Care Labelling is the consumer product information standard which was made mandatory under the Trade Practices Act. Since March 1980 any article of wearing apparel sold in Australia must carry labels giving: The Manufacturer’s name or brand name. The fibre content of the article, for example, 80% wool, 20% nylon. Care instruction labels. The care label states the recommended cleaning treatment that will not damage the fabric. Items that are allowed to be dry-cleaned will include a special symbol on the care label.