The common laundry symbol 'dry clean only' may not always imply that the garment is not washable at home, experts explain.

Vinyl labels can last through hundreds of wash/dry cycles, so they are great for sportswear. Flexible: Vinyl is a stretchy material, so it easily conforms to the surface it's adhered to. It's ...

Any clothing that is labeled as machine-washable can be hand-washed ... Some garments that have a "dry clean" label can be hand-washed. This would include unstructured wool and cashmere sweaters ...