Guide to clothing care symbols HOME LAUNDERING
machine wash instructions normal wash
permanent press
gentle wash
water temperature cold = wash at 30C / 65-85F warm = wash at 40C / 105F
do not machine wash
bleaching instructions any bleach
only non-chlorine or oxygen bleach
wash at 60C / 140F
permanent press
delicate / gentle
heat settings any heat
do not machine dry
ironing instructions iron when needed
iron low heat iron med heat iron med heat 110C/230F 150C/300F 200C/390F
iron no steam
do not iron
special care hand wash
do not wring
both = line dry or hang to dry
both = drip dry on line / hanger
dry flat
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING
professional clean instructions professional clean
do not professional clean
type of professional cleaner any cleaner
perc cleaner not allowed
wash at 95C / 200F
both = do not bleach
machine dry instruction tumble dry
wash at 70C / 160F additional hot settings
hot = wash at 50C / 120F
professional wet cleaner
GreenEarth is an excellent choice with any symbol
dry in shade (added to line, drip or flat dry)
no heat / low heat medium heat air max. 60C/140F max. 80C/176F
high heat