Fashion Design Essentials

NAVIGATION

90. Label Maker

Part of the fashion design process involves how

information about the garments you create will

be shared with your customer. There are laws

regarding how clothing must be labeled. In the

United States, the Federal Trade Commission

requires that most textile and wool products

clearly identify fiber content, country of ori-

gin, and brand or manufacturer, and that those

labels be securely fastened. They can be sewn

in or ironed on. A label printed directly onto the

garment can end up as part of the design. The

percentages of fiber content for each component

of the garment-body, lining, interlining, and/or

decoration-must also be included. Keeping tabs

on information is the designer's responsibility.

Universal Garment-Care Symbols

Machine Wash Cycles

Normal

Water Te mperature

WASHING •

Care labels for apparel should provide complete

instructions regarding care and any warning spe­

cific to that garment to ensure that the quality

is not compromised. Warnings should use clear

terminology, such as "Do not iron," "No bleach,"

and "Dry clean only." A system of universal

symbols for virtually every contingency is also

available.

Designer name labels, hang tags, and price

tickets are usually designed to be extensions of

the brand.

Permanent

Press

• •

Delicate

Gentle

•••

Hand Wash

Cold

(86°F [30°C])

Warm

(104°F [40°C])

Hot

(122°F [SO°C])

BLEACHING

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Any Bleach When Needed

Only Non-Chlorine

Bleach When Needed

Do Not Wash

Do Not Ring

Do Not Bleach