Apparel Quality Management

Department of Fashion Technology

Assignment no.1 : Care Labeling

Submitted by:
Vishwanath Kumar Saw
M/BFT/12/31
Bachelor of fashion technology
Semester-5
2016

Introduction:
Label is an important part of a garment. A label is more than just a piece of fabric, which
directly communicates with the customer. Its something like that drawing the full
attention of the customer. Also describes what the product quality actually is in. on the
basis of label, customer decides whether he/ she buys the garments or not. So, a label
has a great importance on selling the garment.

Garment care labeling

Care Labelling
Care labelling is an essential part of you garment finishing and there are
many different ways to include care symbols and instructions on your garments. You
can use either traditional satin labels that are labels in there own right or even including
this information in your logo label or design.The inclusion of washing instructions is not
mandatory in the UK; however, it is strongly encouraged. We would always recommend
the use of GINETEX symbols the system used throughout Europe.
Types of Label used in Garments:
There are mainly two types of label and these ares

Main Label,
Sub Label.

Those are discussed in the below:

A. Main Label:
Main label contains the Brand name or Brand logo of buyer such as H&M, American
Eagle, Nautical etc. Brand name is the important factor for any product. Because the
customers are targeted the Brand during buying any product. A Brand name is the

mental satisfaction about the product from the customers point of view. A main label is
totally certified the right quality of the brand.
B. Sub Label:
Sub Label is not a label by itself but it includes different types of label. These are in the
following:
1.

Care Label,

2.

Size Label,

3.

Price Label,

4.

Composition Label,

5.

Special Label,

6.

Flag Label.

American care labeling system:

Generally written instructions have been used on care labels . But from july 1997
the FTC permitted mfgers to use care symbols dvpd by ASTM
FTC wanted the written info explaining what symbols mean on hangtags with
garments till the end of 1998 so that consumers become familiar with these
symbols and understand which symbol means what. This was due to NAFTA in
1994
FTC decided that adaption of the ISO system of symbols used by EU is not
appropriate for US at this time as its not comprehensive as ASTM and also due
to issues associated with the fact that the ISO stds is trademarked have not been
adequately resolved.
Five basic symbols will be used to identify care recommendations on garments. A
series of dots or lines will serve as modifiers. The basic symbols are:
a cross on them means treatment shall not be used and a bar under
the symbols indicates milder treatments is needed (broken bar indicates a very
mild treatment

ISO care symbols --it requires that the symbols be legible and proportional to
size of garment.
It does not have symbols for natural drying use of non chloring bleach or use of
steam in ironing.
Its symbols for drycleaning does not address all the warnings required by the
american rule for care labeling.
In ISO an underlined circle warns professional drycleaners generally about
potential harm from mechanical action and drying temp and water addition in the
solvent
International care labeling system-GINETEX:
Internationally many countries follow different care instructions and have different
laws and rules governing the same. The International care labeling system(GINETEX) had therefore dvpd a language independent care labeling system in
1975
ISO 3758 1991 provides a code of reference for the use of these symbols.

ISO care symbols:

The astm and iso use same basic five symbols. The difference in system consist
in the manner in which refinements to the basic processes are conveyed.
ISO care labeling system assumes that washing machine have internal
mechanisms for heating water to a precise temperature setting. In addition it
includes only normal and low temp ranges for tumble drying. Both of these

aspects of ISO are inconsistent with the technology of laundry equipment used
in the US
A guide to care labels and instructions
Fibre Content
Country of Origin
Care Labelling
Below is an illustration of the five main symbol types:
Wash Temperature/type
Bleaching options
Drying options
Ironing Temperatures
Dry Cleaning options

Flammability

Childrens Apparel Product Safety Guidelines:

Risk Assessment: The Practical Application

The following section explains the process steps through which the risk assessment
model is applied during the product design and development stages.

The Hazards

There are 4 main classes of hazards associated with childrens apparel and
accessories:

Choking & Ingestion hazards

Sharp Edges and Points hazards

Strangulation and Entrapment hazards

Chemical Toxicity hazards

Other Sources of Hazards

RISK ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETS
Risk Assessment worksheets are provided for the most common garment / accessory
trims and treatments that have the potential to cause harm. The worksheets are the
practical tools and guides to be used during the risk assessment. For each trim /
treatment, guidance is provided for the design of safe products. Where such trims /
treatments are then used in garments, methods for identifying risks and testing
performance is outlined.
Risk assessment worksheets are provided for the following trims and treatments:

Applique, Badges, Embroidery

Beads & Jewel Trims
Bows, Fabric Loops, Hanger Loops, Decorative 3D Motives
Buttons
Diamantes, Glued & Heat-sealed Decorations

Drawcords, Functional Ties, Decorative Ties & Sashes

Gifts with Purchase (GWP)
Metal Trims, Buckles, Rivets & Snaps
Novelties
Packaging
Pom, Poms, Tassels, Fringing, Braids & Plaits
Sequins
Zips Slide Fasteners & Pullers

Functional Requirements
Hazards
Strangulation
Entrapment
Tripping
Entanglement
Risk
Drawcords, functional ties and sashes create risks of should be engineered to
being:
Caught
Pulled off
Entangled
High risk zone: Determined bythe position on a garment/ body zones
Refer to the risk zone diagrams.
Medium risk zone: Determined by the position on a garment/ body. Refer to risk zone
diagrams.
Safety Requirements:
Drawcords and functional ties should be engineered to minimise risks by:
Adopting lower-risk non-functional options
Being designed for quick release
Use of tabs that are adjustable in high risk zones
Avoid using functional ties and drawcords around high risk zones
Reducing length of free ends
Preventing easy removal Refer to Design

U.S. rules and regulations for apparel

kids wear

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission establishes rules that children's
clothing manufacturers and retail vendors must follow for the well-being of children.
Child wear should not contain any toxic finish.
Drawstrings
The CPSC issued guidelines for drawstrings on children's outerwear in 1996, which
were later incorporated into a voluntary standard for clothing manufacturers. Outerwear
for children should not have drawstrings that could get entangled in playground
equipment, fences or tree branches, according to the CPSC.
Flammability
Wearing apparel, including clothing and costumes, must be constructed of textiles that
meet stringent flammability tests before they make it to the retail environment. Only
items made from class one and class two textiles -- they have a flame spread time of
less than seven seconds -- may be used for children's clothing. Hats, gloves, footwear
and outer garments are exempt from this mandate and sleepwear has a stricter
regulation. Many federal safety regulations for toddler clothing target flammability and
sleepwear. As far as untreated fabrics go, 100-percent wool and silk tend to be less
combustible -- and more breathable -- than acrylics, cotton-polyester blends and rayon.
Sleepwear
Children's clothing labeled or marketed as sleepwear must be flame resistant and selfextinguish if a flame from a candle, match or lighter comes into contact with the clothing
item. Sleep garments should also be "tight fitting

Choking Hazards
Sure, the baby-sized blue jean jacket or sequined slip are adorable, but if they bear
buttons, bows, tassels, beads or other embellishments that could come loose and
become a choking hazard, they aren't safe for your little one. Any small parts that have
been attached to the garment must be secure (not detach at less than 70 Newtons,
which is a force of approximately 7kg) to avoid becoming a choking hazard. Small
parts are very dangerous to children under 36 months. Items to bear in mind include;
any buttons, beads, bows, tassels, pom-poms, sequins, diamantes, fasteners and
labels.
Loose Knits
Loosely knitted clothing such as sweaters, booties, hats and mittens can also be a
hazard. Tiny fingers and toes can get caught in the gaps between threads.
Hood and neck area (for young child e.g. 0-7 years)

There must be NO drawstrings or cords in this area

Adjustable tabs allowed maximum length 75mm

Shoulder straps must be a continuous length attached at both ends

Decorative straps and embellishments NO free ends longer than 75mm and
fixed loops maximum circumference 75mm (circumference = twice the flat
length),

Halter neck style NO free ends

Hood and neck area (for older child e.g. 7-14 years)

Drawstrings must have NO free ends (where there is an adjustable loop, this loop
should not protrude when opening is at its largest, when adjusted to size
intended to fit, circumference of loop shall be 150mm maximum)

Cords and tabs used to fasten or adjust the size of the garment and decorative
cords maximum length 75mm

Free ends of shoulder straps, no longer than 140mm from tied point and fixed
loops maximum circumference 75 mm

Halter neck style NO free ends

Waist area

Free ends of drawstrings maximum length 140mm when garment is open to its
largest and laid flat and when closed to the intended size maximum length
280mm

Belts or sashes intended to be tied at the back of the garment should not be
more than 360mm in length (for young children they also must not hang below
the hem) when untied.

Those intended to be tied at the front of the garment should be no more than
360mm in length. Measurements will be from the point where they are to be tied

Lower hem (below crotch)

Drawstrings and adjustable or decorative cords:

on the lower edges of garments (where lower edge is situated below the
crotch) should not hang below the lower edge

from the bottom hem, where the garment is designed to finish at the ankle,
should be totally inside the garment

Stirrups at the hem of trousers are allowed

Back area

Drawstrings and adjustable or decorative cords emerging from the back or to be

tied at the back are NOT allowed.

Tied belts or sashes are allowed (see Waist Area above)

Drawstrings and adjustable or decorative cords:

at the lower edge of long sleeved garments, should NOT hang below that
edge when fastened

on short sleeved garments, finishing above the elbow, open to its largest
and laid flat, should be no more than 75mm in length for young children
and no more than 140mm for older children

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FABRICS USED AT PUBLIC PLACES

carpets, seat covers and curtains used at public places like cinema hall
should be flame retardant.
Table cloth at restaurant should be flame retardant and soil proof.
Car seat covers should be flame retardant and soil proof.
Highly reflective garments are used for the uniform of traffic police, workers at
coal mine and fire fighters.
Apparels used at hospital should be antimicrobial.

Garment Label Specification

Brand: Duke
National
Garment type- Polo T-shirt
Yarn dye
Thread- White color
Knitted Single Jerscy
Cotton polyester
Made in India

Tag:
Fabric - Satin

 Size- m
Manufactured in India
Label-1 Satin label
Care labeling Specification

Loop label
Made of satin
Printed Label
Label Color- White
Font Color- Black
Composition-One Buttion
Label Size- 5x9cm

Garment image:

Wash care:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Machine Wash Cycles at 40 degree temp

Do not Bleach
Dry flat in shade
Iron Dry or Steam- 150C (300F) Medium
Do Not Dryclean

2. Brand: Highlander
Garment: Shirt
Size M
Color Blue
Weave- Woven
National
Made in India

Tag:

100% Cotton
Jacquard
Woven Label
Size-M

Care labeling Specification

Loop label
Made of woven paper
Printed Label
Label Color- White

Font Color- Black

Composition- tafta
Two Buttuon attached
Label Size-3x7cm
Made in India
100% cotton

Garment image:

Wash care:
1. Machine Wash Cycles at 40 degree temp
2. Do not Bleach

3. Dry- Tumble Dry Cycles-Normal or line dry

4. Iron Dry or Steam- 150C (300F) Medium
5. Do Not Dryclean

Brand: Umbro
International
Garment: Round T-Shirt
Size M
Thread- White color
Knitted Single Jerscy
Cotton polyester
Color White
Made in India

Tag:
Fabric - Tafata
Size- m
Manufactured in India
100% Cotton

Care labeling Specification

Loop label
Made of woven paper
Printed Label
Label Color- White
Font Color- Black
Composition- 100% Cotton
Two Buttuon attached
Label Size-2.5x5cm
Bar code

Wash care:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Machine Wash Cycles at 40 degree temp

Do not Bleach
Dry- Tumble Dry Cycles-Normal or line dry
Iron Dry or Steam- 150C (300F) Medium

Garment image:

Brand: In-thing
Domastic
Made in India
Garment-Trouser
Color coffee
Thread Match with Fabric
Cotton polyester
Yarn dye
Size 34
Brand tag
Company name- In-thing
Size 34
Combed Fabric
Care labeling Specification
Loop label
Woven Label
Embroidered Badge
Label Color- Coffee (match with Fabric)

Font Color- Brown

Composition-Cotton-Polyester
Label Size-5x4cm

Garment Image

Wash care:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Machine Wash warm

Durable presscycle
Only non-chloride bleach as needed
Line dry
Do not ironon print

5. Brand: Rangriti

Garment: Top
Type Female
Fabric Type- Woven
Size M
Domastic

Combed Fabric
Color Sky blue
Made in India

Care labeling Specification

Loop label
Made of woven paper
Printed Label
Label Color- White
Font Color- Black
Composition- 100% cotton
Two Buttuon attached
Label Size-4x6cm

Wash care:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Hand Wash Separetely in cold water

Do not Bleach
Do not soak
Dry in Shade
Do not iron