Annoyed with those little lint balls covering your most often worn sweater? That's pilling.
The cotton/acrylic blend of Milky Tomato sweaters means pilling will always naturally occur due to friction.
There are electronic and analog sweater shavers out there that are perfect pill removers.
The quickest and safest method for removing heavy pilling is an electric fabric shaver or de-fuzzer.
How to: Lay the sweater flat and taut. Turn on the shaver and glide it slowly over the fabric in circular motions or with the grain of the knit. Do not press down too hard.
Best for: Heavily pilled sweaters and sturdy fabrics.
Sweater Combs and other specialty knitwear tools are highly effective because you have more control over the pressure.
How to: Lay the garment on a hard, flat surface. Pull the fabric taut and gently comb or brush in one direction.
Best for: Cashmere, merino wool, and delicate blends.
Standard Disposable Razor
A regular disposable razor works like a charm, though it requires a steady hand to avoid nicking the fabric!
How to: Keep the sweater perfectly flat and taut. Gently scrape the razor over the pills, making sure to shave in only one direction. Use tape or a lint roller simultaneously to sweep up the shaved fuzz.
Best for: When you're in a pinch.
Prevention Tips
Pilling is a natural byproduct of friction, but you can minimize it by:
Turning garments inside out: Always do this before placing sweaters in the wash.
Washing gently: Use the cold water delicate cycle or hand-wash, and never wring the material out.
Air drying: Lay sweaters flat to dry. The friction in a tumble dryer is the number one cause of pilling.