Sweater Shaver Recommendations?

Thistle

Looking for some gentle options to remove sweater pills on cotton, cashmere, and wool sweaters. The stone rubbing method is not an option.

Wondering if anyone has a product (and maybe a link to it ) they could share.

12 years ago

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Diana

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I have an older version of this. It works fine but you have to be patient to get all the pills. It does not work on things that are not sweaters (I.e. tees that get tiny pills) but I don't think any shaver will.

http://www.amazon.com/Remingto.....B0034BV6KA

Eta: the bad reviews saying it makes holes in things were mostly from people using it incorrectly, I.e. on things that are not sweaters.

12 years ago

cade

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I bought a Gleener recently after I read a recommendation and review. It comes with three different types of heads to be used according to fabric type. I am quite happy with it. Just a word of caution though. I hold my Gleener fairly low at the neck part so as not to put too much pressure on it. I broke the first one, but it still works (as my backup).

12 years ago

Gaylene

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I've always used a sweater comb instead of a shaver. I lay my sweater out on a flat surface and draw the comb lightly over the sweater. Works for me on all my good sweaters. I found my comb in a wool shop but I see them in department stores, on Amazon, and a ton of other places. They are usually quite inexpensive.

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12 years ago

Amy

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I second the Gleener. It works a lot better than the d-fuzz it. I've had motorized shavers cut holes in things, so I wouldn't use one again.

12 years ago

Thistle

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Where did you buy these if not online? Target doesn't carry them, and I am not sure where else one would get them.

12 years ago

El Cee

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I own a Brookstone Fabric Shaver that, if I remember correctly, I purchased at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I also use a D-Fuzz It sweater comb -- got it as a Christmas stocking stuffer, so don't know the store of origin. Like both.

12 years ago

Tanya

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I own the comb, an actual electric shaver and the stone, and like the comb the best. I got the comb from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-D-.....;qid=13826

12 years ago

Amy

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I bought the gleaner online. It came quickly. You might try a yarn shop.

12 years ago

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