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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Here are a few tips as to how you should care
for your clothes to ensure that they last a long time.
We also explain the meaning of the different symbols on
the washing label.
GENERAL WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Colored garments last longer if they are washed inside
out. Streaks on jeans, for example, can then be avoided.
- Shirts retain their shape better if they are dried hanging on a
clothes hanger. Straighten the seams and collar and the shape will be
better retained and the shirt easier to iron.
- Knitted garments retain their shape better if they are dried flat.
- Never allow coloured garments to dry outdoors in sunlight. They can
become discoloured and "sun-bleached".
- Care and washing instructions for your garments with a Gore-Tex
membrane can be found under a separate heading.
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WASHING IN WATER
The bowl symbol, indicates that the garment can be washed in water in a
washing machine or by hand. Within the bowl, there is a figure indicating
the temperature, in number of degrees Celsius, that should be used to wash
the garment. The line under the bowl indicates any limitations to the
normal washing process.
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Wash in a filled machine at the indicated
water temperature. Normal spin. |
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Wash in a machine at the indicated water
temperature. The machine should only be half filled. Spin for one
minute only. In a separate spin dryer, half a minute only. The line
under the bowl indicates that extra care should be
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HAND
WASHING
Always make sure that the washing powder is completely dissolved in the
water before putting the garment into it. Never sprinkle or pour washing
powder directly onto the garment or allow coloured garments to soak. This
can result in discolouration. Avoid leaving garments to soak!
WASHING
OF WOOL AND SILK
Garments of untreated wool or silk, for example, with washing
instructions "hand wash, max 40C", demand special care. Use a washing
powder that is specifically intended for 40C washing in water. Do not
soak. Wash directly in water of the correct temperature with the washing
powder well dissolved in the water. Gently squeeze the garment in the
washing water, do not rub or ring out. Rinse thoroughly. A short spin
removes excess water best. Shake out the garment once it is half dry, to
give it a "fuller" feel. Dry heavy knitted garments flat.
IRONING
The iron symbol means that the garment can be normally ironed or a rotary
iron used. Within the symbol there is/are one or more dots to indicate the
ironing temperature.
CHLORINE BLEACHING
The triangle indicates that the garment can
be bleached using chlorine. The letters CL, the chemical symbol for
chlorine can be seen inside the triangle
DRY CLEANING
The circle indicates that the garment can
be dry cleaned. The letter inside the circle indicates the type of dry
cleaning fluid to be used.
DRYING
The rectangle is a symbol for drying. Water must removed from the textile
before drying. Virtually all textiles can be given a short spin, for a
maximum of one minute. Many garments can also be tumble dried. Garments
with a Gore-Tex membrane should, for example, be tumble dried for best
results. On the other hand, avoid tumble drying garments that you
particularly cherish, as tumble drying wears the garment. The most
important thing is to follow the symbol that indicates whether or not the
garment should be tumble dried.
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