Fabric Care

Fabric Care Symbols Guide

Washing
 Machine wash. Normal. Hot water, detergent in the washing machine.
 Machine wash. Permanent Press.
 Machine wash. Gentle or Delicate cycle.
 Do not wash. Dry clean only.
 Machine wash. Cold temperature no higher than 30C.
 Machine wash. Warm temperature no higher than 40°С.
 Machine wash. Hot temperature no higher than 60°С
 Hand wash. Wash in the sink and hang to dry. Temperature – 40°С.
 Do not wring.
Dry and wring
   Can Dry.
   Do not dry. Do not use a machine see others symbols to indicate drying method.
   Tumble dry, normal. Can Dry on hottest setting.
   Do not tumble dry. Hang to dry.
   Tumble dry normal or low heat. Can dry on low heat settings.
   Tumble dry normal or medium heat. Can dry on medium heat settings.
   Tumble dry normal or high heat. Can dry on high heat settings.
   Tumble dry permanent press.
   Tumble dry, gentle. Only use the gentle settings.
   Line dry. Hang to dry.
   Line dry. Hang item from a washing line.
   Dry flat. Lay flat for drying. Usually used for wool and sweaters.
   Dry in shade. Keep out of direct sunlight.
Bleach and dryclean
   Dryclean only.
   Do not dryclean.
   Dryclean only. Any solvent.
   Dryclean only, any solvent but do not use trichloroethylene.
   Delicate dryclean only, any solvent but do not use trichloroethylene.
   Dryclean, petroleum solvent only.
   Delicate dryclean, petroleum solvent only.
   Bleach when needed. Commercial bleach can be used.
   Do not bleach.
   Can bleach with chlorine.
   Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
Ironing
   Can iron. Any temperature and you can use steam.
   Do not iron.
   High iron, using steam or dry. Temperature should reach 200°С.
   Medium iron, using steam or dry. Temperature should reach 150°С.
   Low iron, using steam or dry. Temperature should not exceed 110°С.
   Do not use steam. Dry ironing is fine.