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The care symbols (European standard) on
clothing labels are there to help you clean, dry and iron your clothes
effectively, without damaging them. However, they can be confusing, so
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Cotton Wash (Maximum) |
Synthetics Wash (Medium) |
Wool Wash (Minimum) |
Hand Wash Only |
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The temperature in the wash tub symbol is the maximum recommended wash temperature for that garment . A single bar " _ " beneath the wash tub indicates reduced (medium) washing conditions. A broken bar " - - " beneath the wash tub indicates mush reduced (minimum) washing conditions, and is specifically designed for machine wash-able wool.As a general guide you can combine all items without the bar and wash at the lowest recommended temperature. Likewise items with the same bar symbol can be combined and washed at the lowest recommended temperature. Remember: Always follow any special instructions shown on the label; particularly ' wash separately ' which means what it says. Heavily soiled clothes should be washed according to the care label.
A symbol with an "X" across it means the process CANNOT be performed. |
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Tumble-dry
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Tumble-dry (Low setting) |
Tumble-dry (High setting) |
Do not tumble-dry
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| Dry flat | Hang-dry | Drip-dry | Do not wring |
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Ironing |
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Warm iron
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Hot iron
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Do not iron |
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Dry-cleaning |
Bleaching |
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May be dry cleaned |
Do not dry cleaned.
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bleach may be used
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Do not bleach
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Letters and/or a bar beneath the circle are for the dry cleaner, and indicate what process is required.
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Chlorine bleach may be used. |
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Do not wash using water
( Can't be safely washed, needs to be dry cleaned )
A
circle in a square means the garment may be tumble-dried; the dots contained
within the circle indicate the drying temperature.
Also see our guides to .
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