- Reference authority
- GINETEX / ISO textile care symbols
- Programme / market
- International
- Mark type
- Care symbol
- Artwork access
- Reference files · usage conditions apply
- Source checked
- 23 September 2026
What this mark means
A crossed-out washtub indicates that domestic washing is not permitted. Read the professional-care instructions alongside the prohibition.
Before using this resource
- Read the professional-care instructions alongside the prohibition.
- Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
- Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.
A detail worth checking
This does not independently specify which professional cleaning method is suitable.
Artwork usage
GINETEX’s care-symbol system is trademarked. An open licence on a community drawing does not grant trademark permission; check GINETEX or the relevant national member for commercial label use.
Source references
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Useful to know
What should I check before using Do Not Wash?
This does not independently specify which professional cleaning method is suitable. Read the professional-care instructions alongside the prohibition.
Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?
The source lists this drawing as Public domain. Follow the linked file terms, attribution and any share-alike conditions. This does not grant trademark permission or establish product conformity.
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