Over time, all your favorite things lose their properties and appearance. And no matter how much we wear it or take care of it, the thing wears out. When it comes to sweaters, many of them lose their properties after the first or second wash. However, regular care, using some secrets, will help save clothes from such consequences and straighten the fibers.
Reasons for the appearance of pellets
No matter how carefully you choose a sweater and the material for it, the risk of pilling cannot be avoided. There are few reasons for this and many of them can be eliminated even during the period of purchasing a new jacket. Let's consider the main ones:
- Wearing a sweater under a jacket - it rubs against the other and pilling appears.
- Poor care of the sweater - neglecting the temperature regime or using inappropriate detergents.
- The presence of synthetics in the fabric composition - purely natural or natural, but with synthetic admixtures, fabrics pill faster than artificial materials.
Attention! Looseness of the fabric or long thread strands of the fabric - all this can be seen even when purchasing a sweater.
Dependence of the material on the appearance of pellets
The formation of pilling depends not only on compliance with the rules of washing, wearing and caring for clothing, but also on the material from which it is made. For example, sheep's wool holds its shape well and does not shed. Merino wool looks presentable, is pleasant to the body and lasts a very long time. Alpaca - they are difficult to deform when worn or washed, etc.
How to prevent pilling
Let's look at some simple ways to preserve the appearance of your products for as long as possible:
- Be sure to turn your clothes right side out before washing so that the items do not touch the “outer part” of the sweater during the process;
- give preference to washing powders and gels only for delicate washing;
- the mode for delicate items is the most optimal washing cycle, then the clothes will shake and “toss and turn” less in the machine and will keep them from forming pills;
- chafing is the main cause of pilling, so limit the friction of the sweater on you with other fabrics;
- the sweater should dry in the fresh air;
- hand washing is an ideal way to minimize the risk of pilling;
- choose things that do not contain polyester and its impurities;
- Do not try to dry things out for a long time, because excessive heat movement increases the risk of pilling.
If pellets do appear, use a special machine to remove them, which performs gentle removal without pulling the fabric or disturbing its texture.
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