Laundry Symbols
Proper laundry care is easy if you follow the care labels. From the right washing temperature to the correct drying method, these symbols guide you through the various cleaning stages. There are five standardised pictograms for textile care: Washing, Bleaching, Drying, Ironing and Dry Cleaning. The various care labels are the fabric manufacturers’ recommendations. So you know what’s best for your laundry in the long term. We discuss the meaning of these care symbols and show why they are so important for your fabrics.
washing
Cotton wash (maximum)
Synthetic wash (medium)
Wool wash (minimum)
Hand wash only
washing
Cotton wash (maximum)
Synthetic wash (medium)
Wool wash (minimum)
Hand wash only
Drying
Do not tumble dry
Tumble dry (high temperature)
Tumble dry (low temperature)
Tumble dry
Dry flat
Hang to dry
Do not spin dry
Drying
Do not tumble dry
Tumble dry (high temperature)
Tumble dry (low temperature)
Tumble dry
Dry flat
Hang to dry
Do not spin dry
dry cleaning
May be cleaned using
the wet-clean process.
May be dry cleaned.*
*May be dry cleaned. Other letters and
/ or a line under the circle inform the dry cleaners of the process required.
dry cleaning
May be cleaned using
the wet-clean process.
May be dry cleaned.*
*May be dry cleaned. Other letters and
/ or a line under the circle inform the
dry cleaners of the process required.
Bleach
Chlorine bleach may
not be used
Chlorine beach
may be used
Bleach
Chlorine bleach may
not be used
Chlorine beach
may be used
Ironing
Cold iron – acrylics,
nylon, polyester
Warm iron –
polyester mix, wool
Hot iron –
cotton, linen, viscose
Do not iron
Ironing
Cold iron – acrylics,
nylon, polyester
Warm iron –
polyester mix, wool
Hot iron –
cotton, linen, viscose
Do not iron
Below, you will find an overview of common laundry symbols, washing signs, and care symbols. Click on the PDF and download the laundry symbol summary to hang up in the laundry room.
Below, you will find an overview of common laundry symbols, washing signs, and care symbols. Click on the PDF and download the laundry symbol summary to hang up in the laundry room.
