Product Care

    Laundry Symbols

    Max. 30° C - Laundry Symbol Max. 30° C Permanent press, max. 30° C - Laundry Symbol Permanent press, max. 30° C
    Max. 40° C - Laundry Symbol Max. 40° C Permanent press, max. 40° C - Laundry Symbol Permanent press, max. 40° C
    Warm wash, max. 60° C - Laundry Symbol Warm wash, max. 60° C Permanent press, max. 60° C - Laundry Symbol Permanent press, max. 60° C
    Hot wash, max 95° C - Laundry Symbol Hot wash, max 95° C Handwash - Laundry Symbol Handwash
    Do not bleach - Laundry Symbol Do not bleach
    Do not iron - Laundry Symbol Do not iron Iron at low temperature, max. 110° C - Laundry Symbol Iron at low temperature, max. 110° C
    Iron at moderate temperature, max. 150° C - Laundry Symbol Iron at moderate temperature, max. 150° C Iron at high temperature, max. 200° C - Laundry Symbol Iron at high temperature, max. 200° C
    Normal dry cleaning - Laundry Symbol Normal dry cleaning Gentle dry cleaning - Laundry Symbol Gentle dry cleaning
    Do not dry-clean - Laundry Symbol Do not dry-clean Do not tumble-dry - Laundry Symbol Do not tumble-dry
    Tumble-dry - initial temperature max. 60° C - Laundry Symbol Tumble-dry - initial temperature max. 60° C Tumble-dry - initial temperature max. 80° C - Laundry Symbol Tumble-dry - initial temperature max. 80° C
    Hang to dry - Laundry Symbol Hang to dry Lay flat to dry - Laundry Symbol Lay flat to dry

    Industrial washing and care categories

    To ensure optimum industrial laundering of MASCOT's products we recommend industrial launderies use the following washing processes for the respective categories of products. The categories can be viewed on every product in the pricelist. To obtain the best result, we recommend a test of the washing and drying processes for all products but particularly for products in categories B and C.

    A0

    Description Industrial washing process for workwear.
    Pro Label Yes - if handled according to these care instructions.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 15797 - 6 covering industrial wash. Wash together with similar colours.
    Wash temperature Max 85ºC.
    Wash chemistry Normal industrial wash program. Do not use softener.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Tumble dry (ISO 15797 A): Max outlet / exhaust temp 90ºC, use cool down. Cycle time: balanced to meet residual moisture content of +3%. Tunnel dry: (ISO 15797 B) Max incoming air temp 155/160ºC.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    A1

    Description Industrial washing process for workwear.
    Pro Label Yes - if handled according to these care instructions.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 15797 - 8 covering industrial wash. Wash together with similar colours.
    Wash temperature Max 75ºC.
    Wash chemistry Normal industrial wash program. Avoid use of bleaching agents on coloured textiles. Avoid use of softeners.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Tumble dry (ISO 15797 A): Max outlet / exhaust temp 90ºC, use cool down. Cycle time: balanced to meet residual moisture content of +3%. Tunnel dry: (ISO 15797 B): Max incoming air temp 155/160ºC.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    A2

    Description Industrial washing process for safety workwear and two-tone workwear.
    Pro Label Yes - if handled according to these care instructions.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 15797 - 8 covering industrial wash. Wash separately.
    Wash temperature Max 75ºC.
    Wash chemistry Refer to info on reflective garments below.
    Reflective garments pH: Max pH 10, max alkalinity 650 mg/l. Do not use: Alkali boosters, optical brighteners, bleaching agents, detergents that contain free sodium or potassium hydroxide, solvenated surfectants. Avoid use of softeners. Max 20 min. in main wash bath.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Tumble dry (ISO 15797 A): Max outlet / exhaust temp 90ºC, use cool down. Cycle time: balanced to meet residual moisture content of +3%. Tunnel dry: (ISO 15797 B): Max incoming air temp 155/160ºC.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    A3

    Description Industrial washing process for workwear.
    Pro Label Yes - if handled according to these care instructions.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 15797 - 2 covering industrial wash. Wash together with similar colours.
    Wash temperature Max 75ºC.
    Wash chemistry Normal industrial wash program. Do not use softener.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Tumble dry (ISO 15797 A): Max outlet / exhaust temp 90ºC, use cool down. Cycle time: balanced to meet residual moisture content of +3%. Tunnel dry: (ISO 15797 B) Max incoming air temp 155/160ºC.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    B1

    Description Domestic process/Industrial washing process
    Pro Label No.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 6330. Wash together with similar textiles/colours.
    Wash temperature Machine wash max 60ºC.
    Wash chemistry Comply to chemical suppliers recommendations for specific textile categories. Avoid use of bleaching agents on coloured textiles. Avoid use of softeners.
    Reflective garments pH: Max pH 10, max alkalinity 650 mg/l. Do not use: Alkali boosters, optical brighteners, bleaching agents, detergents that contain free sodium or potassium hydroxide, solvenated surfectants. Avoid use of softeners. Max 20 min. in main wash bath.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Tumble dry: Max outlet / exhaust temp 80ºC, use cool down.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    B2

    Description Domestic process.
    Pro Label No.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 6330. Wash together with similar textiles/colours.
    Wash temperature Machine wash max 60ºC.
    Wash chemistry Comply to chemical suppliers recommendations for specific textile categories. Avoid use of bleaching agents on coloured textiles. Avoid use of softeners.
    Reflective garments pH: Max pH 10, max alkalinity 650 mg/l. Do not use: Alkali boosters, optical brighteners, bleaching agents, detergents that contain free sodium or potassium hydroxide, solvenated surfectants. Avoid use of softeners. Max 20 min. in main wash bath.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Tumble dry: Max outlet / exhaust temp 60ºC, use cool down.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    B3

    Description Domestic process.
    Pro Label No.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 6330. Wash together with similar textiles/colours.
    Wash temperature Machine wash max 60ºC.
    Wash chemistry Comply to chemical suppliers recommendations for specific textile categories. Avoid use of bleaching agents on coloured textiles. Avoid use of softeners.
    Reflective garments pH: Max pH 10, max alkalinity 650 mg/l. Do not use: Alkali boosters, optical brighteners, bleaching agents, detergents that contain free sodium or potassium hydroxide, solvenated surfectants. Avoid use of softeners. Max 20 min. in main wash bath.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Hang dry.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    C1

    Description Domestic process.
    Pro Label No.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 6330. Wash together with similar textiles/colours.
    Wash temperature Machine wash max 40ºC.
    Wash chemistry Comply to chemical suppliers recommendations for specific textile categories. Avoid use of bleaching agents on coloured textiles. Avoid use of softeners.
    Reflective garments pH: Max pH 10, max alkalinity 650 mg/l. Do not use: Alkali boosters, optical brighteners, bleaching agents, detergents that contain free sodium or potassium hydroxide, solvenated surfectants. Avoid use of softeners. Max 20 min. in main wash bath.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Tumble dry: Max outlet / exhaust temp 60ºC, use cool down.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    C2

    Description Domestic process.
    Pro Label No.
    Wash process Wash according to ISO 6330. Wash together with similar textiles/colours.
    Wash temperature Wash gently < 40ºC.
    Wash chemistry Comply to chemical suppliers recommendations for specific textile categories. Avoid use of bleaching agents on coloured textiles. Avoid use of softeners.
    Reflective garments pH: Max pH 10, max alkalinity 650 mg/l. Do not use: Alkali boosters, optical brighteners, bleaching agents, detergents that contain free sodium or potassium hydroxide, solvenated surfectants. Avoid use of softeners. Max 20 min. in main wash bath.
    Disinfection Clarify between local legislation and chemical supplier.
    Drying process Hang dry.
    Zippers Close any zippers before washing.

    Safety footwear

    Extend your safety footwear’s life span. Use care products and impregnation spray before you use the footwear for the first time to protect against moisture and dirt.