Ironing
Iron, any temperature symbol
An iron with no dots (US) – iron at any temperature, steam or dry.
- What to do
- Pick the temperature for the fabric.
- Avoid
- If there is any synthetic in it, start on the lowest setting.
- Where you see it
- Cotton (US labels)
On European labels the same is: Iron on high (up to 200 °C)
Decode the whole labelWhat to set on the machine
- Iron
- iron, any temperature
Other ironing symbols
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 iron symbol mean?
An iron with no dots (US) – iron at any temperature, steam or dry.
02What should I do with the garment?
Pick the temperature for the fabric.
03What is the most common mistake?
If there is any synthetic in it, start on the lowest setting.
04What if my iron has no dots?
1 dot ≈ 110 °C (synthetics), 2 ≈ 150 °C (wool, silk), 3 ≈ 200 °C (cotton, linen). Use the fabric names on the dial.

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