Lint and hair that clings to bamboo fabric

Short answer: Lint comes from towels and terry in the same load. Sort by fabric type, wash inside out and do not overfill the dryer.

Where the lint comes from

Lint is loose fibre shed by other laundry. Towels, dressing gowns and anything in terry shed the most, and dark bamboo fabric shows it most clearly because the contrast is greatest. With pets in the house the fabric also picks up hair from furniture and the car.

Sort by fabric type, not only colour

The single most useful habit is keeping terry separate. Run towels in their own load and keep jackets with hook and loop fastenings or zips away from the good pieces. Wash bamboo fabric inside out so lint settles on the inside.

How to remove what is already there

A lint roller is fastest, a damp rubber glove works on hair, and a lint brush picks up what the roller misses. For a heavy case, tumble the garment alone on cold for ten minutes and empty the filter afterwards. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Keeping it out of the wardrobe

Store dark clothing away from towels and woollens, and do not lay it straight onto a fabric shelf without a liner. See bamboo towels and bamboo clothing for women.

Frequently asked questions

Does fabric softener remove lint

No, it only coats the fibres. Sorting and a clean filter do far more.

Why does black clothing collect the most lint

The lint is pale, so contrast makes it visible. The amount on light fabric is the same.

Can lint be washed off

Partly. A rewash on its own with no terry in the load removes a good share of it.