Care Symbols Guide
Washing Symbols
| Symbol | Meaning | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| ⌗ | Machine wash (tub with water) | Per dots (see below) |
| 30°C / 1 dot | Machine wash cold | 30°C / 86°F |
| 40°C / 2 dots | Machine wash warm | 40°C / 104°F |
| 60°C / 3 dots | Machine wash hot | 60°C / 140°F |
| 95°C / 6 dots | Machine wash very hot | 95°C / 203°F |
| Hand wash symbol | Hand wash only | Gentle, cool water |
| Do not wash (X) | Do not wash in water | — |
Drying Symbols
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Square with circle (tumble dry) | Tumble dry allowed |
| 1 dot in circle | Tumble dry low heat |
| 2 dots in circle | Tumble dry medium heat |
| 3 dots in circle | Tumble dry high heat |
| X through circle | Do not tumble dry |
| Square with line (hang dry) | Hang to dry |
| Square with 3 lines (drip dry) | Drip dry (dripping wet) |
| Square with horizontal line | Dry flat (lay flat to dry) |
Ironing Symbols
| Symbol | Temperature | Fabric Type |
|---|---|---|
| Iron with 1 dot | 110°C / 230°F | Synthetic, nylon, acrylic |
| Iron with 2 dots | 150°C / 300°F | Wool, polyester blends, silk |
| Iron with 3 dots | 200°C / 390°F | Cotton, linen |
| Iron with X through it | — | Do not iron |
| Iron with crossed steam lines | — | Iron without steam |
Bleaching & Dry Cleaning Symbols
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Triangle (bleach allowed) | Any bleach allowed |
| Triangle with 2 lines (non-chlorine) | Non-chlorine bleach only |
| Triangle with X | Do not bleach |
| Circle (dry clean) | Dry clean allowed |
| Circle with P | Dry clean with any solvent except TCE |
| Circle with F | Dry clean with petroleum solvent only |
| Circle with X | Do not dry clean |
Common Fabric Care Quick Reference
| Fabric | Wash | Dry | Iron |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Machine 30–60°C | Tumble medium | High (3 dots) |
| Linen | Machine 40°C | Tumble low | High (3 dots) |
| Wool | Hand wash / wool cycle 30°C | Dry flat | Medium (2 dots) |
| Silk | Hand wash cold | Hang dry / dry flat | Low–medium (1–2 dots) |
| Polyester | Machine 40°C | Tumble low | Low (1 dot) |
| Denim | Machine 30–40°C inside out | Tumble medium / hang dry | Medium (2 dots) |
| Cashmere | Hand wash cold | Dry flat | Low (1 dot) with cloth |