What is Reddit's opinion of GLEENER Fabric Shaver & Lint Brush | Battery-Free Ultimate Fuzz Remover | Adjustable Depiller for Clothing & Furniture (Slate Blue)?

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I use this and it’s the most satisfying tool. Gleener Ultimate Fuzz Remover Fabric Shaver & Lint Brush | Adjustable Depiller for Clothes & Furniture (Slate Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KIUX30G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_M7E9MEHM81MAHP6C7XXM

Not what you asked about but do you have a Gleener sweater shaver? It’s so satisfying and faster, and more ergonomic than the little sweater combs. I think Modern Daily Knitting is where I first learned of it, and I’m sure other yarn stores carry it as well.

Here’s an Amazon link: Gleener Ultimate Fuzz Remover Fabric Shaver & Lint Brush | Adjustable Depiller for Clothes & Furniture (Slate Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KIUX30G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_W4HNQCVSZT4JWW4A28GQ

Yeah I was actually looking at them on amazon this one specifically Amazon Pill remover How would it work btw? Never really had this problem since i take really good care of my covers. Would it go back to looking normal? Would the cover look like it was obviously shaved? If I can save it then I’ll put in the effort but its pretty bad pilling it looks way worse in person.

I feel like there's no point in making something if it doesn't get worn. If I have an item that's more delicate (like a single ply sweater), then I'll take into consideration what I'm planning to do that day. Ditto if I'm doing something where I'm likely to spill staining things on clothing.

If you're nervous - maybe try wearing them around the house first? Hand knit socks are wonderful on cold winter days and often I'll wear shawls wrapped around myself like a blanket when it's cold inside.

As far as keeping them in the best condition, I try and be gentle when washing - avoid machine drying when possible, don't stretch them out of shape when they're wet, etc. A good sweater depiller (I like the Gleener) can also help keep things looking nice.

Also, honestly I think visible mending is pretty darn (pun intended...) cool, so I'm not afraid of wearing holes in things.

Darn Tough Socks have become the go-to brand for good merino wool socks (and they are great), but Smartwool socks have been doing me right for many years. And Thorlos, Fox River, REI brand: I personally prefer mid-to-heavyweight merino wool blend crew length hiking socks above all other socks and will take them in any brand so long as they are a size small. I've finally thrown out every sock that isn't actually sized properly to my small feet and I'll never go back!

Sweater shaver or fabric depiller This is the Gleener set - it's manual and comes with the 3 different heads for depilling different fabrics. I own a couple of electric depillers: one is Brookstone and the other is Conair. Both work ok but not great and both eat batteries like crazy. They also just take longer than using the Gleener. However, for whatever reason it is more fun to use the electric kind.

Magnetic Hematite Wraparound Necklace I bought similar ones a few years ago as stocking stuffers because I thought they seemed fun, like an alternative to cuff bracelets. What I did not consider was that they can be put on and taken off by people who have trouble with clasps or who have arthritis, and a couple of months ago some older ladies in my family asked me to get them some, too. TBH, I was a little concerned about them wrapping them too tightly and causing circulation problems, and I walked them through how to put them on carefully. They went BANANAS for these things.

The one I always see in knit shops is the Gleener. I haven't tried it, but I've heard good things and figure if people are willing to let it near their expensive handknit items, it must be good.

https://www.amazon.ca/Gleener-Ultimate-Remover-Multi-use-clothes/dp/B00KIUX30G

https://www.amazon.com/Gleener-Ultimate-Remover-Adjustable-clothes/dp/B00KIUX30G

Could try something like this. No idea if thats a good model, but there are fabric brushes out there for pilling.

 

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I have this one because I use it for bedding, but the electric ones probably would work better for leggings. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KIUX30G?ref=dp_ib_7_ivx_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KIUX30G?ref=dp_ib_7_ivx_share

The Gleaner is awesome

Thank you! I actually just ordered this manual shaver off amazon as I heard it's good for delicate fabrics. It's essentially a giant razor :)

They look like they are pilling. Get a de-piller. I have this one and I like it.