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3.2.4 International symbols for washing of fabrics
Labels marked with the following symbols are affixed to the garments, and provide valuable information
relative to their treatment.
WASHING
ACTION
NORMAL
DELICATE
Wash at
95°C
Wash at
60°C
Wash at
40°C
Wash at
30°C
Delicate
hand-wash
DO NOT
WASH
BLEACH
May be bleached in COLD water
DO NOT BLEACH
IRONING
Hot iron
max 200°C
Medium iron
max 150°C
Cool iron
max 110°C
DO NOT IRON
DRY-
CLEANING
These symbols are used by the dry-cleaner to identify the
correct solvent and cleaning process for each garment to be
dry-cleaned
DO NOT DRY-
CLEAN
DRYING
Can be dried in a tumble-dryer
DO NOT DRY IN A TUMBLE-DRYER
Normal temperature
Reduced temperature