The care label at the neck and what the symbols mean

Short answer: The tub with a number is the maximum temperature, the triangle covers bleaching, the square drying and the iron heat. A line under a symbol means gentle treatment.

The tub is the temperature

The number in the tub is the highest temperature the fabric tolerates, not a recommendation. Bamboo viscose does best well below the maximum. See bamboo clothing for women.

The square is drying

A circle inside the square means tumble drying. One dot is low heat, two is normal. A cross means no tumble drying. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Lines under the symbol

One line under the tub means a gentle programme. Two lines mean very gentle and a half load. See bamboo underwear for women.

Frequently asked questions

Does 40 degrees mean I have to wash at 40?

No, it is a maximum. Wash cooler if you can, it wears the fibres less.

What do the dots in the iron mean?

One dot is low heat, two is medium, three is high. Bamboo viscose needs one or two.

What does a line under the tub mean?

That the programme should be gentle, with less movement and a lower spin.