Abstract: An insert is disposed in a glove to open up the glove and allow the flow of drying air to the inner surfaces of the glove. A cruciform shaped opening is provided in a central portion of the insert. The opening is adapted to interlock with a mating cruciform member on a drying tree for drying in ambient air. Alternatively, the insert with glove mounted thereon can be disposed in a mechanical dryer (electric or gas) if desired.

Abstract: The apparel drying rack apparatus for boots and gloves comprises a plurality of shaped wire holding units that are positioned rigid base frame. The holding units are designed to rotate within the base frame to allow the apparatus to be stored in a flattened position. The apparatus is designed to fit easily over air ducts or baseboard heaters and a wall mounted apparatus is also disclosed. The baseboard fitting apparatus has an adjustment system that allows the apparatus to fit over baseboards having various heights.

Abstract: Hot air, flowing from the register of a hot air heating system, is conducted through a piping system having vertical conduits communicating with the interior of wet or damp footwear to be dried. The tops of the vertical conduits are provided with 45.degree. elbows to direct the hot air into the toe regions of the footwear.

Abstract: Adjustable plastic bag dryer. An adjustable, multi-ribbed apparatus for maintaining wet, water impermeable and semi-permeable plastic bags in an open condition for passive or active air drying thereof is described. The present apparatus provides a means for recycling used plastic bags in an inexpensive, environmentally noninvasive manner.