The meaning of laundry labels. A complete decoding of the symbols for the care of clothing. Designations of icons on clothes for washing

Buying clothes, experienced buyers are sure to clarify how to properly care for this item. The manufacturer can provide reliable information on this matter, because only he knows what requirements must be met so that the fabric does not deform, shed, stretch, or, conversely, not “sit down”.

It is possible to convey to the buyer information about care only with the help of special signs. Factories for the manufacture of clothing and haberdashery use international designations that are equally understandable to residents of different countries.

Where to look for badges on clothes?

Signs indicating the basic requirements for the proper care of a thing are placed on special labels sewn on the wrong side of the garment. They are easy to find if you turn the thing inside out and examine the side seams: a label will be attached to one of the seams approximately at waist level. In some products (t-shirts, sweaters), labels are sewn under the collar. Manufacturers can attach several labels at the same time, which will provide the most complete information about this item:

• the size;
• fabric structure;
• manufacturer;
• rules for washing, dry cleaning, ironing and drying.

On small items of clothing where it is impractical to sew on a label (for example, socks or stockings), signs indicating the washing rules are placed on the package.

Advice! If, when choosing a new thing in a store or on the market, you did not find a label indicating the necessary information on caring for the product, refuse to purchase. Most likely, this thing was sewn in an underground workshop or a handicraft workshop on the outskirts of the city.

Deciphering the icons for washing clothes

Washing is perhaps the most important process for caring for wardrobe items. If, for example, the product is allowed only dry cleaning, and it is washed, you can immediately say goodbye to the thing - it will be hopelessly damaged. The same thing will happen if you do not withstand the temperature regime or use the centrifuge spin for clothes made from fabrics that require careful handling. There are many possible unpleasant situations, but in order not to encounter them, it is enough to remember a few standard signs:

1. The sign depicting a bowl of water indicates that the product can be washed both in a washing machine and by hand. In this case, you can use any detergents.
2. A bowl crossed out means that the thing cannot be washed at all - neither in a typewriter, nor by hand.
3. If a thing cannot be washed in a typewriter, the icon depicts schematically a washing unit enclosed in a circle.
4. The presence of one horizontal strip indicates the need to use a gentle washing regime and limit the mechanical impact on the product. For example, when spinning in a centrifuge, set the smallest number of revolutions.
5. The numbers indicated on the icon indicate the maximum allowable water temperature in which the item must be washed.
6. Two horizontal lines indicate that clothes should be washed as carefully as possible: load the machine no more than 1/3 of the total volume, refuse to spin in a centrifuge, and do not twist the product with your hands. Having seen such a sign on the label, it is better to shake the wardrobe item after washing and hang it on a coat hanger so that water flows from it.
7. The image of a hand dipped in water indicates that the product is only hand washable. Many housewives think that such a thing can be washed in a washing machine by setting a special mode. But it’s better not to take risks, but to allocate 15 minutes of free time and wash the product with your hands.
8. The maximum allowable washing temperature is 95°C. If there is such an icon on the label, the laundry can be washed on the “boil” mode.
9. May be washed at 50°C.
10. Water heating up to 60°C is possible.
11. Standard wash for most fabrics at 40°C.
12. Mode for delicate fabrics with water heating up to 30°C.
13. The crossed-out twisted fabric indicates that the product must not be twisted by hand or spun in a centrifuge.

At first glance, it may seem that the notation is difficult to remember. A closer look reveals a certain logic and system. This allows you to quickly and easily store the necessary information in memory.

Conclusion

Read the table below and remember to look at the label before loading laundry into the machine. This will protect things from shrinkage and loss of decorativeness. Also, before buying a new product, make sure that it can be washed, as not everyone can afford frequent dry cleaning.

Labeling - good or not? On people - it's not worth it, but on clothes - it's absolutely necessary. What icons and why do textile manufacturers use for their "secret messages"? What is the difference between hand wash and machine wash? Knowing the decoding of these mysterious symbols on the tag, you will keep your things for a long time.

Marking: "crop cannot be saved"

How often, when we see clothes in a shop window, we buy them without hesitation. However, after several washes, the thing begins to shed, stretch and become covered with spools. A familiar picture? And all you had to do was pay attention to the symbols indicated on the tag. It is even better to do this before buying the product.

If there is a dry cleaning symbol (circle) on the label, think about whether you are ready to constantly spend money on professional cleaning? Things with such a designation, of course, can be cleaned and washed on their own, but at your own peril and risk.

Study the labels before buying - the thing you like can be extremely whimsical to care for

The label on clothes is an important element. Inside the finished item, as a rule, 2 tags are sewn. One contains information about the composition of the fabric, the other - instructions for the care of the product. Sometimes all information can be located on one label.

Proper care of things consists of 5 stages - washing, drying, ironing, cleaning (if necessary), storage.

The symbols on clothing labels are international. They are established by the standard “ISO 3758:2012. Textile products. Care labeling with symbols. Its analogue is valid throughout Russia - “GOST ISO 3758-2014. Textile products. Marking with care symbols. The location of the marking containing information on care, fabric composition and manufacturer is regulated by GOST 10581-91 “Sewing products. Marking, packaging, transportation and storage. The standard has been put into effect since 1993, its requirements are still mandatory for garment factories in our country.

Symbols on tags

The symbols on the labels can be divided into groups - washing, drying, bleaching, ironing, professional care. In the same sequence, they are located on the product tag.

The general rule for any clothes is to shake the item and check the pockets before washing. T-shirts with slogans and shirts should be turned inside out before washing - this way they will last longer.

The symbols are an international designation. This means that wherever you buy a thing, there will be familiar images on the label.

What does the hand and machine wash sign mean?

The generally accepted designation of washing is a basin with liquid, inside of which recommendations on the temperature regime are shown. This is the first picture in a series of symbols on the label.

Washing symbols will help you decide on the care of the item at the initial stage.

How to decipher the bleach and dry cleaning icon

Few housewives know what the designations of a circle and a triangle can mean. In order not to ruin your favorite item, it is important to remember which items are allowed or not dry-cleaned, bleached or cleaned with chemicals.

If suddenly the label bothers you, it is better to carefully cut it off and save it. When you carry a complex item for cleaning, the specialists will be very grateful to you for this reminder.

The bleach or dry cleaning symbol is usually placed second on the label.

In addition to professional dry cleaning, there is wet cleaning (eng. Wet-cleaning) - professional wet cleaning. With this method, water is present as a solvent, and the cleaning itself takes place in a special washing machine. This treatment allows you to completely remove stains that could not be removed with dry cleaning.

Dry cleaning (professional dry cleaning) consists of two steps - pre-treatment and directly machine dry cleaning. At the first stage, a stain remover is used, at the second - a solvent. The cycles are repeated until the spots disappear. Then the thing is launched into the rinse and dry mode.

Wet cleaning will even cope with those stains that professional dry cleaning could not cope with.

What does the spin and dry label mean?

The symbol of drying - a square with the most varied content of the pattern - will tell you how not to spoil the thing at the last stages of care.

The meaning of the symbol "Ironing"

This icon looks like a flat iron. Everything is as simple as possible here - first, determine whether it is possible to iron clothes. Then, on the home iron, set the settings in accordance with the designation.

The ironing symbol on the labels is the least difficult to decipher. This is the easiest part of clothing care.

The label on the clothes is the instructions for caring for things.

If you want to follow the manufacturer's recommendations in full, pay attention to the information on the composition of the material. For example, clothing made from natural fabrics should be treated with caution, while synthetics should be ironed at a certain temperature.

You need to choose a washing mode based on the composition of the fabric - the higher the percentage of synthetics, the easier it is to care for the thing

Marking on the tags is present both on domestic products and on foreign-made clothes. Usually a foreign manufacturer indicates the composition of the fabric in two Latin letters or whole words. The main thing here is to have a decryption table at hand.

Deciphering symbols on foreign-made clothes - table

What does textile piece mean

When buying a thing, a bag is often attached to the inner seam, inside of which there is a spare button and a small flap of fabric. This is an irreplaceable thing - with its help you can determine how the thing will behave when washed, whether its color will change and whether it is possible to use a stain remover with it. It will help you find out the properties of the fabric from which the clothes you bought are sewn, without risking the thing itself. And also with the help of this piece of material you can check whether the fabric will sit down after washing. To do this, you need to attach a flap to the cardboard and outline the borders. Then wash, dry and reattach to the cardboard. If the boundaries do not match, then the product is prone to shrinkage.

This piece of fabric is your indispensable assistant in the selection of clothing care

Wash, bleach, dry clean - international designations on labels

In addition to symbols, warning or prohibition inscriptions may be indicated on the labels. They should be brief (according to GOST) and contain maximum information with a minimum of letters.

The most common washing instructions are "Wash with similar colors" for example. This means that the item should only be washed with clothes of similar colors. Also, under the symbols on the tag, you can find the inscription "Keep away from fire" - this means that the product does not need to be brought to an open fire. For example, fur or synthetics.

Table of phrases in English for product care

Table with other phrases in English

Transcription of directions in English - video

Keeping the product in its original form is important for many people, especially when it comes to their favorite clothes. It is very simple to do this, you only need careful handling and proper care of the thing, which depends on the material, the presence of decorative elements. Icons on clothes indicating how to wash and iron them can help in choosing the right care option. Before starting work, it is important to carefully read the symbols on the label, and what a particular image means is described in detail below.

Designation of laundry washing modes

Thanks to the icons on the labels, it is easy to know exactly the washing rules for specific products. To ensure a long service life of a thing and an attractive appearance, it is important to strictly adhere to the rules for caring for it. Before following the marking, one point needs to be clarified - some manufacturers use different symbols to denote the same action, as a rule, this concerns the temperature regime.

In order to easily understand the icons on clothes, you will have to learn the classic notation of symbols - this will allow you to take care of things as accurately as possible. Before washing, you should pay attention to the label and, based on the icons shown on it, choose the cleaning method, ironing temperature and products that can be used for specific linen. Watch the video from which you will learn which symbols you should pay attention to:

Icons indicating washing modes:

• The numbers on the label indicate the maximum allowable washing temperature.
• The presence of a horizontal line at the bottom of the sign indicates the need to use a delicate mode and it is recommended to wring out this kind of laundry manually.
• Drawn two horizontal lines indicate the need to use delicate washing options. In the presence of such a symbol, it is important to adhere to several rules: the load of the machine must be a maximum of 1/3 of the maximum allowable amount; the force of the mechanical impact of the machine should be as low as possible. It is worth refusing to spin (it is necessary to slightly shake off the product) or, with the utmost care, perform this procedure manually.

Washing machine signs

It is especially important to follow the rules for washing things in a washing machine so that after the procedure the product retains its original appearance - it does not shrink, does not shed and does not lose its attractiveness. The figure below shows frequently occurring signs, consider the meaning of each of them:

1. It is possible to quickly wash clothes in a washing machine.
2. It is strictly forbidden to subject the product to washing in a typewriter.
3. It is not recommended to use a washing machine.
4. It is recommended to use the gentle mode.
5. Washing with maximum t 30 °C is possible.
6. Symbol for delicate wash.
7. Clothing must be washed by hand.
8. Boiling may be used.
9. A sign indicating that the product must be washed at t up to 50 degrees.
10. Wash at t up to 60 °C.
11. Wash colored clothes in a washing machine with a water temperature not exceeding 40 degrees.
12. Wash things with a minimum low temperature of 30 degrees.
13. It is not recommended to use spin.

Ironing icons

Ironing clothes allows you to smooth out the wrinkles that have formed after washing or a long stay in the closet. In order not to damage the thing, it is necessary to set the iron to a certain temperature or mode, and it is generally worth refraining from ironing some things in order not to spoil them. Designations of badges on clothes (in the figure below):

1. Ironing is allowed.
2. It is possible to iron things with the highest possible temperature of 200 degrees (3 points on the iron).
3. The maximum temperature of the iron is 140 °C.
4. It is allowed to iron linen with a temperature of 150 degrees (applies to fabrics such as silk, wool, polyester).
5. Ironing can be done at a temperature not exceeding 110 degrees (nylon, nylon, viscose). Do not use steam if this icon is displayed as this may damage the fabric.
6. It is forbidden to iron.
7. Steaming the item is prohibited.

Deciphering the symbols for cleaning laundry

To properly clean things, you must correctly decipher the letters on the label:

• "P" - Perchloroethylene, perchlorethylene.
• "F" - Flammable, a material that ignites easily.
• "A" - Any, any type of cleaning is possible.
• "W" - Wet, only wet cleaning is allowed.

Dry cleaning signs

Before giving the product for dry cleaning (or if it is possible to carry out the procedure yourself), you need to know the designation of the signs on the clothes.

1. The icon is extremely rare and indicates that cleaning can be carried out by any means.
2. The use of means that are acceptable for mode "P" is allowed.
3. Dry cleaning with the use of hydrocarbons.
4. Delicate dry cleaning is used.
5. Refers to the sign "F". Cleaning may be using a hydrocarbon or tri-flotrichloromethane.
6. Dry cleaning allowed.
7. The use of dry cleaning is prohibited.

Wet cleaning signs

When wet cleaning, it is important to know and understand the following signs:

1. Normal aqua-cleaning of the product is allowed.
2. Wet cleaning in gentle mode.
3. Use of especially delicate wet cleaning is possible.
4. Aqua-cleaning of linen is prohibited.

Symbols for whitening

In some cases, in order to give things the original whiteness, bleaching is necessary. However, not all things can be treated in this way. Icons on clothes that are related to bleaching and their meaning:

1. A whitening procedure may be performed.
2. It is forbidden to bleach things. This symbol also prohibits the use of chlorinated solvents.
3. It is possible to bleach the product, the use of chemicals containing chlorine is allowed. It is worth washing in cold water, and it is allowed to start the procedure after the complete dissolution of the powder.
4. It is permissible to bleach linen, but with products that do not contain chlorine.
5. It is possible to bleach things with oxygen-containing products.

Table for labeling clothes with care symbols

Having learned the standard icons on clothes, which indicate the rules for caring for a thing, it is possible to extend its service life and maintain its original appearance. On labels and labels, as a rule, symbols are placed that help you choose the correct washing, ironing, determine how the item can be cleaned, and determine whether it is possible to bleach. The table below contains all the signs that are useful in the care of linen.

Badges on clothes help buyers evaluate the quality of the goods and the conditions of care. The manufacturer indicates on the labels the composition, information for washing, drying, ironing, cleaning and bleaching. Conscientious manufacturers provide complete information. Sometimes clothing tags are long and wide with a dotted line. It indicates that the icon should be cut off. So it will not interfere while wearing, and will not rub the skin.

Where are the labels

Clothes made of synthetics, natural wool, tweed, cotton require different care. Proper washing, drying, cleaning will help keep the thing, especially if they paid a high price for it. The durability of clothing and its wear resistance depends on how the clothes are washed, dried and even stored. Everyone knows that labels on clothes contain important information, which is represented by symbols.

Badges on clothes are located in the inside of the clothes, on the neck, in the belt area or along the seam. These designations contain important information about the manufacturer, the composition of the fabric, and recommendations for the care of the product. On outerwear, labels are usually located on the side or back. For T-shirts, T-shirts, shirts, sweaters, the badges are located on the back of the collar or on the side seam.

Types of symbols

If you don’t know what types of characters are, their designations, decoding and what they are called, the manufacturers have compiled a special table. The meaning of the symbols is simply deciphered: most are understandable images, recommendations for washing in a washing machine and by hand. A symbol table helps users understand what can and cannot be done with clothing.

On the label, manufacturers often indicate signs that look like a bowl of water, crossed out, with a number inside or a hand. The marking also indicates information about drying, bleaching, cleaning. The iron symbol with numbers indicates at what temperature the item should be ironed. A crossed-out iron prohibits ironing or steaming. Many icons mean that the product should not be soaked in hot water.

Symbols on textile care tags are used by manufacturers to label clothing and materials. These identification marks recommend to the user the rules for handling, operating and caring for things. The names of operations are indicated using basic and additional characters. The marking is designed in such a way that it will be clear to any person. A compass sign on clothing means that the item belongs to a specific Stone Island brand.

The rider badge indicates that the garment belongs to Burberry. Each individual symbols, signs on the label are called differently and are made by manufacturers from different types of fabric. Soft labels should be cut off, and hard labels should be pulled out of the seam. Underwear also has labels. They are located on the side seam or straps (near the bra).

The label is made of special materials that do not prick or rub the skin. There are no labels on children's things: sliders and vests. In this case, manufacturers indicate care information on stickers. They should be peeled off after purchase. Do not want to damage things during washing? Read the label correctly. There is nothing difficult in this. Look at the symbols and try to find a pattern.

Symbols are of five types and represent five different actions.

• Chemical cleaning. The sign is a circle with a letter, crossed out or empty.
• Drying. A square on which there is a transcript in the form of additional symbols.
• A triangle sign is used for whitening.
• For ironing symbol iron with temperature.
• Washing is indicated by a basin of water. This sign may indicate the possibility of machine and hand washing, spinning, mechanical cleaning.

If you don’t know how to decipher the signs on the tag, a table and instructions for caring for things will help. Proper use of textiles will extend the life of things, help you figure out how to care for thin and delicate materials. Signs on tags can be prohibitive, warning and informational.

Warning symbols indicate that the item should be handled with care. Signs on the labels help the hostess to keep the appearance of things. This is a rational and convenient method with which you can easily remove stains, wash, dry, being in full confidence that nothing will happen to the product.

Washing modes

The simplest and most understandable sign on the label. A basin of water indicates to the hostess at what temperature of the liquid the thing can be washed. Most often, the temperature is indicated by numbers, sometimes by dots. One dot means that washing is possible at a water temperature of 30 degrees, two dots - 40, three dots - 60. If the image of the basin is crossed out, then the product cannot be washed.

A basin icon with a lowered hand indicates that the product is best washed by hand. Crossed out twisted underwear warns the hostess that the clothes cannot be mechanically affected. In this case, turn off the spin function in the washing machine, but leave the rinse. Under the regular icons, several horizontal lines may be displayed, which indicate a softening washing mode. To do this, set up the washing machine, reduce speed, speed, put on a delicate wash.

Drying and spinning

Washing machines come to the aid of housewives if it is necessary to clean difficult dirt at home. Is the washing machine equipped with a drying function? The mode can be safely selected if there is a square icon on the clothing label. A square with a circle inside means that drying is possible in a special dryer. A crossed out square indicates that drying is not recommended.

The dots inside the figure indicate the drying temperature. The more of them in a square, the higher the temperature regime can be. If drying is enabled, a vertical line may be drawn in the icon. Similar markings are found on things made of polyester, on “inflated” jackets and down jackets. Such things cannot be wrung out after washing.

If two slanted stripes are shown next to the square, this means that the thing cannot be dried in the sun. This is true for colored fabrics, silk, wool, synthetic. Spin is a special function in the washing machine. The items are wrung out in the last wash cycle and dried slightly. Spinning takes place at high speeds, so delicate items should be washed according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

ironing

Before ironing clean clothes, check the label for an iron symbol. Manufacturers advise setting up the iron before ironing: set the correct temperature and turn off the steamer function if the steam jet is crossed out on the icon. For things made of polyamide, acetate, acrylic, nylon, the temperature should be set to the minimum (100 degrees).

Silk, woolen, viscose items are ironed at a temperature of 150 degrees, and cotton and linen at two hundred degrees. The dots in the iron are degrees. The more of them, the higher the temperature.

Bleaching and dry cleaning

The dry cleaning badge is for workers who clean things professionally. Dry cleaning is indicated by a circle. An empty circle indicates the possibility of dry cleaning, the English letter "A" allows cleaning with any active substances. The circle with the letter "F" allows dry cleaning with hydrocarbons. The crossed circle prohibits cleaning.

If you want to bleach a thing, look on the label if there is an image of a triangle there. An empty figure means that the product can be bleached, a crossed out figure prohibits any kind of bleaching. If there are two letters "CL" in the triangle, this means that the thing is allowed to be bleached with chlorine. A triangle with slanted lines prohibits exposure of clothing to chlorine. Other bleaches can be used.

fabrics

The quality of materials and fabrics determines how long a thing will last. Improper care of textiles also shortens the life of products. Wash and clean things according to the information on the label. If it is missing for any reason, take the advice of specialists.

The composition of the fabric determines the rules for cleaning the item, and the information labels set the right direction.

• Terry cloths will retain their original appearance longer if a little salt is added to the rinse water after washing. It is not recommended to wring out, twist, knock out terry things, otherwise they will lose their “fluffiness”.
• Things made of poplin, damask, pique after washing should be wrapped in dry cotton material, and then dried on a horizontal surface.
• Wool. Wash and rinse woolen clothes in warm water. Hot water shrinks these clothes. You can wring out wool products, but you can’t twist them. It is better to wash them by hand, after turning them inside out.

Washing in the machine is possible if it has a special mode for woolen items. When washing, you can add a little alcohol to the water. This will keep the yarn elastic.

• Cotton. Cotton fibers perfectly absorb moisture. This material is durable, pleasant to wear, natural. Things made of pure cotton wrinkle, so manufacturers add synthetics to it. Artificial fibers eliminate the shortcomings of cotton threads and ennoble it. White cotton items can be washed at 95 degrees. It is recommended to wash colored clothes at a low temperature - 45 degrees with a special washing powder without bleach.
• Linen. Linen is perfect for hot weather. Linen is a tougher material than cotton. He doesn't wrinkle that much. Linen items can be boiled, machine washed.
• Synthetics. Wash synthetic items in non-hot water. Synthetics can be washed in the washing machine in the “quick wash” mode. If the thing has complex contamination, the product should be soaked in warm water, lathering the stains with laundry soap.

Before washing, things should be sorted. Wash colored clothes with colored clothes, light clothes with light clothes, dark clothes with dark clothes. If you are afraid to clean delicate fabrics in the machine, soak them in a basin of warm water and then wash them by hand.

Firms

Well-known brands that produce clothing and textiles indicate complete product information. Stylish, high-quality things need special care, but, as a rule, they serve their owner for a long time. The reason is that famous manufacturers value their reputation and use high-quality fabrics and materials when creating things. The high price of a product is often a guarantee that the item is durable and will not lose its relevance after a season.

Branded items often do not have a label sewn on a seam, belt or collar, but information printed on the fabric about the composition, size and washing methods. Branded clothing with proper care, even after numerous washes, retains color, does not stretch or tear. There are many manufacturers of modern and interesting clothes in Russia. They produce high-quality, designer items that rarely find their way to store shelves.

In order for your linen and clothes to retain their color for as long as possible, it is necessary to follow the recommendations for washing and care.

High-quality underwear or clothing always has a label from the manufacturer of the product, which indicates its composition and recommendations for care. Some recommendations and interpretation of symbols are presented below.

Applies to all materials:

• Do not use bleach unless specifically stated on the product label.
• Use mild detergents (liquid or powders).
• Incorrect dosage of detergent can damage the laundry. Dosage recommendations are indicated on the detergent packaging.
• When washing in the machine, put your underwear in special bags.
• Do not soak printed or colored fabrics.
• Do not dry in the machine.
• Before washing, pay attention to the care instructions indicated on the product. The main symbols and their meanings are given in the table at the end of the article.
• Sort laundry by type of wash. Wash new colored items separately the first time you wash them. Wash bright and dark colors separately.
• If the care symbols indicate a delicate wash, it is advisable to halve the amount of laundry. This will prevent it from twisting too much.
  Wash items made of synthetic fibers and their mixtures separately from cotton and linen.
• Dark materials have an excess of coloring matter. This excess must be removed by hand washing.

The following symbols are most often found on labels: