Fox & Friends
A clever fox and a mixed woodland crew. Our most-loved set.
Laundry with character
The World’s Cutest Dryer Balls. And they actually work.
Hand-felted from 100% New Zealand wool. They soften laundry naturally and replace dryer sheets for up to 1,000 loads, with no added chemicals, fragrances or coatings.
- 100% New Zealand wool
- Handmade by women artisans
- Up to 1,000 loads
Meet the Heroes
Pick your crew
Choose animal characters or plain white. Every set has six XL wool dryer balls, and they all work the same way.
Kitty & Friends
Black, white and grey cats with very serious laundry faces.
Penguin & Friends
Penguins lead a friendly mixed crew. A long-time favourite.
Plain White
All the wool, none of the faces. Quietly does the job.
Whimsicat & Friends
Playful cats in sunny yellows, soft greys and a touch of pink.
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Why wool
Cute gets you to look. Wool is why you stay.
Softer laundry, naturally
Wool tumbles between your clothes and softens them as they dry. No liquid softener needed.
Goodbye, dryer sheets
One set replaces disposable dryer sheets for up to 1,000 loads. Less waste, fewer boxes to buy.
Helps calm the static
Wool helps reduce static cling and wrinkles, so laundry comes out easier to fold.
Helps cut drying time
By keeping clothes apart, the balls let warm air move through the load. How much depends on your dryer and load.
How it works
Three steps. No instructions needed. (But here they are.)
Toss them in
Add 3 to 6 balls to a small or medium load of wet laundry. For big loads, use all 6.
Dry as normal
Run your dryer as usual. The Heroes bounce around and keep your clothes from clumping.
Leave them there
They stay in the dryer, ready for the next load. Nothing to refill, nothing to throw away.
Made by hand
Every face is a little bit different
Each Wooly Hero is hand-felted from premium New Zealand wool by women artisans, then finished by hand. That means no two faces are quite the same, and yours may look a little different from the photos. We think that’s part of the charm.
They’re built to last, too. Over time the wool keeps felting and may get a little fuzzy. That’s normal, and it won’t stop them working.
Gifting
The gift that gets unwrapped twice
Once on the day, and again on laundry day. Wooly Heroes arrive in their own drawstring bag, ready to tuck into a stocking or hand to someone moving into a new home or expecting a baby.
Pick a crew that suits them: cats for the cat person, owls for the night owl, plain white for the minimalist.
Pet homes
Fur on everything?
As they tumble, wool dryer balls help lift pet hair off clothes and bedding and send it to the lint trap. Empty the trap after each load and you’re done.
And yes, the cat may want to supervise.
Free eBook
Washing Well: the Wooly Heroes guide to natural laundry
Simple natural detergents, softeners and stain removers, eco-friendly drying, and tips that help your dryer balls work even better. Join the VIP Club and we’ll send it straight over.
Good questions
Before you buy
Do wool dryer balls actually work?
Yes. They tumble between your clothes and keep them apart, so warm air can move through the load. That helps cut drying time, softens fabric naturally and helps reduce static cling. Results vary with your dryer, load size and fabrics.
How many should I use?
3 to 6 for a small or medium load. For a large load, use all 6.
How long do they last?
Up to 1,000 loads. They’ll get a little fuzzier along the way, and that’s normal.