Laundry care symbols

Washing Care

Laundry Symbols

General

The care label describes the allowable treatment of the garment without damaging the textile. Whether this treatment is necessary or sufficient, is not stated. A milder than specified treatment is always acceptable. The symbols are protected and their use is required to comply with the license conditions; incorrect labelling is prohibited. A bar below each symbol calls for a gentler treatment than usual and a double bar for a very gentle treatment.

Washing
30°C

This mean's that you should wash your garments no higher than 30°C

This is good for delicate fabrics like silk's and woollen/mixtures.

American laundry symbol for 30°C.
40°C

This mean's that you should wash your garments no higher than 40°C.

This is suitable for cotton, linen or viscose, acrylics, acetate, wool mixtures and wool/polyester blends.

American laundry symbol for 40°C.
50°C

This mean's that you should wash your garments no higher than 50°C.

This wash is suitable for polyester/cotton mixtures, nylon, cotton and viscose.

American laundry symbol for 50°C.
60°C

This mean's that you should wash your garments no higher than 60°C.

This is ideal for bedding and towels.

American laundry symbol for 60°C.
70°C

This mean's that you should wash your garments no higher than 70°C

This is for garment made from cotton,linen and whites suitable for boiling

American laundry symbol for 70°C.
95°C

This mean's that you should wash your garments no higher than 95°C

This is for garment made from cotton,linen and whites suitable for boiling

American laundry symbol for 95°C.
Hand wash only

This mean's that you should hand wash your garments only

Do not wash

This mean's that you should not wash your garments

Do not wringing

This mean's that you should not wring your garments

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