Best Clothes Drying Racks of 2021

This is our top pick for air drying small garments. It’s the perfect solution for air drying washcloths, underwear, socks, and vest tops.

We love that it’s made with quality rust-resistant stainless steel. Each rod is four millimeters wide and can hold up to 10 pounds of clothing. So you can rest assured that this product will last a long time.

Hanging clothes up is a breeze with this product. You can easily rotate the rack because of the swivel hook. The safety lock prevents the hook from falling off, so your clothes are secure all day.

The clips are strong enough to withstand a hefty weight, but also strong winds. So you can hang this outside on a sunny day, or if you’re away camping!

Do you want something that saves you space but still provides enough room to dry big batches of laundry? Look no further! This drying rack has 33 rails across two layers so you can hang everything up without any overlapping.

This drying rack is made with a sturdy stainless steel frame. It can hold up to 77 pounds of clothing. So you’ll definitely be able to dry an entire load of laundry on this rack.

You can also adjust the wings to provide enough height for longer items such as towels or dresses.

When you’re done using it, just fold it up and slot it into a cupboard or down the side of the washing machine. It folds up to a narrow size, saving space even in the tiniest of homes.

Wall-mounted drying racks are great space-saving choices, especially if you live in a small home or dorms.

The Bartnelli has an accordion style pull-out system. When you’re not using it, it hardly takes up any space at all. You can even adjust it depending on how many rods you need to use. So if you’re not utilizing the whole unit, just pull it out a bit at a time.

This works well for heavy towels or small delicate garments. Although there’s not a huge amount of space, it pulls out far enough to provide good air flow. And it’s strong enough to support heavy items.

In total, it has 22 feet of space over eight rods. You should be able to hang up almost a full load of laundry. It can hold 60 pounds of weight which is a workhorse, especially for a wall-mounted rack.

The Sunbeam drying rack provides so much space, so you can dry a couple of loads of laundry at once.

With a large drying surface, you can vertically or horizontally dry clothes. So whether you have light items, like t-shirts, or heavy sweaters, you can dry them all on this rack.

It has 13 horizontal rods for drying lingerie, delicates and sweaters. The bottom tier gives you additional storage. It even has plastic soles for drying shoes and slippers, too.

We love that you can use this indoors or outdoors. The thick rust-proof steel means it can withstand rain or bright sunshine.

This lightweight drying rack is easy to transport. It’s a breeze to store, too, since it folds up to a narrow size.

The brightmaison drying rack takes wall-mounted to a whole new level. Not only does it have your classic wall-mounted shape, but it has additional rods for hanging clothes up to dry.

Of course, with it being on the wall, you save space. Perfect if you live in a tiny house or dorms!

It has a flat top for horizontal drying. But it’s also suitable for drying t-shirts, tea towels and underwear. The additional rods are perfect for towels, bed sheets, and hanging up coats or shirts. So you can air dry a lot more clothes in a smaller space with this unit.

The rack even comes with little hooks underneath the flat top. You can hang clothes on coat hangers to dry or use the hooks for some extra storage space!

Lastly — if you’re a parent, this is a must-have product for air drying baby clothes. It’s the perfect size for big loads of laundry.

Many people opt for a wooden drying rack because face it — they’re cute. When your clothes are drying, it’s not always a pretty sight. So spruce it up with a lovely drying rack, such as the Home-it option.

This rack has space for vertical and horizontal drying. The flat top is perfect for heavy items such as sweaters or jackets.

Plus, this rack is lightweight and easy to transport, even while the clothes are drying. When you’re finished with it, it folds up to a nice compact size for easy storage.

It’s made from strong, durable bamboo. It will resist warping and splintering, but if not dried thoroughly between uses, it could grow mold and mildew.

Did you know heavy clothes should be air dried flat? This includes sweaters, jackets, and embellished dresses. Otherwise, the clothes could stretch. For heavy clothes, we recommend using the Storage Maniac flat sweater drying rack to zap moisture out your clothes.

This is made from a durable frame and handy mesh. The mesh netting will be kind on your delicate clothes and provide quick results.

The product comes with four tiers. You can stack them up or use them independently. If you use them together, you save space and still get quick results. There’s a good amount of room between the layers for optimum air flow.

These are also lightweight so you can easily bring them with you on your camping trip or to a hotel.

For something suitable for all budgets, we recommend the Sunbeam Expandable Clothes Drying Rack. Not only will it fit all your clothes, but you can expand it when needed.

It can be expanded from 17 inches wide to 29.5 inches. So you can stretch it out when you need more space, or collapse it a little when you are drying less clothes.

It’s made from enamel-coated steel which is extra durable, even when you have a heavy load of laundry hanging up.

There are 11 rods total, so you can hang up a whole load of laundry and forget about it until later. The tiered design allows great airflow for clothes on the top, middle and bottom. So leave your clothes out to dry during the day and when you get home from work, you can snuggle into your cozy pyjamas!

It comes pre-assembled so you don’t have to do any construction when it arrives.

Just because you have a lot of people in your family doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune at the laundromat. The bigzzia drying rack has enough space for most sizes of families!

It has three tiers with six retractable trays and two side wings. Each rack can be folded down to save space, or you can have it all open it once for maximum drying capacity. It even has a base for shoes.

We think this has a great construction, too. It’s made of premium iron pipe and plastic to endure high capacity of clothing. It also has wheels so you can transport it from room to room with total ease.

When this arrives, you’ll be surprised at how easy the assembly is. If you feel it’s too big, you don’t have to add every tier. You can add them on later, as you please.

Some clothes do better being dried on their hangers — such as shirts. It helps the garment hold their shape while receiving optimum air flow.

The Whitmor drying rack is a top choice if you’re looking for something suitable with clothes hangers. In fact, it can double as a storage rack, since you use this to display clothes, too.

Keep your garments neat and organized. It has three wings, so you can use them for different purposes such as “need to be washed,” “need to be dried” or “ready to wear!”

There is space for 36 hangers, 12 on each arm.

When this arrives, it’s ready to go! There’s no assembly required, so you can get straight to using this.

A heated drying rack can save you time, especially if you’re in a rush. The Heat Rails towel warmer is a great and compact addition to most households.

We especially recommend this for towels and washcloths. You can zap out moisture in no time, so bacteria won’t harbor. This makes your overall shower or bathing routine much more hygienic.

But you can also use this for quickly drying underwear or socks so they’re warm and dry for you in the morning!

This rack reaches 122 degrees Fahrenheit and can be plugged into a 110-120V outlet. You may want to keep it in the bathroom where it will provide additional heat, too, especially in the wintertime.

Did someone say wheels? The Bonbon three tier drying rack has you covered! Ultimate drying space and wheels for easy portability.

This awesome drying rack is available in two colors: white and grey. So you can match it with your interior decor.

The rack itself has enough space for large loads of laundry. It has three tiers with two side wings for hanging clothes up. The six shelves are foldable, so you can tuck them away to make room for draping items.

The steel construction gives you great durability. Lastly, it has wheels with lockable rolling casters so it’ll stay put when you need it to.

Lastly, when you’re done using it, you can fold down the shelves to save storage space. Keep in mind that it’s still a big unit so it’s not ideal for small homes or dorms.

If you’re low on space, you can’t go wrong with a bathtub drying rack! Simply connect this to the rim of the bathtub, hang your clothes up and you’re good to go.

This utilizes dead space during the day while you’re at work or out with friends. No need to have a drying rack getting in your way as you move around the house.

This particular one from Better Houseware adjusts to the specific size of your bathtub. It’s also great because if the clothes drip water, it goes right down the drain.

Customers love using this for air drying their towels between showers. It’s also great for privacy while your clothes are drying. Close the shower curtain and keep your undergarments totally private when guests are over.