCC), One Davis Dr., P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215, www.aatcc.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1cleaning agent, na chemical comp
16、ound or formulation ofseveral compounds which loosens, disperses, dissolves, oremulsifies soil to facilitate removal by mechanical mercial laundering, na process by which textile prod-ucts or specimens may be washed, bleached, rinsed, dried,and pressed typically at higher temperatures, higher pH, an
17、dlonger times than used for home laundering.consumer care, nof consumer textile products, cleaning andmaintenance procedures as customarily undertaken by theultimate user.consumer textile product, na textile item intended to satisfyhuman wants and needs.DISCUSSIONConsumer textile products include su
18、ch products asapparel, curtains, draperies, piece goods, sheets, slipcovers, tablelinens, towels, trims, yarns, zippers, and findings. The component partsof consumer textile products may include such other materials as suede,leather and fur.detergent, nin textile product care, a cleaning agent conta
19、in-ing one or more surfactants as the active ingredient(s).DISCUSSIONIn popular usage, washing and cleaning agents with acomposition other than soap that clean by much the same mechanismas does soap. The term detergent is used to describe both the basicsurface active agents and finished products. Th
20、e finished product maycontain additional ingredients such as builders, antiredeposition agents,corrosion inhibitors, suds control agents, fluorescent whitening agents,etc.drycleaning, nin the care of textiles, the cleaning of con-sumer textile products with organic solvents such as apetroleum solven
21、t or perchloroethylene.DISCUSSIONThe process may include moisture addition to solventup to 75 % relative humidity, a detergent addition hot tumble drying upto 70C (160F) and restoration by steam or steam air finishing.hand washing, nthe most gentle form of home launderingusing hand manipulation with
22、out the use of a machine ordevice such as a scrubbing board.home laundering, na process by which textile products orparts thereof may be washed, bleached, dried, and pressed byany customary method designed for use in a residence, ornon-professional use. (See also professional care.)ironing, na metho
23、d of pressing using a heated hand iron,sometimes together with moisture or steam, and a glidingmotion.laundering, nin textile product care, a process intended toremove soil or stains by treatment (washing) with anaqueous detergent solution (and possibly bleach) and nor-mally including subsequent rin
24、sing, extracting, and drying.non-chlorine bleach, na bleach that does not release thehypochlorite ion in solution, for example, sodium perborate,sodium percarbonate.permanent care label, nas applied to textile products, a carelabel that remains legible and attached to a textile productthroughout its
25、 useful life.pressing, nin the care of textiles, a process of smoothing andshaping by heat and pressure, with or without the presence ofsteam.DISCUSSIONPressing may be done with a hand iron or with a utilitypress such as used by commercial laundries and drycleaners.professional care, nfor textile pr
26、oducts, cleaning and main-tenance procedures requiring the services of a person spe-cially trained or skilled in their use.refurbish, nas applied to textile products, to brighten orfreshen up and restore to wearability or use by cleaning suchas drycleaning, laundering, or steam cleaning.soap, na cle
27、aning agent usually consisting of sodium orpotassium salts of fatty acids.solvent relative humidity, nthe humidity of air over adrycleaning bath and in equilibrium with the solvent and itssmall amount of water.DISCUSSIONEvery drycleaning solvent bath containing detergentcan require a different absol
28、ute water content to reach the Federal TradeCommission (FTC) specified level of solvent relative humidity for anormal drycleaning. The actual solvent relative humidity in the air overa solvent must be measured by a hygrometer after equilibrium has beenreached between the water content of air and the
29、 solvent.stripper, nin textiles, a product, usually a reducing agent,that changes the coloring material, dye, or soil stain toreduced color.DISCUSSIONStripper is sometimes referred to as a “reducing bleach”as opposed to the conventional oxidizing bleach.spot and stain removal, na cleaning procedure
30、for localizedareas with cleaning agents and mechanical action specific tothe removal of the foreign substances present.tag, na paper item, such as a ticket or a slip, which is markedto provide information to the consumer at the time ofpurchase, and which is permanently affixed to the product.3.2 Oth
31、er DefinitionsFor the definitions of other textileterms used in this standard, refer to Terminology D123.4. Label Terms and Detailed Instructions for Apparel,Draperies, Slipcovers, Linens, Yarn, and Piece Goods4.1 See Table 1 for a listing of label terms and the detailedinstructions that apply to th
32、em.5. Keywords5.1 apparel; care label; curtains; drapery; knitted fabric;linens; sheeting; slip covers; table cloth; terminology; towel-ing; upholstery; woven fabric; yarnD3136 132TABLE 1 Label Terms and Detailed InstructionsLabel Term Detailed InstructionsPreliminary InstructionsRemove . before Com
33、ponent may not be cleaned or may be cared for differently or separately than the product itself; assumescomponent can be removed.Close fasteners Self explanatory. Action protects zippers and hook and loop tapes from damage or protects the garment fromdamage by the zipper and hook and loop tape.Insid
34、e-out Turn garment inside-out before cleaning to protect the face of fabric.With like colors Clean with colors of similar hue and shade depth.Separately Clean product by itself.Before use Clean before first use.Home LaunderingMachine wash Use any home-type or coin-operated washing machine following
35、the manufacturers instructions as appropriatefor the product.Hot Set water temperature control on washer to use hot water directly from the hot water supply, maximumtemperature 50C (120F)Warm Set water temperature control on washer to use warm water, maximum 40C (105F) .Cold Set water temperature co
36、ntrol on washer to use cold water directly from cold water supply, maximum temperature30C (85F).Small load Use smaller than normal load of products based on manufacturers instructions.Delicate or gentle cycle Set machine to give slow agitation, slow spin, and reduced time.Durable-press cycle or Perm
37、anent-press cycle Use a cool-down rinse or cold rinse before reduced spinning.Bleach when needed Any household laundry bleach may be used when necessary.Only non-chlorine bleach when needed Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. Chlorine bleach may not be used.Do not bleach No bleaches may be
38、used.Warm rinse Set water temperature control on washer to use warm rinse water, maximum temperature 40C (105F).Cold rinse Set water temperature control on washer to use cold rinse water directly from cold water supply, maximumtemperature 30C (85F).Rinse twice Rinse at least two times to remove dete
39、rgent, soap, and bleach.Do not add fabric softener No fabric softener may be used.Do not spin Remove material prior to start of final spin cycle.Do not wring Do not use roller wringer. Do not wring by hand.Hand wash Manually remove soil from products or specimen by gently squeezing them in a water s
40、olution of detergent orsoap.Dry promptly Remove promptly after washing is complete and dry.Do not allow to sit wet after washing Color transfer may occur if items sit wet after washing.Do not wash Self-explanatory. Item may not be washed.Damp wipe only Surface clean with damp cloth or sponge.Do not
41、commercially launder Do not employ a laundry which uses special formulations, sour rinses, extremely large loads or extremely hightemperatures or which otherwise is employed for commercial, industrial or institutional use. Employ launderingmethods designed for residential use or use in a self-servic
42、e establishment.Drying, All MethodsTumble dry Use machine dryer.Hothigh Set dryer at high temperature.medium Set dryer at medium temperature.low Set dryer at low temperature.Durable-press or permanent press Set dryer at durable (permanent) press setting.No heat or air fluff only Set dryer to operate
43、 without heat.Remove promptly When items are dry, remove immediately to prevent wrinkling.Drip dry Hang dripping wet without twisting, wringing, or spinning, and without hand shaping and smoothing.Line dry Hang damp after twisting, wringing, spinning or squeezing by hand.Dry flat Lay out horizontall
44、y for drying.Dry in shade Dry away from the sun.Block to dry By hand while wet, reshape to original dimensions.Smooth by hand By hand while wet, remove wrinkles, straighten seams and facings.Reshape and dry flat By hand while wet, reshape to original dimensions.Ironing and PressingIron, high Use hig
45、h temperature setting.Iron, medium Use medium temperature setting.Iron on lowest setting Use lowest temperature setting.Do not iron Item not to be smoothed or finished with an iron.Iron reverse side only Turn article inside out for ironing or pressing.Do not steam Do not use steam in any form.Steam
46、only Use steam without contact pressure.Steam iron Use iron containing water at steam setting.Press Commercial utility press may be used.Iron damp Moisten articles before ironing.Use press cloth Place either a dry or a damp cloth between the iron and the fabric.Do not iron decoration Avoid ironing d
47、ecoration applied to textile product.D3136 133ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, a
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