Laundry Guide

Complete guide to washing temperature, drying, and ironing by fabric

Cotton40~60°C
Wash Temp
40~60°C
Wash Mode
Normal
Drying
Dryer OK (medium)
Ironing
High (200°C)
Bleach
OK (whites)
May shrink on first wash. Separate lights/darks.
Linen40°C
Wash Temp
40°C
Wash Mode
Gentle
Drying
Air dry recommended
Ironing
High (230°C) slightly damp
Bleach
Oxygen-based only
Wrinkles easily. Hang immediately after washing.
Polyester30~40°C
Wash Temp
30~40°C
Wash Mode
Normal
Drying
Dryer OK (low)
Ironing
Low (110°C)
Bleach
Oxygen-based only
Static buildup. Use fabric softener.
Nylon30°C
Wash Temp
30°C
Wash Mode
Gentle
Drying
Air dry
Ironing
Low (110°C)
Bleach
No
Heat-sensitive. Avoid dryer.
Wool30°C (찬물)
Wash Temp
30°C (찬물)
Wash Mode
Wool/Hand wash
Drying
Flat dry
Ironing
Medium (150°C) steam
Bleach
No
Don't wring. Use wool detergent.
Silk30°C
Wash Temp
30°C
Wash Mode
Hand wash/Dry clean
Drying
Air dry in shade
Ironing
Low (110°C) inside out
Bleach
No
Avoid direct sunlight. Use neutral detergent.
Denim30°C
Wash Temp
30°C
Wash Mode
Normal (inside out)
Drying
Air dry
Ironing
Medium (150°C)
Bleach
No
Wash alone first few times (color bleed). Less washing extends life.
Rayon30°C
Wash Temp
30°C
Wash Mode
Gentle/Hand wash
Drying
Air dry
Ironing
Medium (150°C)
Bleach
No
May shrink in water. Dry cleaning recommended.
Cashmere찬물 손세탁
Wash Temp
찬물 손세탁
Wash Mode
Hand wash only
Drying
Flat dry
Ironing
Low steam
Bleach
No
Never wring. Use cashmere detergent. Store with moth repellent.
Acrylic30°C
Wash Temp
30°C
Wash Mode
Gentle
Drying
Air dry
Ironing
Low (110°C)
Bleach
Oxygen-based only
Heat-sensitive. No dryer.
Spandex30°C
Wash Temp
30°C
Wash Mode
Gentle
Drying
Air dry
Ironing
No
Bleach
No
Avoid fabric softener. Hand wash to maintain elasticity.
Fleece30°C
Wash Temp
30°C
Wash Mode
Gentle
Drying
Air dry
Ironing
No
Bleach
No
Wash inside out. No fabric softener (damages water resistance).
Down30°C
Wash Temp
30°C
Wash Mode
Gentle/Down cycle
Drying
Dryer low + tennis balls
Ironing
No
Bleach
No
Use down detergent. Must fully dry to prevent mold.
Leather-
Wash Temp
-
Wash Mode
Professional clean
Drying
Shade air dry
Ironing
No
Bleach
No
No water wash. Use leather cleaner. Avoid moisture.
Microfiber40°C
Wash Temp
40°C
Wash Mode
Normal
Drying
Air dry or dryer low
Ironing
Low
Bleach
No
No fabric softener! Reduces absorbency.

FAQ

Where can I check laundry symbols?

Use our 'Laundry Symbol Guide' tool to easily understand the care symbols on your clothes.

Difference between wool and cashmere?

Wool can be machine washed on wool cycle at 30°C, but cashmere must be hand washed in cold water only.

Which fabrics should avoid fabric softener?

Fleece, microfiber, and spandex should not use fabric softener as it can damage their functional properties.

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