Washing

	DO NOT WASH Articles marked in this way must not be washed. They are sensitive to any kind of wet treatment.
	HAND WASH Hand wash at a water temperature between 30° C and a maximum of 40° C. First dissolve a fine detergent in plenty of water. Allow the textiles to float in the solution and agitate carefully. Do not rub, pull and wring out. Then rinse the textiles well, press the superfluous water out carefully and pull into shape. Treat coloured and sensitive pieces rapidly and do not leave lying in the wet state.
	30°C MACHINE WASH LUKEWARM Washing cycle for finer articles, e.g. for dark coloured articles in cotton, polyester, mixed fabrics etc. Select an appropriate washing program.
	30°C MACHINE WASH LUKEWARM, MILD CYCLE For articles, e.g. in modal, viscose, polyacryl, polyester and polyamide. Reduce the quantity of laundry. Select an appropriate washing program. Avoid spinning or do spin for short periods only to minimise the risk of creasing.
	30°C MACHINE WASH LUKEWARM, VERY MILD CYCLE Articles made, e.g. of machine-washable wool. This washing cycle ensures a much reduced mechanical treatment. Select an appropriate washing program. Reduce the quantity of laundry substantially.
	40°C MACHINE WASH WARM Washing cycle e.g. for dark coloured articles made of cotton, polyester, mixed fabrics etc.

Drying

	FLAT DRYING For heavy, colourfast textiles.
	DO NOT WRING For articles whose fibers might be seriously damaged by the mechanical pressure of wringing.
	DO NOT TUMBLE DRY As a general rule, you won’t see us recommending the use of a tumble drying process because it ages fibers much faster compared to regular line drying(50% faster according some studies).

	DO NOT IRON You might be permanently damaging your clothing if an iron is used.
	IRON AT LOW TEMPERATURE Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 110 °C. Corresponding to the “Polyacryl, polyamide (nylon), acetate” setting: if necessary, shiny or pressure-sensitive pieces should be ironed with a press cloth or inside out.
	IRON AT MODERATE TEMPERATURE Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 150 °C. Corresponding to the “wool/silk/polyester/viscose” setting: iron under a moderately moist intermediate cloth. A steam iron can be used. Avoid heavy pressure.
	IRON AT HIGH TEMPERATURE Iron at maximum sole plate temperature of 200 °C. Corresponding to the “Cotton/Linen” setting; Iron whilst damp; Treat and if necessary moisten; shiny or pressure-sensitive pieces should be ironed with press cloth or ironed inside out. A steam iron may be used.

	DO NOT BLEACH Do not bleach or use detergents with bleach
	ONLY OXYGEN BLEACH ALLOWED Oxygen bleach (contained in universal detergents) is permitted but not chlorine bleach.
	ANY BLEACH ALLOWED Both oxygen and chlorine based bleach are acceptable.
	DRY CLEANING The article of clothing should be handled by professional cleaners. The choice of solvents is left at their discretion.