How to get rid of bobbles on wool

It’s quite rare for woolly jumpers and coats to stay bobble-free – but luckily it’s an easy problem to fix. We’ve put together three tips to remove bobbles from wool and help you get your garments looking good again.

Use a razor

A word of warning - only try this on finer knits rather than your big, chunky-style jumpers. It’s also worth trying this on a small part of the material first rather than covering the whole item.

Stretch the fabric’s surface tightly with your fingers. Using a disposable razor, gently run the razor over the area of wool you want to work on, following the contours of the fabric. You can also pick off any fuzz at the edges and hems with your hands.

Roll with it

Too nervous about using a razor? There is a gentler and less risky alternative. Run a Velcro hair roller over bobbles on clothes will easily lift them away. Better still, the lint can be scraped off with a comb and your hair rollers can be reused.

Try sticky tape

Sellotape is another way you can lift the bobbles away from the fabric. The downside is that it’ll take quite a while to do a full garment, but it’s a good way to tackle problem areas – such as under the arms – quickly.

Of course, the best piece of advice is to care for your clothes correctly so you don’t get so many bobbles to begin with. Discover our tips on how to prevent clothes bobbling.