Drying
Dry in the shade symbol
Two diagonal lines in the corner – dry out of direct sun. Combined with another natural-drying symbol (here, line dry).
- What to do
- Dry indoors or in the shade.
- Avoid
- Sun fades darks and brights and yellows silk.
- Where you see it
- Darks, brights, silk
What to set on the machine
- Drying
- dry in the shade
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, cottonDrip dryNon-iron shirts, viscoseDry flatKnitwear, wool, cashmereDrip dry flatDelicate knits, embellished piecesLine dry (US)US labelsUSDrip dry (US)US labelsUSDo not wringWool, silk, knitsUS
Questions and answers
Frequently asked
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Decode the labelPrintable symbol chart →01What does the dry in shade symbol mean?
Two diagonal lines in the corner – dry out of direct sun. Combined with another natural-drying symbol (here, line dry).
02What should I do with the garment?
Dry indoors or in the shade.
03What is the most common mistake?
Sun fades darks and brights and yellows silk.
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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