Decode laundry care label symbols instantly
Can be washed in a standard washing machine.
Wash with lukewarm water at 30°C or below.
Wash at 40°C or below.
Wash at 50°C or below.
Can be washed in hot water up to 60°C.
Can withstand near-boiling water temperatures.
Do not machine wash. Hand wash only.
Cannot be washed with water. Use dry cleaning.
Use the gentle or delicate cycle.
Use the most gentle wash cycle available.
Any bleach can be used.
Use only oxygen-based (non-chlorine) bleach.
Do not use any bleach.
Can be tumble dried.
Tumble dry at low temperature (below 60°C).
Can be tumble dried at high temperature.
Do not use a tumble dryer.
Hang on a line or hanger to dry.
Lay flat to dry.
Dry away from direct sunlight.
Can be ironed.
Iron at low temperature, max 110°C.
Iron at medium temperature, max 150°C.
Iron at high temperature, max 200°C.
Do not iron this garment.
Iron without steam.
Can be dry cleaned with perchloroethylene solvent.
Dry clean with petroleum-based solvent only.
Can be professionally wet cleaned.
Do not dry clean.
Laundry care symbols are pictograms following the international standard (ISO 3758) that indicate proper garment care. They cover 5 categories: washing, bleaching, drying, ironing, and dry cleaning.
Check all symbols on a label and follow the most restrictive condition. Lower temperatures and gentler cycles extend garment life.
Garments may shrink, fade, or lose their shape. Delicate fabrics like wool and silk especially require following care labels.
Check the fabric type and be conservative. Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle and air dry instead of using a dryer.
Understanding laundry care symbols is essential for extending garment life and maintaining quality. Use this tool to accurately decode care labels and properly maintain your clothing.