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Fabric softeners typically come in 2 different forms – a liquid used in the washing machine or a coated sheet used in the dryer. They are designed to prevent static, help with wrinkles, add a scent, and make the materials feel softer. They do this by covering the fabric in a thin, lubricating film.
Considering this, is softener good for your clothes?
Whether you use liquid fabric softener or dryer sheets, these products soften fibers to help reduce wrinkles, diminish static cling and add a bit of fragrance to your laundry. But using them on certain materials can actually have a negative effect on fibers.
Keeping this in consideration, is fabric softener necessary?
Don't (always) use fabric softener when you wash your towels While a little fabric softener can help keep your towels smooth and fluffy, too much of it can also reduce their absorbency (which kind of defeats the purpose).
Lipids and wax from fabric softener residue can cause the fabric to lose its fire-resistance quality-and even make it highly flammable. Instead of using fabric softener or a dryer sheet, add vinegar to the rinse cycle in the washer.