Clothing Care Symbols Explained
WASH
Temperature
COLD
WARM
HOT
Cycle
COLD
WARM
HOT
Bleach
BLEACH (IF NEEDED)
NON CHLORINE BLEACH
NO BLEACH
Special
HAND WASH
DO NOT WASH
DRY
Temperature
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
NO HEAT
ANY HEAT
Cycle
NORMAL
PERMANENT PRESS
DELICATE/ GENTLE
Dry Clean
DRY CLEAN
DO NOT DRY CLEAN
Special
DO NOT USE DRYER
HANG DRY
DRY FLAT
DO NOT WRING
IRON
Temperature
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Special
NO STEAM
DO NOT IRON
What Do All Those Laundry Symbols Mean?
Washing Symbols Explained
There’s no doubt everyone is a bit curious to know what those mysterious clothing care symbols are on every item of clothing you own. What do these laundry symbols really mean? Understanding laundry labels can be pretty daunting. You definitely want to make sure that you are giving the proper care your garments need, without making the dreaded mistakes of laundering your silk blouse on the wrong temperature, or tumble drying a wool sweater! That’s why we’ve decoded it all for you. With our laundry symbols guide, you can feel secure knowing your clothes are being washed in the optimal way. There’s no need to wait anxiously for the laundry to be done to unveil what might have been a big laundry no-no: just toss your clothing into the washing machine at the indicated setting and temperature and relax.
