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Fabric Care Labels

Many articles of clothing include a fabric care label. Using the chart below, adjust the cycle and option selections to care for your clothing according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Category

Label

Directions

Washing

Hand wash

Machine wash, Normal cycle

Perm Press/Wrinkle Resistant setting (which has a cool down or cold spray before the slower spin)

Gentle/Delicate setting (slow agitation and/or reduced wash time)

Do not wash

Do not wring

Water Temperature

Hot

Warm

Cold/Cool

Bleach Symbols

Any bleach (when needed)

Only non-chlorine bleach (when needed)

Do not bleach