I use fleece for my cat's blanket, yes the hairs stick permanently. I just cut the fleece the size I need for the inside of his bed and sew it to and old pillowcase so that it is reversible. Once the fleece side is all hairy I turn it inside out and use the other side of the fleece. When that side is all hairy I just toss it. I always stock up big time when JoAnn's has fleece on sale, which reminds me it's on sale right now.