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GROUPEM ENT INT E RNAT I ONAL D’ETIQUETAGE
POUR L’ENTRETIEN DE S T E X T I LE S

The International Association for Textile Care Labelling, thod of operation, but they should adhere in all re-
GINETEX ( Groupement International d’Etique­ tage spects to these internationally agreed symbols and
pour l’Entretien des Textiles ), which represents the technical regulations and to decisions taken at the
textile producing and retailing industries and other in- GINETEX level. The GINETEX symbols are also the
terested organisations concerned in textile care in dif- origin of the intenational standard EN ISO 3758 “Tex-
ferent countries has devised an internationally appli- tiles – Care Labelling Code using Symbols”. These
cable care labelling system for textiles based on standards are the result of an agreement between
symbols or pictograms. The essential technical ele- GINETEX as the owner of the trademarks and ISO
ments for its implementation are contained in these ( International Standardization Organization ).
technical regulations.
This document in English, Version 8, is the reference for
The combination of the five basic pictograms used is all existing translations.
covered by a number of international trademarks
which are registered with the WIPO ( World Intellectual
Property Organisation ) among them No. 211.247, No.
492.423 and No. 849.320. The right to use these
trademarks has been given to the national member
bodies of GINE TEX. These national organisations
are independent as regards their structure and me-

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D EFINITONS AND DE S CRI PT I ON

01 SCOPE AND PURPOSE 08 05 CARE LABELLING CODE 23

01.1 IMPLEMENTATION AND TRANSITION PERIOD 08 06 LABELS 24

02 DEFINITIONS 09 06.1 PRINCIPLES 24

03 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 06.2 TESTING AND REQUIREMENTS 24

03.1 BASIC SYMBOLS 10 06.2.1 INTRODUCTION 24

03.2 ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIVES 11 06.2.2 WASHABILITY REQUIREMENTS 24

03.3 MINIMAL SIZE OF SYMBOL ROW 12 06.2.3 BLEACHING TREATMENT 24

03.4 PROTECTED INTERSPACES 13 06.2.4 IRONING REQUIREMENTS 25

03.5 RELATIVE DIMENSION OF SYMBOLS 14 06.2.5 PROFESSIONAL TEXTILE CARE 25

03.6 RELATIVE DISTANCES BETWEEN THE SYMBOLS 16 06.2.6 FASTNESS TO RUBBING 25

03.7 COMBINATION OF PICTOGRAM FOR SYMBOLS AND LABELS 18 06.2.7 FASTNESS TO PERSPIRATION 25

04 SYMBOLS 20 06.3 POSITION OF THE LABEL ON CLOTHES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES 25

04.1 WASHING 20 07 USE OF SYMBOLS 28

04.2 BLEACHING 20

04.3 DRYING 21

04.4 IRONING AND PRESSING 22

04.5 PROFESSIONAL TEXTILE CARE 2

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08 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 29 08.6 PROFESSIONAL TEXTILE CARE 41

08.1 PRELIMINARY NOTE 29 08.6.1 COLOUR FASTNESS 41

08.2. WASHING 31 08.6.1.1 INTRODUCTION 41

08.2.1 COLOUR FASTNESS 31 08.6.1.2 TEST METHODS AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM FASTNESS RATES 41

08.2.1.1 INTRODUCTION 31 08.6.2 APPEARANCE 41

08.2.1.2 TEST METHODS AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM FASTNESS RATES 31 08.6.2.1 INTRODUCTION 41

08.2.2 APPEARANCE 33 08.6.2.2 TEST METHODS 42

08.2.2.1 INTRODUCTION 33 08.6.2.3 PROCESS CONDITIONS 42

08.2.2.2 TEST METHODS 33 09 LIST OF STANDARDS 46

08.3 BLEACHING 35 09.1 COLOUR FASTNESS 46

08.4 TUMBLE DRYING 36 09.2 TEST FOR OTHER CRITERIA THAN COLOUR FASTNESS 47

08.4.1 GENERAL REMARKS 36 10 LIST OF MENTIONED CHEMICALS 48

08.4.2 GUIDELINES 36 11 CLEVERCARE.INFO – USE OF THE SUSTAINABLE LOGO 49

08.4.2.1 PRINCIPALS, BASIC RULES 36 RECOMMENDED TESTING INSTITUTES 50

08.4.2.2 POTENTIAL CAUSES OF DAMAGE PRODUCED BY TUMBLE DRYING 36

08.4.2.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SYMBOL SELECTION 38

8.4.3 NATURAL DRYING 38

8.5 IRONING 40

08.5.1 COLOUR FASTNESS 40

08.5.2 APPEARANCE 40

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The care labelling system is intended to supply con- The GINETEX symbols should be mentioned on the Within the scope of these technical regulations the Drying: A process carried out on textiles articles af-
sumers and textile companies with correct information care label in the following order: following definitions apply: ter washing to remove residual water ( or moisture ).
of the care treatment of textile products, so that the Tumble Drying after Washing: A process carried
processes indicated on the label will avoid any irre- washing TE XTI LE ARTI CLE S out on textile articles after washing and hydro-ex-
versible damage of the product. bleaching Yarn, piece goods and made-up articles containing tracting, with the intention of removing residual
drying at least 80% by mass, textile materials, including water by treatment with hot air in rotating drum.
The purpose of the technical regulations is to facilitate ironing any non-textile material present such as buttons, Natural Drying after Washing: A process carried
the selection of the correct care labels by the textile professional textile care trims, fasteners, fixed leather and small fur parts. out on textile articles after washing, with the inten-
and garments industries, or by retailers. The regula- tion of removing residual water by line drying or
tions also will help garment manufacturers in choosing Care instructions should be permanently and visibly SYMBOL drip drying or flat drying and if appropriate com-
the combination of components of a made-up article. indicated on textile articles, except in the case of very Design symbolising care treatments bined with drying in the shade.
small articles, where the use of a label would be detri- Ironing and Pressing: A process carried out on the
The following care treatments are covered by the mental to the product, yarns, fabrics, etc. or for home- TRE ATME NTS article to restore its shape and appearance by
G I N E TE X system: washing, bleaching, drying, iron- made goods. Washing: A process designed to clean textile arti- means of an appropriate appliance using heat,
ing and professional textile care. cles in an aqueous bath. Washing includes some pressure and possibly steam.
01.1 IM P LEM EN TAT IO N or all of the following operations in relevant combi- Professional Textile Care: Professional dry clean-
The application of care labels is voluntary unless com- A N D T RA N S IT IO N P ERIO D S nations: Soaking, pre-washing and main washing ing and professional wet cleaning, excluding com-
pulsory by national law or regulation. If however care ( carried out usually with heating, mechanical action mercial laundering.
labels are applied GINETEX decisions and technical Each new version of the Technical Booklet is imple- and in the presence of detergents ), rinsing and wa- Professional Dry Cleaning: A process for cleaning
regulations should be strictly observed. To minimise mented by the GINETEX Governing Body. For adap- ter extraction by spinning or wringing performed textile articles by means of treatment in any sol-
misunderstandings, care labelling should be applied tations and principal changes a transition period of during and / or after the end of the previous process- vents ( excluding a treatment in water ) normally
uniformly throughout GINETEX member countries two years applies starting from the date of the imple- es. These operations may be totally or partially used for dry cleaning by professionals. This pro-
and beyond to other countries. By this is meant the mentation by the GINETEX Governing Body given in carried out by machine or by hand. cess consists of cleaning, rinsing, spinning. It is
number of symbols, the shape, the sequence and the the footer of each page. Exporters are asked to check Bleaching: A process carried out in an aqueous followed by appropriate drying and restorative fin-
places where labels are attached to made-up textiles. the special requirements in the respective countries medium before, during or after the washing pro- ishing procedures.
Furthermore the interpretation of the technical rules, and label accordingly. cess, requiring the use of an oxidising agent in- Professional Wet Cleaning: A process for cleaning
the care treatment levels and the way these are indi- cluding either chlorine or oxygen / non chlorine textile articles in water by professionals using spe-
cated in the care symbols must also be regarded. products for the purpose of improving soil and cial technology ( cleaning, rinsing and spinning ),
stain removal and / or improving whiteness. detergents and additives to minimise adverse ef-
All indications given refer to maximum severity of Chlorine Bleach: An agent that releases hypochlo- fects. It is followed by appropriate drying and re-
treatments the consumer can use without damaging rite ions in solution, e.g. sodium hypochlorite. storative finishing procedures.
the article. Underlabelling should be avoided. Oxygen / non-chlorine Bleach: An agent that releas-
es a peroxygen species in solution. Oxygen bleach
products encompass a wide range of different ac-
tivated and non-activated bleaching species
which vary in their activity. A bleach activator is an
agent that initiates bleaching to occur in lower wa-
ter temperatures.

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03 DESCRIPTION OF T HE
SYM BOLS

03.1 BA S IC S Y M BO L S 03.2 ADDI TI ONAL DE SCRI PTI VE S
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION

The care labelling system is based on five basic sym- This symbol gives information about the In combination with these five basic symbols addition- The bar underneath the wash tub char-
bols with additional distinguishing descriptions, e.g. possibility and the kind of a domestic al descriptive are used for a further description of the acterises a milder treatment which may
bars, dots, letters, ciphers or the St. Andrew’s cross washing process by machine or by hand. care treatment. be achieved by a reduction of mechani-
to express recommendations for correct care treat- The ciphers in the washing tub specify cal action, of washing time, by higher
ments without the use of language. the maximum temperature in °C which Relative dimensions of symbols and the additional de- water levels, smaller loads, a cool down
must not be exceeded. A hand in the scriptives are laid down in Figure 3. Relative distances or combinations thereof and reduced
tub means that only a mild wash treat- between the symbols is given in Figure 4. Combination spinning. The bar underneath the pro-
ment by hand is possible. Note: be aware of pictograms for symbols and labels are presented in fessional tex­tile care symbol ( profes-
that the test method is a simulated hand Figure 5. sional dry and wet cleaning ) indicates a
wash program. milder care treat­ment with reduced me-
chanical action, lower moisture content
The triangle is an indication for a bleach- of the solvent bath or a reduced clean-
ing process. ing and / or drying temperature or com-
binations thereof and spinning.
This symbol specifies information on the
po­ssibility of domestic drying. The circle The double bar describes a very mild
inside the square specifies the drying in washing or cleaning cycle
a domestic tumble dryer. It is not meant
for drying in commercial laundries or dry The number of dots indicates the seve-
cleaning units. The dots within the circle rity as regards to temperature of the iro-
in the square specify the temperature ning and tumble drying treatment. They
setting during drying. The line( s ) inside also give information about the possibility
the square symbolize natural drying af- of steaming during ironing and pressing.
ter a washing process.
The diagonal cross ( St. Andrew’s cross )
This symbol specifies ironing or pressing. superimposed on any of the basic sym-
The dots within it give the maximum bols means that the treatment repre-
ironing or pressing temperatures. sented by it shall not be used.

The circle gives information on the pos-

sibility of professional dry or wet clean-
ing. The letters within the circle specify
the solvents that can be used.

The relative dimensions of the basic pi­

cto­­grams are given in figure 3.

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03.3 M IN IM A L S IZ E O F 03.4 PROTE CTE D I NTE RSPACE S
SYMBOL ROW
For placements in connection with additional graphi-
The symbol row consists of the five basic symbols in the cal elements, fonts, edges or pictures minimum pro-
1
given order of washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and tected interspaces are to be kept. Special attention is
professional textile care without specific contents. To to be given to these interspaces as well as to a mea- 1
ensure an appropriate recognition and legibility, the ningful integration of the symbols in view of the re- 1
symbols should if possible not fall below the minimum spective media.
width of 10 Millimeters, the “registered trademark sym-
bol” not included. The height and / or width of the drying symbol define
10 mm the minimum interspaces around the symbol row. The
Whenever possible, the symbols have to be used in a height of the symbol defines the interspace above and
larger version. ( Figure 1 ) under the symbol row. The with the interspaces right
1 1 1
and left of the symbol row. ( Figure 2 )

20 mm

1
30 mm

F IGU RE 1 T H E S Y M BO L RO W AND I TS FI GURE 2 THE SYMBOL AND I T S

M IN IM A L S IZE I NTE RSPACE S

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O F S Y M BO L S

The logical structure of the symbols is based on a syste­

matic and modular system, which simplifies the recon-
149 112
struction and advancement. The fundamental propor- 9
tions define itself through height and width of the
21
equilateral symbol ‘drying’ and correspond to 100 units.
They determine the sizes which can be derived from it. 100 100 12 112
Line strengths and interspaces as well as font sizes
and their position are always subject to the same values. 9 9
9 100
The St. Andrew’s cross is placed vertical and horizontal
centrically over the symbols. 100
140

A cloud login for downloading the correct symbols for

reproductions can be obtained through the GIN ETEX
secretariat; [email protected]

85
130

9
106 100 95
12 56

123 149

F IGU RE 3 RELAT IVE D IM EN S ION

O F S Y M BO LS

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10 22 20 17

03.6 RE L AT IV E D IS TAN C E S B ET W EEN

T H E S Y M BO L S

The row of the care symbols consists of the five basic

symbols in the order of Washing, Bleaching, Drying,
Ironing and Professional Cleaning having no specific 30 18 6
6
denomination. To show this row as a entity, the vertical
and horizontal distance of the single symbol is derived
from the form, size and relation to the next symbol.
Subsequently individual values result. Within the sym-
bol categories, these values remain unchanged and
are fixed sizes.

Within the modular system, different combinations of

the five basic care symbols with specific content are
possible. Their position is given through a predefined
6
concept of the dimensions ( s. figure 4 ) 54 18
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6

FI GURE 4 RE LATI VE DI STANCE S BE TWE E N

THE SYMBOLS

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S Y M BO L S AN D L ABE L S

The registered GINETEX care symbol trademark shows

as a rule 5 symbols in one row. Please make sure it
corresponds with the national law of certain countries
requiring a single row of six or seven symbols.

FI GURE 5 COMBI NATI ON OF PI CTOGRAM FOR

SYMBOLS AND LABE LS

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04 SYM BOLS

04.1 WAS H IN G 04.3 DRYI NG

SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS ADDITIONAL SYMBOLS IN ISO 3758 SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS

maximum temperature 95 °C maximum temperature 70 °C TUMBLE DRYING NATURAL DRYING IN THE SHADE

normal process normal process
tumble drying possible line drying in
normal temperature the shade
maximum temperature 60 °C maximum temperature 50 °C
exhaust temperature max. 80 °C
normal process normal process drip line drying in
tumble drying possible the shade
maximum temperature 60 °C maximum temperature 50 °C
low temperature
mild process mild process
exhaust temperature max. 60 °C flat drying in
the shade
maximum temperature 40 °C
do not tumble dry
normal process
drip flat drying in
04.2 BLEA C H IN G
the shade
maximum temperature 40 °C SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS
mild process
SYMBOLS NO LONGER IN USE (EXCEPT IN THE USA )
NATURAL DRYING *

SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT
maximum temperature 40 °C line drying
very mild process
any bleaching agent
allowed
maximum temperature 30 °C
drip line drying
normal process
only oxygen

non-chlorine bleach allowed
maximum temperature 30 °C
flat drying
mild process
do not bleach


maximum temperature 30 °C
drip flat drying
very mild process SYMBOLS NO LONGER IN USE

hand wash *
maximum temperature 40 °C * With the exception of the sun (  colour fastness
rates ), these treatments cause no irreversible
do not wash damage. If tumble drying is forbidden, it might be
possible to recommend natural drying.
PLEASE NOTE *

The use of the hand wash symbol
shown in the ISO standard 3758
is also accepted.

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L A B EL L I N G
C O D E

04.4 IRO N IN G AN D P RE S S ING 04.5 P RO F ES S IO N A L T EX T ILE C ARE

To facilitate goods exchanges between the textile
SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT
chain and trade, an alphanumeric code known as the
iron at a maximum sole plate PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING PROFESSIONAL WET CLEANING GINCODE was often used before or at the beginning

temperature of 200 °C of the electronic age.
professional dry cleaning in professional wet cleaning
tetrachloroethene and all solvents normal process
iron at a maximum sole plate Because of the changed technological possibilities for
listed for the symbol F,
temperature of 150 °C the reproduction of symbols and the extension of care
normal process * professional wet cleaning
mild process labelling ( natural drying and wet cleaning ) as part of
iron at a maximum sole plate the symbolisation process, the coding system is no
professional dry cleaning in
temperature of 110 °C, Steam iron longer in use.
tetrachloroethene and all solvents professional wet cleaning
may cause irreversible damage
listed for the symbol F, very mild process
mild process *
do not iron do not wet clean

professional dry cleaning in hydro-
carbons (distillation temperature
SYMBOLS NO LONGER IN USE
between 150 °C and 210 °C, flash
point between 38 °C and 70 °C),
normal process *


professional dry cleaning in hydro-
carbons (distillation temperature

between 150 °C and 210 °C, flash
point between 38 °C and 70 °C ),
mild process *

do not dry clean
* There is experimental evidence that the testing re­

sults of the solvent dibutoxymethane ( DBM ) corre­
ADDITIONAL SYMBOL NOT COVERED IN ISO 3758
­spond closely to the one with tetrachloroethene
professional dry cleaning in and cyclosiloxanes ( D5 ) show similar results like
tetrachloroethene and all solvents the hydrocarbon solvents. However there is not yet
listed for the symbol F, an international testing standard published which
very mild process is supporting these facts.

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06 LABELS

06.1 P RIN C IPL E S The following tests and criteria are suggested as a 06.2.4 I RONI NG RE QUI RE ME NTS wet rubbing fastness should not be lower than grey
guide for manufacturers to label, being understood scale number 4. These tests are only required when
TH E C ARE L ABE L that they represent minimum requirements and that The colour fastness test to ironing is made according rubbing on the label may be expected.
shall be made of suitable material with resistance resistance to the most severe conditions, regardless to ISO 105 - X11 at the temperature corresponding to
to the washing and professional cleaning process of actual symbols appearing on the label, is desirable the ironing symbol used on the label. 06.2.7 FASTNE SS TO PE RSPI R AT I O N
indicated on the label whenever the material of the label should permit it.
shall show symbols large enough to be easy to read Change of colour of labels tested to the above tests Colour fastness to perspiration is tested according to
shall be permanently affixed to the textile article in 06.2.2 WA S H A BILIT Y REQ U IREM ENTS should not be lower than grey scale number 4 for any ISO 105 – E04. Change of colour of labels tested to
such a way not to irritate the skin ( see also 6.3 ) of the three test conditions ( dry, damp and wet ) ex- the above tests should not be lower than grey scale
shall be readable throughout the lifetime of the article The colour fastness test to washing is made according cept in the case of a crossed washing symbol, when number 4 both in the alkaline and in the acid solution.
shall be easily located by the consumer and no to ISO 105 – C06 and ISO 105 – C08, except that the the wet procedure may be omitted. These tests are only required when the action of per-
part should be hidden test is carried out on one label stitched with its back to spiration on the label may be expected.
shall not show through the article and spoil its ap- an undyed cotton backing cloth, size 10 cm x 4 cm. 06.2.5 PROFE SSI ONAL TE XTI LE CARE
pearance. Should the label exceed 10 cm x 4 cm, it will be cut into 06.3 POSITION OF LABELS ON CLOTHES
appropriate size segments to be individually tested. The colour fastness test to dry cleaning is made ac- AND TE XTI LE ARTI CLE S
Other forms of information may be combined on the cording to ISO 105 - D01, using the solvents corre-
same label but clearly separated from each other. The method to be used for each symbol is laid down sponding to the symbol appearing on the label, ex- The objective of labelling is to inform the consumer on
Garments consisting of easily separable parts shall be in table 2 of this GINETEX Technical Booklet. Change cept that the test is carried out on one label stitched matters connected to the care of the article when
labelled on each of the parts. There shall be one sin- of colour of labels tested to the above tests should with its back to an undyed cotton backing cloth, size buying and the commercial textile care industries
gle care label on an article even if the different com- not be lower than grey scale number 4. 10 cm x 4 cm. Should the label exceed 10 cm x 4 cm, it when cleaning it. The labels shall be easily detectable
ponents have to carry further information ( for example will be cut into appropriate size segments to be indi- and carefully and permanently affixed. The positioning
fibre content  ). 06.2.3 BLEA C H IN G T REAT M EN T vidually tested. of labels laid down in the table below is recommend-
ed for use whenever possible. Because of differences
06.2 T E S T IN G A N D RE Q U IREM EN T S The colour fastness test to bleaching is made accord- Please note the classification and tests of the new in production methods, materials and demands of
06.2.1 IN T RO D U C T IO N ing to ISO 105 - N01, the oxygen/non-chlorine bleach solvents: Dibutoxymethane ( DBM ) seems to corre- fashion also an alternative place of positioning is given.
according to ISO 105 - C09. Change of colour of la- spond to the P-solvent and cyclosiloxanes ( D5 ) seems
The label shall remain legible throughout the normal bels tested to the above tests should not be lower to correspond to the F-solvent. However, there is not The label and its way of affixing shall be such that it
lifetime of the article. It thus must be able to withstand than grey scale number 4. yet published an international standard supporting does not weaken the qualities of the article nor cause
at least the various washing, bleaching, tumble dry- these experimental results. the consumer any inconvenience when wearing the
ing, ironing and dry- and / or wet cleaning processes article.
as indicated on the label, and in addition present a Change of colour of labels tested to the above tests
sufficient fastness to rubbing, daylight and other should not be lower than grey scale number 4. Wet Clean- To achieve a maximum of conformity, recommended
agents which may act upon it during normal use of ing: Tests are made according to ISO 105 – C06, A1S. positions – according to the EURATEX Directive - are
the article on which it is applied. laid down in table 1.
06.2.6 FASTNE SS TO RUBBI NG

The colour fastness test to rubbing is made according

to ISO 105 – D02 and ISO 105 – X12, except that the
test is carried out on one label stitched to an undyed
cotton backing cloth, size 20cm x 5cm. The dry and

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TA B L E 1 RE C O M M E N D E D P O S IT IO N S O F LA BELS
IN T E X T IL E ART IC LES

ARTICLE POSITIONING ALTERNATIVE ARTICLE POSITIONING ALTERNATIVE

coats, jackets, ladies‘ suit jackets left side, at bust height left front facing, left side seam, corsets, brassieres, bikini tops back, left, bottom edge left side seam

left breast pocket ( inside ) elasticised briefs, panties top back, middle left side seam

men‘s jackets and suit jackets left side, at bust height left breast pocket ( inside ) underwear, undershirts, underpants, top back, middle left side seam

waistcoats, vests front left side top back middle briefs, strings, boxer-shorts

dresses, blouses left side seam, above the hem top back, middle waist slips left side seam top back, middle

jumper-blouses, smocks top back, middle left side seam, above the hem tights, garters left side seam top back, middle

jeans, trousers right back pocket or top back at waist level jeans: in the fastening, top back middle stockings, socks printed on the package thermoprint

aprons top back, middle attachment point for right belt ribbon ties back

overalls, professional wear top back, middle left side seam stoles and scarves in a corner

skirts top back ( belt ) left side seam, above the hem gloves in the left glove

shirts top back, middle ( collar ) left side seam, above the hem hats, caps inside

pullovers, sweaters, jumpers, T-shirts left side seam, above the hem top back, middle table-cloth, bed linen and linen in a corner

baby linen, baby‘s wear left side seam left shoulder seam, towels hanging loop

baby‘s vest: top, outside the seam ready sewn curtains pleating tape, top seam

children‘s wear left side seam top back, middle crocheting and knitting yarns hang tag, package

sportswear and gym wear top back, middle left side seam metric articles separate label, on the package

ski clothes, anoraks top back, middle reversible articles: in the left pocket

dressing gowns, bathrobes top back, middle left side seam

For the following articles labels can be printed on the
housecoats and robes
package or tie-on labels can be used:
pyjamas, night-dresses top back, middle left side seam, above the hem

( except for trousers )
01 stockings, socks, sheers 12 table mats
02 floorcloths 13 handkerchiefs
swimwear left side seam, top left side seam, above the hem
03 cleaning cloths 14 bun nets and hair nets
04 edgings and trimmings 15 ties and bow ties for children
05 passementery 16 bibs, wash gloves and face flannels
06 belts 17 sewing, mending, and embroidery
07 braces yarns presented for retail sale
08 suspenders and garters in small quantities
09 ribbons 18 tape for curtains, blinds
10 elastics and shutters
11 cordage and ropes intended for use
in mountaineering or water sport
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07 USE OF SYM B OLS 08 T EC H N I C A L R EG U L ATI O N S

For any given article the care information expressed Additional wordings* may, as an exception, be used 08.1 PRE LI MI NARY NOTE There are further characteristics that might be impor-
by the symbols shall refer to all treatments laid down to prevent irreversible damage. List of additional word- tant, for instance:
in the following order ing: see informative Annex C of ISO 3758 or use the Correct classifications of care labelling for an article
examples below. depends on different characteristics which are assigned dimensional stability
washing by the type of the article e.g. dye fastness, dimensional appearance of seams
bleaching * EX A M P LES O F A D D IT IO N A L W O R DI NGS: stability, restorability etc. unravelling
drying wash separately separation of bonded and laminated fabrics
ironing wash inside out This Technical Booklet gives information on testing pilling
professional textile care wash before use methods to facilitate a correct choice of care labels. fuzziness of velvets and synthetic furs
wash with like colours figure 6 gives a guideline how testing can be organised retention of permanent creases
Whenever possible the symbols should appear in a no optical brighteners if there is any uncertainty concerning the correct label. loss of shape
horizontal line. If more than one drying symbol or more do not add fabric conditioner resistance of trimmings and accessories
than one professional textile care symbol is needed remove … before washing At present, except for fastness rates, no recommend- permanence of finishes
they shall be set in the order washing, bleaching, do not soak ed pass / fail limits are quoted. In quite a lot of cases
tumble drying, natural drying, ironing, professional dry do not wring or twist criteria ( e.g. appearance ) are qualitative and therefore In any case restorability in processes following the pro-
cleaning and professional wet cleaning. The additional iron wrong side only cannot be easily specified numerically. cedure evaluated and/or normal consumer practice
drying or professional cleaning symbol may be present- do not use steam have to be taken into consideration.
ed next to the respective basic symbol or in a second steam only
line under it. dry away from direct heat

The treatments represented by the symbols apply to the

whole of the textile article, unless otherwise spe­cified.

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 08.2 WASHI NG 08.2.1.2 TE ST ME THODS AND
COMPONENTS
08.2.1 COLOUR FASTNE SS RE COMME NDE D MI NI M UM
08.2.1.1 I NTRODUCTI ON FASTNE SS RATE S

L A B O R ATO RY T ES T I N G For testing colour fastness to washing ISO standards General information on colour fastness testing is giv-
METHODS
are to be used. GINETEX has laid down recom- en in the following ISO standards:
mended minimum fastness rates for change of colour
and for staining. These ratings should be considered ISO 105 – A01 General principle of testing
as guidelines: when producing textiles consisting of
CA R E SY M B O L S ISO 105 – A02 Grey scale for assessing the change in colour
different parts the interaction of said parts must be
taken into account as well as any additional informa- ISO 105 – A03 Grey scale for assessing staining
tion given, such as ‘wash separately’.
ISO 105 – F01 to F07 Specification for standard single fibre adjacent
WHOLE ARTICLE
Where traditionally general acceptance for lower lev-
els exists for certain articles ( jeans, certain workwear, The actual ISO test methods for colour fastness and the
L A B O R ATO RY T ES T I N G
etc. ), lower fastness rates may be accepted. In those GINETEX recommended minimum requirements are
METHODS cases it should be ensured by an additional wording given in Table 2. Other tests that might be useful to
( see point 7 ) that the article should be washed sepa- evaluate possible dye transfer or fastness problems are:
rately or washed with like colours only. In other cases,
such as for articles bearing contrasting dyes or prints,
ISO 105 – E01 Colour fastness to water especially in the case
PR ACTICAL TESTING UNDER especially when deep shades are adjacent to whites,
ACTUA L CA R E COND ITIONS
fastness rates may have to be higher in order to pre- of acid dyes on wool, polyamides or silk

vent damage by staining. ISO 105 – X12 Colour fastness to rubbing especially in the case

of pigment dyes and prints, and also in the case

In cases of doubt or in order to settle disputes, the
CARE LABEL article should also be tested for appearance according of insufficient penetration of dyes into th e
to 8.2.2. This test can give final and conclusive informa-
fabrics which might give washing problems.
tion as to the fastness ratings of components which
FI GU RE 6 E X AM P L E F O R A T ES T IN G have to be specified in order to prevent unacceptable
PRO C E D U RE and irreversible changes in the appearance of an article. The test fabrics to be used for testing dye transfer are:
Multifiber fabric ( US ), Type DW for 40 °C, 50 °C and
60 °C using a realistic interpretation of the staining re-
sults according to normal practice in households and
single fibre fabrics ( cotton and polyester ) for 95 °C.

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TA B L E 2 IS O T E S T M E T H O D S A N D REC O M M EN D ED M IN IM U M
FAS T N E S S RAT ES F O R WA S H IN G

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM /FASTNESS RATES

SYMBOL ISO TEST METHOD CHANGE OF COLOUR STANING

ISO 105 – C06, E2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4 a
08.2.2 APPE ARANCE 08.2.2.2 TE ST ME THODS
at 92 °C*
08.2.2.1 I NTRODUCTI ON
Information about preparation, marking, measuring
ISO 105 – C06, D2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4a
at 70 °C Appearance includes all properties that must be taken and test methods for the evaluation of appearance are
into account to evaluate damage by washing, such as: given in the following ISO standards:
ISO 105 – C06, C2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4a
at 60 °C dimensional stability
ISO 3759 Textiles – Preparation, marking and measuring
pilling
ISO 105 – C06, C2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4a appearance of seams of fabric, specimens and garments in tests

at 60 °C adhesion of fusible interlinings for determination of dimensional change

and bonded fabrics
ISO 5077 Textiles – Determination of dimensional change
ISO 105 – C06, B2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4a dyestuff migration etc.
at 50 °C in washing and drying
No specific requirements have been laid down by
ISO 6330 Textiles – Domestic washing and drying
ISO 105 – C06, B2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4a GINETEX, neither for dimensional change nor for oth-
at 50 °C er properties. Normal commercial practice should be procedures for textile testing

taken into account and good judgement used in order ISO 7768 Textiles – Method for assessing
ISO 105 – C06, A2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4a to determine if an article is fit for normal use after the
at 40 °C the smoothness appearance of fabrics
test or if it has suffered irreparable damage.
after cleansing
ISO 105 – C06, A2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4a
at 40 °C ISO 7769 Textiles – Method for assessing the appearance

of creases in fabrics after cleansing

ISO 105 – C06, A2S and / or ISO 105 – C08 3 – 4 3 – 4a
at 40 °C ISO 7770 Textiles – Method for assessing the appearance

of seams in fabrics after cleansing

ISO 105 – C06, A1S or A2S 3 – 4 3 – 4a
at 30 °C
The domestic washing procedures to be used for each
ISO 105 – C06, A1S or A2S 3 – 4 3 – 4 a wash symbol are given in table 3.
(without steel balls)

ISO 105 – C06, A1S or A2S 3 3 – 4a

(without steel balls)

ISO 105 – C06, A1S or A2S 3 – 4 3 – 4a

(without steel balls)

* for safety reasons the reference method a

for garments with contrasting colours:
is not referring to 95 °C staining rate 4

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TA B L E 3 D O M E S T IC WAS H IN G P RO C ED U RES
A C C O RD IN G T O IS O 6330

FULL-SCALE METHOD

SYMBOL REVERENCE WASHING CONDITIONS COLOUR FASTNESS LABORATORY METHOD

ISO 6330 normal agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08
at 92 °C* 08.3 BLE ACHI NG Sufficient stability according to this test method does
not guarantee a stability against disinfecting treatments
ISO 6330 normal agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08 Colour fastness against bleaching is tested according by chlorine-based disinfectants during washing.
at 70 °C to a test method established by ISO 105 - N01. This
test is to be carried out after the material to be tested AATCC 92 ( scorch test ) is an additional test for resin-
ISO 6330 normal agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08 has been washed under the conditions indicated by treated fabrics ( cellulosics ). No appreciable yellowing
at 60 °C the label ( table 4 ). should occur and the loss in tensile strength should be
less than 25%. General methods: see 8.2.1.
ISO 6330 mild agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08
at 60 °C

ISO 6330 normal agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08
at 50 °C

ISO 6330 mild agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08
at 50 °C

ISO 6330 normal agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08

at 40 °C
TABLE 4 ISO TEST METHOD AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM
ISO 6330 mild agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08 FASTNE SS RATE S FOR BLE ACHI NG
at 40 °C

ISO 6330 very mild agitation ISO 105-C06 and / or ISO 105-C08
at 40 °C RECOMMENDED MINIMUM /FASTNESS RATES

SYMBOL ISO TEST METHOD CHANGE OF COLOUR STAINING

ISO 6330 normal agitation ISO 105-C06, A1S or A2S
at 30 °C ISO 105 – N01 4 —

ISO 6330 mild agitation ISO 105-C06, A1S or A2S

at 30 °C ( without steel balls ) ISO 105 – C09 4 —

ISO 6330 very mild agitation ISO 105-C06, A1S or A2S
at 30 °C ( without steel balls )

ISO 6330 very mild agitation ISO 105-C06, A1S or A2S

by hand at 40 °C ( without steel balls )

* for safety reasons the reference method

is not referring to 95 °C

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08.4 T U M BL E D RY IN G Internationally agreed standardised drying procedures In any case restorability in processes following the pro- C OTHE R DAMAGE
08.4.1 G E N E RA L RE M A RK S and limits concerning property changes do not exist cedure evaluated and / or normal consumer practice
at the moment. GINETEX Technical Committee, the- have to be taken into consideration. Other form of damage to the surface appearance of
While general drying methods such as line drying or refore, has prepared guidelines ( 8.4.2 ) for specific arti- articles can occur in tumble drying, but such damage
flat drying are common experience of the consumer cles for the implementation of the tumble drying sym- A E FFE CT OF TE MPE RATURE at present occurs only rarely.
and can be easily chosen according to visible proper- bol to facilitate the selection of the symbol.
ties of the made-up textile article, this labelling is not Heat-sensitive articles, coatings, fusible interlinings, D CONSUMERS ACCEPTANCE LEVELS
regulated by the G I N E T E X care labelling system. In- 08.4.2 GU ID ELIN ES trimmings, finishes, etc. may be damaged if they are OF SHRI NK AGE E FFE CT
formation on natural drying can be found in the ISO 08.4.2.1 P RIN C IPA LS , BA S IC RU LES exposed to high temperatures. Examples of sensitive
Standard 3758. However tumble drying might give materials are: As mentioned before, tumble drying may cause sub-
rise to irreversible damage that cannot be ascertained The tumble drying symbol is designed to indicate the stantially higher shrinkage in the case of some cotton
by common experience of the consumer. Information conditions of household tumble drying. No implications acrylics knits, particularly those of non-resinated material.
on preparation, marking, measuring and test methods as regards to drying procedures in commercial laundries chlorofibres
in connection with tumble drying is given in the fol- or dry cleaning operations are intended. GINETEX will elastanes Such shrinkage may cause lower consumer-acceptance
lowing ISO standards: advocate the use of an international test method for acetate and therefore may be considered to lower the value of
assessing performance of textiles when tumble dried modacrylics the article if the dimensional change irreversibly chang-
when it becomes available. The GINETEX tumble dry- polypropylene es the shape of the garment making it uncomfortable
ISO 3759 Textiles – Preparation, marking and measuring
PVC coatings
ing symbol is not intended to indicate intermediate dry- to wear or has other deleterious effects. If, however,
of fabric, specimens and garments in tests ing conditions such as ‘iron dry’. Such intermediate some acrylic coatings the change of dimension is easily restored on wearing
levels of drying are designed for the convenience of fusible coatings and if no undesirable after-effects remain, then irre-
for determination of dimensional change
the consumer, not for the prevention of damage, and (interlinings) versible damage is out of the question and the accep-
ISO 5077 Textiles – Determination of dimensional change
constitute rather milder than the more severe versions tance level is unchanged. The shrinkage may then be
in washing and drying of the cycle indicated by the tumble drying symbol. The effect of heat on such material should be checked tolerated even when it is higher with tumble drying.
with the supplier and/or tested according to standar­
ISO 6330 Textiles – Domestic washing and drying
08.4.2.2 P O T EN T IA L C A U S ES dised testing methods when available. Examples of the first category of cotton knitted arti-
procedures for textile testing O F D A MA GE PRODUCED BY cles ( lower acceptance ) are fully fashioned articles, i.e.
ISO 7768 Textiles – Method for assessing TUMBLE DRYING B DI ME NSI ONAL CHANGE dress­es, pants, etc. and those articles in close contact
with the body which cause discomfort after drying be-
the smoothness appearance of fabrics
Damage is defined as an irreversible change of properties Practically all damage claims related to excessive or cause too much effort is needed to restore the original
after cleansing of the material treated, which seriously, irreversibly affects differential shrinkage are either caused by excessively dimensions.
high temperatures to which heat sensitive fibres are
ISO 7769 Textiles – Method for assessing the appearance
the visual appearance exposed in the tumble drier, or by the considerably
of creases in fabrics after cleansing durability higher shrinkage undergone by some knitted cotton
ISO 7770 Textiles – Method for assessing the appearance wearing comfort articles if they are tumble dried instead of using drying
methods not involving mechanical action.
of seams in fabrics after cleansing

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 TABLE 5 I SO TE ST ME THOD AND COLOUR FASTNE SS
LABORATORY ME THOD

The main representatives of the second category ( same 08.4.2.3 GENERAL
SYMBOL FULL SCALE METHOD COLOUR FASTNESS LABORATORY METHOD
acceptance ) are T-shirts, underwear, etc. Shrinkage is RECOMMENDATION F O R
mainly in the circumference* and not in the length of SYMBOL SELECTION ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
the article, and comfortable dimensions are easily re-
stored simply by wearing. Articles sensitive to mechanical action should not
be tumble dried ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
Articles sensitive to shape changes should pre-
In this latter category dimensional change is not per
se critical. What counts is what in the U.S. is called ferably not be tumble dried
the restorability, i.e. the force necessary to restore the It is advisable to cross out the tumble drying sym- ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02

original dimensions ( AATCC Standard 96, ASTM D1905 bol for those articles made of or containing acryl
withdrawn ). fibres, silk or wool if these articles do not carry a
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
machine-wash symbol
Shrinkage levels of articles of this category should be For Articles sensitive to heat, see 8.4.2.2 a
determined only after a restorative procedure has been ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
applied to the article.
requires usually

ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02

08.4.3 N AT U RA L D RY IN G
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
Colour fastness test method, evaluation and require-
ments are listed in table 5.
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02

* differential shrinkage is caused by components of

a garment changing dimensions to different degrees.

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08.5 IRO N IN G 08.6 PROFE SSI ONAL TE XTI LE CARE For testing colour fastness towards dry cleaning
ISO 3005 Textiles – Determination of dimensional change
08.5.1 C O L O U R FAS T N E S S 08.6.1 COLOUR FASTNE SS
of fabric induced by free steam 08.6.1.1 I NTRODUCTI ON ISO 105 – D01 should be used, but with the respective solvent.
Colour fastness test method, evaluation and require-
ments are listed in table 6. No specific requirements have been laid down by For testing colour fastness to professional dry clean- The GINETEX recommended minimum fastness rate
GINETEX, neither for dimensional change nor for oth- ing ISO standards are to be used. GINETEX has laid for the change of colour is 4. Staining of the solvent
08.5.2 AP PE A RAN C E er properties. Normal commercial practice should be down recommended minimum fastness rates for the must not be taken into account. If ratings of less than 4
taken into account and good judgement used in order change of colour. are obtained fastness properties are insufficient, it
No appreciable loss of strength is allowed. Softening to determine if an article is fit for normal use after the might be useful to carry out further tests according to
or melting of fabrics or finishing’s must not occur. test or if it has suffered irreparable damage. Maximum These ratings should be considered as guidelines: ISO 3175.
Maximum allowable change in dimensions and ap- allowable change in dimensions and appearance de- when producing made-up textiles the interaction of
pearance has yet to be defined. ISO test methods pends on the article. different parts must be taken into account. Another test that might be useful to evaluate possible
connected with ironing are as follows: dye transfer or colour fastness problems is
In cases of doubt or in order to settle disputes, the arti-
cle should also be tested for appearance according to ISO 105 – D02 Textiles – Fastness to rubbing: Organic solvents.
8.6.2. This test can give final and conclusive information
TA B L E 6 ISO TEST METHOD AND RECOMMENDED MINIMUM as to the fastness ratings of components which have For testing colour fastness towards wet cleaning
FAS T N E S S RAT ES F O R IRO N IN G to be specified in order to prevent unacceptable and
irreversible changes in the appearance of an article. ISO 105 – C06 A1S should be used

TEST METHOD RECOMMENDED MINIMUM FASTNESS RATES 08.6.1.2 TE ST ME THODS AND The GINETEX recommended minimum fastness rate
RE COMME NDE D MI NI MUM for change of colour is 4.
ISO 105-X11 STAINING/CHANGE IN COLOUR
FASTNE SS RATE S
SYMBOL TEMPERATURE °C EVALUATION TIME COLOUR DRY DAMP WET 08.6.2 APPE ARANCE

General information on colour fastness testing are giv- 08.6.2.1 I NTRODUCTI ON
200 After 4h 4 4 4 4 en in the following ISO standards
Appearance includes all properties that can be taken into
account to evaluate damage by dry cleaning, such as:
150 After 4h 4 4 4 —* ISO 105 – A01 General principle of testing

ISO 105 – A02 Grey scale for assessing the change in colour dimensional stability
pilling
110 After 4h 4 4 —* —* ISO 105 – A03 Grey scale for assessing staining
appearance of seams
adhesion of fusible interlinings
and bonded fabrics
* no test needed dyestuff migration etc.

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 TABLE 7. 1 TE ST ME THODS FOR PROFE SSI ONAL CARE :
DRY CLE ANI NG PROCE SS

No specific requirements have been laid down by

ISO 3175-4 Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning SYMBOL FULL SCALE METHOD COLOUR FASTNESS LABORATORY METHOD*
GINETEX, neither for dimensional change nor for oth-
er properties. Normal commercial practice should be of fabrics and garments. Part 4 Procedure for Process for normal materials ISO 105-D01

taken into account and good judgement used in order paragraph 8.1 of ISO 3175-2
testing performance when cleaning and fini­
-
to determine if an article is fit for normal use after the
test or if it has suffered irreversible damage. shing using simulated wet cleaning
Process for sensitive materials ISO 105-D01
paragraph 8.2 of ISO 3175-2
08.6.2.2 T E S T M E T H O D S Colour fastness test method, evaluation and require-
ments are listed table 7.1 and 7.2. Process for very sensitive materials
Information on preparation, marking, measuring of fab- paragraph 8.2 of ISO 3175-2
ric specimens and garments in test for determination 08.6.2.3 P RO C ES S C O N D IT IO N S
Process for normal materials ISO 105-D01 Method to be modified
of dimensional change is given in ISO 3759. The Stan-
paragraph 9.1 of ISO 3175-3 to use appropriate solvent
dard series ISO 3175 describes the assessing and For the information of professional cleaners the Inter-
test methods for professional care, dry cleaning and national Technical Committee for Textile Care ( ICTC ),
Process for sensitive materials ISO 105-D01 Method to be modified
wet cleaning and finishing. the former Dry Cleaning Research Committee ( IDRC ), paragraph 9.2 of ISO 3175-3 to use appropriate solvent
has issued a summery of process conditions in use in
most countries and how to treat articles bearing dry
ISO 3175-1 Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning
cleaning symbols ( table 8 ). These guidelines have been
of fabrics and garments. Part 1 Assessment of endorsed by the International Committee of Textile
TABLE 7. 2 TE ST ME THODS FOR PROFE SSI ONAL CARE :
Care ( CINET ) and are laid down in ISO 3175-2 and
performance after cleaning and finishing WE T CLE ANI NG PROCE SS
ISO 3175-3.
ISO 3175-2 Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning

of fabrics and garments. Part 2 Procedure for
SYMBOL FULL SCALE METHOD COLOUR FASTNESS LABORATORY METHOD*
testing performance when cleaning and fini­
-

Process for normal materials ISO 105-C06, A1S
shing using tetrachloroethene
paragraph 9.1 of ISO 3175-4
ISO 3175-3 Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning

Process for sensitive materials ISO 105-C06, A1S
of fabrics and garments. Part 3 Procedure for
paragraph 9.2 of ISO 3175-4
testing performance when cleaning and fini­
-

Process for very sensitive materials ISO 105-C06, A1S
shing using hydrocarbon solvents
paragraph 9.3 of ISO 3175-4

* Other tests that might be useful to evaluate possible dye transfer or fastness
problems are ISO 105-D02 ( fastness to rubbing – organic solvents ) for dry cleaning
and ISO 106-X12 ( fastness to rubbing – wet ) for wet cleaning

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TA B L E 8 P RO C E S S C O N D IT IO N S
O F D RY C L E A N IN G P RO C ES S ES A C C O RD IN G T O
G IN E T E X C A RE LA BELLIN G S Y M BO LS

CLEANING PROCESS

SYMBOL PROCESS SOLVENT MAXIMUM LOAD ADDITION OF ADDITION CLEANING INTERMEDIATE RINSING FINAL MAXIMUM DRYING COOLING

SOLVENT DETERGENT OF WATER SPINDRYING SPINDRYING TEMP. INLET AND TIME

TEMPERATURE CHARGE OUTLET CONTROLLED

°C KG / M3 G / L % MIN MIN MIN MIN °C MIN

normal Tetrachloroethene 30 ± 3 normal 1( +2 )1 allowed 15 2 5 3 Inlet 80 ± 3 5

and all solvents listed 50 ± 2 2 Outlet 60 ± 3
under F

mild Tetrachloroethene 30 ± 3 2 / 3 load 1 not 10 2 3 2 Inlet 60 ± 3 5

and all solvents listed 33 ± 2 allowed Outlet 50 ± 3
under F 0

very Tetrachloroethene 30 ± 3 2 / 3 load 1 not 5 2 3 2 Inlet 50 ± 3 5

mild and all solvents listed 33 ± 2 allowed Outlet 40 ± 3
under F 0

normal Hydrocarbons ( distillation 30 ± 3 normal 1( +2 )1 allowed 15 2 5 5 Inlet 80 ± 3 5

temperature 150 °C to 210 °C, 50 ± 2 2 Outlet 60 ± 3
flash point 38 °C to 70 °C )

mild Hydrocarbons ( distillation 30 ± 3 2 / 3 load 1 not 10 2 3 5 Inlet 60 ± 3 5

temperature 150 °C to 210 °C, 33 ± 2 allowed Outlet 50 ± 3
flash point 38 °C to 70 °C ) 0

1
added together with water / solvent
emulsion

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09 LIST OF STA NDARDS
M ENTIONED W I T HI N T HI S T E CHNI CAL
BOOKLET

09.1 C O L O U R FA S T N E S S 09.2 TE STS FOR OTHE R CRI TE RI A THAN

COLOUR FASTNE SS

ISO 105 – A01 General principles of testing

ISO 105 – A02 Grey scale for assessing the change in colour ISO 3005 Textiles – Determination of dimensional change of fabrics induced by free-steam

ISO 105 – A03 Grey scale for assessing staining ISO 3175-1 Textiles – Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning of fabrics and garments

ISO 105 – B02 Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc lamp test Part 1 Assessment of performance after cleaning and finishing

ISO 105 – C06 Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering ISO 3175-2 Textiles – Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning of fabrics and garments

ISO 105 – C08 Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering using a non-phosphate reference detergent Part 2 Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using tetrachloroethene

incorporating a low temperature bleach activator ISO 3175-3 Textiles – Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning of fabrics and garments

ISO 105 – C09 Colour fastness to domestic and commercial laundering – Oxidative bleach response using Part 3 Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using hydrocarbon solvents

a non-phosphate reference detergent incorporating a low temperature bleach activator ISO 3175-4 Textiles – Professional care, dry cleaning and wet cleaning of fabrics and garments

ISO 105 – D01 Colour fastness to dry cleaning using perchloroethylene solvent Part 4 Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using simulated wet cleaning

ISO 105 – D02 Colour fastness to rubbing: Organic solvents ISO 3758 Textiles – Care labelling code using symbols

ISO 105 – E01 Colour fastness to water ISO 3759 Textiles – Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and

ISO 105 – E04 Colour fastness to perspiration garments in test for determination of dimensional change

ISO 105 – F01 Specification for wool adjacent fabric ISO 5077 Textiles – Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying

ISO 105 – F02 Specification for cotton and vicose adjacent fabric ISO 6330 Textiles – Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing

ISO 105 – F03 Specification for polyamide adjacent fabric ISO 7768 Textiles – Test Method for assessing the smoothness appearance of fabrics after cleansing

ISO 105 – F04 Specification for polyester adjacent fabric ISO 7769 Textiles – Test Method for assessing the appearance of creases in fabrics after cleansing

ISO 105 – F05 Specification for acrylic adjacent fabric ISO 7770 Textiles – Test Method for assessing the smoothness appearance of seams in fabrics after cleansing

ISO 105 – F06 Specification for silk adjacent fabric AATCC – 92 Chlorine, Retained, Tensile Loss: Single Sample Method ( Scorch test )

ISO 105 – F07 Specification for secondary acetate adjacent fabric AATCC – 96 Dimensional Changes in Commercial Laundering of Woven and Knitted Fabrics except Wool

ISO 105 – N01 Colour fastness to bleaching: Hypochlorite D1905 – 73 Method of Test for Dimensional Changes in Laundering of Woven or Knitted Textiles ( Withdrawn 1977 )

ISO 105 – X11 Colour fastness to hot pressing

ISO 105 – X12 Colour fastness to rubbing

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10 LIST OF M ENT I ONE D CHE M I CALS 11 C L EV ER C A R E. I N FO
WITH CORRE S PONDI NG CAS NUM BE RS

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CYCLOSILOXANES [ FOR EXAMPLE 541 - 02 - 6 ]

The clevercare.info logo is being deposited by GINETEX
CHLORINE [ BASED ON 7681 - 52 - 9, 7778 - 54 - 3 ]
and COFREET, co-owners of the trademark, for our
OXYGEN [ BASED ON 7722 - 84 - 1, 15630 - 89 - 4, 7632 - 04 - 4, 10332 - 33 - 9, 10486 - 00 - 7 ] licensees to use the logo with all the necessary legal

protections.

Together with the use of the 5 care labelling symbols,

the licensee has the right to use the GINETEX logo for
sustainable textile care “clevercare.info” free of charge.
clevercare.info
This logo should be used always in combination with
the care symbol row. For other uses of the logo check
with the clevercare.info style guide.

clevercare.info

FI GURE 7 MI NI MUM DI STANCE TO THE

CARE SYMBOL ROW

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S UPPORTING GIN E T E X

THE FOLLOWING TESTING INSTITUTES PROVIDE THE RESPECTIVE

TESTS MENTIONED IN THIS TECHNICAL BOOKLET. DE DTNW ÖP GmbH, Deutsches Textilforschungszentrum Nord-West Öffentliche Prüfstelle GmbH
Adlerstraße 1, 47798 Krefeld
Tel +49 21 51 8 43 20 60, Fax +49 21 51 8 43 20 99
[email protected], www.dtnw.de

ÖTI, Institut für Ökologie, Technik und Innovation GmbH ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
AT DE UL International GmbH
Spengergasse 20, 1050 Wien Sachsenring 69, 50677 Köln
Tel +43 1 544 25 43-0, Fax + 43 1 544 25 43-10 Tel +49 22 19 95 38 03, Fax +49 22 19 95 38 34
[email protected], www.oeti.biz [email protected], www.ul.com

BE CENTEXBEL ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association ) DE FILK, Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
Technologiepark 7, 9052 Zwijnaarde Meissner Ring 1-5, 09599 Freiberg
Tel + 32 92 20 41 51, Fax + 32 92 20 49 55 Tel +49 37 31 366-0, Fax +49 37 31 366-130
[email protected], www.centexbel.be [email protected], www.filkfreiberg.de

CH TESTEX AG, Schweizer Textilprüfinstitut ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association ) DE PFI Germany, Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
Gotthardstrasse 61, Postfach 2156, 8027 Zürich Marie-Curie Strasse 19, 66953 Pirmasens
Tel +41 44 206 42 42, Fax +41 44 206 42 30 Tel +49 63 31 24 90 0, Fax +49 63 31 24 90 60
[email protected], www.testex.com [email protected], www.pfi-germany.de

CH OEKO-TEX Association DE Application Lab Weber & Leucht GmbH

Genferstrasse 23, P.O. Box 2006, 8027 Zürich Am Röhlingsberg 20, 36043 Fulda
Tel +41 44 501 26 00 Tel +49 66 13 80 56 72, Fax +49 66 13 80 56 73
www.oeko-tex.com, [email protected] [email protected], www.weber-leucht.com

SGS Hong Kong Limited 6 / F

CN / HK DK DTI Tekstil, Teknologisk Institut ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
Metropole Square, 2 On Yiu Street, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong Gregersensvej, 2630 Taastrup
Tel +852 27 74 71 48, Fax +852 21 44 70 01 Tel +45 72 20 20 00, Fax +45 72 20 21 91
[email protected], www.sgs.com [email protected], www.teknologisk.dk

CZ TZU Textile Testing Institute ES AITEX, Instituto Tecnológico Textil ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
Vaclavska 6, 658 41 Brno Plaza Emilio Sala 1, 03801 Alcoy
Tel +42 05 43 42 67 12, Fax +42 05 43 42 67 42 Tel +34 96 554 22 00, Fax +34 96 554 34 94
[email protected], www.tzu.cz [email protected], www.aitex.es

DE Hohenstein Textile Testing Institute GmbH & Co. KG ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association ) FR
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services France
Schloss Hohenstein, 74357 Bönnigheim Rue John Hadley, BP 20431, 59658 Villeneuve d‘Ascq
Tel +49 71 43 27 10, Fax +49 71 43 27 18 77 4 Tel +33 3 20 46 34 56, Fax +33 3 20 46 99 06
[email protected], www.hohenstein.de [email protected], www.bureauveritas.com

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FR CTTN,Centre Technique de la Teinture et du Nettoyage PT
CITEVE, Centro Tecnológico das Indústrias Têxtil e do Vestuário de Portugal ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
Avenue Guy de Collongue - Chemin des Mouilles, 69131 Ecully Quinta da Maia, Rua Fernando Mesquita, 2785, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão
Tel + 33 4 78 33 08 61, Fax +33 4 78 43 34 12 Tel +351 252-30 03 00, Fax +351 252-30 03 33
[email protected], www.cttn-iren.com [email protected], www.citeve.pt

FR
IFTH, Institut Français Textile Habillement ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association ) SE Swerea IVF AB ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
14 rue des Reculettes, 75013 Paris Argongatan 30, Box 104, 43122, 43122 Mölndal
Tel + 33 1 44 08 19 00, Fax + 33 1 44 08 19 39 Tel +46 31 706 60 00, Fax +46 31 706 63 63
[email protected], www.ifth.org [email protected], www.swerea.se

GR
CLOTEFI S.A, Etakai ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association ) VÚTCH-CHEMITEX Ltd., Research Institute for Textile Chemistry ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
SK
4, El Venizelou str., 17676 Athens Rybníky 954, P.O. Box B-78, 01168 Žilina
Tel +30 21 09 23 49 32, Fax +30 21 09 23 56 03 Tel +420 41 500 17 54, Fax +420 41 723 39 57
[email protected], www.etakei.gr [email protected], [email protected], www.vutch.sk

HU INNOVATEXT ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association ) TR

INTERTEK TEST HIZMETLERI AS
Gyömrõi út 86, 1103 Budapest Merkez Mahallesi Sanayi Cd. No: 23, 34197 Yenibosna B. Evler / Istanbul
Tel + 36 12 62 20 00, Fax + 36 12 61 52 60 Tel +90 212 368 43 50, Fax +90 212 296 47 82-83
[email protected], www.innovatext.hu [email protected], www.intertek-cg-tur.com

IT CENTRO TESSILE COTONIERO E ABBIGLIAMENTO S.p.A. ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association ) UK Shirley Technologies Ltd ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
Piazza Sant‘ Anna 2, 21052 Busto Arsizio VA Unit 12, Westpoint Enterprise Park, Clarence Avenue, Trafford Park, M17 1QS Manchester
Tel +39 03 31 69 67 11, Fax +39 03 31 68 00 56 Tel +90 212 496 46 46, Fax +90 212 452 80 55
[email protected], www.centrocot.it [email protected], www.shirleytech.co.uk

JP KAKEN TEST CENTER US SGS Consumer Testing Services, SGS -North America, Inc.
4-4-20, Nihonbashi Hongokucho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 291 Fairfield Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Tel +81 3 32 41 25 45, Fax +81 3 32 45 07 73 Tel +1 973 461 79 19, Fax +1 973 244 18 23
[email protected], [email protected], www.kaken.or.jp [email protected], www.sgs.com

JP NISSENKEN, Japan Dyer‘s Inspection Institute Foundation ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )
2-16-11 Kuramae, Taito-ku, 111-0051 Tokyo
Tel +81 3 58 09 28 10, Fax +81 3 58 09 28 20
[email protected], www.nissenken.or.jp

PL Instytut Włókiennictwa ( Member of the Oeko-Tex® Association )

ul. Gdańska118, 90-520 Łódź
Tel + 48 42 2 53 44 00, Fax + 48 42

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Phone + 33 1 475 631 81
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