Garment Care

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1. For the best results in caring for your garment:

- Always read the care label carefully.
- Make sure you understand the meaning of each garment care symbol.
- Sort your clothing by color and by fabric.
- Use the right temperature setting for your fabric when washing and ironing.

2. Garment Care Symbols

Colors and what they mean

	Green - Use the cleaning method indicated by the symbol.
	Yellow - Proceed carefully.
	Red - Do not use the cleaning method indicated by the symbol. A red "x" crossing out any garment care symbol indicates what can damage the fabric.

Types of Garment Care Symbols

Washing

	Hand wash
	Machine wash in lukewarm water in a gentle setting
	Machine wash in warm water at a normal setting
	Machine wash in hot water at a normal setting
	Do not wash

Bleaching

	Use chlorine bleach
	Do not use chlorine bleach

Ironing

	Iron at a low setting
	Iron at a medium setting
	Iron at a high setting

Drying

	Drip dry
	Hang to dry
	Tumble Dry at a low temperature
	Tumble Dry at medium to high temperature
	Dry flat
	Dry clean only
	Dry clean only and only by a professional