01 / HOW TO IDENTIFY IT
Match the shape, not just the words.
Look for a square with horizontal or vertical strokes. Their position shows how to support the wet garment; the small corner slash means shade.
The diagonal mark in the upper corner changes line drying to line drying in shade. It matters even if the vertical hanging line looks like the familiar ordinary line-dry mark.
02 / WHAT TO DO
The practical decision.
Choose a ventilated spot away from direct sun. Sunlight may affect dyes or finishes on pieces specifically marked for shade drying.
Direct sunlight can affect colour or finish when shaded drying is specified.
03 / WHAT PEOPLE CONFUSE
One small detail changes the meaning.
Without the corner diagonal, the symbol is simple line dry; do not ignore the shaded-drying detail.
04 / AFTER YOU IDENTIFY IT
Check the rest of the tag.
The washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional-care instructions work together. This page interprets one symbol only; a blank or unreadable mark does not grant permission for any other treatment.
Never replace the maker’s written instructions with a guess based only on material composition or appearance. Read the complete care-label method.