Yarn Label


Here's a quick diagram showing the different parts of a yarn label:

How to Read Label


Yarn Care


You'll notice that Lion Brand Yarn labels now feature universal care symbols. Rather than using long, complicated washing and cleaning instructions for your yarn we've opted for a more streamlined approach. This page shows some of the symbols you will find on our labels and how to understand them.

 

Machine Wash, NormalMachine Wash, Normal Dryclean, No SteamDryclean, No Steam
Machine Wash, ColdMachine Wash, Cold Do Not DrycleanDo Not Dryclean
Machine Wash, ColdMachine Wash, Cold Bleach When NeededBleach When Needed
Machine Wash, WarmMachine Wash, Warm Non-Chlorine Bleach When NeededNon-Chlorine Bleach When Needed
Machine Wash, WarmMachine Wash, Warm Do Not BleachDo Not Bleach
Machine Wash, HotMachine Wash, Hot Tumble Dry, NormalTumble Dry, Normal
Machine Wash, HotMachine Wash, Hot Tumble Dry, Normal, Low HeatTumble Dry, Normal, Low Heat
Machine Wash, HotMachine Wash, Hot Tumble Dry, Normal, Medium HeatTumble Dry, Normal, Medium Heat
Machine Wash, HotMachine Wash, Hot Tumble Dry, Normal, High HeatTumble Dry, Normal, High Heat
Machine Wash, HotMachine Wash, Hot Tumble Dry, Normal, No HeatTumble Dry, Normal, No Heat
Machine Wash, HotMachine Wash, Hot Tumble Dry, Permanent PressTumble Dry, Permanent Press
Machine Wash, HotMachine Wash, Hot Tumble Dry, GentleTumble Dry, Gentle
Machine Wash, Permanent PressMachine Wash, Permanent Press Do Not Tumble DryDo Not Tumble Dry
Machine Wash, Gentle or DelicateMachine Wash, Gentle or Delicate Do Not DryDo Not Dry
Hand WashHand Wash Line DryLine Dry
Hand Wash, ColdHand Wash, Cold Drip DryDrip Dry
Hand Wash, WarmHand Wash, Warm Dry FlatDry Flat
Hand Wash, HotHand Wash, Hot Dry In ShadeDry In Shade
Do Not WashDo Not Wash Do Not WringDo Not Wring
DrycleanDryclean Iron, Any Temperature, Steam or DryIron, Any Temperature, Steam or Dry
Dryclean, Any SolventDryclean, Any Solvent Iron, LowIron, Low
Dryclean, Petroleum Solvent OnlyDryclean, Petroleum Solvent Only Iron, MediumIron, Medium
Dryclean, Any Solvent Except TrichloroethyleneDryclean, Any Solvent Except Trichloroethylene Iron, HighIron, High
Dryclean, Short CycleDryclean, Short Cycle Do Not SteamDo Not Steam
Dryclean, Reduced MoistureDryclean, Reduced Moisture Do Not IronDo Not Iron
Dryclean, Low HeatDryclean, Low Heat