Items You Can Dry in Clothes Dryer

Fabrics You Can Dry in the Dryer

Here is a list of fabrics we can put in the clothes dryer machine:

To preserve your jeans' shape and durability, follow the steps below:

● Select a low or no-heat cycle and use dryer balls to help keep your jeans tumbling evenly.

● Avoid high heat settings, as excessive heat can shrink and damage the fabric over time.

● For best results, remove jeans promptly once the cycle is complete to prevent shrinkage and fading.

Drying cotton on high heat can cause shrinkage, but the following steps will help you safely dry it:

1. Check the care label to ensure machine drying is safe. Avoid drying cotton with spandex or elastane on high heat.

2. Use low to medium heat settings to prevent cotton fibers from shrinking or weakening.

3. Add laundry dryer machine balls or clean towels to reduce wrinkles.

4. Remove items promptly after the cycle ends to avoid over-drying, which can cause wrinkles.

5. Fold or hang your cotton garments immediately. If wrinkles persist, use a low-setting iron or steamer for touch-ups.

Polyester is durable and resists wrinkles, but it still benefits from careful drying:

1. Move the polyester garments into the dryer immediately after washing to prevent odors.

2. Use a dryer sheet or wool dryer balls to reduce static cling.

3. Set the dryer to low or air dry to avoid overheating and potential fiber damage.

4. Remove polyester items promptly to prevent wrinkles from settling in.

Drying bedsheets can be a challenge, but with the right technique, you can achieve smooth and fresh results:

● Add dryer balls or clean tennis balls to promote even drying and prevent damp spots.

● Dry sheets in 20-30 minute intervals, removing and untangling them as needed.

● Remove sheets as soon as they are dry to prevent wrinkling.

Pillows require extra care to ensure they dry fully, preventing mildew and bacteria growth:

● Use a low heat setting, checking the pillows every 20-30 minutes.

● Ensure even drying by repositioning the pillows during the cycle.

What You Can't Put in the Dryer

Here is a list of the items you can dry using the clothes dryer:

Spandex and other elastic materials, such as those in bras, gym clothes, and swimwear, are prone to damage when exposed to a dryer's heat. The high temperatures can break down the fibers and cause the items to lose their shape.

Even when labeled as machine dryable, suede is better off being air-dried. Heat exposure during machine drying can damage the delicate fibers.

Silk is another delicate fabric that should not be placed in a dryer. If absolutely necessary, use the air setting for no more than 15 minutes, and avoid using dryer sheets or dryer balls.

Both natural and fake leather can become damaged or distorted in the dryer. Air drying is the safest option, as dryer heat can crack the material or melt synthetic fibers.

Wool garments, depending on their weight, can sometimes be machine-dried, but the general recommendation is to air-dry delicate or lightweight items.

Clothing with glued-on details can fall apart in a dryer. The heat can cause the glue to weaken.

Fur garments should be kept far from the dryer. Heat can thin natural fur, crack its hide, or melt synthetic fur fibers. Air-drying is the safest approach to keeping your fur items looking their best.

What If I Need to Dry Any Type of Fabric?

If you want the freedom to dry various fabrics in your clothes dryer machine, use an LG clothes washer and dryer with a Heat Pump feature. This technology dries laundry at low temperatures, making it gentle on clothes, while the Sensor Dry function automatically optimizes the drying time based on humidity levels.