Friendsheep Wool Dryer Balls, Organic Reusable Fabric Softener Alternative for Laundry, Handmade, Fair Trade, Hypoallergenic, Eco-Friendly, Plastic-Free (6 Pack XL – Sheep Flock of Friends)

I love these dryer balls! They do everything they say they do. These dryer balls dry the laundry much faster than without them. I would say probably 20 minutes faster, and they don't need to go back in again. I love that they are organic and reusable. I also love that it reduces wrinkles and static cling. I haven't used any essential oils on them yet, but I like that I have the option. The only thing I don't like about these is the noise they make in the dryer. It's loud. But for how much faster things dry, and all the other benefits, its worth it. I would definitely recommend!

The penguins are as cute as the picture, they are the perfect size, and they keep my laundry from getting tangled and creased in the dryer, and there is no scent that I can smell on my clothing, etc. No fabric softener product needed, drying time is shorter, no more wrinkles, no static cling, etc.

These are so cute and easy to use. They do a great job of helping my clothes dry more quickly than before. I used to have to run the dryer twice before everything was dry and with these I can run it once. My clothes come out soft. They don't make any additional noise in the dryer and seem to be a great quality. Love that they'll pay for themselves many times over since I don't have to buy dryer sheets.

I had been meaning to buy wool dryer balls for a while. I am definitely still a big fan of dryer sheets for most loads but don't like to use them for my toddler's laundry because of perfume sensitivity issues, and her clothes were getting so static-y and rough. And obviously dryer sheets aren't great for towels. I was kind of hesitant to buy the Friendsheep ones because they are noticeably more expensive than some of the cheaper brands...but they are just so cute! And I certainly appreciate the lengths the company goes to to make sure they're ethically sourced. I can't speak to whether they work better than other, cheaper brands, but they certainly work well. No linting, even on the first load (the instructions admit that there may be some linting the first time you use them and suggest using them with a load the same color as the balls), and a substantial decrease in static and increase in softness. I certainly have not noticed any sort of wet wool smell (I do not use them with essential oils because of the aforementioned perfume sensitivity issue). I did not notice a large decrease in drying time - I used them, as directed, with the moisture detection setting on my dryer, and it was maaaaaybe a few (2-3?) minutes shorter but nothing substantial like I have sometimes seen advertised - but my dryer is pretty new and already fairly energy-efficient. I admit I do find the bonking noise a little bit annoying (our laundry room is very poorly soundproofed) but I mean, they're dryer balls. That's kind of part of the description.

Does the job, very adorable, still trying to figure out what to name them

We thought these were super cute and used them quite a bit. I bought them a couple years ago. Our clothes didn’t dry quite as well with them and the clothes were definitely super staticky. I did like that they were an alternative to single use, chemical filled dryer sheets, but for practicality we switched back.

I've been using plastic dryer balls for a long while. I like the fun shapes they come in but after a year or two the nubs start coming off and they fall apart. Then I saw these. They cost a lot more than plastic and I wondered if they were worth it. I still don't know. They are cute - it's a small indulgence, but I'm not going to use plain dryer balls - the fun ones amuse me and we like to give them personalities - it makes the drudgery of laundry more fun. So, here's this band of penguins, I'll try them out. They're a bit heavier than plastic balls but the dryer doesn't mind. The clothes come out the same, I don't see any actual improvement in drying time or clothes fluffiness over plastic balls. Haven't had these as long as the plastic balls, so I can't say how long they'll last. The internet says 2-5 years, of course, the internet also says these will decrease drying time. Maybe they're more environmentally friendly, I haven't done the research so I don't know. I'm guessing the sheep wish you'd stick to plastic, or maybe they enjoy a good shave? Overall, we like these. They do a good job - the same as a plastic ball would do. Fluffy static free (unless it's polyester then good luck) clothes, no decrease in dryer time and fun characters to improve your laundry life. These would also be a cute hostess/wedding/birthday/whatever gift. UPDATE (Aug 2019 - about 1 year later) : I added pictures to show how well these are holding up. The cute penguins have come off some of them and partially worn off others but the dryer balls are still going strong. Meanwhile, several of my plastic dryer balls have fallen apart (yes, I love dryer balls) so I'll be sticking with wool from now on. I do wish they'd sew the characters on the dryer balls or something as I enjoy the bit of personality they add to the dryer balls.

Decided to try these to help bring down the cost of doing laundry. I have ultra sensitive skin so I was with free and clear laundry detergent and baking soda. I don’t use fabric softener because it says not to use it when using the dryer balls. I dry my clothes with the dryer balls until they’re almost dry and then I put a little essential oils on the stars and throw them back in for 5-10 minutes and my laundry smells great without the harsh chemicals from fabric softener and dryer sheets. They’re a little loud. The dryer balls come in a fabric bag with directions on how to use them. I definitely recommend. I love stars ⭐️ and the design is really cute. They say they last for 1000’s of loads and I’ve already done at least 30 loads and they’re still like new. They help stop static cling and they are natural organic cotton that you can use a natural essential oil on instead of synthetic scents in laundry products. Plus they’re better for the environment. I hope my review helps y’all!

Look at them huddling up. I skipped my usual laundry sheets to make way for the ladybugs for their first ride. They seem to do the job just as good. The instructions that came with them say the more balls you add, the faster your clothes dry. I live by myself and do the laundry roughly once a week. A family of three ladybugs seems to be just the right size for my purposes.

Le sto usando da poco ma sembrano davvero utili, i panni sono più morbidi... lasciano un leggero odore di pecora all’apertura dell’ascigatrice ma poi svanisce...

Interesting concept. Researched a few options and am glad I chose this one. It is worth the extra money - in our opinion. We don’t use it always as we still use our Bounce sheets, but have used them dependent upon what we are placing into the dryer (I.e. things which could use some “fluffing up” like down pillows).

I used a set myself, and made a present of the other two I purchased. Excellent result, everybody very satisfied: electricity saved, no more wrinkles, quick drying. The production chain is 100% eco-friendly (no plastic, tree-free paper only, natural dyes) And these people give work to almost 200 underprivileged and disabled women in Nepal. Worth the price!

Everybody in the house is also quite fond of my bees, they are so CUTE! They come in a really lovely reusable bag and the little paper pamphlet inside has really handy laundry instructions. A lil spensy, but worth the splurge. They’re just so cute, and they really do help cut down on drying time!