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Bleaching
The triangle indicates whether the article may or may not be bleached.
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Any bleach allowed. The empty triangle is the symbol for chlorine and oxygen bleach. |
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Only oxygen bleach allowed. The triangle with two oblique lines indicates that oxygen bleach (contained in universal detergents) is permitted but not chlorine bleach. |
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Do not bleach. The triangle with a diagonal cross (St. Andrews Cross) indicates that bleaching is not allowed. Use only bleach-free detergent. |