[LookinSharp24]

i typically hang dry most, if not all, of my clothes.

this, however, leaves them feeling stiff. even after an ironing where they do become a bit more drapey, they're still pretty stiff.

thoughts?

 

[CLTesquire]

I put all of my shirts in the dryer, let them tumble for an hour on the no heat setting, and then hang them up to dry after that. I find them perfectly soft after ironing.

 

[SG_67]

Buy better shirts.

Dryer vs. line dry shouldn’t matter.

 

[FLMike]

What do you have against a dryer?

 

[Shaver]

Buy better shirts.

Dryer vs. line dry shouldn't matter.

My own first thought upon reading the OPs enquiry was exactly that.

 

[Shaver]

What do you have against a dryer?

The fluff which accumulates in the filter of a dryer previously comprised the fibre of the cloth. One's garments deserve better treatment.

Also, "2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss" according to FEMA website.

 

[LookinSharp24]

What do you have against a dryer?

i thought it was common knowledge that drying clothes decreased their lifespan, made them look dingy/faded, shrunk them, etc.

 

[LookinSharp24]

Buy better shirts.

Dryer vs. line dry shouldn't matter.

i will have you know my shirts are made in the finest factories with the deftest of touch

 

[FLMike]

i thought it was common knowledge that drying clothes decreased their lifespan, made them look dingy/faded, shrunk them, etc.

Hmmm. And here I thought I was somewhat knowledgeable. Oh well.

 

[SG_67]

I line dry all of my shirts and then hand iron.

I’ve never had issues with the softness or suppleness of the fabric.

 

[ItalianStyle]

I used to live in an area with very hard water. If I line dried a shirt or a towel it would literally be as stiff as cardboard until I gave it a good shake...

 

[Dcr5468]

Line dry then toss in the dryer for 5 minutes on low heat. Best of both


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[never behind]

I put all of my shirts in the dryer, let them tumble for an hour on the no heat setting, and then hang them up to dry after that. I find them perfectly soft after ironing.

This is what I do as well and I have no issues.

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[Flanderian]

I've been machine washing and drying my shirts for over 50 years. They are neither bedraggled nor dingy, but rather bright, smooth and soft.

I experience little to no shrinkage tumble drying on medium heat. Of course, as I wear my shirts full, I suppose if there is any, it's of no significance. While I can appreciate the necessity that shirts tumble dried must encounter more theoretical abrasion than those line dried, mine, if anything, only seem the better for it. But since I've got more shirts than I could wear out in how ever many days the Lord grants me, it's rather a moot point anyway.

The one bit of advice I would offer to the OP, and anyone else, irrespective of whether you line or tumble dry, use Downy Free liquid fabric softner. Makes a world of difference in feel, ease of ironing and even helps minimize wrinkling when wearing.

 

[richard warren]

Buy better shirts.

Dryer vs. line dry shouldn't matter.

This is just wrong.

 

[Shaver]

I've been machine washing and drying my shirts for over 50 years. They are neither bedraggled nor dingy, but rather bright, smooth and soft.

I experience little to no shrinkage tumble drying on medium heat. Of course, as I wear my shirts full, I suppose if there is any, it's of no significance. While I can appreciate the necessity that shirts tumble dried must encounter more theoretical abrasion than those line dried, mine, if anything, only seem the better for it. But since I've got more shirts than I could wear out in how ever many days the Lord grants me, it's rather a moot point anyway.

The one bit of advice I would offer to the OP, and anyone else, irrespective of whether you line or tumble dry, use Downy Free liquid fabric softner. Makes a world of difference in feel, ease of ironing and even helps minimize wrinkling when wearing.

"Some of the most harmful ingredients in dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener alike include benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic cancer), benzyl alcohol (an upper respiratory tract irritant), ethanol (linked to central nervous system disorders), limonene (a known carcinogen) and chloroform (a neurotoxin and carcinogen), among others." source Scientific American.

 

[SG_67]

This is just wrong.

Why? I'm not referring to life of the shirt, but the softness of the fabric should not be effected.

 

[Flanderian]

"Some of the most harmful ingredients in dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener alike include benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic cancer), benzyl alcohol (an upper respiratory tract irritant), ethanol (linked to central nervous system disorders), limonene (a known carcinogen) and chloroform (a neurotoxin and carcinogen), among others." source Scientific American.

My favorite ethanol link!

 

[Andy]

"Some of the most harmful ingredients in dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener alike include benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic cancer), benzyl alcohol (an upper respiratory tract irritant), ethanol (linked to central nervous system disorders), limonene (a known carcinogen) and chloroform (a neurotoxin and carcinogen), among others." source Scientific American.

Shaver:

Thanks, I'm going to stop eating and drinking these!

 

[Andy]

The fluff which accumulates in the filter of a dryer previously comprised the fibre of the cloth. One's garments deserve better treatment.

Also, "2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss" according to FEMA website.

That "fluff" is great for the compost pile! And you can buy long brushes to periodically clean out the vent.

I dry all my clothes for just a few minutes and then hang them up to dry.