Understanding labels
Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better
results, your garments will last longer resulting in an
improved wash.
All over Europe, garment labels
contain messages expressed in
small yet important symbols.
Understanding them is very
important if you want to get
better results and treat your
garments the way they deserve
to be treated.
Useful tips
Turn shirts inside out to get better results
and make them last longer.
Always empty pockets of their contents.
Look at the label: it will always give you useful
advice.
When loading your washing, try to have a mixture
of large to small items.
Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you
obtain a better wash, treat your clothes properly, and get a
better performance out of your washing machine.
Wash
Strong
action
Wash at
95°C
Wash at
60°C
Wash at
40°C
Wash at
30°C
Hand wash
Not
washable in
water
Instructions for installation and use
29
These symbols are divided in
five different categories and
shapes: washing
bleaching
, ironing
cleaning
and drying
Bleaching
Delicate
action
c
l
Bleaching only in
cold water
Do not bleach
,
, dry
.
Ironing
Dry cleaning
A
Hot iron at max
Dry clean with any
200°C
solvent
P
Dry clean only with
Medium hot
perchloride, benzine
ironing at
av., pure alcohol,
max 150°C
R111 and R113
F
Dry clean with av.
Iron at max
benzine, pure alcohol
110°C
and R113
Not ironable
Do not dry clean
Make sure you select the right
temperature!
Drying
High
Temp.
Machine dryable
Do not machine
dry
Spread to dry
Hang to dry
without spin
drying
Dry on clothes
hanger
Low
Temperat.