How to dry a duvet cover in the tumble dryer?

The choice of program depends on the material of your duvet cover. We recommend opting for a moderate temperature cycle for a cotton cover. Air drying is preferable for linen, percale, or cotton gauze models, although it is possible to tumble dry them.

To avoid wrinkles, use a low-temperature program. You can refer to the pre-set cycles on your dryer, which usually offer “cotton drying” or “synthetic drying” modes. If you have a silk duvet cover, note that tumble drying is strongly discouraged. Don’t worry: it’s a light material that will dry quickly outdoors; just be careful not to expose it to the sun to prevent discoloration.

When you put your duvet cover in the tumble dryer, expect a minimum drying time of 30 minutes, although several hours are generally necessary for optimal drying. You can speed up the process by using a drying ball that helps absorb moisture.

If you have a cotton model and need your duvet cover quickly, perform a double spin cycle to reduce drying time.

You have probably noticed: it is common for your duvet cover to come out of the dryer balled up due to heat and moisture. To avoid this inconvenience, we first advise you not to overload your dryer and to put only your bedding set inside.

There are several tricks to limit the laundry ball effect: you can close the opening of your cover, fold it onto itself, or, as surprising as it may seem, place a tennis ball in the drum.

As mentioned, drying a duvet cover in the tumble dryer usually takes one or more hours. If you hang your laundry outside, on your balcony or in your garden, it will take at least a few hours or even a day for your duvet cover to be completely dry. Lightweight fabrics like cotton, linen, percale, or silk dry quickly, unlike thicker textiles like flannel.

If you dry your laundry indoors, place your drying rack in a well-ventilated room; if possible, avoid hanging your bedding in a bathroom because the ambient humidity can lengthen drying time. It is possible to use a dehumidifier to counter this problem. Moreover, even if tempting, we advise against placing your duvet cover on or near a radiator as it tends to damage the fabric fibers and poses a fire risk. Before carefully storing your cotton or percale cotton duvet cover in a cool, dry place, we recommend ironing it at a moderate heat.

If you wish, you can also iron your percale washed, linen, or double gauze cotton bedding, but this is optional. For silk, ideally dry your cover while still damp and choose a low temperature. Your bedding is now ready for its next use!