Laundry symbols
Ironing symbols
The dots in the iron are the maximum soleplate temperature: 1 dot up to 110 °C, 2 up to 150 °C, 3 up to 200 °C.
Iron on high (up to 200 °C)Three dots – soleplate up to 200 °C. Steam is fine.Iron on medium (up to 150 °C)Two dots – soleplate up to 150 °C.Iron on low (up to 110 °C)One dot – soleplate up to 110 °C. Steam may cause damage.Iron, any temperatureAn iron with no dots (US) – iron at any temperature, steam or dry.USDo not steamCrossed steam lines under the iron – no steam.USDo not ironNo ironing and no steaming.
How to read them
- Most irons have the same dots on the dial – just match them to the label.
- For a blend, use the setting for the most delicate fibre.
- Iron darks and shiny fabrics inside out or through a damp cloth.
| °C | °F | Dots | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 230 | • | Acrylic, nylon, acetate, elastane – no steam |
| 150 | 302 | •• | Wool, silk, polyester, viscose |
| 200 | 392 | ••• | Cotton, linen |
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 temperature is 2 dots?
Up to 150 °C – for wool, silk, polyester and viscose.
02Can I use a steamer if the label says do not iron?
No – the crossed iron rules out steam too. Hanging the garment in the bathroom after a hot shower relaxes creases.
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