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Bamboo tights

Short answer: Bamboo viscose feels softer and cooler than nylon and does not ladder as easily. The tights are thicker...

Socks with a high cuff

Short answer: A high cuff protects the skin from the boot rim and keeps the leg warm. It needs to be ribbed all the w...

Trainer socks and what the name covers

Short answer: A tennis sock is a short sock with extra padding under the foot. The name comes from the sport, but tod...

Trainer liners that do not show in the shoe

Short answer: A footie should lie under the edge of the shoe all the way round. That takes a low cut at the front and...

Ankle socks and when they work

Short answer: An ankle sock should reach about two centimetres above the edge of the shoe. If it is lower it slips do...

The blend in a bamboo sock

Short answer: Bamboo viscose moves moisture faster than cotton and smells later. Wool keeps you warm even when it is ...

Storing bedding in the linen cupboard

Short answer: Put bedding away clean, give it air, and avoid plastic bags. Bedding that lies airtight for a year come...

Changing to heavier bedding

Short answer: Switch to heavier bedding when the nights fall below ten degrees and the bedroom no longer holds its wa...

Changing to lighter bedding

Short answer: Switch to lighter bedding when the nights stay above fifteen degrees. That is typically in May in Denma...

Bedroom temperature and the choice of bedding

Short answer: Seventeen to nineteen degrees is the temperature most often recommended for a bedroom. If your bedroom ...

Socks as slippers

Short answer: A thick sock with a non slip sole is often warmer than a slipper, because it sits close to the foot and...

Evenings on the sofa and clothes that do not dig in

Short answer: Swap the waistband. A few hours on the sofa in a tight trouser waistband is a common reason people feel...