aquaman

The filter fabric in my pool filter (DE filter) has bee severely damaged by the bristles from my pool brush. I noticed bristles becoming logged in the fabric last summer so I got a new brush assuming the problem was related to age and/or UV exposure. The new brush is also shedding bristles and now the filter fabric has been damaged and must be replaced. Both brushes are standard pool brushes and have nylon bristles. Any suggestions? Are other types of brushes available?