In March, it gets warmer and the turn of knitwear gradually decreases.
Don't you leave the "hairball" of the knit that took care of you during the winter?
I am Maruko Sakura, a writer for the children's clothing brand "PETITMIG".
Knits and sweaters will inevitably get pilling.
It can't be helped, but it doesn't look very nice with pilling.
In order to wear your favorite knitwear and sweaters in perfect condition next winter, take care of them properly before putting them away.
This time, we will introduce tools to remove the pills from knitwear, how to remove them, and tricks to make pilling less likely to occur.
How to take knit pills, what tools do you have?
I will introduce a tool for removing knitted pills.
There are various tools, so let's use them according to the range of pilling.
pill removing brush
A pill removing brush is a clothing brush that can remove pilling .
A clothes brush is an indispensable item for removing dirt from knitwear, preventing static electricity, and cleaning knitwear after wearing it.
You can think of the pill removing brush as an integrated clothing brush.
pill remover
It may not be an exaggeration to say that the "pill remover", which is also available at 100-yen shops, is a must-have item for removing pills.
It removes a wide range of pills, so it is an item that will be useful when you have a lot of pills .
Razor
A safety razor or a T-shaped razor is recommended for removing hairballs.
However, since it has a blade, it may damage the fabric.
Do not use old-fashioned razors with exposed blades, as they may cut the fabric or cause injury.
Recommended if you don't have a pill remover or if you don't have too many pills.
sponge
Use the hard side of a two-layer sponge for dishwashing.
When removing pills, it is necessary to have a certain hardness, so it seems that the sponge sold at 100 yen was not able to remove the pills. (Mom friend talk)
If you have a hard sponge, you can try it, but I don't recommend it because you'll have to pull the hair out.
Thread cutting scissors
You can also use scissors to cut the fabric, but there is a risk of cutting the fabric, so use thread cutting scissors when cutting pills.
When the number of pills is small, it is recommended because it can be used immediately .
Adhesive sheet (common name: Korokoro)
Adhesive sheets are also used for cleaning pills.
However, it is not used to directly "stick and remove pills".
The adhesive sheet is used as an auxiliary role.
clothing brush
The clothing brush is also used as a supplementary use in the same way as the adhesive sheet.
A must-have when caring for knitted garments .
Careful brushing removes dirt and prevents pilling.
Prepare an easy-to-use (easy-to-grip) brush.
How to remove pilling from knitwear
There are many things you can do to get rid of knit pills.
So, from now on, I will introduce how to use each of them.
How to remove pills from knitwear "Put the knitwear or sweater on a flat surface"
Lay the garment on a flat surface before depilling knits and sweaters.
Also, try to make the knit itself as flat as possible so that there are no irregularities on the surface.
In addition to brushes and pill removers, you may also use edged tools such as razors and scissors.
These tools are used to stroke the surface of the knit, so if the surface of the garment is uneven, there is a risk of accidentally cutting the part of the fabric that sticks out.
If you remove the pills, you can still wear it, but if there are holes, you won't be able to wear it, so be careful.
How to remove pilling from knitwear "Float the pilling with an adhesive sheet"
No matter what item you use, first use an adhesive sheet to lift the pills up a little .
At this time, instead of sticking the sheet to the knit, let's roll it lightly.
At that time, if you press the adhesive sheet strongly against the knit, the sheet will stick and damage the knitted fabric, so be careful.
How to remove pilling with a pill removing brush
The pill removing brush removes pills by brushing , just like a clothing brush.
The important thing here is not to scrub too hard.
If you rub it hard and pull the hair strongly, the knit fabric will be damaged, so please brush gently.
How to remove pills with a pill remover
Use an adhesive sheet to lift the pill, then gently shave by stroking .
Be careful not to stroke the same place over and over again.
After shaving, hairballs go into the case under the shaved area, so throw them away frequently.
How to remove hairballs with a razor
For razors, use T-shaped razors or safety razors (those that can be used safely) whose blades are not exposed.
Gently stroke the knit so that the blade does not stand upright .
If you press and move it, the knit will tear, so be careful.
How to remove pills with a sponge
Stroke the part where one of the two layers is hard, as if rubbing against the knit.
This is how the hard part gets entangled in the pills and the knit pills can be removed .
How to remove pills with thread cutting scissors
Recommended if you have less hairballs .
Easy to use, just cut the pills that are made.
However, cut it so that it doesn't touch the fabric so you don't pull the pill too much.
If you have a lot of pills, you will get tired just cutting them, so let's cut them in other ways.
Why do knit pills form?
Why do knit pills form?
How to make a knitted pill
Pilling occurs when the cloth rubs against each other and causes "friction" .
Fabric hairs rub against each other, creating static electricity that creates a tangled ball.
This is a ball of hair.
Areas where knit pilling is common
Knit pilling is caused by friction.
Therefore, it is easy for pilling to occur in areas that are easily rubbed.
[ Parts where knitting is prone to pilling ]
- armpit
- back
- shoulder
For the armpits, not only knits and sweaters, but also fleece can be used.
It's the easiest part to get because it rubs when you raise and lower your arm or when you walk .
However, it is surprisingly easy to do on the back.
This is because even trivial actions in everyday life, such as sitting in a chair, wearing a jacket, or carrying a backpack, rub against each other.
When you carry a shoulder bag or backpack on your shoulders, it is easy to rub and pill, so be sure to take good care of your shoulders.
Ingenuity to prevent knitted pilling
Pilling occurs when the knitwear rubs against each other.
So if you don't rub against each other, you won't be able to do pills, but it's pretty difficult to prevent it.
However, you can prevent it by taking care of it and taking a little extra care.
Wear slightly larger outerwear
When wearing a knit or sweater, wear loose outerwear as much as possible.
In order to prevent friction, it is necessary to reduce the contact surfaces as much as possible.
Therefore, it is best to wear loose-fitting outerwear over a knit or sweater.
Do proper grooming (brushing)
Pills are caused by hair tangling due to friction.
Therefore, after wearing a knit or sweater, be sure to brush your hair thoroughly to untangle the tangled hair .
By brushing, you can untangle the hair that has begun to get tangled and make it difficult for static electricity to occur , so prepare an easy-to-use clothing brush and gently stroke along the flow of the hair. let's go.
How to remove knitted pills | Summary
This time, we introduced tools to remove pills from knitwear, how to remove them, and tricks to make pilling less likely to occur.
Pilling on knitwear and sweaters is caused by the "friction" that occurs during daily life.
Let's take care of the hairballs that have been made gently with tools that match the range and number of hairballs.
Avoid cutting the hairballs by hand as this will damage the fibers.
