<p>A method and apparatus are disclosed for air drying wet or damp items. The apparatus comprises at least one floor standing elongate support, at least one frame element pivotally mounted to an upper end region of the support element and a plurality of extendable elements each pivotably mounted to a respective frame element. The frame element and the extendable elements are selectively locatable in a folded state and an unfolded state in which the extendable elements are spread out to receive and thereby locate a flexible cover member over a drying zone where wet or damp items are locatable for air drying.</p>
