Sweater Stone 3 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch Lint Remover

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As they cut, the cells crumble away from the stone. So, as you brush the stone across the fabric, the pills will be removed without any fear of getting snagged and damaging your clothing. Of course, you needn't worry that the Sweater Stone is going to slice off your fingers. Like any pumice, the Sweater Stone is completely safe to the touch. The stone is brittle and delicate, so when you smooth out your sweater you will notice a layer of grit on it. This is normal. It is the lava breaking off into tiny particles; simplyshake the sweater out and the grit falls off. Per the advice I read online prior to trying it out myself, I suggest first-time users trythe stone out on an unseen section of the sweater, or an arm, and use little to no pressure. And always go with the direction of the knit or weave. If you do, you should see similar results. Founded in 2004 by friends Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd, the two were committed to balancing their love of fashion with their environmental values.

Some shoppers also report that, though it is expensive, it is worth it because it keeps clothes in pristine condition. Take this user’s experience: The cells within the Sweater Stone conceal sharp edges that free the fibers holding those annoying pills to your garment. As soon as the cell cuts the fiber, it falls off the stone. This crumbling action eliminates the snags that you often get with electric sweater shavers. With the second, the waterproof lining on a pair of Torrent Shell pants I bought there failed after four years. These had delaminated due to pure heavy use and friction. Again, they unhesitatingly offered me a free replacement. This episode was notable because it was handled by an older, more senior sales clerk who had a younger, new clerk in tow and instructed him, on the fly, how and why they handled replacements like this. It's not revolutionary, but this n atural, pumice-like stone was able tocatch and remove a good amount of pilling from the two sweaters I've tried it on so far. One was 100% cashmere, the other was a wool- and cotton-blend. The Sweater Stone literally cuts the pills from your sweaters. The stone contains thousands of small "cells" that feature sharp edges that can cut through the fibers holding the pills and balls to your garment.It’s usually around January, after I’ve been regularly wearing my sweaters for a few months, that I start to notice pills all overthem. Now, when you think of fashion, the first thing you think of likely isn’t your detergent. But, traditional formulas can actually damage clothes, as well as your skin and the environment.

Not even the more expensive ones I own are immune to pilling, which is unfortunate because I spent a little extra in the first place in an effort to avoid pilling. I know angora isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I find rabbit fur to be absolutely unparalleled in softness and fluffiness. I have an angora hood/scarf I made and, oh, so cuddly. I did have to carry a lint brush round with me the entire time I was knitting though. :) Mohair has a lovely glowing halo, wool is sturdy and wears like iron, but angora is just the absolute softest. Softer than cheap cashmere, for my money. Good angora is hard to find in stores these days, though, that is for sure. You usually have to know someone who owns rabbits. In the close-up photo below, a purple sweater suffers from excessive pilling after a trip through the washing machine. With just a few minutes and the Sweater Stone, the sweater is looking nearly flawless. The unique crumbling action of the Sweater Stone both removes pills and prevents snags. Perfect for sweaters, knits, cashmere, upholstery, and more Key features: plant-derived, 100% recycled bottle, cruelty-free, free of petroleum, phosphate, phthalates, and artificial color

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The Sweater Stone eliminates sweater pilling to restore that brand-new luster. Rejuvenate an entire garment in minutes Given how difficult it is to properly care for delicate fabrics, we chose to take a closer look at Delicate Wash. Shoppers note that this cleaner takes care of their lingerie—some even go so far as to call it a “ miracle.” Read this glowing testimonial: The Sweater Stone restores this purple sweater to practically brand-new in minutes. Sweater Stone is like a magic razor for your fabrics It is unbelievably gentle on fabrics, yet gets all the sweat, odor, etc. out of my bras and other delicate items. With conventional detergents, I sometimes had to re-wash items to really get them clean enough. Keep your delicates in good shape: buy this stuff!” Answer: No.Like any pumice-like stone, the Sweater Stone is completely safe to touch. Also, it will not tear through a piece of clothing. As you gently brush across the garment, the sharp edges of the stone's cells cut the small fiber strands that hold the pills to the fabric. The cells then crumble away from the stone so as to not snag or tear your garment.