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Wool sweater pilling: remove fuzz gently, not by force

Woolmark explains that friction creates pills and recommends gently removing them by hand, with a comb or a fabric shaver. Test delicate knits in an inconspicuous area first.

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Pills form most often where clothing rubs, including elbows, underarms and sides. Pilling is not automatically a manufacturing defect, but tugging hard or cutting deeply can damage fibers. Use gentle methods suited to the specific knit.

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Check fabric and care labels first. For loose handknits, mohair or decorated pieces, avoid mechanical shaving or ask a specialist.
Lay the clean, dry sweater flat and support the fabric so it cannot stretch.
For just a few pills, gently remove them with your fingers as Woolmark suggests, without pulling continuous yarns.
For heavier pilling, carefully test a comb or fabric shaver on a hidden area. Do not push hard or repeatedly shave the same spot.
If the test is safe, work briefly over higher-friction zones such as sleeves and underarms and gently remove the detached fuzz.
Before future washing, follow the care label and turn wool garments inside out. Woolmark also suggests avoiding fabric softener and limiting abrasion during wear.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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