Washing Instructions
Here are a few
tips as to how you should care for your clothes to ensure that they last a long
time.
We also explain the meaning of the different symbols on the washing label.
General washing instructions
Coloured garments last longer if they are washed inside out.
Streaks on jeans, for example, can then be avoided.
- Shirts retain their shape better if they are
dried hanging on a clothes hanger. Straighten the seams and collar and the
shape will be better retained and the shirt easier to iron.
- Knitted garments retain their shape better if
they are dried flat.
- Never allow coloured
garments to dry outdoors in sunlight. They can become discoloured
and "sun-bleached".
- Care and washing instructions for your garments
with a Gore-Tex membrane can be found under a separate heading.
Washing in water
The bowl
symbol, indicates that the garment can be washed in water in a washing machine
or by hand. Within the bowl, there is a figure indicating the temperature, in
number of degrees Celsius, that should be used to wash the garment. The line
under the bowl indicates any limitations to the normal washing process.
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Hand washing
Always make
sure that the washing powder is completely dissolved in the water before putting
the garment into it. Never sprinkle or pour washing powder directly onto the
garment or allow coloured garments to soak. This can
result in discolouration. Avoid leaving garments to
soak!
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Washing of wool and silk
Garments of
untreated wool or silk, for example, with washing instructions "hand wash,
max 40C", demand special care. Use a washing powder that is specifically
intended for 40C washing in water. Do not soak.
Ironing
The iron
symbol means that the garment can be normally ironed or a rotary iron used.
Within the symbol there is/are one or more dots to indicate the ironing
temperature.
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Chlorine bleaching
The triangle
indicates that the garment can be bleached using chlorine. The letters CL, the
chemical symbol for chlorine can be seen inside the triangle
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Dry Cleaning
The circle
indicates that the garment can be dry cleaned. The letter inside the circle
indicates the type of dry cleaning fluid to be used.
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In addition,
there is a new washing instruction called Wet Clean. This indicates a
professional wash with a mixture of water and synthetic tensides.
Drying
The rectangle
is a symbol for drying. Water must removed from the textile before drying. Virtually
all textiles can be given a short spin, for a maximum of one minute. Many
garments can also be tumble dried. Garments with a Gore-Tex membrane should,
for example, be tumble dried for best results. On the other hand, avoid tumble
drying garments that you particularly cherish, as tumble drying wears the
garment. The most important thing is to follow the symbol that indicates
whether or not the garment should be tumble dried.
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The
following drying symbols occur for "air drying".
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