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Why Your Clothes Pill (& How to Remove Pilling) – Garment Care Tip

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Why Your Clothes Pill (& How to Remove Pilling) – Garment Care Tip

s As we’ve said numerous times, the true menswear aficionado seeks not only to build a robust wardrobe, but also to keep it well-maintained. This means using the proper laundering techniques, removing stains whenever they first occur…and removing those pesky little hangers-on that seem to find their way onto all different types of clothing: fabric pills!   What is Pilling? A pill, sometimes known by other names, including a bobble, fuzzball, or lint ball, is a small ball of fibers that forms on a piece of cloth. It’s a surface defect of textiles caused by the washing and wearing of...

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How I Clean & Store My Winter Clothes & Boots

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How I Clean & Store My Winter Clothes & Boots

ClosetMaid system (see all configurations), petite-friendly 14″ hangers, overhead / underbed storage bins (also sold here) After a lot of time spent indoors and the arrival of warmer weather (although what’s this I hear about snow tonight?!), I started doing my seasonal storage swap. Twice a year, in early spring and again in the fall, I rotate out / in larger items that are particularly seasonal like boots, scarves, coats and thick sweaters. Living in a small city condo, this has been important for making the most of my accessible closet space. Below is my usual process and products used!...

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