Garment care label symbols
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Washing
The figure quoted in the bucket is the
maximum temperature at which the
garment can be washed.
Normal agitation
Reduced agitation
Much reduced agitation
Hand wash
Do not wash
Programme selection
examples
Programme
Garment care label
symbols
Cottons
Minimum iron
Delicates
Woollens
Silks
Express 20
Automatic plus
Drying
Normal temperature
Low temperature
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
Approx. 200 °C
Approx. 150 °C
Approx. 110 °C
Ironing with steam can cause
irreversible damage.
Ironing prohibited
Professional cleaning
Dry clean only. The letters
indicate the type of cleaning
agent required.
Wet cleaning
Dry cleaning prohibited
Bleaching
Any oxidation bleach can be
used
Use oxygen bleach only
Do not bleach