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Textile Products Labeling

By: Caroline Fleischer


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Beginning of Product Labeling 1939 , the Wool Products

Labeling Act was passed whichstated that all types of wool(virgin and recycled) must belabeled

1951 , the Fur Products Labeling Act required that the name of theanimal and country of originmust be on a label attached tothe item.

1953 , the Flammable Fabrics Act stated that fabric or clothing thatwould be so flammable that itwould be dangerous to wearmust not be sold.


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Textile Fiber ProductsIdentification Act (TFPIA)

Effective on March 3, 1960 Fiber Generic Name Only The United States , the District

of Columbia, and theTerritories and possessions ofthe United States.

Amended on February 1, 1981 Label now requires:1. Fiber content2. Country of origin3. Manufacturer or dealer

identity

United Piece Dye Works 1964


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Fiber ContentListed by generic fibernamesPercentages of each fiberby weightDescending orderTrade names(trademarks) may be in

includedGeneric name must beavailable on the label withthe same appearance as

the trade name.


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Generic Fiber Names

Acetate (Triacetate) Acrylic

AnidexAramidAzlonElastoesterFluoropolymer

GlassMelamineMetallicModacrylicNovoloidNylon

NytrilOlefin (Lastol or CEF) PBIPLAPolyester (Elasterell-p)Rayon (Lyocell)

Rubber (Lastrile) SaranSpandexSulfar Vinal

Vinyon

These are the man-made, generic fiber names(with subclasses) that the Federal Trade Commission

states may be included in a product label:


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Other Generic Fiber Names

Alginate

CarbonChlorofibreCupro

ElastaneElastodieneFluorofibre

Metal Fibre

Modal

PolyamidePolyethylenePolyimide

PolypropyleneVinylalViscose.

These generic fibers are not listedin the Textile, Wool and Fur Acts and Rules,

but may be used:


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Unknown FibersIf any of the fibers of aproduct are unknown, theymust be labeled asunknown and with apercentage.Product labels may listfiber content even if it isnot required.If a product is not required

to have a label, butmentions a fiber used intheir product, it must havea label with fiberpercentages.


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PercentagesFibers that make up at least 5% of the percentageweight must be listed

Any fiber that is less than 5% and has a significant

effect on the product must be listed.

Spandex is the common example because only asmall amount of Spandex is needed to create anelastic effect.

If there are several other fibers that make up anamount greater than 5%, but do not change thecharacteristics of the product, they may be listedall together as Other Fibers.


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MislabelingProducts are consideredmislabeled:1.If they have fibers

that should be labeled

and are not mentioned2.Fibers, their tradenames, and theirpercentages do notall have the sameappearance

No information about afiber may be falsified inany product.

Two fabrics whose labelsguaranteed product was

genuine in name and fibercontent. Because of patents,imitators had to use different

fiber percentages.- Textiles: Fiber to Fabric, 1967


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3% ToleranceBased on the inconsistencyin the manufacturingprocessFor example, if a product

states that it is 80% cottonand it is only 78% or 79%, itis within the 3% tolerance.The 3% tolerance is only forcompanies that unknowinglyhave differences in fibercontentPurposeful mislabeling isunlawful.


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Ornamentation/TrimOrnamentation is created by fibers oryarns and only must be listed if itmakes up more than 5% of the fiberweight of the fabric.Trims are different fromornamentation and must be labeled

only if they cover more than 15% ofthe surface area of the product, andare made from a different fiber.A superimposed fiber is an extra fiberadded to a particular part of aproduct for function and must bementioned on the label with fiber andpercentage.If the fiber content in one section of astructural part of a garment (notornamentation) is different from

another section, it must be labeled.


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Special FibersPile fabrics that are made fromdifferent fibers must belabeled.Biconstituent fibers are a

mixture of two or moremanufactured fibers that arecombined and extruded into a

yarn and must be labeled.Premium cotton fibers (Pima,Egyptian, or Sea Island) mustbe labeled with theirpercentages anywhere on thegarment that the premium

name is used.

Acrylic and Polyester

Pile Fabric

Pima Cotton

Synthetic Fibers


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Wool ProductsAll wool products, in the whole garment or thelining, must also be listed in product care labels,no matter the percentageWool fibers are those made from sheep or lamb.

Virgin productsRecycled products.

Angora goat, Cashmere goat,

camel, alpaca, llama, or vicunaare also considered to bewool fibers, but must be labeledwith their specific name in acare label and if they are recycled.


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Linings/InterliningsLinings, interlinings,fillings and paddings needto be listed if they are forwarmth

No listed for structuralpurposes in fiber or non-fiber garments (leather,rubber, etc)

When they are listed, theymust be listed separatelyfrom the outer part of thegarment, even if they aremade from the same fiber


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Country of OriginFinished stage that are readyfor sale to a consumer.Textile products onlyZippers, buttons or othercomponents do not need to be

labeledThe FTC does not require apartially made garment to belabeled, but the US CustomsService may require the item tobe labeled with the country oforigin.Label all constructioncomponent locationsAll disclosure information mustbe the same size, and labelingmust be in English .


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Made in A fabric that is made in Englandmay be shipped to the UnitedStates to be constructed.For that product, the label maystate Made in the USA, butmust include with it of fabricmade in England, or ofimported fabric.The FTC does not require that aproduct to state where it isimported from, but must statethat it is imported.US Customs may require thatEngland be listed.


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Manufacturer/DealerThe company name of themanufacturer, importer, or dealermust be listed or their RegisterIdentification Number (RN). An RN is a number that is issued tocompanies within the U. S. only,

which registers them with the FTC. This number is not required for acompany to do business, but somecompanies may require the companythey are dealing with to have an RN .The letters RN are listed before thenumber for easy identification.For wool, the FTC previously issuedWool Products Labeling (WPL) numbers that some companies stilluse today. The FTC is now issuing

only Registered IdentificationNumbers.


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Products that must be labeledClothing

fibers yarnsfabricshandkerchiefsscarvesUmbrellas

Home accessories

BeddingCurtains/draperiesTablecloths/napkinsFloor coveringsTowelsIroning board coversBattingFlagsCushionsslip coversBlanketsSleeping bagsDoilies

HammocksFurniture scarves.

Items that arepackaged need tohave productinformation visible,whether seen onthe garment

through a clearpackage or directlyon the package.Hosiery does notneed to be labeledseparately, but T-shirts must belabeled separately.Socks, mittens,gloves and linensmust have one partthat is labeled ifsold in a set.


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Placement of LabelsThe fiber content, country of originand manufacturer may appear onone label or on different labels.The fiber content andmanufacturer may appear on theback of the label.The country of origin must be onthe front of the label either placedat the neck or the waistband of agarment.Fiber content and manufacturermust be attached in easy reach.Placement along the neck,waistband or side seam of agarment is acceptable.Product labels are not required tobe permanently attached


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Care Labeling RulingIn 1972, the FTC established the CareLabeling Rule which specified thatclothing labels must carry informationabout washing, dry cleaning andpressing.The Care Labeling Rule was updatedon September 1, 2000New definitions of hot, warm andcold waterConsistent with definitions used bythe American Association of TextileChemists and Colorists (AATCC)


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What is a Care Label? A care label as defined by theFederal Trade Commission(2000) means a permanentlabel or tag, containing regular

care information andinstructions, that is attached oraffixed in such a manner that itwill not become separated fromthe product and will remain

legible during the useful life ofthe product. (p. 1)The term label includes alabel, stamp, tag, or other typesof identification.


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Products that do and do not Require Care Labeling

Clothing worn to cover or protectthe body except for shoes, gloves,and hats .

Home apparel items should belabeled except trim less than 5inches wide and fabric shorterthan 10 yards long.

Items that do not cover the body,for example, neckties and belts , arenot included.Any non-woven item that is only

used once does not need to have acare label.


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WashableIf a product is washableit must state whether itcan be washed by handor by machine.

Include the watertemperature appropriatefor the product.


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BleachIf a product can handle any typeof bleach (chlorine or oxygenbleach) on a regular basis, itdoes not need to be mentioned

in the label.If chlorine bleach would harm aproduct, it must be included inthe label Only non -ChlorineBleach. If any type of bleach would harma garment, the label must state

Do Not Bleach.


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DryingIf a product is to be dried itmust state whether itshould be dried by machine

or some other method.

The temperature is not

required, unless it wouldbe damaged by hightemperatures.


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IroningIf a product is to be ironedregularly, it must belabeled.

Temperature of the iron isnot necessary, unless a

high temperature wouldharm the product.


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WarningsAny kind of care method thatwould harm a product must bementioned on the care labelusing words like Do not,No, and Only. Any care to the product thatwill affect appearance after

care must be stated.Any care that may cause harmto another product must beincluded on the label.


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Dry-cleaningThe words dry -clean may beplaced on a care label with no otherinstruction if any dry-cleaning

solvent can be used withoutdamage to the garment.If only a certain type of solvent maybe used, that must be labeled.

If a garment can be washed withoutdamage, it may not say dry -cleanonly


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Wetcleaning

Wetcleaning is a new methodof cleaning using water-basedchemicals that has not been

perfected, but claims to beenvironmentally safeThe term professionallywetclean was not included inthe Care Label Ruling in 2000because a standard forwetcleaning could not be set.


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Care Labeling GuidelinesCompanies must provide a permanent labelthat gives regular care instructions for agarment that will not harm the garment.These labels may only includewords; symbols are not necessary.Symbols may be used without words,but they must be defined on a hang tag.Companies must prove that thecare methods are correct bytesting garments before they are sold.

A care label may be on the reverse side of aproduct label.


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Violators of TFPIA and CareLabeling Ruling

A company which violatesany labeling rules may be:

Asked to stop the practicewhich violates the actPay up to $11,000 for each

violation


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