There are five key symbols on the label of every piece of clothing but most people haven't the faintest clue what many of ...

Why do we even use these symbols if they’re hard to understand? They’re all part of a rule by the Federal Trade Commission that mandates manufacturers include care instructions on garments.

No, those icons aren't gibberish. They're a cheat code for how to properly take care of and launder your garments so they look new for longer. These symbols can prevent shrinkage, discoloration ...

the garment should be air-dried on a (rotary) clothesline or a drying rack. You may also find a square with a horizontal line, which means the item should be dripped flat. If you see this symbol ...