International symbols on clothing labels

Symbol

English term

 

Machine Wash, Normal

 

Machine Wash, Cold

 

Machine Wash, Warm

 

Machine Wash, Hot

 

The water temperature should not exceed 60C or 140F.

 

Machine Wash, Hot

 

Machine Wash, Hot

 

Machine Wash, Permanent Press

 

Machine Wash, Gentle or Delicate

 

Hand Wash

 

Do Not Wash

Note : All (98 +%) washable fabrics are safe for certain types of chlorine. IF CHLORINE IS NOT REFERRED TO IN THE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS, ANY CHLORINE CAN BE USED.

 

Bleach When Needed

 

Non-Chlorine Bleach When Needed

 

Do Not Bleach

Drying

 

Tumble Dry, Normal

 

Tumble Dry, Normal, Low Heat

 

Tumble Dry, Normal, Medium Heat

 

Tumble Dry, Normal, High Heat

 

Tumble Dry, Normal, No Heat

 

Tumble Dry, Permanent Press

 

Tumble Dry, Gentle

 

Do Not Tumble Dry

 

Do Not Dry

 

Line Dry

 

Drip Dry

 

Dry Flat

 

Dry In Shade

Squeezing

 

Do Not Wring

Ironing

Note: If ironing is not necessary, instructions may not be provided.

 

Iron, Any Temperature, Steam or Dry

 

Iron, Low

 

Iron, Medium

 

Iron, High

 

Do Not Steam

 

Do Not Iron

Dry cleaning

 

Dryclean

 

Dryclean, Any Solvent

 

Dryclean, Petroleum Solvent Only

 

Dryclean, Any Solvent Except Trichloroethylene

 

Dryclean, Short Cycle

 

Dryclean, Reduced Moisture

 

Dryclean, Low Heat

 

Dryclean, No Steam

 

Do Not Dryclean