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Wash care symbols
fabrics and detergents and because people are tend-
ing to use fewer programmes and mix fabrics in one
The familiar wash code symbols which are found on
load.
the care labels in most clothes are disappearing and a
The change brings the codes into line with the labelling
new set is introduced. The change is due to changes in
used in the rest of Europe.
Old Symbol
New Symbol
Wash Action
Fabric
1
Normal (Maximum)
White Cotton or Linen without
Special Finishes
2
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or Viscose without
Special Finishes
Colourfast at 60°C
3
No longer used. White Nylon, Polyester/Cotton mixtures now included in
co"
4
Reduced (Medium)
Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with
Special Finishes:
Cotton/Acrylic Mix.
5
Normal (Maximum)
Cotton, Linen or Viscose
ver
ley
Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C
Reduced (Medium)
Acrylic, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool
mixes, Polyester/wool blends
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Much Reduced (Minimum)
Wool, wool mixes. Silks
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No longer used. Silk now included in
ie
printed acetate included in
No longer used
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The new wash symbols appear on the side of Washing Powder packets.
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