Why Do Clothes Feel Stiff When Air Dried But Soft Coming From the Dryer?

Why Do Clothes Feel Stiff When Air Dried But Soft Coming From the Dryer?

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Physics, Science, Chemistry, Biology

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The video explores the differences between air drying and tumble drying clothes. It explains how cellulose fibers in clothing absorb water and how drying methods affect the texture of fabrics. Air drying is more environmentally friendly but can leave clothes feeling rough, while tumble drying is faster and leaves clothes softer. Tips are provided to reduce the crunchy feel of air-dried clothes, such as using less detergent and shaking clothes before hanging.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How can you reduce the scratchy feel of air-dried fabrics?

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Describe a method to combine the benefits of both air drying and tumble drying.

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