What does the crossed out w symbol mean: explanation and care recommendations

Let's figure out what the crossed out letter w on a clothing tag means. The icon for wet professional chemical cleaning on clothing labels is the Latin letter W. Accordingly, the crossed out letter W indicates the opposite, that is, a ban on this type of dry cleaning, which is a complex process of chemical and physical effects on fabric products. The properties of textiles and clothing can gradually change as a result of wet cleaning, which is why not every material can be subjected to this treatment.

Recommendations

If you see a crossed out letter W on the label, it means that wet cleaning of this item is prohibited and you must use dry professional cleaning.

What does it look like

It looks like an English letter crossed out with two sticks.

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What not to do

Do not wet, wash by hand or in a washing machine, or subject to wet professional dry cleaning.

What can you do

You need to contact a professional who specializes in dry cleaning. And then your item will retain its original appearance and serve you for many years.