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Whether you are washing your clothes, drying them or ironing them, the care label on your garment is designed to give you special instructions that will help your clothes look their best.

Washing and Drying cleaning symbols

For the washing process, a washtub is shown. The number within the washtub is the maximum wash temperature.
Mild treatment, a bar under the washtub or circle.
Very mild treatment, a broken bar under the washtub.
Hand wash only, do not machine wash, maximum temperature 40°C, handle with care
Dry Cleaning process, a circle.
Treatment not permitted, a St Andrews cross superimposed on any symbol

Bleaching symbols

Chlorine based bleaching allowed, only cold and dilute solution
Do not use chlorine-based bleach

Ironing symbols

Iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of 110°C, steam-ironing may be risky
Iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of 150°C
Iron at maximum sole-plate temperature of 200°C
Do not iron, steaming and steam treatments are not allowed

Drying symbols

Tumble drying possible, normal drying cycle
Tumble drying possible, drying at lower temperature setting
Do not tumble dry
Line dry
Drip dry
Dry flat

* Note: Clothing Label standards
Standards Australia require manufacturers to attach a permanent label with directions for care to all garments. The Care Label requirement is to give the consumer, drycleaner and launderer complete guidance on how to take care of the item. Care labels ensure you know how to wash your clothes effectively, without damaging them.