Stop Your Woolens From Pilling
Wool is one of those wonder fibers. It has the ability to absorb high amounts of moisture and still feel dry, it can retain heat exceptionally well, and it’s naturally odor-resistant. While wool’s pros earn it high praise, one of its few cons is something we’ve all dealt with–I’m talking of course about pilling—those unattractive clusters of fiber that start appearing on the surface of your clothes after a few washes.
The predominant cause of pilling is excessive friction on the fabric. If you get rid of this friction, your pilling problem also disappears. Here are some quick tips on minimizing pilling to get the most out of your wool clothes…