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What to expect from bamboo boxer shorts

Short answer: Bamboo boxer shorts are soft, smooth and fit close without squeezing. Over time they usually become a l...

What to expect from a bamboo hoodie

Short answer: A bamboo hoodie is soft, drapes well and feels light for its thickness. Over time it usually becomes so...

What to expect from bamboo bedding over time

Short answer: Bamboo bedding is smooth and cool from the start and often becomes even softer with time. It needs gent...

What to expect from a bamboo bra after many washes

Short answer: A bamboo bra without underwire is soft and gives light support, and after many washes it usually become...

What to expect from a pair of bamboo socks

Short answer: Bamboo socks are soft and feel cool against the skin, but they are everyday items that wear at the heel...

What a good bamboo T-shirt should still do after a year

Short answer: After a year of regular wear and washing, a good bamboo T-shirt should still fit well, feel soft and ho...

The myth that clothes can last forever if you look after them

Short answer: Good care can extend the life of clothes a great deal, but no garment lasts forever. Fibres wear, elast...

What a double stitched hem means for durability

Short answer: Two rows of stitches double the number of threads holding the hem. If one row breaks, the other holds, ...

Double stitching at the edges

Short answer: Two parallel rows of stitching in a hem mean the edge is secured twice. It is one of the cheapest ways ...

Seams that hold and seams that do not

Short answer: Look for tight, even stitches and a seam that can stretch with the fabric. A tight, straight seam in kn...

Small repairs that extend a garment's life

Short answer: A loose seam, a small hole and a loose button take five minutes to fix and give a garment one or two mo...

Lifespan measured in number of washes

Short answer: A garment lasts a certain number of washes rather than a certain number of years. Wash it less often, a...