Ironing
Iron on low (up to 110 °C) symbol
One dot – soleplate up to 110 °C. Steam may cause damage.
- What to do
- Set to '•' or 'Synthetics', no steam, inside out or through a cloth.
- Avoid
- Acrylic, nylon and acetate melt – one touch of a hot iron leaves a permanent mark.
- Where you see it
- Acrylic, nylon, acetate, elastane
What to set on the machine
- Iron
- • max 110 °C (230 °F), no steam
Other ironing symbols
Questions and answers
Frequently asked
Got the whole label?
Pick all its symbols and get the washer, dryer and iron settings in one place.
Decode the labelPrintable symbol chart →01What does the iron symbol 1 dot symbol mean?
One dot – soleplate up to 110 °C. Steam may cause damage.
02What should I do with the garment?
Set to '•' or 'Synthetics', no steam, inside out or through a cloth.
03What is the most common mistake?
Acrylic, nylon and acetate melt – one touch of a hot iron leaves a permanent mark.
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.

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