How to remove pilling from knit sweaters

What you need

• For cashmere and fine merino, skip the shaver and use a fine-toothed cashmere comb in short, gentle strokes in one direction.
• Roll a lint roller over the whole sweater, then check it in bright window light.

Steps

1. Lay the dry sweater flat on a firm surface, and trim any long loose threads so nothing snags.

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2. For most knits, use an electric fabric shaver. Test it on a hidden spot first, then glide in slow, small circles with light pressure, and empty the lint chamber whenever it fills.

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3. For cashmere and fine merino, skip the shaver and use a fine-toothed cashmere comb in short, gentle strokes in one direction.

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4. Start where fabric rubs most, such as the underarms, sides and cuffs. Go easy over seams and ribbed edges, where the tool can catch.

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5. Roll a lint roller over the whole sweater, then check it in bright window light.

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Tips and common mistakes

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