luvscruising2007 Posted November 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2017 As many of us do, I buy many T's. I find some pill badly and others do not. Is there a way to prevent pilling? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted November 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I wash inside out Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted November 5, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Awhfy, I was thinking that but wondered if it makes a difference. I'll be diligent about turning things inside out before washing. Thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 6, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2017 And hang to dry. Dryers cause friction. Friction can cause pilling. Another thing to consider is the fabric content and whether it’s woven or knitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted November 6, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Thanks, Sadie. I think most of the ones I have that pill are the knitted type They are always so comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted November 6, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Ever thought about that Sadie, I hang all my clothes. They only go into dryer to “soften” once they’re dry Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuilterGirl Posted November 7, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I believe it is polyester (or other man-made fiber) content that causes pilling. Check to see if your all-cotton T-shirts are not pilly, and your blends are. Yes, turning inside-out to wash, and hanging to dry, are preventative as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted November 7, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Good point, Quilter Girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CutieKakes Posted November 7, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I only buy 100% cotton tees...they don't pill at all for me. They can be hard to find these days, unfortunately. I don't dry any of my clothing in the dryer - I might throw items in for a few minutes on low to de-wrinkle, but then I take everything out and put it on a hanger. I don't have a problem with items being wrinkled/crispy etc Just what works for me. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted November 7, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 7, 2017 As a textile engineer I can tell you pilling is not a factor of the type of fiber, cotton or synthetic. It is however a factor of quality. The longer the fibers the less likelihood for pilling. Better fabrics with these longer staple fibers will not pill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 7, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 7, 2017 As a textile engineer I can tell you pilling is not a factor of the type of fiber, cotton or synthetic. It is however a factor of quality. The longer the fibers the less likelihood for pilling. Better fabrics with these longer staple fibers will not pill. Thanks for the info :D Though it’s funny, my man made fabric tissue tshirts have pilled. My White Stag cotton t’s from Walmart don’t have this issue. Treat them all the same, cold water wash, liquid softener (or vinegar) and hang to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuilterGirl Posted November 8, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2017 As I recall from textiles class a LOOOONG time ago, polyester filaments are chopped into small pieces in order to mimic the length of natural fibers such as wool and cotton, and then are spun along with cotton to make the yarns (and therefore the fabric) used in T-shirts. This makes a softer fabric than if a straight polyester filament was used, and provides the better properties of both fibers (if done well). It is the ends of these cut polyester fibers that cause the pilling. Again, this is just my recollection, but seems to jibe with my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted November 8, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 8, 2017 As I recall from textiles class a LOOOONG time ago, polyester filaments are chopped into small pieces in order to mimic the length of natural fibers such as wool and cotton, and then are spun along with cotton to make the yarns (and therefore the fabric) used in T-shirts. This makes a softer fabric than if a straight polyester filament was used, and provides the better properties of both fibers (if done well). It is the ends of these cut polyester fibers that cause the pilling. Again, this is just my recollection, but seems to jibe with my experience. Longer fibers cut or not better fabrics...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted November 8, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Thanks for the info :D Though it’s funny, my man made fabric tissue tshirts have pilled. My White Stag cotton t’s from Walmart don’t have this issue. Treat them all the same, cold water wash, liquid softener (or vinegar) and hang to dry. Conversely, I've had 100% cashmere sweaters that would pill like crazy and others (no more expensive) that didn't pill. Don't think I've ever had a cotton t-shirt that pilled -- perhaps cotton fibers are just more resistant to pilling (naturally longer maybe?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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