[wambotron]

I can't speak for all Western countries, but I live in an extremely humid area with high pollen from around March until November. High humidity means your clothes take forever to dry and they're going to be covered in insects. High pollen means your clothes are going to be death-coated for anyone with even mild allergies.

It's really not feasible here. Some people hang their clothes to dry inside in sun rooms, but it's not very common. It's easier to throw them in the dryer.