Symbol
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Explanation
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hand wash cool |
This symbol is used for yarns that need
gentle washing. You should wash your garments in cool water (no higher
than 86 degrees F / 30 degrees C noted in the symbol). In most cases
these pieces should be dried flat, but look for "machine dry/do
not machine" dry to accompany this symbol. |
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hand wash |
This symbol is used for yarns that need
gentle washing but that won't be damaged if warmer water is used. You
should wash your garments in cool or warm water (no hotter than 104
degrees F / 40 degrees C as noted in the symbol). In most cases these
pieces should be dried flat, but look for a machine dry/do not machine
dry to accompany this symbol. |
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machine wash |
Garments and projects with this symbol can
be washed by machine at a warm temperature. Generally it would be best
not to wash your knit or crocheted items at extreme temperature or
agitation. |
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machine dry |
You can dry items with this symbol by
machine. Use a gentler setting than you would for other laundry
pieces. |
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do not machine dry |
Dry projects flat and not by machine. |
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bleach |
This means you can use chlorine bleach.
This is not generally used for most yarns. |
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do not bleach |
Do not use chlorine bleach. |
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press |
You can use an iron to steam a project
made from yarn with this symbol. Use common sense and care when
steaming any knit or crocheted items. |
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do not press |
Don’t use an iron or press yarn that
shows this symbol. |
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dry clean |
You can use all solvents to dry clean. If
in doubt, check with your local cleaner. |
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do not dry clean |
Do not use dry cleaning solvents on
projects in yarns that have this symbol. |
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dry clean using
'P' solvents |
Dry clean with one of these solvents
perchloroethylene
monofluorinetrichloromethane
hydrocarbons |
