When buying clothes, how often do you look at the washing label to check the care instructions? These days most fast fashion can be cleaned at the standard 30 to 40 degrees and should avoid tumble dryers.

But you might not have realised there’s a lot of information provided for you on how best to care for your garments including what chemicals should or shouldn’t be used. Knowing what your clothes are trying to tell you is important for keeping them looking and feeling as fresh as…