Bumble bee design Tumble dryer balls made from waste and felted wool.

We are living in difficult times with high daily costs. If you rely on your tumble dryer to keep your laundry under control, you may find these tumble dryer balls an asset. Pop them in with your clothes and bedding and they will speed up the drying process and so save you money. They do this by absorbing some of the moisture from your laundry as well as creating a better environment for hot air to circulate by opening up spaces between the items. They also smooth out creases and soften towels. These balls can be used over and over again, are plastic free and won't release any toxic chemicals into your dryer. When they reach the end of their useful life you can put them in your compost bin. This won't be for a long time … I've been using mine for nearly 5 years and they are as good as new. This listing is for a set of balls decorated to look a little like bumble bees – cheerful characters to help dry your washing. Choose whether you want a set of three or four. They are made mainly from a wool ball base which has been decorated using scraps of wool or fleece and a needle felting technique. They have been washed in the machine which causes the ball to shrink and felt together, becoming firm. They won't unravel. They come with a drawstring storage bag made from a lovely sunflower fabric. Each set of balls is unique and balls may vary in size as they shrink at different rates. I will send this parcel using Royal Mail second class delivery unless you choose an alternative. I may use recycled packaging.