ISO 3758 Care Labelling Symbols: How Many Symbol Families a Private-Label Suit Needs
Count symbol families, not every icon variant. ISO 3758:2023 is Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols. ISO lists Edition 4, published 2023-12, at 31 pages. The symbols indicate the most severe treatments that do not cause irreversible damage. For domestic processing the families are washing, bleaching, drying and ironing; the standard also covers professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning. It excludes industrial laundering (see ISO 30023) and professional carpet cleaning, and it excludes non-removable upholstery and mattress covers, and carpets/rugs that need professional carpet cleaning.
Which symbol families belong on a private-label suit?
| Family | In ISO 3758:2023 scope? | Suit-label note |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | Yes (domestic) | Most severe wash that does not cause irreversible damage |
| Bleaching | Yes (domestic) | Usually restricted on wool suit cloth |
| Drying | Yes (domestic) | Tumble / natural drying symbols as applicable |
| Ironing | Yes (domestic) | Temperature family matching the cloth |
| Professional dry cleaning | Yes | Common on structured jackets |
| Professional wet cleaning | Yes | When the cloth and market support it |
| Industrial laundering | No — see ISO 30023 | Out of 3758 scope |
| Professional carpet cleaning / fixed upholstery | No | Excluded by ISO abstract |
A suit care label normally needs the four domestic families plus a professional cleaning instruction appropriate to the cloth and construction. Exact national label formats still follow the market’s regulations; ISO 3758 is the symbol code many markets reference.
What should the care-label brief include before sample?
- Market (EU, UK, US, AU, etc.) and whether GINETEX-style or country-specific layout is required
- The ISO 3758 symbol set you approve for wash, bleach, dry, iron and professional cleaning
- Who supplies the printed care label and fibre content label
- Any dry-clean-only position driven by fused, half-canvas or full-canvas construction and cloth type
Do not invent temperatures or solvent codes that the mill and your compliance adviser have not approved.
When does the care label lock?
With the sealed sample. Sample takes 7–14 days; bulk OEM from 50 and the 14–21 day production window follow written approval. Changing care symbols after sealing means reprinting labels and reopening the sample record.
"Sample lead time is 7–14 days and bulk OEM starts from 50 after sample approval. Send the ISO 3758 care-symbol artwork with the brief so the sample carries the label you will use in bulk." — Shi Yuan Suit Factory (statement built from published factory policy)
FAQ
How many domestic care-symbol families does ISO 3758 cover?
Four domestic treatment families — washing, bleaching, drying and ironing — plus professional dry cleaning and professional wet cleaning. ISO 3758:2023 is Edition 4 (2023-12), 31 pages.
Does ISO 3758 cover industrial laundering of suits?
No. ISO’s abstract points industrial laundering to ISO 30023 and excludes professional carpet cleaning and certain fixed soft furnishings.
When should care-label artwork reach Shi Yuan?
Before the 7–14 day sample, with fibre content and hangtag text, so bulk OEM from 50 matches the sealed sample.
Core factory facts
- Manufacturing: MTM from 1, bulk OEM from 50, lead times
- Sample policy: sample fee, timing, revisions
- Process: specs, sample seal, QC
Contact
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