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

Washing symbols The maximum water temperature is 40°C, and the product can be washed in a washing machine using normal washing machine operations.
Washing symbols The maximum water temperature is 30°C, and the product can be washed in a washing machine using normal washing machine operations.
Washing symbols The maximum water temperature is 40°C, and it can be washed in a washing machine with gentle operation.
Washing symbols The maximum water temperature is 30°C, and it can be washed in a washing machine with gentle operation.
Washing symbols The maximum water temperature is 40°C, and it can be washed in a washing machine with very gentle operation.
Washing symbols The maximum water temperature is 30°C, and it can be washed in a washing machine with very gentle operation.
Washing symbols The liquid temperature should be limited to 40°C, and washing can be done by hand.
Washing symbols Cannot be washed

bleaching

Bleaching symbol Can be bleached with chlorine and oxygen bleach
Bleaching symbol Can be bleached with oxygen bleach. *Cannot be bleached with chlorine bleach.
Bleaching symbol Cannot be bleached with bleach

Drying

Tumble drying
Drying symbol High temperature tumble drying possible: Maximum exhaust temperature is 80°C
Drying symbol Low temperature tumble drying possible: Maximum exhaust temperature is 60°C
Drying symbol Cannot be tumble dried
natural drying
Drying symbol Hanging to dry is best
Drying symbol Drip drying is best
Drying symbol Drying flat is best
Drying symbol Drying flat after wetting is best
Drying symbol It is best to hang dry in the shade
Drying symbol It is best to hang it up in the shade to dry.
Drying symbol Dry flat in the shade
Drying symbol Drying flat in the shade is best

iron

Ironing symbol The temperature of the bottom of the iron can be set to a maximum of 200°C.
Ironing symbol The temperature of the bottom of the iron can be set to a maximum of 150°C.
Ironing symbol The temperature of the bottom of the iron can be set to a maximum of 110°C. *Steam irons are dangerous.
Ironing symbol Ironing is not permitted. *Steam is prohibited.

cleaning

Dry cleaning
Cleaning Symbols Dry cleaning can be done by a professional using standard procedures. *The solvent used is tetrachloroethylene or a petroleum-based solvent.
Cleaning Symbols Can be dry cleaned by a professional with gentle handling. *Uses tetrachloroethylene or petroleum-based solvents.
Cleaning Symbols Dry cleaning can be done by a professional using normal procedures. *Petroleum-based solvents are used.
Cleaning Symbols Can be dry cleaned by a professional with gentle handling. *Petroleum-based solvents are used.
Cleaning Symbols Cannot be dry cleaned
Wet cleaning
Cleaning Symbols Can be professionally wet cleaned using normal procedures
Cleaning Symbols Gentle operation allows for professional wet cleaning
Cleaning Symbols Very gentle operation allows for professional wet cleaning
Cleaning Symbols Wet cleaning cannot be performed