Laundry and clothing care symbols
Symbols used for washing, drying, ironing, bleaching and professional garment care.
34 symbols
Chlorine bleach permittedChlorine-based bleaching is permitted when caring for this item.
Cool machine washMachine wash at a cool temperature; one dot indicates the lower wash-temperature setting.
Do not bleachDo not use chlorine bleach or other bleaching agents on this item.
Do not ironDo not iron or press this item with heat.
Do not tumble dryDo not dry this item in a tumble dryer.
Do not washDo not wash this item in water.
Do not wringDo not twist or wring the item to remove water.
Drip dryAllow the item to drip dry without wringing or shaping it.
Dry clean with any solventProfessional dry cleaning is permitted using any normally used dry-cleaning solvent.
Gentle tumble dryTumble drying is permitted using a gentle cycle; the bar beneath the symbol indicates reduced mechanical action.
Hang to dryDry the item by hanging it rather than using a tumble dryer.
Hot machine washMachine wash at a hot temperature; three dots indicate a high wash temperature.
Iron at high temperatureIron at a high temperature; three dots conventionally indicate a maximum sole-plate temperature of about 200°C.
Iron at low temperatureIron at a low temperature; one dot conventionally indicates a maximum sole-plate temperature of about 110°C.
Iron at medium temperatureIron at a medium temperature; two dots conventionally indicate a maximum sole-plate temperature of about 150°C.
Ironing permittedThe item may be ironed; this symbol does not specify a temperature.
Machine washThe item may be washed in a washing machine using a normal cycle.
Mild cool washMachine wash at a cool temperature using a mild or reduced-action cycle.
Mild hot washMachine wash at a hot temperature using a mild or reduced-action cycle.
Mild machine washMachine wash using a mild or reduced-action cycle.
Mild warm washMachine wash at a warm temperature using a mild or reduced-action cycle.
Mild washMachine wash using a mild or reduced-action cycle; the single bar beneath the wash tub indicates gentler treatment.
Professional dry cleaningThe item may be professionally dry cleaned.
Professional wet cleaningProfessional wet cleaning is permitted using a normal process.
Short dry-cleaning cycleProfessional dry cleaning should use a shortened cycle.
Tumble dryThe item may be dried in a tumble dryer.
Tumble dry at high temperatureTumble dry using high heat; three dots indicate the higher temperature setting.
Tumble dry at low temperatureTumble dry using low heat; one dot indicates the lower temperature setting.
Tumble dry at medium temperatureTumble dry using medium heat; two dots indicate the normal temperature setting.
Very gentle tumble dryTumble drying is permitted using a very gentle cycle; the two bars beneath the symbol indicate reduced mechanical action.
Very mild cool washMachine wash at a cool temperature using a very gentle cycle; two bars indicate greatly reduced mechanical action.
Very mild hot washMachine wash at a hot temperature using a very gentle cycle; two bars indicate greatly reduced mechanical action.
Very mild warm washMachine wash at a warm temperature using a very gentle cycle; two bars indicate greatly reduced mechanical action.
Warm machine washMachine wash at a warm temperature; two dots indicate a medium wash temperature.