Dry and wet cleaning
Do not dry clean symbol
A crossed circle – no dry cleaning.
- What to do
- Wash according to the tub symbol; if that is crossed too, spot-clean or use professional wet cleaning (W) if allowed.
- Avoid
- Solvents can dissolve coatings and glues.
- Where you see it
- Sportswear, coated fabrics, some prints
What to set on the machine
- Cleaner
- Do not dry clean
Other cleaning symbols
Dry cleanJackets, coats (US labels)USDry clean (P)Tailoring, suits, coats, woolDry clean (P), mildEmbellished, embroidered or bonded piecesDry clean (F)Coated fabrics, bonded details, leatherDry clean (F), mildDelicate coated fabricsProfessional wet cleaning (W)Tailoring, coats, woolWet cleaning (W), mildDelicatesWet cleaning (W), very mildVery delicate garmentsDo not wet cleanTailoring, bonded detailsDry clean (A) – old symbolOlder garments
Questions and answers
Frequently asked
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Decode the labelPrintable symbol chart →01What does the do not dry clean symbol mean?
A crossed circle – no dry cleaning.
02What should I do with the garment?
Wash according to the tub symbol; if that is crossed too, spot-clean or use professional wet cleaning (W) if allowed.
03What is the most common mistake?
Solvents can dissolve coatings and glues.
04Does the circle mean it must go to a cleaner?
No – it only says which professional cleaning the garment can take. If there's a washing symbol too, it can be washed at home.
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