Most facilities use commercial dryers. Bringing clothes that are not dryer-safe will cause them to shrink, lose their shape, and get damaged quickly, rendering your thoughtful gift unusable sooner. Always check that clothes you give as gifts for Respect for the Aged Day are labeled "dryer-safe."
How to determine
The basic rule is to check the tumble dryer (OK) mark on the care label. Polyester, cotton blends, and acrylic are relatively tumble dryable, while wool, silk, and rayon require caution. Setagaya Care offers a wide selection of tumble-dryer-safe clothing designed for use in care facilities.
"Previously, we were troubled by complaints from facilities that the clothes would shrink in the dryer. Since switching to Setagaya Caregiving clothes, those kinds of problems have completely disappeared." (From a customer's testimonial)
Recommended clothing (all dryer safe)
The front-opening long-sleeved shirt (sa3585) is a highly durable garment that can withstand repeated use in the dryer. Please also consider the crinkled pintuck blouse (sa3670), the collared brushed-back cardigan (sa3650), the mellow frill long-sleeved T-shirt (sa3720), and the smooth turtleneck top (sa3710).
Consult with a care concierge.
