Your dryer shrinks clothes, fades colors, and runs up your electric bill every single cycle. Most people know this. The fix they reach for is a freestanding rack that takes up half the laundry room floor, dries one load at a time, and never actually gets put away.
The DryAway is a different category of solution. Unlike traditional clothes drying racks that sit on the floor and stay visible whether you want them to or not, the DryAway mounts inside your cabinetry, pulls out when you need it, and retracts completely out of sight when you do not. It is built-in laundry hardware, not a portable appliance.
What Is the DryAway Bamboo Drying Rack?
The DryAway is a patented vertical pullout laundry drying system. It is not a freestanding rack. It mounts inside an existing or new cabinet, extends outward when you load it with clothes, and retracts flush with the cabinet when you are done.
The system uses two core materials: sustainable bamboo frames and aircraft-grade aluminum sliders. The bamboo resists warping and moisture. The aluminum hardware delivers smooth, quiet operation load after load.
Woodworker Express carries the DryAway 2-frame set in two depths and multiple finishes:
- 30″ depth: White, Off-White, Gray, Espresso, Clear Coat, Black
- 24″ depth: White, Off-White, Gray, Espresso, Clear Coat, Black
The full DryAway lineup also includes larger frame configurations and additional finishes for those building out a more extensive laundry room setup. The DryAway is the right fit for homeowners renovating a laundry room, building a laundry closet, or adding a built-in drying solution to existing cabinetry.
Why Your Dryer Is Damaging Your Clothes
Most people treat dryer damage as an occasional problem. It is not. Every cycle runs your garments through sustained heat that breaks down fibers, locks in shrinkage, and fades color. The fabrics most at risk are also the ones you spent the most on: delicates, wool knits, performance athleisure, and raw denim.
Air drying eliminates all of that. The friction point is not motivation. It is the drying rack sitting in the middle of the room for two days.
The table below shows how air drying and machine drying compare across the factors that matter most.
| Air Drying (DryAway) | Machine Drying | |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Required | None | Yes |
| Shrinkage Risk | None | High |
| Fabric Degradation | None | Accumulates over time |
| Color Fading | None | Common with heat cycles |
| Works on Delicates | Yes | No |
| Drying Time | Varies by humidity and fabric | 45-60 minutes |
The DryAway removes the friction of air drying by keeping the rack out of your way when you are not using it. You get the garment protection of air drying without the clutter of a permanent floor rack.
How the DryAway System Works
The DryAway operates in six steps:
- Open your cabinet door
- Pull the bamboo frames out from the cabinet
- Adjust the drying rods to fit the garments you are loading
- Load clothes onto the rods (spin-dry first; do not load dripping wet garments)
- Allow clothes to air dry; drying time matches any other indoor air-drying method and depends on room humidity and fabric type
- Retract the frames back into the cabinet and close the door
The drying rods are fully adjustable, so you can space them for small items like socks and underwear or open them wider for pants and shirts. The frame spacing is fixed by design. That fixed spacing creates consistent airflow between frames, which prevents mold and mildew from forming on the bamboo over time.
The system handles heavier garments without sagging. Winter sweaters, jeans, towels, and blankets all dry on the DryAway without issue.
DryAway Cabinet Requirements
The DryAway mounts inside standard cabinetry. It does not require a custom build, but you do need to match the model to your cabinet dimensions before ordering.
Minimum requirements for the 2-frame system:
- Cabinet width: 8″ minimum (9″ recommended)
- Cabinet depth: 24″ for the 24″ model, 30″ for the 30″ model
- Mounting height: 90″ to 96″ optimal, 88″ to 104″ supported
The mounting height matters for function. At 90″ to 96″, the frames pull out above head height and garments hang freely without touching the floor.
The DryAway works in new builds and retrofits into existing cabinetry. DryAway does not supply the cabinet or installation services. Installation can be handled by your cabinet company or as a DIY project using the instructions and templates DryAway provides.
Measure your cabinet depth before selecting a model.
If you are planning a new laundry room build or closet installation, Modular Closet Systems and Closet Organizer Sets and Accessories at Woodworker Express are worth reviewing alongside the DryAway.
24″ vs 30″: Which DryAway Model Is Right for You?
The choice comes down to one measurement: your cabinet depth.
If your cabinet bay is 24″ deep, choose the DRY-2F-24NB. If your bay is 30″ deep, choose from the 30″ lineup, which adds White as a finish option in addition to Clearcoat. Drying capacity and system function are identical across both depths. The only variables are cabinet depth and finish.
Match the model to your cabinet. Do not try to fit a 30″ model into a 24″ bay.
Shop all sizes and finishes of clothes drying racks at Woodworker Express.
What You Can Dry on the DryAway
The DryAway handles the full range of household laundry with one exception: do not load soaking wet garments. Spin-dry everything in the washer first.
Works on:
- Delicates and hand-wash items
- Athleisure and performance fabrics
- Sweaters and knits
- Denim and heavier pants
- Towels and blankets
Do not load:
- Dripping or soaking wet garments
- Items that require flat drying only (use a separate flat surface for those)
Drying time varies by room humidity and fabric weight. Lightweight fabrics and performance materials dry faster. Denim and towels take longer. Clothes on the DryAway dry at the same rate as any other indoor air-drying method.
Best Places to Install the DryAway
The DryAway works in any space where you have a cabinet with the right depth and ceiling clearance for the mounting height.
Top installation locations:
- Laundry room: The most common install. A dedicated cabinet bay keeps the system integrated and completely out of sight between uses.
- Laundry closet: The 24″ model is built for this. Tight laundry closets with shallow cabinet depth get full drying capacity without eating floor space.
- Mudroom: Mudroom cabinetry works well for households that want to dry athletic gear, outerwear, or work clothes separate from the main laundry.
- Primary closet: A dedicated cabinet run keeps delicates and dry-clean-only items completely separate from the dryer.
- Bathroom: Works in bathrooms with built-in cabinetry and enough ceiling clearance to reach the 88″ to 104″ mounting range.
The mounting height requirement rules out low-ceiling spaces. Confirm ceiling height and mounting range before purchasing for any non-standard installation.
Shop the DryAway at Woodworker Express
If you are building or renovating a laundry space, the DryAway is the hardware that makes air drying a permanent part of the room without adding clutter. It protects your clothes, cuts electricity use, and disappears completely when you do not need it.
Shop all DryAway models at Woodworker Express.
Browse the full Clothes Drying Racks category or explore related laundry and closet hardware:
- Pull-Out Laundry Hampers
- Closet Organizer Sets and Accessories
- Modular Closet Systems
- Cabinet Pull-Out Ironing Boards
Frequently Asked Questions
What cabinet size does the DryAway require? The 2-frame system needs a minimum cabinet width of 8″ (9″ recommended). Cabinet depth must match the model. Optimal mounting height is 90″ to 96″, with the system supporting 88″ to 104″.
Does the DryAway work in an existing cabinet or only new builds? Both. The DryAway retrofits into existing cabinetry as long as the depth and width requirements are met. Installation can be handled as a DIY project or by your cabinet company using the instructions and templates DryAway provides.
What is the difference between the 24″ and 30″ DryAway models? Cabinet depth and finish options. The 24″ model fits a 24″ deep cabinet. The 30″ models fit a 30″ deep cabinet. Drying capacity and function are identical across both depths.
What finishes does the DryAway come in? Woodworker Express carries the 24″ and 30″ in White, Off-White, Gray, Espresso, Clear Coat, Black.
Can the DryAway handle heavy garments like jeans and towels? Yes. The system supports your heaviest clothes including winter sweaters, jeans, and blankets without sagging.
Do clothes need to be spun dry before loading? Yes. Garments should be spin-dried in the washer before loading. Do not place dripping wet clothes on the DryAway. The gaps between frames allow airflow, not drainage.
How long does it take clothes to dry on the DryAway? Drying time on the DryAway matches any other indoor air-drying method and depends on room humidity and fabric type. Lightweight and performance fabrics dry faster. Heavier items like denim and towels take longer.
Does the DryAway prevent mold and mildew? Yes. The fixed spacing between frames creates consistent airflow that prevents moisture from sitting on the bamboo. Load spin-dried garments and the system will not develop mold or mildew under normal use conditions.
