1、Designation: D 3938 07Standard Guide forDetermining or Confirming Care Instructions for Appareland Other Textile Products1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3938; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, t
2、he year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide may be used to determine and confirm theappropriate care label instructions for apparel, piece
3、goods, andother textile products excluding textile floor coverings andupholstery.1.2 This guide encompasses the following care procedures:home laundering, professional textile care, and other alterna-tive cleaning methods.1.3 This guide includes provision for evaluating the com-plete textile product
4、 and the product components.1.4 This guide covers the performance characteristics as aresult of refurbishing that are important in determining theacceptability of a textile product.1.5 This guide is appropriate for the evaluation of allgarments and household textiles that are sold with care labels.1
5、.5.1 This guide may also be used in connection with theevaluation of similar materials that do not have a care label.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priat
6、e safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D 123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD 3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling forApparel,Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products2.2 AATCC Metho
7、ds:Technical Manual of the American Association of TextileChemists and ColoristsMethod 188 Colorfastness to Sodium Hypochlorite Bleachin Home Laundering32.3 Other Standards:Federal Trade Commission Trade Regulation Rule. CareLabeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain PieceGoods. Effective July
8、3, 1972, As Amended January 2,1984 (cited as 16 CFR 423)4The National Standard of CanadaCare Labeling of Tex-tiles (CAN/CSGB-86.1-M91)53. Terminology3.1 For all terminology relating to D13.61, Apparel, , referto Terminology D 3136.3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: careinstruct
9、ions, main components.3.2 For all other terms are related to textiles, refer toTerminology D 123.3.3 Definitions:3.3.1 For definitions of other textile terms used in this guide,refer to Terminology D 123. For definitions of terms related tocare instructions, refer to Terminology D 3136.4. Significan
10、ce and Use4.1 This is a guide to help a manufacturer distributor, orimporter establish a reasonable basis for care information.4.2 The manufacturer, distributor, or importer should pos-sess, prior to sale, reliable evidence that the product was notharmed when refurbished reasonably often according t
11、o theinstructions.Additionally they should possess reliable evidencethat the product or a fair sample of the product would beharmed when refurbished by methods warned against on thelabel.4.3 This guide is intended for general use by those who wishto determine whether apparel or other textile product
12、s willperform in an acceptable manner when the care instructions onthe label are followed.4.4 Refurbished products are evaluated against previouslyselected product performance specifications to determinewhether the products can be refurbished successfully byfollowing the instructions on the care lab
13、el.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2007. Published April 2007. Originallyapproved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D 3938 00.2For referenced A
14、STM 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 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O.Bo
15、x 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. http:/www.aatcc.org.4Available from Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,Washington, DC 20580. http:/www.ftc.gov.5Available from Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and ServicesCanada, Publication Section, Hull (Quebec) K1A OS9.
16、1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.5. Summary of Guide5.1 This guide describes general procedures for determiningand confirming instructions on a care label for a textile product.5.2 General procedures include setting mi
17、nimum or maxi-mum performance specifications for the product, selectingappropriate standards and test methods to match the care labelinstructions, conducting the testing and evaluation process, andwriting the report.5.3 The products are evaluated for change in dimension,hand, appearance, or other pe
18、rformance characteristics as aresult of refurbishing.6. General Considerations6.1 Care instructions can be determined by testing thecomponent parts or by testing the completed textile product orboth if necessary.6.1.1 When confirming the care label the testing shall bedone on the completed textile p
19、roduct.6.2 The test methods and evaluation processes selected torepresent the washing, bleaching, drying, ironing, and dry-cleaning care label instructions shall simulate at least 3complete refurbishing cycles.6.2.1 The actual number of complete refurbishing cyclesshall be agreed upon by the purchas
20、er and the supplier.6.2.2 One complete refurbishing cycle includes either (1)laundering including washing and drying, and, if appropriate,bleaching and/or ironing; (2) drycleaning and pressing; or, (3)wet cleaning and restorative treatment.6.3 Test results that meet or exceed the preset specificatio
21、nsfor performance characteristic confirm the selection of thesuitable care label instructions.7. Product Characteristics for Evaluation as a Result ofRefurbishing7.1 Change in Dimensions:7.1.1 Shrinkage.7.1.2 Growth.7.1.3 Distortion caused by uneven growth or shrinkage.7.1.4 Distortion caused by inc
22、ompatible shrinkage of com-ponents including basic fabrics and items such as zippers,linings, interfacings, interlinings, sewing thread, waist bands,pockets, seam bindings or tape, textile trim, nontextile trim,and labels.7.2 Change in Hand:7.2.1 Changes in the physical properties related to the han
23、dof fabrics listed in Annex A3 of Terminology D 123.7.3 Change in Appearance:7.3.1 Loss or change of color.7.3.2 Staining or self-staining, that is transference, or run-ning of original color from one product to another or from onearea to another area on the same product.7.3.3 Distortion and loss or
24、 change in surface appearance orstructure (such as, pilling, fuzzing, snagging, or matting; orloss of nap, flocking, embossing, or fabric smoothness; or othereffects).7.3.4 Change in appearance caused by incompatibility ofcomponents resulting in defects such as puckering of seams.7.3.5 Change in app
25、earance caused by ineffectiveness ofrecommended cleaning procedure, such that the textile productis no longer wearable or acceptable. Stain removal is not to beconsidered in this context.7.4 Change in Performance:7.4.1 Loss of claimed functional properties (stated or im-plied) such as durable press,
26、 water repellency, anti-static,flame-resistant, or soil release.7.4.2 Loss of performance of construction or design causedby sewing (such as, needle cutting, feed-dog abrasion, ravel-ling of seams, removal of appliques and trim, and malfunctionof closures or other hardware).7.4.3 Failure of textile
27、structure resulting from launderingor dry cleaning (for example, delamination).8. Selection of Performance Specifications and TestMethods8.1 If the textile product to be evaluated has no care label,determine a set of care instructions suitable for the item.8.1.1 On making the final determination con
28、sider factorssuch as fiber content, fabric construction, item construction,findings, color and finish applications, and end use.8.2 If the textile product to be evaluated has an attached carelabel, then confirm the care by using the designated instruc-tions on the label.8.3 Select from the product c
29、haracteristics listed in Section7 those specific properties that are to be evaluated for thesamples to be tested.8.3.1 The specific properties are not limited to those ex-amples listed, but may include all items which are agreed uponbetween the purchaser and supplier.8.3.2 Select the performance spe
30、cification level for eachproduct characteristic to be evaluated.8.4 Select test methods that are comparable with the careinstructions to serve as the basis for evaluation of acceptableperformance for the care label.8.4.1 The test procedures must be at least as severe as theconditions specified in th
31、e care label instruction.8.5 Tables 1 and 2 list some of the common performancespecifications and test methods.8.5.1 Performance specifications and some test methods arefound in the current editions of the Annual Book of ASTMStandards, Vols 07.01 and 07.02.8.5.2 Some test methods are found in the cu
32、rrent edition ofthe Technical Manual of the American Association of TextileChemists and Colorists.8.6 Subject the product to a minimum of 3 refurbishingcycles.8.6.1 The actual number of complete refurbishing cyclesshall be agreed upon between the purchaser and seller.8.7 The apparatus and materials
33、used in this guide are thosespecified in the standards and test methods.8.8 Sampling and conditioning methods used in this guideare those specified in the test methods.8.9 Where less common care instructions, for example,“wipe with a damp cloth,” are to be used, an appropriate carepractice shall be
34、used to evaluate the product.9. Evaluation9.1 Make all evaluations on the refurbished product.D39380729.2 Evaluate the performance of each refurbished samplewith respect to each of the previously designated characteris-tics.9.3 Performance standards should be agreed upon by thepurchaser and supplier
35、 or the end-use standards of ASTMCommittee D13 shall be used.9.4 The levels of performance under the applicable carelabel instructions shall meet or exceed those stated in theappropriate ASTM performance specifications or industrystandards.9.4.1 These standards shall be determined by the purchaseran
36、d supplier. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to meetthese standards.9.5 The test results shall be compared with the appropriateperformance specifications.10. Evaluation Form10.1 The worksheet for recording the evaluation of theproduct must be simple enough for a technician to use witheas
37、e and with full understanding.TABLE 1 Some ASTM Performance Specifications and Practices for Fabrics and Textile ProductsAD 4847 Awning and Canopy Fabrics, WovenD 4110 Bathrobe, Dressing Gown, and Pajama Fabrics, Knitted, Mens and BoysD 3784 Bathrobe and Dressing Gown Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD
38、4154 Beachwear and Sport Shirt Fabrics, Knitted and Woven, Mens and BoysD 4037 Bedspread Fabrics, Woven, Knitted, or FlockedD 4235 Blouse and Dress Fabrics, Knitted, Womens and GirlsD 4233 Brassiere Fabrics, Knitted and Woven, Womens and GirlsD 4232 Career Apparel Fabrics, Dress and Vocational, Mens
39、 and WomensD 3995 Career Apparel Fabrics, Knitted, Dress and Vocational, Mens and WomensD 3781 Coat Fabrics, Knitted Rainwear and All-Purpose, Water-Repellent, Mens and BoysD 3600 Coat Fabrics, Woven Rainwear and All-Purpose, Water-Repellent, Mens and Boys (Discontinued 1988Replaced bySpecification
40、D 3779)D 3779 Coat Fabrics, Woven Rainwear and All-Purpose, Water-Repellent, Womens and GirlsD 4769 Comforter Fabrics, Woven and Warp KnittedD 4116 Corset-Girdle Combination Fabrics, Knitted and Woven, Womens and GirlsD 4109 Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop Coat Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD 4
41、118 Coverall, Dungaree, Overall and Shop Coat Fabrics, Woven, WomensD 4152 Dish, Huck, and Terry Bath Towel Fabrics, Woven, InstitutionalD 4038 Dress and Blouse Fabrics, Woven, Womens and GirlsD 3778 Dress Coat Fabrics, Drycleanable Woven, Womens and GirlsD 4115 Dress Glove Fabrics, Knitted and Wove
42、n, Womens and GirlsD 3477 Dress Shirt Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD 4119 Dress Shirt Fabrics, Knitted, Mens and BoysD 3782 Dress Suit Fabrics and Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trouser Fabrics, Knitted, Mens and BoysD 3780 Dress Suit Fabrics and Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trouser Fabrics, Woven,
43、Mens and BoysD 3562 Dress Topcoat and Dress Overcoat Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD 4522 Feather-Filled and Down-Filled ProductsD 3783 Flat Lining Fabrics, Woven, for Mens and Boys ApparelD 4114 Flat Lining Fabrics, Woven, for Womens and Girls ApparelD 4153 Handkerchief Fabrics, Woven, Mens, Womens,
44、 and ChildrensD 3993 Household Blanket Fabrics, Woven, Thermal, Flocked, Nonwoven, and KnittedD 3691 Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics, Woven, Lace, and KnitD 4111 Household and Institutional, Napery and Tablecloth Fabrics, WovenD 3821 Household Kitchen and Bath Towel Fabrics, Woven TerryD 4036
45、Household Pillowcase, Bed Sheet, and Crib Sheet Fabrics, Woven and KnitD 4035 Necktie and Scarf Fabrics, KnittedD 3785 Necktie and Scarf Fabrics, WovenD 3655 Overcoat and Jacket Fabrics, Sliver Knitted, Mens and WomensD 3819 Pajama Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD 4234 Robe, Negligee, Nightgown, Pajam
46、a, Slip, and Lingerie Fabrics, Knitted, Womens and GirlsD 4117 Robe, Negligee, Nightgown, Pajama, Slip, and Lingerie Fabrics, Woven, Womens and GirlsD 3692 Selection of Zippers for Care-Labeled Apparel and Household FurnishingsD 4113 Slipcover Fabrics, WovenD 4156 Sportswear Fabrics, Knitted, Womens
47、 and GirlsD 4155 Sportswear, Shorts, Slacks, and Suiting Fabrics, Woven, Womens and GirlsD 3782 Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trouser Fabrics, Dress Suit Fabrics, Knitted, Mens and BoysD 3996 Swimwear Fabrics, Knit, Mens, Womens, and ChildrensD 3994 Swimwear Fabrics, WovenD 4112 Umbrella Fabrics, Wo
48、venD 3820 Underwear Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD 3690 Upholstery Fabrics, Indoor, Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-CoatedD 4771 Upholstery Fabrics, Knitted, for Indoor UseD 3597 Upholstery Fabrics, WovenPlain, Tufted, or FlockedD 3657 Zipper DimensionsD 4465 Zippers for Denim DungareesAFor a current and
49、complete list, refer to the current editions of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vols 07.01 and 07.02.D393807310.2 The worksheet shall make provision for inclusion of allcharacteristics of the product that are important to the con-sumer, purchaser, or supplier; including but not limited to thoselisted in Section 7 of this guide.10.3 The form shall show the performance requirements forthe predetermined properties decided upon by those using thisguide.10.4 When completed, the form shall show the evaluationassign
