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Do you know the meaning of these 5 clothing care symbols
- •The tub-shaped symbol indicates how a garment should be washed and specifies the maximum recommended washing temperature.
- •A triangle symbol on the care label indicates whether bleach can be used and specifies any related restrictions.
- •The square symbol dictates how a garment should be dried, whether through tumble-drying or natural drying methods.
- •The iron-shaped symbol guides you on whether the garment can be ironed and dictates the appropriate temperature levels.
- •A circle on the label provides instructions for professional dry cleaning or specialized cleaning methods.
Key Questions Answered
The tub symbol specifies how a garment should be washed. Numbers like 30, 40, or 60 indicate the maximum recommended washing temperature in degrees Celsius to prevent damage from hot water, while a hand sign inside the tub means the clothing must be hand-washed rather than put through a regular machine cycle.
A triangle symbol dictates whether bleach is permitted on the garment. An empty triangle means bleaching is allowed, two diagonal lines restrict use to non-chlorine bleach only, and a crossed-out triangle prohibits bleaching entirely.
The square symbol dictates drying methods, where a circle inside means tumble-drying is allowed, with dots specifying the recommended heat level. Similarly, the iron-shaped symbol indicates if ironing is permitted, using dots to denote specific low, medium, or high temperature levels while a crossed-out iron forbids ironing altogether.
