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Tumble dry, normal heat
ISO and US80 °C · 176 °F
Drying

Tumble dry, normal heat symbol

Tumble dry on normal heat (exhaust air up to 80 °C). Two dots.

What to do
A cotton 'cupboard dry' programme. Take it out as soon as it stops – fewer creases.
Avoid
Over-drying and overloading are the two usual causes of shrinkage.
Where you see it
Cotton, towels, bedding
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What to set on the machine

Dryer
normal heat

Don't mix it up with

Tumble dry, low heatOne dot – low heat; two – normal heat.

Other drying symbols

Tumble dry, low heatSynthetics, stretch blends, sportswearDo not tumble dryWool, silk, knitwear, elastane, embellished piecesTumble dry, any heatCotton (US labels)USTumble dry, no heatDown jackets and pillows, plastic trimsUSTumble dry, permanent pressShirts, blendsUSTumble dry, delicateDelicatesUSLine dryShirts, dresses, cottonDrip dryNon-iron shirts, viscoseDry flatKnitwear, wool, cashmereDrip dry flatDelicate knits, embellished piecesDry in the shadeDarks, brights, silkLine dry (US)US labelsUSDrip dry (US)US labelsUSDo not wringWool, silk, knitsUS
Questions and answers

Frequently asked

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01What does the tumble dry symbol mean?

Tumble dry on normal heat (exhaust air up to 80 °C). Two dots.

02What should I do with the garment?

A cotton 'cupboard dry' programme. Take it out as soon as it stops – fewer creases.

03What is the most common mistake?

Over-drying and overloading are the two usual causes of shrinkage.

04Can I dry it on a radiator?

Labels don't mention radiators, but direct heat harms wool and synthetics much like a dryer. Room temperature is safest.

05Why do some clothes stretch while drying?

Wet knits are heavy: hung up, they stretch under their own weight. That's why knits dry flat.

How to wash: fabric guides

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