A laundry appliance (10) comprises an outer casing (14) and a container (34) mounted inside the outer casing (14) and spaced from the casing to permit movement of the container (34) in use. The container (34) has a door (42) for closing the opening in the container which moves with the container (34) during use of the applicance. A seal (80) is located between the outer casing (14) and the container (34). The seal (80) extends radially inwardly from the lip (85) of the opening in the outer casing (14) and lies against the front surface of the container (34). The seal has a rigid portion (81) with a channel (83) for receiving the lip (85) of the container and a flexible portion (82).
