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Cheap versus expensive in basics

Short answer: In basics the difference comes mostly from the weight of the fabric and how the seams are made. Two gar...

What the price actually follows

Short answer: The price of a t-shirt follows the amount of fabric, the sewing time and how many links there are betwe...

The packaging and what it says about the product

Short answer: A package with clear size, material and care instructions in several languages is a sign of a proper su...

The smell in new clothes and where it comes from

Short answer: New clothes smell of packaging, transport and leftovers from production. A single wash almost always re...

Uneven colour in the fabric

Short answer: Stripes or shadows in a solid color area come from dyeing the fabric. Small differences are normal and ...

Clothes that are sewn askew

Short answer: If the side seam does not run straight down the side, the fabric was cut crooked. It does not correct i...

Loose threads in new clothes

Short answer: A loose thread is almost always a leftover from sewing and not a defect. Cut it off close to the fabric...

Printed labelling versus a sewn in label at the neck

Short answer: A print directly on the fabric cannot itch, but a sewn-in label can. That is why printing has become st...

The weight of a single garment tells you something

Short answer: Short answer: A t-shirt in size L typically weighs between 110 and 180 grams. If it weighs less, the fa...

A quality test after three washes

Short answer: Short answer: New clothes always look good. The real test is how they look after three washes, and ther...

The gusset in briefs and what it is for

Short answer: Short answer: The gusset is the extra layer of fabric in the crotch. It is there for hygiene and should...

Fly opening in boxer briefs or not

Short answer: Short answer: A fly is a practical detail, but it costs two extra seams against the skin. Many people s...