Tumble drying cycling gear

[Ming the Merciless]

Decent cycle kit should be virtually dry when it comes out the wash. Polyamide and polyester absorb very little water, especially the former.

 

[Alex321]

Swap you for a drying cupboard where your gear goes in with people's 'not washed enough' BO smelly kit. Don't mention the towels

Would that be sufficient to dry the kit by the end of the day if you wash it in the shower first?

We are moving office in March, and while the new office is better in some ways for cycling (indoor bike parking, bike maintenance station, 5 showers instead of 1), we aren't sure yet whether we'll be able to keep the tumble dryer.

 

[presta]

I don't tumble dry clothes at all. They shrink.

All I would add to what everyone else has said is that every time you put your clothes, any clothes, through the wash cycle, you're wearing them and I don't mean on-your-body wearing.

Clothes that don't go in the dryer last longer.

If anyone doubts this, have a look at all the ground fibres that come out of the machine:

 

[Webbo2]

I occasionally tumble dry cycling gear if it’s too wet to dry it outside or there’s stuff on the clothes horse. I usually don’t do my bib shorts or merino wool base layers although I some that say they are fine to do so. As for presta‘s post above about ground fibres there is virtually no fibres in the filter when I use ours.
I wonder if he’s putting his through the mincer by mistake.😉

 

[craigwend]

I occasionally tumble dry cycling gear if it’s too wet to dry it outside or there’s stuff on the clothes horse. I usually don’t do my bib shorts or merino wool base layers although I some that say they are fine to do so. As for presta‘s post above about ground fibres there is virtually no fibres in the filter when I use ours.
I wonder if he’s putting his through the mincer by mistake.😉

My merino base layers, beanie and neck warmer / snood things have all sneaked into the drier when Ive not been in charge and all been okay...
Thicker merino tends to shrink most in my experience, this without tumble drying, even at low temperatures...

 

[Webbo2]

My merino base layers, beanie and neck warmer / snood things have all sneaked into the drier when Ive not been in charge and all been okay...
Thicker merino tends to shrink most in my experience, this without tumble drying, even at low temperatures...

I’ve got a M&S base layer or jumper which is pretty thick and was advertised as being tumble drier friendly.

 

[craigwend]

I’ve got a M&S base layer or jumper which is pretty thick and was advertised as being tumble drier friendly.

Was it / is it?

 

[mustang1]

You work in a launderette?

Yeah, like the one in Breaking Bad.

 

[mustang1]

All the time in the past. No disasters.

The label means nothing more than the manufacturer has not gone to the time or expense of testing in that manner, so its an arse covering label. Ditto "dry clean only" labels.

But then if the manufacturer has tested it, and deemed the clothes unsuitable for tumble drying, then what should the label say apart from "don't tumble dry"?

 

[Webbo2]

Was it / is it?

I’ve only worn it once for an hour so I’ve never washed it. I’m now thinking if it’s cold enough to wear on my bike I won’t be riding.🤣🤣
However it might be good for a “ The lady love Milk Tray “ look.

 

[Drago]

All I would add to what everyone else has said is that every time you put your clothes, any clothes, through the wash cycle, you're wearing them and I don't mean on-your-body wearing.

Ans the artificial fibres thus released are a significant contributors to microplastic pollution.