What does the low-temperature drying icon mean (a square circle with a dot): explanation and care recommendations

The low temperature dry sign is often found on fabric items. This symbol means that the product should only be dried at low temperatures.

Recommendations

If in the recommendations for caring for a product before washing you find a designation in the form of a square containing a circle with a dot, this means that the item can only be dried at low temperatures not exceeding 60 degrees.

With more intense heat exposure, deformation of the fabric may occur, some materials may shrink more or, on the contrary, stretch, and some may even melt and take an unpredictable shape.

What does it look like

The icon described above looks like a circle with a dot located in a square.

What not to do

Do not expose clothing to intense heat.

What can you do

You can dry the product at a low temperature (no more than 60 degrees).

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Question to the expert

If the label on the clothing contains this symbol, can such items be dried both in the machine and naturally, or is there only one type of drying?

You can dry such things either in the car or in the air, the main thing is to maintain the temperature regime.

Does the icon mean drying horizontally or vertically?

This symbol does not provide such information.If there is a need to dry the item only horizontally, this is indicated by a separate sign.