materiale
Bamboo viscose or organic cotton
Short answer: Organic cotton is a natural fibre grown without synthetic pesticides, while bamboo viscose is made chem...
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Bamboo or hemp in clothing
Short answer: Short answer: Hemp is strong, coarse and softens over time. Bamboo viscose is soft from day one. Hemp w...
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Bamboo or merino wool as a base layer
Short answer: Short answer: Merino wool stays warm even when wet, making it best in cold weather. Bamboo viscose is c...
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Bamboo viscose or modal, what is the difference
Short answer: Short answer: Both are regenerated fibres made from wood pulp. Modal is made from beech, bamboo viscose...
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Bamboo or linen in summer heat
Short answer: Short answer: Linen is coolest in dry heat and wrinkles visibly. Bamboo viscose is softer against the s...
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Why some fabrics feel cool to the touch
Short answer: Short answer: Fabric feels cool when it draws heat away from the skin quickly. Smooth, dense fibres con...
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Why colour fades over time
Short answer: Short answer: Light, friction and hot water remove colour from the fibre surface. These are the three f...
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Why bobbles form on fabric
Short answer: Short answer: Short fibre ends twist together from friction and form small fuzz balls. The shorter the ...
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When a fabric becomes see through
Short answer: Short answer: Fabric turns see through when the knit is open enough for light to pass between the stitc...
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What the yarn count tells you about the fabric
Short answer: A higher number means a finer yarn. Fine yarn produces smoother, softer, and lighter fabrics. Coarse ya...
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What the figure grams per square metre tells you
Short answer: The number is the fabric's weight per square meter and therefore its density. A low number means thin a...
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What makes a fabric soft
Short answer: Softness comes from three things: fiber fineness, how the yarn is spun, and how tightly it is knitted. ...
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