Posted 11.9.2011 by Karla Rivera
The Federal Trade Commission is looking for public input as it reviews the guidelines it set in place to govern how textile manufacturers label their products.
As the law currently stands, any textiles sold in the United States must carry labels that contain the generic names and percentages by weight of the fibers used by the maker to create the product, Fibre2Fashion reports. Additionally, country of origin must be clearly visible.
The agency last reviewed the textile rules in 1998 and in effort to stay up-to-date, is hoping Americans will provide feedback on how they perceive the guidelines. In particular, the FTC wants to know if it should use multiple languages on labels or set new specifics for textile marketing.
"The FTC also seeks comment on the benefits and costs of the Textile Act's requirement that businesses use identification issued by the FTC under certain circumstances," the news source notes.
With many Americans looking to spend less when possible, cheap knock-off brands have become more popular. Accurate labels can help consumers ensure they are purchasing a quality product.