How fast do these socks dry after being washed in a machine or by hand?
289630
Definitely faster than ordinary cotton socks however I didn't count hours....
289631
I've never timed it, but they dry quickly. I think within an hour - maybe sooner.
1923763
I only use dryer sheets, but I have cleaned the socks in my washer with detergent numerous times without any problems.
525666
They pretty much dry out over night. I just leave them in the washer until the next load goes in, and they hold up for at least three or four loads.
43194
I wash these socks (turn them inside out first) however, I wash them in cold water (that's how I wash everything now except for whites). As for the drying - I let them air dry while I get the rest of my washing and drying done and then put them in a low heat dryer when I'm done with everything else to dry the rest of the way.
1760614
I wash them in cold or lukewarm water (cotton will shrink otherwise) with regular detergent (cotton is tough, though) in the washer or by hand. Dry them in the dryer on low or hang to dry in shower.
87669
As noted in other answers... these socks do seem fairly quick to dry, but local conditions (high humidity due to weather) could determine whether the socks would dry completely overnight. Taking two pair to rotate is a good suggestion... also taking a small microfiber towel to roll the socks in (roll & squeeze socks after washing/rinsing to wick excess water from the socks) before setting out to dry would be a good idea. The Silver Drystat in the blend will retard odor as well as speed up the drying. If necessary the socks could be worn 2 days between washings easily without any fear of odor unless feet are prone to being very sweaty, or a person is engaged in athletic activities.
44334
I'm not affiliated with the manufacturers of all the various brands of compression socks, but a few pairs had instructions with them: never dry in the dryer. I wash mine in the washer on gentle with a smidge of blue Dawn---gets oils out. Then hang them or ly flat to dry. I started out washing them by and with Dawn in the sink, but that got old after a few weeks.
766628
These socks would probably not dry quickly after washed by hand because they are thick socks, but I don't know about the travel socks. Your best bet would be the fox river socks similar to these, just not the triathlon socks.
1757163
I was them in the machine in cold water and then allow them to dry naturally. Seems to work quite well!
267413
I don't know what you are supposed to do but I put them in a laundry bag in put them in the washing machine on cold. My washing machine doesn't have an agitator. They were pretty much dry after the spin cycle.
178859
As noted in other answers... these socks do seem fairly quick to dry, but local conditions (high humidity due to weather) could determine whether the socks would dry completely overnight. Taking two pair to rotate is a good suggestion... also taking a small microfiber towel to roll the socks in (roll & squeeze socks after washing/rinsing to wick excess water from the socks) before setting out to dry would be a good idea. The Silver Drystat in the blend will retard odor as well as speed up the drying. If necessary the socks could be worn 2 days between washings easily without any fear of odor unless feet are prone to being very sweaty, or a person is engaged in athletic activities. As noted in other answers... these socks do seem fairly quick to dry, but local conditions (high humidity due to weather) could determine whether the socks would dry completely overnight. Taking two pair to rotate is a good suggestion... also taking a small microfiber towel to roll the socks in (roll & squeeze socks after washing/rinsing to wick excess water from the socks) before setting out to dry would be a good idea. The Silver Drystat in the blend will retard odor as well as speed up the drying. If necessary the socks could be worn 2 days between washings easily without any fear of... » Read More As noted in other answers... these socks do seem fairly quick to dry, but local conditions (high humidity due to weather) could determine whether the socks would dry completely overnight. Taking two pair to rotate is a good suggestion... also taking a small microfiber towel to roll the socks in (roll & squeeze socks after washing/rinsing to wick excess water from the socks) before setting out to dry would be a good idea. The Silver Drystat in the blend will retard odor as well as speed up the drying. If necessary the socks could be worn 2 days between washings easily without any fear of odor unless feet are prone to being very sweaty, or a person is engaged in athletic activities. « Show Less
44333
You are supposed to wash them in cold water in the sink. Because we wear them so often we always just wash and dry with the rest of our clothes - our socks will wear out faster but it is necessary for our fast paced lives.
227197
The pair that accidentally went through my washing machine did not fare very well. I have reused several pairs a couple of times but after two or three uses they get grungy and seem to get loose to quickly. Overall I would say they are really disposable, but can be re-used once or twice in a pinch.
1969962
Agreed - hand wash and dry. I wouldn't use them frequently though, maybe just one more time.
2054482
These are slightly damp...but dry out in about 10-15 seconds. So...in my book...that is dry. these ones are pretty amazing!
1269644
It's basically a very snug, toeless sock... can be machine washed and dried. I wash in cold and dry in low heat. Also, I wear it over other socks so, I can wash it less often.
868382
I throw mine in the washing machine with the underwear, warm wash, gentle cycle. You're supposed to lay it flat to dry, but it holds a lot of water even after a gentle spin dry; so I put the whole load in the dryer for maybe 10 minutes on medium-low heat, to fluff it and let the other items absorb some of the moisture. Then when it's partially dry, I take it out and lay it flat. Seems to work well--after several months I have not yet seen any sign of aging from the dryer. Update: I've been using these for over a year now. The only change I've made is, I've gotten a drying rack; so instead of laying it flat when it's partially dry, I drape it over the rack. After a year, they're still soft, supple, and lie flat.