Understanding Washing Symbols: A Complete Guide
Learn what washing symbols mean for proper fabric care and how to extend the life of your garments.
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Washing symbols guide you on proper care for fabrics. A bucket with water indicates normal machine wash, while lines underneath restrict agitation. A triangle refers to bleaching: an ‘X’ means no bleach. Circles relate to dry cleaning; an ‘X’ means don’t dry clean. Squares with circles signify drying with dots showing heat level—one dot for low, three for high. A hand in a bucket suggests hand washing. Use these symbols to preserve garment quality and extend their lifespan.
FAQs & Answers
- What do the washing symbols on clothing labels mean? Washing symbols indicate the appropriate care instructions for fabrics, including washing method, temperature, drying, and whether to use bleach or dry clean.
- How can I interpret the washing symbols on my laundry? Look for specific symbols: a bucket of water for machine washing, lines for agitation restrictions, a triangle for bleach instructions, and circles for dry cleaning guidelines.
- What does a circle with an 'X' under it mean? A circle with an 'X' means that the item should not be dry cleaned.
- What does the dot system in drying symbols represent? The dot system indicates heat level for drying: one dot for low heat and three dots for high heat.