Spandex and drying time: does it matter?

Ok, I’ve seen many offhand comments that spandex content will affect drying time (generally in fleece and soft-shell type fabrics, at contents from 2-12%).

But does it? If so, how? My rough weighing tests show it doesn’t affect the weight of water absorbed, which agrees with my reading of this thread. And surely this is the main determinant of drying time.