ASTM_D_3136_-_14e1.pdf

Designation:D3136141Standard Terminology Relating toCare Labeling for Apparel,Textile,Home Furnishing,andLeather Products1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3136;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in 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.1NOTEThe term“dry cleaning”was added editorially in September 2016.1.Scope1.1 This standard is a compilation of terminology developedby Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling that is 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 instructions on labels that are to be attachedto apparel,textile,home furnishing,and leather productsaccording to the Federal Trade Commissions regulation 16CFR,Part 423(See 2.3).1.3 These terms,definitions and descriptions employ com-mon meanings for the care instructions required to be on textileproducts sold in the U.S.1.4 This terminology is unique to the care of textile andleather products as the meanings are often expressed in phrasesfor care processes related to home-type washers,dryers,dryingtechniques and those for professional care.1.5 For definitions of other textile terms,see TerminologyD123.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD1230 Test Method for Flammability of Apparel TextilesD5489 Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions onTextile Products2.2 AATCC Standard:3AATCC Technical Manual,Monograph M6 Standardizationof Home Laundry Test Conditions,current edition2.3 Federal Document:416 CFR,Part 423 Federal Trade Commission Amendmentto Trade Regulation Rule Concerning Care Labeling ofTextile Wearing Apparel,and Certain Piece Goods,cur-rent amendment published3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:bleach,nin care of textiles,a product for brightening andaiding the removal 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 directionswhich 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 textileitems.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 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.1This terminology is under the jurisdiction of Committee D13 on Textiles and isthe direct responsibility of Subcommittee D13.62 on Labeling.Current edition approved May 15,2014.Published June 2014.Originallyapproved in 1972.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D3136 131.DOI:10.1520/D3136-14E01.2For 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 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists(AATCC),One Davis Dr.,P.O.Box 12215,Research Triangle Park,NC 27709-2215,www.aatcc.org.4Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,www.gpo.govCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 DISCUSSIONThe process employs appropriate equipment,materialsand 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 solution,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,rinsed,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.consum