hand-washable
Not machine compatible
Hand-washable describes items that can be safely washed by hand rather than in a machine.
The term appears on clothing labels and product care instructions, indicating the item is too delicate for machine washing or would be damaged by it: This silk blouse is hand-washable only.
Some items labeled hand-washable can tolerate gentle machine cycles, but the designation suggests caution.
Soft and kind
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- cold-waterLacking thermal energy
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- rinseWash without scrubbing
soak · air-dry · reshape · lukewarm · basin · sink · tub · agitate
Fine garments requiring careful laundering
- lingerieWomen's fine intimate apparel
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- woolSheared animal fiber
bras · hosiery · lace · knitwear · blouses · sweaters · undergarments · stockings
Fine woven insect fiber
- woolSheared animal fiber
- rayonSemi-synthetic cellulose textile
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- linenFlax-derived textile
chiffon · lace · velvet · angora · modal · merino · alpaca · crepe
Guidance on how to proceed
- tagIdentifier or classifier
- symbolsMarks conveying meaning
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
- recommendedEndorsed as worthwhile
manufacturer · guidelines · warnings · icons · permanent-press · tumble-dry
gentle
Soft and kind
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- cold-waterLacking thermal energy
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
rinse · soak · air-dry · reshape · lukewarm · basin · sink · tub · agitate · submerge
delicates
Fine garments requiring careful laundering
wool · bras · hosiery · lace · knitwear · blouses · sweaters · undergarments · stockings · intimates
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
linen · chiffon · lace · velvet · angora · modal · merino · alpaca · crepe · organza
instructions
Guidance on how to proceed
recommended · manufacturer · guidelines · warnings · icons · permanent-press · tumble-dry
hand-washablemachine-washable
Safe for automated washing
unwashable · easy-care · wash-and-wear · low-maintenance · high-maintenance
hand-washablemachine-washable
Safe for automated washing
heavy-duty · rugged · durable
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