BS 5742:1989

This standard BS 5742:1989 Specification for textile labels requiring to be washed and/or dry cleaned is classified in these ICS categories:

• 59.080.01 Textiles in general

This British Standard specifies the materials, design and method of application of labels and name tapes for garments and other made-up textile articles. It also specifies the colour-fastness requirements of the markings on garment labels and name tapes when subjected to methods for washing, rubbing, dry cleaning, washing in the presence of sodium hypochlorite, and perspiration. Requirements are given for both general-purpose and heavy-duty products.

NOTE 1 The term “labels” hereafter in this standard covers both labels and name tapes.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Materials, design and method of application of both general purpose and heavy duty products.