People are only now realizing what the ‘no chicken’ symbol on laundry labels means
Social media users are baffled by the meaning of a little-known symbol on a clothing label.
The unusual image appears to show a crossed-out chicken alongside more recognizable symbols.
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A discussion about what the symbol could mean arose when a member of the Facebook group Mothers who clean asked for advice.
She shared a photo of the label wearing a top made in Thailand.
The washing, drying and ironing instructions seemed easy to follow, but the ‘no chicken’ symbol was baffling.
“Do you want to move, but Mom didn’t teach me what this means?” she wrote.
“It’s on an Astro Boy shirt and it’s open flame, okay? Confused, please advise.
“I reached mom, she said f**cked if I know I have to go to moms who clean.”
The post went viral and hundreds of commenters joked about what the symbol could mean.
“If you iron it while wearing it, you’ll end up like a fried chicken,” said one.
“Don’t roast your chicken in the oven,” another commented.
“Not suitable for the rotisserie, of course,” said a third.
“Don’t mess with chickens, never be a triangle, just a circle of good friends, make sure your circle is a little square every now and then, never iron, don’t light a fire and shower with 30 degree water so that you can be back within four minutes you’re outside. be warned so stay home!!!” joked a fourth.
“Don’t be a chicken, wash it in 30 degree water or set it on fire. Your choice,” another joked.
Other comments on the post advised the woman to ignore the symbol as she cared for the top by washing cold and avoiding ironing.
Amid the flood of funny comments, there was one person who recognized the mysterious symbol.
What do these clothing labels mean?
- Illuminated match – keep away from fire.
- Crossed out iron – do not iron
- Beaks – Wash at 30 degrees Celsius or lower
- Crossed-out triangle – do not bleach
- Crossed out circle – do not dry clean
- Crossed out square -do not tumble dry
“Has no animal product or by-product in its making or creation. Or as the western world says: it’s vegan,” they said.
Members of the group were quick to comment on the comment and praised the user for informing it.
‘Finally someone with brains. These comments really affected me,” one person said.
“Wow, I didn’t know this!! I worked out – flammable,” wrote another.
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