Philips Fabric Shaver GC026/00, Blue

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In fact, it’s an investment that will allow you to keep your clothes for longer. A fabric shaver is a particularly good choice if you have things like expensive woollen or cashmere jumpers that you don’t want to throw away. Once you understand how the fabric shaver works and have a good technique, you should be able to use it carefully on expensive garments without worrying about damaging them. What can I use instead of a fabric shaver? An electric fabric shaver is easily the fastest and most effective method of removing pills from clothing. Once the device is charged up or you’ve inserted batteries, lay the fabric across a flat surface. Battery-operated: This is especially important if you want to take your lint remover with you while travelling. The biggest downside to the Philips fabric shaver is what happens after you’ve refreshed your knits. The biggest con with this device is that while the lint container holds a large amount of fuzz and is easy to remove and replace, that large size makes it more difficult to clean.

Probably not. It’s not something that bothers us, anyway. A fabric shaver isn’t something we plan to keep out on display in our home. Some fabric shavers are more powerful than others. A heavy-duty fabric shaver is better for tough fabrics, whereas a less aggressive fabric shaver is better for delicate clothing. What should you look for in a fabric shaver? Simply tipping the container over and shaking it will get the majority of the lint out, but there will usually be a little bit left at the bottom. To help with this, Philips included a small brush you can use to sweep out the leftover bobbles. However, this brush isn’t long enough to reach all the way to the bottom of the container. The fabric shaver is often referred to by other names including lint remover, sweater shaver, lint shaver, defuzzer,debobbler, bobble shaver and bobble remover. The Philips GC026/30 is designed with a large blade face for effective and fast handling of clothes. An adjustable cap is also integrated into this lint remover to handle fragile outfits.Fabric shavers are especially useful if you own a lot of woollen clothing, as wool tends to collect lint balls much more than other kinds of fabric. What kinds of fabric shavers are available? We were super impressed by it and haven't encountered any downsides. It's affordable, works on a variety of fabrics, is very portable and simply gets the job done.

Merino wool: Another sturdier fabric, we next tested the lint remover on one of our favourite jumpers. We were pleased that it handled these natural fibres with ease. A lot of people assume that once an item of clothing starts pilling and bobbles are popping up left, right and centre, it’s had it. That simply isn’t true—with a fabric shaver, you can make it look just like it did the day you bought it.In other words, you can adjust this lint remover to suit the material your item of clothing is made from including cotton, nylon, synthetic materials, etc.

Ergonomic grip: Many fabric shavers are designed with a non-slip, ergonomic handle. This is a good feature to have as it gives you more control over the fabric shaver. Safety guard: If you have children, you will want to be extra careful about the kind of fabric shaver you choose. Look for one with an automatic safety protection feature, or a well-designed safety guard if you have kids. Fabric shavers are small gadgets used for removing bobbles (pilling) from clothes, furniture and upholstery. They are usually handheld electric devices that you run over your sweater or another item of clothing and remove the bobbles. However, lower-quality fabric shavers can be a waste of time and money. Some fabric shavers will barely make a difference to your clothes, so it’s important to choose a good product that actually works. Do fabric shavers ruin clothes?Initially, we started with sturdier fabrics to get the hang of the gadget then we moved on to more delicate fabrics and synthetic fabrics. Among the range of fabric types we used the lint remover on were: Our old hat had very obvious pilling from over three years of use and perhaps less than ideal storage conditions. The first pass of the Philips fabric shaver took off at least 80% of the pilling and lint on the hat. After that first pass we had to take a closer look at the fabric to spot any remaining bobbles. After a subsequent pass with the Philips our hat looked almost good as new. Its 2-in-1 design features a fabric comb at one end that removes bobbles and a soft lint brush at the other end. With three different fabric comb sizes, you can adjust the device to be used on delicate fabric fibres as well as sturdier fabrics. Using the fabric shaver incorrectly voids the warranty, as does poor maintenance or if unauthorised repairs or alterations have been made. Adjustable distance control: Some fabric shavers allow you to adjust the blade’s distance from the fabric. A shaver with this feature are more versatile and can be used on different kinds of fabrics with better accuracy.

Doesn’t damage clothes: This seems obvious, but you want to make sure you get a lint remover that has been tried and tested and won’t damage your clothes. Our first impressions of the Philips were that it was made of relatively sturdy plastic - just don’t expect it to survive a high fall unscathed. If you choose a good fabric shaver you will find that it can work wonders at restoring old clothes. If you compare the cost of a fabric shaver with the cost of replacing your clothes, it’s definitely worth it!Large pill cup: If you’re going to be running the fabric shaver over a large settee or using it on a lot of clothes, you should look for one with a large pill cup, as this means you won’t need to empty it so often. Adjusting the blade guard is easy. Twisting the guard changes the height between the guard and the blades, which allows you to work on more delicate fabrics such as wool as well as heavier, sturdier knits.