rvsfan

I am making a baby quilt with LQS flannel, hoping it will not pill. It didn't when I pre-shrunk it. Now that it's finished and ready for a quick laundry, is there anyway, anything I can put in the water, to keep it from the dreaded pilling? Thanks.

Annie68

If it's a good quality flannel you really shouldn't have to worry about pilling. Not aware of anything to put in the water, just wash on delicate.

Tartan

If it didn't pill in the prewash, chances are you got good flannel that won't pill. I would wash with lots of water to prevent it rubbing against itself and do a quick wash to reduce rubbing also. I think it is the rubbing that helps form pills.

QuiltnNan

this is good to know... i always overload my washer

Onebyone

I have learned the best quality flannel does not pile. It's smooth, soft and solid feeling, not limp, thin or lightweight.

dunster

I've had cheap flannel that didn't pill and more expensive flannel that did pill. But if it didn't occur when you pre-washed, you're probably safe. I think the advice to try to avoid friction in the laundry is good, but flannel can also pill outside the wash, during normal use.

nativetexan

I"m with Dunster. i used "good" flannel in some rag quilts. didn't like the way the fleece "lasted". not as good as I wished. no more flannel for me.

Jingle

As with all my fabrics The cheaper (not cheapest) washes and acts better than expensive fabrics.

joyce888

When it comes to my quilts I never overload and always use the option of more water.

NJ Quilter

I agree that if you did not have an issue during the pre-wash, you shouldn't have an issue now. I've not done the 'extra water' thing but wouldn't hesitate to do so based on others opinions.