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Do not steam
US labels (ASTM)
Ironing

Do not steam symbol

Crossed steam lines under the iron – no steam.

What to do
Turn off the steam and iron dry on a low setting.
Avoid
A garment steamer is steam too.
Where you see it
Velvet, some silks, faux leather
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What to set on the machine

Iron
do not steam

Don't mix it up with

Do not ironA crossed iron rules out both ironing and steaming.

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, elastaneIron, any temperatureCotton (US labels)USDo 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 no steam symbol mean?

Crossed steam lines under the iron – no steam.

02What should I do with the garment?

Turn off the steam and iron dry on a low setting.

03What is the most common mistake?

A garment steamer is steam too.

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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