9521
Accession Number
38544
Author
Hargrave, Jennifer
Title Of Article Chaper
What’s in an Apparel Label? International Requirements for Labeling
Title Of Journal Book
2012 Proceedings of AATCC International Conference, Hilton University Place, Charlotte, NC, USA, March 21-23, 2012
Pages
144-151
Collation
0.833333333
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
There is a growing trend among US retailers and apparel brands to expand their businesses beyond our shores. Many retailers are opening stores in Europe, Australia and elsewhere. Likewise, many brands are finding expanded demand for their products globally. Many of these companies are finding it challenging to determine if they can use one fiber and care label which will meet the legal labeling requirements for multiple countries. This paper will discuss those challenges as well as solutions to meeting diverse requirements. An overview of the fiber content and care labeling requirements for several countries, including recent international labeling developments will be provided. We will provide recommendations on how to best label wearing apparel for those countries and how to avoid producing a care label that is longer than the garment!
Keywords
label;textile;fiber
pub_id
9521