The addition of cations also allows the fabric fibers to “stand up,” making the fabric feel softer to the touch than clothing that has been line-dried. It is designed to add cations to reduce the static cling that results from the friction of the clothing in the laundering process. What more do you need to know?ĭryer sheets are basically a substitute for liquid fabric softener. It is an easy and efficient solution to static cling and leaves clothes smelling fragrant. The dryer sheet has been a staple in many household laundry rooms for decades now. The patent was sold to Proctor & Gamble and the Bounce dryer sheet was introduced and popularized among American homemakers shortly thereafter. The dryer sheet was first invented in 1969.