To maintain the color and quality of the fabric and extend the life of the clothes, labels, which contain different symbols and are often ignored by consumers, play an important role in the cleaning and maintenance of the garments.
They are the ones who indicate whether the garment can go in the drum washing machine, whether it can be dried on the line or in the dryer and also which products are not recommended for cleaning. Marines Cassianotextile specialist at 5th sechelps reveal the meaning of the main symbols on the label.
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The symbol represents the prohibition of the use of bleach, also called chlorine bleach. The triangle alone allows the use of bleach and with the acronym “CL” inside it indicates that it is possible to use chlorine bleach.
Many washing machines offer a drying option. Check that the clothes have the symbol next to them, as it indicates that drying in the rotating drum is not permitted. When the same symbol with dots inside is present, it indicates the ideal temperature for drying the garment, with one dot for low temperature and two for maximum temperature. In this way, the icon helps in the correct use of dryers, so that the clothes do not shrink or have damaged fibers.
This image suggests drying clothes on a line. Since they are common in many Brazilian homes, clotheslines are used to dry clothes outdoors, however it is important to pay attention to the labels. There are more delicate clothes that require a different type of drying, such as in the shade, drying horizontally without twisting, drying vertically by dripping, and even not drying at all. Stay tuned!
Clothes also need attention when ironing. Labels that feature a black dot iron design indicate the maximum temperatures the piece can withstand. A single dot iron allows heating up to 110ºC; two dots up to 150ºC; and three dots for a maximum temperature of 200ºC. If an iron with an X appears, the garments cannot be ironed.
If the clothing label contains this symbol, it means that the item can be dry cleaned. However, if the image is accompanied by an X, cleaning in this way is prohibited. Also, if the design features letters such as A, P or F, it suggests sanitizing the item with certain products. If the clothes can be dry cleaned, it is always advisable to look for a laundry that specializes in this service.
Source: Terra
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