Why do cotton T-shirts pill? What to do if cotton T-shirts pill

Friends who have worn pure cotton clothes will know that the clothes they buy occasionally tend to pilling after wearing for a short time. Why is this? What should I do if pure cotton T-shirts pill? How to remove pilling from pure cotton T-shirts. Today, let's open the following common sense sharing to help everyone understand one by one.

Contents of this article

1. Why do cotton T-shirts pill?

2. What to do if cotton T-shirts pill

3. How to remove pilling from cotton T-shirts

Why do cotton T-shirts pill?

1. Pure cotton fabrics are also divided into several grades. The best pure cotton is made of the longest fiber extracted from cotton. After the raising treatment, the surface of the good pure cotton fabric will have a layer of soft and comfortable fluff. Any fabric with hair on the surface will be tangled together after friction, forming a pilling phenomenon.

2. Washing method is sometimes an important reason for pilling. Products that are not marked as "machine washable" must be washed by "hand wash carefully". Do not wash them in the washing machine just to save trouble, because under the strong effect of the washing machine, friction is intensified, causing pilling. Generally, friction pilling is more obvious at the elbows and ribs.

What to do if your cotton T-shirt is pilling

1. The simplest way is to use transparent tape, and the kind with good stickiness. Uncover the tape and wrap it around, then roll it on the clothes. It will get the ball stuck. It feels more hygienic, convenient, and fast.

2. Lint trimmer. A commonly used lint remover. It is a small electrical appliance that can be used with the same power supply as above. Because clothes are of different thicknesses, there are many different ways to remove lint with a general lint trimmer.

3. Razor. Lay the clothes flat first, then use the razor to shave the hair gently. It is very easy to shave, and it will be gone in a short time. It is important to note that the clothes should be laid straight before starting to shave.

How to remove pilling from cotton T-shirts

1. Rubber gloves

If your clothes are covered with lint, just prepare a pair of rubber gloves and sweep down along the clothes, and the lint on the clothes will stick to the gloves. The lint that does not stick to the gloves will gather at the edge of the clothes, and you only need to gently grab it to remove it.

2. Nylon socks

If you don’t have rubber gloves, you can use nylon socks, pantyhose, or stockings instead, which are also very effective in removing hair balls!

3. Toothbrush

Don't throw away the old toothbrushes at home. It's convenient to use them to remove the lint from clothes! Use scissors to cut a few cuts on one side of the old toothbrush to make it uneven. After cutting, take the cut side of the toothbrush and scrape it along the lines of the sweater, and the lint will stick to the toothbrush.

4. Sponge

A dishwashing loofah or sponge is also a good helper to remove lint from the surface of clothes. Just wet it with water, wring it out, and use the rough side to scrub the surface of the clothes. Especially for stains on suede coats, just wipe it gently and it will be clean.