GarmentCare Guide 
Sorting Laundry by Fabric
Sorting by color is useful, but fabric weight and care requirements are equally important. Heavy items can abrade fine cloth, and pieces with different temperature or spin requirements may be poor companions. Build a load around compatible instructions, then consider soil level and new dyes rather than using the basket's overall appearance as the only guide.
Read before making the piles
Homes & Gardens places care labels at the start of a useful sorting routine. Garments that need hand washing or professional cleaning should be identified before the ordinary loads are assembled. The point is to avoid a fast initial decision that later forces incompatible items through the same process.
Keep the routine manageable
The article discusses a repeatable system rather than letting a large unsorted pile accumulate. Grouping clothing appropriately can improve both cleaning and fabric protection. A useful schedule should fit the household, however, rather than becoming a rigid requirement to run unnecessary loads. Match the clothes' care needs first, then choose a practical way to keep up with them.
