Episode 343
Why does line drying make clothes rough?
Clothes dried on a washing line can end up crunchy and stiff. Why does this happen?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
September 11, 20163m 49s
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Show Notes
Kevin got in touch ask why clothes dried on a washing line can end up feeling rough, crunchy and stiff... To find out, our Laura Brooks contacted Neil Lant at the Fabric and Home Care research and development division of Proctor and Gamble, who make Lenor fabric softener. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
line dryingcrunchy clothescellulose fibreshydrogen bondingwashingneil lant