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Stretch and release as a quick test
Short answer: Pull the fabric across and let go. If it springs back, the item holds its shape through the day. If it ...
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Hold the fabric up to the light and see what happens
Short answer: If you can see your fingers clearly through the fabric, it is thin or loosely knit. That says something...
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How to judge quality with your hands
Short answer: Grab the fabric, feel the weight, stretch it lightly and see if it springs back. Three seconds with you...
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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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Thread count in bedding and what the number means
Short answer: Thread count is the number of threads per square inch in a fabric. Up to a certain point, more threads ...
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Yarn count and what it tells you about the fabric
Short answer: A high yarn count means a thinner and finer yarn. That gives a softer, more even fabric, but also one t...
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Grams per square metre explained in practice
Short answer: The number tells you how heavy the fabric is. Under one hundred forty is thin, around one hundred eight...
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The neckline on your t-shirt has gone slack
Short answer: A sagging neckline comes from the garment being pulled over the head and hung on a hanger. Fold the gar...
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The hem rolls up at the edge
Short answer: Single jersey always curls at a free edge. That is the nature of the fabric, not a flaw, and steaming o...
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Small holes by the seam and where they come from
Short answer: Small holes right at a seam almost always come from rubbing against a buckle, a button or a table edge,...
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Should clothes be packed in paper or plastic for storage
Short answer: Short answer: Paper lets moisture escape, plastic seals it in. If the garment is completely dry, plasti...
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Do expensive garments always last longer
Short answer: Short answer: No. Price also covers marketing, retail margins and design. Lifespan is decided by yarn, ...
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