What fabrics are less prone to pilling?

Here's a concise breakdown of low-pilling fabric options:

1. Natural Fibers

High-count,high-density cotton: Fabrics with ≥60 yarn count (e.g., combed long-staple cotton) have tight fiber structure, reducing pilling. Low-count, loose cotton is less resistant.

Linen(flax/ramie): Its strong, rigid fibers rarely break or form pills during wear/washing.

2. Chemical Fibers

Pilling-risitant polyester:Treated via modification (e.g., profiled cross-sections), it resists pilling; proper blending (e.g., polyester-cotton <6:4) balances comfort and performance.

Nylon: With top-tier wear resistance and strength, it’s ideal for outdoor/sports fabrics, hardly pilling.

3. Blended Fabrics

Rational blends work well,such as 

Cotton-nylon (70%-80% cotton, 20%-30% nylon): Retains cotton’s softness + nylon’s anti-pilling.

Wool-nylon (80%-90% wool, 10%-20% nylon): Reduces pure wool’s pilling.

In short, to determine whether a fabric is prone to pilling, you should consider not only the fiber type but also key factors such as fiber count, weaving density, and whether it has undergone pilling-resistant treatment, so as to comprehensively select a fabric that meets your needs.