In plain English: Hang the garment to dry — on a line, rod, or hanger — instead of machine drying.
What it looks like on the tagA square with a curved line hanging from the top inside edge, like a clothesline draped inside the square.
What to do
- Shake out wrinkles and hang while damp; gravity does the ironing.
- Use a sturdy hanger for shirts; fold pants over the bar to avoid peg marks.
- Dry colors indoors or in shade to dodge sun fading.
What happens if you ignore it
Tumble drying a line-dry garment risks shrinkage and wear; the label is steering you to the zero-stress option the fabric was designed for.
Where you'll see it
Dress shirts, jeans you want to keep dark, synthetics, and most wovens.
Common questions
Line dry vs dry flat — does it matter?
Yes. Heavy knits stretch under their own wet weight on a line — they get the flat symbol instead. Wovens handle hanging fine.
Will line drying make clothes stiff?
Sometimes, especially towels. A 10-minute no-heat tumble after line drying softens them right up.
Related symbols
- Dry Flat — lay the garment flat on a surface to dry
- Drip Dry — hang the garment up dripping wet
- Dry in Shade — dry the garment away from direct sunlight
Or just scan the label
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