To avoid pilling on your clothes, get into this habit before putting your clothes in the wash.
Nothing is more frustrating than taking your favorite clothes out of the washing machine only to find that they are covered in unsightly little pills. These clumps of fibers form mainly due to the friction of fabrics against each other during washing and drying. This problem especially happens when you wash at high temperatures or with long cycles. This increases friction between clothing, causing more fibers to be released, which are then bundled together as lint.
This not only affects the appearance of clothing, but more importantly can damage fabrics in the long term. Certain fabrics, such as cotton, wool or polyester, are more prone to pilling. To remedy this, there are many little tips that will reduce the appearance of pilling. For example, you can turn your clothes inside out before putting them in the wash, avoid excessive use of the dryer, use a mild detergent and fabric softener or even wash the fabrics that generate the most lint separately.
There is also a really effective tip to get rid of these fluff for good. This involves using washing bags, designed to protect delicate clothes when going through the washing machine. These delicate textiles benefit from extra protection when placed in laundry bags. These bags limit friction and keep clothing fibers intact.
Don’t worry, your clothes will be washed perfectly even if they are put in these washing bags. They are made of a mesh or mesh fabric, often polyester, which allows water and detergent to pass through. It’s definitely worth investing in a few wash bags. They only cost a few euros, and as well as protecting your clothes from pilling, you can also use them to protect delicate garments like underwear, tights or lace.
If, despite these precautions, pilling appears, all is not lost. You can use an anti-pilling razor or a fiber comb to remove them without damaging the fabric. These tools allow you to give your clothes a new look by removing unsightly little balls.