Wash guide
To prevent your clothes from being damaged during washing, we recommend always following the washing instructions on the clothing label. To clarify the meaning of the symbols, here is an explanation of each one of them. If you have purchased clothes from Zizzi and see any washing symbols that are not described here, please feel free to contact us.
Natural materials
If you have clothes made from natural materials such as silk or wool, you need to be aware that it’s recommended to use detergents that are intended for these types of materials.
For natural materials, also be aware that these cannot be dyed in the same way and as effectively as synthetic materials. There can therefore be a natural loss in the intensity of the colours after use and washing. The colour loss will occur in a gradual process - following the use of the clothes and in relation to how often the clothes are washed. In other words, you will not experience a sudden, sharp loss of colour.
Viscose should be treated as a natural material.
Beads, sequins, embroidery etc.
If the clothes can be washed in a washing machine, we recommend using a washing bag. This will protect the clothes and the details they have. Be aware that these details are often handmade and therefore delicate.
Washing symbols
Normal machine wash
The drum in the machine can be filled normally. It’s recommended that you make sure there is a gap big enough to fit a hand between the dry clothes and the edge of the drum. Always follow the supplier's instructions for temperature.
Gentle machine wash/gentle wool wash
Fill the drum half-way with similar products that need to be washed in a gentle wash.
Extra gentle machine wash / Gentle wool wash
Only fill the drum a third of the way full. If necessary, use a washing bag or use a wool/silk program if the item is made of these materials. Remember to select an extra gentle spin.
Handwash
Max. temp. is 40 degrees – you must be able to have your hand in the water. Be careful when you wash and wring the water out of the clothes. The clothes are likely delicate or have details that can easily break as a result of heavy handling.
Do not wash
Symbols for bleaching
Bleaching allowed
Be aware that any form of bleaching is harsh on clothing and will weaken the fibres, which will become damaged over time. You should only use bleach when it’s absolutely necessary.
Can only be bleached with non-chlorine bleach
Do not bleach
Dry-cleaning symbols
Dry clean, hydrocarbon solvent only
Gentle cleaning with hydrocarbon solvents
Dry clean, PCE
Gentle cleaning with PCE
Do not dry-clean
Can be professionally wet-cleaned
Reduced temperature, gentle mechanical treatment and high water level
Can be washed with gentle professionally wet-cleaning
Can be washed with extra gentle professional wet-cleaning
Drying quilted clothing and down
After washing down and quilted clothes, it is important to dry the clothes with 2-3 tennis balls in a tumble dryer on low heat. The tennis balls ensure that the filling is evenly distributed during drying and does not clump together. However, it is important to note that the tumble dryer should not be so full that the tennis balls have no room to bounce around.
Drying symbols
Can be tumble dried on low heat
Can be tumble dried on normal heat
Do not tumble dry
Drip dry
Hang clothes on a hanger to hang free and dry
Dry flat
Lay clothes, for example, on a towel and let dry
Hang dry
Use a drying rack or similar
Dry in the shade
Ironing symbols
Can be ironed at low temperatures
Max. 110 degrees (level one on the iron) The clothes can most likely not withstand steam, so be aware of this. Also be aware that clothing cannot withstand high temperatures for a long time, and that at high temperatures there is therefore a risk of damaging the clothes.
Can be ironed at medium temperatures
Max. 150 degrees (level two on the iron) Be aware that clothing cannot withstand high temperatures for a long time, and that at high temperatures there is therefore a risk of damaging the clothes.
Can be ironed at high temperatures
Max. 200 degrees (level three on the iron) Be aware that no clothing can withstand high temperatures for a long time, and that at high temperatures there is therefore a risk of damaging the clothes.
Do not iron
