Silly Laundry Question

[switch842]

I have several sweaters and t-shirts that are just plain 100% cotton that the laundering instructions are hand wash/gentle cycle and then lay flat to dry. My question is - would it be so horrible to put them int he dryer on low temperature to dry? Because otherwise I've got a dozen tops hanging all over everything and then I have to iron them and ironing t-shirts is a bit ridiculous to me. They're plain. There's no decoration on them. Is it a shrinkage issue since they're 100% cotton?

Comments

[regann]

It is definitely a shrinkage issue. If your cotton garments get hot, they shrink. Your nice long pieces will get shorter and wider, which I don't want. If your dryer has a cool setting, they should be okay. But I personally do not risk it.

/daughter of a textile worker

[switch842.livejournal.com]

Got it. Thanks so much! :-)

Guess there's a lot of ironing in my future....

[regann]

Have you considered getting a hand steamer? I have several cotton dresses and I am allergic to ironing. It's the only way I get the wrinkles out of stuff. You can get one for about $30.

[switch842.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking about it. I need to make a trip to Bed Bath & Beyond next week. I may see what they have.

[djfavorite.livejournal.com]

Ok, I'm a lazy washer.... I throw everything in the wash (even those that say hand wash only) The only things I don't throw into the wash are things that say 'dry clean only'. Then most will be dried normally, but there are some I'll put on the 'delicate' or 'air fluff' setting. (low or no heat)