materiale
Why some fabrics itch and others do not
Short answer: Itching comes from fiber thickness and how the fiber end meets the skin. Coarse fibers that stick out f...
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Why some fabrics feel wet before others
Short answer: A fabric feels wet when water sits on the surface. Fibers that absorb moisture inside feel dry for long...
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Right side and reverse side and why it matters
Short answer: The right side is the nice side that faces outward. Wash with the garment inside out and the friction h...
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Why clothing gets thinner over time
Short answer: Every wash pulls small fibers loose from a garment. That is the lint you find in the dryer filter. Over...
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Why a garment stretches out during the day
Short answer: All knit fabrics stretch when worn. The difference is whether they bounce back afterward. Elastane give...
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What can and cannot be said about bamboo and bacteria
Short answer: Bamboo viscose smells less than synthetic fibres, because it absorbs and releases moisture effectively....
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How to read a blend of bamboo viscose and cotton
Short answer: A blend gives you a bit of both. Cotton adds ruggedness and shape stability, bamboo viscose adds softne...
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Weaves in bedding and what they mean
Short answer: Percale is a tight, matte weave that feels crisp against the skin. Satin is a smoother weave with a bit...
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Why underwear is knitted and not woven
Short answer: Knitted fabric stretches in every direction and follows the body, while woven fabric only stretches on ...
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Yarn fineness and what it means for the fabric
Short answer: Fine yarn gives a smoother and denser fabric at the same weight, because more and thinner threads fit i...
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Contact cooling and why fabric feels cool straight away
Short answer: The fibres in bamboo viscose are smooth and round, and they carry heat away from the skin faster than a...
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How bamboo fabric is dyed and why colour fades
Short answer: Bamboo viscose is dyed with reactive dyes that bind chemically to the fibre instead of just sitting on ...
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