Understanding Labels
Almost every item of clothing comes with its own instruction manual, in the form of a handy care label. But do you know what all those little symbols on care labels mean? Here’s our quick guide for you.
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Here's an easy one to start - the number in the tub tells you the maximum temperature you can wash this item at.
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Means the item can handle a cotton wash, and maximum agitation.
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Means the item needs a synthetics wash, with medium agitation.
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Means the item wants a woollens wash, with minimum agitation.
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Yep, hand wash only.
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Means you can't wash this item - try dry cleaning instead.
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This means an item can be tumble-dried
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Can be tumble-dried on low heat
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Can be tumble-dried on high heat
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Don't tumble dry this
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Drip dry recommended
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Hang to dry
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Dry flat
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If the iron symbol is crossed out - don't iron it
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COOL iron (110 oC)(acrylic, nylon, acetate).
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WARM iron (150oC) (polyester, mix, wool).
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HOT iron (200oC) (cotton, linen).
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Can be chlorine cleaned
Can not be chlorine cleaned
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Dry cleaning symbols tell professional cleaners which solvents to use.
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This one means do not dry clean