Candy CE 104/1 - PROGRAMME SELECTION; Programmes for Resistant Fabrics; Programmes for Mixed & Synthetic Fabrics; Programmes for Special Delicate Fabrics

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CHAPTER 10
SUMMARY OF ITLC WASHING
SYMBOLS
Symbol
Wash
fempera/ures
Fabric
Benefits
V95g
v'e/y ho/
95° C
to boll
White cotton and linen articles
without special finishes
Ensures whiteness and
stain removal
tea
hot
60° C
Cotton linen or viscose articles
without special finishes where
colours are fast at 60° C
Maintains colours
hot
60° C
White nylon; white
polyesfer/cotton mixtures
Prolongs whiteness
-minimises creasing
Vscr/
handhot
50° C
Coloured nylon; polyester cotton
and viscose articles with special
finishes; acryllc/cotton mixtures;
coloured polyester/cotton
mixtures
Safeguards colour & finish-
minimises creasing
sa
warm
40° C
Cotton, linen or viscose articles
where colours are fast at 40° C,
but not at 60° C
Safeguards colour
fastness
warm
40° C
Acrylics; acetate and triacetate,
including mixtures with wool;
. polyester/wool blends
Preserves colour &
shape minimises creasing
tea
warm
40° C
Wool, including blankets, and
wool mixtures with cotton or
viscose; silk
Keeps colour, size and
softness
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