SG 170/23
ISO released Version 4 of ISO 3758 Textiles: Care labelling code using symbols on December 6th, 2023. This new method replaces the previous Version 3 from 2012.
ISO 3758 focuses on the care labeling of textile products. The new update, ISO 3758:2023, introduces notable changes and improvements to its predecessor including the addition of new symbols and terminology, aiming to offer consumers clearer and more concise information. The objective is to enhance understanding and facilitate better care practices for textile products.
The 2023 edition supersedes and replaces the 2012 edition. It incorporates the following key technical revisions:
- The scope has been updated with additional exemptions
- New symbols for wash by hand at ambient temperature
- New symbols for ironing without steam
- Additional dry-cleaning solvent options
- Several symbols have been changed to align with GINETEX symbols (do not iron, do not bleach, do not wash, and hand wash)
- Examples for the use of symbols have been added
- Annex D adds information for the practice of adapting registered graphical symbols
This document establishes a set of graphic symbols designed for marking textile articles, providing information on the most severe treatments that will not cause irreversible damage during the textile care process. It further outlines the utilization of these symbols in care labeling.
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