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Meaning of symbols on clothing labels

Meaning of symbols on clothing labels

When you buy new clothes, you will often find labels attached to them. Labels are not simply information about the size and price of the product, but also contain important symbols to help you better understand how to care and care for your clothes. Here are some common symbols on clothing labels and what they mean:

  1. Wash symbol: The wash symbol is usually represented by a circle or a symbol between the lines. This symbol tells you whether the garment is machine washable, and if so, which washing mode should be used. For example, a circle with a dash inside indicates not machine washable, while a hollow circle allows machine wash.
  2. Drying symbol: The drying symbol indicates whether the garment can be machine dried, and what drying temperature should be used. A square with a dash inside indicates not drying, while an empty square allows drying.
  3. The symbol is: This symbol indicates whether the garment can be ironed, and if so, what ironing temperature should be used. A rectangle indicates no ironing, while ironing icons with 1, 2 or 3 dots represent low to high ironing temperatures.
  4. Chemical symbols: Sometimes there is a symbol on the label to indicate whether the garment may contain chemicals. This symbol informs about avoiding the use of strong bleach, color removers or light bleaches, to protect the fabric and color of the garment.
  5. Other hygiene symbols: In addition to the above care symbols, clothing labels may also contain other symbols such as: Drying symbols; dry cleaning symbols; squeeze symbol; bleach symbol; …

Understanding what the symbols on clothing labels mean is an important part of clothing care. It not only helps you avoid unwanted problems like color loss, shrinkage or deformation, but also keeps your clothes soft, clean and durable.

Please note that clothing labels may vary based on fabric, design and country of manufacture. Therefore, always read and follow the specific instructions of each product. If you are unsure of the meaning of a particular symbol, consult the documentation or seek advice from a specialist or salesperson.

By familiarizing yourself with the symbols on clothing labels and applying them in your care, you will keep your clothes in top condition and prolong their life. Not only does this save money, but it also respects the effort and love you put into shopping and taking care of your clothes.

Hong Ha Laundry always checks and adheres to the laundry symbols on your fabrics!

HONG HA WASHING CORPORATION

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– Branch 1 of Hong Ha Laundry Service Joint Stock Company: No. 6 Lane 51, Gia Thuong Street, Thuong Thanh Ward, Long Bien, Hanoi
– Branch 2 Laundry Hong Ha Investment and Consulting Joint Stock Company: Do Ha Hamlet, Tien Phong Commune, Me Linh, Hanoi

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