The common causes of socks pilling are the material, wear for too long, and rubbing force when cleaning. Common socks fabrics are made of single and multiple fibers. Short fibers and broken fibers are entangled together to form a pilling phenomenon. After a long time, the fabric will be damaged and pilling will occur, and the socks will be pilled if you wash them too hard. Soak them frequently and wash them gently.
1. There are two types of anti-pilling socks: 100% cotton cotton socks or completely cotton-free acrylic socks. However, 100% cotton socks have very little elasticity, so the socks have poor foot coverage and comfort, and there are fewer such socks. Generally, those with a natural fiber content of more than 80% have good anti-pilling performance, and at the same time absorb wet sweat and feel good.
2. When washing socks, first put a few slices of lemon and stir in hot water, then soak the socks in lemon water for about ten minutes, so that the socks will be easy to clean. After washing, soak them in clean water for ten minutes. For a few minutes, try not to let the socks and detergents such as laundry detergent smell, and then put them in a dry and ventilated place, let them dry slowly, and do not expose them to the sun.
3. It is best not to wipe too much socks that are prone to pilling. It should be rubbed lightly. Just apply a warm cleanser and wipe gently. Never use a brush. If the wool socks are thicker, it is best not to pull them out, which will definitely make those hairy ones more likely to pilling. You can buy a dehairing machine, which is the kind of machine that specializes in removing balls from sweaters.