Here are some tips that may help you before
washing.
Sorting your laundry
Sort items according to:
•
how soiled they are
•
color
•
material
Clothing
1.
Close zippers and Velcro straps so they won’t
damage fabrics.
2.
New colored items may contain excess dye
and should therefore be washed separately
the first few times.
3.
Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces
the risk of burling and fading.
4.
Empty pockets and wash them inside out if
possible.
Laundry labels
Look at the item’s laundry label. The table below
shows suitable wash programs for different
materials and wash loads. Using modern washing
machines and detergents, such as compact
detergents, you can usually wash at lower
temperatures. It is a good idea to use trial and
error to find out what produces the best results.
Laundry label symbols
Examples of washing instructions and recommended programs. Always follow the washing instructions
for each garment.
LoadProgramMaterialLaundry labels
1/1 drumColor 140°F (60°C) to 203°F (95°C)Cotton, linen, white, and light-colored items.
1/1 drumQuick 140°F (60°C)Cotton, linen, cotton/polyester. Light and dark-
colored garments.
1/1 drumPermaPress 104°F (40°C)Polyester, polyamide, elastane, acrylic. Light
and dark-colored garments.
1/2 drumEveryday Wear 104°F (40°C)Acrylic, viscose, modal, acetate.
1/3 drumPermaPress 86°F (30°C)Silk and very delicate items
1/3 drumWool/Hand Wash 86°F (30°C) to 104°F (40°C)Wool and other very delicate garments
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