If you are drying clothes outside. It’s a good way to make clothes last longer as it’s gentler than a machine, not to mention good for the environment!
Air drying has little to no friction damage versus driers that spin as well as less heat (should you use a heat cycle). It’s one of the reasons sweaters are commonly laid out to dry. Fun fact :)
Oh, I understand what you mean now. Technically, you could dry your clothes in indirect sunlight outside or inside. But I do like the smell of the sunshine too, ya know?