Chef Aid Fabric and Sweater Comb

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offers complete simplicity in its ability to remove those fuzz balls, which regularly appear on natural fiber garments. She holds a bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences from Queens College, City University of New York. Stylish and functional, this fabric shaver from Steamery is rechargeable (via a USB-C cable) making it a great option for traveling since you don’t have to worry about replacing batteries. Walking with your arms out like a zombie would largely prevent this friction, but luckily you won’t have to. Though it took a few passes to fully remove the pills in our tests, it was easy to use and effective.

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Whether you have pills on furniture or just lots of clothing that needs de-fuzzing, this fabric shaver is built for bigger jobs with its large head, comfortable handle and plug-in AC adaptor . It looks like a relative of a charcoal water filter, but with air bubbles, like an unusual piece of pumice. Our Lab tests found that the Sweater Comb removed fuzz balls without pulling or stretching out the fabric, making it an ideal choice for finer fibers like cashmere or merino wool. Left: Images for Karyla Smith's Style Solutions column on lint removal, Right: Iris Hantverk clothes brush. In our test, it worked well to give new life to a worn black dress and to safely de-fuzz a sweater we previously nicked with a motorized shaver.After testing the Gleener and seeing all the positive online reviews, we feel it's worth a mention in our roundup, especially because it offers different head options and has features not found on other manual fabric shavers. 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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Well-made brushes are quite beautiful, and not out of place stationed by the front door, so you can brush and go. It resembles an oversized disposable razor with a de-pilling head on one side and a lint brush on the other. The Hemline range brings a huge variety of essential sewing tools and accessories, perfect for every project.That said, the methods for their removal listed above still apply, they might just take a bit longer. You are fully supported by Singer with a manufacturer guarantee along with full technical support by sewing experts.

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They whirr and crunch as they mow bobbles down, and the lint catcher fills with downy little bundles. Especially unique are the blade lock for safety and the two-speed motor so you can dial down the power for delicate fabrics. Gentle and effective, the comb removes fuzz and pilling from sweaters and coats in any napped or knitted fabric. They work by pulling the loose pills from the fabric and gathering them onto a metal comb or pumice-like stone to be cleaned off later. 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.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. 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.