"No Drying" sign

Drying clothes once took entire days and brought a host of inconveniences, especially in winter. Today, almost every washing machine has an additional drying function, making life much easier. However, not every item can be dried this way, as indicated by the "Do not tumble dry" symbol on the label. How can you recognize this prohibition sign when modern labels are so full of confusing, seemingly identical symbols?

Designation not allowing drying

One of the most important warning symbols on clothing labels is the "Do Not Tumble Dry" symbol, which can protect clothing from damage. This symbol warns that tumble drying is not possible in any tumble-type washing machine or dryer, even on the most gentle and energy-efficient cycles. This prohibition is due to the fact that tumble drying dries clothing extremely quickly at relatively high temperatures, which can negatively impact and damage many types of fabric.

Always read clothing labels carefully, as they contain useful information on how to care for your items to ensure they last as long as possible.

The "Drying Prohibited" sign is a square with a circle inside, crossed out by two lines. It is quite easy to recognize precisely because of the strikethrough sign that stands out visually on the label. Now you can recognize it among the many icons, which means you'll definitely not miss a prohibition and won't damage your favorite delicate items.

Other designations related to drying

In addition to this main prohibition sign, there are a number of other important symbols related to tumble drying. Due to the sheer number of symbols and their similarities, they can be difficult to understand, complicating washing and caring for your laundry. Confused symbols can even damage your favorite items, so it's best to learn and memorize these symbols.

1. The "Tumble Dry" symbol looks like a square with a circle inside. This symbol indicates that the item can be tumble dried without restrictions and therefore does not require special care.
2. The "Low Temperature Drying" symbol. A square with a circle and a dot in the middle indicates that clothes should only be dried and spun at a low temperature—up to 40 degrees Celsius.
3. The "Tumble Dry Medium" symbol. This symbol is very similar to the previous one, except there are now two dots inside the circle. This symbol means that items can be tumble dried and spun in washing machines and dryers at a medium temperature—up to 60 degrees Celsius.
4. The "High Temperature Dry" symbol. This symbol looks almost identical to the previous two, but in this case, a third dot is added to the circle. This means the garment can withstand even high temperatures, so it can be dried at temperatures up to 80 degrees Celsius.
5. The "Dry Dry Without Heat" symbol appears as a square with a filled circle inside. This is a warning that the item should only be tumble dried in a machine with a blow dry function, without using heat.

We've described the most important signs for drying clothes in the washer and dryer. Knowing them is essential for taking good care of your clothes. There are many other important signs that help with washing, bleaching, cleaning, drying, and ironing. It's important to know all of these signs by heart to avoid accidentally damaging your clothes. We recommend checking the tags on your clothes before they leave the store to determine whether they'll last for years to come.

   

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