Washing Instructions & Symbol Meanings: A Detailed Guide
The care labels on your garments contain vital information for maintaining fabric longevity and texture. At Luz Pos Trading, we prioritize quality from Turkey to Montenegro, helping you understand these symbols to prevent damage and preserve your clothing’s original form.
1. Washing Symbols
These icons indicate the safe mechanical washing parameters for your textiles:
- Tub Symbol: Machine washable. Numbers inside (e.g., 30°C) indicate maximum safe temperature.
- Hand in Tub: Hand wash only. Do not use a washing machine.
- Crossed-out Tub: Do not wash. Requires professional dry cleaning or specific delicate handling.
2. Bleaching Symbols
Before applying chemicals, check these triangle-based icons:
- Empty Triangle: Any bleach is allowed.
- Triangle with CL: Chlorine-based bleach can be used.
- Shaded/Lined Triangle: Use only non-chlorine, color-safe bleach.
- Solid Black/Crossed Triangle: Do not use any bleach.
3. Drying Symbols
Protect fibers from heat damage by following these square-based symbols:
- Circle inside Square: Tumble dry safe. Dots indicate heat level (1: Low, 2: Medium, 3: High).
- Crossed-out Circle/Square: Do not tumble dry.
- Horizontal Line: Dry flat on a surface to prevent stretching.
- Vertical Lines: Drip dry or hang to dry.
4. Ironing
Iron Icon: Dots indicate temperature. A crossed-out iron means the fabric should never be ironed.
5. Dry Cleaning
Circle Icon: Professional dry clean only. A crossed-out circle means dry cleaning will damage the fabric.
“Correct textile care ensures your garments stay professional and elegant for years. Always prioritize the instructions on the label.”