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hand wash cool |
This symbol is used for yarns that need gentle washing. You should
wash your garments in cool water (no higher than 86 degrees F / 30 degrees C noted
in the symbol). In most cases these pieces should be dried flat, but look for a
machine dry/do not machine dry to accompany this symbol. |
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hand wash |
This symbol is used for yarns that need gentle washing but that won't
be damaged if warmer water is used. You should wash your garments in cool or warm
water (no higher than 104 degrees noted in the symbol). In most cases these pieces
should be dried flat, but look for a machine dry/do not machine dry to accompany
this symbol. |
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machine wash |
Garments and projects with this symbol can be washed by machine at a
warm temperature. Generally it would be best not to wash your knit or crocheted
items at extreme temperature or agitation. |
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machine dry |
You can dry items giving this symbol by machine. Use a gentler
setting than you would for other laundry pieces. |
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do not machine dry |
Dry projects flat and not by machine. |
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bleach |
This means you can use chlorine bleach. This is not generally used
for most yarns. |
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do not bleach |
Do not use chlorine bleach. |
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press |
You can use an iron to steam a project made from yarn with this
symbol. Use common sense and care when steaming any knit or crocheted items. |
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do not press |
Don’t use an iron or press yarn that shows this symbol. |
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dry clean |
You can use all solvents to dry clean. If in doubt, check with your
local cleaner. |
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do not dry clean |
Do not use dry cleaning solvents on projects in yarns that give this
symbol. |
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dry clean using 'P' solvents |
• perchloroethylene
• monofluorinetrichloromethane
• hydrocarbons |
