Merino wool is a sheep's wool that is soft, elastic, and breathable; and because its fibers are long, it doesn't pill as easily. ... If you have a larger budget, opt for a sweater made from thick cashmere, which will rival merino wool in how little it pills, says designer Heidi Wynne.
How do you stop merino wool from pilling?
Here are a few:
- Use a fabric shaver. Removing lint balls from clothes is never fun. ...
- Use a sweater comb. ...
- Use a Velcro hair roller. ...
- Buy the right kind of merino wool fabrics. ...
- Use the gentle/delicate cycle for the washing machine. ...
- Wash merino wool fabrics separately and early the first time you wear it. ...
- Use a liquid detergent.
What fabric is least likely to pill?
Fabrics that are less likely to pill:
Smooth, tightly woven fabrics and fabrics made from tightly twisted yarns are less likely to pill, because the fibres are held tightly in the cloth.
