What is it about tumble dryers that ruins certain fabrics? Is it just the heat or is there something else?
Could a low heat plan be safe for wool, jeans or knitwear?
Background:
I’ve been wary of drying anything but towels, socks and bedsheets in a tumble dryer all my life, out of fear that I’d ruin the fabrics in my clothes.
I’ve recently baught a tumble dryer that has a wool/hand wash plan, that I haven’t had the courage to try it.
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Tumble dryers can damage gentle fabrics due to the heat and mechanical action. The friction and heat may cause shrinkage, fading, and deterioration of delicate materials over time.
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