1、Designation: D3938 13Standard Guide forDetermining or Confirming Care Instructions for Appareland Other Textile Products1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3938; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the
2、 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 guide may be used to determine and confirm theappropriate care label instructions for apparel, piece goo
3、ds, 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 an
4、d 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-priate s
6、afety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD3136 Terminology Relating to Care Labeling for Apparel,Textile, Home Furnishing, and Leather Products2.2 AATCC Methods:T
7、echnical 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 3, 1
8、972, 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 D3136.3.1.1 The following terms are relevant to this standard: careinstructions,
9、 main components.3.2 For all other terms are related to textiles, refer toTerminology D123.3.3 Definitions:3.3.1 For definitions of other textile terms used in this guide,refer to Terminology D123. For definitions of terms related tocare instructions, refer to Terminology D3136.4. Significance and U
10、se4.1 This is a guide to help a manufacturer distributor, orimporter establish a reasonable basis for care information.4.2 The manufacturer, distributor, or importer shouldpossess, prior to sale, reliable evidence that the product was notharmed when refurbished reasonably often according to theinstr
11、uctions.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 products will1Thi
12、s 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, 2013. Published January 2013. Originallyapproved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D3938 07. DOI:10.1520/D3938-13.2
13、For 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 American Association of Textile Chemists and C
14、olorists, P.O.Box 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 (
15、Quebec) K1A OS9.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1perform in an acceptable manner when the care instructions onthe label are followed.4.4 Refurbished products are evaluated against previouslyselected product performance
16、specifications to determinewhether the products can be refurbished successfully byfollowing the instructions on the care label.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 includ
17、e setting minimum 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,
18、 or other performance 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 complet
19、ed textile product.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
20、 the purchaser 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
21、specificationsfor 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 c
22、aused by incompatible 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 relate
23、d to the handof fabrics listed in Annex A3 of Terminology D123.7.3 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
24、and loss or 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 Ch
25、ange in appearance 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 dur
26、able press, 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
27、of textile 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 determ
28、ination consider 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 th
29、e product characteristics 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 perf
30、ormance specification 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 spec
31、ified in the 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 foun
32、d in the current edition ofthe Technical Manual of the American Association of TextileChemists and Colorists.D3938 1328.6 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 appa
33、ratus and materials 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 ca
34、repractice shall be used to evaluate the product.9. Evaluation9.1 Make all evaluations on the refurbished product.9.2 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
35、and supplier 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
36、 purchaserand 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
37、 use withease and with full understanding.10.2 The worksheet shall make provision for inclusion of allcharacteristics of the product that are important to theconsumer, purchaser, or supplier; including but not limited tothose listed in Section 7 of this guide.10.3 The form shall show the performance
38、 requirements forthe predetermined properties decided upon by those using thisguide.10.4 When completed, the form shall show the evaluationassigned to each performance characteristic for each sample.11. Conformance11.1 If any sample fails to show an acceptable performancewith respect to any of the p
39、reviously designated characteristics,it shall be deemed unsatisfactory.TABLE 1 Some ASTM Performance Specifications and Practices for Fabrics and Textile ProductsAD4847 Awning and Canopy Fabrics, WovenD4154 Beachwear and Sport Shirt Fabrics, Knitted and Woven, Mens and BoysD4037 Bedspread Fabrics, W
40、oven, Knitted, or FlockedD4235 Blouse and Dress Fabrics, Knitted, Womens and GirlsD4232 Career Apparel Fabrics, Dress and Vocational, Mens and WomensD3995 Career Apparel Fabrics, Knitted, Dress and Vocational, Mens and WomensD3600 Coat Fabrics, Woven Rainwear and All-Purpose, Water-Repellent, Mens a
41、nd Boys (Discontinued 1988Replaced bySpecification D3779)D4116 Corset-Girdle Combination Fabrics, Knitted and Woven, Womens and GirlsD4109 Coverall, Dungaree, Overall, and Shop Coat Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD4118 Coverall, Dungaree, Overall and Shop Coat Fabrics, Woven, WomensD4115 Dress Glove F
42、abrics, Knitted and Woven, Womens and GirlsD3477 Dress Shirt Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD4119 Dress Shirt Fabrics, Knitted, Mens and BoysD3782 Dress Suit Fabrics and Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trouser Fabrics, Knitted, Mens and BoysD3780 Dress Suit Fabrics and Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trou
43、ser Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD3562 Dress Topcoat and Dress Overcoat Fabrics, Woven, Mens and BoysD4522 Feather-Filled and Down-Filled ProductsD3783 Flat Lining Fabrics, Woven, for Mens and Boys ApparelD4114 Flat Lining Fabrics, Woven, for Womens and Girls ApparelD4153 Handkerchief Fabrics, Woven
44、, Mens, Womens, and ChildrensD3691 Household Curtain and Drapery Fabrics, Woven, Lace, and KnitD4111 Household and Institutional, Napery and Tablecloth Fabrics, WovenD4035 Necktie and Scarf Fabrics, KnittedD3785 Necktie and Scarf Fabrics, WovenD3655 Overcoat and Jacket Fabrics, Sliver Knitted, Mens
45、and WomensD3692 Selection of Zippers for Care-Labeled Apparel and Household FurnishingsD4113 Slipcover Fabrics, WovenD4156 Sportswear Fabrics, Knitted, Womens and GirlsD4155 Sportswear, Shorts, Slacks, and Suiting Fabrics, Woven, Womens and GirlsD3782 Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trouser Fabrics, D
46、ress Suit Fabrics, Knitted, Mens and BoysD3996 Swimwear Fabrics, Knit, Mens, Womens, and ChildrensD3994 Swimwear Fabrics, WovenD4112 Umbrella Fabrics, WovenD3690 Upholstery Fabrics, Indoor, Vinyl-Coated and Urethane-CoatedD4771 Upholstery Fabrics, Knitted, for Indoor UseD3597 Upholstery Fabrics, Wov
47、enPlain, Tufted, or FlockedD3657 Zipper DimensionsD4465 Zippers for Denim DungareesAFor a current and complete list, refer to the current editions of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vols 07.01 and 07.02.D3938 13311.2 The overall appearance of the sample should be con-sidered as well as the indivi
48、dual characteristics.11.3 If the item fails to meet specified levels ofperformance, the care label instructions or the merchandiseshall be changed to meet the specified level of performance andthe care label instructions reconfirmed.11.3.1 When the purchaser and supplier have agreed uponspecific req
49、uirements for the characteristics that are to beconsidered, apparel and other textile products that fail to meetthese requirements may be rejected. Rejection should bereported to the supplier in writing. In case of disagreement withresults of the test, the seller may request for a retest.12. Report12.1 State that the items were tested as directed in the testmethods used. Describe the textile product tested.12.2 Report the following information:12.2.1 Objective of the testing.12.2.2 Description and identification of product(s).12.2
