TS 10059

TS 10059 is the standard for determining the care labelling code for textile products by means of symbols. Its purpose is to provide a clear, widely understandable symbol language that helps users handle textile articles correctly and maintain their appearance over time. In practice, this kind of labelling turns written care instructions into a compact visual system that can be read quickly by consumers and by laundry or cleaning services.

The care-process groups covered by the symbol code

The standard’s framework is the presentation of care information through permanent graphic symbols applied to textile products. The stated process groups are washing, chlorine bleaching, ironing, dry cleaning, and tumble drying after washing. From a general technical perspective, these groups reflect how textile fibres respond differently to water, heat, solvents, and mechanical action; the symbol code therefore helps users select care methods suited to the fabric structure and finish.

Why a symbol-based care system matters

Care symbols make the balance between product durability and maintenance practicality easier to understand. Cotton, wool, synthetic fibres, and blends may react very differently to the same treatment, so a standardized symbol set improves readability across languages and markets compared with relying only on words. TS 10059 addresses the need for a consistent and orderly way to communicate textile care information.