Wondering how to do laundry for your new clothes, and how to best take care of your apparel? Use this guide to know what to do and what not to do. 

Scroll down for specific instructions by fabric, or click here to see what those symbols on the label means.

Delicate Fabrics 

Delicate Fabrics	Cleaning instructions	Drying instructions
Cashmere	Dry-clean	---
Satin	Dry-clean	---
Leather	Dry-clean	---
Lace	Dry-clean	---
Silk	Dry-clean	---
Velvet	Dry-clean	---
Wool	Dry-clean	---
Taffeta	Dry-clean	---

 

Natural & Synthetic Fabrics 

Natural & Synthetic Fabrics	Cleaning Instructions	Drying Instructions
Acrylic	Wash in warm delicate cycle with fabric softener	Lay flat to dry or tumble dry low
Corduroy	Machine washable	Line dry
Cotton	Machine washable	Tumble dry
Nylon	Machine washable	Tumble dry
Linen	Wash in cold delicate cycle	Line dry
Polyester	Machine washable	Tumble dry
Rayon	Machine washable	Line dry
Cotton-blend (more than 50% cotton)	Machine washable	Tumble dry
Nylon-blend (more than 50% nylon)	Machine washable	Tumble dry
Polyester-blend (more than 50% polyester)	Machine washable	Tumble dry
Rayon-blend (more than 50% rayon)	Machine washable	Line dry

Instructions by Clothing Style

Instructions by Clothing Style	Cleaning Instructions	Drying Instructions
Lingerie and hosiery	Hand wash	Line dry
Tutus	Hand wash	Line dry
Decorative trims (sequin and beading)	Hand wash or dry-clean	Line dry
Suits	Dry-clean	---
Ties	Dry-clean	---
Cocktail and formal dresses	Dry-clean	---
Shapewear, bras, and underwear	Machine washable	Line dry
Towels	Machine wash cold	Tumble dry low

 

What do those symbols on the label mean?

For best results, consult the garment's label before cleaning. If you're confused as to what those symbols on the label mean, consult the 

 

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