Brushed cotton will be a little more prone to pilling than other 100% cotton fabrics. Pilling occurs when loose fibres on the surface of the fabric become tangled and form small balls or pills. The surface of brushed cotton has more loose fibres because of the brushing process so it's only normal for some pilling to happen. However, there are some steps you can take to reduce pilling: - follow the care instructions - avoid rough handling that can cause excessive friction While some initial pilling may occur with brushed cotton, it tends to lessen over time as the loose fibres are gradually removed.