Question

A woven shawl is made of 50% wool and 50% acrylic. Which trademark should be suitable for the purpose of labelling?

• A. \( \text{Wool mark} \)
• B. \( \text{Wool blend} \)
• C. \( \text{Wool mark blend} \)
• D. \( \text{Wool manmade} \)

Hint:

Certification Hierarchy: 1. 100% Wool = Woolmark 2. 50%-99% Wool = Woolmark Blend 3. 30%-49% Wool = Wool Blend

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Textile certification marks (trademarks) are used to inform consumers about the fiber content and quality of a product. The Woolmark Company has specific logos based on the percentage of "Pure New Wool" present in a garment.

Step 1: Differentiate between the Woolmark logos.

• Woolmark: This logo is used for products made of 100% Pure New Wool. Since the shawl has 50% acrylic, this label cannot be used.
• Woolmark Blend: This specific trademark was introduced for products that contain between 50% and 99% New Wool blended with other fibers (natural or synthetic).
• Wool Blend: This logo is typically used for products containing between 30% and 49% New Wool.

Step 2: Apply to the given fiber composition.
Since the shawl is exactly 50% wool, it meets the eligibility criteria for the Woolmark Blend logo, which ensures that the wool used is of high quality even if it is mixed with a synthetic fiber like acrylic.