Stop Your Clothes From Bobbling
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Bobbling in clothes happens when certain fabrics, that are more prone to bobbling, create round balls or bobbles on the fabric. Pilling clothes is pretty similar to bobbling, but pilling is when long strands of fuzz form on the surface of the fabric. Fabric bobbling and pilling both occur as a result of too much friction and incorrect washing methods. Using a fabric conditioner like Lenor can help reduce friction during the wash, keeping clothes feeling softer and looking newer for longer.
Which Garments Are Most Likely to Bobble or Pill?
Certain fabrics are more prone to bobbling and pilling than others are. Wool fabrics tend to bobble and pill the most, along with cotton, poly-cotton, polyester, and nylon. Linen and silks tend not to bobble or pill in general, but if washed incorrectly, over time, they could be affected too. Using a fabric conditioner like Comfort can protect against bobbling, stretching, and fading while also softening fabrics and reducing wrinkles.
What Can You Do to Minimise Pilling or Bobbling?
Let’s take a look at how to prevent clothes like jerseys and jumpers from bobbling, and how to wash them to prevent bobbles from occurring. We'll also give you some tips on what to do if your clothes are already bobbled and pilled.
How to Prevent Pilling and Bobbling?
Here are our top tips for preventing clothes from getting friction-induced bobbles on them:
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Choose a gentle liquid laundry detergent that has been formulated specifically to prevent bobbling and clumping. Skip Anti-Ageing Laundry Liquid cares for your clothes while washing them thanks to the Fibre Care Technology™ used in its formulation. For added softness and reduced friction, pairing with a fabric conditioner like Comfort can help keep fibres smooth and clothes looking newer for longer.
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Wash fabrics like wool and cotton that are prone to bobbling, on the gentlest cycle possible on your washing machine. If you can, choose a wool cycle for wool fabrics specifically.
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Wash your clothing inside out to prevent bobbles from forming on the outside of garments.
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Consider using a good quality fabric conditioner too, to prevent fabric fibres from fluffing
Can You Remove Bobbles From Clothes?
If your clothes, or winter woollies, already have bobbles or pills on them, here are a few hacks to use to get the fuzz balls off of them:
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If the bobbles are confined to a small space, you can use Sellotape to remove the bobbles. Press the sticky side to the bobbled area, then lift it away, hopefully bringing the bobbles with it.
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Invest in a pilling comb or rolling comb to keep your clothing bobble-free and fuzz-free too.
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