bambus
Spin speed and what it does to the fabric
Short answer: Choose 600 to 800 revolutions for bamboo fabric. A higher speed presses creases into the fibres and wea...
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Cold washing and when it is enough
Short answer: A cold wash at 20 degrees works on light dirt and saves most of the electricity. It does not work on sw...
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Forty degrees versus thirty degrees
Short answer: Forty degrees washes noticeably better and costs only a little more electricity. Thirty is enough for c...
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Which programme to choose on the machine
Short answer: Choose the delicate or gentle programme at 40 degrees with a low spin speed. That is the right choice f...
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When something is a claim and not wear
Short answer: A fault that comes from production is a complaint case. Something worn out by use is not. The line runs...
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Country of production and what it means for quality
Short answer: The country says something about wages and control, but not about the fabric. The factory matters more ...
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Does the brand matter when the fabric is the same
Short answer: The brand matters for fit, size consistency and complaints. It matters less for the fabric itself, whic...
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Cheap versus expensive in basics
Short answer: In basics the difference comes mostly from the weight of the fabric and how the seams are made. Two gar...
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What the price actually follows
Short answer: The price of a t-shirt follows the amount of fabric, the sewing time and how many links there are betwe...
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The packaging and what it says about the product
Short answer: A package with clear size, material and care instructions in several languages is a sign of a proper su...
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The smell in new clothes and where it comes from
Short answer: New clothes smell of packaging, transport and leftovers from production. A single wash almost always re...
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Uneven colour in the fabric
Short answer: Stripes or shadows in a solid color area come from dyeing the fabric. Small differences are normal and ...
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