How to get rid of bobbly bits on your clothes

Sorry for the title but i dont know how else to describe it. i got a new jumper a couple of weeks ago and after wearing it a few times, it has all these bobbly bits on the arms. how do you get rid of them and how should i prevent them appearing in future?

Reply 1

dh00001

16

wash them with a rough towle to get rid. hand washing often prevents them

Reply 2

tbm

13

What material is it made of? If its acrylic, it will do that anyway, theres not much you can do about it apart from wahsing it on a gentle wool wash, which I assume you do anyway?

If its really really bad and you've only worn it a few times, take it back to the store, it might be faulty.

Reply 3

thats_my_poison

OP

1

yeah, it's 89% acrylic which would explain why. it's not really noticeable but it's a bit annoying since iv only worn it a few times. at least ill know to stay away from acrylic stuff now

Reply 4

tbm

13

Yeah acrylic is a pain like that, which is why I only tend to buy stuff thats cotton, as it doesnt go bobbly. I had a jumper from Topshop last year which was acrylic and I only washed it once and it was bobbly all along the bottom, I took it back and got a refund it was so bad. It looked awful, it looked like it had been washed about 100 times!!!

Reply 5

thats_my_poison

OP

1

well it's only a plain black cardie and was only £5 so it's not that big a deal but it really does heighten my hatred of new look

Reply 6

*Pop*

Use a disposable razor to gently 'shave' off the bobbly bits whilst pulling the fabric 'til its almost taught. It's tedious but i suppose you could just do it on the bits that are most noticeable.

Reply 7

becs_in_bath

Buy yourself one of these jobbies:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lint-Fuzz-Pill-Remover-Clothes-Fabric-Sweater-Shaver_W0QQitemZ200111502559QQihZ010QQcategoryZ106126QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

They're really good, and you can see all the bobbly bits that have come off in the plastic container bit - very satisfying!

Reply 8

leesto

becs_in_bath

Buy yourself one of these jobbies:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lint-Fuzz-Pill-Remover-Clothes-Fabric-Sweater-Shaver_W0QQitemZ200111502559QQihZ010QQcategoryZ106126QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

They're really good, and you can see all the bobbly bits that have come off in the plastic container bit - very satisfying!

Got one of these in the house and they are good although they don't always do a perfect job.

Reply 9

K o k o

1

*Pop*

Use a disposable razor to gently 'shave' off the bobbly bits whilst pulling the fabric 'til its almost taught. It's tedious but i suppose you could just do it on the bits that are most noticeable.

I was just gonna suggest that.

Seems weird at first, but it does it's job.

Reply 10

KeenEconomist

MY TIPS FOR KEEPING CHEAP CLOTHES IN GOOD CONDITION

Guys, I wear a ton of really cheap acrylic jumpers. ALWAYS hand wash with cool water + non powdery detergent. Let soak for a few hours and rinse in cool water and dry. Do each top one at a time. I only use the machine for PJs and knickers and other crappy house clothes. Also if you can afford it, dry clean your jeans.