Temperature
16 articles
Dot vs. Number: How to Read Mixed Temperature Icons
When garment care labels show dots inside a wash tub alongside explicit degree numbers, you are…
Double Underline (Two Bars): Gentle/Delicate Temperature Restrictions
The double underline bar beneath a laundry wash tub icon signifies a strict Gentle or Delicate…
Single Underline (Bar): Permanent Press Temperature Thresholds
The single underline bar beneath a laundry wash tub symbol indicates a reduced-agitation cycle, universally known…
The “Do Not Wash” Symbol: What to do when water is prohibited
The “Do Not Wash” symbol, a wash tub marked with a distinct, bold “X”, prohibits all…
Hand with Tub Symbol: Hand Wash Only (Ambient Temp) Protocols
The Hand with Tub symbol, depicted on international care labels as a hand reaching into a…
The 95°C Symbol: Extreme Heat and Hospital-Grade Sanitation
The 95°C symbol, depicted on international care labels as a wash tub containing “95” or six…
The 60°C Symbol: When is Hot Water Actually Necessary?
The 60°C symbol, represented on international care labels as a wash tub containing “60” or four…
The 30°C Symbol: European vs. US Cold Wash Standards
The 30°C symbol (or a wash tub containing a single dot) designates a maximum water temperature…
The 40°C Symbol: The Universal “Warm” Standard for Synthetics
The 40°C wash symbol, represented on international care labels as a wash tub containing the number…
Six Dots Symbol: The “Sanitize” Cycle (95°C/200°F) Explained
The six dots inside a laundry wash tub care symbol represent the maximum water temperature setting…
Five Dots Symbol: Machine Wash Extra Hot (70°C/160°F) Guide
Heavily soiled hospital linens, professional chef uniforms, and industrial cotton fabrics require intensive thermal processing to…
Four Dots Symbol: Machine Wash Hot (60∘C/140∘F) Guide
White cotton sheets, heavy towels, and durable workwear can become breeding grounds for bacteria and deeply…