Drying
Always check the care label to see whether a garment can be tumble dried. When tumble drying the following is recommended:
Cotton Garments | 50-100 minutes
Cotton Polyester | 35-55 minutes
Heavy Synthetics | 45-65 minutes
Light Synthetics | 30-40 minutes
In cases where tumble drying is not appropriate, there will often be alternative drying methods suggested such as dry flat or drip dry.
Do not tumble dry
Dry Flat – Re-shape Whilst Damp
Drip dry
- Re-shape whilst damp, by gathering the hem in one hand, holding the shoulders in the other and pulling back into shape.
- When line drying shirts or jackets, always hang from the tail.
- When line drying knitted garments, always fold over the line and position pegs at the under arm.
- When line drying trousers or skirts, always hang from the waist.
- Do not leave clothes exposed to the sun after they have dried.
- Avoid drying garments on radiators or in intense heat as this could distort the shape.