What to do if woolen coat pills

Generally, woolen coats will pill after being worn for a long time. The main reasons are the fabric and friction. The fabric depends on the short nap content, weaving density and twist of the woolen material, while friction mainly causes damage to the woolen fibers during daily wear, which is the so-called pilling. Due to the special material of woolen coats, pilling is inevitable. Pilling makes you look unsightly and cheap when you wear it. So let’s learn how to deal with pilling in woolen coats!

1. Why does pilling occur?

1. In addition to the fabric problem of woolen coats, pilling is often caused by excessive friction when wearing. Therefore, it is best not to wash woolen coats frequently. If there is dust on it that cannot be wiped off, just use a lint remover to remove it. This way, you only need to clean it once or twice a year!

2. For woolen coats that have pilled, supermarkets sell special tools for removing pills. If you have an electric shaver at home, it will also work very well for removing pills! For more severe pilling, you can take it directly to the dry cleaner.

3. For the pilling on the surface that is exposed locally, you can pull it out gently with your fingers or cut it off with small scissors, and brush it with a clothes brush.

4. Some parts with more friction opportunities, such as sleeves and tabletops, sofa armrests, inner pockets for wallets, etc., as well as carrying a backpack for a long time and wearing rough underwear without lining are particularly prone to pilling. Try to reduce the contact of woolen coats with such parts.

2. How to prevent pilling of cashmere coats?

1. Wear smooth fabric clothes under your cashmere coat to avoid contact and friction with rough and sharp objects.

2. Reduce the frequency of wearing cashmere coats and do not wear the same cashmere coat for too long.

3. Precautions for daily cleaning and maintenance of cashmere coats:

Wool jackets with a wool content of more than 60% can be dusted periodically after being worn for a period of time. First, pat the clothes to remove dust, and then use a special lint remover to remove visible dust on the clothes. Then use a clean wet towel (soak the towel in warm water) to spread it flat on the clothes and pat it gently to let the wet towel absorb the oil stains. Repeat this process.

If you accidentally get something dirty on your clothes when you are out, be sure to clean it immediately to avoid leaving any marks. If you get water-based oil stains, immediately absorb them with a dry towel to prevent the stain from spreading. If there is oil stain, use a hot towel to wipe gently and repeatedly. Continuous wiping can gradually reduce the area of ​​stains in the sweater. After returning home, remember to wipe it immediately with a towel dipped in a small amount of neutral detergent. Dry cleaning once or twice a year is sufficient.