Laudry tags are not user-friendly

What does UX design have to do with sustainability?

Let me give you a personal real-life example: I can't read laundry tags. Yes, I have no idea what those symbols mean 🤔. And what does this have to do with sustainability? Well, a laundry tag is essentially an instruction manual for preserving your clothes, so they last longer, and you don't need to buy replacements as often, thus reducing clothing consumption. So, here's the problem, the consequence, and a suggestion.

🚨 Problem: the symbols on laundry tags are confusing and not intuitive.

🎯 Consequence: when people don't understand these symbols, they can't properly care for their clothes. This leads to garments wearing out faster, requiring more frequent replacements and increasing overall consumption.

✨ Possible Solution: provide clear, written instructions like a small manual. For example, "Not suitable for washing machine" or "Dry clean only." Symbols are useless if no one knows what they mean. Additionally, it can be an opportunity to create value for your company by making consumers more conscious about their clothes.

There are guides available to understand the symbols, like this one below, but let me ask you one thing: do you have time to study more than 20 symbols to take care of your clothes? Honestly, I personally don’t have the time or the patience for that😐. Do you really think the clothing industry is going to make things easier for you? No, but they should.

Laundry tags are essentially instructions to help extend the life of your clothes. Proper care means your garments last longer, reducing the need to buy new ones and lowering clothing consumption.

By making laundry instructions clearer and more user-friendly, we enhance the user experience and promote sustainable practices. A small change in UX design can have a big impact on both consumer behavior and the environment 😎.