1、BRITISH STANDARD BS 5742:1989 Specification for Textile labels requiring to be washed and/or dry cleaned UDC 677.027.85 03:677.074.1:.004.14:620.1BS5742:1989 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Textile and Clothing Standards Policy Committee, was published under th
2、e authority of the Board of BSI and comes intoeffecton 30June1989 BSI 04-1999 First published, December 1979 First revision June 1989 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference TCM/7 Draft for comment 87/41572 DC ISBN 0 580 17051 9 Committees responsible fo
3、r this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Textiles and Clothing Standards Policy Committee (TCM/-) to Technical Committee TCM/7, upon which the following bodies were represented: British Narrow Fabrics Association British Polyolefin Textiles Association Co
4、nsumer Policy Committee of BSI Home Laundering Consultative Council Man-made Fibres Producers Committee Ministry of Defence SATRA Footwear Technology Centre Society of Dyers and Colourists Textile Institute Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date of issue CommentsBS5742:1989 BSI 04-1999 i
5、Contents Page Committees responsible Inside front cover Foreword ii 1 Scope 1 2 General-purpose labels 1 3 Labels for heavy-duty use 1 4 Sampling 2 Appendix A Method of test for colour fastness to washing 3 Appendix B Method of test for colour fastness to dry cleaning 3 Appendix C Method of test for
6、 colour fastness to rubbing 3 Appendix D Method of test for colour fastness to washing in the presence of sodium hypochlorite 3 Appendix E Method of test for colour fastness to perspiration 3 Appendix F Adhesion after washing and dry cleaning 4 Table 1 Colour-fastness requirements for general-purpos
7、e labels 1 Table 2 Colour-fastness requirements for heavy-duty labels 2 Table 3 Washing procedures 3 Publications referred to Inside back coverBS5742:1989 ii BSI 04-1999 Foreword This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Textiles and Clothing Standards Policy Committee. It i
8、s a revision of BS5742:1979, which is withdrawn. The principal change introduced by this revision is the inclusion of an additional grade of labels for heavy-duty use, based on the Ministry of Defence Specification number UK/SC 4528 “Requirements for the labelling of garments”. The care labelling sy
9、mbols have been revised to agree with BS2747:1986. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obl
10、igations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, page i and ii, pages 1 to 4, an inside back cover and a back cover. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
11、theinside front cover.BS5742:1989 BSI 04-1999 1 1 Scope This British Standard specifies the materials, design and method of application of labels and name tapes for garments and other made-up textile articles. It also specifies the colour-fastness requirements of the markings on garment labels and n
12、ame tapes when subjected to methods for washing, rubbing, dry cleaning, washing in the presence of sodium hypochlorite, and perspiration. Requirements are given for both general-purpose and heavy-duty products. NOTE 1The term “labels” hereafter in this standard covers both labels and name tapes. NOT
13、E 2The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover. 2 General-purpose labels 2.1 Materials and design The materials shall be composed of fibres and colours that will withstand the washing and ironing temperatures given in the care instructions on the a
14、rticle. For coloured labels, the colour fastness of the ground fabric of the label shall be not less than that of the markings. NOTE 1The degree of dimensional stability in relation to washing and dry cleaning is not specified, but should be subject to agreement between the vendor and the purchaser.
15、 For labels that are overprinted, e.g. with reference numbers, sizes, etc.applied as a separate operation, the overprinted parts of the design shall be colour fast to the washing and dry-cleaning tests described inAppendix A,Appendix B,Appendix C, Appendix D andAppendix E. NOTE 2The following types
16、of labels are available: a) printed fabric labels comprising printed legends on various woven or suitable nonwoven base fabrics, e.g. cotton, viscose, cellulose acetate, polyamide and polyester, which can be of either selvedge or slit fabric construction and may additionally be coated or impregnated
17、; and b) woven labels in which the legend is woven into the base fabric and similarly comprising cotton, viscose, cellulose acetate, polyamide and polyester. 2.2 Method of application The label shall be sewn to the article. The edges of the label shall be turned in unless it is made from a material
18、that will not fray or has a fused edge. NOTEIt is recommended that labels are pre-shrunk, if labels are not pre-shrunk, it is recommended that they should not be sewn all round. 2.3 Colour fastness The colour fastness of the markings (and of the ground fabric of the label, if it is coloured) shall c
19、omply with the minimum requirements ofTable 1. All original details of the markings shall be legible after the treatments specified in Appendix A, Appendix B,Appendix C,Appendix D and Appendix E. 3 Labels for heavy-duty use NOTEThese labels are intended for Ministry of Defence use. 3.1 Materials and
20、 design The materials used shall comply with2.1 and shall contain no filling that would be removed by washing or dry cleaning. 3.2 Method of application Labels shall be either sewn to the article or self-adhesive. If self-adhesive labels are used they shall be of the heat-activatable type and the ad
21、hesion between label and garment fabric shall be such that no bubbling or delamination occurs when subjected to the washing and adhesion tests inAppendix F. Self-adhesive labels shall be attached to the garment by ironing or using a heated press. 3.3 Method of marking Information shall be marked on
22、the label (or, where specified as an option, directly on to the garment) by one of the following methods. a) Printing directly on to the label or garment. b) Weaving the details integrally into the label. c) Combination of a) and b). d) Transfer printing, i.e. where the details are printed initially
23、 on to a removable release-coated paper and are transferred by heat and pressure to the label or (where specified) directly on to the garment. NOTEThe information to be given by the marking will normally be given in the garment specification or purchase description and/or the contract. Table 1 Colou
24、r-fastness requirements for general-purpose labels Agency Numerical ratings (minima) Method of test Change in colour Staining Washing Dry cleaning Rubbing (dry) Rubbing (wet) Washing in the presence of sodium hypochlorite Perspiration 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D App
25、endix EBS5742:1989 2 BSI 04-1999 The colour fastness of the markings, and of the ground fabric of the label, if it is coloured, shall comply with the minimum requirements given inTable 2. All original details of the markings shall be legible after testing in accordance with Appendix A, Appendix B,Ap
26、pendix C andAppendix D. 4 Sampling Samples shall be taken according to BS6001-2 at an acceptable quality level (AQL) of0.5% The batch size shall be2000m. NOTEA batch is a definite quantity of some commodity produced under conditions which are presumed uniform. Table 2 Colour-fastness requirements fo
27、r heavy-duty labels Agency Numerical ratings (minima) Method of test Change in colour Staining Washing Dry cleaning Rubbing (dry) Rubbing (wet) Washing in the presence of sodium hypochlorite 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix DBS5742:1989 BSI 04-1999 3 Appendix A Method of test
28、for colour fastness to washing A.1 Preparation of specimen Stitch the label to a cotton adjacent fabric of size40mm 100mm with the face side of the label upper-most. Cover half the label with a piece of white flat filament polyamide6 fabric or other appropriate adjacent fabric as specified in BS1006
29、. Should the label exceed40mm 100mm cut it into appropriate size segments to be individually tested. 1) A.2 Washing procedures Test the composite specimen in accordance with the appropriate method specified inTable 3. Table 3 Washing procedures A.3 Assessment of colour fastness Assess the markings a
30、nd, in the case of dyed labels, the ground fabric for change in colour and assess the covering adjacent fabric for degree of staining with the grey scales given in BS1006-A02 and BS 1006-A03. Appendix B Method of test for colour fastness to dry cleaning B.1 Preparation of specimen Prepare the specim
31、en as detailed inA.1 except do not use covering fabric. B.2 Dry-cleaning procedure Test the specimen in accordance with the method described in BS1006, section D01. B.3 Assessment of colour fastness Assess the markings and, in the case of dyed labels, the ground fabric for change in colour with the
32、grey scale given in BS1006-A02. Appendix C Method of test for colour fastness to rubbing C.1 Preparation of specimen Stitch or fuse the label to a cotton adjacent fabric of size50mm 220mm. The specimen shall consist of one or more labels up to the length of50mm 220mm. C.2 Test procedure Test the spe
33、cimen in accordance with the method described in BS1006, section X12. C.3 Assessment of colour fastness Assess the undyed cotton fabric for staining with the grey scale (see BS1006-A03). Appendix D Method of test for colour fastness to washing in the presence of sodium hypochlorite D.1 Preparation o
34、f specimen Prepare the specimen as detailed inA.1. D.2 Test procedure Wash the specimen in accordance with the method described in BS1006, section C06, test D3S. D.3 Assessment of colour fastness Assess the markings and, in the case of dyed labels, the ground fabric for change in colour and assess t
35、he covering adjacent fabric for degree of staining with the grey scales given in BS1006-A02 and BS 1006-A03. Appendix E Method of test for colour fastness to perspiration E.1 Preparation of specimen Prepare the specimen as detailed inA.1. E.2 Test procedure Test the specimen in accordance with the m
36、ethod described in BS1006, section E04. E.3 Assessment of colour fastness Assess the markings and, in the case of dyed labels, the ground fabric for change in colour and assess the covering adjacent fabric for degree of staining with the grey scales given in BS1006-A02 and BS 1006-A03. 1) As some la
37、bels are smaller than40mm 100mm it may be necessary to use several of them or to reduce the size of the adjacent fabrics. Designation shown on care label (see BS 2747:1986) Method of test BS 1006, section C05 BS 1006, section C04 All other symbols, including handwash BS 1006, section C03BS5742:1989
38、4 BSI 04-1999 Appendix F Adhesion after washing and dry cleaning NOTEThis method is applicable only to self-adhesive labels. If that part of the garment to which the label is to be fused is composed of cotton, the specimens used for the fastness to washing and dry-cleaning tests described inAppendix
39、 A andAppendix B may be used for the assessment of adhesion. In other cases, specimens of labels fused to the appropriate garment material shall be prepared and shall be subjected to the following tests: a) the washing treatment described in Appendix A; b) the dry-cleaning treatment described inAppe
40、ndix B. After the washing and dry-cleaning treatments inspect the specimens for signs of delamination or bubbling.BS5742:1989 BSI 04-1999 Publications referred to BS 1006, Methods of test for colour fastness of textiles and leather 2) . BS 2747, Code of practice for textile care labelling. BS 6001,
41、Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes. BS 6001-2, Specification for sampling plans indexed by limiting quality (LQ) for isolated lot inspection. 2) Including Section A02 “Grey scale for assessing change in colour” and Section A03 Grey scale for assessing staining (including half-steps), b
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