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- machine wash at a maximum 40°C temperature (104°F)
- delicate wash action
- rinse at normal temperature
- normal spin dry
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- machine wash at a maximum 40°C temperature (104°F)
- delicate wash action
- normal rinse
- normal spin dry
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- machine wash at a maximum 30° temperature (86° F )
- normal wash action
- rinse at normal temperature
- normal spin dry
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- hand wash - short wash times
- rub with care
- rise with care - do not twist
- recommended temperature 30-40°C (86-104° F )
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- the textile cannot tolerate water wash
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- Triangle: chlorine bleach cycle
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- when it contains the "CL" symbol then the clothing can be treated with chlorine-base products (cold bleach with diluted chlorine)
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- the textile cannot tolerate treatment with chlorine
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- Iron: ironing cycle. This contains 1, 2 or 3 dots. These indicate the maximum permissible temperatures.
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- Iron at a maximum 200°C temperature (392° F)
- dampen the fabric
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- Iron at a maximum 150°C temperature (302° F)
- insert a damp cloth
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- Iron at a maximum 100°C temperature (230° F)
- insert a damp cloth
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- the textile cannot tolerate ironing
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- Circle: dry cleaning cycle. The symbol it contains indicate different types of solvents (A, P or F). Underlining means the treatment must be performed with several precautions.
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- dry clean with normally used solvents
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- dry clean with normally used solvents except for chloride or trichlorethilane (generally perchloroethilane)
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- as above but with severe limitations as to:
adding water and/or mechanical stresses and/or drying temperature
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- dry clean with hydrocarbons and trifluorotrichloethane with normal procedures (generally used with leather garments)
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- as above with severe limitations as to:
adding water and/or mechanical stresses and/or drying temperature
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- the textile cannot tolerate dry cleaning
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- the textile cannot tolerate tumble drying
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- hang dry (vertical) after squeezing and/or spinning
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- hang dry (vertical) without squeezing and/or spinning
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- dry on a flat surface (laid out flat)
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Compare the label of your garment with the following table to know the composition of your garment:
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Other fibers |
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Linen |
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Polyester |
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Silk |
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Cotton |
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Modal |
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Polypropylene |
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Triacetate |
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Elastan |
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Polyamide |
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Polyurethane |
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Viscose |
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Lycra |
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Acrylic |
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Resin |
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Wool |
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Label Guide
