Do not bleach
The item should not be bleached.
Where a garment's own label or its manufacturer says otherwise, that takes precedence.
How to read it
A triangle stands for bleaching. Crossed out, it indicates that no bleach of any kind is suitable for the item.
Also searched as: crossed out triangle.
More laundry symbols
Sources
- Textiles — Care labelling code using symbols, ISO 3758, ISO
- Standard Guide for Care Symbols for Care Instructions on Textile Products, ASTM D5489, ASTM International
Last reviewed September 23, 2026.