Which kind of fabric is not prone to pilling?

      Many people are troubled by pilling on their clothes. Pilling will not only make the clothes very unsightly, but also make the quality 

of the clothes worse and worse. This blog will talk about which fabrics are not prone to pilling to better avoid this problem.

What causes lint pilling?

        Known as fabric pills, these small fuzz or lint balls form on the surface of a fabric as a result of rubbing, machine-washing, and 

regular wear and tear. Pilling is not limited to clothing, either; you might also notice it on upholstered furniture, bedding, or rugs.

What are the characteristics of pilling?

1 Fiber strength: The higher the fiber strength (generally speaking, the fiber with good elasticity has high strength), the stronger the 

ability to connect the lint balls, the harder it is for the balls to fall off, and the more lint balls there are on the surface of the fabric.

2 Fiber length: Long fibers receive greater frictional resistance in the yarn than short fibers and are not easily pulled out of the yarn.

Short fibers are easier to pill than long fibers.

3 Fiber fineness: Thin fibers are easier to pill than thick fibers. The thicker the fiber, the greater the stiffness. The fiber ends are not 

easy to bend and become entangled into balls.

4 Fiber curl: The more wavy the fiber is (such as animal hair), the easier it is for the fiber to loosen and slip during friction, and the 

easier it is for pilling.

5 Fabric structure: The tighter the fabric structure, the less likely it is to pill. 

6 Fabric surface smoothness: The smoother the fabric surface, the less likely it is to pill.

Conclusion

     Cotton, linen, and viscose fabrics are relatively less prone to pilling Nylon, polyester, and polyester fabrics are relatively easy to 

pill.

     Ease of pilling: ribbed fabric > plain weave fabric, knitted fabric > Woven fabric, light fabrics > heavy fabrics.