Fabric Pilling

Fabric pilling is usually detected after use or through relevant testing. Because the fabric only experiences pilling after repeated friction and fiber fuzzing. And fiber pilling is related to the following factors: 1. Short fibers are prone to pilling; Within a unit length, there are more fiber ends exposed on the surface of the yarn and fabric, and the gripping force is poor, making it prone to pilling. For example: bamboo fiber, wool, polyester staple fiber, etc. 2. High fiber strength and easy pilling; The fibers produced by friction are not easy to fall off, which can easily lead to the formation of wool balls. In this case, there are usually more blends, such as polyester and cotton. Mixing two types of fibers, one strong and one weak, can easily occur. 3. Low yarn twist and easy pilling; The low twist of yarn increases the mobility of fibers, making them easy to be pulled out during friction, resulting in fuzzing and the formation of hairballs. 4. The fabric structure is loose and prone to pilling; Generally speaking, the highest probability of pilling is satin>twill>plain weave. Mainly because the tighter the fabric and the tighter it is held, the less likely it is to pill. 5. Knitted fabric is prone to pilling; Knitted fabrics have a larger exposed fiber surface area, making them more prone to pilling than woven fabrics.