# Infrared Clothing Cleaners The 'FI-Dryer' Modern Drying Machine is Intended for Delicate Clothing By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drying-machine References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/fi-dryer-modern-dryer-uses-infrared-heater-to-dry-your-clothes-without-wrinkles/) As consumers begin to live more predominantly in homes without outdoor spaces, the 'FI-Dryer' drying machine is intended to dry clothing without having to hang it outdoors. For those that live in tropical or subtropical climates, hanging clothing outside year-round is a free way to dry laundry. However, a growing lack of outdoor space has created a need ofr something more economical than a [traditional dryer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundry-system). The 'FI-Dryer' drying machine works by offering [infrared drying functions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaco-dd8l-pro-desiccant-dehumidifier) for clothing that either can't be put in a traditional dry or as a main means of drying laundry. The 'FI-Dryer' is designed by Melina Mav and looks to increase efficiency by sucking any additional humidity from the air during operation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Infrared Drying Technology:** This technology can disrupt the traditional dryer industry by offering an alternative drying solution for delicate clothing. - **Compact Laundry Appliances:** The growing need for more compact laundry appliances can create disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop compact solutions like the 'FI-Dryer'. - **Sustainable and Cost-effective Laundry Solutions:** The 'FI-Dryer' and other similar innovations can disrupt the laundry industry by offering sustainable and cost-effective alternative solutions for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Laundry Appliance Industry:** Companies in this industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing new infrared drying technology or compact laundry solutions. - **Home Appliance Industry:** Companies in this industry can capitalize on the growing demand for compact and sustainable appliances by developing products like the 'FI-Dryer'. - **Smart Home Industry:** The 'FI-Dryer' and similar solutions can be integrated into the smart home ecosystem, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in this industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Circulating Laundry Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothes-drying-rack-concept.md) - [Garment-Drying Laundry Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zera-lab-launbot.md) - [Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-care-appliance.md) - [Smart-Designed Clothes Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-clothes-dryer.md) - [Handheld Garment Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-dry-cleaner.md) - [Free Standing Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eeva.md) - [Tubular Bathroom Body Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-spa.md) - [Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamur.md) - [Laundry-Drying Dehumidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaco-dd8l-pro-desiccant-dehumidifier.md)