- 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
The washtub symbol identifies washing instructions. A number gives the maximum Celsius temperature; bars indicate gentler processes. Use the garment’s tested care recommendation, including any bars.
Before using this resource
- Use the garment’s tested care recommendation, including any bars.
- 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
Temperature and mechanical action are separate parts of the instruction.
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.
Variants you may encounter
The number specifies the maximum washing temperature supported by the care assessment.
The bar count identifies mild or very mild mechanical treatment.
Source references
Browse everyday packaging symbols
Useful to know
What should I check before using Machine Washing?
Temperature and mechanical action are separate parts of the instruction. Use the garment’s tested care recommendation, including any bars.
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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