for my sensitive items I use the sensitive care/gentle cycle

Try: Siehe Wörterbuch: Schonend waschen . . .

@ Daddy: So I'd treat my laundry with respect, break it gently to my silk shirts or act with consideration towards my cashmere jumper???

@ Gibson, #3: Not only that! - You should treat it according to brand:

1.: German brands, like 'Jil Sander' [Schon-Schonwaschgang: 30° or 'Cold']
2.: European brands, like 'Prada' (who the devil is this?!?) [Schonwaschgang: 30°]
3.: International brands, like 'Made in Taiwan' [you choose what they {try to} say] . . .

Got me ? . . . ;-)))

BTW, wool does not only mat/felt by high temperature but by an excessive amount of washing-powder! - Beware!!! . . .

Danke! :)

For the record.