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Understanding Washing Labels

Who has been baffled trying to decode the various symbols on their garment care labels? It’s recommended to always read and follow the garment care instructions, let’s take a closer look at what these mean:

Washing symbols

Machine wash

Machine wash,
permanent press

Machine wash,
gentle or delicate

Hand wash

Do not wash

Wash at 30°C, cool

Wash at 40°C, warm

Wash at 50°C, hot

Wash at 60°C, hot

Wash at 70°C, hot

Wash at 95°C, hot

Bleaching symbols

Bleach, if needed

Do not bleach

Non-chlorine bleach,
if needed

Drying symbols

Tumble dry, any heat

Tumble dry, low heat

Tumble dry, medium heat

Tumble dry, high heat

Tumble dry, no heat

Line or hang to dry

Drip dry

Dry flat

Dry in shade

Do not dry

Do not tumble dry

Do not wring

Ironing symbols

Ironing symbol

Do not iron

Iron at low heat, maximum temperature 110°C

Iron at medium heat, maximum temperature 150°C

Iron at high heat, maximum temperature 200°C

Do not steam

Dry cleaning symbols

Dry clean symbol

Dry clean, any solvent

Dry clean with PCE

Dry clean with HCS

Professional wet clean

Do not dry clean

Dry clean, short cycle

Dry clean, reduced moisture

Dry clean, low heat

Dry clean, no steam finishing

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