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Myth vs fact

The number on a care label is a maximum, not a setting

The text in the pictures is in Thai, as originally posted.

🏷️ Does a 60 on a care label mean you must wash at 60 degrees?

No. The number inside the washtub symbol on a care label is the maximum water temperature the fabric can take, in degrees Celsius, and you should never wash hotter than that. According to GINETEX, the international association that owns the care symbols, the label shows the most severe treatment that will not cause permanent damage. That means you can always wash at a lower temperature or on a gentler program than the label states. Laundry owners should teach staff and self-service customers to read the number as a ceiling, not a value to set. Note that the label numbers apply to home washing; for each machine model's programs, follow the machine manual.

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