Real Manly / Original practical worksheetCare-Label
Care-Label
Field Card
One sweater. One label. One defensible cleaning plan.
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1
Record what the label actually says
Read both fiber content and the full wash, dry, heat and warning lines. Copy uncertain words; do not guess symbols.
2
What needs care today?
Inspect garment and problem before choosing a process.
Stain Odor / airing General soil Damaged seam / trim
3
Select only the permitted route
Machine Hand Professional Unclear — stop
Allowed temperature / cycle / cleaner______________________________________
Explicit warnings or exclusions______________________________________
4
Plan drying before washing
Flat / suitable towel Approved other method No safe space yet
Where will it dry, without heat or stretching that conflicts with the label?_________________________________________________________________________
5
Name the stop condition
Missing tag, conflicting instructions, fragile finish, unstable dye or damage? Consult a qualified professional rather than improvise.
My reason to pause or hand off_________________________________________________________________________