Do you know Tenzing Norgay? He was a Nepalese sherpa and one of the first two humans to reach the top of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Sherpas belong to an ethnic group in the Himalayan region in Nepal and are known experts in guiding Mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas. And the … Read more
Rayon is a soft shiny fabric that can almost be classified as delicate because of the regenerated cellulosic fibers that it is made of. There is a likelihood that your favourite rayon top (a lot of soft tops today are made of rayon) will be damaged in the wash if you are not careful. So … Read more
In textile parlance, ‘Durable’ refers to something that stands the test of time after a lot of wear and washes. We all want our clothes to last through repeated wear (and washing, drying, and ironing). Being strong can be considered synonymous with durability, as strong fibers result in durability. It makes sense, economy-wise as well … Read more
Buying or making your ideal undergarment involves more than just getting the size and style right. As something that stays very intimate on you, you have to dwell a little more carefully as to what fabric your underwear is made of. The ideal material for undergarments is one that is supple, breathable, soft, and absorbent. … Read more
A polka dot pattern on fabric refers to evenly sized and symmetrically spaced dots printed or woven on fabric. The pattern usually involves contrasts and consists of light-colored dots on a dark background or dark-colored dots on a light-colored background. It is basicaly a geographic fabric pattern. Polka dots are traditionally black and white but … Read more
Cotton fabric does not have a natural stretch on the straight grain (along the lengthwise direction, parallel to the selvage). On the crosswise grain, it is a little more stretchy. This grain is used for the width of the garment. And on the bias grain, a lot more. When you want a drapey garment, this … Read more