Don’t you wish for a garment that you never have to iron, that you can wear long without it getting dirty, that never get plastered with unwanted stains or never smell with perspiration odor, one that will look crisp and fresh at the end of a hard wearing day? There are processes and techniques that … Read more
When looking for hats, trench coats, shoes, tote bags, windbreakers, and other outerwear that you can wear in all weather conditions, you would like them to be made of a material that prevents you from being soaked in the rain and preserve your looks. You want them in a particular type of fabric – a … Read more
Pile fabrics are fabrics with a three-dimensional texture with a very visible pile of fibers on the surface. The category of pile fabrics includes short pile fabrics like velvet, velveteen, and corduroy, as well as long pile fabrics like fake furs. The pile is produced by double weaving or by looping an additional filling thread … Read more
I called all of these “checks”. Who knew all of these have different names! 1.Argyle checks This is an allover pattern of diamonds (Lozenges). Most of the time the diamond motifs will be overlapping. It is an often seen pattern in men’s sweaters and socks. 2.Buffalo checks This is an all over check pattern with big … Read more
Did you know that in some cultures, clothes with stains are often seen as symbolising a “bad start” or carrying negative energy forward? That’s why people avoid wearing them for weddings, business meetings, or the first day of something important. But thaBut does that mean you should throw away every stained garment? Not really. Doing … Read more
People who do laundry have a lot of horror stories to tell. At times what comes out of the wash is enough to give the weak-minded something like a heart attack. A shrunk piece of clothing is one such horror story. How to wash clothes without shrinking If possible, I never let any of the … Read more