{"id":3512,"date":"2023-11-13T17:35:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T09:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/?p=3512"},"modified":"2026-03-31T19:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:29:42","slug":"laundry-symbols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/laundry-symbols\/","title":{"rendered":"[Laundry Tips] Learn how to read laundry labels in 5 minutes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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...<strong>Understanding the &quot;International Laundry Label&quot; on Clothes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<strong>Sunshine Laundry<\/strong>Professional handling. International laundry labels are actually a unified standard, mainly divided into five categories. Today, Sunshine Laundry will teach you how to decipher these &quot;codes,&quot; so you can wash your clothes without any problems from now on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca7 1. Washing \u2013 \u201cLaundry basin\u201d symbol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The washbasin indicates the washing water level; reading it carefully can help avoid damaging your clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clean laundry basin<\/strong>This indicates that it can be washed normally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Washbasin + Number<\/strong>: indicates machine washable, the number represents<strong>maximum water temperature<\/strong>Limitations (e.g., 30, 40).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laundry basin + one hand<\/strong>: indicates that it is necessary<strong>Hand wash<\/strong>Do not put it in the washing machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laundry basin + cross<\/strong>:express<strong>Do not wash with water<\/strong>(These types of garments usually require dry cleaning).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"3558\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/laundry-symbols\/1-1-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"506,1197\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-1-433x1024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-1-433x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3558 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-1-433x1024.png 433w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-1-127x300.png 127w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-1-5x12.png 5w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-1-500x1183.png 500w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-1.jpg 506w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f 2. Drying \u2013 &quot;Square&quot; symbol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The way clothes are dried after washing is quite particular; the square shape represents the drying method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Square + Circle<\/strong>This indicates that a dryer can be used to dry the clothes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Square + Circle + Dots<\/strong>: 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).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Square + Horizontal Line<\/strong>: indicates that should<strong>Lay flat to dry<\/strong>(Suitable for easily deformed clothing such as sweaters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Square + Three straight lines<\/strong>This indicates that the product should be drip-dried or hung to dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Square + Top Half-Moon Line<\/strong>This indicates that it should be hung to dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"645\" data-attachment-id=\"3560\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/laundry-symbols\/2-19\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"510,645\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3560 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2.jpg 510w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-237x300.png 237w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-500x632.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf4 3. Bleaching \u2013 &quot;triangle&quot; symbol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want your shirt to look whiter? Be sure to check the triangle before using bleach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>hollow triangle<\/strong>This indicates that any bleach can be used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Triangle + two diagonal lines<\/strong>: indicates that only one can be used<strong>Non-chlorinated<\/strong>(Oxygen-based) bleaching agent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Triangle + &quot;Cl&quot;<\/strong>This indicates that chlorine-containing bleach can be used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Triangle + Intersection<\/strong>:express<strong>Absolutely not<\/strong>Bleaching is necessary; otherwise, the fabric will fade severely or be damaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"419\" data-attachment-id=\"3562\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/laundry-symbols\/4-13\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.png\" data-orig-size=\"389,419\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.png\" src=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3562 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.png 389w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-279x300.png 279w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2668\ufe0f 4. Ironing \u2013 Iron symbol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to straighten a shirt, pay attention to the temperature limit before ironing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hollow iron<\/strong>This indicates that it can be ironed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iron + Points<\/strong>The number of dots represents the upper limit of the temperature. One dot is low temperature (about 110\u00b0C), two dots are medium temperature (about 150\u00b0C), and three dots are high temperature (about 200\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iron + Cross<\/strong>:express<strong>Do not iron<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"577\" data-attachment-id=\"3565\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/laundry-symbols\/3-13\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"515,577\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3565 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3.jpg 515w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-11x12.png 11w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-500x560.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc54 5. Dry cleaning \u2013 &quot;circular&quot; symbol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The circular logo is usually a code for professional laundromats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hollow circle<\/strong>This indicates that the item can be sent to a professional dry cleaner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Circle + letter (e.g., P, F, A)<\/strong>This indicates that a specific chemical solvent is required for dry cleaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The bottom of the circle has a short horizontal line.<\/strong>This indicates that the rotation speed, humidity, and heat should be reduced during dry cleaning (gentle dry cleaning).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Circle + Intersection<\/strong>This indicates that it cannot be dry cleaned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"761\" data-attachment-id=\"3567\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/laundry-symbols\/5-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5.png\" data-orig-size=\"420,761\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5.png\" src=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3567 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5.png 420w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-166x300.png 166w, https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-7x12.png 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Think it&#039;s too complicated after reading this? Just leave it to Sunshine Laundry!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunshine Laundry<\/strong>Our 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want peace of mind when washing your clothes? Entrust your beloved garments to Sunshine Laundry now and experience our professional and attentive service! \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-custom-color-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:6px;padding-right:200px;padding-bottom:6px;padding-left:200px\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/store-location\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1598\">Learn more about Sunshine Laundry&#039;s professional services \/ Find the nearest branch<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u8cb7\u5497\u4ef6\u975a\u886b\u8fd4\u5c4b\u4f01\uff0c\u6700\u6015\u5c31\u4fc2\u6d17\u932f\u65b9\u6cd5\u641e\u5230\u7e2e\u6c34\u3001\u7529\u8272\u751a\u81f3\u8b8a\u5f62\uff01\u8981\u59a5\u5584\u8b77\u7406\u8863\u7269\uff0c\u9664\u5497\u8981\u8b58\u57fa\u672c\u5605\u6d17\u8863\u5e38\u8b58\uff0c\u6700\u91cd\u8981\u5c31\u4fc2\u8b80 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":233193010,"featured_media":13335,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[96987554],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-96987554"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/peGffg-UE","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/\u6559\u4f60\u9ede\u7747\u6d17\u8863\u6a19\u7c64.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/233193010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3512"}],"version-history":[{"count":29,"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13363,"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3512\/revisions\/13363"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunshinelaundry.com.hk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}