How to identify the “furball-resistant knit” that no one tells you about. Page 2

In other words, it is less likely to pilling...Knit with long-fiber, high-twist yarn knitted at degree count!

If you choose knitwear with an emphasis on not pilling, it is best to choose knitwear made of long-fiber materials such as “cotton,” “linen,” and “silk,” knitted with a high count of yarn. For wool, choose knitwear made of combed-type materials with long fibers to minimize the risk of pilling. We recommend that you weigh the above three points of view on pilling-resistant knitwear against your design preferences and choose the knit that best suits your needs, while exploring the line of what you can accept as pilling-resistant.

↑Cotton 27-gauge cardigan by ” Cruciani “, Italy’s top knitwear brand

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The option to solve the problem by processing

If you want to save time and effort spent on assessing the texture of the material and yarn, you can choose knitwear that incorporates a process called anti-pill, which prevents the formation of furballs. This is often employed for materials that are prone to furballs. Therefore, you may enjoy a different texture from that of the knitwear with anti-pilling treatment, which is made from the materials and yarns introduced in the previous point of view.

Rakuten Fashion

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Finally, we introduce a selection of recommended knitwear that is less prone to furballs!

Recommended Knit 1GENTLEMAN PROJECTS' THE WOOSTER Series

This series uses a 6-ply high-twist cotton yarn made by making two 3-ply high-twist yarns and twisting them together again. The WOOSTER series is a mix of AMOSSA, a yarn with strong stretch properties, to achieve a texture full of originality and a high shape retention ability that will not lose its shape for more than 10 years. The uneven texture of the knit minimizes deterioration caused by friction by reducing the contact surface, and other measures are taken throughout to prevent the formation of pilling. The modern, moderately oversized silhouette design is also attractive in a wide range of variations, including sweaters, cardigans, and driver’s knits.

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Recommended Knit 2BATONER's V Neck Cardigan

From the knitwear brand “BATONER” released by the Yamagata factory Okuyama Meriyasu, dry touch hemp and crispy strong This cardigan can be worn over a T-shirt or layered using its unique texture, making it suitable for all seasons except midsummer.

BEAMS

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Recommended knit 3GRADO by TATRAS

This crew-neck knit is made of high-twisted cotton yarn and functional polyester plated. While simple and compact, it does not look monotonous when worn alone, thanks to the moderate one-point logo accent on the sleeve. The distinctive knitting pattern on the back is reminiscent of down stitches, another point that subtly differentiates this item from others.

タトラス公式オンラインストア

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