Understanding the symbols on care labels is essential for keeping your clothes in great condition, but they can sometimes be difficult to decipher. Here’s a simple guide to help you interpret the care labels on your Bellerose garments.
The Symbols: What They Mean
🔹 Washing: The symbol at the top of the label shows how to wash the garment and at what temperature. The number inside the washing tub indicates the maximum temperature, but you can always opt for a lower one.
🔹 Bleaching: Represented by a triangle, this symbol indicates whether you can use bleach. In general, only white garments can be bleached. If the triangle has diagonal lines inside, only oxygen bleach is allowed (no chlorine).
🔹 Drying: The square symbol represents drying. A circle inside the square means the garment can go in the tumble dryer, while additional symbols inside the square specify natural drying methods (e.g., line drying, flat drying, or drying in the shade).
🔹 Ironing: The iron symbol tells you if the item can be ironed and at what heat level. More dots = higher temperatures.
🔹 Dry Cleaning: The circle indicates whether the garment should be professionally dry-cleaned. Letters inside (P, F, or W) specify the type of solvent used for professional cleaning.
The Codes: More Precision
🔸 Crossed-out symbols = Do not use this method on the garment.
🔸 Dots inside the iron or dryer symbol = The number of dots indicates the level of heat (more dots = higher temperature).
🔸 Dashes under the washing or dry-cleaning symbol = The more dashes, the gentler the required care.
Special Symbols & Natural Drying Methods
Some garments require specific drying techniques:
✅ Line drying – Hang the garment on a line.
✅ Flat drying – Lay the garment flat to dry.
✅ Shade drying – Avoid direct sunlight to protect colors and fibers.
Following these care instructions helps maintain the quality, longevity, and appearance of your Bellerose garments.