What types of clothes or fabrics cannot be tumble-dried?

[Humberto]

Does it makes sense to have a tumble-dryer?

[abzo]

If you like having things tumble dried, yes.

[MickeyD]

Virtually any clothes can be tumble dried.

I'd not put my flamesuit or bulletproof vest or armour-plated anti-backstabbing coat in it though.

[Humberto]

Many clothing items specifically state that they are not to be tumble-dried. Is this a real issue or are the manufacturers simply protecting themselves?

[MickeyD]

Many clothing items specifically state that they are not to be tumble-dried. Is this a real issue or are the manufacturers simply protecting themselves?

Many garments contain artificial fibres that are prone to shrinking when exposed to heat.

[Humberto]

Many garments contain artificial fibres that are prone to shrinking when exposed to heat.

But then why did you say that virtually any clothing item can be tumble-dried?

[Sinbad]

But then why did you say that virtually any clothing item can be tumble-dried?

It can be. It just may not look the same afterwards

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Tumble driers are very useful in the winter, but can run up quite a bit of electricity costs.

[MickeyD]

Does it makes sense to have a tumble-dryer?

Yes, especially in our rainy season and if you have schoolkids...