Hi all,

I found a black J. Crew double knit cardigan from last season in my size at the thrift store this weekend. (SCORE.) I know many people on the forum bought this sweater last year, and I have a question about the knit: can you see the fibers from the inside colour on the outside at all?

I thought this sweater was really linty, but after hand washing, drying flat, and then thoroughly de-linting with a velvet brush and a stick brush, I can still see lighter coloured fibers up close (from more than 2 feet away it is not noticeable.)

The sweater is in great condition, and is not at all pilled. I tried shaving small sections, and the effect of the lighter coloured fibers is still there, but lessened. I'm wondering if what I'm perceiving as lint is actually the charcoal grey fibers from the inside of the sweater. Now I'm wondering if it an intentional effect that I've been trying to remove in vain.

Thanks!