What does the no-spin icon mean (a crossed out twisted thing): you can’t squeeze it in a centrifuge or with your hands, full explanation of the symbol

The “do not press” icon is an auxiliary symbol. It belongs to the “wash” section and looks like a rolled up towel (thing).

Explanation of the sign:

— Spin is prohibited

- Squeezing is prohibited

- Do not twist when spinning

Recommendations

The crossed out wring symbol means you should not wring or twist the garment when washing to remove excess water. It can be interpreted in two ways:

• After hand washing, the item should not be rolled up or wrung out.
• It is prohibited to spin the product in any way, including in a washing machine (you need to turn off the spin cycle in the program).

In fact, it can be noted that in 99% of cases it is recommended to wash clothes with such a symbol on the label by hand or in a washing machine using the appropriate “Hand Wash” program. It involves reducing the rotation speed of the centrifuge (drum) to a minimum, minimal heating of water and turning off or minimal spin.

What does it look like?

The “do not wring” icon has the outline of a crossed out rolled towel. The pictogram may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. It is recommended to study and remember all image options:

The symbol is not very popular among manufacturers. They are often content with a written recommendation Don't wring or twist, which translated from English means “You can’t squeeze and twist.” The inscription should be found on the tag near the symbols. Examples:

Olga

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What can you do?

Sometimes the ban on twisting does not exclude the possibility of using a fast spin or spin at low speeds. In this case, the label recommends:

• Spin briefly in a centrifuge (Short spin).


• Short-term spinning at low speeds is possible (May be tumble-dried shortly on low).


• Dry vertically or spin in a centrifuge at low speed (Drip or tumble dry low).

What not to do?

The prohibition on twisting the product indicates the delicacy of the fabric and its tendency to deform when wet. Such things must be handled with care. It is forbidden:

• Stretch the fabric to the sides.


• Roll the product into a roller.


• Squeeze and crush with force.


• Dry in a washing machine or using heating devices (not always, but often).

Correctly decipher each prohibiting symbol on clothing and translate all written recommendations from the manufacturer into Russian.

You may find that:

• The item cannot be dried in a dryer (Don't tumble dry).


• The product should not be left in the machine; it should be removed immediately after the end of the cycle (Remove promptly (immediately)).


• Do not use directed heat drying (Dry away from (direct) heat).


• Clothes should be dried vertically without spinning (Drip dry).

Questions and answers

What clothes and fabrics are not recommended to be twisted and wrung out?

It is prohibited to twist or wring out headwear (hats, Panama hats and caps), dresses and blouses of a complex cut with voluminous details, fabrics containing more than 30% wool, viscose, silk, cambric, organza, all the finest, weightless materials, hand knitted items work.Fleece and knitted fabric can be lightly pressed without twisting.

How to dry something that has a “do not wring or twist” symbol on the label?

You can use a terry towel to remove excess moisture. The clothes are laid out on a towel, straightened, and then carefully rolled up. The roll is gently squeezed. If necessary, the procedure is repeated several times. Then the product is left to dry flat on a dry towel.

In fact, twisting and squeezing mean the same thing - “forced removal of excess liquid from the material.” Both machine and hand-wringing can lead to deformation of delicate fabrics or items. If the label on the clothing contains a sign or inscription prohibiting twisting, it is better not to spin the item in the washing machine. You should use the manual mode and dry it in a gentle way.