ASTM Guide to Care Symbols

The complete ASTM dry cleaning care symbol system is listed below. These Symbols are used by the manufacturers to indicate if, when, and by what means the dry-cleaning process needs to be altered so that a garment can be processed without damage.

Washing

Max. temperature 95°C/203°F

Max. temperature 95C°/203°F, Reduce mechanical action

Max. temperature 60C°/140°F

Max. temperature 60C°/140°F, Reduce mechanical action

Max. temperature 50C°/122°F, Reduce mechanical action

Max. temperature 40C°/104°F

Max. temperature 40C°/104°F, Reduce mechanical action

Max. temperature 40C°/104°F, Greatly reduce mechanical action

Max. temperature 30C°/86°F, Reduce mechanical action

Hand wash

Do not wash

Bleaching

Chlorine bleach may be used

Do not use chlorine bleach

Drying

Tumble dry high heat

Tumble dry low heat

"Drip" dry. Hang soaking wet

Hang to dry after removing excess water

Dry flat after removing excess water

Ironing

Hot 210°C/410°F

Warm 160°C/320°F

Cool 120°C/248°F

Do not iron

Dry Cleaning

Dryclean in any solvent

Dryclean in any solvent except trichloroethylene

Use fluorocarbon or petroleum solvent only

Under any of the above indicates reduce cycle, moisture, and/or heat

Do not dryclean

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