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National Textile and Apparel Usage Instruction Graphic Symbols (Excerpt)

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2010-10-12 16:30

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This standard refers to the adoption of international standard 150 / DP 3758 / 5
"150 Recommendations for Graphic Symbols for Textile and Apparel Care Instructions."
1. Subject Content and Scope of Application.
This standard specifies the graphic symbols and their meanings for textile and apparel care instructions, providing a basis for manufacturers to prepare care instructions and offering care information to consumers and relevant social service departments.
2. Referenced Standards
GB 3291 Textile Terminology (General Part of Textile Materials and Products)
3. Terms
3.1 Textile
A general term for textile industrial products that have undergone processes such as weaving, printing, or copying, which can be used directly or require further processing. Examples include yarn, thread, rope, fabric, towels, sheets, carpets, socks, tablecloths, etc. (see GB 3291 - 1.1.3).
3.2 Washing
Placing textiles or apparel in a water container for washing. Washing includes the following operations: soaking, pre-washing, regular washing (usually with heating, mechanical action, and detergent addition), and rinsing. Dehydration, i.e., spinning or wringing during or after washing. Washing can be done by machine or by hand.
3.3 Chlorine Bleaching
Using chlorine bleach in aqueous solution before, during, or after washing to improve whiteness and remove stains.
3.4 Ironing
Using appropriate tools and equipment to iron textiles or apparel to restore their shape and appearance.
3.5 Dry Cleaning
Washing textiles or apparel with organic solvents, including necessary stain removal, rinsing, dehydration, and drying.
3.6 Drying After Washing
Removing residual moisture from textiles or apparel after washing. If spinning or wringing is not suitable, drip drying can be done directly.
4. Basic Graphic Symbols
4.1 There are five basic graphic symbols for textile and apparel care instructions, see Table 1.
5. Application and Requirements of Graphic Symbols
5.1 Placement of Graphic Symbols
Graphic symbols can be directly printed or woven on textiles, or made into labels by weaving, printing, or other methods, and attached to textiles, apparel (including decorations, buttons, zippers, linings, etc.), and their packaging by sewing, hanging, or pasting as needed.
5.2 Arrangement of Graphic Symbols
Graphic symbols should be arranged in the order of washing, chlorine bleaching, ironing, dry cleaning, and drying after washing. Necessary graphic symbols can be selected according to the performance and requirements of the textile or apparel.
5.3 Color of Graphic Symbols
Graphic symbols directly printed or woven on textiles should be clearly visible against the background color. Label backgrounds are generally white, with graphic symbols in black. The symbol "x" can also be red to make it more prominent. Graphic symbols on the same care instruction should use the same color. Graphic symbols should remain clear and easily distinguishable.
6. Supplementary Descriptive Terms
When graphic symbols are insufficient, supplementary descriptive terms can be used. See Appendix A for supplementary descriptive terms.
7. Others
For export products, if there are additional requirements for graphic symbols, they can be implemented according to agreements.