Using your dryer less can save energy and make your clothes last longer.
While fresh-smelling laundry is one reason to consider air drying outdoors, experts say there are a, including saving energy and maintaining the quality of clothes, linens and towels.
Tumble drying can also cause fabrics to rub against each other and exposes them to heat, both of which experts say can wear textiles out more quickly. But sunlight could cause some materials to fade, says Sumit Mandal, an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University who specializes in textile science. He suggests drying laundry outdoors in shaded areas.
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