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Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer?
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 2013-12-12 7:49 AM |
 434  |  Subject: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? |
| 2013-12-12 7:50 AM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
| 434 | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? I was thinking about the non-compression ones (race shirts). I usually hang dry them with my other stuff; just wondering. |
| 2013-12-12 7:50 AM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
Member 522  Saint Paul, MN | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? I throw mine in the dryer. |
| 2013-12-12 7:57 AM in reply to: jlruhnke |
Expert 1121 Menomonee Falls, WI | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? We dry the heck out of them in the dryer with no issues. They don't seem to shrink and don't seem to fall apart from drying. |
| 2013-12-12 7:59 AM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
Extreme Veteran 1986 Cypress, TX | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? Been putting mine in the dryer for years. I have shirts that have been in the dryer hundreds of times and they're fine. Don't put trisuits, tri shorts, tri tops, bike shorts, etc. in the dryer. That's no good. |
| 2013-12-12 8:24 AM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
Champion 7036  Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? I hang dry all of my workout gear. I've read that the heat of the dryer can bake in the smell, plus they seem to last longer (just my n=1 observation). Mark |
| 2013-12-12 9:22 AM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
Member 1083 | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? The magic wicking ability of the tech fabrics is supposed to not work if you put them in the dryer. I read it on a label so it must be true (smirk). So I hang mine but who knows if it's worth the added time or not. |
| 2013-12-12 9:25 AM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
Veteran 1384 Panama City, FL | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? I hope so. Been doing mine for years. |
| 2013-12-12 9:26 AM in reply to: GMAN 19030 |
Veteran 1384 Panama City, FL | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? Originally posted by GMAN 19030 Been putting mine in the dryer for years. I have shirts that have been in the dryer hundreds of times and they're fine. Don't put trisuits, tri shorts, tri tops, bike shorts, etc. in the dryer. That's no good. AGREE X 2 ^^ |
| 2013-12-12 12:56 PM in reply to: taylorz13 |
Extreme Veteran 737 | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? I've been told that drying them bakes in the smell and I've been told that line-drying them leaves smell-producing bacteria in place, so either way you stink. I dirty at least seven shirts a week, plus assorted socks, shorts, sweats, etc; it's far more convenient for me to put that stuff through the dryer, so I do. I have race shirts that have likely seen >150 washes and they still haven't fallen apart. Even if they do fall apart, how many times do you need to relive the glory of the 2007 Stinky Wizzleteats Sprint Triathlon? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0V4TZAyd8I |
| 2013-12-12 12:58 PM in reply to: mrheathen |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? I throw all my stuff in the dryer |
| 2013-12-12 1:02 PM in reply to: miamiamy |
Master 6595 Rio Rancho, NM | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? Originally posted by miamiamy The magic wicking ability of the tech fabrics is supposed to not work if you put them in the dryer. I read it on a label so it must be true (smirk). So I hang mine but who knows if it's worth the added time or not. This is what I've read as well so I hang mine to dry. |
| 2013-12-12 1:46 PM in reply to: rrrunner |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? Yeah, I used to throw all of mine in the dryer but they started to smell REALLY bad. So, line drying has really helped with that. |
| 2013-12-12 1:50 PM in reply to: miamiamy |
| 41 | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? Originally posted by miamiamy The magic wicking ability of the tech fabrics is supposed to not work if you put them in the dryer. I read it on a label so it must be true (smirk). So I hang mine but who knows if it's worth the added time or not. I always heard/read that it was fabric softener that ruined the wicking properties, not specifically the dryer. I never found the dryer to hurt the performance but I have found it takes longer for the "perma-funk" to set in if I don't use the dryer. So I hang to dry |
| 2013-12-12 2:41 PM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? Yes, but you need to assist since they can not go in on their own power. |
| 2013-12-12 3:23 PM in reply to: 1stTimeTri |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? Yes, it's the softener that's a problem - not the drying. I put mine on the delicate cycle and they turn out great. I also haven't seen a difference in odor retention between dried things and not dried things. Not letting clothes fester too long, and using Tide w/Febreeze, really helps. |
| 2013-12-12 7:29 PM in reply to: jbrookscga78 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Can tech t-shirts go in the dryer? I have washed and dried ALL of my stuff for nearly 10 years. Never had a break down in material or a smell set it. I do try to wash my gear in a separate (smaller) load. This seems to help with the funk. |
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