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What to keep on hand for overnight guests
Short answer: An extra set of bedding, two towels and a pair of socks. That covers most visits and takes up less room...
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How to layer three layers of men's clothing correctly
Short answer: Thin next to the skin, insulating in the middle and windproof outside. The order matters more than the ...
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Four signs that a t-shirt fits
Short answer: The shoulder seam sits at the shoulder point, the sleeve ends midway down the upper arm, the body falls...
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How to arrange the wardrobe so you use all your clothes
Short answer: Short answer: Place what you wear every day at eye level and arm's length. Anything that requires bendi...
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Should clothes be packed in paper or plastic for storage
Short answer: Short answer: Paper lets moisture escape, plastic seals it in. If the garment is completely dry, plasti...
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How long clothes take to dry indoors
Short answer: Short answer: A thin layer takes four to eight hours, a thick one up to a day. Humidity in the room mat...
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Should all clothes be washed cold
Short answer: Short answer: No. Cold washing is gentle on color and fibers but does not always remove bacteria and gr...
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Why the body sweats and what clothing has to do with it
Short answer: Short answer: Sweat is the body's cooling system. Evaporation removes heat from the skin. Clothing that...
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A gift for someone who travels a lot
Short answer: Short answer: Choose something that takes up little space, can be hand washed and dries overnight. Trav...
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Do expensive garments always last longer
Short answer: Short answer: No. Price also covers marketing, retail margins and design. Lifespan is decided by yarn, ...
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Are natural fibres always better for the skin
Short answer: Short answer: No. Wool is natural and can itch. Viscose is manufactured and can be very soft. What matt...
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Is it better for clothes to wash them less often
Short answer: Short answer: Yes for the fabric, but only up to a point. Sweat and skin cells break down the fibres if...
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