The Best Fabric Shavers of 2023

Are you looking for the best fabric shavers to make your clothes looking better for longer?

If you are, you've come to just the right place.

In this guide to the best fabric shavers, you'll learn:

• What to look out for in a fabric shaver
• The features that we like and, just as importantly, what we don't like
• The best fabric shavers available on the market today across various categories, together with some notable others.

After reading this guide you'll be well equipped to buy the fabric shaver that suits your specific needs.

The Best Fabric Shavers

Here is a summary of the best fabric shavers:

Best Overall - Philips GC026 Fabric Shaver

Best for Style- Steamery Pilo Fabric Shaver

Best for Delicates - Cosicosy Fabric Shaver

Best for Ease of Use - Beautural Portable Fabric Shaver

Best for Value for Money - Conair Battery Operated Fabric Shaver

For further details on each of our category winners, together with a list of notable others, take a look below.

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Best Overall - Philips GC026 Fabric Shaver

One of the most popular and highly related fabric shavers on the market with over 60,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, this particular model is a great all rounder and super-easy to use. Recommended for those looking for a well-known brand to help keep that favourite jumper looking great!

What we like

• Really easy to set-up and use
• Large surface area to cater for all types of clothes and blankets
• Range of 3 colours gives plenty of options for the more image conscious
• Strong brand that most people will recognise
  

We have a more detailed Philips GC026 fabric shaver review if you’re interested in more a more detailed look.

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Best for Style - Steamery Pilo Fabric Shaver

If you’re into Scandinavian minimalist design that delivers on quality, the Steamery Pilo  is the fabric shaver for you. You can maintain your wardrobe and those favourite jumpers in style with it’s minimalist design, efficient blades and rechargeable battery. The most expensive and, dare I say it, desirable model available on the market truly delivers by efficiently removing bobbles and pilling from all kinds of fabrics.

What we like:

• The design, styling and unique looks
• Rechargeable with cable included
• Compatible with all types of fabric
• Easy to use

We also have an in-depth review of the Steamery Pilo Fabric Shaver if you're interested in finding more about what this brand has to offer.‍

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Best Delicates - Cosicosy Fabric Shaver

The stylish design of the Cosicosy fabric shaver makes it stand out from out crowd. With it's powerful motor and rechargeable battery this shaver is perfect for those looking for a device that will cope with plenty of use. The 3-speed settings give ultimate flexibility and means it's suitable for use on all fabric types. There are cheaper options on the market, but is certainly the best product available today.

What we like:

• Stylish design
• 3-speeds, including a delicate setting for use on cashmere and merino
• USB charging and charge life of 60 minutes

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Best for Ease of Use - Beautural Portable Fabric Shaver

The Beautural Portable Fabric Shaver is a handy, light and easy-to-use fabric shaver with several useful features to quickly and effectively remove lint from your clothing. This device will cut up 85% of bobbles on any type material in one pass - leaving your clothes looking nearly brand new in just minutes!

What we like:

• Value for money
• Not too noisy
• Changeable shaver heads
• Ease of use
• Dual speed

We have a detailed Beautural Fabric Shaver Review if you're interested in finding out more.

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Best for Value for Money - Conair Battery Operated Fabric Shaver

The Conair Battery Operated Commercial Fabric Shaver is one of the most popular, powerful and effective options out there on market. It's a battery-powered shaver that safely and quickly removes fuzz from fabric without causing any harm or damage to your clothing items such as sweaters, clothing, etc. With its large shaving head it makes quick work even over difficult fabrics like upholstery where some other fabric shavers struggle to efficiently shave.

What we like:

• Available in 5 different colours
• Value for money
• Ease of use
• Ability to deal with all types of fabric

We have a detailed Conair CLS1X Fabric Shaver review if you're interested in finding out more.

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The Best Notable Other Fabric Shavers

Magictec Rechargeable Fabric Shaver

The Magitec Fabric Shaver is a good quality durable product which has the added benefit of having rechargeable batteries which are included in the box. Each 2 hour charge lasts for 60 minutes so you don’t have to worry about charging too often. 

The casing, blades and product are made out of a solid, robust plastic giving you the comfort that it won’t get damaged even if dropped. A very good and robust fabric shaver, but not the cheapest on the market.

What we like:

• The sleek black packaging
• The included rechargeable batteries
• The robust materials and durability

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Duronic Fabric Shaver FS16USB

If you’re looking for a good value for money product to revitalise your wardrobe you should definitely look at the Duronic FS16USD. It’s affordable, well made and has USB charging unlike some of the other shavers on the market that require AA batteries.

Recommended for those that don't want to break the bank, but are looking for a fabric shaver to keep their wardrobe looking nicer for longer.

What we like:

• Simple and attractive design
• Rechargeable via USB
• Ergonomic handle and very comfortable to use

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Feeke Lint Remover and Fabric Shaver

If you're looking for a sleekly designed fabric shaver, but don't have the budget to go for the Steamery Pilo, the Feeke Lint Remover is a great option. Its slim ergonomic handle makes it super comfortable to use and reasonably large shaving surface area means it covers a good amount of fabric. It runs on 2 AA batteries which aren't included in the box.

What we like:

• Design and styling
• Comfort and ease of use
• Shaver surface areas

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Evercare Fabric Shaver

Another extremely popular and highly-rated fabric shaver, with the added and unique benefit of coming in two different sizes; large and small. The large version is great for dealing with bobbing on large surface areas, such as sofas or curtains, whilst the small version is great for those that need a portable shaver, or just want to make sure they look their best when travelling.

What we like:

• The option for having a large and small version
• Both versions are comfortable and easy-to-use
• Emptying the pill holder is super-easy

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Remington Fuzz Away Fabric Shaver

One of the the most popular fabric shavers on the market with over 9,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, the Remington Fuzz Away is a great option for those looking for a great value lint remover. Nearly everyone using the Remington Fuzz Away is raving about and here's why.

What we like:

• Its small size makes it easy to hold, use and store. Since the Remington is so light, you can take it with you wherever you travel.
• You can use the Fuzz Away on any and all fabric types you might own.
• The t-blades are nice and sharp so they safely cut away lint and pilling without harming the fabric.
• Its lint-collecting chamber is easy to remove and empty.

What we don't like:

• It uses two AA batteries so you’ll have to remember to stay stocked.
• The small lint catcher fills quickly, especially when you’re using the shaver on larger garments or upholstery.
• The smaller shaving head means that larger tasks can take a while.
• Dropping the shaver from even moderate heights can cause it to come apart (although it is very quick and easy to fix).

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Visit our details Remington Fuzz Away Fabric Shaver Review more information.

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What is a Fabric Shaver?

A fabric shaver is a small electronic device that uses a spinning blade to remove lint and pills from fabric. They are designed to be gentle on the fabric and can be used on all types of materials including wool, cashmere, merino and synthetics. When maintained properly and used correctly fabric shavers should not damage the fabric in any way.

Essentially, a fabric shaver can be considered as an electric razor for clothes - instead of cutting of hair, it removes bobbles and fuzz from clothes. Typically, fabric shavers are used on jumpers, sweatshirts, but they can also be used on sofas, curtains and other upholstery. 

How do Fabric Shavers Work?

Fabric shavers are ordinarily made of four basic parts:

1. The body, which houses the electric motor (and sometimes the batteries)
2. The head, which contains the blades that cut the pills from the fabric
3. The blade cover
4. The lint catcher. In most shavers, there’s a small plastic “well” that collects the pills for removal

When in use the device’s fine blades slice off the fabric pills and exposed lint while the blade cover prevents the blades from making contact with the garment itself, preventing any damage. Importantly, the blade cover is also an important safety device that stops the user from cutting themselves.

The cut-off pills then gather in the lint catcher which can be emptied when it gets full.

Features to look out for on a Fabric Shaver

When looking for a fabric shaver there are a few additional features over and above the basic pill removing that can really make your life easier:

• Spare blades: If you’re going to be a heavy user of your fabric shaver, consider getting a device with spare blades. The blades will blunt over time, so having replacement blades will certainly elongate the life of your shaver.
• Storage: Again, if you’re going to use your shaver a lot on large surface areas consider getting a device with a good size lint catcher. This will certainly save time in the long run.
• A comfortable handle: Finding a device that sits comfortably in your hand is a must. While fabrics shavers aren’t generally the most expensive device, ensuring it’s comfortable to use is super important.
  

Power Source

Fabric shavers come in three main varieties; battery-powered, rechargeable, normally via a USB cable and AC power.

The AC versions have the benefit of constant power but aren’t very portable and there is the obvious limitation of reach of the cable itself. 

The battery-powered versions have the advantage of being portable, but you obviously need to remember to change the batteries or at least have some batteries on hand should they run out of charge midway through a job.

The rechargeable option offers a relatively good middle ground, but always remember to charge the device after using it so you don’t have the annoyance of it running out of power half way through debobbling a jumper. Most USB rechargeable devices can be used for around an hour before losing charge.

And finally...

We hope you've enjoyed our guide to the best fabric shavers of 2022. We will be adding new favourites to this guide as we review them, so do check back every so often.