Keep Your Favorite Scarves Soft and Pill-Free With These Tips

In winter, when cold winds are blowing all around, nothing is more appealing than burying one's face in a warm, soft scarf. A scarf provides us with warmth and comfort. Unfortunately, however, a purchased scarf does not always remain as beautiful as it was at the time of purchase. When a scarf gets old, it tends to develop the problem of pilling and shedding fibers. Then, you follow various tips to keep the scarf looking brand new.

How to Keep your Scarves from Pilling and Shedding

 Not all scarves are alike they do not all shed the same kind of fuzz or fibers. Not all scarves have the same problem. There are some scarves that wear out quickly and also leave lint on clothes or coats. Pilling depends on the scarf's fabric. Woolen scarves are the most commonly found in the market however, they tend to develop lint quickly and lose their shape. This problem is more commonly observed in scarves made from fabrics such as acrylic, polyester, and viscose.

The main causes of this problem are wearing the scarf repeatedly, friction, and improper washing. When we wash a scarf vigorously or use a high-speed machine wash, its fibers weaken and start to come loose. Similarly, repeated friction also causes the quality of the scarf to deteriorate.

If you want to prevent your scarf from pilling and shedding, always wash it gently and avoid rubbing it vigorously. It is better to wash the scarf in cold water and dry it in the shade. Storing it properly prevents the fibers from getting damaged, allowing the scarf to look new for a long time.