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How to understand fabric care labels

They may appear confusing but care instructions are actually quite easy to understand. Each label should tell you what the fabric is made from, and include up to five symbols that let you know how to care for it. Here’s our quick guide to what the symbols mean.

1. Machine wash

2. Hand wash

3. Do not wash

Washing Type

1. Wash cold

2. Wash warm

3. Wash hot

Washing_2 Washing

Bleach label

1. Do not bleach

2. Use non-chlorine bleach

3. Bleaching allowed

Bleach Symbols Bleach

Drying Label

1. Tumble dry allowed

2. Do not tumble dry

3. Dry clean only

4. Do not dry clean

Drying Drying

Ironing Label

1. Iron cool

2. Iron medium

3. Iron hot

4. Do not iron

Ironing Ironing