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Why the washing line gives stiff towels

Short answer: Because air movement does not touch the fibres while they dry. They lie down in the position they have,...

Why air drying takes the shape with it

Short answer: Because the garment hangs or lies still while the fibres contract. The shape it has at that moment is t...

How drying affects the fibres

Short answer: When water leaves the fibre, it contracts. If that happens quickly and under heat, the contraction is h...

The dots in the tumble drying symbol

Short answer: The dots in the circle show how hot you may tumble. One dot means low heat, two dots mean normal heat, ...

The square and drying

Short answer: The square covers everything about drying. A circle inside the square means tumble dryer, and lines ins...

Drying time and what governs it

Short answer: Drying time depends on how much water is left, how large a surface it can evaporate from, and how quick...

What residual moisture in percent means for drying time

Short answer: Residual moisture is the amount of water left in laundry after the spin cycle, measured as a percentage...