Do Not Tumble Dry ?

[Miss E]

I just had a very similar dilemma. We bought a king bed and all new sheets. Splashed out at the sales and got 1200 thread count. Then I looked at the tag and they said no tumble drying

I'm someone who puts pretty much everything in the dryer all the time . So there was no way these weren't going in too. I do put them on low heat and so far they have been fine. So I tend to think if you do them on low you should be ok.

Also, I've found with things that have shrunk in the past (not sheets though), that if I wash them again and air dry them they go back to the original size. So I guess I'm thinking that if I do end up shrinking my sheets I may be able to resurrect them (might be wishful thinking though). HTH

[Cranky Kitten]

I'm another that sticks pretty well everything in the dryer, label advice or not

The only things I really wouldn't stick in there is anything wool based, cheap nylon or silk. Everything else is fair game as far as I'm concerned. Our king bed sheets and doona cover are a lovely 500 thread count cotton, went in on a hot cycle no problems at all. Just make sure your lint filters are clean before you start.

[Olive]

i hang my sheets/doona covers over doors!

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Thanks everyone, have hung them on the outside line in the yard, if the dogs go anywhere near them they are DEAD!
Not sure these would fit over my doors but it's worth a try.. means i would have to dust the tops of my doors firth though

[Jahzara]

In regards to fitted sheets - I think they say not to tumble dry cause it ruins the elastic

[Taurean]

I've always tumble dried all my sheets (when the weather is bad) since I got my dryer as a wedding gift 6 years ago. We haven't had a problem with them shrinking, not that I'm aware of anyway.

I mainly use our dryer for sheets and towels but also throw in the odd bit of clothing if it says it's fine to tumble dry.