Friendsheep Wool Dryer Balls, Organic Reusable Fabric Softener Alternative for Laundry, Handmade, Fair Trade, Hypoallergenic, Eco-Friendly, Plastic-Free (6 Pack XL – Gray Sloth – Sloth Squad)
$42.00
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Wool Dryer Balls for Laundry: Reusable wool balls naturally soften clothes, reduce wrinkles and static, and help cut drying time.
Handmade, Fair Trade, and Long Lasting: Hand crafted in Nepal from organic New Zealand wool—cruelty-free and reusable for 1000+ loads.
Eco-Friendly Alternative to Dryer Sheets: Replace wasteful single-use dryer sheets and softeners with safe, non-toxic, plastic-free wool balls.
Reduces Static and Pet Hair: Helps control static cling and naturally attracts pet hair and lint from clothing.
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12 reviews for Friendsheep Wool Dryer Balls, Organic Reusable Fabric Softener Alternative for Laundry, Handmade, Fair Trade, Hypoallergenic, Eco-Friendly, Plastic-Free (6 Pack XL – Gray Sloth – Sloth Squad)
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Gabby –
Cute and Effective!
I love these dryer balls! They do everything they say they do. These dryer balls dry the laundry much faster than without them. I would say probably 20 minutes faster, and they don’t need to go back in again. I love that they are organic and reusable. I also love that it reduces wrinkles and static cling. I haven’t used any essential oils on them yet, but I like that I have the option. The only thing I don’t like about these is the noise they make in the dryer. It’s loud. But for how much faster things dry, and all the other benefits, its worth it. I would definitely recommend!
Susan B. –
My clothes dry much faster!
These are so cute and easy to use. They do a great job of helping my clothes dry more quickly than before. I used to have to run the dryer twice before everything was dry and with these I can run it once. My clothes come out soft. They don’t make any additional noise in the dryer and seem to be a great quality. Love that they’ll pay for themselves many times over since I don’t have to buy dryer sheets.
Ryan Austin –
Exactly what I expected. They are perfect!
These work perfectly and they’re super cute! I love that they look like the soot sprites from Totoro.
Lanikai –
Works great and very cute!
These work very well! They spread around essential oils well. At first I was worried that the black color of the wool would stain clothes but that hasn’t happened at all. Very cute and highly recommend!
Jesi –
They do what they are supposed to!
I’m not sure why they are called XL. When I first learned about these years ago they were really hard to find. It was easier and more cost effective to make my own. I can’t seem to find them now and see these for sale everywhere. I purchased some from Grove Collaborative and they left lint all over everything. I hated them. My dog ended up stealing them for himself. I held off on buying new ones for years because I can’t seem to find ones that are as large as they are supposedly supposed to be. From what my research tells me they should be the size of a soft ball. These aren’t. They are the size of a baseball so I’m not sure what is extra large about them.Aside from that beef I have with the supposed size they do work well. I was worried about getting anything with color since half of our wardrobes are light or white in color. So far I see no color transfer at all. I’ve seen people complain about them smelling but I smell nothing. They definitely speed up the dry time. Typically my towels take 45 minutes to dry and I have a dryer that’s less than 2 years old. I do not use fabric softener on my towels. (You’re not supposed to at all anyhow, you can’t dry yourself with a towel that has had fabric softener on it, the water doesn’t absorb into the fabric.) Using these dryer balls my towels are dry in less than 30 minutes depending on the humidity. I use more than one set in my dryer too because I’m still wondering why they are so small.My only real issue with them is they get stuck in side my laundry quite often. I find them stuck in the sleeves of shirts in every load. When I made my own and made them the size of a soft ball they didn’t do that as often. It would only happen maybe every 3 or 4 loads. These get stuck in every single load I do. I have to be careful because when I’m removing the laundry sometimes they fall out onto the floor and my dog tries to take them. They do make great and safe dog balls but not for the price they are. (I do see on their website they sell seconds so you can use “ugly” balls in your laundry for less or give them to your dog to play with. I am excited to get some but they are currently sold out.)Lastly I really love that they are as eco friendly as they can be. Their packaging and bags are all plastic free. I’m not sure what the thing is on the end of the tie string, it looks like some kind of nut shell, very unique and neat looking!
R. Song –
Merry Band of Penguins Make Laundry Fun
I’ve been using plastic dryer balls for a long while. I like the fun shapes they come in but after a year or two the nubs start coming off and they fall apart. Then I saw these. They cost a lot more than plastic and I wondered if they were worth it. I still don’t know. They are cute – it’s a small indulgence, but I’m not going to use plain dryer balls – the fun ones amuse me and we like to give them personalities – it makes the drudgery of laundry more fun. So, here’s this band of penguins, I’ll try them out. They’re a bit heavier than plastic balls but the dryer doesn’t mind. The clothes come out the same, I don’t see any actual improvement in drying time or clothes fluffiness over plastic balls. Haven’t had these as long as the plastic balls, so I can’t say how long they’ll last. The internet says 2-5 years, of course, the internet also says these will decrease drying time. Maybe they’re more environmentally friendly, I haven’t done the research so I don’t know. I’m guessing the sheep wish you’d stick to plastic, or maybe they enjoy a good shave?Overall, we like these. They do a good job – the same as a plastic ball would do. Fluffy static free (unless it’s polyester then good luck) clothes, no decrease in dryer time and fun characters to improve your laundry life. These would also be a cute hostess/wedding/birthday/whatever gift.UPDATE (Aug 2019 – about 1 year later) : I added pictures to show how well these are holding up. The cute penguins have come off some of them and partially worn off others but the dryer balls are still going strong. Meanwhile, several of my plastic dryer balls have fallen apart (yes, I love dryer balls) so I’ll be sticking with wool from now on. I do wish they’d sew the characters on the dryer balls or something as I enjoy the bit of personality they add to the dryer balls.
F. Langer –
Cute Little Rascals
Cute little rascals (the ladybug style), just arrived in perfect condition. I thought that they would be soft and fluffy, but actually they’re firm and louder in the dryer than anticipated (not a big issue for me). But I wonder if there might be increased wear on the clothes and therefore an impact on longevity? I believe that manufacturers say no, especially if reduced time in the dryer is taken into consideration, but I wonder if there are any actual studies on the subject? Perhaps experience will tell. Anyway, I was so impressed by the increased softness of my old jeans that I ordered another three woolies for larger loads.
A FX –
Look at them huddling up.I skipped my usual laundry sheets to make way for the ladybugs for their first ride. They seem to do the job just as good.The instructions that came with them say the more balls you add, the faster your clothes dry. I live by myself and do the laundry roughly once a week. A family of three ladybugs seems to be just the right size for my purposes.
SILVIA –
Le sto usando da poco ma sembrano davvero utili, i panni sono più morbidi… lasciano un leggero odore di pecora all’apertura dell’ascigatrice ma poi svanisce…
CG –
Interesting concept. Researched a few options and am glad I chose this one. It is worth the extra money – in our opinion. We don’t use it always as we still use our Bounce sheets, but have used them dependent upon what we are placing into the dryer (I.e. things which could use some “fluffing up” like down pillows).
Amazon Customer –
I used a set myself, and made a present of the other two I purchased.Excellent result, everybody very satisfied: electricity saved, no more wrinkles, quick drying.The production chain is 100% eco-friendly (no plastic, tree-free paper only, natural dyes)And these people give work to almost 200 underprivileged and disabled women in Nepal. Worth the price!
Helena –
Everybody in the house is also quite fond of my bees, they are so CUTE!They come in a really lovely reusable bag and the little paper pamphlet inside has really handy laundry instructions.A lil spensy, but worth the splurge. They’re just so cute, and they really do help cut down on drying time!