DIN EN 23758:1993-12

Co-operating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Description and definition of symbols
4 Application and use of symbols
Annex
A (informative) Use of textile care symbols covered
      by WIPO international trademarks
Tables
NB.1 Examples of symbols most popularly used in the UK
ND.1 Ironing symbols, optional phrases and examples of
      application
Figure
NB.1 Relative dimensions of washing and dry cleaning
      symbols
National annexes
NA (informative) Committees responsible
NB (informative) Application of the care label to the
      textiles
NC (informative) Terminology of care treatments
ND (informative) Ironing symbols

Establishes a system of graphic symbols, meant for use in the permanent marking of textile articles, giving information essential for their proper care. Applies to all textile articles in the form in which they are supplied to the consumer. Also gives definitions and tables.