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.