1、Designation: D 3136 04 (Reapproved 2008)1Standard Terminology Relating toCare Labeling for Apparel, Textile, Home Furnishing, andLeather Products1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3136; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in
2、 the case of revision, 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.1NOTEMinor editorial corrections were made in October 2008.1. Scope1.1 This standard is a compi
3、lation of all terminology devel-oped by Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling and related 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 in
4、structions on labels that are to be attachedto apparel, textile, home furnishing, and leather products.1.3 In the United States, apparel care labels must beattached permanently except when exempted by Federal TradeCommission regulation (see section 2.2).1.4 These definitions and descriptions employ
5、commonmeanings used not only by textile technologists but also byconsumers.1.5 These instructions may apply to some accessory prod-ucts.1.6 The standardized terminology should be used on thelabel in a logical refurbishing sequence (wash, bleach, dry,iron, dryclean, wetclean), in order to disclose ma
6、ximuminformation in a small label space and to help the consumerunderstand recommended practices.1.7 Preliminary instructions may be necessary for propercare of certain products (see Table 1, Preliminary Instructions).1.8 The wording on a care label should be brief. Manufac-turers are encouraged to
7、place more detailed explanations in oron package covers, or in some temporary form of communi-cation such as a sticker or hangtag. The terms used should beconsistent with those used on care labels.1.9 The word “only” in any care label term limits thatportion of the procedure to the stated instructio
8、n.1.10 A care instruction for a product is applicable to allcomponents of the product including nonremovable linings,trim, and other details. Any exceptions should be a part of thelabeled instruction. An intentionally removable component,such as a zip-out liner, is expected to be separately labeledw
9、hen it must be cared for differently from the garment itself, orwhen there could be serious doubt about what procedure to use(see Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation Rule).1.11 Laundering temperatures are maximum and varywidely in national and international practice (see Table 2).Consumers may
10、 obtain water temperatures in their washingmachines which are frequently below and sometimes higherthan the stated maximum temperature. The actual water tem-perature obtained when using the washing machine settings ofhot, warm, and cold vary in North America by region, season,water heater settings (
11、including solar), and regulations govern-ing factory-set mixes. In general, North American washingmachines do not have internal heaters.1.12 This terminology is unique to the care of textile andleather products. Meanings of the same terms outside theindustry can be found in other compilations or dic
12、tionaries ofgeneral usage.1.13 In addition to being a specialized dictionary, Terminol-ogy D 3136 is also useful for managing the subcommitteesterminology.1.14 Terms listed are under the jurisdiction of SC D13.62.1.15 For definitions of other textile terms, see TerminologyD 123.2. Referenced Documen
13、ts2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD 5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions onTextile Products2.2 Other Standard:16 CFR, Part 423, As Amended Effective September 1,2000 Federal Trade Commission Amendment to TradeRegulation Rule Concerning Care Labeling of TextileW
14、earing Apparel, and Certain Piece Goods32.3 AATCC Standard:1This terminology is under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Textiles and isthe direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originallyapproved in 1972. Last previ
15、ous edition approved in 2004 as D 3136 04.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM 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
16、. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.TABLE 1 Label Terms and Detailed InstructionsLabel Term Detailed In
17、structionsPreliminary InstructionsRemove . before Component 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
18、fromdamage by the zipper and hook and loop tape.Inside-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
19、home-type or coin-operated washing machine following 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) (See 1.11).Warm Set water temperature control on washer to
20、use warm water, maximum 40C (105F) (See 1.11).Cold Set water temperature control on washer to use cold water directly from cold water supply, maximum temperature30C (85F) (See 1.11).Small load Use smaller than normal load of products based on manufacturers instructions.Delicate or gentle cycle Set m
21、achine to give slow agitation, slow spin, and reduced time.Durable-press cycle or Permanent-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
22、only when necessary. Chlorine bleach may not be used.Do not bleach No bleaches may be used.Warm rinse Set water temperature control on washer to use warm rinse water, maximum temperature 40C (105F) (See1.11).Cold rinse Set water temperature control on washer to use cold rinse water directly from col
23、d water supply, maximumtemperature 30C (85F) (See 1.11).Rinse twice Rinse at least two times to remove detergent, 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 w
24、ring by hand.Hand wash Manually remove soil from products or specimen by gently squeezing them in a water solution 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 w
25、ash Self-explanatory. Item may not be washed.Damp wipe only Surface clean with damp cloth or sponge.Do not 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, ind
26、ustrial or institutional use. Employ launderingmethods designed for residential use or use in a self-service 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 pe
27、rmanent press Set dryer at durable (permanent) press setting.No heat or air fluff only Set dryer to operate 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 smooth
28、ing.Line dry Hang damp after twisting, wringing, spinning or squeezing by hand.Dry flat Lay out horizontally 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.Re
29、shape and dry flat By hand while wet, reshape to original dimensions.Ironing and PressingIron, high Use high 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
30、 side only Turn article inside out for ironing or pressing.Do not steam Do not use steam in any form.Steam 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 clot
31、h Place either a dry or a damp cloth between the iron and the fabric.D 3136 04 (2008)12AATCC Technical Manual Standardization of Home Laun-dry Test Conditions in AATCC Test Methods, CurrentEdition43. Terminology3.1 Definitions:bleach, nin care of textiles, a product for brightening andaiding the rem
32、oval of soils and stains from textile materialsby oxidation that is inclusive of both 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 directions
33、which one could reasonably be expected to use that mayharm the item.care label, nin 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 t
34、extileitems. In relation to these products, the FTC definition states: “CareLabel 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
35、life of the product.”care procedure, nin textiles, one or more refurbishingmethods to which products may be subjected for soil andstain removal and aesthetic improvement such as appearancerestoration or hand.DISCUSSIONThe process employs appropriate equipment, materials4Available from American Assoc
36、iation of Textile Chemists and Colorists(AATCC), One Davis Dr., P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.TABLE 1 ContinuedLabel Term Detailed InstructionsDo not iron decoration Avoid ironing decoration applied to textile product.Drycleaning, All MethodsProfessionally dryclean Use the dr
37、ycleaning process but modified to aid in optimizing results either by a drycleaning attendant or throughthe use of a drycleaning machine which permits such modifications or both. Such modifications or specialwarnings must be included in the care instruction.Petroleum, Fluorocarbon or Perchloroethyle
38、ne Employ solvent(s) specified to dryclean the item.Short cycle Use reduced or minimum cleaning time, the exact time to depend upon solvent used.Minimum extraction Use least possible extraction time.Reduced moisture Use decreased solvent relative humidity (S.R.H.). The decreased S.R.H. should be mea
39、sured in the final stagesof the drycleaning wash procedure.No tumble or do not tumble Do not tumble dry.Tumble warm Tumble dry up to 65C (150F), as measured at the outlet stack.Tumble cool Tumble dry with room temperature air.Cabinet dry warm Cabinet dry up to 50C (120F).Cabinet dry cool Cabinet dry
40、 with room temperature air.Steam only Employ no contact pressure when steaming.No steam Do not use steam in pressing, finishing, steam cabinets or wands.Do not dryclean Self-explanatory.Leather CleaningSuede leather clean Use special leather care methods designed for sueded leathers having a raised
41、surface.Fur clean Clean in a drum type machine using dry particle cleaning compounds. Follow with fur ironing or fur glazing asneeded.Professional leather clean only Have cleaned only by a professional cleaner who uses special leather or suede care methods.TABLE 2 Laundering Water Temperatures In Co
42、mmon UseATerm ASTM ISOBFTC AATCCC,DCanadaNear boil 95C (200F) 95CExtremely hot 70C (160F) 70CVery Hot 60C (140F) 60C (140F) 60CHot 50C (120F) 66C (150F) 49C (120F) 50CWarm 40C (105F) 32 to 43C(90 to 110F)41C (105F) 40CCool 30C (85F) 30CCold 30C (85F) 29C (85F) 27C (80F)Very Cold 16C (60F)AThe launde
43、ring temperatures in Table 2 are maximum.BThe ISO standard, “ISO 3758 TextilesCare Labeling Code Using Symbols,” does not associate the terms hot, warm, and cold with water temperatures for laundering.The ISO washing symbols provide maximum water temperature options of 95C, 70C, 60C, 50C, 40C, and 3
44、0C in Celsius only. Guide D 5489 requires as a minimumthe laundering water temperatures reported within the washtub symbol in degree Celsius and a dot system symbol. The water temperature may also be reported in degreesFehrenheit.CThe AATCC temperatures are test temperatures for home laundering, whe
45、reas the FTC and Canada temperatures are meant to reflect the upper end of temperaturesin actual use, including temperatures used in commercial laundering.DThe AATCC temperatures in Celsius have a range of 6 3 degrees Celsius and the water temperatures in Fahrenheit havea range of 6 5 degrees Fahren
46、heit.D 3136 04 (2008)13and processes, and may include but need not be limited to thefollowing: water or drycleaning solvent, detergent or soap, foam,absorption (powder) type compounds, bleach, agitation, drying, press-ing or ironing.chlorine bleach, na bleach that releases the hypochlorite ionin sol
47、ution, for example, sodium hypochlorite.cleaning agent, na chemical compound 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, r
48、insed, dried,and pressed typically at higher temperatures, higher pH, andlonger times than used for home laundering.consumer care, nof consumer textile products, cleaning andmaintenance procedures as customarily undertaken by theultimate user.consumertextile product, na textile item intended to sati
49、sfyhuman wants and needs.DISCUSSIONConsumer textile products include such 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 con-taining one or more surfactants as the active ingredient(s).DISCUSSIONIn popular usage, washing and cleaning agents with ac
