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What causes pilling and how do I prevent it?

The Alteks Tricot team
The Knit Journal · 1 min read

Pilling happens when short fibres work to the surface through friction and tangle into small balls. Causes are short fibres, loosely twisted yarns, an open knit and wear friction. Prevent it by choosing combed cotton or long-staple yarns, a denser knit and an anti-pilling finish. Blends with polyester can pill more persistently, because the balls do not break off. Wash inside out at a low temperature with a gentle cycle. Ask the supplier for a pilling test result.

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