AS 2622:2019 pdf free download – Textile products – Fibre content labelling
1  Scope
This Standard sets out two methods for designating the fibre content of textile products and for supplying this information on made-up products, piece goods and yarns. It also specifies the methods to be used for determining the fibre content of a product.
This Standard is applicable to all textile products. Refer to Australian and State Government legislation for those products exempted from fibre content labelling.
2  Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document.
NOTE  Documents for informative purposes are listed in the Bibliography.
AS 2001.7, Methods of test for textiles, Method 7: Quantitative analysis of fibre mixtures
AS/NZS 2450, Textiles—Natural and man-made fibres—Generic names
ISO 1833 (all parts), Textiles
AATCC 20, Fiber analysis: Qualitative
AATCC 20A, Fiber analysis: Quantitative
ASTM D629, Standard Test Methods for Quantitative Analysis of Textiles
3  Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 attachment
fastenings such as buttons and zips
3.2 bonded fabric
product created by attaching more than one layer of fabric together
3.3 coated fabric
product created by applying a continuous layer of polymer to a fabric
3.4 made-up product
assembled garment or article, manufactured from any textile fibre
EXAMPLE Apparel, manchester, furnishings, carpets.
3.5 permanent label
tag or sticker able to withstand the method of cleaning specified for the article and able to remain legible and attached to the article throughout its useful life
3.6 reclaimed fibre
reprocessed product from used clothing, fibrous material, and scraps from textile and clothing manufacturing
Note 1 to entry: This does not include recycled fibre and cannot be used interchangeably.
3.7 shall
indicates that a statement is mandatory
3.8 should
indicates a recommendation
3.9 textile fibre
natural or man-made material characterized by its flexibility, fineness, high length to thickness ratio,and suitability for textile applications
EXAMPLE Wool, hair, silk, cotton, flax and any other fibrous material.
3.10 textile product
article manufactured or semi-manufactured from textile fibre by spinning, weaving, knitting, felting,bonding, tufting or other process
EXAMPLE Thread, cord, rope, braids, lace, embroidery, nets, carpet, clothing and fabrics.
3.11 trim
ornament applied to a textile
EXAMPLE Tape, embroidery, ribbon, ruffles, overlay, applique, and gimp.
The generic names of natural and man-made fibres to be used are specified in AS/NZS 2450. If no generic name describes a fibre, the fibre shall be specified as man-made. No abbreviations or alternative names shall be used. Rayon, the generic name used in some countries for regenerated cellulose fibres, may be added to the generic names cupro, modal, polynosic and viscose, e.g. viscose rayon. For many years the name linen has been widely used and accepted in fibre content labelling linen and flax blends in consumer goods. Therefore, although flax is the generic name, the name linen may be used in lieu of flax in labelling consumer goods. NOTE  Other products made from natural materials should be labelled with their correct name and according to the labelling requirements within this Standard (e.g. feather, fur etc. in trims).