Actually, I then saw a pair for sale, and rubbed them a bit through the plastic. They do look like large spiky Superballs which probably do aerate your clothes enough to somewhat reduce the drying time. I'm not sure about _25%_ though. It probably does also somewhat reduce wrinkling and static. At the price you probably won't lose money on them, but I can't imagine them really making your dry take a full 25% less time.

Posted by: Gabrielle Taylor | October 27, 2006 5:47 AM

Yes, they work to keep clothes dry, though perhaps not 25% faster. Maybe a little faster, like 10 minutes faster to an hour-long load. They don't, however, stop static cling, so I only use them with towels or all-cotton loads. I am also a little afraid that they might cause more wear to clothes than usual drying. Right now, I use them just with towels and sheets, and I'm pretty happy with that.

Posted by: Karen | October 31, 2006 6:03 AM

Here's a better idea: sell your dryer. Your electricity bills will go down enormously, and your clothes will last much longer. Plus drying clothes on a rack in a room is a natural humidifier.

Posted by: Cindy | November 3, 2006 6:02 PM

why do people need driers? those old-fashioned airing racks can go right up to the ceiling, well out of the way, and easily take a whole load.

Posted by: anna | November 17, 2006 4:36 PM

Why wear clothes at all? Clothes are a product of the man. Nature intended us to be naked. Don't just burn your bras, burn all your clothes! Maybe you'll get a neat high off of the smoke. Wars have been fought over differences in dress. NO BLOOD FOR COTTON! By wearing clothes, you're just furthering the neo-conservative agenda. Imagine how warmer you're making the Earth's temperature by wearing clothes. If we were all naked, the ice caps wouldn't be melting. Save the earth, be a nudist.

Posted by: Happy Hippy | April 30, 2007 12:23 AM