This standard specifies domestic washing and drying methods for fabrics, clothing and other textile articles. Ten different washing cycles, based on the use of a front-loading horizontal spindle drum type washing machine, are specified. The results obtained by following the washing modes are not necessarily comparable to those obtained by using a washing machine of another type. Each wash cycle represents a single household wash. This standard also specifies five drying modes: A. wire drying B. drip drying C. flat drying D. press drying E. drum drying A complete test includes a washing and drying cycle.