Washing
18 symbolsWashing
Permanent press
Gentle cycle
Do not wash
Hand wash
Do not wring
Max 30°C
Max 40°C
Max 50°C
Max 60°C
Max 70°C
Max 95°C
💡 Did you know
The dot system is the North American standard — more dots mean hotter water. The number system showing °C temperatures is used across Europe and is part of ISO 3758. You may see either on garment labels depending on where the item was made.
30°C · 1 dot
40°C · 2 dots
50°C · 3 dots
60°C · 4 dots
70°C · 5 dots
95°C · 6 dots
Drying
17 symbolsNatural dry
Do not dry
Line dry
Dry flat
Drip dry
Shade dry
Line dry in shade
Dry flat in shade
Drip dry in shade
Tumble dry, normal
Tumble dry, low
Tumble dry, medium
Tumble dry, high
Tumble dry, no heat
Tumble dry, gentle
Tumble dry, very gentle
Do not tumble dry
Ironing
7 symbolsIron
Do not iron
Low temp · 120°C
Medium temp · 160°C
High temp · 210°C
Steam
Do not steam
Cleaning
17 symbolsDry clean only
Do not dry clean
Wet clean
Do not wet clean
Gentle wet clean
Very gentle wet clean
When you see these symbols on a care label, simply take the garment to a dry cleaner. The letters and marks tell the cleaner which solvents and processes to use — you don't need to act on these yourself.
Short cycle
For dry cleanersReduced moisture
For dry cleanersLow heat
For dry cleanersNo steam finishing
For dry cleanersAny solvent
For dry cleanersHydrocarbon solvent
For dry cleanersGentle hydrocarbon
For dry cleanersVery gentle hydrocarbon
For dry cleanersPCE solvent
For dry cleanersGentle PCE
For dry cleanersVery gentle PCE
For dry cleanersBleaching
5 symbolsBleach
Do not bleach
Do not bleach
Chlorine bleach
Non-chlorine bleach only