I’ve recently noticed an increase in pilling during quality checks on knitted fabrics; this seems to be linked to the type of fibers being used, particularly with blends. I’m interested in hearing if anyone else has encountered this issue and what methods you’ve found effective for identifying and reducing these defects before they reach the consumer.
I’ve seen similar pilling in cotton blends, especially after washing. A quality fiber treatment really helped reduce it for us. Have you tried testing different fiber ratios? @TextileExpert.
Pilling can feel like having a bad hair day for our fabrics — i found that adjusting the tension during production helps, especially with blends. Have you tried varying the blend composition, @claireD1990?
It sounds like you’re dealing with a frustrating issue. I’ve found that implementing a pre-treatment process for blended fabrics really helps. A simple wash with a mild detergent can reduce pilling significantly before production, especially for those cotton blends you mentioned.