Just like your favorite sweater, those soft and cozy jersey sheets are going to pill. It's inevitable. But don't despair! There are things you can do to minimize the pilling and extend the life of your jersey sheets. Read on to learn more.
What is Pilling?
Pilling is those little balls of fabric that form on the surface of your clothing. It happens when individual fibers break off and become tangled together. The result is a piece of fabric that looks like it's covered in lint. Pilling is most likely to occur on fabrics that are made from natural fibers, like cotton, or synthetic fibers, like polyester. And yes, that includesjersey sheets!
How to Prevent Pilling on Jersey Sheets
Unfortunately, there's no way to completely prevent pilling. But there are things you can do to reduce the amount of pilling that occurs.
Here are a few tips:
1. Wash your jersey sheets separately from other items in your laundry. This will help to prevent them from coming into contact with other items that might cause them to pill.
2. Use a mild detergent when washing your jersey sheets. Harsh detergents can strip the natural oils from the fabric, which makes it more susceptible to pilling.
3. Don't use fabric softener on your jersey sheets. Fabric softener can actually make pilling worse by coating the fibers and making them more likely to break off.
4. Wash your jersey sheets in cool water instead of hot water. Hot water can damage the fibers and make them more likely to pill.
5. Do not dry clean your jersey sheets. Dry cleaning uses harsh chemicals that can damage the fabric and make it more susceptible to pilling.
6. Line dry or tumble dry your jersey sheets on low heat instead of high heat. High heat can damage the fibers, causing them to break off and pill.
7. Remove your jersey sheets from the dryer as soon as they're finished drying. Leaving them in the dryer for too long can cause them to pill.
8. Avoid sitting or lying on your jersey sheets when you're wearing clothes that might shed fibers, like wool sweaters or denim jeans. Those shedding fibers can cling to your jersey sheets and cause them to pill over time.
Yes, jersey sheets will pill—but there's no need to toss them in the trash just yet! With a little care and attention, you can keep those pills at bay and extend the life of your favorite cozy bedding.