Understanding Washing Symbols: A Guide to What They Mean 

Have you ever bought a new piece of clothing and wondered what all the symbols on the tag mean? Washing symbols are often found on clothing tags to indicate how to care for the item. Understanding these symbols is essential to prevent damage to your clothes and ensure they last longer. In this guide, we will explain the meaning of washing symbols, so you can care for your clothes properly. 

Introduction 

Washing symbols are used to give instructions on how to wash, bleach, dry, and iron clothes. They are usually represented by a pictogram, sometimes accompanied by a text description. These symbols are designed to be universal, so they can be understood by people all over the world. 

The Basics of Washing Symbols 

The following are the basic washing symbols and their meanings: 

Washing Symbols 

• Machine Wash: A symbol of a washing machine indicates that the item can be washed in a washing machine. The number inside the machine icon indicates the maximum temperature that the garment can withstand. 
•  Hand Wash: A symbol of a hand indicates that the item should be hand washed. 
•  Do Not Wash: A symbol of a washing machine with a cross through it indicates that the item should not be washed. 

Bleaching Symbols 

•  Bleach Allowed: A triangle symbol indicates that the item can be bleached. 
•  Do Not Bleach: A triangle symbol with a cross through it indicates that the item should not be bleached. 

Drying Symbols 

•  Tumble Dry: A symbol of a square with a circle inside indicates that the item can be tumble dried. The number inside the square indicates the maximum temperature that the garment can withstand. 
•  Hang Dry: A symbol of a square with three lines inside indicates that the item should be hung to dry. 
•  Do Not Tumble dry: A symbol of a square with a cross through it indicates that the item should not be tumble dried. 

Ironing Symbols 

•  Iron: A symbol of an iron indicates that the item can be ironed. The number inside the iron symbol indicates the maximum temperature that the garment can withstand. 
•  Do Not Iron: A symbol of an iron with a cross through it indicates that the item should not be ironed. 

Advanced Washing Symbols 

In addition to the basic washing symbols, there are also advanced washing symbols that you should know about. 

Dry Cleaning Symbols 

•  Dry Clean: A symbol of a circle indicates that the item should be dry cleaned. 
•  Do Not Dry Clean: A symbol of a circle with a cross through it indicates that the item should not be dry cleaned. 

Additional Washing Instructions 

•  Delicate Wash: A symbol of a hand inside a washing machine indicates that the item should be washed using the delicate cycle. 
•  Wool Wash: A symbol of a washing machine with a wool symbol inside indicates that the item should be washed using the wool cycle. 
•  Rinse: A symbol of a bucket of water indicates that the item should be rinsed thoroughly after washing. 

Now that you understand the different washing symbols, you can keep your clothes looking fresh and new for longer! No more color fading disasters or shrunken sweaters. And if you need quality fabrics to be used as material for your clothing products, immediately remember the PARAMATEX FABRIC STORE.

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