Based on FTC care-label guidance and ASTM-style categories. Do not assume US, Korean, Japanese and European symbols are identical; follow the garment's actual wording.
Your try-it-at-home checklist 0 / 6 done
01 1. Find the sewn-in care label. Read instructions and warnings before focusing on the brand name; if missing, consult fabric and manufacturer guidance. 02 2. Check the washtub or text for machine wash, hand wash or do-not-wash, including maximum temperature or dot markings. 03 3. Read the bleach symbol, often a triangle. If bleaching is prohibited, do not improvise with chlorine or oxygen bleach. 04 4. Check the tumble-dry mark, often a circle within a square, and its heat setting. If prohibited, follow line- or flat-dry directions. 05 5. Look at iron dots and prohibition marks. Begin with a lower setting and protect printed, coated or embellished areas from direct heat. 06 6. If only professional cleaning is given or symbols are unclear, consult the maker or professional cleaner instead of guessing high temperatures. 