Have you heard of wool dryer balls? They might be one of my favourite wool items! We make our dryer balls from the clean waste wool from our mill (the wool that can’t be used to make yarn) and they are used in your clothes dryer as an alternative to single-use dryer sheets. They are the perfect gift idea, they are reusable, hypoallergenic, locally grown & made. and once you read all about how they work you will want to grab a pair for everyone in your life! (you can find them in the shop here)
How do wool dryer balls work?
Wool dryer balls bounce around in the dryer with your load of laundry. They bounce and move in between your garments and help keep them apart so they can dry faster. It allows the warm air to circulate better and reduces the drying time and thus the energy used. I recommend using no less than 2 dryer balls in a load of laundry, but you can use up to as many as 6 or 7!
Dryer Balls are hypoallergenic and reduce static
Wool has a high internal moisture content and this is what keeps the fibres from conducting static electricity. Without the static electricity we lave a low dirt and dust content. So wool dryer balls are hypoallergenic and reduce static in our clothes. They will work best with other natural fibres in your clothing (wool, cotton, linen, silk).
What are the Dryer Balls made of?
Our dryer balls are 100% natural wool. There is nothing synthetic in them. We use the clean carding waste wool from our wool mill - the smaller bits and pieces that cannot be carded into yarn - we reuse to make dryer balls. This helps our mill get closer to our goals of zero waste - and it keeps synthetic and single-use dryer sheets out of our landfills!
I want my clothes to have a scent after being washed & dryed
No problem, you can simply add a drop or two of essential oils to your dryer ball and it will transfer the scent to your clothing.
How long will my dryer balls last?
Dryer balls should last between 2-4 years depending on how often you use them. They may get a bit more ‘scraggly’ looking after a few years - but they will still function effectively. The best thing about them, is that once you no longer want to use them - you can throw them into your backyard compost pile and they will break down within 12 months - and return the carbon and nitrogen stored inside back to the soil!
How do I buy Wool Dryer Balls?
We keep them stocked in our farm store - you can check it out here.
