Washing instruction symbols can be difficult to decipher, which is why we thought we'd put together this page on laundry symbols and what they mean. Use this page to determine what the picture on your clothing or textiles means. What Do Laundry Symbols Mean? is a helpful guide that will explain the common symbols and explain them. We even have a laundry symbols PDF that you can print and keep nearby for your convenience. There's no need to fret about washing your clothing on the wrong setting with this resource handy. To make it easier, we will be sorting them by type, with the names, and images paired. That way, if you know the name but not the symbol, you can find it and vice versa. We'll also go over the explanations to help you further understand what it means. Although most are straightforward, there are a few less understandable symbols, which is where this will be a useful factor. We will be using the term "fabric" more often than others but these symbols are also important for crochet and knitwear, or washing and drying other textiles. Be sure to get the free printable laundry symbols chart PDF in the section below and then learn about what they mean later on the page. It is essential to know when working with various types of fabric, whether you sew or not. Sign Up For More Free Patterns >>>