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Laundry Symbols

Decode the care labels inside your clothes, from wash temperatures to tumble-dry and ironing instructions. These symbols help you avoid shrinking, fading, or damaging fabrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Laundry Symbols are standardised icons and markings used to communicate important information at a glance. Decode the care labels inside your clothes, from wash temperatures to tumble-dry and ironing instructions. These symbols help you avoid shrinking, fading, or damaging fabrics.

You will encounter laundry symbols in everyday settings related to this topic — on labels, signage, equipment, packaging, or digital interfaces. SymbolBuddy explains each one so you know exactly what you are looking at.

Use the search bar at the top of any SymbolBuddy page to find a symbol by name or keyword. You can also browse the grid below to explore every laundry symbols entry we have published in this category.

Many laundry symbols follow international standards, but local regulations and manufacturer conventions can vary. SymbolBuddy notes regional differences where they matter and focuses on the most common versions you are likely to encounter.

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