Which ironing symbol indicates that steam is not allowed but ironing is permitted?

• A. Iron with steam
• B. Dry iron
• C. Iron with no steam
• D. Do not iron

Answer: (C)

Reading ironing symbols is about whether steam is allowed and how hot to press. The symbol showing an iron shape with no steam lines means you can press, but you must not use steam—this is a dry ironing symbol. It signals heat can be applied, but moisture from steam is not allowed, which protects fabrics sensitive to moisture or heat. So you would iron without steam and follow the fabric’s heat guidance. In contrast, a symbol with steam indicates you can use steam, and a crossed-out iron means do not iron at all. A dry iron label is often used interchangeably in some charts, but the exact symbol here conveys dry ironing without steam.