Drying
Drip dry symbol
ISO symbol: two vertical lines – hang soaking wet, without spinning, and let it drip.
- What to do
- Turn the spin off or take it out before the spin; hang over the bath.
- Avoid
- Spinning leaves permanent creases.
- Where you see it
- Non-iron shirts, viscose
On US labels a similar symbol: Drip dry (US)
Decode the whole labelWhat to set on the machine
- Drying
- drip dry
Other drying symbols
Tumble dry, normal heatCotton, towels, beddingTumble 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, cottonDry 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
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 drip dry symbol mean?
ISO symbol: two vertical lines – hang soaking wet, without spinning, and let it drip.
02What should I do with the garment?
Turn the spin off or take it out before the spin; hang over the bath.
03What is the most common mistake?
Spinning leaves permanent creases.
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.
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