How to get rid of pilling (and, above all, prevent it)

Obsah aktuální k datu 13. 1. 2026

Pilling is one of the most common reasons we stop wearing clothes sooner than we have to. The sweater is otherwise fine, the T-shirt still holds its shape and the color still looks good, but pills appear on the surface. It often looks like a quality issue, but in most cases it’s actually a combination of the material and how it’s cared for.

The good news is that pilling isn’t inevitable. Even better, in many cases it can be significantly prevented.

Material plays a bigger role than you think.

Laundry: friction is the main culprit

Less chemicals means fewer pills.

A tumble dryer can speed up lint removal.

First aid: when pills have already appeared

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