A washing machine doesn’t cause pilling on its own, but it can
speed up or worsen it. However, you can reduce the amount of pilling caused by
a washing machine by using smart tactics on laundry day. For starters, turn
clothes inside out, fasten zippers, sort by type, and use cold, gentle cycles.

-Start with removing lint from clothes and getting fuzz off sweaters before you wash. Use a lint brush, fabric shaver or even just shake garments out before putting them in the washing machine.

-Turn garments inside out so that only the inside rubs up against other garments

-Fasten zippers, buttons and hooks—rubbing against these hard objects can damage clothing fibers.

-Sort clothes by fabric type to help keep heavier fabrics from damaging lighter ones in the wash.

-Sort clothes by color—if pills are formed from contrasting fabric colors, they’ll stand out more. For example, fibers from a black sweater ending up on your white T-shirt.

-Opt for a gentle, cold water wash or even hand wash your clothes.

-Don’t overload the washing machine—if your clothes can’t move easily in the machine, they’ll rub together and cause more friction.

-Use the right amount of detergent. We recommend a Precision Pour Cap, designed to help you use the amount needed to clean, care and protect your belongings—no more, no less.

-Consider using fabric softener to help protect clothing fibers.

-When the wash is done, use a gentle, low heat dryer cycle or hang up your clothes to
air dry.