Laundry Care Symbols: How to Read Care Tags on Clothing & Bedding
Washing Symbols
Machine Wash & Temperature Indicators
Tub with water indicates machine washing / machine washable. In the tub, there will either be dot(s) or a number that specifies the maximum water temperature.
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Dots inside the Tub
- One dot: Cold water wash
- Two dots: Warm water wash
- Three dots: Hot water wash
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Numbers inside the Tub
- 30ยฐ means wash at or below 30ยฐ Celsius (86ยฐF)
- 40ยฐ means wash at or below 40ยฐ Celsius (104ยฐF)
- 50ยฐ means wash at or below 50ยฐ Celsius (122ยฐF)
- 60ยฐ means wash at or below 60ยฐ Celsius (140ยฐF)
- 70ยฐ means wash at or below 70ยฐ Celsius (158ยฐF)
- 95ยฐ means wash at or below 95ยฐ Celsius (194ยฐF)
Washing Cycle Symbols
Lines under the tub represents the wash cycle for how your laundry machine cleans your clothing and bedding.
- No Line under Tub: Normal cycle is most intense and has higher agitation to ensure a deeper clean.
- Single Line under Tub: Permanent press cycle is gentler and usually includes a cool-down phase to minimize wrinkles.
- Double Line under Tub: Gentle or delicate cycle is ideal for minimal agitation to preserve fabrics and extend longevity.
Other Washing Symbols
Tub with Cross: Do not wash. Dry cleaning or cleaning professionals may be recommended for such items.
Hand in Tub: Hand wash only.
Drying Symbols
Tumble Dry
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Square with Circle: This indicates tumble drying. Similar to washing symbols, dots indicate the temperature:
- One dot: Low heat
- Two dots: Medium heat
- Three dots: High heat
- Circle with Cross inside Square: Do not tumble dry. Natural / air drying is recommended.
- Square with Filled-in Circle: No heat.
Drying Cycle Symbols
Lines under the square represents the dry cycle.
- No Line under Square with Circle: Normal cycle. Suitable for durable fabrics that can withstand high agitation and temperature.
- Single Line Below Square: Permanent press cycle. Designed to reduce wrinkles by using a cool-down period at the end of the drying cycle.
- Double Line Below Square: Delicate cycle. Using a gentle tumble and low heat to minimize damage.
Natural Drying
- Square with Curved Line: Line / hang dry.
- Square with Three Vertical Lines: Drip dry. Hang while wet and avoid wringing out.
- Square with One Horizontal Line: Dry flat. This is crucial for maintaining the shape of certain items.
- Square with Diagonal Lines: Dry in the shade and avoid direct sunlight.
- Square with Cross: Do not dry.
- Knot with Cross: Do not wring.
Ironing Symbols
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Iron Icon: Indicates ironing is permissible. Again, dots indicate the heat level:
- One dot: Low heat (110ยฐC)
- Two dots: Medium heat (150ยฐC)
- Three dots: High heat (200ยฐC)
- Iron with Vertical Lines: Steam ironing is allowed. Steam helps to remove wrinkles effectively.
- Iron with Vertical Lines and Cross: Do not use steam. While ironing is permitted, steam can damage the fabric or cause shrinkage. Use a dry iron only.
- Iron with Cross: Do not iron. High heat can damage some fabrics, particularly some synthetic materials.
Bleaching Symbols
- Triangle: Bleach as needed. Chlorine bleach is acceptable.
- Triangle with Diagonal Lines: Use non-chlorine bleach only.
- Triangle with Cross: Do not bleach. Avoid all types of bleach to prevent fabric damage.
Dry Cleaning Symbols
- Circle: Dry clean only. Letters inside the circle (A, P, F) indicate the type of solvent to use.
- Circle with Cross: Do not dry clean. Cleaning professional may be recommended for advice.ย
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ย How should I wash Rest Evercoolยฎ comforter and sheets set?
Evercoolยฎ bedding like the cooling comforter should be washed with cold water (max 30ยฐC / 86ยฐF) on the gentle / delicate cycle to minimize damage for long-lasting, night after night cool sleep.
How should I dry Rest Evercoolยฎ comforter and sheets set?
Evercoolยฎ cooling bedding should be tumble dry with low heat on a delicate cycle to ensure they maintain their structure and performance over time.