Chenille sweaters

[Serena]

I bought three chenille sweaters this winter and they are getting thin already. The fuzz is disappearing.
Does anyone else have this problem, do all chenille sweaters do this?
I love them, they're so soft and look great at work, but I don't want to waste my money on a sweater that I can only wear a couple months.

 

[Pam]

Yes, unfortunately that's happened to me, too!

Even my Mom, who washes her chenille sweaters by hand and air dries them has been complaining that they pill and then thin out.

You are right, though - they are sooooo soft and comfy.

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

I had one that nearly fell to pieces, although I followed the care instructions. I bought another at the same time that held up nicely. Since winter merchandise is now going through the clearance price, you're not likely to make a valid return ... unless you have your receipt and you didn't buy them early in the season.

 

[Serena]

I wouldn't return something after wearing it a couple months even if it did fall apart. I would take that as a lesson learned and not buy it again.
That's the main reason I'm asking. I was wondering if it was chenille sweaters in general that disappear before your eyes, or just the brand I bought.

 

[ibouncetoo]

My favorite chenille sweater wore completely away on the shoulder where I carried my purse...... so a word of warning...don't carry a shoulder bag when you wear chenille!

 

[Jeafl]

Every chenille sweater I have ever bought has gotten thin spots or holes. I love they way the feel when they are new, but they definitely aren't a long term item.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

I just had to throw one away the other day. It was so see thru that I couldn't give it to Goodwill.

Lori

 

[TammyNC]

Yep, I've had the same problem. I just don't purchase them anymore.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

I just had to throw one away the other day. It was so see thru that I couldn't give it to Goodwill.

Lori

 

[swanmom]

OK, I'll admit it. I accidentally threw a chenille sweater into the washer with a load of clothes. You should have seen the mess!
Threads and fuzzies on all the other clothes that would NOT come out! A dryer full of so full of lint that I had to call a vent cleaner to clear the dryer and the vent all the way to the outside of the house to prevent a fire hazard. You can bet I will not make that mistake again

 

[Serena]

Well, that settles that. At least I know it's not the brand. thanks all.

 

[HoneyPooh]

How do you keep your sweater from shedding all over?! I bought one and it hasn't had a chance to thin out because I don't wear it much. It leaves fuzz on EVERYTHING and then that fuzz transfers to all my other clothes. I HATE that.

My DH won't let me hug him when I'm wearing it because then he wears my sweater fuzz!