Best fabric shaver and debobbler to prep your jumpers for autumn

The gleener Ultimate Bobble Remover Fabric Shaver is innovative and doesn't require batteries or electricity. It's a four-in-one fabric shaver and lint brush. Edge 1 is for big and bulky fabrics, such as heavy woollens. Edge 2 is for finer wools, such as merino, and works well on fleece. Edge 3 is for lighter fabrics, such as t-shirts and delicate materials. The quick-release button allows you to switch between the interchangeable edges easily. Also, a built-in lint brush picks up pet hair and dust and de-pills clothes. It can be used on clothes and upholstery.

Customers say this fabric shaver works well on knitwear and is very effective at removing pet hair stubbornly clinging to upholstery. You need to use manual force, but reviews indicate that it achieves better results than battery-operated alternatives. Just bear in mind that it was not purposely designed for use on carpets; its purpose is to debobble clothing and fabrics.

If you're looking to rejuvenate fabrics and – dare we say it – spruce up your Christmas jumper, this Philips gadget is a great choice. The battery-operated Philips Fabric Shaver comes with a cleaning brush, delicate fabric protector, plus, the batteries are included. It has a large shaving head with three hole sizes. The blade rotates 8,800 rounds per minute for fast pilling removal. It means you need fewer strokes to remove the fuzz. You can adjust the height of the head for use on delicate garments or for removing particularly stubborn pills. The handle is a container that collects fuzz and bobbles, making it a doddle to empty.

Customers say that it's great value for money, effective and from a quality brand. The majority of reviewers were happy with their purchase. However, a few customers commented that this fabric shaver was flimsy.

Replacement blades for this Philips Fabric Shaver are available from Amazon UK.

The WiredLux Electric Lint Remover has has a six-blade design that's 50% more efficient than the usual three-blade systems. For a stylish looking fabric shaver, this is a top choice. Plus, it has a large capacity, so if you're working professionally with textiles, this device looks the business. The battery life and speed are shown on a large display, and it's available in three stylish colourways.

Suction plus a mesh, with three hole sizes, catches hairballs whilst protecting your clothes. It has Type-C USB fast charging, so it can be recharged in several ways, such as by a laptop or a power bank. It's run-time is up to three hours. It comes with two replacement blades, a storage bag, a cleaning brush and a charging cable. Also, this WiredLux gadget has a safety feature whereby it will not work if the blade is not properly installed.

With over 3,630 reviews on Amazon rating this fabric shaver 4.6 out of 5, it's a popular choice. Reviews praise it for being better than other lint removers they've previously used. The comments are overwhelmingly positive. However, one or two customers say this wore a hole in their garments. It's worth testing and working out the appropriate speed level before using it on expensive or delicate clothing.

The Cosicosy Debobbler boasts a 2-in-1 design, it's a fabric shaver with an integrated lint roller. It can be used on a range of fabrics, including wool coats, upholstery and bedding. Plus, it's available in a range of stylish colours. It's a great choice if you own pets, as the lint roller removes pet hair. This device recharges via a USB Type-C cable. The lithium battery lasts a long time on a single charge, claiming to run for up to six hours on a single three-hour charge. This bobber boasts six blades and has three speeds, increasing the power for thicker materials.

Customer reviews highly praise this fabric shaver for its battery life and performance. Plus, it's lightweight and comfortable to hold. However, critical reviews say that it stopped working or was ineffective. Most customers were happy with it and used it on expensive fabrics, including cashmere.

Extend the life of clothes, upholstery and textiles, saving money on replacements with this compact and easy-to-use little gadget from Philips. This is an Amazon's Choice recommended product. The Philips Fabric Shaver can be used on delicate garments. It easily removes loose threads, lint, and pilling, leaving clothes looking brand new. It's a simple and stylish black device, which some may prefer to the bright and transparent plastic of the Philips Fabric Shaver GC026/00.

Customers praise its battery life and effectiveness in removing bobbling. Plus, it's a sleek and portable device. The only mixed opinion arises on whether it's good value for money.

The Magictec Rechargeable Fabric Shaver has a three-tooth blade and a tiny yet powerful motor. It can remove fuzz, pilling, loose threads, and lint from a wide range of garments and fabrics. The back of the device encases a handy electrostatic garment brush. This fabric shaver is also gentle enough to be used on knitwear.

It can be charged via a Micro-B cable, which is practical if travelling. It can also be recharged via a power bank, laptop, or car charger. Two hours of charging equals 60 minutes of runtime.

Customers praise this fabric shaver for being effective yet gentle on woollen jumpers. However, some reviews comment that cheaper and more effective fabric shavers are available.

You may prefer a gentler solution to removing dust and dander if you have delicate garments. This Korbond Lint roller is a pre-cut roll of sticky lint remover consisting of 49 easy-peel sheets, each of which gives a couple of uses. It's an effective way to pick up pet hair and remove lint from clothes.
It's an Amazon's Choice recommended product, with over 8,340 reviews and is a budget buy.

Customers say it's a good little tool for removing dust, lint and hair and the sheets are sticky. It's also very easy to use. However, the sheets don't last long.

It's great if you're in a bind and need to refresh clothing on the go, but do consider a reusable option, such as a gel lint roller.

The MOTONG Lint Remover has a pure copper blade that's wider than other fabric shavers, so it needs less contact with the material while being fast and effective. It can be used on a variety of fabrics, including plush toys, towels, upholstery, scarves, and clothes. It claims to be better than an electric fabric shaver because it can extract small hairballs from thick material. However, it cannot be used on knitwear. This is a highly effective and reusable lint remover and you can apply more or less force by adjusting the angle of use.

This is an Amazon's Choice recommended product, with over 4,200 reviews. Customers say this is a great tool for reviving well-trodden carpets and it extracts pet hair exceptionally well. In particular, it removes more hair and lint from upholstery and carpets than some customers' vacuum cleaners. However, it's not built for heavy use, and a review comments that broke.

Another manual carpet and upholstery scraper, this Dnazyrety Lint Remover offers excellent value for money. The reusable pure copper blade, stainless steel and wooden handle are robust and can be used on carpets. This lint remover was designed to extract pet hair from thicker materials and deep-pile carpets, which sticky rollers cannot do.

Customers praise this lint remover for doing precisely what it's designed to do. Reviews comment that it does extract pet hair from carpets, albeit it requires some elbow grease. Reviews say that it's a bit too rough to use on delicate fabrics and soft furnishings.

The Beldray Pet Plus Handheld Gel Lint Roller is ideal for removing pet fur from bedding. It's part of Beldray's new Pet Plus+ Antibac collection. The built-in squeegee gives it extra power to collect lint and dust in comparison to standard lint rollers. Plus, the gel and rubber are treated with silver phosphate, this is a biocide that protects the product from odours that are derived from bacteria. It can help to keep items fresher for longer. Just remember to hang on to the protective cover so it retains its stickiness.

Tried and tested by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "This gel lint roller can be used on carpets, rugs, stairs, upholstery, beds and car seats. It can pick up embedded hair and fluff. Also, it's reusable; simply rinse it under a tap and let it dry naturally. Cover in protective film when not in use. In addition, it comes with a plastic holder that slides over the roll to further protect it.

"On first impressions, it's well made and certainly does pick up dust, hair and dirt. The gel rubber easily rinses clean. But this is designed for a small area, so it's ideal for removing dog hair off clothing rather than cleaning an entire carpet. It's a handy little tool.

"I live in a flat and have to dry my clothes indoors. Without a tumble dryer, I find lint clings to washed clothes – I blame my fluffy towels! I find that this little roller helps to reduce the amount of lint on black T-shirts and other dark garments. It's a bit of a game-changer for me; I don't know why I never had one before!"