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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Symbol Guide

SYMBOL GUIDE

Washing
Max Temperature 60C/140F - Bedlinen, towels, and some underwear
Max Temperature 60C/140F, gentle cycle - Bedlinen, towels and some underwear
Max Temperature 50C/122F, gentle cycle - Polyester, cotton/polyester, polyester/cotton
Max Temperature 40C/104F - Cotton
Temperature 40C/104F, gentle cycle - Acrylics, acetate, nylon, tri-acetate, cotton/acrylic, poly/viscose
Max Temperature 40C/104F, gentlest cycle - Wool and wool mixtures
Max Temperature 30C/86Fm gentle cycle
Hand wash
Do not wash
A short line under any of the above indicates reduce cycle, moisture, and/or heat


Drying
Tumble Dry
Do not Tumble Dry
Drip Dry
Hand dry after removing excess water
Dry flat after removing excess water


Ironing
Hot 220C/392F - Cotton, linen, viscose
Warm 150C/302F - Polyester mixes
Cool 110C/230F - Acrylic, nylon, acetate,
tri-acetate
Do not iron


Bleaching
Chlorine bleach may be used
Do not use chlorine bleach


Dry Cleaning
Dry cleaning
Dry clean in any solvent
Use fluorocarbon or petroleum solvent only
Do not dry clean
In all cases, if an X is through the symbol it means DO NOT USE

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