Fabricare Symbols

The following information is provided by the U. S. Federal Trade Commission as part of Project Clean. The symbols appearing on garment labels provide care instructions from the manufacturer.

As a minimum, laundering instructions include (in order) four symbols: washing, bleaching, drying, and ironing. Dry Cleaning instructions include one symbol. Additional symbols or words or both may be used to clarify the instructions. The water temperatures listed below are provided as a guideline. Actual water temperatures obtained in the home depend on washing machine settings (hot, warm, cold), regional supply temperatures, and water heater settings.

The water temperatures listed below are provided as a guideline.  Actual water temperatures obtained in the home depend on washing machine settings (hot, warm, cold), regional supply temperatures, and water heater settings.  Following the care instructions can make a significant difference in the life of your garments and becomes even more important when you’re dealing with delicate fabrics that are common in party dresses, dress shirts, and other fine clothing.

 

WASH
Normal

Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant

Gentle / Delicate

 

Hand Wash

Water Temperature 50C / 120F (Hot)

Water Temperature 40C / 105F (Warm)

Water Temperature 40C / 105F (Warm)

Warning: Do Not Wring

Warning: Do Not Wash

BLEACH
Any Bleach (when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed

 

Warning: Do Not Bleach

 

DRY
Dry
Normal

Permanent Press / Wrinkle Resistant

Gentle / Delicate

Heat Setting: High

Heat Setting: Medium

Heat Setting: Low

Special Instructions: Line Dry / Hang to Dry

Special Instructions: Drip Dry

Special Instructions: Dry Flat

Special Instructions: Dry in the Shade

Warning: Do Not Dry (used with do not wash)

Warning: Do Not Tumble Dry

IRON
Iron
High

Medium

Low

Low

Warning: No Steam

DRYCLEAN
Dry Clean
Any Solvent

Dry Clean – Normal Cycle: Any Solvent except Trichloroethylene

Dry Clean – Normal Cycle: Petroleum Solvent Only

Professionally Dry Clean: Reduce Moisture

Professionally Dry Clean: Short Cycle

Professionally Dry Clean: No Steam Finishing

Professionally Dry Clean: Low Heat

Warning: Do Not Dry Clean