washing symbols

Description of the washing symbols

Regular washing. 30º, 40º, 60º or 95º celsius

   
Tumble dry on low heat - max. 50º celsius

Delicate wash 30º, 40º, 60º or 95º celsius

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Tumble dry at high heat - max. 70º celsius

Extra delicate cycle. 30º or 40º celsius

Do not tumble dry

Hand wash

Drip dry

Does not tolerate washing

Hang dry

Does not tolerate bleaching. Applies to all colored products.

Must dry lying

Iron at low heat - max. 110º celsius

Must be dried in shade

Iron at medium heat - max. 150º celsius

Clean in mineral turpentine and hydrocarbons.

Iron at high heat - max. 200º celsius

Delicate cleaning in mineral turpentine and hydrocarbons.

Cleaning in perchloric, mineral turpentine or similar

Does not tolerate cleaning

Delicate cleaning in perchloric, mineral turpentine or similar

Wipe

10 TIPS FOR WASHING TEXTILES

1. Sort your clothes into whites and colours.
   
   

2. Wash new clothes separately the first few times.
   
   

3. Use a good quality detergent
   
   

4. Use the correct quantity of detergent.
   
   

5. Never use "white" detergent for coloured clothes as it often contains bleach.
   
   

6. Do not overfill your machine.
   
   

7. Turn clothing inside-out before washing.
   
   

8. Do not leave clothes lying in the machine after washing.
   
   

9. Follow the washing instructions carefully.​
   
   

10. Clothes wear out faster when tumble dried as opposed to line dried.