01 / HOW TO IDENTIFY IT
Match the shape, not just the words.
Look for the hand-iron silhouette. Dots set temperature levels; a crossed iron forbids hot ironing. Some current marks add an explicit steam restriction.
Two dots signal a moderate maximum soleplate temperature of 160°C under the ISO 2023 descriptions, not the older 150°C sometimes shown on outdated graphics.
02 / WHAT TO DO
The practical decision.
A press cloth can reduce shine on sensitive surfaces. Avoid setting the iron purely by a fabric label such as “wool” because blends, finishes and linings may alter safe handling.
A hotter iron can scorch, glaze, melt or mark fibres and finishes.
03 / WHAT PEOPLE CONFUSE
One small detail changes the meaning.
One dot allows less heat; three dots allow more. The garment’s particular mark is the deciding reference.
04 / AFTER YOU IDENTIFY IT
Check the rest of the tag.
The washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional-care instructions work together. This page interprets one symbol only; a blank or unreadable mark does not grant permission for any other treatment.
Never replace the maker’s written instructions with a guess based only on material composition or appearance. Read the complete care-label method.