Quick answer

To prevent pilling on fleece joggers, wash them inside out on a gentle cycle with cold water, skip fabric softener, and air dry or tumble dry on low heat. Avoid overloading the machine and rubbing against rough surfaces. These steps work for both men's and women's fleece joggers.

Why fleece joggers pill and how to stop it

Pilling happens when short fibers break loose from the fabric surface and tangle into small balls. Fleece, especially lightweight thermal fleece like the Men's Airy Fit Fleece Joggers, is prone to this because of its brushed texture. Friction from washing, drying, and everyday wear accelerates the process. The good news is that you can dramatically reduce pilling by adjusting your care routine.

What you need for proper fleece care

You don't need special products. A mild liquid detergent, cold water, and a mesh laundry bag (optional but helpful) are enough. Avoid bleach and fabric softener, as they coat fibers and cause them to break down faster. If you own both the Men's Airy Fit Fleece Joggers and the Airmooth Fleece Jogger Leggings, the same care rules apply to both.

Step-by-step fleece joggers care routine

  1. Turn joggers inside out: Before washing, turn your fleece joggers inside out. This protects the outer surface from direct friction against other clothes and the machine drum. Common mistake: washing right side out exposes the fleece to abrasion and speeds up pilling.
  2. Use cold water and gentle cycle: Set your washing machine to a gentle or delicate cycle with cold water. Hot water weakens fleece fibers and can cause shrinkage. Add a small amount of mild liquid detergent. Checkpoint: skip fabric softener and bleach — they damage fleece fibers and reduce thermal performance.
  3. Air dry or tumble dry on low: After washing, shake out the joggers and lay them flat to air dry, or use a tumble dryer on the lowest heat setting. High heat melts fleece fibers and causes irreversible pilling. Common mistake: drying on high heat or overloading the dryer creates friction that leads to pilling.
  4. Store flat or folded, not hung: Fold your fleece joggers and store them in a drawer or on a shelf. Hanging can stretch the fabric and create friction points that cause pilling over time. Checkpoint: avoid storing near rough fabrics like denim or velcro that can snag the fleece.

Products mentioned in this guide

  • Men's Airy Fit Fleece Joggers: Men's Airy Fit Fleece Joggers from andar Australia are lightweight, thermal, quick-dry joggers for daily wear. Their lightweight fleece is comfortable but needs gentle care to avoid pilling and keep the quick-dry performance intact.
  • Airmooth Fleece Jogger Leggings: The Airmooth Fleece Jogger Leggings from andar Australia are women's jogger-fit leggings with soft-touch fabric and thermal properties. The soft-touch finish is prone to friction pilling, so washing inside out and air drying helps preserve the smooth feel.