Despite rigorous quality testing procedures, consumers may still end up unpacking faulty garments off their shopping bags or shipping boxes.

Consumer reviews are a good catalyst to improved and regulated garment trading environment.  Government regulators have to succumb to political pressure from consumer groups and increasing public complaints of a particular brand, product, trade or advertising practices.  Consumer protection Acts are a commonplace and increasingly being adopted in other developing countries.  Of course, enforcement is another story.

The International Care Labeling Codes developed by UK’s Home Laundering and Consultative Council involves the a set of symbols or codes to cover all aspects of laundering textile products. 

In addition, many items of clothing must be labeled to provide information about any risks of fire.  As such, flammability warnings must appear on nightwear and they may include expressions such as “Carelessness causes fire”; “Warning:  Keep away from Fire”, or “Low Flammability”