Care instructions are small solutions to big problems. Care labels provide guidelines to consumers about apparel care, and the best cleaning procedures to be used for a particular combination of fabric, thread decoration and construction techniques. Following the instructions on the care labels is an assurance that the appearance and fit of the garment will be maintained after repeated cleaning treatments. Textile products are often tested for safety and quality so that consumer can be confident in the product they are buying. The International Association for Textile CareLabelling (GINETEX) is the world body which governs care labels since 1975. A correct care label  is required to consist of at least four and sometimes five symbols in the following sequence: 1) Washing, 2) Bleaching, 3) Ironing & 4) Drying