Origin
- The Eco Dryer Balls are handmade by women and people with disabilities in Nepal. These women hand felt the balls for fair wages, and in ethical working conditions. The living conditions in Nepal can be harsh, but are even harder for women, and even moreso for people with disabilities. Friendsheep partners with the ESPA (Ecosystem services for Poverty Alleviation) in Kathmandu to empower and assist women with disabilities through training and employment opportunities
Materials
- 100% Organic New Zealand Wool
End of Life
- Compostable
Certifications
- Friendsheep Wool utilizes organic, Leaping Bunny certified crulety free New Zealand wool
- All products are made via Fair Trade labor practices by Nepalese artisans
- Friendsheep Wool is a member of 1% for the Planet, far exceeding the required donations by giving around 20% of proceeds to environmental and social organizations
Earth Friendly Features
- Dryer balls can reduce drying times by 20-40% depending on the size of the load
- Can be reused for 1000+ loads, unlike dryer sheets!
- Completely chemical-free, plastic-free, unscented, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic
- The Eco Dryer Balls take the place of dryer sheets and liquid fabric softeners that are typically full of chemicals
Packaging
- Balls are packaged in hand printed, organic cotton bag
- Ships in plastic free packaging that is recyclable and compostable
Made Without
- Plastic free!
- Chemical free
Additional Features
- Effortlessly softens and fluffs your laundry
- Reduces drying time by up to 20-40% depending on the size of the load
- Minimizes wrinkles and static cling
- Prevents your laundry from twisting and balling up
- Completely chemical-free, plastic-free, unscented, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic
- Comes in lovely and hand printed organic storage bag
Returns
- Unused, undamaged items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days
Shipping Info
- Ships same business day!
Friendsheep Wool
Friendsheep Wool’s earth friendly products are handmade with love. With materials like organic, cruelty-free certified New Zealand wool, eco-friendly azo-free dyes, and organic cotton, you can always trust their products are minimizing environmental impact. Hand-made and hand-printed by artisans in Nepal, Friendsheep Wool empowers disadvantaged women and those with disabilities to strive for better lives. They’ll also plant a tree for every product sold and donate a portion of their proceeds to environmental nonprofits trying to make the earth a better place.
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Sue C (verified owner) –
I have been wanting to try these for a while and finally bought them. So far I am pleased with the results. Drying time seems to be reduced and most clothes come out static free. However fleece items have some static issues. I am still glad I bought them!
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karenchavezg (verified owner) –
Decided on these to reduce drying time and energy use. I’ve noticed mild results, nothing crazy, but it does help with larger loads to avoid tangling and random humid patches after the cycle is over.
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janicotremi (verified owner) –
I really like the idea of this product, but the balls do have a strong smell to them. I have read that you can add essential oils to them, but I have not yet tried that. Overall I am happy with them, and hopefully the essential oils work!
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weikelam14 (verified owner) –
I absolutely LOVE using the balls. I have noticed a slight odor but it goes away if you put essential oil on the dryer balls. Ultimately the benefits outweigh this one negative and I am so glad I switched!
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Shelly Shapiro (verified owner) –
These dryer balls arrived with a strong, sweet, candy-like odor that is pretty offensive. Fortunately, they do not seem to transfer that odor to laundry, and after a few uses, the odor is finally going away. Other than that, they perform like other wool dryer balls I have tried in the past.
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as19952010 (verified owner) –
I love using these things! I wish I had known about them years ago. Depending on load size and type of clothing, they reduce drying time anywhere from 25 to 50% and leave my clothes feeling soft. I haven’t really noticed a reduction in static cling though, which is unfortunate, but it’s only a problem for a handful of my garments. I’ve used these about 30 times and they still look like they did when I first got them. Supposedly I have ~970 more uses out of them. After that, they will be much welcomed in my compost bin.
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Marilyn (verified owner) –
My towels used to take 2 hours to dry, but with all 6 balls in the dryer with them it only takes an hour. Cut my laundry time tremendously. I haven’t scented them yet, but I’m excited to. I’m trying to get my mom into it. They didn’t fuzz when I used them, so that was nice too!
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