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EXERCISE 38 : Care labelling of apparels

Objectives

At the end of this exercise, you will be able to:
• examine care symbols
• design wash care labels
• create label mock-up
• identify the symbols.
Requirements

Tools/Instruments Tools/Materials
• Pen/pencil - 1 No. • A4 Size sheet - 4 Nos.
• Eraser - 1 No. • Garment Samples - 5 to 10 Nos.
• Ruler - 1 No. • Different care samples - 5 to 10 Nos.
• Computer with Ms excel - 1 No.

Procedure

TASK 1: Examine care symbols

Collect variety of garments and identify and examine the care label and note the findings

S. Material Legal Label Label Label
No Label interpretation compatibility requirements accuracy placement durability

1 Washing Care
instructions

2 Drying Fabric
composition

3 Ironing Specific
care
methods

4 Other
recommendations

TASK 2: Design wash care labels
Design wash care labels, main label, size label for a set of garments you have designed consider factors such as
fabric composition, care instructions, branding elements.

TASK 3: Create label mock-up
Create label mock-up using CAD software or by hand ensuring clarity readability and aesthetic appeal for a set
of garments.

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