AATCC and ASTM Standards

Currently Available
Use Them
Digitally printed fabrics will be
expected to withstand the same
conditions of home use as fabrics
colored by other means

Typical Methods
Washing

Crocking

Light exposure

Perspiration

Gas fumes
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Drycleaning

Dimensional change

Fabric appearance

Flammability
For guidelines try ASTM
Performance Specifications
D3782 Men’s and Boy’s Knitted Dress Suit
Fabrics and Knitted Sportswear Jacket,
Slack, and Trouser Fabrics

D3691 Woven, Lace and Knit Household

Curtain and Drapery Fabrics
Care Label Test Methods
ASTM D3938 Standard Guide for Determining or
Confirming Care Instructions for Apparel and
Other Textile Products
ASTM D5489 Standard Guide for Care Symbols
for Care Instructions on Textile Care Products
ASTM D6322 Standard Guide to International
Test Methods Associated with Textile Care
Procedures
ISO 3758 Textiles- Care Labeling Code Using
Symbols