Understanding Fabric Labels: What Do Those Symbols Really Mean?

Close-up of a clothing care tag showing laundry symbols for washing, drying, ironing, and dry cleaning—useful for understanding fabric labels.

Whether you just picked up a luxury dress or you’re trying to keep your everyday essentials looking fresh, proper garment care starts with a simple but often overlooked tool: the care label. You’ve probably seen them—those tiny tags tucked inside shirts, pants, or jackets—marked with cryptic symbols that look more like hieroglyphics than instructions. But…

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