A pill is a small ball of fibres that form on the face of a piece of fabric. It is caused by abrasion on the surface of the fabric, and is considered an unsightly occurrence on furniture.
What is Pilling on clothing?
Pilling is when little “bobbles” or “pills” appear on your clothes after a wash. It’s often caused by friction, either from rough washing cycles or abrasive detergents.
What is Pilling on sheets?
Pilling is a term you might not be familiar with, but something you have most likely experienced on your clothing or bed sheets. Pilling is when short or broken fibres collect and form round balls on your sheets.
What is sweater Pilling?
Sweater pilling is actually caused by friction on the garment itself. This explains why pilling occurs in areas like the armpit section or the neckline area. These spots usually encounter high friction by the fabric and so more pilling occurs. And as we all know, fabrics used for sweaters are literally made of yarns that are sewn and intertwined.
