Laundry symbols are pictograms found on clothing labels that provide instructions on how to care for the garment. They are standardized symbols that are recognized internationally, making it easier for people to care for their clothes, regardless of where they were purchased. Here is a brief explanation of some common laundry symbols:
- Washtub symbol: This symbol depicts the silhouette of a washtub filled with water. The number inside the tub indicates the maximum temperature at which the garment can be washed, while the lines underneath the tub indicate the recommended agitation during washing.
- Iron symbol: This symbol is a picture of an iron and is used to indicate the recommended temperature for ironing the garment.
- Dry symbol: This symbol is a square with a circle in the middle and lines to one side. It indicates how the garment should be dried, with the lines pointing to the preferred method (air-drying, tumble-drying, etc.).
- Bleaching symbol: This symbol is a triangle with a circle inside and is used to indicate whether a garment can be safely bleached. A triangle with a cross inside means that the garment should not be bleached, while a triangle with a dot inside means that only non-chlorine bleach should be used.
- Dry-clean symbol: This symbol is an illustration of a solvent tank with a circle and an X inside. The circle indicates that the garment should be dry-cleaned, while the X indicates that dry-cleaning is not recommended.
It is important to follow the care instructions provided on the clothing label in order to maintain the appearance and quality of the garment.
