How long clothes take to dry indoors

Short answer: A thin layer takes four to eight hours, a thick one up to a day. The humidity in the room matters more than the temperature, and the space between garments matters most of all.

Humid air cannot take up more

If the room is already humid, evaporation almost stops. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Space between garments matters most

Two garments touching dry more slowly than four with air between them. See bamboo clothing for women.

Ventilation removes the moisture from the room

An open window for ten minutes moves the moisture out of the home. See bamboo underwear for women.

Spinning saves hours

A harder spin removes water you would otherwise wait to evaporate. See bamboo socks for women.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to dry clothes indoors?

Four to eight hours for a thin layer and up to a day for a thick one, depending on humidity.

What helps drying time most?

Space between garments and ventilating the room. Both matter more than the temperature.

Does a hard spin damage clothes?

Not for ordinary knitwear. For very thin garments a medium setting is gentler.