Can you tumble dry a wet suit?

[oyly]

Has anyone tried tumble drying their wet suit? What was the result? I worry that I will damage the materials or shrink it... :confused4

 

[The Kraken]

Yep.

the K

 

[IXΘYΣ]

Don't!
You can melt the neoprene, not only ruining the wetsuit but the dryer as well.

 

[joystershell]

Why would you want to? It wouldn't be wet anymore?

But seriously, on those rare occasions that I do wash my wetsuits, I will toss them in the dryer, for a few moments only, on low to no heat, just to get the excess water out before hanging them up.

But no, I do NOT iron them!

 

[Bryan]

I starch mine

 

[keruxts]

I have....just turn the heat off. Dries much faster than air drying in my garage.

 

[300bar]

Only if you can turn the heat off.
Had a customer in early this year,she came in with a lumb of rubber
when i asked what the **** she did,she said she gave it a quickdry(aka hot) in the dryer

 

[dave4868]

What's the hurry? Do you live in a humid climate? Worried about mold?

I'd probably forget to set the dryer temp low enough....

You could try hanging your wetsuit in front of a couple of fans.

That would be idiot-proof enough for me....

Dave C

 

[dkatchalov]

Only if you can turn the heat off.
Had a customer in early this year,she came in with a lumb of rubber
when i asked what the **** she did,she said she gave it a quickdry(aka hot) in the dryer

That is too funny

Is stupidity covered under warranty?!

 

[ShakaZulu]

I send mine to the dry cleaners....