Bought a beautiful dress and brought it home, the biggest fear is washing it wrong and causing it to shrink, fade, or even deform! To properly care for your clothes, besides knowing basic laundry knowledge, the most important thing is...Understanding the "International Laundry Label" on Clothes.
If the garment label does not clearly indicate this, it is best to hand wash it separately in cold water, or hand it over directly.Sunshine LaundryProfessional handling. International laundry labels are actually a unified standard, mainly divided into five categories. Today, Sunshine Laundry will teach you how to decipher these "codes," so you can wash your clothes without any problems from now on!
💧 1. Washing – “Laundry basin” symbol
The washbasin indicates the washing water level; reading it carefully can help avoid damaging your clothes.
- Clean laundry basinThis indicates that it can be washed normally.
- Washbasin + Number: indicates machine washable, the number representsmaximum water temperatureLimitations (e.g., 30, 40).
- Laundry basin + one hand: indicates that it is necessaryHand washDo not put it in the washing machine.
- Laundry basin + cross:expressDo not wash with water(These types of garments usually require dry cleaning).
🌬️ 2. Drying – "Square" symbol
The way clothes are dried after washing is quite particular; the square shape represents the drying method.
- Square + CircleThis indicates that a dryer can be used to dry the clothes.
- Square + Circle + Dots: indicates that it can be machine dried. The more dots, the higher the temperature it can withstand (one dot is low temperature, two dots are medium temperature).
- Square + Horizontal Line: indicates that shouldLay flat to dry(Suitable for easily deformed clothing such as sweaters).
- Square + Three straight linesThis indicates that the product should be drip-dried or hung to dry.
- Square + Top Half-Moon LineThis indicates that it should be hung to dry.
🧴 3. Bleaching – "triangle" symbol
Want your shirt to look whiter? Be sure to check the triangle before using bleach:
- hollow triangleThis indicates that any bleach can be used.
- Triangle + two diagonal lines: indicates that only one can be usedNon-chlorinated(Oxygen-based) bleaching agent.
- Triangle + "Cl"This indicates that chlorine-containing bleach can be used.
- Triangle + Intersection:expressAbsolutely notBleaching is necessary; otherwise, the fabric will fade severely or be damaged.
♨️ 4. Ironing – Iron symbol
If you want to straighten a shirt, pay attention to the temperature limit before ironing:
- Hollow ironThis indicates that it can be ironed.
- Iron + PointsThe number of dots represents the upper limit of the temperature. One dot is low temperature (about 110°C), two dots are medium temperature (about 150°C), and three dots are high temperature (about 200°C).
- Iron + Cross:expressDo not iron.
👔 5. Dry cleaning – "circular" symbol
The circular logo is usually a code for professional laundromats:
- Hollow circleThis indicates that the item can be sent to a professional dry cleaner.
- Circle + letter (e.g., P, F, A)This indicates that a specific chemical solvent is required for dry cleaning.
- The bottom of the circle has a short horizontal line.This indicates that the rotation speed, humidity, and heat should be reduced during dry cleaning (gentle dry cleaning).
- Circle + IntersectionThis indicates that it cannot be dry cleaned.
💡 Think it's too complicated after reading this? Just leave it to Sunshine Laundry!
These laundry labels are important guidelines for ensuring your clothes stay clean, durable, and in good condition. However, busy city dwellers may not have the time to carefully research the washing instructions for each garment.
Sunshine LaundryOur professional team is intimately familiar with all international laundry labels! When you entrust your garments to us, we carefully refer to the information on the label and treat each garment with the most appropriate water temperature, washing method, and care techniques to completely avoid problems such as damage or shrinkage. We will also provide customers with professional washing and care advice based on the condition of the garments.
Want peace of mind when washing your clothes? Entrust your beloved garments to Sunshine Laundry now and experience our professional and attentive service! ✨
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