You should always check garment care labels for special requirements before washing, drying or ironing. Below we explain what each symbol on garment care labels mean.
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Machine Wash (Permanent Press) |
Garments which have been permanently shaped (are wrinkle resistant) should be laundered in the "permanent press" cycle. This cycle normally involves a cold rinse before a reduced spin cycle. |
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Machine Wash (Gentle, Delicate) |
Wash only on the gentle cycle, involving a reduced spinning cycle and gentle agitation. |
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Hand Wash Only |
Wash these garments using water, detergent or soap gently using your hands. |
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Do Not Wash |
These garments cannot be safely washed. Usually, these will need to be dry cleaned. |
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Machine Wash (NORMAL) |
When there is no temperature or dots in the symbol, and no line underneath, it is recommended the garment be washed with hottest available water temperature, as hot water washes better than cold. |
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Machine Wash (COLD) |
When 30C or one dot is shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 30°C (85°F). |
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Machine Wash (WARM) |
When 40C or two dots are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 40°C (105°F). |
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Machine Wash (HOT) |
When 50C or three dots are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 50°C (120°F). |
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Machine Wash (HOT) |
When 60C or four dots are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 60°C (140°F). |
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Machine Wash (HOT) |
When 70C or five dots are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 70°C (160°F). |
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Machine Wash (HOT) |
When 95C or six dots are shown, the recommended maximum temperature for washing the garment is 95°C (200°F). |