For example, a 30 means that the garment should be washed in cold water of 86 degrees Farenheit.ĭrying guidelines are always represented by a square.ĭrying instructions, indicated by a square symbol with lines or a circle inside, tell you the best way to, well, dry your garment. A number inside the washthub icon also indicates the temperature (in Celsius) you should wash the item.
Note: The UK has different markings for recommended temperature. One dot means cold, two dots means warm, three means hot, and so on. Water temperature plays a big role in laundry, and the black dots give you an idea of the recommended temperature for the best results.
An X means not to machine wash at all, and a washing symbol with a hand inside means - you guessed it - hand-wash only. Two lines means you should use the gentle or delicate cycle, to prevent damage. One line on the bottom of the washing symbol indicates that you should run it on permanent press to minimize wrinkles. The washing symbol is one of the easiest to identify because it resembles a washtub, with lines indicating the recommended washing cycle and black dots representing the recommended water temperature. Washing guidelines are always represented by a washtub.
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