Pilling: Ein Zeichen von Qualität bei Wolle und wie du es richtig pflegst

Pilling: A sign of quality in wool and how to care for it properly

Anyone who has ever owned a high-quality woolen garment will be familiar with the phenomenon: after wearing it a few times, small balls form on the surface, known as pilling. Many people find pilling unsightly and annoying.
But what if I told you that pilling is actually a quality feature of wool? In this blog post, we explain why this is the case and how you can best care for your wool to preserve its beauty for a long time.

Why pilling is a quality feature

Pilling occurs when the fine fibers of a wool fabric come loose due to friction and clump together to form small balls. This happens especially with clothing that is worn and washed very often and often affects areas that are subject to heavy wear such as sleeves, collars or the area around the hips.

The surprising thing is that the finer and softer the wool, the more likely it is to pill. High-quality types of wool such as merino wool or cashmere consist of very fine fibers that are not twisted together as tightly. These loose, soft fibers are the reason why the wool feels so pleasant on the skin - but also the reason why it tends to form small pills. Wool that hardly pills or does not pill at all is often coarser, stiffer and therefore less comfortable to wear.

The nature of wool fibre

Wool is a natural fiber that is characterized by its special structure. Each wool fiber has a scaly surface that ensures that the fibers easily interlock and thus remain stable. However, with high-quality wool with long, soft fibers, this does not happen as much, which makes the fibers more susceptible to loosening and thus pilling. This means that pilling is a natural process that shows that your wool retains its soft and fine properties.

How to properly care for pilling

Even though pilling is a sign of the quality of your wool, you naturally want your clothes to look beautiful and well-maintained for as long as possible. This is where proper care comes into play – and the miracle brush.

The miracle brush as a savior in times of need

With the miracle brush you can easily remove pilling without damaging the delicate wool fibers. Brush your garment gently in one direction and the small pills will come off without much effort. Regular brushing will keep your wool clothing smooth and soft and prevent large amounts of pilling from accumulating.

More tips for caring for wool

In addition to using the miracle brush, there are other tips to reduce pilling and keep your wool clothes in top condition:

  1. Wash gently: Always wash wool with a special wool detergent and at a low temperature. Hand washing or a gentle wool wash cycle in the machine is best.

  2. Dry gently: Let your wool clothing dry lying flat to avoid unnecessary stress on the fibres.

  3. Proper storage: Store your woolen clothes lying flat to avoid deformation. Protect them from moths by placing lavender sachets or special moth repellents in the wardrobe.

Conclusion: Pilling as a sign of luxurious wool

Pilling may be annoying at first, but it shows you that you are wearing a garment made of real, high-quality wool or cashmere. With the right care, such as regular use of the miracle brush, you can keep your upcycled wool clothing in top condition for a long time. Accept pilling as a natural part of wearing comfort and enjoy the soft, luxurious wool on your skin - it's worth it!

Discover more care tips and our unique upcycling pieces on www.jawollbaby.de in the blog and learn how to get the most out of your wool clothing.

 
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