LaundrySettings

Dryer settings by item

Pick an item to see the recommended heat level.

Bedding and bulky items

bedding

Low or medium heat; bulky or bedding cycle for large items if available

sheets

Low to medium heat

a comforter

Low heat, air fluff, or air dry

blankets

Low heat or air dry

pillows

Low heat or air dry until completely dry

a mattress protector

Low heat or air dry; air dry vinyl-backed protectors

Everyday cotton

towels

Medium to high heat for cotton, low heat for microfiber

jeans

Low heat or air dry

white clothes

Medium heat, or low heat for synthetics and elastics

baby clothes

Low or medium heat

Delicate or heat-sensitive

shoes and sneakers

Air dry

bath mats

Low heat or air dry

small rugs

Air dry or low heat if the label allows

Air fluff / no heat

Air fluff tumbles without heated air. It is useful for label-approved comforters, pillows, blankets, and heat-sensitive items, but thick fill still must be checked and dried completely.

See air-fluff guidance for bedding