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What is "Pilling" - Definition & Explanation

Balling up of fiber ends on the surface of fabric.

A tangled ball of fibers that appears on the surface of a fabric, as a result of wear, abrasion, or continued friction or rubbing on the surface of the fabric.

Small balls of fuzz form on a fabric surface as a result of abrasion, such as washing or wearing. Pilling doesn't affect performance until it starts to thin the fabric.

The tendency of fibres to work loose from a surface and form balled or matted particles that remain attached to the surface of the carpet.

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