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Care Label Manual-May 2012
Care Label Manual-May 2012
Care Label Manual-May 2012
MAY 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS CODES PAGE
COTTON COMPOSITIONS (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7) 3-4
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Please Note:
Approval of the proposed care instructions is dependant on the bulk fabric test results
and on the garment styling.
Where more than one or different fabric compositions are used in a style, please select a
wash care code that would apply to the most delicate fabric composition.
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DENIM
DENIM
C5
DO NOT BLEACH
WRING
DO NOT BLEACH
WASH SEPARATELY
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P1 P2
P3 P4
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NYLON / NYLON ELASTANE & BLENDS NYLON WITH PRINTS & MOTIFS
N1 N2
WASH SEPARATELY
WASH WITH LIKE COLOURS DO NOT IRON ON PRINT
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LINEN/ RAMIE
L1
DO NOT BLEACH
DRY CLEANABLE
WASH SEPARATELY
DO NOT BLEACH
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K1 K2
K3 K4
LS1 LS2
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SILK /BLENDS
SB1
DO NOT WASH
DO NOT BLEACH
DO NOT BLEACH
DRY IN SHADE
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TG1
DO NOT WASH
DO NOT BLEACH
GARMENTS WITH PRINTS AND PU FABRIC OR PU TRIMS MUST NOT BE DRY CLEANED
POLYESTER/COTTON/WOOL/LINEN
VISCOSE/ ACRYLIC & BLENDS.
FG1
DO NOT BLEACH
DRY CLEANABLE
GARMENTS WITH PRINTS AND PU FABRIC OR PU TRIMS MUST NOT BE DRY CLEANED.
PLEASE ADD ON ALL KIDSWEAR FOR SAFETY, KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE
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UNDERWEAR
U1 U2
WASH SEPARATELY
WASH SEPARATELY
U3 U4
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SWIMWEAR
DO NOT BLEACH
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BELT REQUIREMENTS
All belts, including belts with style must have the following information:
• Country of origin required by South African law
• Care instructions required by South African law
• Fibre content required by South African law
• Supplier code required by Truworths
• Type and style required by Truworths
• Size required by Truworths.
BASE FABRICS:
Label base fabric: Double sided, woven edge, polyester satin, ultrasonically cut, to
achieve a soft handle. Loop fold labels must not be used.
BRANDING:
Branding is required on belts sold separately and not a requirement for belts with
apparel garments.
The standard layout on page 15 must be followed for all belts with apparel garments.
The information may be stamped onto the belt as per illustration 1 below or the
information may be printed onto a care label and inserted as per illustration 2 and 3
below.
Illustration 1
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Illustration 2
Illustration 3
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The South African Government’s Merchandise Mark’s Act and Consumer Protection
Act require that all wash care labels clearly state:
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BASE FABRICS:
1. Label base fabric for all products: Double sided, woven edge, polyester satin,
ultrasonically cut, to achieve a soft handle. Loop fold labels must not be
used.
2. Heat-slit and heat-cut labels must not be used.
SIZES:
1. 16 mm or 20mm width is used.
2. 10 mm width is used for all narrow belts.
GENERAL:
1. All wording must be legible (no smudging) and not covered by stitching in any
way.
2. Where garments are stone washed, over-dyed etc, wash care labels must still
be legible. If this cannot be achieved, the care label must be sewn into the
garment after processing.
3. Wash care labels must be sewn into the garment, adhesive labels are not
acceptable for this purpose.
4. There must be a minimum of five (5) wash care symbols on the label.
5. For Lingerie, all wash care labels must have the brand printed onto the Label
(e.g. SKINY; PEEP)
5. Wash care labels must be submitted at the earliest opportunity for approval
and before PP sample approval stage.
6. Goods without wash care labels will not be accepted for distribution to stores
under any circumstances whatsoever.
7. Please submit all artworks for intended wash care abels to Truworths Textile
Laboratory and the relevant Garment Technologist for approval.
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Kids garments
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Knitwear
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Shorts
Pants
Skirts
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Dresses
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The care label dimensions can be adjusted to the usual required measurements.
To ensure that it does not show when the thong is fitted
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Please note that Truworths has appointed two Woven & Printed label & swing ticket
suppliers – these being AVERY DENNISON and ITL. Details below
Avery Dennison
CAPE TOWN
Avery Dennison
Unit 4-6 Spurwing Park
Capricorn Boulevard North
Capricorn Park
Muizenberg
7945
Cape Town
TEL: 021 787 9200
FAX: 021 788 3259
Contact: Beverly smith
Email: beverley.smith@eu.averydennison.com
Contact: Eleanor Moore
Email: eleanor.moore@eu.averydennison.com
HONG KONG
Avery Dennison group Hong Kong
Retail Branding and Information Solutions
Avery Dennison Kunshan plant
238 Heilongjiang Middle Road
Kunshan Jiangsu Province
China
215300
TEL: +86 (512) 57364256
FAX: 86-512-57300499
Contact: Ivy Zhang
Email: Ivych.Zhang@ap.averydennison.com
INDIA
Avery Dennison (PVT Ltd) (A part of the Avery)
90/991, 7th Main Road, III Phase
Peenya Industrial Area
Bangalore – 560 058 – INDIA
TEL: 0091 80 41370400
FAX: 0091 80 41370400
Contact: Susheela Swamy
Email: Susheela.Swamy@ap.averydennison.com
Contact: Deepa Nagaraj
Email: deepa.nagaraj@ap.averydennison.com
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CAPE TOWN
International Trimmings & Labels SA (Pty) Ltd
35 Ninth Avenue, Maitland. Cape Town. 7405
South Africa
PO Box 174, Maitland. Cape Town . 7404
TEL: + 27 (21) 590-1100
FAX: + 27 (21) 590-1213
CONTACTS:
Regional Managing Director - Fred Christopher
Email: fred.christopher@itl-group.co.za
Sales Manager – Quintin Wilson
Email: quintin.wilson@itl-group.co.za
Marketing Manager – Bev Webster
Email: bev.webster@itl-group.co.za
Marketing Executive – Nicolette Craig
Email : nicolette.craig@itl-group.co.za
DURBAN
International Trimmings & Labels SA (Pty) Ltd
6 Saxon Avenue, Mayville. Durban. 4091
South Africa
P O Box 4642, Durban. 4000 South Africa
TEL: + 27 (31) 204-9200
FAX: + 27 (31) 208-0998
CONTACTS
Regional Director – Rolfe Deppe
Email: rolfe.deppe@itl-group.co.za
Sales Director - Andre Bosthan
Email: andre.bosthan@itl-group.co.za
JOHANNESBURG
International Trimmings & Labels SA (Pty) Ltd
80 Mimets Road, Denver, Johannesburg.2094
South Africa
TEL: + 27 (11) 620-2400
FAX: + 27 (11) 622-1593
CONTACTS
Branch Manager – Suzette Higino
Email: suzette.higino@itl-group.co.za
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HONG KONG
International Trimmings & Labels Asia (Ltd)
Unit B1, 1st Fl., Hoplite Industrial Centre, 3-5 Wang Tai
TEL: +852 2758 8312
FAX: +852 2758 8740
CONTACT
Angel So (Sales Manager)
Tel No +852 2758 8312
Mobile No. +852 6090 4222
E-Mail address angelso@itl-group.com.hk
CHINA
International Trimmings & Labels (Guangzhou) Ltd
Taishi Industrial Estate Dong Chong Town Panyu
Tel: +852 2758 8312
Fax: +852 2758 8740
INDIA
International Trimmings & Labels India Pvt
# 47/12, Raghavendra Industrial Estate Near Peenya
TEL: 00 91 80 28360540
FAX: 00 91 80 28360543
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS
CAPE TOWN
Identification Systems
18, Coronation Road
Maitland
TEL: 021 5103733
FAX: 021 5103748
CONTACT
Sales: Natasha@idsys.co.za
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