Garment care label symbols
Washing
The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum temperature the garment can be washed at. The number of bars under the symbol indicates the level of agitation permitted.
No bar under the symbol: = normal agitation
One bar under the symbol: = reduced agitation
Two bars under the symbol: = much reduced agitation
Hand wash (if no temperature is specified use the lowest temperature or cold)
Do not wash
Drying
The number of dots indicates the drying temperature
Normal temperature
Low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature
Hot iron (max sole plate temp. approx. 200°C)
Medium hot iron (max sole plate temp. approx. 150°C)
Cool iron (max sole plate temp. approx. 110°C). Do not steam iron garments carrying this symbol.
Do not iron
Professional cleaning
Dry clean only. The letters
indicate the type of cleaning agent required.
Professional Wet Clean only
Do not dry clean
Bleaching
Any oxidising bleaching agent can be used
Only use an oxygen based bleach or a
Do not bleach
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