Let’s talk about the symbols you see in the tags of your clothes!
Have you ever had a t-shirt that shrinks so small that it fits your daughter? Or have you ever had a white shirt that turns dull or becomes blue over time?
That says, laundry symbols on clothing labels are thereto help you maintain your clothes or linen productsproperly. It might be time to take a few seconds and lookat the care symbols!
A Guide to Laundry Care Symbols
Every circle, triangle, or square has a meaning, and we are here to help you understand what the symbols mean.
The Machine Wash Symbols
The washtub shape indicates the washing instructions for your clothing or linen. Washing machines are made more advanced now, such that garments that require being handwashed can be washed in the machine with the “delicate or gentle” cycle.
The Bleach Symbol
The bleach symbol may not appear on every clothing. However, if you see this triangular shape, it will help you on selecting the type of bleach.
Important Tips :
It is important to remember that wool, silk, and leather fabrics are not allowed to use bleach.
The Tumble Dry Symbol
Tumble drying is simply machine drying because clothes tumble in the dryer drum where airflow, along with heat, dries clothes quickly. Nowadays, washing machines will be equipped with the drying cycle and is often preferred for those living in apartments.
The Dry Symbol
The dry symbol indicates how you should dry your clothes naturally, e.g. on a drying rack. Excessive drying is one of the main causes to the damage in our clothes or garments.
The Iron Symbol
If you the iron symbol appears in your clothing label, it indicates the temperature setting and whether to use a dry iron or steam. An “x” through the steam coming from the iron means that you can use steam to the clothes.
The Dry Clean Symbol
The dry clean symbol indicates that a garment is best cleaned by a professional dry cleaner. It indicates that this clothing may need special treatment and you should avoid washing anything marked with this symbol in your washing machine as it may damage or destroy the fabrics.
