#Washing machine symbols code#

Garment is to be ironed at a high heat setting.Ħ. Garment is to be ironed at a medium heat setting.ĥ. Garment is to be ironed at a low heat setting.Ĥ. This denotes the garment is not suitable for ironing.ģ. Ironing Symbolsġ.This shape of an iron box indicates that the garment is ironable at any suitable temperature.Ģ. Line dry – which means that you can hang them on a clothesline to dry. Dry in the shade – This is given for clothes which may fade or get damaged in direct sunlight.Ħ. Dry in the flat – This is given for clothes/ fabrics which may stretch if hung on a line they should be laid horizontally in a rack for drying.ĥ. Drip dry – this indicates that the garment should be hung without wringing, hand shaping or smoothing.Ĥ. This indicates that you should not use the washing machine for tumble drying the fabric.ģ. Six Dots – 95✬ Drying care symbols for fabricsĢ. The dots inside the bucket (like the numbers) will be representing the initial maximum temperature setting for the fabric. When there are no lines under the bucket it means the maximum agitation is ok. One broken line under the bucket means that the fabric is to have a medium agitation only.Ĩ. The number inside the bucket denotes the initial maximum temperature setting.ħ.

Two broken lines under the bucket means that the fabric is to have the minimum agitation. A hand inside the bucket denotes that the fabric is suitable only for handwashing.Ħ. This is usually used for beaded sequined fabrics, wool, silk etc which needs gentle agitation.ĥ. The two lines under the bucket denote that the fabric should be washed in a gentle or delicate setting only. If a piece of clothing is permanent press, it usually means that you shouldn’t iron it.Ĥ. This is intended for Permanent Press fabrics which have been treated with chemicals to ensure they foil wrinkles and retain their original shape.This will have a cold rinse before spinning at a reduced time. This usually accompanies symbols for drycleaning care.ģ. This means that the article should not be machine washed. This symbol means that you can launder this in a washing machine with water, detergent or soap and maximum agitation.Ģ. “Professionally dry-clean, short cycle, tumble warm” means you cannot since a coin-operated machine could not be adjusted to follow the process.ġ. A “Dry-clean” label means you can use a coin-operated machine.

If not, the particular solvent to be used should be listed. The type of dry-cleaning solvent does not have to be specified if all are safe. If the label says do not dry-clean, don’t assume you can. If no warnings are given, no adjustments are needed to the care process listed on the label. If bleach is unsafe, then the label must say “no bleach” or “do not bleach.” If non-chlorine bleaches are safe, then the label should say “use only non-chlorine bleach when needed.” If bleach is not mentioned, any type of bleach may be used, when needed. The label need not mention any ironing temperature if the regular use of a hot iron will not harm the garment. If ironing is needed to preserve the garment’s appearance, instructions must be given. If no ironing instructions are given, it should not be necessary to iron the garment. If no water temperature or dryer setting is mentioned, it is safe to use any setting, even hot water and hot tumble drying. The general guidelines for these clothing care symbols include Some of the most common laundry care symbols are as in the table below Learn more about Rayon fabric here Laundry care symbols Learn more about polyester fabric care here NYLON FABRIC CARE SYMBOLS POLYESTER FABRIC CARE SYMBOLS Learn more about washing and caring for silk clothes here Learn more about wool fabric care here SILK FABRIC CARE SYMBOLS Fabric care labels for different kinds of fabrics One thing general about these symbols is that if there is a cross across any of the symbols, that denotes the cancellation or negation of the process. (Like when you try to add fabric texture or when you have to shrink clothes) Sometimes you have to but that is another story altogether. Modifications to these symbols tell a whole story of how you should care for the cloth in question.

#Washing machine symbols code#

The International care labeling code is based on 5 basic symbols.- Washtub (Washing), Triangle (Bleaching), Iron (Ironing), circle (Dry cleaning) and the square (Drying). Fabric care labels for different kinds of fabrics.