What do the washing icons mean. How symbols on clothing labels are deciphered

Everyone wants their favorite things to look great for as long as possible. One of the important conditions for such preservation is proper care of the product. Icons on clothes for washing and drying are familiar to every housewife. Most do not require translation - the notation is intuitive. But there are signs on clothes and underwear that are quite rare and one can only guess about their meaning.

So what do these washing symbols mean? Below in the table you can see all the possible signs that are found on labels and labels, with a description of their meanings.

Laundry is allowed. This is the most famous sign that does not require translation.

All types of washing are prohibited. This symbol is rarely seen. Owners of things with this symbol are waiting for dry cleaning.

Hand washing linen and clothes. Usually advice applies to delicate things that require especially careful handling. Despite the fact that the hands feel comfortable even at forty degrees, hand washing implies a water temperature not higher than 30 °. Now you can not squeeze the product!

The number can be any, but the meaning is the same - this is the recommended washing temperature (manual or machine). Sometimes such icons are underlined with one or two dashes. This means a degree of delicacy. It is especially important to observe the temperature regime, avoid sudden changes (for example, sharply cold water when rinsing), gentle spin.

Whitening allowed

Can't be bleached. This includes bans on the use of any bleaching agents and powders with bleaching properties.

You can bleach your laundry with products containing chlorine. Always cold water and watch for complete dissolution of the substance in the water.

Do not use only those bleaches that contain chlorine.

The product can be ironed.

All types of ironing are prohibited.

Such symbols recommend the mode of ironing clothes or clothes. One point - 100°, two -150°, three - 200°. 3-point ironing is suitable for cotton, linen and other natural stiff fabrics (steaming is allowed).

Dry cleaning only (dry cleaning).

The item cannot be dry-cleaned. Usually refers to fabrics with dyes that are destroyed by any dry chemical attack.

Dry cleaning. Dry cleaning with any solvent is allowed.

Dry cleaning. Cleaning only with hydrocarbon, ethylene chloride and monofluorotrichloromethane.

Dry cleaning. Hydrocarbon and trifluorotrichloromethane only.

Dry cleaning. Only hydrocarbon, ethylene chloride and monofluorotrichloromethane. Limited water addition, control over mechanical action and drying temperature.

Dry cleaning. Only with hydrocarbons and trifluorotrichloromethane. Limited water addition, control over mechanical action and drying temperature.

You can use the spin of the washing machine and the dryer. Favorite icon of many housewives.

Do not wring in a washing machine and use dryers.

Drying with warm air. The same symbol with two dots - hot air drying.

Vertical drying of the product after wringing is allowed.

Can be dried only without spinning.

Clothes with this sign can only be dried on a hanger so that they do not lose their shape.

The item can only be dried on a horizontal surface. Such delicate drying is often required for knitted and crocheted products.

As you can see, there are not so many signs that are found on clothes and underwear. Some of them can not be remembered - they are intended for professional dry cleaning. The rest of the signs are easy to remember. Stick to the rules - and the symbols will help you keep your favorite things in their original form.

The icons on laundry clothes are tips from manufacturers that will help ensure that the product is properly cared for. There is a label with symbols on the wrong side of the thing. Understanding the meaning of the symbols, you can choose the right washing mode, ironing temperature and determine the possibility of dry cleaning or bleaching. What are the icons on clothes for washing and how they are correctly deciphered, we will consider in our article.

The role of badges on clothing labels

Clothing manufacturers, taking care of consumers, indicate on the tags the rules for caring for the product. Special icons are used as hints. They depict symbols that help you figure out how to wash things. General values:

basin - washing mode and temperature;
iron - ironing;
circle - dry cleaning;
triangle - whitening;
square - drying.

A tag or label is a small patch of fabric located on the wrong side of the garment. It is sewn into the side or back seam, and in shirts it is located in the collar area. Before washing, carefully read the label and determine the basic principles for the care of the product. In addition to washing recommendations, there may be other indications on the tag: size, type of material used, brand and country of origin.

Many people cut off labels immediately after purchasing an item, due to the discomfort they cause. After cutting off the label, do not throw it away. The information presented on it will come in handy when it becomes necessary to wash the product.

Wash

In order to follow the directions on the label, it is important to know what they mean. First of all, you should understand the designations regarding the washing mode and temperature. Below is a breakdown of the most popular icons.

A basin with a hand lowered into it indicates the need for hand washing. In this case, the water temperature should not exceed +40 ℃. Do-it-yourself washing is recommended for products made from delicate materials - silk, satin, chiffon.

A bowl of water indicates the possibility of washing and soaking the product. Crossed out basin - a ban on washing clothes at home. Such products should be dry-cleaned to preserve their aesthetic appearance. As a rule, such designations are found on outerwear.

A washing machine enclosed in a circle excludes the possibility of machine washing. Such designations are often found on products with a large number of decorative elements (beads, beads, rhinestones, sequins, etc.).

The numbers with the symbol ℃ indicate the temperature regime. The +95 ℃ icon indicates the possibility of boiling the product. Sometimes black circles are used instead of numerical designations.

The decoding of symbols related to washing is presented in the table:

Image	Decryption
	We recommend washing in cool water (+30 ℃) using a neutral detergent
	The product can be washed in warm water (+45 ℃) using powder. Found on colored items made of polyester, cotton, melange and viscose
	Machine washable with hot water (+60℃)
	The number inside the water container indicates the temperature recommended for washing
	Washing clothes at home is prohibited
	The product is washable. Spinning at high speeds is prohibited
	Clothes should be washed in a delicate mode, without the use of strong friction and spin
	Hand wash recommended

Spin

Image	Decryption
	Spinning in the washing machine is prohibited
	Spinning in the washing machine is allowed, including at high speeds
	Allowed automatic spin in gentle mode
	Auto spin enabled in delicate mode
	It is forbidden to twist and squeeze products. Such things should drain and dry naturally.

Drying

After washing, it is important to choose the right drying mode. The markings on the label will also help with this.

Image	Decryption
	The product can be dried in an automatic machine or by hanging on a rope
	Auto Dry Prohibited
	Horizontal drying is allowed. This option is suitable for wool and knitwear.
	The product must not be twisted, but must be dried in an upright position
	Clothes should not be dried in direct sunlight.
	Do not dry clothes in direct sunlight, drying in a horizontal position is recommended

	Line drying allowed
	Drying in an upright position in the shade is allowed
	Low temperature drying allowed
	Tumble dry allowed
	High temperature drying allowed

Ironing

Labels on clothes for washing will also help you choose the best ironing mode. In order not to damage the material during ironing, be sure to follow the recommendations on the labels.

The image of the iron indicates the possibility of ironing the product with an iron or press. For such clothes, the use of high temperature and the use of steam is acceptable. The number of circles inside indicates the temperature regime - from the minimum (1 circle) to the maximum (3 circles).

A crossed-out iron indicates a ban on ironing. Often such an icon is depicted on nylon and terry products. The crossed-out lower part of the iron indicates that steam is not allowed. Such a symbol is found on silk and satin clothes.

Icon interpretation:

Image	Decryption
	Can be ironed
	Ironing is not allowed
	It is allowed to iron at high temperature (up to +200 ℃). Suitable for ironing cotton, linen, textiles when wet. Only in this mode can you steam clothes
	It is allowed to iron at medium temperature (up to +150 ℃). Suitable for ironing cotton, silk, wool, polyester, viscose. Iron with a slightly damp cloth or steam iron.
	It is allowed to iron at low temperature (up to +110 ℃). Suitable for synthetic fabrics: polyacrylic, polyamide, polyester, acetate
	Steaming prohibited

Whitening

If the item needs to be bleached, please read the instructions on the label beforehand. The prohibition of the procedure is indicated by a white or black triangle crossed out by two lines. Neglecting the recommendation may result in damage to the material.

The image of an empty triangle indicates the admissibility of bleaching. The "Cl" symbol authorizes the use of detergents containing chlorine. Triangle with three parallel lines - bleaching without the use of chlorine is acceptable.

Dry cleaning

On the label, the dry cleaning icon is indicated by a circle. A detailed decoding of such symbols is presented in the table:

Image	Designation
	Dry cleaning only
	Chemical cleaning is prohibited
	Can be dry cleaned using any solvent
	Dry cleaning approved with hydrocarbon or trichloromethane
	Gentle dry cleaning with hydrocarbon or trichloromethane allowed
	Mild dry cleaning allowed with hydrocarbon or trichloromethane
	Dry cleaning allowed using hydrocarbon, monoflotrichloromethane and chlorine
	Gentle dry cleaning permitted using hydrocarbon, monoflotrichloromethane and chlorine
	Mild cleaning allowed using hydrocarbon, monoflotrichloromethane and chlorine

Also on the label you can find the image of "W" in a circle. This symbol indicates the possibility of aqua cleaning. The decoding of the icon can be seen in the photo:

In the absence of a label, be guided by general washing recommendations:

wash items made of synthetic materials separately from natural ones;
separate things into white, colored and black and wash them separately;
consider the material of the product when choosing a program and washing mode;
do not set high spin speeds;
dry products in an automatic machine only in exceptional cases;
use bleach and dry cleaning with extreme caution and only in extreme cases.

If the label is missing or you cannot correctly decipher what the icons on the clothes mean, consider the material of the product. Hand wash delicate fabrics (silk, viscose, velvet, etc.) at +30℃ water temperature.

Woolen items can be washed by hand or in a machine on a delicate cycle. For washing, use cool water and special detergents.

Cotton tolerates any care option well, so you can safely wash it in a convenient way using a classic powder. Synthetics do not tolerate high temperatures, so do not use hot water and a very hot iron during care.

To choose the optimal washing mode, you can use special programs in the washing machine.

Table for decoding badges on clothes

Manufacturers may use different icons to represent the same care instructions. Below you can see the table of designations on clothes for washing: 4.67 (6 votes)

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If the first signs of gestation in the form of untidy pellets appear on your favorite things, you can get rid of them with the help of a special machine - a shaver. It quickly and effectively shaves off clumps of fabric fibers and returns things to a decent look.

The threads of gold and silver, with which clothes were embroidered in the old days, are called gimp. To obtain them, the metal wire was pulled for a long time with tongs to the state of the required fineness. This is where the expression “pull (raise) the gimp” came from - “engage in long monotonous work” or “delay the execution of the case”.

The habit of using the washing machine “economically” can lead to the appearance of an unpleasant odor in it. Washing at temperatures below 60 ℃ and short rinses allow fungi and bacteria from dirty clothes to remain on internal surfaces and actively multiply.

In the dishwasher, not only plates and cups are washed well. It can be loaded with plastic toys, glass shades of lamps and even dirty vegetables, such as potatoes, but only without the use of detergents.

To combat moths, there are special traps. In the sticky layer with which they are covered, pheromones of females are added to attract males. Sticking to the trap, they drop out of the breeding process, which leads to a decrease in the moth population.

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Fresh lemon is good for more than just tea: clean stains from the surface of an acrylic bath by rubbing with a half of cut citrus, or quickly clean the microwave by placing a container of water and lemon slices in it for 8-10 minutes at maximum power. The softened dirt will simply be wiped off with a sponge.

Everyone wants to keep clothes new longer. This can be done by following the care instructions on the label. Each product is supplied with a label on which the symbols of the rules of use and care are applied.

Not everyone knows how to decipher the signs. Therefore, very often clothes are washed at a very high temperature, wrung out at maximum speed, dried in the wrong position, ironed with a hot iron, etc. As a result - the thing very quickly becomes unusable.

Where are the signs on clothes for washing located and what do they mean?

There are no uniform standards for the location of tags in the world. Depending on the type of product, the label may be located in a different place.

Main label placements:

Cardigans, knitted sweaters. Labels are placed in the side seam.
Jeans. Located in the side seam. Can be hidden in a pocket.
T-shirts - in the left side seam.
Shirts, polo. The label is sewn in from the inside below the collar, at the back.
Bra. The tag is located on the left side of the strap.
Panties - decoding is located on the side, at the seam.
There are no sewn-in markings on sliders, vests, clothes for babies. Information is indicated on the sticker, it is removed before the first use. Therefore, you first need to study the rules for caring for a thing and only after that throw away the label.

Sew-in labels and labels are created from two types of material - soft or thick synthetic fabric. The inscription is applied with paint. Some brands embroider care symbols on the tags. Repeated washing of things can remove the paint. Stitched markings will last much longer. Therefore, information about the care of things should be rewritten separately and saved.

Designation of the main characters on clothing labels

Washing products. Character table

Laundry symbols on clothing labels

A basin of water means washing without restrictions.
A hand is lowered into the basin. The symbol means that only hand washing in water with a temperature not exceeding 40C is allowed. In the spin mode, do not twist or use brute force.
A bowl of water with temperature indication. One parallel strip is drawn below. Allowed hand wash or machine wash at temperatures up to 30C.
Under the basin there are two parallel lines - a delicate washing mode is shown. Spin only at low speeds. The fabric cannot be wrung out by hand.
A bowl of water indicating the temperature of 40C - 60C. Hand or machine wash allowed. The water temperature must not exceed the specified threshold.
Machine wash at 95C. The fabric can be boiled.
The basin with water is crossed out - any washing is prohibited. Only dry cleaning shown.

Drying clothes

Description of drying icons on clothes

Improper drying will result in warping of the fabric. Clothes can change their shape, become unusable.

Meaning of drying symbols:

A circle is inscribed inside the square - the product is dried in the drum of the drying machine.
One dot inside a circle inscribed in a square means that drying is carried out in a delicate mode with the lowest drum load at a temperature of up to 60C.
Two dots in a circle - the product is dried under standard drying conditions at temperatures up to 80C.
A square with a circle inside is crossed out with two lines - machine drying of clothes is prohibited.
One parallel strip in a square means that the laundry is dried on a flat surface, straightened. Two even strips indicate that the washed item is not wrung out. You also need to dry on a flat surface.
Square with one vertical line - clothes can be dried on a clothesline. Two lines - the product is dried without wringing. Three lines - clothes are not twisted at all. Dry on a clothesline.
Two diagonal lines in the left corner of the square - clothes are dried only in the shade.
Two diagonal lines in a square in the left corner and one hanging from above - it is forbidden to get direct sunlight on a wet product. Clothes are hung to dry.
Two lines drawn diagonally in the corner of the square on the left and one horizontal in the center - clothes are dried only in the shade on a flat plane.

Whitening

Whitening marks on clothes

The main symbol for whitening is a triangle. The symbols within it describe the conditions and tools that can be applied to the process.

Empty triangle - it is allowed to bleach the fabric with any oxidizing agents.
Two diagonal lines inside the triangle - bleaching with chlorine is prohibited.
The triangle is crossed out with two lines - it is forbidden to use any bleaching agents, including powders.
The letters Cl inside the triangle - you can use chlorine-containing solutions.

Ironing

Ordinary iron - it is allowed to steam and iron in any mode.
One dot in the iron - the maximum allowable ironing temperature - 110C or one dot on the iron pointer. It is forbidden to use the steam mode.
Two currents on the iron - allowed temperature up to 150C or two points on the control lever.
Three points - ironing temperature should not exceed 200C. It is allowed to steam with strong steam.
Crossed steam - the fabric is ironed with a dry iron without steaming.
An iron crossed out with two lines - the item must not be ironed.

Professional cleaning. Dry cleaning signs on clothes

The trademark, using signs, indicates the permitted cleaning methods: dry cleaning or wet cleaning of the fabric. Such services are provided by specialized companies. Do not confuse wet cleaning with washing in a regular laundry. The main sign of the designation is a circle.

Dry cleaning symbol table:

Circle with the symbol "P" inside - the fabric is cleaned with perchlorethylene solvents.
Under the circle with the “P” symbol, one parallel line shows gentle dry cleaning using special solvents.
An "F" in a circle means the fabric is flammable. It is forbidden to use highly flammable products at low temperatures.
One horizontal stripe at the bottom of the circle marked "F" indicates that the fabric should only be gently cleaned using low flammable liquids.
A crossed out empty circle means that this product cannot be sent to dry cleaning.
The symbol "W" inside a circle means that the fabric can be subjected to standard wet cleaning.
One horizontal strip under the circle with the symbol "W" means that you can apply a delicate wet cleaning.
Two horizontal lines under the circle with the symbol "W" - the most gentle wet cleaning is shown.
The black circle is crossed out with two lines - all types of wet cleaning are prohibited.

Accurate adherence to the rules of washing, drying, ironing, cleaning will extend the life of clothes, help to keep the original appearance of the fabric longer. Feeling like a person in it will be more pleasant and more confident. Signs on clothes will tell you about the rules for the care and use of products.

Each of us, acquiring a new thing in the store, hopes that it will last as long as possible. In order to extend the life of your clothes, it is important not only to use high-quality powder and the correct washing regimen.

The icons on clothes for washing will also help to properly care for the products, the decoding of which will be described in this article.

Some of them are understandable on an intuitive level, but in recognizing others, you will have to have a little more knowledge. So that you are savvy even in this matter, we offer a short excursion into the world of signs and designations on clothes.

Marks on clothes for washing

Many housewives naively believe that it is enough to understand the types of fabric in order to ensure proper care for them. But not always such knowledge can lead to successful processing.

We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the designations on the labels in more detail so as not to spoil your favorite things and keep their qualities in their original form. So, to begin with, we will divide the icons into subgroups to make it easier for you to navigate.

wash;
drying;
whitening;
professional dry or wet cleaning;
ironing;
cleaning.

Washing mode

Let's start with the first stage and the most popular. Let's take for example any part of the wardrobe. Agree, it is impossible to use, for example, white clothes several times and never wash them.

But for such a popular regime in the struggle for purity, it is necessary to have some valuable knowledge, for example, in the field of temperature regimes. Or, for example, in terms of bleaching. And the symbols on the clothes indicated on the tag will greatly facilitate this task.

So, for example, you are dealing with a number on a label, what does it mean? This is an indicator of the temperature maximum. You should not risk and expose clothes to cleaning in water, the degree of which exceeds this indicator.

Also, some things have tags, in the designations of which there are horizontal stripes. These wash labels recommend gentle treatment.

Caring for clothes and washing are important procedures that allow things to retain their original appearance. However, all fabrics are different and require different care. That is why manufacturers place special designations on clothing labels that you need to be able to “read”, because it depends on how you will properly care for things.

Symbols on clothes labels for washing - decoding

Washing is an integral part of product care. It is important to wash the item correctly so that it retains its shape and color longer and does not stretch. Washing recommendations on the clothing label can be found by the image of a rectangular container with water or the same container with an indication of the temperature.

So, there are 13 main designations for washing modes that can be found on clothing labels:

	Product washable
	It is strictly forbidden to wash the product
	The product is not recommended to be machine washed.
	It is recommended to wash the product only in a gentle mode.
	The product is washable at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C
	It is recommended to wash in the "delicate wash" mode.
	Only hand washing is applicable to the product, the temperature indicator is not higher than 40 ° C
	Allowed to wash the product with boiling
	Washing products made of colored fabrics, temperature - no more than 50 ° C
	Washing products from colored fabrics, temperature - no more than 60 ° C
	Washing at a temperature not exceeding 40 ° C
	We recommend washing in warm water (not higher than 30°C)
	Without pressing and twisting!

What do the symbols on bleach labels mean?

It often happens that a thing urgently needs to be bleached. But not all tissues tolerate this procedure equally. Therefore, be sure to pay attention to the triangle symbol placed on the label of the item.

There are 4 main symbols related to bleaching things:

Symbols on clothes labels for drying

Drying the product also needs to be done properly. Manufacturers have taken care of this, pointing out recommendations for drying things on clothing labels. Drying is usually indicated on things with a square symbol.

So, there are 11 main characters:

	It is allowed to dry the product at high temperatures
	Can be dried at medium (normal) temperature
	Drying at low (gentle) temperature
	It is not recommended to dry and squeeze the product in the machine
	Allowed to dry and squeeze the product in the machine
	Dry only in an upright position, do not wring
	Dry exclusively in a horizontal position
	Allowed to dry on a clothesline
	Drying allowed
	Drying prohibited
	Dry only in a shady place

What do the symbols on ironing labels mean?

Before you start ironing clothes, you need to familiarize yourself with the recommendations of the manufacturers, because if the ironing mode is chosen incorrectly, the item can be spoiled. On clothing labels, ironing information can be found by the recognizable iron symbol.

There are 7 basic symbols applicable for ironing:

	The product can be ironed
	Iron the product at maximum temperature (applicable for cotton and linen)
	Ironing temperature not more than 140°С
	Recommended ironing temperature 130°C (applicable for silk, wool, viscose and polyester)
	The minimum ironing temperature is recommended, not higher than 120 ° C (applicable for nylon, polyacryl, viscose)
	Do not iron the product!
	Do not steam the product!

Signs on the labels of clothes for dry cleaning

Symbols relating to the dry cleaning of the product are intended for dry cleaners. They note whether the product can be cleaned with certain substances and whether the product can be dry-cleaned at all. Information on the specifics of cleaning the product can be found by the circle symbol.

There are 8 main characters:

	Dry cleaning is strictly prohibited!
	Can be cleaned with common solvents
	Dry cleaning with perchlorethylene products
	Dry cleaning exclusively with freons (white spirit is allowed)
	Gentle dry cleaning
	Dry cleaning
	Special care when cleaning!

Video: Symbols on clothing labels

The following video also invites you to familiarize yourself with the various signs on clothing labels:

So, the generally accepted designations on clothing labels are very convenient. A small piece attached to clothes contains a maximum of useful and necessary information that will help you take care of the product. All you need to do is interpret the symbols correctly and follow their directions.