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Remove Pills from Wool Knitwear in 6 Gentle Steps

Identify friction-related pilling and use fingers, a gentle comb or a fabric shaver without damaging knitwear.

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Woolmark

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Woolmark explains that pilling develops through friction and does not by itself prove poor quality. Read the care label before attempting removal and avoid pulling yarns or cutting into the knit.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Lay the garment on a well-lit surface. Distinguish loose pills on high-friction areas from a snag or broken yarn that needs repair.
Read the care label and inspect the knit. Test any removal tool on an inconspicuous area, especially with loose or fine knitting.
Support the fabric and gently pick off a few isolated pills with your fingers. Never tug on an attached yarn.
For widespread pilling, glide a knitwear comb very lightly or use a fabric shaver at low pressure according to its instructions.
Brush away loose fibers and check for thinning, snagging or pulled stitches before doing more passes.
Turn wool garments inside out for washing to reduce rubbing, and follow Woolmark's advice to avoid fabric softener. No method guarantees zero pilling.

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Your try-it-at-home checklist

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