Looking at a garment tag can quickly make you feel like you've forgotten how to read. Most of us didn't learn the laundry symbols alongside our ABCs, so these modern-day hieroglyphics can be pretty ...

The iPhone's camera app has a built-in feature that decodes laundry symbols. If a user takes a photo of a clothing tag, a "look up Laundry Care" suggestion will appear. Here's a breakdown of exactly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." To help decode some of the mystery, we decided to take a deep dive into the most popular laundry ...

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, ...

Every garment will wear out after repeated wearing and washing. On average, an item of clothing lasts around five years before being thrown away. However, disposing of clothing, both used and unworn, ...