Theory 074/Textiles & Fibres
Pilling Is Migration
The claim
Fabric pilling is set by the propensity of fibres to migrate to the surface rather than by fibre strength.
01The mechanism
Pills form from surface fibres that entangle; migration is set by fibre length and crimp, not by tenacity.
02Predictions
- P1Pilling should track migration propensity.
- P2Stronger fibres should not reduce pilling.
03Refutation
Pilling tracking fibre strength would remove the migration mechanism.