This Standard describes the system of graphic symbols, intended for use in the permanent marking of textile articles, providing information essential for their care. This guide provides a comprehensive system of symbols to represent care instructions in order to reduce language dependent care instruction. This Standard covers the following treatments: washing, bleaching, ironing, dry cleaning, and drying (after washing) . This Draft Tanzania Standard is applicable to all textiles products including accessories and trims in the form in which they are supplied to the consumer