Drying time on a line versus in a tumble dryer

Short answer: Bamboo fabric dries in three to six hours on an indoor line and in twenty to forty minutes in a dryer on low heat.

What controls drying time

Air humidity, air circulation and how hard the laundry was spun. A hard spin removes more water and halves the drying time, but it also wears the fabric more.

Line or rack

Hang the garments with air between them and turn them halfway through. A rack in a room with an open window dries faster than a closed bathroom. See bamboo t-shirts for men.

The combination that works best

Dry on a line until slightly damp and give it ten minutes in the dryer on cold. That gives soft fabric with no heat damage and no long drying cycle. See bamboo towels and bamboo bedding.

Frequently asked questions

Why does line drying leave laundry stiff

Because the fibres are not moved. Ten minutes in the dryer afterwards softens them again.

Does bamboo viscose dry faster than cotton

Yes, slightly. It releases moisture to the air more quickly.

Can you dry indoors without moisture problems

Yes, if you ventilate. Otherwise the moisture collects in the room.