What dryer setting for bed sheets?
Tumble dry most bed sheets on low or medium heat. Remove them promptly to reduce wrinkles and avoid high heat on shrink-prone fabrics.
Reviewed August 10, 2026
Bed sheets dryer settings by material
For most bed sheets, low or medium heat is the best balance. The fabric determines which one to choose.
Keep sheets from tangling and wrinkling
Shake sheets open before loading, dry them separately from towels and small garments, and leave enough room for the fabric to tumble.
Use the lowest heat that finishes the load, then remove sheets as soon as the cycle ends. High heat can shrink cotton and linen and can set wrinkles in synthetics.
Care-label caveats
- Always follow the care label for fiber content and drying limits.
- Use delicate or hand wash settings for silk, fine linen, lace, or fragile trim.
- Do not overload the washer; sheets need room to rinse and spin.
- High heat can shrink cotton and linen blends.
FAQ
What dryer setting should I use for sheets?
Tumble dry most bed sheets on low or medium heat. Remove them promptly to reduce wrinkles and avoid high heat on shrink-prone fabrics.
What temperature should I dry sheets at?
Use low to medium heat. When the care label shows a different drying limit, follow the label.
What temperature should I dry bed sheets at?
Use low heat for linen, microfiber, synthetics, and shrink-prone sheets. Medium heat is usually suitable for sturdy cotton when its care label allows it.
Are sheets delicates in the dryer?
Most cotton sheets are not delicates, but silk, fine linen, lace, fragile trim, and some specialty finishes need delicate, no-heat, or air-dry care.