You know those hieroglyphic-like laundry symbols on clothing labels? They relay important cleaning information. Here's what they mean and how to use them. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but ...

Ever since Shoeshine's sexist label telling customers to have their mom wash their clothes because it's "her job" surfaced, other brands have gotten, um, creativewith washing instructions. This latest ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. An Indonesian sports clothing company is ...

For many, washing clothes means throwing things in the washer and dryer, turning the machine to a neutral setting, and calling it a day. It's not hard to understand why. Most care labels—those teeny, ...

Spots and stains are the ultimate wardrobe malfunctions. Spill coffee on a silk blouse or ketchup on your tie and unless you can remedy the mess, you’ve wasted the money you invested in those clothes.

People are only just realising what these symbols on your clothes mean - and the answer is not at all obvious. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT There are up to five key symbols printed on the ...

The tag inside your cotton shirt shows a single line under a tub filled with the number 40 and two dots. So, you should machine wash the shirt in warm 40 degrees Celsius water, and set your machine to ...