Why Cats Prefer Laundry Over Beds

Cats often choose freshly folded clothes as their favorite nap spots. The main draw is the familiar scent of a wearer, which makes the fabric feel predictable and comforting. Soft textures-such as sweatshirts, fleece jackets, or cotton-offer a comfortable surface that can cushion or form gentle dips for curling. Warmth also plays a key role; recently dried laundry keeps heat, and clothes left on a sunny chair stay warm throughout the day. Cats naturally seek warm resting places, and they can move away if the spot becomes uncomfortable. Each cat’s preference for scent, texture, or temperature varies, so a laundry nap may reflect a unique combination of these factors. Watching which garments a cat chooses can reveal its individual likes, but the habit is unlikely to be reversed once the cat has claimed a piece of clothing as a premium sleeping spot.

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Originally reported by iHeartCats. Read the full article.

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