CARE LABEL RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDED CARE FOR APPAREL PRODUCTS
Fiber content, fabric construction, color, product construction, finish applications and end use are all considered when determining recommended care. Following are recommended care instructions for Nordstrom Products, however; the product must be tested to confirm that the care label is suitable.
GARMENT/ CONSTRUCTION/
- FIBER CONTENT
- FABRICATION
- CARE LABEL
- Care ABREVIATION
EMBELLISHMENTS
Knits and Sweaters
- Acetate/Acetate Blends
- Knits / Sweaters
Sweater
K & S K & S
- Dry Clean Only
- DCO
Acrylic
Acrylic
Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Cool Iron If Needed
MWC GC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP CIIN
Gentle Or Open Construction, Chenille
Or Loosely Knit
- K & S
- Turn Garment Inside Out
Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry Cool Iron If Needed
TGIO MWC GC WLC ONCBIN R LFTD CIIN
Acrylic / Rayon Blends
Acrylic / Wool Blends
Sweaters / Gentle Or Open
Construction, Chenille Or Loosely Knit
K & S K & S
Professionally Dry Clean Short Cycle, No Steam
PDC SC NS
- Sweaters with Embelishments
- Hand Wash Cold, Separately
Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed, No Wring Or Twist Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry
- Cool Iron If Needed
- HWC S ONCBIN NWOT R LFTD CIIN DNID
Do Not Iron Decoration
- Acrylic / Wool Blends
- Sweaters
- K & S
K & S
Hand Wash Cold, Separately Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Roll In Towel To Remove Excess Moisture Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry
HWC S ONCBIN RITTREM R LFTD CIIN
MWC GC WLC ONCBIN HTD CIIN
Cool Iron If Needed
- Azlon, Azlon from Soybean
- Knits
- Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Hang To Dry Cool Iron if Needed
- Cotton / Polyester/ Spandex
- Knit Swim Wear
- K & S
- Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Line Dry, Do Not Iron Rinse Thoroughly After Use In Chlorinated Pools
MWC GC WLC ONCBIN LD DNI RTAUICP
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GARMENT/ CONSTRUCTION/
EMBELLISHMENTS
- FIBER CONTENT
- FABRICATION
- CARE LABEL
- Care ABREVIATION
- Cotton And Blends
- Fine Knit Jacquard
- K & S
- Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed
- Hang To Dry
- MWC GC WLC ONCBIN HTD WIIN
Warm Iron if Needed
- Cotton And Blends
- Fine Gauge Knit/ Sweaters, Pigment
Dyed/Printed
- K & S
- Machine Wash Cold, Separately
Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low
- Warm Iron If Needed
- MWC S ONCBIN TDL WIIN
MWW WLC ONCBIN TDL
Cotton And Blends Cotton And Blends
- Hosiery
- K & S
K & S
Machine Wash Warm With Like Colors Ony Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low
- Fine Gauge Knit/ Sweaters
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Warm Iron If Needed
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP WIIN
TGIO MWC GC WLC ONCBIN TDL WIIN DNID
MWW WLC ONCBIN TDL WIIN
- Cotton And Blends
- Screen Print
- K & S
- Turn Garment Inside Out
Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low Warm Iron if Needed Do Not Iron Decoration
- Cotton And Blends
- Fine Gauge Knit, Included Fine Gauge
Socks, Underwear, Under Shirts,
K & S K &S K & S
Machine Wash Warm With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low Warm Iron If Needed
Cotton, Cotton Blends With
Spandex /Nylon
- Knits / Sweaters
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Cool Iron If Needed
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP CIIN
Cotton,Cotton Blends, Ramie,
Ramie Blends
Sweaters, Heavy Gauge with embelishment
Hand Wash Cold, Separately Only Non-Chlorine If Needed Roll In Towel To Remove Excess Moisture Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry
HWC S ONCBIN RITTREM R LFTD CIIN
Cool Iron If Needed
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GARMENT/ CONSTRUCTION/
EMBELLISHMENTS
- FIBER CONTENT
- FABRICATION
- CARE LABEL
Turn Garment Inside Out Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle With Like Colors
Care ABREVIATION
Cotton,Cotton Blends, Ramie,
Ramie Blends
- Sweaters, Heavy Gauge
- K & S
Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry Warm Iron If Needed
TGIO MWC GC WLC ONCBIN R LFTD WIIN
Cotton/Rayon Polyester/
Spandex Blends
- Stretch Knits Velvet/Velour
- K & S
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low , Remove Promptly Warm Iron Wrong Side Out If Needed
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP WIWSOIN
- DCO
- Linen
Linen
- Knits/ Sweaters
- K & S
K & S
Dry Clean Only
Knits / Sweaters
Washable
Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Warm Iron If Needed
MWC GC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP WIIN MWC GC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP CIIN
Lyocell, Tencel® Lyocell,
Seacell® Lyocell
- Knits
- K & S
K & S
Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Cool Iron If Needed
- Modal, Modal Blends
- Knits with Embelishments
- Hand Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Roll In Towel To Remove Excess Moisture Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry Cool Iron If Needed
HWC WLC ONCBIN RITTREM R LFTD CIIN
Modal, Modal Blends
Modal, Modal Blends
- Knits
- K & S
K & S
Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle With like colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry Cool Iron If Needed Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Cool Iron if needed
MWC GC WLC ONCBIN R LFTD CIIN MWC GC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP CIIN
Mesh Knit
- Hosiery
- Nylon
- K & S
K &S
Hand Wash Cold With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Hang To Dry
HWC WLC ONCBIN HTD HWC WLC DNB HTD DNI
- Nylon, Nylon Spandex bleands
- Bras, Cami with Molded cup bras,
Lingerie with fancy lace embellishments
Hand Wash Cold With Like Colors Do Not Bleach Hang To Dry Do Not Iron
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CARE LABEL RECOMMENDATIONS
GARMENT/ CONSTRUCTION/
EMBELLISHMENTS
- FIBER CONTENT
- FABRICATION
- CARE LABEL
- Care ABREVIATION
- Nylon, Sorbtek® Nylon
- Knits, wicking properties
- K & S
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low , Do not Iron Do not Use Fabric Softeners or Dryer Sheets, Do not Dry Clean
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL DNI DNUFSODS
DNDC
- Polyester, Polyester Blends
- Knit
- K & S
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Warm Iron If Needed
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP WIIN
- Polyester, Polyester Blends
- Knit
- K & S
- Machine Wash Warm
- (kids sleepwear)
- With Like Colors
Ony Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low Cool Iron If Needed
MWW WLC ONCBIN TDL CIIN TRFRUDO
DNUS
To Retain Flame Resistance Use Detergent Only Do Not Use Soap
Rayon, Rayon Blends
Rayon, Rayon Blends
Gentle Or Open Construction, Chenille
Or Loosely Knit
K & S K &S
Hand Wash Cold With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine If Needed Roll In Towel To Remove Excess Moisture Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry Cool Iron If Needed
HWC WLC ONCBIN RITTREM R LFTD CIIN
- Knit / Sweater
- Professionally Dry Clean, Short Cycle, No Steam
PDC SC NS
- PDC NS
- Silk, Silk Blends
Wool
Knits / Sweaters Knits / Sweaters
Washable
K & S K & S
Professionally Dry Clean, No Steam Machine Wash Cold Mild Detergent Do Not Bleach
MWC MD DNB R LFTD WIIN ODC
DCO
Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry Warm Iron If Needed Or Dry Clean
Wool/Cashmere
Wool/Cashmere
- Knits/Sweaters
- K & S
K&S
Dry Clean Only
- Sweaters Washable
- Hand Wash Cold, Separately
Mild Detergent
- Do Not Bleach
- HWC S MD DNB R LFTD CIIN
Reshape, Lay Flat To Dry Cool Iron If Needed
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CARE LABEL RECOMMENDATIONS
GARMENT/ CONSTRUCTION/
EMBELLISHMENTS
- FIBER CONTENT
- FABRICATION
- CARE LABEL
- Care ABREVIATION
Leather & Suede
- Leather/Suede
- Coats, Jackets, Vests, Pants, Skirts
Sweaters, With Leather/Suede
LL
Professionally Leather Clean
PLC
PLC
Leather / Suede / Wool Knits,
Wool Knit Blends
Professionally Leather Clean
Wovens
AcetateTriacetate Acetate Blends Triacetate Blends
Silk
Structured Suiting, Jackets, Dresses,
Pants, Blouses, Linings
- W
- Dry Clean Only
Wool
DCO
Wool Blends, Polyester/Wool/
Spandex Blends Rayon
Viscose Modal
- Cotton
- Nano/stain release Treated fabrics
- W
- Machine Wash Warm
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Medium, Remove Promptly Warm Iron If Needed
MWW WLC ONCBIN TDM RP WIIN
DNUFSODS DNDC
Do Not Use Fabric Softeners Or Dryer Sheets Do Not Dry Clean
- Cotton
- Velour /Terry Robes
- W
W
Machine Wash Cold With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Warm Iron If Needed Do Not Use Fabric Softeners or Dryer Sheets Professionally Dry Clean, No Steam
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP WIIN DNUFSODS
Cotton Rayon Silk Acetate
Rayon Blends
Crushed Velvet Velvet, Velour
PDC NS
- Cotton Rayon Silk
- W
W
Professionally Dry Clean, Steam Only, Do Not Press
PDC SO DNP
- Cotton/Cotton Blends
- Over Dyed Denim, Pigment Dyed,
Pigmented Printed
Madras
Machine Wash Cold Separately Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low
MWC S ONCBIN TDL WIIN
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP WIWSOIN MWW WLC ONCBIN TDL RP WIIN
Warm Iron If Needed
- Cotton/Cotton Blends
- Corduroy
- W
W
Machine Wash Cold With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Warm Iron Wrong Side Out If Needed
- Cotton/Cotton Blends
- Wrinkle Resistant
- Machine Wash Warm
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Warm Iron If Needed
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CARE LABEL RECOMMENDATIONS
GARMENT/ CONSTRUCTION/
EMBELLISHMENTS
Washed Denim
- FIBER CONTENT
- FABRICATION
- CARE LABEL
- Care ABREVIATION
- Cotton/Cotton Blends
- W
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL WIIN
Warm Iron If Needed
Cotton/Cotton Blends
Cotton/Polyester/Spandex Cotton/Polyester/Spandex
Denim
(to minimize abrasion)
WWW
Turn Garment Inside Out Machine Wash Cold With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low Warm Iron If Needed Machine Wash Cold With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Hang To Dry
TGIO MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL WIIN MWC WLC ONCBIN HTD WIIN ODC
Shirting’s
Warm Iron If Needed Or Dry Clean Machine Wash Cold With Like Colors
Stretch Woven’s
Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low Warm Iron If Needed
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL WIIN MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL WIIN
CottonCotton/Poly Blends CottonCotton/Poly Blends
- Flannel
- W
W
Machine Wash Cold With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low Warm Iron If Needed
- Shirting’s (Men)
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL IIN Or Commercially
Launder Ph Control Sour 6.5-7.0
Iron If Needed Or Commercially Launder Ph Control Sour 6.5-7.0
- CottonCotton/Poly Blends
- Dress Shirts
- W
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Hang To Dry Warm Iron If Needed Or Dry Clean
MWC WLC ONCBIN HTD WIIN ODC
- DCO
- Linen
- Suiting
Woven
WW
Dry Clean Only
- Linen Hemp
- Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle
- With Like Colors
- Linen/Cotton Linen/Rayon
Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Hang To Dry Warm Iron If Needed
MWC GC WLC ONCBIN HTD WIIN MWC GC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP CIIN
- Lyocell, Tencel® Lyocell
- Woven
- W
- Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Cool Iron If Needed
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GARMENT/ CONSTRUCTION/
EMBELLISHMENTS
Microfiber
- FIBER CONTENT
- FABRICATION
- CARE LABEL
- Care ABREVIATION
- Nylon Polyester
- W
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low
MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP CIIN
Remove Promptly Cool Iron If Neeeded
Nylon Polyester
Cotton
- Outerwear With Down Filling
- W
W
Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle Mild Detergent Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low
MWC GC MD ONCBIN TDL DWTBTF MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP CIIN MWC WLC ONCBIN TDL RP CIIN HWC S ONCBIN DITPWDTKWA DNI
Dry With Tennis Balls To Fluff
Nylon, Polyester, Cotton
Polyester,Poly Blends
Rayon
- Outerwear
- Machine Wash Cold
With Like Colors Only non-chlorine Bleach If Needed, Tumble Dry Low, Remove Promptly Cool Iron If Needed
- Woven
- W
W
Machine Wash Cold With Like Colors Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low , Remove Promptly Cool Iron If Needed
Crinkle Fabrics, Tops, Scarves and wraps
Hand Wash Cold, Separately Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Dry in Twisted Position While Damp to Keep Wrinkle Affect, Do Not Iron
Rayon
Rayon
Crinkle Fabrics, Dresses
Men's Sleepwear
WW
Professionally Dry Clean, Tumble Dry Cold, No Steam, Do Not Press Machine Wash Warm With Like Colors
PDC TDC NS DNP
Only Non-Chlorine Bleach If Needed Tumble Dry Low
MWW WLC ONCBIN TDL CIIN
Cool Iron If Needed
- Rayon, Rayon Blends
- With Embellishments
Lingerie
WW
Professionally Dry Clean Short Cycle
- In a Net Bag
- PDC SC IANB BTD PLIN NS
HWC S ONCBIN HTD PWWIWD ODC HWC S DNB HTD PWWIWD DNDC
Block to Dry Press Lightly If Needed, No Steam Hand Wash Cold, Separately Only non-chlorine Bleach If Needed Hang To Dry
Silk
Press with Warm Iron While Damp Or Dry Clean
- Silk
- Pigment Dyed/Printed
Washable
- W
- Hand Wash Cold, Separately
Do Not Bleach Hang To Dry Press With Warm Iron While Damp Do Not Dry Clean
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CARE LABEL RECOMMENDATIONS
GARMENT/ CONSTRUCTION/
EMBELLISHMENTS
- FIBER CONTENT
- FABRICATION
- CARE LABEL
Professionally Dry Clean
Care ABREVIATION
- Silk, Silk Blends
- With embellishments
- W
Short Cycle
- In a Net Bag
- PDC SC IANB BTD PLIN NS
Block to Dry Press Lightly If Needed, No Steam Professionally Dry Clean Short Cycle
- Wool , Wool Blends
- With embellishments
- W
- In a Net Bag
- PDC SC IANB BTD PLIN NS
Block to Dry Press Lightly If Needed, No Steam
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