Pilling is actually more common than people may realize and is not always a sign of poor quality or cheap fabric. On the contrary, cheaper fabrics are often mixed with low quality materials. While this may reduce pilling, it lowers the quality of the over all item and limits breathability.High quality material contains natural fibers that begin to rub together in high friction areas, such as under your arms, and the pill begins to form. In the fashion world, this is an expected occurrence and not seen as unsightly, but rather is seen as something that happens when natural materials (cotton) are manufactured and used in clothing. If the pilling bothers you, there are many products available to help reduce pilling after wear. On our end, we aren't bothered by pilling and love that it represents a high quality fabric blend.