What is the symbol for not using iron?

Ironing symbols on fabric labels If you see a cross over the symbol, it means that the garment isn’t suitable for ironing, while the image of two lines shooting out from the bottom of the iron with a cross over it stands for ‘steaming is not allowed’.

What do ironing symbols mean?

Ironing icons Just like with the basin symbol, if you see an iron symbol with the care instructions it means you can iron the garment, while a crossed out icon means you can’t. Then, there are variations. Dots inside the icon tell you which heat setting to use.

What do the symbols on a care label mean?

These symbols always appear in the same order and they are: Washing symbols – the basin and water symbols – offer instructions on how to wash the garment. Bleaching symbols – the triangle symbols – offer instructions on whether bleach may be used and which type.

Do not iron Meaning?

adjective. (of clothes or fabric) wrinkle-resistant, and so not needing to be ironed after washing.

What does 1 dot on an iron mean?

Low heat
Low heat – One dot inside the iron means it’s okay to iron at up to 110 degrees Celsius. No steam – A crossed-out iron with steam coming out under it means you should avoid using the steam setting while ironing.

What does cool iron mean?

Cool iron just means to iron on one of the lowest settings, since the fabric can’t handle much heat without melting or warping.

What does do not wash symbol mean?

Do Not Wash: The Do Not Wash symbol is the standard wash symbol with a cross through it. If the label instructs you not to wash the item, it will have to be dry cleaned after it gets dirty – see the section on Dry Cleaning Symbols below.

What are the basic care symbols?

There are five basic categories of symbols:

  • Washing: a trapezoid-shaped tub with squiggly lines representing water.
  • Bleaching: a triangle.
  • Drying: a square.
  • Ironing: an iron.
  • Professional Textile Care: a circle.

What is care label code?

Care label code: Care codes are the internationally recognized symbols which are used for caring of garments in case of cleaning and ironing. These labels on which these codes are drawn or printed are called care labels.

What does do not iron trim mean?

More context would be helpful, but if it involves a steam iron and this is a tag in a garment, it means don’t use the iron on the trim (possibly lace or some other delicate fabric or physical adornment such as beads) of the garment — but presumably you can iron the main fabric.