Whether a formal meeting or an informal date, a clean, well-pressed, neat-looking shirt is almost a staple. But keeping them in the pristine condition you bought them is challenging. Many factors are detrimental to the life span of your shirt. Here are some tips for cleaning your shirt to look like new. Tips for maintaining … Read more
Oilcloth is a hardwearing fabric with a special coating made on a woven backing material (usually cotton or linen) that makes it one of the best waterproof materials as well as water-resistant and stain-resistant. Typically, the base fabric is a lightweight woven cotton or polyester, which then receives the waterproof coating. This high-density material is … Read more
Double cloth is, as the name suggests, a double-layered cloth made by weaving two or more warp yarns with two or more weft yarns. The weave is called a double weave. The double weave construction adds weight, strength, warmth and durability to the fabrics. There are different types of double cloth; the usual kind is … Read more
When buying a suit or getting one stitched, the type of fabric used is a very important factor in determining how it will turn out. If you want a head-turning suit, when selecting the fabric you will need to take into account factors such as the quality of the fabric, its softness, time of the … Read more
The most use I have had for a coated fabric is to make my apron – it is super useful. I just have to wipe it off and it comes out clean, because of its slick surface. Coated fabrics are fabrics that have been coated with a layer of special protective finishes. They are covered … Read more
While shopping for hats or sewing your own hats, concentrating just on the design and the color of the hat is not enough. You ought to know the materials used in the making of the hat. This will not only help you in selecting the best suitable hat for your purpose but also to effectively … Read more