Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "A laundry symbol, also called a care symbol, is a pictogram which represents a method of washing, for example drying, dry-cleaning and ironing clothing. Such symbols are written on labels, known as care labels or care tags, attached to clothing to indicate how a particular item should best be cleaned. Standard symbols for these care labels differ by region. In some standards, pictograms coexist with or are complemented by written instructions.Treatment indicated by the symbols is \"the maximum permitted treatment\" and is not required or recommended. GINETEX states that \"milder forms of treatment and lower temperatures than those indicated on the label are always permitted.\" For example, if a symbol indicates washing in hot water and tumble drying, washing in cold water and drying on a clothes line are also acceptable.The Canadian system was formerly the most colorful one, using three colours: green for \"go ahead\", yellow for \"be careful\", and red for \"stop\". This system has been abandoned with the decision to move to a common North American scheme."@en }
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- Laundry_symbol abstract "A laundry symbol, also called a care symbol, is a pictogram which represents a method of washing, for example drying, dry-cleaning and ironing clothing. Such symbols are written on labels, known as care labels or care tags, attached to clothing to indicate how a particular item should best be cleaned. Standard symbols for these care labels differ by region. In some standards, pictograms coexist with or are complemented by written instructions.Treatment indicated by the symbols is \"the maximum permitted treatment\" and is not required or recommended. GINETEX states that \"milder forms of treatment and lower temperatures than those indicated on the label are always permitted.\" For example, if a symbol indicates washing in hot water and tumble drying, washing in cold water and drying on a clothes line are also acceptable.The Canadian system was formerly the most colorful one, using three colours: green for \"go ahead\", yellow for \"be careful\", and red for \"stop\". This system has been abandoned with the decision to move to a common North American scheme.".