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Iron, any temperature
US labels (ASTM)
Ironing

Iron, any temperature symbol

An iron with no dots (US) – iron at any temperature, steam or dry.

What to do
Pick the temperature for the fabric.
Avoid
If there is any synthetic in it, start on the lowest setting.
Where you see it
Cotton (US labels)

On European labels the same is: Iron on high (up to 200 °C)

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What to set on the machine

Iron
iron, any temperature

Other ironing symbols

Iron on high (up to 200 °C)Linen, cottonIron on medium (up to 150 °C)Wool, polyester, silk, viscoseIron on low (up to 110 °C)Acrylic, nylon, acetate, elastaneDo not steamVelvet, some silks, faux leatherUSDo not ironPrints, sequins, faux leather, some synthetics
Questions and answers

Frequently asked

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Pick all its symbols and get the washer, dryer and iron settings in one place.

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01What does the iron symbol mean?

An iron with no dots (US) – iron at any temperature, steam or dry.

02What should I do with the garment?

Pick the temperature for the fabric.

03What is the most common mistake?

If there is any synthetic in it, start on the lowest setting.

04What if my iron has no dots?

1 dot ≈ 110 °C (synthetics), 2 ≈ 150 °C (wool, silk), 3 ≈ 200 °C (cotton, linen). Use the fabric names on the dial.

How to wash: fabric guides

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