Craft Focus - Dec 2017/Jan 2018 (Issue 64)

In a recent poll, 86 per cent of our readers told us they would find it beneficial to know about new products as they come to the market. Tried & Tested puts the latest products in the limelight so if you have a product to feature, get in contact with Julie Bonnar at editor@craftfocus.com . Gleener Inc. +1 855 453 3637 info@gleener.com gleener.com THE PRODUCT The Gleener 2-in-1 Fabric Depiller and Lint Remover helps to restore clothing, upholstery and other household fabrics. The patented and award- winning fabric shaver and lint brush safely removes fuzz balls, bobbles, lint, and pet hair from virtually all fabrics. Three fabric- safe edges get rid of bobbles and pilling, while the built-in lint brush finishes up the job. Gleener’s patented fabric safe edges are what sets ithis tool apart from other clothes shavers. Each carefully designed edge targets a different type of bobble from big and bulky to medium and super fine, reviving natural fibres, synthetics and blends. REASONS TO STOCK • It comes in a drawstring bag and would make a practical gift for a yarn or fabric lover • Competitively priced at £19.99 RRP • No batteries are required • Replacement blades are available • Great PoS item HOW TO USE IT Its simple ergonomic design is easy to use, and is constructed from ABS plastic with a rubberised handle for a good grip. It comes in a storage pouch and contains all three of the removable edges for coarse, medium and fine fabrics. It does come with instructions but all you need do is drag the edge over the affected area to remove pilling. It works on natural fibres such as wool, merino, angora, cashmere, pashmina, silk and cotton but also synthetic fabrics like acrylic, rayon, viscose, polyester, spandex, microfiber and nylon. You can use it on sweaters, coats, suits, jackets, scarves, hats and gloves. Each Gleener Fabric Depiller and Lint Remover includes three edges and a travel pouch so you have all the tools necessary. • Edge #1 : Tackle big & bulky pills found on Julie Bonnar puts the Gleener 2in1 fabric depiller through its paces WORTH KNOWING... If your customer is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, it’s important to them to look after the items they have made. The idea for this tool came about when it’s creator Kim Cole found a favourite sweater had became covered in pills after only a few wears. “Somehow my beautiful merino wool turtleneck had turned into a weekends-only item, looking old and worn before its time. Determined to salvage my sweater, I set out to find a solution. I bought and tried countless fabric care products, but none of them were efficient, easy and effective. The last product I tested left a huge hole right in the front of my sweater. That’s when I had my first a-ha moment! There had to be a better way, people need a better solution to this annoying problem, and I would create one.” fuzz balls be gone heavy woolens, blends and synthetics. • Edge #2: Great for medium pilling on cashmere, merino and finer wools. • E dge #3: Revitalise your summer knits, t-shirts, silk blends and ultra-delicate from fine pilling. 114 craft focus