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Why navy is the most usable colour

Short answer: Navy matches more colours than black, hides wear almost as well as black, and looks less formal than bl...

Black socks versus white and when to choose which

Short answer: Black for work and anything with dark trousers, white for sport and sneakers. The rule is practical rat...

Why some colours fade faster than others

Short answer: Strong colours like red and blue fade fastest in sunlight, because UV light breaks down the dye. Black ...

How to choose colours that work together

Short answer: Pick two neutral base colours and stick with them, and everything matches everything without you needin...

Why light grey shows sweat marks most clearly

Short answer: Wet fabric turns darker than dry fabric, and the difference is largest on light grey. That is why sweat...

Marl colours and why they look more homely

Short answer: Melange fabric is spun from threads in several shades at once, not simply dyed in a single uniform tone...

Skin tone underwear and why it shows least

Short answer: It is the contrast between skin and fabric that shows through thin clothing, not the colour of the fabr...

White T-shirts and how they stay white

Short answer: White turns grey from colour transferred by other laundry and yellow from sweat and deodorant, and thes...

Black T-shirts and why they go grey before white goes yellow

Short answer: Black shows wear more clearly than any other colour, because any change to the surface changes how ligh...

Bamboo clothing and how the colours behave over time

Short answer: Dark colours turn dull from surface wear, light colours turn grey from dirt, and strong colours fade in...

Washing bamboo clothing and what happens to the colours

Short answer: Colours fade because of three things: heat, sunlight and mechanical wear on the surface. Detergent matt...

Briefs in skin tone and why they show least

Short answer: Briefs in a shade close to your skin are the least visible under light clothing. White reflects light a...