Laundry Care Guide

Tumble Dry High Heat Symbol Guide

Drying

Symbol: Tumble Dry High

The tumble dry high symbol is a square with a circle inside and two dots in the center of the circle. The two dots represent high heat. This indicates that the garment is durable enough to withstand tumble drying at a high temperature setting without risk of damage.

Recommended Action

Select the high heat or regular setting on your tumble dryer. This setting works best for heavy cotton items like towels, bed sheets, and denim. High heat drying is effective at killing bacteria and dust mites, making it a good choice for bedding and heavily soiled workwear.

What to Avoid

  • Do not use high heat on synthetic or blended fabrics unless the label permits it
  • Avoid drying items with rubber, elastic, or heat-sensitive trims on high heat
  • Do not tumble dry high heat items together with delicate fabrics
  • Avoid leaving items sitting in a hot dryer after the cycle completes

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