There are up to five key symbols printed on a label of every piece of clothing, but some are surprising to some Brits Credit: Getty While a third don't know what is supposed to go in each section ...

One symbol, in particular, is catching attention, the triangle. It’s not just a random shape but it’s a critical indicator of whether your clothing can be bleached.

11:57, 08 Jun 2024 Updated 12:58, 08 Jun 2024 People have only just realised what the triangle symbol on their clothes label means (Stock Photo) (Image: Getty Images) ...

To keep you safe, the triangle symbol on your car's dashboard will give you a heads-up if your tire pressure is low. On the other hand, some cars have a more specific tire pressure warning signal.

The pink triangle was used by LGBTQ+ activists as early as the 1960s, but it became more widely adopted during the 1980s as a symbol of resistance in response to the AIDs epidemic.

The triangle symbol has to do with whether or not it's appropriate to use bleach when cleaning the garment, and so skipping out on checking this one could seriously damage the integrity of your ...