Iso 3758 2012

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3758
Third edition
2012-04-01
Textiles — Care labelling code using

symbols
Textiles — Code d'étiquetage d'entretien au moyen de symboles
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Contents Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ iv

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... v
1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................... 1
3 Description and definition of symbols ................................................................................................ 3
3.1 Symbols .................................................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Washing .................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Bleaching ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Drying ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Ironing and pressing ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.6 Professional textile care ....................................................................................................................... 9
4 Application and use of symbols ........................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Application of symbols ....................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Characteristics and test methods for the selection of appropriate symbols................................ 10
4.3 Use of symbols .................................................................................................................................... 10
Annex A (informative) Characteristics and available test methods for the correct selection of care
symbols ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Annex B (informative) Regional and national requirements in care labelling ............................................ 16
Annex C (informative) Examples of additional wording ............................................................................... 20
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 21

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
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International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 3758 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 38, Textiles, Subcommittee SC 2, Cleansing,
finishing and water resistance tests.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 3758:2005), of which definition 2.4.2 natural
drying was revised. Symbols for natural drying processes were added in the new Table 4 and Annex C of the
2005 edition was deleted. Subclause 4.3 Use of symbols was revised as in this edition. The symbols for
bleaching in Table 2 have been technically revised and one symbol concerning bleaching has been changed.
In Table 6, Symbols for professional textile care, a symbol for “do not professional wet clean” was added in
this edition. Some editorial changes have also been made.

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Introduction
The variety of fibres, materials and finishes used in the production of textile articles, together with the
development of cleansing and care procedures, makes it difficult and often impossible to decide on the
appropriate cleansing and care treatment for each article simply by inspecting it. To help those who have to
make such a decision (principally the consumer but also launderers and dry cleaners), this code of graphic
symbols was established, based on the GINETEX care labelling system, for use in the permanent marking of
textile articles with information on their care in use as an International Standard in 1991. In certain countries
GINETEX has the intellectual property right of the 5 main symbols specified in this International Standard.
In order to make this code “easily understandable and recognizable” for the consumer world-wide, symbols
have been limited as to types and numbers as far as practicable.
The first and second editions of this International Standard published in 1991 and 2005 were a result of a
compromise between two requirements: being simple enough to be understood by users in all countries,
irrespective of the language they speak, yet providing as much information as possible to prevent irreversible
damage being caused during care treatments. This International Standard has been made sufficiently flexible
to accommodate the needs of practically all who wish to use it. This has been achieved by providing a
sufficiently large selection of care treatments, from which the user may select the most suitable for any
particular need.
The revision was necessary to reflect current cleansing practices including technical developments, new
bleach systems, and the alternative to conventional dry cleaning using aqueous systems. Furthermore,
modifications in the description of care processes have been introduced in order to avoid hindering process
development.
The international care label used in this International Standard gives care instructions using a sequence of
symbols in the order of five main treatments: washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional textile care.
Annex A has been developed to give a description of characteristics and available test methods to ensure the
correct selection of care symbols.
Annex B deals with regional and national requirements in care labelling.
When deemed necessary, words may be used as well as the symbols. Examples are included in Annex C.

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Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols
1 Scope
This International Standard
 establishes a system of graphic symbols, intended for use in the marking of textile articles, and for
providing information on the most severe treatment that does not cause irreversible damage to the article
during the textile care process, and
 specifies the use of these symbols in care labelling.
The following domestic treatments are covered: washing, bleaching, drying and ironing. Professional textile
care treatments in dry and wet cleaning, but excluding industrial laundering, are also covered. However, it is
recognized that information imparted by the domestic symbols will also be of assistance to the professional
cleaner and launderer.
NOTE Symbols for industrial laundering can be found in ISO 30023.
This International Standard applies to all textile articles in the form in which they are supplied to the end user.
2 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1
textile articles
yarns, piece goods and made-up articles containing at least 80 % by mass textile material
2.2
washing
process designed to clean textile articles in an aqueous bath
NOTE Washing includes all or some of the following operations in relevant combinations:
 soaking, pre-washing and main washing — carried out usually with heating, mechanical action and in the presence of
detergents or other products — and rinsing;
 water extraction, i.e. spinning or wringing performed during and/or at the end of the operations mentioned above.
These operations may be carried out by machine or by hand.
2.3
bleaching
process carried out in an aqueous medium before, during or after washing, requiring the use of an oxidizing
agent including either chlorine or oxygen/non-chlorine products, for the purpose of improving soil and stain
removal and/or improving whiteness
2.3.1
chlorine bleach
agent that releases hypochlorite ions in solution, e.g. sodium hypochlorite
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2.3.2
oxygen/non-chlorine bleach
agent that releases a peroxygen species in solution
NOTE Oxygen bleach products encompass a wide range of different activated and non-activated bleaching species
which vary in their activity. A bleach activator is an agent that initiates bleaching to occur at lower washing temperatures.
2.4
drying
process carried out on textile articles after washing to remove residual water (or moisture)
2.4.1
tumble drying
process carried out on textile articles after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of removing
residual water by treatment with hot air in a rotating drum
2.4.2
natural drying
process carried out on a textile article after washing, with the intention of removing residual water by line
drying, or drip drying, or flat drying and, if appropriate, combined with drying in the shade
2.4.2.1
line drying
process carried out on a textile article after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of removing
residual water by hanging on a line or hanger
2.4.2.2
flat drying
process carried out on a textile article after washing and hydro-extracting, with the intention of removing
residual water by lying horizontal
2.4.2.3
drip line drying
process carried out on a textile article after washing without hydro-extracting, with the intention of removing
residual water by hanging wet articles on a line or hanger
2.4.2.4
drip flat drying
process carried out on a textile article after washing without hydro-extracting, with the intention of removing
residual water by laying wet articles horizontal
2.5
ironing and pressing
process carried out on a textile article to restore its shape and appearance by means of an appropriate
appliance using heat, pressure and possibly steam
2.6
professional textile care
professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning, excluding industrial laundering
2.6.1
professional dry cleaning
process for cleaning textile articles by means of treatment in any solvent (excluding water) normally used for
dry cleaning by professionals
NOTE This process consists of cleaning, rinsing and spinning. It is followed by appropriate drying and restorative
finishing procedures.

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2.6.2
professional wet cleaning
process for cleaning textile articles in water carried out by professionals using special technology (cleaning,
rinsing and spinning), detergents, and additives to minimize adverse effects
NOTE Professional wet cleaning is followed by appropriate drying and restorative finishing procedures.
3 Description and definition of symbols
3.1 Symbols
3.1.1 General
Five main symbols and some additional descriptives are provided.
3.1.2 Main symbols
3.1.2.1 Washing
For the washing processes, a washtub as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 — Washing, general (Application of ISO 7000 – 3085)
3.1.2.2 Bleaching
For the bleaching processes, a triangle as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 — Bleaching by any agents (Application of ISO 7000 – 3098)
3.1.2.3 Drying
For the drying processes, a square as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3

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3.1.2.4 Ironing and pressing
For the ironing and pressing processes, a hand-iron shape as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 — Ironing, general (Application of ISO 7000 – 3081)
3.1.2.5 Professional textile care
For the professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning processes, a circle as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5
3.1.3 Additional descriptives
3.1.3.1 Mild treatment
A bar under the symbol means that the treatment should be milder than indicated by the same symbol without
a bar, e.g. reduced agitation.
Figure 6
3.1.3.2 Very mild treatment
A double bar under the symbol describes a very mild process, e.g. much reduced agitation.
Figure 7

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3.1.3.3 Temperature of treatment
The temperature in connection with the symbol in 3.1.2.1 is given as a figure representing degrees Celsius
(30, 40, 50, 60, 70 or 95) without the designation “°C”.
Dots are used to define the temperature of the treatment with the symbols for drying (3.1.2.3) and ironing and
pressing (3.1.2.4). The definitions of the number of dots in each case are given in Tables 3 and 5 for symbols.
In addition, dots may be used with the washing symbol (3.1.2.1) together with the washing temperatures, in
degrees Celsius (°C), to give national information about the temperatures, see Clause B.4.
, , or more, up to 4
Figure 8
3.1.3.4 Treatment not permitted
The St. Andrew's cross superimposed on any of the five main symbols means that the treatment represented
by that symbol shall not be permitted.
Figure 9
3.2 Washing
The washtub symbolizes the domestic washing treatment (by hand or machine) (see Figure 1). It is used to
convey information regarding the maximum washing temperature and the maximum washing process severity,
as shown in Table 1.

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Table 1 — Symbols for washing processes
Symbol Washing process Registration No.
 maximum washing temperature 95 °C Application of

 normal process ISO 7000 – 3097



 mild process ISO 7000 – 3095





 very mild process ISO 7000 – 3091



 wash by hand Application of

 maximum temperature 40 °C ISO 7000 – 3125
Application of
 do not wash
ISO 7000 – 3123
NOTE In some countries, dots are used in addition to temperature Celsius (see Annex B).

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3.3 Bleaching
The triangle symbolizes the bleaching process (see Figure 2 and Table 2).
Table 2 — Symbols for bleaching
Symbol Bleaching process Registration No.
Application of
 any bleaching agent allowed
ISO 7000 – 3098
Application of
 only oxygen/non-chlorine bleach allowed
ISO 7000 – 3099
Application of
 do not bleach
ISO 7000 – 3124
3.4 Drying
3.4.1 General
The square symbolizes the drying process (see Figure 3 and Tables 3 and 4).
3.4.2 Tumble drying
The circle in a square symbolizes tumble drying after a washing process, with the maximum temperature
setting being indicated by the use of one or two dots placed within the symbol, as shown in Table 3.
Table 3 — Symbols for tumble drying
Symbol Tumble drying process Registration No.
 tumble drying possible

Application of
 normal temperature; exhaust temperature ISO 7000 – 3108
max. 80 °C
 tumble drying possible
Application of
 low temperature; exhaust temperature max. ISO 7000 – 3107
60 °C
Application of
 do not tumble dry
ISO 7000 – 3109

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3.4.3 Natural drying
The line(s) inside a square symbolize(s) natural drying after a washing process (see Table 4).
Table 4 — Symbols for natural drying process
Natural drying process Natural drying process in the shade

Description Description
Symbol Symbol
Registration No. Registration No.
 line drying  line drying in the shade

Application of ISO 7000 – 3103 Application of ISO 7000 – 3104
 drip line drying  drip line drying in the shade

 flat drying  flat drying in the shade

 drip flat drying  drip flat drying in the shade

3.5 Ironing and pressing
The iron symbolizes the domestic ironing and pressing process, with or without steam (see Figure 4),
maximum temperature levels being indicated by one, two or three dots placed within the symbol as shown in
Table 5.
Table 5 — Symbols for ironing
Symbol Ironing process Registration No.
 iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of Application of

200 °C ISO 7000 – 3112
 iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of Application of

150 °C ISO 7000 – 3111
 iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of

110 °C without steam Application of
ISO 7000 – 3110
 steam ironing may cause irreversible damage
Application of
 do not iron
ISO 7000 – 3113

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3.6 Professional textile care
The circle (see Figure 5) symbolizes the dry cleaning and wet cleaning process for textile articles (excluding
genuine leather and furs) carried out by professionals. It provides information relative to different cleaning
processes described in Table 6.
Table 6 — Symbols for professional textile care
Textile care process

Symbol Dry cleaning process Registration No.
 professional dry cleaning in tetrachloroethene and

all solvents listed for the symbol F Application of
ISO 7000 – 3117
 normal process
 professional dry cleaning in tetrachloroethene and

all solvents listed for the symbol F Application of
ISO 7000 – 3118
 mild process
 professional dry cleaning in hydrocarbons

(distillation temperature between 150 °C and Application of
210 °C, flash point between 38 °C and 70 °C) ISO 7000 – 3115
 normal process
 professional dry cleaning in hydrocarbons

(distillation temperature between 150 °C and Application of
210 °C, flash point between 38 °C and 70 °C) ISO 7000 – 3116
 mild process
Application of
 do not dry clean
ISO 7000 – 3114
Textile care process

Symbol Wet cleaning process Registration No.
 professional wet cleaning Application of



Application of
 do not professional wet clean
ISO 7000 – 3122

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4 Application and use of symbols
4.1 Application of symbols
The symbols defined in Clause 3 shall, when possible, be placed either directly on the article or directly on the
label. Where this is not possible, it is sufficient to indicate the care instructions on the packaging only.
Labels shall be made of suitable material with resistance to the care treatment indicated on the label at least
equal to that of the article on which they are placed.
Label and symbols shall be large enough for the symbols to be easy to read and remain readable throughout
the lifetime of the article.
Labels shall be permanently affixed to the textile material, in such a way that they can be easily located and
read by the consumer and that no part of the symbols is hidden.
4.2 Characteristics and test methods for the selection of appropriate symbols
The relevant characteristics and the respective test procedures are laid down in Annex A (informative).
4.3 Use of symbols
The symbols shall appear in the order washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional textile care.
If more than one drying symbol or more than one professional textile care symbol is needed, they shall appear
in the order washing, bleaching, tumble drying, natural drying, ironing, professional dry cleaning and
professional wet cleaning.
If no information is given on any of the main five symbols described by this International Standard, then any
care treatment covered by that symbol can be used.
The treatments represented by the symbols apply to the whole of the textile article, unless otherwise specified.
See also Annex B.

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Annex A
(informative)
Characteristics and available test methods for the correct

selection of care symbols
A.1 General
A.1.1 Characteristics
Characteristics are important for the usability of textile articles which may be influenced in a negative way by
care treatments.
It is recommended that information on the performance of textile articles and their components with respect to
cleaning treatments be obtained before selecting care labels.
A.1.2 Test methods
A.1.2.1 Laboratory methods
These are test methods using laboratory devices which simulate procedures in practice.
A.1.2.2 Machine (full-scale) methods
These are test methods applying standardized procedures similar to those used in practice.
A.1.2.3 Sensory assessment
Sensory assessment is an evaluation method which uses human senses only.
A.2 Characteristics
A.2.1 Characteristics tested by laboratory methods
 Colour fastness. The general principles of testing are laid down in ISO 105-A01. The scales for assessing
the change in colour and staining are specified in ISO 105-A02 and ISO 105-A03, respectively.
A.2.2 Characteristics tested by full-scale methods
 Performance when washing, tumble drying, and of professional care treatment. The relevant attributes
may be determined by standardized test methods or sensory assessment.
The relevant characteristics are listed in Table A.1, Column 1.

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A.3 Test methods

A summary overview of the respective test methods is given in Table A.1, Column 3. Details of the laboratory
and machine methods are given in Tables A.2 to A.7 for the standardized care symbols.
Other characteristics may be taken into account according to the materials, structure and application of the
articles.
Table A.1 — Characteristics, test methods and evaluation methods
Characteristics Test methods Evaluation methods

Colour fastness (see Tables A.2, A.3, ISO 105-A01, ISO 105-A02, and
Laboratory methods
A.5, A.6, A.7 ) ISO 105-A03
Dimensional change ISO 3759, ISO 5077
ISO 7770
Appearance of seams
ISO 15487
ISO 7769
Retention of permanent creases
ISO 15487
ISO 7768
Smoothness appearance
ISO 15487
Full-scale methods ISO 12947-4

Surface
Washing, tumble drying: ISO 6330; ISO 15487
Pilling and fuzzing Dry cleaning: ISO 3175-2 and ISO 12945-1 or ISO 12945-2
ISO 3175-3;
Flock loss Wet cleaning: ISO 3175-4 —
Fuzziness of velvets and synthetic furs —
Hardening of coated fabrics —
Delamination of coated and laminated
ISO 2411
fabrics
Separation of fusible interlining —
Hand modifications —
ISO 13936-1, ISO 13936-2 and
Yarn slippage, fraying of seams
ISO 13936-3

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Table A.2 — Washing
Full-scale method
Colour fastness
Symbol
washing laboratory method
reference
conditions
Normal agitation ISO 105-C06

ISO 6330
at 92 °Ca and/or ISO 105-C08

ISO 6330
at 70 °C and/or ISO 105-C08

ISO 6330
Mild agitation ISO 105-C06

ISO 6330

ISO 6330

ISO 6330

ISO 6330

ISO 6330
Gentle agitation ISO 105-C06

ISO 6330
Normal agitation
ISO 6330 ISO 105-C06, Test number A1S or A2S
at 30 °C
Mild agitation ISO 105-C06, Test number A1S or A2S

ISO 6330
at 30 °C (without steel balls)
Gentle agitation ISO 105-C06, Test number A1S or A2S

ISO 6330
at 30 °C (without steel balls)
Gentle agitation
ISO 105-C06, Test number A1S or A2S
ISO 6330 by hand
(without steel balls)
at 40 °C
a Washing machine limitation.
Table A.3 — Bleaching
Symbol Full-scale method Colour fastness laboratory method
ISO 6330 ISO 105-N01
ISO 6330 ISO 105-C09

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Table A.4 — Tumble drying
Symbol Full-scale method
ISO 6330
ISO 6330
Table A.5 — Natural drying
Symbol Full-scale method Colour fastness laboratory method
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02
ISO 6330 ISO 105-B02

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Table A.6 — Ironing
Staining/change in colour
Symbol Test method Colour fastness method
dry damp wet
At the moment no method exists ISO 105-X11 (200 °C) a a a
At the moment no method exists ISO 105-X11 (150 °C) a a a
At the moment no method exists ISO 105-X11 (110 °C) a b b
a Should be tested.
b No test needed.
Table A.7 — Professional textile care
Symbol Full-scale method Colour fastness laboratory methoda
A.7.1 Dry cleaning process
ISO 3175-2 ISO 105-D01
ISO 3175-2 ISO 105-D01
ISO 105-D01, method to be modified to use

ISO 3175-3
appropriate solvent
ISO 105-D01, method to be modified to use

ISO 3175-3
appropriate solvent
A.7.2 Wet cleaning process
ISO 3175-4 ISO 105-C06, Test number A1S
a Other tests that might be useful to evaluate possible dye transfer or colour fastness problems are ISO 105-D02 (fastness to
rubbing — organic solvents) for dry cleaning and ISO 105-X12 (fastness to rubbing — wet) for wet cleaning.
The basic principles of evaluation and the characteristics to be checked are listed in ISO 3175-1. Information
on fibre content is also needed to select and interpret bars used with professional textile care symbols.
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Annex B
(informative)
Regional and national requirements in care labelling
B.1 General
In certain countries, there are regulations or specific requirements related to care labelling and certain care
symbols. The following is information related to these requirements as examples in the GINETEX countries,
Japan and in the United States of America. For other countries, ask and contact the national standard bodies
concerned, or use their websites to confirm the specific requirements in those countries.
B.2 Requirements in the GINETEX countries

GINETEX (International Association for Textile Care Labelling), has developed the system of language-
independent symbols. The symbols are registered in many countries as international trademarks. They are
registered at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) in Geneva (notably under No. 2R211 247, No.
461 470, No. 492 423, No. 849 319 and No. 849 320 — non-exhaustive list). GINETEX, while safeguarding
their trademark rights as such, including their economic use, agreed that ISO use the system and embody it in
an International Standard. In GINETEX countries at least five symbols for washing, bleaching, tumble drying,
ironing, and professional textile care shall be used. The agreement between GINETEX and ISO that sets out
the principles concerning the use of the symbols is available at http://standards.iso.org/iso/3758/. For further
information regarding the use of the symbols, see the website: www.ginetex.net.
B.3 Requirements in Japan

According to Japanese law and regulations, the use of natural drying symbols is mandatory.
B.4 Requirements in the United States

B.4.1 In the United States of America, when reporting care instructions on a label in symbols only, dots
must be used to report wash-water temperatures (see Table B.1). The wash-water temperature may be
reported also in degrees Celsius. One or two methods of care may be reported: washing (wash, bleach, dry,
and iron) or professional textile care (dry cleaning), or both washing and professional textile care
(dry cleaning). Regarding the use of symbols for the natural drying process, the symbols of the mentioned
ASTM document in FTC rules may be used (see Table B.2). For further information, see the web
site www.ftc.gov.
In the United States of America, recommendations on the care label are required to be supported by reliable
evidence. This includes a warning against using a particular procedure. For example, if a manufacturer uses
the St. Andrew's cross to indicate that a garment cannot be washed, the manufacturer is required to have
reliable evidence that the garment will be damaged if it is washed.

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B.4.2 Descriptions and definitions of dot symbols for defining temperature in connection with the washing
symbol are as follows:
B.4.2.1 Very hot temperature, maximum 60 °C.
Figure B.1
B.4.2.2 Hot temperature, maximum 50 °C.
Figure B.2
B.4.2.3 Warm temperature, maximum 40 °C.
Figure B.3
B.4.2.4 Cool or cold temperature, maximum 30 °C, minimum 20 °C.
Figure B.4

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Table B.1 — Symbols with dots for washing processes used in the USA
Symbol Washing process Registration No.











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Table B.2 — Symbols for natural drying used in the USA
Symbol Natural drying Registration No.
 line drying Under registration
 drip drying Under registration
Application of
 flat drying
ISO 7000 – 3080
 line drying in the shade Under registration
 drip drying in the shade Under registration
 drying flat in the shade Under registration

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Annex C
(informative)
Examples of additional wording
C.1 General
Additional wording is additional care information that may accompany the symbolized care instructions and is
necessary for the refurbishment of textile articles without harm to the product or others being cleaned with it,
allowing ordinary use of the textile item.
C.2 Examples of additional wording

Additional wording commonly used is listed in Table C.1.
The use of other additional words may be necessary when any part of the prescribed regular care procedure,
which the consumer or professional cleaner could reasonably be expected to use, would harm the product or
others being cleaned with it.
The number of additional words in the label should be kept to a minimum.
Table C.1 — Examples of additional wording
 remove ... before washing  use press-cloth

 wash separately  no optical brighteners
 wash with like colours  use wash-net
 wash before use  do not steam iron
 wash inside out  steam only
 do not wring or twist  do not soak
 damp wipe only  steam iron recommended
 do not add fabric conditioner  dry away from direct heat
 remove promptly  reshape whilst damp
 iron reverse side only  reshape and dry flat
 do not iron decoration  iron on a cloth to prevent glazing or
yellowing

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[11] ISO 105-N01, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part N01: Colour fastness to bleaching:
Hypochlorite
[12] ISO 105-X11, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part X11: Colour fastness to hot pressing
[13] ISO 105-X12, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing
[14] ISO 2411, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of coating adhesion
[15] ISO 3175-1, Textiles — Professional care, drycleaning and wetcleaning of fabrics and garments —
Part 1: Assessment of performance after cleaning and finishing
Part 2: Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using tetrachloroethene
Part 3: Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using hydrocarbon solvents
Part 4: Procedure for testing performance when cleaning and finishing using simulated wetcleaning
[19] ISO 3759, Textiles — Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric specimens and garments in tests
for determination of dimensional change
[20] ISO 5077, Textiles — Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying
ISO 3758:2012(E)
[21] ISO 6330, Textiles — Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing
[22] ISO 7000, Graphical symbols for use on equipment — Registered symbols 1)
[23] ISO 7768, Textiles — Test method for assessing the smoothness appearance of fabrics after cleansing
[24] ISO 7769, Textiles — Test method for assessing the appearance of creases in fabrics after cleansing
[25] ISO 7770, Textiles — Test method for assessing the smoothness appearance of seams in fabrics after
cleansing
[26] ISO 12945-1, Textiles — Determination of fabric propensity to surface fuzzing and to pilling — Part 1:
Pilling box method
[27] ISO 12945-2, Textiles — Determination of fabric propensity to surface fuzzing and to pilling — Part 2:
Modified Martindale method
[28] ISO 12947-4, Textiles — Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale
method — Part 4: Assessment of appearance change
[29] ISO 13936-1, Textiles — Determination of the slippage resistance of yarns at a seam in woven
fabrics — Part 1: Fixed seam opening method
fabrics — Part 2: Fixed load method
fabrics — Part 3: Needle clamp method
[32] ISO 15487, Textiles — Method for assessing appearance of apparel and other textile end products after
domestic washing and drying
[33] ISO 30023, Textiles — Qualification symbols for labelling workwear to be industrially laundered
[34] IEC 60311, Electric irons for household or similar use — Methods for measuring performance
[35] ASTM D5489-07, Standard Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products
1) The graphical symbol collections of ISO 7000, ISO 7001 and ISO 7010 are also available on line in the ISO web store.
For more information, consult http://www.iso.org/iso/fr/publications_and_e-products/databases.htm.
ISO 3758:2012(E)
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Textiles — Care labelling code using

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Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................ iv

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Annex B deals with regional and national requirements in care labelling.

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Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols

 specifies the use of these symbols in care labelling.

NOTE Symbols for industrial laundering can be found in ISO 30023.

2 Terms and definitions

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3 Description and definition of symbols

Five main symbols and some additional descriptives are provided.

3.1.2 Main symbols

For the washing processes, a washtub as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 — Washing, general (Application of ISO 7000 – 3085)

For the bleaching processes, a triangle as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 — Bleaching by any agents (Application of ISO 7000 – 3098)

For the drying processes, a square as shown in Figure 3.

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3.1.2.4 Ironing and pressing

Figure 4 — Ironing, general (Application of ISO 7000 – 3081)

3.1.2.5 Professional textile care

3.1.3 Additional descriptives

3.1.3.1 Mild treatment

3.1.3.2 Very mild treatment

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3.1.3.3 Temperature of treatment

3.1.3.4 Treatment not permitted

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Table 1 — Symbols for washing processes

Symbol Washing process Registration No.

 maximum washing temperature 95 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 70 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 60 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 60 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 50 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 50 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 40 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 40 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 40 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 30 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 30 °C Application of

 maximum washing temperature 30 °C Application of

 wash by hand Application of

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Table 2 — Symbols for bleaching

Symbol Bleaching process Registration No.

3.4.2 Tumble drying

Table 3 — Symbols for tumble drying

Symbol Tumble drying process Registration No.

 tumble drying possible

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3.4.3 Natural drying

Table 4 — Symbols for natural drying process

Natural drying process Natural drying process in the shade