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Washing instructions and symbols for ironing interfacing and interlining. Each interfacing and interlining has characteristics. For example, at what temperature you iron or wash them. But also symbols like whether it can be tumble dried or should only be dry cleaned. You can find all these symbols in our legend. This legend is intended for when you are going to apply interfacing or choose which interlining you are going to use, make use of it!
Symbols for ironing on vilene and interlining
If you are going to apply interfacing or interlining, you sometimes see symbols on the edge of the vilene interfacing. And if they are not on the interfacing itself, then at least on the information sheet / instructions for use of each type. But what do those washing instructions and symbols mean, and what do you do with them when ironing fusible or coated interfacing or interlining?
The steps you take when you iron on vilene interfacing
- Look up the symbols (on the infosheet with every interfacing in our shop Beautyvof.nl)
- Check the legend to see what they mean
- And check if your fabric is suitable to iron on the temperature the interfacing needs
The above steps are for applying your iron-on or adhesive interfacing. You have already chosen which type you are going to use. That means you have already checked whether your fabric can handle, for example, a wool setting or 2 dots. Of course, you also check the washing instructions and symbols when choosing your interfacing. Still, it doesn’t hurt to check it again! And if you’re not sure, make a test piece and you’ll know right away
Washing instructions for vilene and interlining
Besides the ironing symbols, there are always washing instructions on the information sheet/instruction manual that comes with each type of interfacing or interlining. They are easy to understand, a wash tub with a 40 means wash at 40 degrees, simple, right?
Are your fabrics or interlinings not allowed in the washing machine? Then there is a wash tub with a cross through it. Usually, you can steam or dry clean them. You will see the P symbol on it, which stands for cleaning with white spirit, among other things. And there are even more symbols or washing instructions…
Read the legend for all used symbols. We have created a PDF so it is easy to print!
Washing instructions for vilene when choosing the right type
Why look at washing instructions symbols when choosing interfacing? For example: Imagine you are making a cotton blouse and you want to wash that blouse at 60 degrees. If you then choose an interfacing that is washable up to 30 degrees, you have a problem. Not immediately, but after the first wash you will see that your collar, cuff or other reinforced parts have shrunk. That’s a shame for your work!
The solution is to choose an interfacing or interlining that can also be washed in the washing machine at 60 degrees or higher, such as interfacing G700 cotton. This interfacing is specially made of and for cotton and it has a sustainable brother: B700. This one is also made of cotton and it is a 100% biodegradable interlining, including the adhesive coating on it!
And if you are not comfortable yet? Then make a test piece, throw it in the 60-degree wash and see how it comes out. It’s most convenient if you’ve written down the dimensions of your piece beforehand, then you can measure it exactly after the test piece has been washed and dried…
Legend of the infosheets – the symbols explained
Below you will find the legend of the info sheets: the instructions for use of interfacing and interlining. In addition to the washing instructions and the iron-on symbols, you will also find information about the thickness, volume, stretch, etc. of the chosen type of interfacing or interlining.