I started writing this article because I really wanted to know about the best fabrics to wear next to my skin as I sweat it out. Currently I wear the first clean and pressed t shirt and sweatpants I get my hands on and head for that rare visit to the gym. If you regularly … Read more
“You want cotton, silk, wool, or rayon?” Usually, a person going to the shop to buy fabric gets asked this pretty general question. It is a very, very important question but too bland, too non-creative and very unhelpful. There are so many different types of each of these types of fabrics that the question leads … Read more
When I want a thick fabric, I head off to the upholstery store near my home – they stock lots of super thick materials which I use willy nilly, not knowing the names of any of them but the fact that they serve my purpose to the T makes me ignore all details. There is … Read more
When buying a bag or making one yourself, one of the most important things you take into consideration is the bag fabric material it is made of. The material is what makes the bag, other than the hardware which is as important. For me it is always a choice between canvas or faux leather. And … Read more
The word synthetic means “made by chemical synthesis, not naturally or organically, meant to imitate a natural product.” This word in the name of the fabric itself tells you what it is all about. Synthetic fibers are inorganically made man-made fibers, made from chemicals based on oil products And Synthetic fabrics are made from synthetic … Read more
Animal Fibers are textile fibers obtained from animals. They are basically hair or fur or skin or secretions of animals. The most popular animal fibers are wool, silk, cashmere, mohair, alpaca, angora, and camel hair. These fibers are then woven or knitted or felted to form Animal fabric and ultimately made into soft and warm … Read more