By Katie Berry August 17. 2023
Wash heavier clothes like jeans and shirts with buttons separate from delicates and knits to minimize the abrasion that causes pilling.
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The outside of fabric is more delicate. Turning clothes inside out protects the delicate side from friction.
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The less friction when washing clothes, the fewer pills will result. So, use the gentle cycle for delicate fabrics, especially sweaters and knits.
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You can also use mesh bags to protect delicates in the washer. Just be sure to add only one item to each bag to reduce friction and prevent pilling.
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High temperatures weaken fabrics, which leads to clothing pills. Choose low settings for tumble dryers, or line dry to reduce friction altogether.
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Fabrics like linen and high-quality cotton have long fibers that resist breakage, so they pill less. Synthetics are also resistant to pilling.
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