A list of the meanings of clothing washing symbols
To help you enjoy your precious clothes for as long as possible, we have compiled a list of washing symbols and their meanings. Please use this information when caring for your clothes at home.
Home laundry
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The maximum water temperature is 40°C, and the product can be washed in a washing machine using normal washing machine operations. |
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The maximum water temperature is 30°C, and the product can be washed in a washing machine using normal washing machine operations. |
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The maximum water temperature is 40°C, and it can be washed in a washing machine with gentle operation. |
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The maximum water temperature is 30°C, and it can be washed in a washing machine with gentle operation. |
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The maximum water temperature is 40°C, and it can be washed in a washing machine with very gentle operation. |
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The maximum water temperature is 30°C, and it can be washed in a washing machine with very gentle operation. |
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The liquid temperature should be limited to 40°C, and washing can be done by hand. |
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Cannot be washed |
bleaching
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Can be bleached with chlorine and oxygen bleach |
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Can be bleached with oxygen bleach. *Cannot be bleached with chlorine bleach. |
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Cannot be bleached with bleach |
Drying
| Tumble drying | |
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High temperature tumble drying possible: Maximum exhaust temperature is 80°C |
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Low temperature tumble drying possible: Maximum exhaust temperature is 60°C |
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Cannot be tumble dried |
| natural drying | |
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Hanging to dry is best |
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Drip drying is best |
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Drying flat is best |
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Drying flat after wetting is best |
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It is best to hang dry in the shade |
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It is best to hang it up in the shade to dry. |
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Dry flat in the shade |
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Drying flat in the shade is best |
iron
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The temperature of the bottom of the iron can be set to a maximum of 200°C. |
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The temperature of the bottom of the iron can be set to a maximum of 150°C. |
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The temperature of the bottom of the iron can be set to a maximum of 110°C. *Steam irons are dangerous. |
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Ironing is not permitted. *Steam is prohibited. |
cleaning
| Dry cleaning | |
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Dry cleaning can be done by a professional using standard procedures. *The solvent used is tetrachloroethylene or a petroleum-based solvent. |
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Can be dry cleaned by a professional with gentle handling. *Uses tetrachloroethylene or petroleum-based solvents. |
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Dry cleaning can be done by a professional using normal procedures. *Petroleum-based solvents are used. |
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Can be dry cleaned by a professional with gentle handling. *Petroleum-based solvents are used. |
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Cannot be dry cleaned |
| Wet cleaning | |
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Can be professionally wet cleaned using normal procedures |
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Gentle operation allows for professional wet cleaning |
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Very gentle operation allows for professional wet cleaning |
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Wet cleaning cannot be performed |




































