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ISO 8559-2:2025 — Size designation of clothesCurrent published ISO clothing size designation standard; based on body dimensions. Last checked 2026-08-12.ISO 19407:2023 — Footwear sizing conversionPublished conversion guidance based on foot length across major shoe sizing systems. Last checked 2026-08-12.ISO 3758:2023 — Textile care labellingCurrent published care-labelling code covering washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional care. Last checked 2026-08-12.FTC — Complying with the Care Labeling RuleUS guidance explaining care-label obligations and reasonable-basis requirements. Last checked 2026-08-12.GINETEX — Care labellingExplains that care symbols communicate the maximum permitted textile-care treatment and are protected trademarks. Last checked 2026-08-12.ISO/DIS 8559-6 — Breast body measurementsUnder-development draft concerning anthropometric definitions for breast measurements; not treated as a final sizing standard. Last checked 2026-08-12.