Dryer setting
What dryer setting for white clothes?
Use medium heat for sturdy white cottons and low heat for synthetics, elastics, and shrink-prone garments.
Reviewed June 10, 2026
Heat
Medium heat, or low heat for synthetics and elastics
Care-label caveats
- Sort whites from dark or bright colors before washing.
- Use chlorine bleach only when the fabric care label and product label both allow it.
- Treat stains before drying; dryer heat can set some stains.
- Elastic, spandex, prints, and delicate trim can be damaged by hot water or high dryer heat.
FAQ
What dryer setting should I use for white clothes?
Use medium heat for sturdy white cottons and low heat for synthetics, elastics, and shrink-prone garments.
What temperature should I dry white clothes at?
Use medium heat, or low heat for synthetics and elastics. When the care label shows a different drying limit, follow the label.