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Why are textile care symbols important? What do they want to tell us?
When we buy a textile product, there is always a care label on it. It does not matter whether the product you buy is clothing or home textiles. Do you know what the symbols on this label mean?

Product care labels allow us to use the product we buy for longer. We don't want a textile product that we love to be trashed or spoiled in a short time. So why is the care and cleaning of each product different? This is because the cleaning and care procedure varies according to the type and structure of the fabric. For example, we cannot apply the same care process to cotton fabric and fabric made of silk. Silk fabric requires more delicate care.

When we look at most of the maintenance symbols, we can understand what they are, but some of them can be symbols that we rarely come across and the situation can get complicated. For this reason, we have tried to briefly list the most common maintenance symbols.

Washing Symbols

  • Maximum wash temperature 95°C, Normal operation
    Maximum wash temperature 95°C, Normal operation.
  • Highest wash temperature 95°C, gentle cycle
    Highest wash temperature 95°C, gentle cycle.
  • Maximum wash temperature 70°C, Normal operation
    Maximum wash temperature 70°C, Normal operation.
  • Maximum wash temperature 60°C, Normal operation
    Maximum wash temperature 60°C, Normal operation.
  • Highest wash temperature 60°C, gentle cycle
    Highest wash temperature 60°C, gentle cycle.
  • Maximum wash temperature 50°C, Normal operation
    Maximum wash temperature 50°C, Normal operation.
  • Maximum wash temperature 50°C, Light cycle
    Maximum wash temperature 50°C, Light cycle.
  • Maximum wash temperature 40°C, Normal operation
    Maximum wash temperature 40°C, Normal operation.
  • Maximum wash temperature 40°C, gentle cycle
    Maximum wash temperature 40°C, gentle cycle.
  • Maximum wash temperature 40°C, very gentle cycle
    Maximum wash temperature 40°C, very gentle cycle.
  • Maximum wash temperature 30°C, Normal operation
    Maximum wash temperature 30°C, Normal operation.
  • Highest wash temperature 30°C, gentle cycle
    Highest wash temperature 30°C, gentle cycle.
  • Highest wash temperature 30°C, very gentle cycle
    Highest wash temperature 30°C, very gentle cycle.
  • Hand wash, Maximum washing temperature 40°C
    Hand wash, Maximum washing temperature 40°C.
  • Do not wash
    Do not wash.

Bleaching Symbols

  • Bleach can be used
    Any kind of bleach can be used on the clothing when needed.
  • Non-Chlorine Bleach Only
    Non-Chlorine Bleach Only.
  • Do Not Bleach
    Do Not Bleach.

Drying Symbols

Natural Drying

  • Drying hangers along the correct length
    Drying hangers along the correct length.
  • Hanging drying
    Hanging drying.
  • Flat drying
    Flat drying.
  • Shade drying
    Shade drying.

Drum Drying

  • Drum drying is done, drying at normal temperature
    Drum drying is done, drying at normal temperature.
  • Drum drying is done, low temperature drying
    Drum drying is done, low temperature drying.
  • No drum drying
    No drum drying.

Ironing Symbols

  • Ironing soleplate temperature up to 200 °C
    Ironing soleplate temperature up to 200 °C.
  • Ironing soleplate temperature up to 150 °C
    Ironing soleplate temperature up to 150 °C.
  • Ironing soleplate temperature up to 110 °C, Steam ironing may cause permanent damage
    Ironing soleplate temperature up to 110 °C, Steam ironing may cause permanent damage.
  • Do not iron
    Do not iron.

Dry Cleaning Symbols

  • Dry cleaning, Normal process
    Professional dry cleaning with tetrachloroethene and all solvents listed in symbol F, Normal process.
  • Dry cleaning, Mild treatment.
    Professional dry cleaning with tetrachloroethene and all solvents listed in symbol F, Mild treatment.
  • Professional dry cleaning
    Professional dry cleaning with hydrocarbons (distillation temperature between 150 °C and 210 °C, flash point between 38 °C and 70 °C), Normal process.
  • Professional dry cleaning
    Professional dry cleaning with hydrocarbons (distillation temperature between 150 °C and 210 °C, flash point between 38 °C and 70 °C), mild treatment.
  • Do not dry clean
    Do not dry clean.
  • Professional wet cleaning, normal operation
    Professional wet cleaning, normal operation.
  • Professional wet cleaning, mild treatment
    Professional wet cleaning, mild treatment.
  • Professional wet cleaning, very mild treatment
    Professional wet cleaning, very mild treatment.