Fabric Pilling Explained for Buyers: Causes, Tests and What to Check Before Bulk Production

Close-up fabric pilling on a navy knit next to gray and beige swatches

Fabric pilling is the formation of small, attached fiber balls on a fabric surface. Check pilling resistance during sample confirmation so the material, finishing state and performance requirements can be reviewed before bulk production. A smooth new sample alone does not establish resistance to later rubbing or laundering. An “anti-pill” description, fiber composition and GSM […]