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GB/T 22700-2026Washed garments (English PDF)

水洗整理服装

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Issued by

SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Recommended

Issue date

July 2, 2026

Implementation date

August 1, 2027

Scope

GB/T 22700-2026 is the English-translated version of 水洗整理服装.

GB/T 22700-2026 is the Chinese national standard for wash-finished garments.

It defines washed garments and sets the requirements for the instructions for use, sizing and specifications, raw materials, warp and weft direction, stripe and plaid matching, appearance defects and sewing, then describes the inspection methods and gives the inspection rules and the marking, packaging, transport and storage.

It applies to garments made mainly from woven fabric that have undergone one or more wash-finishing processes such as stone, sand, enzyme, snow or salt washing, and not to denim garments or to garments for children aged 36 months or younger.

Annex A describes the common washing methods and Annex B gives a test method for dye migration. It replaces GB/T 22700-2016, was issued on 2 July 2026 and applies from 1 August 2027.

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Document preview — GB/T 22700-2026

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS: 61.020
Classification: Y 76
Replacing: GB/T 22700-2016

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC

Foreword3
1 Scope5
2 Normative References5
3 Terms and Definitions6
4 Requirements6
5 Inspection Methods15
6 Inspection Rules19
7 Marking, Packaging, Transportation, and Storage26
Appendix A (Informative) Description of Common Washing Methods27
Appendix B (Normative) Test Method for Dye Migration Properties28
Bibliography30

1 Scope

This Document defines terms related to washed garments; specifies requirements, inspection rules, and marking, packaging, transportation, and storage; and describes the corresponding test methods.

This Document applies to garments produced using woven fabrics as the primary material and subjected to wash-finishing.

This Document does not apply to denim garments or garments for infants and young children aged 36 months or younger.

2 Normative References

The provisions in following documents become the essential provisions of this Document through reference in this Document. For the dated documents, only the versions with the dates indicated are applicable to this Document; for the undated documents, only the latest version (including all the amendments) is applicable to this Document.

GB/T 251 Textiles - Tests for color fastness - Grey scale for assessing staining

GB/T 1335 (all parts) Standard sizing systems for garments

GB/T 2668 Specifications for single, layer apparels and clothing sets.

GB/T 3917.2 Textile - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (Single tear method)

GB/T 4841.3 Color cards of standard depths for dyeing with dyestuffs 2/1, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25

GB/T 5296.4 Instructions for use of products of consumer interest - Part 4: Textiles and apparel

GB/T 8170 Rules of rounding off for numerical values & expression and judgement of limiting values

GB/T 8629-2017 Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing

GB/T 8630 Textiles - Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying

GB/T 14801 Test method for skewness and bow in woven and knitted fabrics

GB/T 15557 Standard terminology relating to apparel

GB 18401 National General Safety Technical Code for Textile Products

GB/T 21294-2024 Testing methods of physical and chemical performance of garments

GB/T 21295-2024 Requirements of physical and chemical performance of garments

GB/T 29862 Textiles - Identification of fiber content

GB 31701 Safety Technical Code for Infants and Children Textile Products

GB/T 31702 Testing method for sharpness of attached components on textile products

GB/T 31907 Method of garment measurement

FZ/T 80002 Marking, packaging, transportation and storage for garments

FZ/T 80004 Rule for garments delivery inspection

3 Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this Document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 15557 and the following apply.

3.1 Washed garments

Garments whether in finished or semi-finished form, or made from fabrics that have undergone one or a combination of washing and finishing processes, such as stone washing, sand washing, enzyme washing, rinsing, snow washing, or salt washing.

NOTE 1: Descriptions of common washing and finishing methods are provided in Appendix A.

NOTE 2: Typically, after a garment is sewn and subjected to washing and finishing process, a slight or distinct herringbone pattern appears between double rows of stitching or on either side of a single row of stitching.

4 Requirements

4.7.2 All seams must be smooth and flat, with straight, neat, and secure stitching and even stitch length. Thread tension must be appropriate, with no skipped or broken stitches; back-stitching is required at the start and end of seams and at pocket openings; topstitching width must be consistent.

4.7.3 Exposed seam allowances must be overlocked or heat-sealed; seam allowances shall be at least 0.8 cm wide, except at specific parts such as pocket openings, neck seam allowances, and front placket edges.

4.7.4 No skipped stitches are permitted on the collar or front placket. In other parts, there shall be no consecutive skipped stitches or more than one isolated skipped stitch within any 30.0 cm section. Chain stitches shall not skip.

4.7.5 Darts shall be straight and flat, with consistent length and placement; pintucks (including tacks) shall be evenly spaced, with consistent width and symmetrical left-right alignment of pleating/tucking.

4.7.6 The collar shall be flat without curling up; no thread joins are permitted in collar topstitching; the neckline shall be flat without wrinkling. Collar points and lapel breaks shall be symmetrical in length and width; the collar face and under-collar shall have balanced tension; the collar attaching (comparison of neck and shoulder seams) shall be aligned correctly.

4.7.7 Shoulder seams shall be straight and flat; both shoulders shall be symmetrical in width.

4.7.8 Sleeve attaching shall be smooth and rounded, with consistent front-to-back alignment; sleeve seams shall be straight; sleeve lengths and cuff sizes shall be consistent.

4.7.9 Pockets and pocket flaps shall be well-shaped (square or rounded as designed) and appropriately sized; pocket flaps shall be symmetrical in length and width; pockets shall be flat and straight; pocket corners shall be neat.

4.7.10 Front plackets and under-plackets shall be of appropriate length, with edges lying flat (no rolling out); the front placket shall be straight and flat; the attached zipper tape shall be flat and straight; corresponding front placket sections shall be aligned horizontally.

4.7.11 Buttonholes shall be accurately positioned, appropriately sized for the buttons, neat, and secure. Buttonhole placement shall be accurate; the stitching shall be neat, tidy, and flat.

4.7.12 Buttons shall be securely attached with no exposed knots. Buttons (except decorative ones) shall not be sewn onto a single layer of fabric; the foot girth should match the buttonhole

4.1 Instructions for use

The instructions for use shall meet the requirements of GB/T 5296.4; products intended for children aged over 3 to 14 years shall also meet the requirements of GB 31701. Cases involving special wear effects or localized destructive washing processes should be noted in the instructions for use.

4.2 Size and specification

4.2.1 Size designations shall be established in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1335 (all parts).

4.2.2 Specifications for key body areas shall be designed in accordance with the relevant provisions of GB/T 1335 (all parts) and GB/T 2668.

4.3 Raw materials

Shell fabrics and lining shall meet the relevant requirements of this Document. Filling materials shall meet the requirements of relevant laws, regulations, mandatory standards, and related documents. The used linings and accessories shall be compatible with the shell fabric; buttons, decorative fasteners, zippers, and other accessories shall have smooth surfaces and be free from burrs, defects, and flaws, with no accessible sharp points or sharp edges. Zippers shall mesh well and operate smoothly.

4.4 Warp and weft direction

4.4.1 The degree of yarn skew in the collar face, garment body, and sleeves shall not exceed 3%; the bottom hem of the front body shall not curl or warp, except for special designs.

4.4.2 The degree of yarn skew in the transverse direction for trousers and skirts shall not exceed 3%; the degree of yarn skew in the longitudinal direction for trousers and skirts shall not exceed 1.5%.

4.5 Stripe and plaid matching

4.5.1 For fabrics with distinct stripes or plaids where the width is 1.0 cm or greater, matching shall meet the requirements of Table 1, except for special designs.

4.5.2 For products made of fabrics with prominent stripes or plaids ranging from over 0.5 cm to 1.0 cm (excluding 1.0cm) in width, their pockets and front bodies have stripe fabric be stripe matching, with a maximum deviation of 0.2cm.

4.5.3 The degree of skew in stripe or plaid patterns shall not exceed 3%.

4.5.4 For fabrics with two-way pile fleece or shadow plaids, the direction shall be consistent throughout the garment, unless otherwise specified by the design.

4.5.5 For fabrics with specific patterns, alignment shall be based on the primary motif, and the direction shall be consistent throughout the garment.

4.6 Appearance defects

The permissible limits for defects in various parts of the finished product shall meet the requirements of Table 2. The division of the finished product into specific parts is shown in Figure 1. Only one type of defect within the permissible limits is allowed per part. Defects not listed in Table 2 shall be referred to the requirements for similar defects listed in the Table 2, according to their characteristics. Exceptions apply for special designs or decorative elements. […]

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Referenced standards

Normative references

GB/T 1335 · GB/T 5296.4

Editions of GB/T 22700

Edition	Title	Revision	Status
GB/T 22700-2026	Washed garments	current edition	Current
GB/T 22700-2016	Washed garments	previous edition	In force until 1 August 2027

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