fibre
What happens to the fabric when it is discarded
Short answer: Pure cellulose fibres break down in nature over months to years. Blends with elastane or polyester do n...
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Microplastic from clothing in the washing machine
Short answer: Synthetic fibres shed tiny pieces of plastic in every wash. Bamboo viscose is cellulose and sheds no pl...
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UV protection in thin fabric
Short answer: A fabric's sun protection depends on density, colour and moisture. Thin light fabric lets through marke...
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Thermoregulation in clothing and what fabric can do
Short answer: Fabric cannot heat or cool by itself. It can move moisture and trap air, and those two things decide ho...
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Breathability and what the word actually covers
Short answer: Breathability is two things: how much air can pass through the fabric, and how well the fabric moves mo...
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Moisture transport in fabric measured in numbers
Short answer: Moisture transport is about how fast a fabric moves sweat away from the skin and releases it to the air...
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What pre shrinking means for your size
Short answer: Pre shrunk fabric has already shrunk during production. That is why the garment changes only slightly i...
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What makes a fabric resistant to bobbling
Short answer: Long fibres, a dense knit and a tightly twisted yarn give fewer bobbles. Short fibres and a loose knit ...
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Softening fabric and what happens in the process
Short answer: Fabric is softened mechanically by being washed and worked, or chemically with a softening agent. The f...
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Reactive dyes and why the colour holds
Short answer: Reactive dyes bond chemically to the cellulose fibre instead of sitting on the outside. That is why the...
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What FSC covers when it appears on bamboo
Short answer: FSC is a forestry certification. It says something about how the plant was grown and harvested, not abo...
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The difference between OEKO-TEX and FSC
Short answer: OEKO-TEX tests the finished fabric for harmful substances. FSC concerns how the raw material was grown ...
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