Tumble drying and viscose towels, tips
Short answer: Towels in viscose can often tolerate the tumble dryer on low heat, but the label decides. High heat can make the fibres stiff and make the towel shrink or lose its shape. Here are tips for washing and drying, so the towels last and keep feeling soft.
Start with the care label
The care label tells you how hot you may wash and whether tumble drying is allowed. Follow it, even if you have used another temperature for cotton towels. Viscose can react differently to heat and wear. If the label is gone, choose a gentle cycle and low heat as a safe starting point.
Bamboo towels and the tumble dryer
If your towels are going in the tumble dryer, use low heat and take them out while they are still a little damp. Drying too hard can make the fibres stiff and make the towel shrink. Shake the towels out lightly before and after, and the terry becomes looser. If in doubt, air dry them when you can.
Washing without ruining the softness
Wash towels on their own, so zips and hooks from other clothes do not catch in the terry. Use a little detergent and skip fabric softener, which can leave a coating on the fibres and make the towels absorb less. Give them room in the drum, so the water can rinse through properly.
Air drying as an alternative
Air drying is the gentlest for viscose, but the towels can get a little stiff. Shake them well when they are dry, or put them briefly in the tumble dryer on low heat. Hang them on a line or a rack where the air can reach them. Avoid long direct sun, as colours can fade.
Bamboo towels and bedding
Many wash towels and bedding in the same period. If you look at bamboo towels together with bamboo bedding, remember that the two do not necessarily tolerate the same programme. Wash them separately and read the label on each, so neither is dried too hard.
When towels start to smell
A towel that smells has usually been damp for too long. Hang it to dry after each use and do not fold it while it is damp. Wash it more often and run an extra rinse without product. If you have a small bathroom without ventilation, air it out after use.
Lint and wear
The first washes can produce lint, because loose fibres come away. That is normal. Wash new towels on their own and empty the lint filter in the dryer often. If the towels keep shedding a lot or get pills, wash them on a gentler programme and avoid friction with other clothes.
A soft routine after the bath
After a bath many put on something soft, and a women's Bamboo Pajama Shirt can be a pleasant transition into the evening. It is about having a routine where towel and clothes feel alike. Make sure the towel is dry when you need it next time, so it absorbs properly.
Frequently asked questions
Can viscose towels go in the tumble dryer
It depends on the care label. Many tolerate low heat, but high heat can make the fibres stiff and make the towel shrink. Take them out slightly damp and follow the label.
Why do my towels get stiff
Often from drying too hard, fabric softener or detergent residue. Use low heat, skip fabric softener and run an extra rinse without product. Shake them well when they are dry.
Should I wash towels on their own
Yes, that is a good idea. That way zips and hooks do not catch in the terry, and you can choose a programme that suits the towels.
