In plain English: Any bleach is safe on this garment when needed — including regular chlorine bleach and oxygen bleach.
What it looks like on the tagAn empty, open triangle outline with nothing inside it.
What to do
- Use bleach for whitening, stain removal, or sanitizing — not as a routine additive.
- Dilute per the bleach packaging; never pour bleach directly onto dry fabric.
- Oxygen bleach (color-safe) is the gentler choice when you have the option.
What happens if you ignore it
None — this symbol grants permission, not an instruction. The risk runs the other way: bleaching garments that don't carry this symbol causes yellowing, holes, and irreversible color loss.
Where you'll see it
White cottons and linens: towels, sheets, undershirts, and sturdy white basics.
Common questions
Does bleach-allowed mean the color won't fade?
Chlorine bleach on colors is still a gamble. The symbol means the fiber tolerates bleach chemistry — for colored items, prefer non-chlorine (oxygen) bleach.
Do I ever need to bleach?
No. It's a tool for whites that have dulled, serious stains, or sanitizing. Most loads never need it.
Related symbols
- Non-Chlorine Bleach Only — only non-chlorine (oxygen-based, “color-safe”) bleach is allowed
- Do Not Bleach — no bleach of any kind
- Machine Wash Hot — wash in hot water
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