Who hasn’t been there? You’ve washed your clothes according to the washing instructions on the label, but your clothing has shrunk, is discolored or damaged in some way. We often think we know what the washing symbols mean, but reality proves otherwise. For instance, what is the difference between a symbol with or without a line underneath? It seems like an insignificant difference, but it has a lot of influence on the meaning of the symbol and therefore on the treatment of your garment. And let’s be honest, washing machine symbols don’t always speak for themselves. Time to clarify, so we’re telling you everything you need to know.
Who hasn’t been there? You’ve washed your clothes according to the washing instructions on the label, but your clothing has shrunk, is discolored or damaged in some way. We often think we know what the washing symbols mean, but reality proves otherwise. For instance, what is the difference between a symbol with or without a line underneath? It seems like an insignificant difference, but it has a lot of influence on the meaning of the symbol and therefore on the treatment of your garment. And let’s be honest, washing machine symbols don’t always speak for themselves. Time to clarify, so we’re telling you everything you need to know.