Laundry Symbol Decoder
Click any confusing symbol on your clothing tag to translate it into plain English.
Select a symbol to decode
Find the symbol on your clothing tag and tap it below.
Decode Any Laundry Care Symbol
Those tiny icons on clothing tags tell you exactly how to wash, dry, bleach, and iron each garment. This free decoder shows every common laundry symbol with a plain-language explanation of what it means.
Browse by category — washing, drying, ironing, bleaching, dry cleaning — and never shrink a sweater again. Everything loads instantly in your browser.
Every care category
Wash, dry, iron, bleach and dry-clean symbols are organized by category so you can find the one on your tag in seconds.
Tap to decode
Select a symbol to see exactly what it instructs — temperature, cycle, and what to avoid.
Save your clothes
Reading care labels correctly is the difference between a favorite shirt lasting years or one wash. Keep this decoder bookmarked on laundry day.
How to use
- Find the symbol on your garment's care tag.
- Browse the matching category in the decoder.
- Tap the symbol to read its meaning.
- Wash, dry or iron accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the laundry care symbols mean?
They are a standardized set of icons showing how to wash, dry, bleach, iron, and dry-clean a garment — including temperatures and cycle types.
What does a triangle on a care label mean?
A triangle relates to bleaching: an empty triangle means any bleach is okay, a crossed triangle means do not bleach, and lines inside restrict the type.
What does the tub with a number mean?
A wash tub with a number (like 30) is the maximum washing temperature in Celsius; lines underneath mean a gentler cycle.
What does a crossed-out symbol mean?
A cross through any symbol means 'do not' — for example a crossed iron means do not iron that garment.
Is the decoder free?
Yes, free with no signup.
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