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Microplastic from clothing in the washing machine
Short answer: Synthetic fibers shed small plastic pieces with every wash, no matter how carefully you wash them. Bamb...
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UV protection in thin fabric
Short answer: A fabric's sun protection depends on density, color and moisture, not on which fiber it is made from. T...
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Thermoregulation in clothing and what fabric can do
Short answer: Fabric cannot warm or cool itself. It can move moisture away from the skin and trap air between layers,...
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Breathability and what the word actually covers
Short answer: Short answer: Breathability is really two things, how much air can pass through the fabric, and how wel...
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Moisture transport in fabric measured in numbers
Short answer: Short answer: Moisture wicking is about how fast fabric moves sweat away from skin and releases it into...
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What pre shrinking means for your size
Short answer: Short answer: Preshrunk fabric has already shrunk during production. That is why the garment changes on...
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What makes a fabric resistant to bobbling
Short answer: Short answer: Long fibers, a tight knit and a firmly twisted yarn give fewer pills. Short fibers and a ...
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Softening fabric and what happens in the process
Short answer: Short answer: Fabric is softened mechanically by washing and tumbling it, or chemically with a softenin...
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Reactive dyes and why the colour holds
Short answer: Short answer: Reactive dyes bind chemically to the cellulose fiber instead of sitting on the outside. T...
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What FSC covers when it appears on bamboo
Short answer: Short answer: FSC is a certification of forestry. It says something about how the plant was grown and h...
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The difference between OEKO-TEX and FSC
Short answer: Short answer: OEKO-TEX tests the finished fabric for harmful substances. FSC covers how the raw materia...
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Closed loop production explained
Short answer: A closed loop means the solvent is collected and reused instead of being released into nature. That is ...
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