How many clothes have we thrown away or given away because of the unsightly little pilling?
A lot, that's for sure!
However, the formation of pilling is a completely normal phenomenon.
They very often form because of friction and generally appear in the same places: under the armpits, at the level of the sleeves or the thighs.
But then how to fix it?
Remove pilling from clothes with tape or Velcro
A quick way to remove pilling from clothes is to use tape or Velcro.
You can also use an adhesive clothes brush, which is usually used to remove hair from clothes.
It is recommended to lay the garment flat and to proceed gently, from bottom to top, so as not to damage it.
Tweezers to remove pilling from clothes
Tweezers can also be effective in removing pilling from clothing.
If this allows precision work, it will however be necessary to be patient.
This technique is therefore especially suitable for woolen caps, gloves or other small accessories.
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Remove lint from clothes with a lice comb
To give a new look to the garment, you can use a lice comb and thus rid it of pilling.
The advantage of the lice comb compared to a classic comb is its narrow teeth to capture all the pills, whatever their size.
Here again, the key word is the delicacy of the gestures when combing the garment.
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The razor, an effective anti-pilling solution
The razor is the most effective solution for removing pilling from sweaters and coats.
To avoid damaging the fabric, it is best to use a slightly threadbare razor blade and not to press too hard on the garment.
An alternative to the mechanical razor is the anti-pilling electric razor.
The latter is specially designed to remove pilling without damaging the fabric or risking injury.