LABEL READING
  Tag reading is most important thing in shopping when you go to do shopping you
need to understand following things.
[ SIZE | MADE
IN | RN NUMBER | STYLE NUMBER | TYPE
OF FABRIC | CARE INSTRUCTION ]
Tells what size the garment is. May list a numeric size or size class such as Small
(S), Medium (M), Large (L), X-Large (XL). There is no uniform standard for sizing in the
U.S. ^TOP
"Made in USA" from imported fabric "Made in China,"
"Taiwan,", "Made in Pakistan" etc. ^TOP
A registered identification number (RN) is issued by the U. S. Federal Trade Commission
to a business residing in the U. S. that is engaged in the manufacture, importing,
distributing, or sale of textile, wool, or fur products. Such businesses are not required
to have an RN. However, the RN can be used in place of a name on the label or tag, that is
required to be affixed to these products.
The RN number is helpful for consumers when trying to contact a manufacturer with a
question, comment, or complaint. You can access and search the FTC data base on their web
site. Usually there will be both an address and telephone number listed. ^TOP
Identifies a particular style of garment in a manufacturer's line. Used to track sales,
returns. (Not always shown.) ^TOP
In the U. S. the generic names of all fibers present in the amount of five percent or
more of the total fiber weight must be provided on the label. ^TOP
The Care Labeling Rule requires clothing manufacturers and importers to provide at
least one satisfactory method of care necessary for the ordinary use of the garment. The
label must also provide warnings against the use of any method which the consumer can
reasonably expected to use that would harm the product. Note that fabrics on a bolt should
have care instructions on the end of the bolt.
The laundry instructions are to provide instructions for, in order, washing, bleaching,
drying, and ironing; and dry cleaning instructions are to include one symbol. Click to
learn the Care Symbols. ^TOP
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