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Appendix
Fabric care chart
The following symbols provide garment
care direction. The Clothing care labels
include symbols for drying, bleaching,
drying and ironing, or dry cleaning when
necessary. The use of symbols ensures
consistency among garment manufacturers
of domestic and imported items. Follow
care label directions to maximise garment
life and reduce laundering problems.
Wash cycle
Normal
Permanent Press / Wrinkle
Resistant / Wrinkle Control
Gentle / Delicates
Hand Wash
Water Temperature**
Hot
Warm
Cold
NOTE
** The dot symbols represent appropriate
wash water temperatures for various
items. The temperature range for Hot
is 41-52 °C, for Warm 29-41 °C and for
Cold 16-29 °C. (Wash water temperature
must be a minimum of 16 °C for detergent
activation and effective cleaning.)
Bleach
Any Bleach (when needed)
Only Non-Chlorine (colour-safe)
Bleach (when needed)
Tumble Dry Cycle
Normal
Permanent Press / Wrinkle
Resistant / Wrinkle Control
Gentle / Delicates
Special instructions
Line Dry / Hang to Dry
Drip Dry
Dry Flat
Heat setting
High
Medium
Low
Any Heat
No Heat / Air
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