Depilling clothing is one of my favourite activities, and I have quite the collection of depillers (for research purposes, naturally). I thought I didn't need another one, but then I tried the Fuzz Off Comb from Cocoknits and it quickly became one of my favourites!
The Fuzz Off Comb is designed for removing pills from hand-knit garments, but it also works well on delicate fabrics like cashmere and fine merino, and wool trousers and coats.
It's super handy for hard-to-remove fuzz (e.g. synthetic blends), when you need to cut off the fuzz balls with a blade but don't want an electric gizmo or something too sharp that might create holes (in you or your clothes). Or for pills that are too large for an electric fabric shaver and get stuck in the holes of the metal blade guard.
It's also great at detailing: removing fuzz balls from nooks and crannies that an electric fabric shaver can't get to, like the edges of cardigan pockets, or around knit cables. You have a lot more control with the Fuzz Off Comb and can be more careful and precise than you can with an electric shaver or razor blade.
How to use
Gently glide in one direction along the surface of your knitting or fabric. Watch the demo here.
Fuzz Off Comb refills
Heavy use can eventually dull the blade (depilling is addictive!). Fuzz Off Comb refill blades are available in packs of 3 and are easy and safe to install. Watch how it's done here.
SAFETY WARNING
The Fuzz Off Comb's blade is covered with a welded cage that protects you and your clothes. The sharp edge is covered, but small things that can fit past cage bars may be cut, and the corners are pointed. Please handle with care.
Dimensions
Folded: 12.5 cm X 2.5 cm X 1 cm
Unfolded: 22.5 cm X 2.5 cm X 1 cm
The blades are made from 100% steel. The handle is made from PLA (polylactic acid), a 100% biodegradable material made from plant-fibre waste by fermenting plant starch such as corn, beets or sugar cane.
View the full collection of fuzz removers here.
Weekly dispatch
This shop dispatches orders once a week so I can do alllll the things – including running this shop and running after two tiny tots – and enjoy my life. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Orders placed by 7pm Monday (Melbourne time) will be added to my Tuesday mail run.
Shipping carrier
I ship via Australia Post. If you select Express Post at checkout, it will speed up Australia Post's delivery timeframe but won't speed up my process.
After your order has been packed, you will receive an email notification with your Australia Post tracking number, which you can use to check on the delivery status of your order.
International customers: click here for current Australia Post international delivery timeframes.
Shipping fees
Shipping is currently a flat rate of $12 within Australia ($17 Express Post).
International postage - and duties (for US customers) - is calculated at checkout.
Gift vouchers are delivered electronically and do not require shipping.
International shipping
Shipping to the USA has resumed!
If you are in the U.S. you can also purchase the paperback edition of my book from a bookseller near you. My preferred U.S. online shop is bookshop.org (affiliate link – thank you kindly!), or you can order it from your local bookshop if they don't already stock it.
I do not ship to the United Kingdom / EU, due to VAT regulations that I have yet to untangle. I'm hoping to resume shipping to your part of the world, as soon as I can make sure I've got all the relevant registrations and paperwork sorted.
If you are in the UK you can order the paperback edition of my book online or from your local bookshop.
Local delivery
Customers in Northcote, Thornbury and nearby suburbs (subject to capacity) can select local delivery at checkout. Local delivery is extra-slow and coincides with my kid-wrangling schedule, up to one week after purchase.
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Order packaging
I choose to reuse!
When shipping orders, my first priority is to reuse packaging materials whenever possible: boxes, padded mailers, cardboard, paper, tissue paper, bubble wrap and egg cartons from neighbours, second-hand shops and recycling centres. I cannot guarantee the materials used to ship your order will be plastic-free for this reason.
Recycled packaging
If I don’t have suitable second-hand packaging to use for your order, my next priority is packaging made from recycled materials. It's important to me to support Australian companies making good products from our recyclables, and to make sure that material gets a second life.
Tape
I use compostable, gummed kraft-paper tape to seal my parcels, which is recyclable and compostable. Gummed paper tape is available at most art-supply shops if you want to make the switch yourself!
I avoid plastic tape/stickers where possible, but sometimes I need to use it:
- Express Post orders will have plastic official "Express Post" tape added.
- International orders will have a plastic pocket taped to them, to accommodate paperwork required by customs.
- Orders that include Prym Fray Check will have a plastic dangerous-goods sticker added (which alerts postal workers that it can't travel by air).
Individual product packaging
Every item for sale on this website has its packaging components listed and in most cases photographed, so you can make an informed decision.
Upstream packaging
When I speak to my suppliers I specifically ask that my orders be supplied to me without plastic packaging, whenever possible, to avoid waste and single-use plastic. This isn’t always possible, but I’ll keep asking, forever.
Here's how one of my suppliers has my name recorded in its database:
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