Textiles - Technical specification for identification of fiber content
1 Scope
This document specifies the labelling, marking and tolerance requirements for fibre content of textile products, as well as test methods and conformity assessment.
This document applies to the identification of fiber content of textile products sold in China.
Note: Annex A provides examples of textile products that may be exempted.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2910 (all parts) Textiles - Quantitative chemical analysis
GB/T 4146.1 Textiles - Chemical Fibers - Part 1: Generic Names
GB/T 11951 Natural fibres - Terminology
GB/T 17685 Down and feather
GB/T 40905 (all parts) Textiles - Quantitative analysis of cashmere, wool, other specialty animal fibres and their blends
FZ/T 01057 (all parts) Test method for identification of textile fibers
GB/T 08010 Textiles - Classification and content identification of recycled fibers
FZ/T 30003 Textiles-Quantitative analysis of bastfibres and cotton blended-Light microscopy method
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
textile product
products made primarily from natural or chemical fibres, through processing techniques such as spinning, weaving, dyeing and nonwoven, or further through sewing, composite processes, etc.
Note: Textile products include yarns, fabrics and their products.
[Source: GB 18401-2010, 3.1, modified]
3.2
label
carrier that expresses product‑related information by means of text, symbols, numbers, patterns, etc.
Note: The main forms of label include direct printing or weaving on the product, sewing or hanging on the product, or printing or pasting on the packaging of the product.
3.3
permanent label
label that is durably attached to the product and remains clearly legible during the use of the product
[Source: GB/T 5296.4-2012, 3.5, modified]
4 Requirements of fiber content label
4.1 Each product shall be attached with a fibre content label indicating the names and percentages of the constituent fibres contained in the product.
4.2 Each finished product shall be attached with a permanent label for fibre content.
4.3 For products where the application of a permanent label affects their usability, or where a permanent label is not suitable, a permanent label may be omitted, but other forms of fibre content labels, such as hang tags, shall be used. Examples include fabrics, knitting yarns, gloves, socks, scarves, masks, face towels, arm sleeves, wrist supports and garments for infants in direct contact with the skin.
4.4 For products sold as a sales unit (e.g., a whole box or bag) where a permanent label is not suitable, if the fibre names and percentages of each product are identical, the fibre content label may be provided on a per‑sales‑unit basis.
4.5 When packaged products are in sale, if the fibre content information on the textile product cannot be clearly seen, the fibre content shall also be indicated on the packaging or in the instructions for use. For products sold online, the fibre content information shall be provided on the webpage.
4.6 For a set of products with identical fibre content, when delivered to the final consumer as a set, the fibre content information may be indicated on the label of only one piece in the set.
4.7 For products not intended for delivery to the final consumer, the fibre content labelling information may be replaced by commercial documents.
4.8 Permanent fibre content labels shall be non‑irritating to the human body; they shall be attached to an appropriate position on the product, and the information on the label shall be legible.
4.9 The text on fibre content labels shall be clear and legible. The text shall be in the standard Chinese characters prescribed by the state; other languages may also be used at the same time, but the Chinese labelling shall prevail.
4.10 The fibre content may be marked on the same label as other contents of the instructions for use. When different forms of fibre content labels are present on the same textile product, the content shall be consistent.
4.11 Digital labels in the form of QR codes, barcodes, radio‑frequency identification tags, etc., shall not be the sole means of labelling.
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Labelling requirements for fibre content
5 Marking requirements for fibre content
6 Tolerance requirements for fibre content
7 Test methods for fibre content
8 Conformity assessment for identification of fiber content
Annex A (Informative) Examples of textile products that can be exempted
Annex B (Informative) Examples of marking for other fibres or materials
Annex C (Informative) Test method standards related to fibre content of textiles
Bibliography
Textiles - Technical specification for identification of fiber content
1 Scope
This document specifies the labelling, marking and tolerance requirements for fibre content of textile products, as well as test methods and conformity assessment.
This document applies to the identification of fiber content of textile products sold in China.
Note: Annex A provides examples of textile products that may be exempted.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2910 (all parts) Textiles - Quantitative chemical analysis
GB/T 4146.1 Textiles - Chemical Fibers - Part 1: Generic Names
GB/T 11951 Natural fibres - Terminology
GB/T 17685 Down and feather
GB/T 40905 (all parts) Textiles - Quantitative analysis of cashmere, wool, other specialty animal fibres and their blends
FZ/T 01057 (all parts) Test method for identification of textile fibers
GB/T 08010 Textiles - Classification and content identification of recycled fibers
FZ/T 30003 Textiles-Quantitative analysis of bastfibres and cotton blended-Light microscopy method
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
textile product
products made primarily from natural or chemical fibres, through processing techniques such as spinning, weaving, dyeing and nonwoven, or further through sewing, composite processes, etc.
Note: Textile products include yarns, fabrics and their products.
[Source: GB 18401-2010, 3.1, modified]
3.2
label
carrier that expresses product‑related information by means of text, symbols, numbers, patterns, etc.
Note: The main forms of label include direct printing or weaving on the product, sewing or hanging on the product, or printing or pasting on the packaging of the product.
3.3
permanent label
label that is durably attached to the product and remains clearly legible during the use of the product
[Source: GB/T 5296.4-2012, 3.5, modified]
4 Requirements of fiber content label
4.1 Each product shall be attached with a fibre content label indicating the names and percentages of the constituent fibres contained in the product.
4.2 Each finished product shall be attached with a permanent label for fibre content.
4.3 For products where the application of a permanent label affects their usability, or where a permanent label is not suitable, a permanent label may be omitted, but other forms of fibre content labels, such as hang tags, shall be used. Examples include fabrics, knitting yarns, gloves, socks, scarves, masks, face towels, arm sleeves, wrist supports and garments for infants in direct contact with the skin.
4.4 For products sold as a sales unit (e.g., a whole box or bag) where a permanent label is not suitable, if the fibre names and percentages of each product are identical, the fibre content label may be provided on a per‑sales‑unit basis.
4.5 When packaged products are in sale, if the fibre content information on the textile product cannot be clearly seen, the fibre content shall also be indicated on the packaging or in the instructions for use. For products sold online, the fibre content information shall be provided on the webpage.
4.6 For a set of products with identical fibre content, when delivered to the final consumer as a set, the fibre content information may be indicated on the label of only one piece in the set.
4.7 For products not intended for delivery to the final consumer, the fibre content labelling information may be replaced by commercial documents.
4.8 Permanent fibre content labels shall be non‑irritating to the human body; they shall be attached to an appropriate position on the product, and the information on the label shall be legible.
4.9 The text on fibre content labels shall be clear and legible. The text shall be in the standard Chinese characters prescribed by the state; other languages may also be used at the same time, but the Chinese labelling shall prevail.
4.10 The fibre content may be marked on the same label as other contents of the instructions for use. When different forms of fibre content labels are present on the same textile product, the content shall be consistent.
4.11 Digital labels in the form of QR codes, barcodes, radio‑frequency identification tags, etc., shall not be the sole means of labelling.
Contents of GB/T 29862-2026
Foreword I
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Labelling requirements for fibre content
5 Marking requirements for fibre content
6 Tolerance requirements for fibre content
7 Test methods for fibre content
8 Conformity assessment for identification of fiber content
Annex A (Informative) Examples of textile products that can be exempted
Annex B (Informative) Examples of marking for other fibres or materials
Annex C (Informative) Test method standards related to fibre content of textiles
Bibliography
