CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
Most clothes and other washable items have permanent care labels. Read these labels carefully! Care label instructions and warnings should be followed for the best cleaning results.
The table below defines the typical symbols used on fabric care labels. (Note: Some manufacturers may use slightly different symbols.)
CARE LABEL SYMBOLS
ENGLISH
WASH CYCLE
Normal wash setting
Permanent Press or Wrinkle
Resistant setting
Gentle/Delicate setting
Hand wash only
Do not wash
Do not wring. Hang dry, drip dry, or dry flat
WASH WATER TEMPERATURE
Maximum water temp 200˚F/95˚C
Maximum water temp 160˚F/70˚C
Maximum water temp 140˚F/60˚C
Maximum water temp 120˚F/50˚C
Maximum water temp 105˚F/40˚C
Maximum water temp 85˚F/30˚C
BLEACH INSTRUCTIONS
Any bleach when needed
Only
Do not bleach
DRY CLEAN SYMBOL
This symbol indicates the fabric should be dry cleaned only.
TUMBLE DRY CYCLE
Machine dry
Normal setting
Permanent Press or Wrinkle
Resistant setting
Gentle or Delicate setting
Do not tumble dry
TUMBLE DRY HEAT SETTING
Any heat
High heat
Medium heat
Low heat
No heat/Air fluff
Do not tumble dry
SPECIAL DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Line dry or hang to dry
Drip dry (do not spin or wring)
Dry flat
Dry in shade.
IRONING INSTRUCTIONS
Ironing is necessary
High temperature setting
Medium temperature setting
Low temperature setting
Do not iron or press with heat
Iron without using steam
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