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Laundry Symbol Interpreter โ€” Read Clothing Care Labels

Select the washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional-care shapes on a label, then copy or print the interpretation.

Choose the shape you see in each position on the label.

Label interpretation

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  1. 1Wash at no more than 30ยฐC.
  2. 2Do not bleach.
  3. 3Do not tumble dry.
  4. 4Iron at low temperature.
  5. 5Professional dry cleaning is allowed. Show the label to the cleaner.

A number is the maximum washing temperature, not a recommendation. More bars mean a milder process. If a symbol differs or is unclear, ask the maker or a professional cleaner.

Basis: care categories and general symbol system in ISO 3758:2023

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