Ever spot those curious pictographs on the care tags attached to your clothing and wonder what they mean? Most guys want to get through the laundry process spending as little time and money as possible. This is commendable. However, there are a few things you should know that will make your clothes last longer and look better. One of those thing is learning to read the tags. Follow the instructions to the letter and your clothes will thank you for it.
Examples
The following examples are common symbol combinations you might see displayed on care-instruction tags.
Meaning: Machine-wash in warm water on gentle cycle (note the 2 underlines beneath the wash basin; they indicate that the gentle cycle should be used); tumble dry low on gentle cycle (2 underlines again); non-chlorine bleach OK if needed; may be ironed on low heat (with or without steam); do not dry clean.
Meaning: Hand-wash in any water temperature; line dry; do not dry clean; no bleach; do not iron.
Meaning: Machine-wash in hot water; any bleach OK if needed; tumble dry on medium heat; may be ironed on medium heat (with or without steam); do not dry clean.
Final Words
You spent good money on your clothes. By spending some time to decode the tags and making sure you washing them correctly, you’ll be sure to enjoy them for many years to come.
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