Description
Wool and many other fabrics form small balls of fiber over time. They are called pills. They appear where fabric rubs, like under the arms and on the elbows. The sweater is still fine, but it looks old. A fabric shaver gives it back a smooth surface.
Behind a perforated metal guard, a small blade spins at high speed. When you move the shaver over the fabric, the pills poke through the holes and the blade cuts them off. The guard keeps the blade away from the fabric itself, so the threads aren’t damaged.
Lay the item flat on a table. Move the shaver in small circles, without pressing. Pressing pulls the fabric into the guard.
The cut fuzz collects in a clear container. When it is full, click it off and empty it over the bin.
The shaver runs on two AA batteries. You can use it anywhere: on the sofa, on a coat, on a curtain, or on a car seat.
Use it carefully on very fine knits, and test on a hidden spot first.
The merino wool beanie and the fleece sweaters stay neat with it too.
