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
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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