What are care labels?

Care labels are small tags attached to clothing and other textile products that provide instructions on how to properly care for the item. The information on care labels typically includes:

* Washing instructions, such as the recommended water temperature and whether the item can be washed by machine or hand-washed

* Bleaching instructions, specifying whether bleach can be used and what type of bleach is safe to use

* Drying instructions, indicating whether the item can be tumble dried, air dried, or dry cleaned

* Ironing instructions, detailing the recommended iron temperature and whether the item can be ironed on the front or back

* Other special care instructions, such as whether the item can be folded or hung to dry

By following the care label instructions, consumers can help extend the life of their clothing and other textile products and ensure that they look and feel their best.