Read care labels and follow recommended water temperature. Avoid mixing colors and washing structured garments. Use detergent, enzyme remover, and baking soda
International care labeling uses five basic symbols: washtub, triangle, iron, circle, square. Cross across symbols indicates cancellation of care process. No temperature or setting means any setting is safe
Machine wash symbol indicates safe machine washing conditions. Hand wash symbol means delicate fabrics should be hand-washed. Do not wash symbol indicates garments should be taken to dry cleaner. Dry clean only symbol requires professional cleaning
GINETEX care symbols are protected under trade mark law. Labels indicate most severe treatment without irreversible damage. Care symbols refer to most sensitive parts of textile articles. Milder treatments and lower temperatures are always allowed
Water bucket symbol indicates washing, square with circle for drying. Iron symbol shows ironing instructions with temperature codes. Triangle indicates bleaching, circle for dry cleaning, square for non-machine drying
Tub symbol indicates machine washing possible. Water temperature shown by dots (US/Canada) or numbers (other countries). Cycle settings indicated by bars: normal, permanent press, delicate