WashCareLab

Drying

Practical guidance for tumble drying, air drying and heat-sensitive fabrics.

Dry within the care limits

Heat, tumbling and tension can affect different fabrics and constructions in different ways. Check the finished-item instructions before choosing tumble drying, line drying or flat drying.

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Check stains before heat

If a stain remains after washing, repeated high heat can make later removal more difficult. Recheck the item before using a heated dryer.

Reduce shrink risk

Learn how fiber, construction, moisture and heat can influence dimensional change.

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Wool care

Review wool-specific washing and drying cautions.

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Silk care

Review handling and heat cautions for silk items.

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