guide
How to measure yourself properly
Short answer: Measure over your thinnest clothing, keep the tape horizontal and never pull it tight. Four measurement...
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What to do when you are between two sizes
Short answer: The rule depends on the item. For underwear and socks, size up. For T-shirts and tops, size up if they ...
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How to measure yourself for clothing
Short answer: You need four measurements: chest, waist, hips and inside leg. Measure on bare skin or over thin clothi...
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What slim fit means and who it suits
Short answer: Slim fit sits closer to the body than regular fit. It is cut narrower at the waist and sleeve, and it i...
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What regular fit means and how it differs
Short answer: Regular fit is the middle fit. It follows the body without clinging and without hanging loose, and it i...
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Bamboo towels and how to choose the weight
Short answer: Weight is measured in grams per square metre. A heavy towel holds more water, a light one dries faster,...
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Laundry symbols explained and what the numbers mean
Short answer: The washtub with a number shows the highest temperature the fabric can take. One line underneath means ...
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How often you really need to wash different kinds of clothing
Short answer: Underwear and socks after every wear. T-shirts after one day if you have sweated. Jumpers and trousers ...
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What temperature to wash what at
Short answer: 40 degrees covers almost everything in an ordinary household. 30 degrees is for delicates, and 60 degre...
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Boxer briefs or briefs and what the difference means in practice
Short answer: Briefs have no leg and take up the least space. Boxers have legs that cover the inner thigh and prevent...
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How to find the right sock size
Short answer: Sock sizes always cover a range of two or three shoe sizes. If you are at the top of a range, move up t...
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Sock lengths explained and which suits your shoes
Short answer: There are four useful lengths: the footie below the ankle bone, the ankle sock just above the shoe, the...
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