chapter 17 textile laws and regulation

fiber content of textiles must be contained on a labels attached to the item

*Generic fabric names *Percentage of fiber content by weight *Disclosure of the country of origin *The manufacturer’s name or FTC registered identification number *Contents of each components listed separately

protect manufacturers and consumers from wool-fiber substitutes

fiber that has never been reclaimed from any woven or felted-wool product

wool fabrics containing previously used fibers

reducing wool products to their fiber state

guarantee that a fabric has met the minimum requirements under the federal code

creates and enforces safety standards and other rules to eliminate or reduce product hazards

requires that care labels be affixed to apparel and be included with consumer goods for home sewing

Items not used to cover or protect the body – belts, neckties, suspenders, handkerchiefs

only one care method needs to be on the label *Dry Cleanable Product *Washable Product *Washing *Bleaching *Drying *Ironing

manufacturer must have reasonable basis for care information

– Care Labeling Rule provides a glossary so that the meaning of terms is standardized

countries limit imports *Quotas *Tariffs