Dryer Lint Filter (IMAGE) Penn State Caption Lint captured in a dryer filter consists of tiny fibers that are shed from the fabric. Modern, front-loading washers do not have lint filters. Credit Patrick Mansell Usage Restrictions Non comercial use only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.