United States · Textiles

US Textile Labeling

A practical guide to US Textile Labeling for textiles sold in the United States: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Textile products sold in the United States; Apparel, home textiles, and imported goods

Authority

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Legal basis

Textile Fiber Products Identification Act; Care Labeling Rule

Local representative

Not applicable — the seller or importer is responsible

Timeline

Before the product is sold

Cost

Testing and compliance costs vary

If you do not comply

FTC enforcement and civil penalties

Who needs this

Textile products sold in the United States
Apparel, home textiles, and imported goods

Documents you need

Fibre content test report
Country of origin information
Care instruction records

Compliance checklist

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Fibre content test report
Country of origin information
Care instruction records

How to comply

Test the fibre content
Prepare the required label statements
Verify country of origin
Add care instructions where required

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: US Textile Labeling — United States
Product category: Textiles
Authority: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Legal basis: Textile Fiber Products Identification Act; Care Labeling Rule

Documents we already have:
  1. Fibre content test report
  2. Country of origin information
  3. Care instruction records

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under US Textile Labeling in the United States?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before the product is sold.

Testing and compliance costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Fibre content missing or inaccurate
Country of origin not disclosed
Care instructions missing where required

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.