![]() ![]() Two bards underneath a P signify that the garment may be very gently dry cleaned using trichloroethylene (PCE). When a P is shown, the garment may be dry cleaned using trichloroethylene (PCE).Ī bar underneath a P signifies that the garment may be gently dry cleaned using trichloroethylene (PCE). Two bars underneath an F signify that the garment may be very gently dry cleaned only using a petroleum-based solvent. This requires a milder process than when PCE is used, which means that it is best suited for embellished or delicate garments.Ī bar underneath an F signifies that the garment may be gently dry cleaned only using a petroleum-based solvent. When an F is shown, the garment may be dry cleaned only using a petroleum-based solvent. This symbol may appear in conjunction with others restricting the cycle, moisture, or heat. When an A is shown, the garment may be dry cleaned using any solvent. Steam may damage the garment.Ī circle signifies that the garment may be dry cleaned, using any solvent, cycle, moisture, and heat.Ī crossed out circle signifies that the garment may not be dry cleaned. Three vertical bars underneath the iron signify that the garment may be ironed using steam.Ī crossed out iron with three vertical bars beneath signifies that the garment may be ironed, but only dry. This setting is the one most frequently displayed on care labels, as it is used for clothes made from cotton and linens. The garment should be ironed at the high setting, using steam or dry. Three dots is the maximum iron temperature, which is 200☌ (390☏). You will usually see this symbol on the care label of garments made from wool and polyester mixes. A warm temperature is typically 150☌ (300☏). Two dots inside the iron means that the garment should be ironed at the medium setting, using steam or dry. This is usually 110☌ (230☏), and is most suitable for use on acrylics, nylons and acetates. One dot inside the iron indicates that the garment should be ironed at the low setting, using steam or dry. The iron signifies that the garment may be ironed at any temperature, using steam or dry.Ī crossed out iron prohibits ironing of a garment. When 95 or six dots (USA) are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 95☌ (200☏). ![]() When 70 or five dots (USA) are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 70☌ (160☏). When 60 or four dots (USA) are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 60☌ (140☏). When 50 or three dots (USA) are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 50☌ (120☏). When 40 or two dots (USA) are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 40☌ (105☏). When 30 or one dot (USA) is shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 30☌ (85☏). ![]() The bar symbols also indicate the level of spin recommended with more bars indicating lower preferred spin speed. A double bar indicates very minimal agitation (silk/wool cycle). Wash only on the gentle cycle, involving a reduced spinning cycle and gentle agitation. Garments which have been permanently shaped (are wrinkle resistant)Ī double bar underneath the basin means very gentle handling. This cycle normally involves a cold rinse before a reduced spin cycle. Absence of bars also indicates maximum agitation (i.e., cotton wash).Ī single bar beneath the basin signifies that the garment should be laundered in the "permanent press" cycle. When there is no temperature or dots in the symbol, and no line underneath, the garment may be washed with the hottest available water temperature, as hot water washes better than cold. The basin and water are the washing symbol. Usually, it will need to be dry cleaned instead.Ī hand in the basin signifies that the garment may only be washed by hand using warm water (not above 40☌) and detergent or soap. A cross through the basin means that the garment cannot be safely washed under normal household conditions.
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