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SWING TAG [2 records]

Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labelling (Packaging)
DEF

A tag attached to an article of merchandise giving information about the quality of its material and about its proper care.

Key term(s)
  • tie-on label

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étiquetage (Emballages)
DEF

Étiquette, label attachés au produit au moyen d'une cordelette, d'une ficelle, ex. : notice d'emploi, instructions de lavage, etc. [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
  • Clothing (General)
CONT

Modifications of the Care Label Rule ... Last year, the FTC began allowing symbols-only care labels provided that a hang tag or some other explanation of the symbols accompanied the garment. At the beginning of 1999, the explanatory tags will no longer be required.

CONT

The hang tag, also called the swing tag, is the red heart tag attached to Ty Beanies Babies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Vêtements (Généralités)
CONT

Industrie Canada. Guide du Règlement sur l'étiquetage et l'annonce des textiles [...] Les articles textiles de consommation [...] doivent porter une étiquette non permanente, notamment une étiquette volante [...] ou, si le fournisseur le désire, une étiquette permanente. Il est possible d'utiliser plus d'une étiquette pour fournir les renseignements prescrits.

Spanish

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