Why the label matters

That small tag inside your collar or side seam tells you exactly how a garment should be washed, dried, and ironed. Ignoring it is one of the most common ways clothes get damaged, shrunk, or faded.

• A washtub symbol with a number shows the maximum safe wash temperature.
• A crossed-out tub means the item shouldn't be machine washed at all.
• A triangle symbol relates to bleach — crossed out means no bleach, ever.

The symbols worth memorizing

• Circle: dry cleaning only.
• Square with a circle inside: safe for tumble drying (dots show heat level).
• Iron symbol with dots: low, medium, or high heat — no dots usually means do not iron.

When in doubt, don't guess

If a label is worn off or you're unsure what a symbol means, it's safer to have the item professionally cleaned than to risk it in a home wash. Our dry cleaning and wash & fold teams check labels on every item before treating it, so delicate and unusual fabrics are always handled correctly.