Linting - reasons and remedies
Todays concerns with saving time, money and energy often result in
washing fewer, but larger, loads that have not been properly sorted.
Improper sorting may cause numerous washing problems. One of the
more common ones is linting. The following information explains what lint
is and how to prevent it.
WHAT IS LINT?
Short bres and yarns loosened in the laundering process are known as
lint. Linting occurs from loose bres left in garments after manufacture
and shedding from bres wearing off as garments are worn and
laundered.
WHAT LINT ISN?T.
PILLING
Pilling is often mistaken for lint. Permanent press fabrics and synthetic
bres have a tendency to pill (form little balls on the surface). Pilling
is caused by abrasion from normal wear and use. The areas that are
especially noticeable are on collars, cuffs, sleeves . . . areas which are
rubbed during use. Because bres are strong, these balls will not break
off during washing or wearing. They give a nubby look to the fabric and
will trap lint. Pilling should be brushed off, cut off, or picked off. |
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