Chef Aid Fabric and Sweater Comb

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We purchased multiple identical garments made of a rayon/polyester blend that was likely to pill, then washed and dried them 15 times each to create the worst possible pilling scenario. If you're worried about damaging delicate fabrics with an electric shaver, this comb is a simple yet effective way to remove the pills. To enjoy all that Hobbycraft has to offer, please enable cookies or check whether another programme is blocking them. A sweater stone is ideal for heavy wools and thick yarns - it will revitalise that ultra-fluffy Angora blend jersey you bought last winter.

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Outside of the Lab, we sent the shavers off to consumer testers to get feedback on their experience using the product, how easy (or difficult) they found it to use and clean, how long the shaver held a charge if it was motorized, as well as any other feedback they want to share. The short length and natural crimp (the compression that makes wool soft and springy) of wool fibres, as well as the microscopic scales that surround them, all contribute to movement during wear and care, which in turn leads to friction. At the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Home Care and Cleaning Lab, we tested 18 different pill removers, ranging from motorized electric shavers to simpler tools like fabric combs. Try to find one that has a large surface area on the metal shaving head (a tiny one it will take you forever), you also want the body to be solid enough to last a long time.No matter what type of pill remover you use, it must be applied with care so you don't damage the fabric. Because it comes with an AC adapter, you can use it non-stop while plugged into an outlet without fear of running out of battery.

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Because it's manual, be prepared to put more effort and time into eliminating pills, and we recommend that you work gently to keep from stretching fabrics. Especially unique are the blade lock for safety and the two-speed motor so you can dial down the power for delicate fabrics. This small but mighty shaver removed pills from our test sweaters quicker and more easily than others we tested.During our test, we found that it removed pills in only a few gentle passes and left us with a satisfying ball of fuzz. Over 90% of issues reported to us are resolved over the phone without need for the machine to visit a service centre.

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Lighter and finer gauge knits, such as cashmere, can be too delicate under the excoriating motion of a sweater stone. It also comes with a small brush to remove trapped lint from the head and a cover to protect the blades when you're not using it, though the lint bin is small and can be tricky to remove. It looks like a relative of a charcoal water filter, but with air bubbles, like an unusual piece of pumice. Dreary by name, dull by nature, ‘pilling’ is that familiar phenomenon where little fibre balls work their way to the surface of garments.

Sweater and Fabric Comb removes fuzz from all napped, woven, or knitted fabrics, including coats, blankets, or sweaters of wool, cashmere, or acrylic. Gentle and effective, the comb removes fuzz and pilling from sweaters and coats in any napped or knitted fabric. The picks below are our top-tested fabric shavers along with newer models that have received rave reviews from real users.