Fabric Pilling 101: What Is It & How To Prevent it 

While the price are still the same from decade ago right? Welp, this is the dillema of what i dubbed as "average joe" store has. Wonder why also tech/anything you buy this day for what it worthed like 10+yrs ago? Turns out now it was sub-par and doesn't last you lifetime like it used to? Well it's caused by the inflation. And the problem is that folks at middle to low class already knew the generalized price but, outdated ones. If "average store" wanted to keep open they have to do these measure.. if don't? well nobody wanted to buy from them because "it's too expensive" oh fyi the good, long lasting jeans now'll cost ya $300 right at H&M/Levi store

so true

I’m here trying to understand why my favorite pieces of clothing look like hell after the first wash. I’ve tried everything to prevent it. I’m starting to strongly believe this is a result of fabric choices. Ie. Luck Brand Tee shirts are soft and comfortable but are the best example. I’ve literally threw some away after the first wash the pilled so badly. Especially around the collar. Any advice or comments appreciated

@@jantyyaqoub2132 best advice I can give you is to wash everything on warm and hang dry EVERYTHING, heat is the enemy when it comes to making cloths last

Shirts always shrink even when I hang them up. As soon as I pull them out of the washer. I wash everything on cold.

Are you actually?

@@Romanefim dude I’m pretty sure they were being sarcastic

@@AaaAa-pq1gb no shit sherlock

@@Romanefim you asked lol

If you keep the Receipt you can Exchange it for a New One

Glad it was helpful!

I am learning more about fabrics and am willing to pay more, could you tell us what to look for in a garment that won't pill? Is it the type of fabric?

​​​​​​​@@kimwoldnot op but cotton and low quality polyester are usually the culprits for pilling. knits/cashmere garments pill as well IF they aren't good quality or washed properly (cold, gentle, hand wash, use woolite/gentle detergent,etc). if you want to see if a garment will pill, you can rub it for a minute or two in a corner that's not super visible and see if the fibers start pilling up/looking different than it did before. you can tell a garment is good quality when 1. thread count- the higher the number of threads per square inch, the greater the density and strength of the fabric. meaning a good quality fabric. 2. good construction- make sure all the edges/seams are finished and not left raw, raw edges will cause the garment to fray and deteriorate way faster. are the buttons sewed on in a durable way? if something could be ripped off by just pulling it, it's terrible quality. also look to see the stitching is straight and not wonky. 3. washability- this can only be found out after a garment is bought unfortunately but the ability for it to be washed without the colors fading or bleeding and the garment to look the way it did before it came into the washer. 4. type of fabric- natural fibers will always be higher quality than polyester and other synthetics. but they still need to be tested by rubbing, because cotton is a natural fiber but susceptible to pilling. look for silks, rayon, wool, linen, hemp, cashmere, etc. just make sure to wash them properly. if you prefer synthetics, then just make sure you are testing for quality with the rub test I mentioned before and just feeling and looking at the fabric. make sure it is not see through, try to crumple it up in your hand to see if it wrinkles easily, etc. 5. wearability & fit- does the garment feel good on your skin? does it fit you well? is it breathable & cool? is it warm & cozy? is it something you can wear often & combine with other clothes/accessories from your closet? what are your needs and how does this garment fit those needs?

Happy to help!

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designer and name brands are all for profit, low quality high price.. its sad

I'm not sure on the answer but they are designed for helping not to cause Pilling, or in UK we call it piling...sounds different.

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Carrier uniform? Dude…. They get so dusty and dirty from the trays/bins/dirty USPS vehicles…I know bc I’m a carrier…..Wash/clean it. It won’t PILL ya nasty…😂🤦‍♂️ it’s not that deep 😂

Why would your sister return your sweater?

@@lindsey9958 because of the bad quality

@@sydneyyy420 Why didn'f you return it yourself is what I'm asking

@@lindsey9958 why,do I have to?

@@sydneyyy420 Just deducing that you're a child, that's all

Anything which is 100% cotton

He didn't answer that question. I was waiting to hear as well

​@@bakagaming6455not true. I have 100% cotton that are also pilling. Not all cotton is equal

​@@Qilin2309...what kind of garment?

I have buy Walmart zip up hoodies and they never pill. They contain cotton, polyester, and spandex. I think the spandex keeps it from pilling

Why would you click on a video titled "what is pilling" if you didn't want to hear that? There's plenty of other videos on how to treat and prevent pilling on RU-vid. You should try being a conscience consumer

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Im sure its in the detergent! My laundrettes gotten worse stuff im sure lol never used to happen