Ironing baby and children's clothes properly
It is sometimes not easy to interpret and understand the wide range of care instructions. Here you will find an overview of how to interpret the symbols and ironing instructions correctly.
Ironing baby and children's clothes, yes or no?
The dots indicate the temperature ranges of the irons (regulator, steam, travel irons as well as ironing machines). For the irons in use, these setting ranges are sometimes also assigned to certain raw materials.
Do not iron
Disruptive changes that can no longer be corrected are to be expected.
Do not hot iron
Maximum temperature of the iron soleplate of 110 °C. Also corresponds to the iron temperature level "polyacrylic/polyamide (nylon)/acetate". If necessary, iron glossy or pressure-sensitive items with a dry intermediate cloth or on the reverse side. Do not iron with steam. Do not warp.
Iron moderately hot
Moderate hot ironingMaximum iron soleplate temperature of 150 °C. Also corresponds to the iron temperature level "Wool/Silk/Polyester/Viscose". Iron under a moderately damp intermediate cloth. Steam iron can be used. Avoid heavy pressing. Do not distort.
Hot ironing
Maximum temperature of the iron soleplate of 200 °C. Also corresponds to the iron temperature level "cotton/linen". Treat iron damp, moisten if necessary. Iron shiny or pressure-sensitive pieces with an intermediate cloth or on the reverse side. Steam iron can be used.