The label on the shirt, what to do with it. Men's suit

Is labeling good or not at all? On people it’s not worth it, but on clothes it’s absolutely necessary. What icons do manufacturers use and why? textile products for their “secret messages”? What is the difference between the designations manual and machine washable? Knowing the meaning of these mysterious symbols on the tag will help you keep your items for a long time.

Marking: “cut cannot be saved”

How often, when we see clothes in a store window, we buy them without thinking. However, after just a few washes, the item begins to fade, stretch, and become covered in pellets. Is this a familiar picture? All you had to do was pay attention to the symbols on the tag. It’s even better to do this before purchasing the product.

If there is a dry cleaning symbol (circle) on the label, think about whether you are ready to constantly spend money on professional cleaning? Things with this designation, of course, can be cleaned and washed yourself, but at your own peril and risk.

The label on clothing is an important element. As a rule, 2 tags are sewn inside the finished item. One contains information about the composition of the fabric, the other contains instructions for caring for the product. Sometimes all the information may be on one label.

Proper care of things consists of 5 stages - washing, drying, ironing, cleaning (if necessary), storage.

The symbols on clothing labels are international. They are established by the ISO 3758:2012 standard. Textile products. Care labeling using symbols." Throughout Russia, its analogue is in force - “GOST ISO 3758-2014. Textile products. Labeling with care symbols." The location of the marking containing information on care, fabric composition and manufacturer is regulated by GOST 10581-91 “Sewing products. Labeling, packaging, transportation and storage." The standard has been in force since 1993, its requirements are still mandatory for garment factories in our country.

Symbols on tags

The symbols on the labels can be divided into groups - washing, drying, bleaching, ironing, professional care. They are located in the same sequence on the product tag.

The general rule for any item is to shake the item and check the pockets before washing. T-shirts with slogans and shirts should be turned inside out before washing - this will help them last longer.

The generally accepted symbol for washing is a basin with liquid, inside of which recommendations on the temperature regime are depicted. This is the first picture in a series of symbols on the label.

How to decipher the bleaching and dry cleaning icon

Few housewives know what the designations of a circle and a triangle can mean. In order not to spoil your favorite item, it is important to remember which items are allowed or prohibited from dry cleaning, bleaching or cleaning using chemicals.

If suddenly the label bothers you, it is better to carefully cut it off and save it. When you take a complex item to be cleaned, the specialists will be very grateful to you for this reminder.

In addition to dry professional cleaning, there is aqua-cleaning - professional wet cleaning. With this method, water is present as a solvent, and the cleaning itself takes place in a special washing machine. This treatment allows you to completely remove stains that could not be removed by dry cleaning.

Dry cleaning (professional dry cleaning) consists of two steps - pre-treatment and direct machine dry cleaning. At the first stage, a stain remover is used, at the second - a solvent. The cycles are repeated until the spots disappear. Then the item is put into rinse and dry mode.

What does the spin and dry label mean?

The drying symbol - a square with a wide variety of patterns - will tell you how not to spoil the item in the last stages of care.

Meaning of the Ironing symbol

This icon looks like an iron. Everything here is as simple as possible - first, determine whether the laundry can be ironed. Then set the settings on your home iron in accordance with the designation.

The label on the clothes is instructions for caring for things

If you want to comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations completely, pay attention to the information about the composition of the material. For example, clothes made from natural fabrics should be treated with caution, and items made from synthetics should be ironed at a certain temperature.

You need to choose a washing mode based on the composition of the fabric - the higher the percentage of synthetics, the easier it is to care for the item

Markings on tags are present on both domestic products and foreign-made clothing. Typically, a foreign manufacturer indicates the composition of the fabric in two Latin letters or whole words. The main thing here is to have a decoding table at hand.

Decoding of symbols on foreign-made clothing - table

Name of material on English language	Letter designation on the label	Title of the material in Russian
Cotton	CO	Cotton
Linen	LI	Linen
Union Linen	H.L.	Flax with impurities
Silk	S.E.	Silk
Cashemire	W.S.	Cashmere
Wool	WO	Wool
Viscose	VI	Viscose
Modal	M.D.	Modal
Acrylic	AR	Acrylic
Elastane	EL	Elastane
Polyester	P.E.	Polyester
Laycra	LY	Lycra
Polyacrylic	PC	Polyacrylic
Acetate	A.C.	Acetate fiber
Polyamide (Nylon)	PA	Polyamide (Nylon)
Metal	M.E.	Metallized thread

What does textile piece mean?

When purchasing an item, there is often a bag attached to the inside seam, inside of which there is a spare button and a small piece of fabric. This is an irreplaceable thing - with its help you can determine how the item will behave when washed, whether its color will change and whether a stain remover can be used with it. It will help you find out the properties of the fabric from which the clothes you bought are made, without risking the item itself. You can also use this piece of material to check whether the fabric will shrink after washing. To do this, you need to attach the flap to the cardboard and outline the borders. Then wash, dry and re-attach to the cardboard. If the boundaries do not match, it means the product is prone to shrinkage.

This piece of fabric is your indispensable assistant in choosing clothing care

Material	Recommendations
Wool	Wool items should be washed with soft detergents for wool. When drying, to avoid deformation, woolen items should not be hung. After washing, wool items are laid out on a flat surface.
Cotton	Cotton items often shrink, although they can also be dried in a dryer. Iron cotton fabrics You need an iron with a steam function.
Linen	Linen items, like cotton items, shrink after washing. Linen items must be ironed. Keep in mind that linen wrinkles a lot.
Silk	Wet silk is dried in the shade and away from radiators. Silk items should be ironed from the inside out with a warm iron.

Material	Recommendations
Knitwear	Knitwear should be handled with care, for example, wrung out without twisting. It is recommended to dry knitwear on a horizontal surface, having first straightened it.
Viscose and modal (modernized viscose)	These fabrics require careful handling: Squeeze without twisting. Iron according to label directions. The temperature depends on the composition of the fabric.
Sintepon	Like any synthetic material, synthetic winterizer does not lose its shape when washed and dries quickly.
Elastane	Care depends on the base material of the item, so carefully study the symbols on the label.

Wash, bleach, dry clean - international designations on labels

In addition to symbols, labels may contain warning or prohibitory inscriptions. They should be brief (according to GOST) and contain a maximum of information with a minimum of letters.

The most common instructions for washing things are, for example, “Wash with similar colors.” This means that the item should only be washed with clothes of similar colors. Also under the symbols on the tag you can see the inscription “Keep away from fire” - this means that the product does not need to be brought to an open fire. For example, fur or synthetics.

Table of phrases in English for product care

Wash
Wash separately	wash separately from other fabrics
Wash like (similar) colors	wash together with fabrics of the same color
Wash before use	wash before first use
Wash with velcros closed	washable with Velcro fastening
Rinsing
Do not add fabric conditioner	Do not use fabric softeners
Do not use softeners	do not use mouthwash
Fabrics softener recommended	It is recommended to use a mouthwash
Rinse immediately in cold water	rinse immediately in cold water
Rinse thoroughly	rinse thoroughly
Dry cleaning
Don't dryclean	Dry cleaning prohibited
Dry cleaning recommended	Dry cleaning recommended
Whitening
Avoid bleaching and optical white (perborate)	do not use bleaching products
Don't bleach	Do not bleach
Do not use chlorine bleach	do not use chlorine bleach
No optical brighteners	do not use bleach
Use only detergents without optical bleaches	powder wash without bleaches
Drying
Don't tumble dry	cannot be dried in a dryer
Don't wring or twist	cannot be squeezed or twisted
Drip dry	vertical drying without spinning
Dry flat	dry flat on a horizontal surface
Dry in shade	dry in the shade
Hang dry, when wet	let the water drain, vertical drying without spinning
Line dry, do not tumble dry	vertical drying, do not tumble dry
May be tumble-dried shortly on low	short spin in a centrifuge at low speeds
Remove promptly (immediately)	take it out of the car immediately
Short spin	short spin in a centrifuge
Dry away from (direct) heat	do not dry with (directed) heat
Drip or tumble dry low	vertical drying or spinning in a centrifuge at low speeds
Ironing
Cool iron	iron at low temperature
Don't iron	Do not iron
Do not iron print (decoration)	do not iron the finish
Do not steam iron	iron without steaming
Iron damp	iron wet
Iron at middle temp	iron at medium temperature
Iron on reverse (wrong) side only	iron only inside out
Please iron in side out	iron from the wrong side
Steam iron recommended	steaming recommended
Steam only	just steam
Use press cloth	iron through fabric
Warm iron	iron at high temperature

Table with other phrases in English

Bleeding (stamming) color	sheds
Down	down feather, down (suggests eco-friendly detergent)
Do not allow wet garment to dry bundled	do not dry wrinkled clothes
Easy care (non iron)	easy care, no ironing required
Exposure to sunlight and chlorinated water may be detrimental to shade and elastane content	Sunlight and chlorine washing can affect the color and elasticity of elastane-containing products.
Feather	feather (suggests natural cleanser)
Flame retarded	treated with fire retardant
Keep away from fire	keep away from open fire
May be faded	may shed
Non-felt finishes	doesn't fall off
Professional leather clean only	Only professional skin cleaning
Renew water proofing alter washing	after washing, renew impregnation
Reshape and dry flat	shape and dry flat
Reshape in wet condition	shape when wet
Reshape while damp	shape when wet
Shrinkage about…..%	shrinks by …%
Shrinkproof	does not shrink
Stretch inti shape after washing	after washing, stretch and give the desired shape
Stretch to original shape while in damp	when wet, stretch and give the desired shape
Waterproof	waterproof

Decoding instructions in English - video

How to care for fur, knitwear and down jackets

You need to take into account not only the type of fabric, but also the type of clothing.

Fur products

Behind fur products requires careful care, this will increase service life and maintain good appearance. It is better to entrust their cleaning to professionals. How can you determine when it’s time to take your fur coat to the dry cleaner? Carefully inspect the fur. If it's not as smooth as it used to be, it's dull, or it feels greasy to the touch, then it's time to visit the dry cleaner.

Down jackets

Outerwear filled with down requires some care. Down jackets should only be stored flat. Do not leave jackets in a damp state under any circumstances; down tends to rot, and quite quickly.

Also, such clothes have one more interesting property- absorbing sweat and sebum, it stops heating. In this regard, it is recommended to take down products to the dry cleaner every year.

Featherbeds, pillows, blankets with feathers and down are no different in care from down jackets, but they still need to be dry cleaned periodically for proper care and disinfection.

A sense of humor is a necessary component of cozy things A well-groomed appearance will help you feel confident on dates. In addition to the generally accepted symbols, the manufacturer added a funny recommendation

To make things look great, you need to follow the recommendations for caring for them. When cleaning clothes, you need to know all the signs, then you will maintain their excellent appearance for a long time. Special attention should be given to the symbol crossed out by two lines. This means that this operation is prohibited. By unconditionally following the advice of manufacturers, you will prevent premature damage and wear of your items.

One reader asked a question about sew-in tags and labels:

What to do with them? Cutting down? Will clothes without them look like they came from a second-hand store? So how do you look at the washing and ironing notes? What about panties and bras?

Julia

Good question. Tags sticking out from clothes is a fairly common occurrence. In the cold season we notice this less, because... the clothes themselves are warmer and tighter, you just can’t see it through them. Plus jackets, cardigans and outerwear cover a lot of things. Although there is one option that is typical specifically for the cold season. These are tags on scarves and handkerchiefs, treacherously sticking out and spoiling the impression of your image with just their appearance. We cut them off. Definitely. If you have the idea that you can tie a scarf so that it is not visible, then it is in vain. In 90% of cases it will be visible.

The same applies to light clothing: If the fabric is thin enough, if it glows, if there is so much information about your item that you had to make the tag/label very voluminous, then we cut everything off.

These are the little things that are important, that attract attention to themselves, distracting it from you. I don't think you'll forget how to care for your favorite dress. It is enough to look once to remember, because the rules are often standard. And if you are worried, then cut it and store it separately.

The same applies to knitted T-shirts and T-shirts. A tag sewn into the very seam often turns the edge of the item outward or simply comes out on its own. Let's get rid of it!

Linen. The same story. Why do you need a tag that will get in the way and peek out. And she will do this, given the small area of ​​​​the linen itself.

Tags, labels on outerwear sometimes made from coarse fabric, sewing them around the entire perimeter or gluing them. They can cling to the clothes that are located below, pellets and hooks appear that cannot always be removed.

And one moment. You need to trim correctly: right to the very edge. It is necessary not to damage the product itself, but also not to leave excess, so that later the remaining edge does not scratch the skin.

I can’t say that there are strict rules regarding the fact that tags need to be cut everywhere. But I definitely recommend doing this where they are visible, where they get in the way. In other cases, they can be left.

May your beautiful and stylish look nothing will be a hindrance!

The base of any men's suit is the jacket.

It can be business, work, cocktail or evening.

Can't do without a jacket!

When a man chooses a jacket, he should, first of all, think about whether this thing suits him, does it fit his figure well?

A double-breasted jacket should always be buttoned.

Double-breasted jackets can look very elegant, for example with metal buttons. Then they resemble a blazer, that is, a club jacket.

Always choose a jacket of the length that suits you. How to do it? First of all, of course, the jacket should preferably cover the painful area.

The fit of the sleeve is of great importance for every man: the length of the sleeve is equal to the length of the bottom of the jacket.

If we are talking about masculine chic, then many today make sure that the stitching on the lapels is done by hand. This is considered a fairly expensive element.

Also pay attention to the buttons on the sleeve. More often in good jackets they come unbuttoned. And please note that the stitching on the buttonholes on the sleeves can also be of different colors. This is also a fashion trend.

Remember that in 2015, all shades of blue are the trend of the season. And if you want to choose something for your spouse or son, for example, for graduation, Blue colour- the most relevant.

Let's move on to another type - a checkered jacket style casual. You can wear it to the office if you do not need to adhere to a strict dress code. Checkered jacket It has good quality, it can be worn, for example, with dark blue jeans. And you can combine it with black or dark blue trousers. The jacket looks good with a shirt, T-shirt, knitted polo (with a small collar).

Where can you go in such a bright jacket? For example, for some cocktail, for a birthday, for a vernissage or for a visit. Fear not, florals are a hot trend this season.

If a jacket has three buttons, bottom button always unbuttoned. The same rule applies to a two-button jacket.

Let's now talk about a very important detail - the slot. The cut is at the back. For example, two slots look good. One is also good. What to look for? When you buy a jacket in a store, the vent is always covered. Please pull the thread!

And one more nuance. In many branded stores What we call a “neck” in French and a “label” in English is sewn onto the jacket sleeve. That is, a tag with the name written on it. So, this tag needs to be destroyed. This is bad manners, bad form to wear such a tag on your sleeve!

Choosing Man's jacket, think about the fabric, think about the color, think about what and how you can combine it with, and think about your figure. What will fit well on your body? How many buttons, how many of them can you unbutton, and what sleeve length would be ideal for you? All these are subtleties that come with experience. And don't be afraid to make mistakes!