The drying process plays a major role in determining the resilience and lifespan of your garment. Some fabrics tend to be more wear-and-tear resistant when line dried, while others are more durable and aren’t affected much even after being tumble dried.
A garment’s laundry label usually specifies whether the manufacturer recommends drying it in the washing machine drier or letting it air-dry naturally on clothing lines. It is best if you follow these instructions.
Let’s look at whether line dry or tumble dry is the better option for you.
Line Dry
Line drying involves hanging clothes on a traditional clothing line and leaving them to dry naturally after washing. And while line drying might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it sure has quite a few pros along with some cons.
Let’s go over some of them.
Pros
Clothing lines sound old school but can have plenty of advantages over tumble drying your laundry.
- Not using your washing machine dryer means you can reduce your electricity bill and save up on money.
- Line drying also increases the lifespan of your clothes as the dryer wears the fabric out over time.
- There are also fewer wrinkles on a garment when you line dry it, making them easier to fold, and you can even avoid ironing them.
Cons
Line drying your clothes also comes with certain drawbacks that you can avoid with the help of a dryer.
- Line drying takes quite a bit of time for the clothes to dry completely, and even then, the clothes might remain damp.
- Weather conditions also play a major role in line drying your laundry, and rainy or windy weather will end up making all your hardwork go to waste, ruining your freshly-cleaned clothes.
- Leaving your clothes out to dry, especially in very hot weather, can also cause the color to fade rapidly.
Tumble Drying
A tumble dryer automatically runs your freshly washed load into a dryer and dries it in a short amount of time using hot air.
Let’s look at some reasons why you should or shouldn’t invest in a tumble dryer.
Pros
A tumble dryer has certain benefits that may be of use to you.
- It is quick, and takes only 10 to 15 minutes for a load of clothes to be completely dried and ready to wear, making them extremely efficient if you’re running out of time.
- It also saves a lot of effort compared to line drying as everything is done automatically, and there’s no need to hang every garment one by one to dry.
- It is ideal for a small living space where you can’t put a clothing line or hang up your clothes to dry.
Cons
Tumble dryers also come with certain disadvantages that you may consider before buying one.
- It is expensive; not only is it costly to buy and maintain a tumble dryer, but it also adds to your monthly electricity bill.
- It reduces the lifespan of your garments as tumble drying can wear out fibers much quicker.
- Delicate clothes require more care when washing and drying, and a tumble dryer can end up ruining them.
Our Recommendation
If you’re searching for advice regarding whether you should line dry or tumble dry your clothes, we recommend evaluating your budget, time, and garment fabrics before coming to a decision.
At Washup, we offer both line drying and tumble drying services for your garments, bedding, and bath wear. We know exactly which fabrics and clothes need to be line dried and which ones must be tumble-dried to ensure optimal results.
Get in touch with us to place your order. We guarantee pickup from your doorstep and deliver your clean clothes back within 96 hours.
