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The bedding pills after only a few washes

Short answer: Short answer: Pilling comes from rubbing against heavy laundry in the same wash and from an overfilled machine. Wash bedding on its own and with plenty of room in the drum.

Why bedding is exposed

A duvet cover is large and heavy when it is wet. If there are jeans or towels in the same wash, they rub against each other throughout the whole cycle. That is the most common reason a new set pills already after the third wash, even when the fabric itself is good quality.

Wash bedding on its own

Run bedding in its own wash and fill the machine at most two thirds full. That way the fabric can move freely instead of being pressed together. Close the duvet cover fully, so less laundry gathers inside it during the wash and creates friction against the inner seams.

Drying without harsh heat

High heat in the tumble dryer raises the fibres and turns them into pills faster than low heat does. Dry on low heat or on a line, and take the cover out while it is still slightly damp. That also makes the fabric easier to smooth out, and you avoid heavy creasing that needs extra ironing.

How to remove pills

A fabric shaver works just as well on bedding as on clothes. Lay the fabric flat, pull it slightly taut and go in one direction at a time. See bamboo bedding, where the quality is chosen to pill less than ordinary cotton right from the start.

Sort by weight before washing

Never wash towels, jeans, or sportswear together with bedding, even when the temperature suits both. It is exactly the combination of heavy and light fabric that creates the most friction in the drum. Wash bedding instead with other light, smooth fabric such as shirts or sheets.

Detergent and dosage

Too much detergent can leave residue in the fibres, which makes the fabric stiffer and more prone to pilling on the next wash. Follow the dose on the packet and use a little less if you have soft water. See bamboo pillowcases for a set that handles normal dosage without trouble.

The first washes matter most

Loose fibres left over from production sit loosest the first few times the fabric is washed, which is why new sets often pill the most at the start. Wash new bedding on its own the first time, so loose fibres do not stick to other laundry in the same wash.

Fabric softener and coating

Fabric softener leaves a thin coating around the fibres, which can make bedding feel softer right away. But the coating also reduces the fabric's ability to absorb moisture and does not solve the actual cause of pilling. Use it sparingly if you want to keep the bamboo fabric's natural breathability as intact as possible.

Storage between washes

Store clean bedding dry, without leaving it pressed together with other textiles for long periods. Moisture and pressure can weaken the fibres over time, even without a single wash. See bamboo sheets for the full range if you want to put together a matching set.