Removing bobbles from tshirt

oliverp_2

Hi there..I have some t shirts which are work branded ones. They seem good quality (ie. not itchy etc) but after a lot of washing, they have developed like small bobbles on the fabric. They can be removed if you pick them off, but there is loads of them.

I'm not sure of the proper name for these...but is there a way I can get rid of them (other than picking them off individually!!).

Thanks all

wokkies

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lint-Shaver-Debobbler-Remove-Bobbles-Clothing-FREE-Batt_W0QQitemZ180093359686QQihZ008QQcategoryZ300QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180093359686
de-bobbler

wokkies

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Remington_Fuzz_Away__Review_5203096

oliverp_2

Never knew anything like that existed and I got the name right!

Thanks...I'll have a look round some shops to see if they sell them - if not I'll try eBay.

wokkies

john lewis had some but cant find them on their site,good luck

lemonade_money

I've used a razor doing this before and it worked fine - but be careful!

brindles01

I would also recommend using a Bic typre razor. Just draw it gently over the 'rough' area and it will clean it up fantastic. Just don't be too 'aggressive' with it a light touch is all it needs.

janetmw

oliverp wrote: »

I'm not sure of the proper name for these...

It's called pilling!

Janet

fizzel81

lemonade_money wrote: »

I've used a razor doing this before and it worked fine - but be careful!

yes be very carefull i tried it once with a razor and ended up ripping the material

LJM

I was always told to use a blunt razor

oliverp_2

Thanks for the advice with the razor.

I don't think I'll try it because I might rip the tshirt...and they are work ones. I've got loads but I'd like to keep loads as it saves doing washing for a while!