LaundrySettings
Dryer setting

What dryer setting for towels?

Use medium to high heat for sturdy cotton towels. Use low heat for microfiber or heat-sensitive towels.

Heat
Medium to high heat for cotton, low heat for microfiber

Care-label caveats

  • Avoid fabric softener if absorbency matters.
  • Wash microfiber towels separately and dry them on low heat.
  • Keep new, dark, or brightly colored towels away from whites until excess dye stops bleeding.
  • Use the warmest water allowed by the care label when cleaning heavily soiled towels.

Full washer and dryer guide for towels