Pestävyysmerkinnät

Pestävyysmerkinnät refer to symbols or pictograms found on textiles and clothing that indicate how a garment should be cleaned. These markings provide consumers with essential instructions to properly care for their garments, ensuring their longevity and maintaining their appearance. The primary purpose of pes tävyysmerkinnät is to prevent damage to the fabric during washing, drying, or ironing.

The most common type of pes tävyysmerkinnät is based on the international ISO 3758 standard. This system uses a series of symbols representing different washing methods. A tub with water typically indicates machine washing, with dots inside the tub signifying water temperature. A triangle symbol relates to bleaching, and a square symbol relates to drying. An iron symbol indicates ironing instructions, with dots again denoting temperature. Finally, a circle symbol pertains to dry cleaning.

Each symbol has a specific meaning. For instance, a tub with a hand means hand washing is recommended, while a crossed-out tub signifies do not wash. Different temperatures are indicated by the number of dots within the tub symbol. Similarly, a crossed-out triangle means do not bleach. Understanding these markings is crucial for consumers to avoid shrinking, stretching, fading, or otherwise damaging their clothing. Many textile manufacturers include these labels to guide consumers and reduce potential product complaints related to improper care.