What needs to be clarified
The task is to describe the changes and their distribution against product features, use conditions and available care information.
Materials to prepare
- The garment as it stands, composition and care labels.
- Purchase records and photographs of the whole garment, affected and unaffected areas.
- An account of wear, washing, storage and contact with other objects.
What to compare
- Compare the extent of change across the garment’s different parts.
- Check use information against observed features and labelling.
- Identify fabric properties requiring separate laboratory tests.
Possible outcome of the analysis
A possible result addresses the observed changes and support for proposed causes within the supplied data.
Limits of the conclusions
Pilling alone does not identify its cause; material tests and permitted changes to the garment require separate agreement.