Appendix
Fabric care chart
The following symbols provide garment care direction. The Clothing care labels include symbols for washing,
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 maximize garment life
and reduce laundering problems.
Wash Cycle
Normal
Permanent Press / Wrinkle
Resistant / Wrinkle Control
Gentle/Delicates
Hand Wash
Water Temperature**
Hot
Warm
Cold
Bleach
Any Bleach (when needed)
Only Non-Chlorine (color-
safe)
Bleach (when needed)
Tumble Dry Cycle
Normal
Permanent Press/ Wrinkle
Resistant/ Wrinkle Control
Gentle/Delicates
** The dot symbols represent appropriate wash water temperatures for various items. The temperature range for
Hot is 105 – 125 °F (41 – 52 °C), for Warm 85 – 105 °F (29 – 41 °C) and for Cold 60 – 85 °F (16 – 29 °C). (Wash water
temperature must be a minimum of 60 °F (16 °C) for detergent activation and effective cleaning.)
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Special Instructions
Line Dry/ Hang to Dry
Drip Dry
Dry Flat
Heat Setting
High
Medium
Low
Any Heat
No Heat/Air
Iron-Dry or Steam Temperatures
High
Medium
Low
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Warning Symbols for Laundering
Do Not Wash
Do Not Wring
Do Not Bleach
Do Not Tumble Dry
No Steam (added to iron)
Do Not Iron
Dryclean
Dry Clean
Do Not Dry Clean
Line Dry/ Hang to Dry
Drip Dry
Dry Flat
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