This standard specifies the graphic symbols and their meanings for the instructions for use of textiles and clothing, provides a basis for production units to compile instructions for use, and provides information on instructions for use to consumers and relevant social service departments. This standard applies to all kinds of textiles and clothing. GB 8685-1988 Graphic symbols for instructions for use of textiles and clothing GB8685-1988 Standard download decompression password: www.bzxz.net

National Standard of the People's Republic of China
Graphic symbols for instructions for use of textiles and clothing Care labelling code of textiles and apparel UDC 658.62.004
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GB 8685--88
This standard refers to and adopts the international standard ISO/DP3758/5 "ISO Recommendations on Graphic Symbols for Instructions for Use of Textiles and Apparel". 1 Subject content and scope of application
This standard specifies the graphic symbols and their meanings for instructions for use of textiles and clothing, provides a basis for production units to prepare instructions for use, and provides instructions for use information to consumers and relevant social service departments. This standard applies to all kinds of textiles and clothing. 2 Reference standards
GB3291 Textile terminology (common part of textile materials and textile products) 3 Terminology
3.1 Textiles
A general term for textile industry products that have been processed by weaving, printing, dyeing or reproduction and can be used directly or require further processing. Such as yarn, thread, rope, fabric, towel, sheet, blanket, socks, tablecloth, etc. (see GB3291, Section 1.1.3). 3.2 Washing
Place textiles or garments in a container of water for washing. Washing includes the following operations: immersion, pre-washing, conventional washing (usually heating, applying mechanical action, adding detergent) and rinsing. Dehydration, that is, drying or wringing during or at the end of washing. Washing can be done by machine or by hand. 3.3 Chlorine bleaching
Use chlorine bleach in aqueous solution before, during or after washing to improve whiteness and remove stains. 3.4 Ironing
Ironing is performed on textiles or garments using appropriate tools and equipment to restore their shape and appearance. 3.5 Dry cleaning
Washing textiles or garments using organic solvents, including necessary stain removal, rinsing, dehydration and drying. 3.6 Drying after washing
After washing, remove the residual moisture on the textiles or clothing. If it is not suitable to spin dry or wring dry, it can be directly dripped dry. Basic graphic symbols
4.1 There are five basic graphic symbols for the instructions for use of textiles and clothing, see Table 1. Approved by the Ministry of Textile Industry of the People's Republic of China on February 4, 1988 152
Implementation on July 1, 1988
Washing
Chlorine-based
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Ironing and pressing
Dry clearing
Drying after washing
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Basic graphic symbols for instructions for use
Graphic symbols
4.2 If the symbol "×" is added above a graphic symbol, it means that the action indicated by this graphic symbol cannot be performed. 5 Various graphic symbols and their explanations
Symbols are represented by washing troughs,
including machine washing and hand washing
Equilateral triangles are represented
Irons are represented by circles
Squares or hanging
clothes are represented
5.1 Graphic symbols for washing water
The graphic symbols for washing water are shown in Table 2. The numbers in the washing trough represent the washing temperature (degrees Celsius), and the horizontal line below the washing trough indicates that the mechanical action of the washing machine must be gentle.
Graphic symbols
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Table 2 Graphic symbols for washing
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
|Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
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Continued Table 2
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
Maximum water temperature:
Mechanical operation:
Spin or wring:
30 ℃
Hand wash, not machine washable, gently rub and rinse by hand Maximum water temperature:
Washing time:
Do not wring
Do not wash
Note: The graphic symbols listed in the table are synonymous symbols and can be selected according to the sales object. 5.2 Graphic symbols for chlorine bleaching
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Chlorine bleaching only refers to chlorine bleaching, and its graphic symbols are shown in Table 3. Table 3 Graphic symbols for chlorine bleaching
Graphic symbols
Note: The graphic symbols listed in the table are synonymous symbols and can be selected according to the sales object. 5.3 Graphic symbols for ironing
Chlorine bleaching is allowed
Chlorine bleaching is not allowed
The graphic symbols for ironing are shown in Table 4. The dots and the words "high", "medium" and "low" in the iron indicate the bottom plate temperature of the iron (degrees Celsius). Table 4 Graphical Symbols for Ironing
Graphic Symbols
Maximum Temperature of Iron Sole Plate: 200℃
Maximum Temperature of Iron Sole Plate: 150℃
Maximum Temperature of Iron Sole Plate: 110℃
Ironing with Cloth
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Continued Table 4
Graphic Symbols
Note: The parallel graphic symbols in the table are synonymous symbols and can be selected according to the sales object. 5.4, Graphical Symbols for Dry Cleaning
Ironing with Steam
Do not Iron
The graphic symbols for dry cleaning are shown in Table 5. The horizontal line below the graphic symbol indicates that the mechanical action of the washing machine must be gentle. Table 5 Graphical Symbols for Dry Cleaning
Graphic Symbols
Note: The parallel graphic symbols in the table are synonymous symbols and can be selected according to the sales object. 5.5 Graphic symbols for drying after washing
Normal dry cleaning
Mild dry cleaning
Do not dry clean
Graphic symbols for drying after washing are shown in Table 6.
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Table 6 Graphic symbols for drying after washing
Graphic symbols
Note: The graphic symbols listed in parallel in the table are synonymous symbols and can be selected according to the sales object. 158
Symbolized by square and inscribed circle Tumble drying in a tumbler Not tumble drying in a tumbler
Hanging to dry
Lay flat to dry
6 Application and requirements of graphic symbols
6.1 Placement of graphic symbols
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Graphic symbols can be directly printed or woven on textiles, or made into labels by weaving, printing or other methods, and attached to textile garments (including decorations, buttons, zippers, linings, etc.) and their packaging by sewing, hanging or pasting as needed
6.2 Arrangement of graphic symbols
Graphic symbols should be arranged in the order of washing, oxygen bleaching, ironing, dry cleaning, and washing and drying. Necessary graphic symbols can be selected according to the performance and requirements of textiles or garments. 6.3 Color of graphic symbols
For graphic symbols directly printed or woven on textiles, they should be clearly displayed according to the background color. The color of the label is generally white as the background color and black as the graphic symbol. The symbol "×" can also be red to make it more eye-catching. The graphic symbols on the same instruction manual should use the same color. The graphic symbols should remain clear and legible. Supplementary explanatory terms
'When the graphic symbols cannot meet the needs, supplementary explanatory terms can be applied. Supplementary explanatory terms are shown in Appendix A. 8 Others
For export products, if the purchaser has other requirements for graphic symbols, they can be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the agreement. 159
A1 Washing
A1.1 Wash separately (wash separately) GB 8685—88
Appendix A
Supplementary explanatory terms
(reference)
Wash separately or wash textiles or clothing of similar colors together. A 1.2 Wash inside out (wash inside out) In order to protect textiles or clothing, turn them inside out and wash them. A1.3 Do not use soap. Do not use fatty acid soap or similar insoluble calcium soap for washing. A1.4 Do not spin ta dry. Do not spin ta dry after washing.
A 1.5 Do not scrub. Do not scrub with a washboard or by hand. A1.6 Brush.
Gently brush with a brush.
A1.7 All brush.
Gently brush the entire garment with a brush.
A2.1 Iron on reverse side only. Iron the textile or garment with the reverse side turned outward. Az.2 Iron damp.
Wet the textile or garment before ironing. A3 Dry after washing.
A3.1 Dry away from heat. Keep away from direct heat when drying.
Additional Notes:
This standard is under the jurisdiction of the Standardization Research Institute of the Ministry of Textile Industry. This standard was drafted by the Shanghai Textile Standard and Metrology Research Institute and the Standardization Research Institute of the Ministry of Textile Industry. The main drafters of this standard are Xue Xiaobei and Qian Youkang. 160
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