Some fabrics naturally protect you from the sun’s harmful rays like merino wool, and hemp; Others, due to their tight weave, like polyester and ripstop nylon, or because of their thick structure, like tightly woven canvas and denim. And yet others due to the black color that absorbs the light and reduces exposure to skin. … Read more
Comparing knits with wovens as fabrics are like comparing apples and oranges – both are different and they have their takers. If I am sewing clothes, I would choose woven fabrics, because they are easier to manage and sew. But if I am buying clothes, I may choose knits because they are wrinkle resistent, soft … Read more
What is faux-leather? Faux leather is man-made imitation leather ie artificial leather. It is made as a substitute for real leather and has the look and feel you want in traditional leather (almost) without the negative association of animal cruelty. Anything that is made typically with leather can be made with faux leather – accessories, … Read more
Raise your hand if you have at least one product in your home, made of faux-leather. I guess you have raised your hand already. Cost wise, you may think of the fake leather as a better deal, but false leather damages very fast unlike real leather which it is trying real hard to imitate – … Read more
Natural Fabrics are fabrics created from natural fibers – No, that is a little too simple way of talking about this precious category of fabrics. So here is a more detailed explanation. Natural fabrics are those fabrics that are created from fibers occurring in nature like animals’ coats, plant seeds, leaves and stems, and even … Read more
Turmeric – the elixir of life, queen of spices. It’s healing and cleansing properties so very well known. An Indian curry is non-recognizable and somewhat un-aromatic without this spice. Patents upon patents have been applied for the extract of turmeric namely ‘curcumin’ for its “anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti fungal, anti parasitic, anti-mutagen, anticancer and detox … Read more