How to Care for a Polyester Jumper or Hoodie

Polyester is the most common fabric in the world — durable, colour-fast and quick-drying. It also pills heavily and can look worn fast if not cared for properly. Here's the complete care guide.

How to wash polyester

• Machine wash at 30–40°C on a normal cycle
• Turn inside out — reduces pilling on the visible outer surface
• Avoid fabric softener — coats synthetic fibres and reduces performance
• Use liquid detergent — powder leaves residue on synthetics
• Don't wash with rough fabrics like denim — accelerates pilling dramatically

How to dry polyester

• Tumble dry on low heat — polyester can handle gentle drying unlike wool
• Remove promptly to avoid stubborn creasing
• Never iron on high heat — synthetic fibres melt under a hot iron. Always use a cool setting with a cloth barrier

How to remove pilling from polyester

Polyester pills heavily — especially fleece-weight and blends. The LintGone Pro on Speed 2 removes polyester pills faster than almost any other fabric. Dense synthetic pills are easy for the 6 floating blades to catch and shear off in a single clean pass. A heavily pilled hoodie takes 2–3 minutes to fully restore.

Prevention tips

• Wash inside out every single time
• Use a mesh laundry bag
• Run the fabric shaver monthly on frequently worn items — catching pills early is faster than dealing with heavy buildup