What do the signs mean on clothes?

On every thing there is a birochka on which standvarious signs indicating how to properly care for her. Studying the symbols, we learn at what temperature it is possible to wash and iron clothes, and also whether it is possible to use a centrifuge, how to dry properly and much more.

And today we'll talk about how the most common symbols on labels are deciphered, so that you understand how to handle this or that thing.

Washing (basins)

• If on the label an ordinary basin is drawn without other additional designations, this indicates that the thing can be washed.
• The basin, underlined from below, indicates that this thing needs a delicate washing.
• A basin with two underlined lines means that washing should be most gentle, with plenty of water and a short rinse.
• Crossed basin - can not be erased.
• The figures that are drawn on the basin indicate the temperature at which you can wash.
• The basin with the hand lowered into it indicates that it is possible to wash only with hands.

Drying (squares)

• A square can be dried; if crossed out, it is impossible.
• The circle in the square - you can press in the machine and drying, if crossed out, it is impossible.
• A circle with one point in a square can be dried at low temperatures.
• A circle with two points in a square is allowed to dry at medium temperatures.
• A circle with three points - drying is suitable even at high temperatures.

Dry Cleaning (circle)

• Just a circle - dry cleaning is allowed; if crossed out, then dry cleaning is prohibited.
• A circle with the letter A inside - can be cleaned with any solvents.

In general, there are a lot of signs thatintuitively is not so easy to understand. In order to find out more information about the signs on the clothing labels, we have prepared an article. What the labels mean on clothes.