materiale
Is bamboo clothing more expensive than cotton
Short answer: Bamboo clothing usually costs more than the cheapest cotton and roughly the same as good cotton. The pr...
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Soft socks and where the softness comes from
Short answer: The softness of a sock comes from the fibre, from how finely the yarn is spun and from the knit. A smoo...
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The jersey dress and why the fit feels different
Short answer: A jersey dress is knitted rather than woven, which is why it stretches. That means it follows the body ...
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What softness in clothes actually comes from
Short answer: Softness comes from the thickness and surface of the fibres, from how the yarn is spun and from the kni...
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The weave in bedding and what you can feel
Short answer: The weave decides whether bedding feels smooth, matte or stretchy. Percale is matte and crisp, sateen i...
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Bamboo, modal and lyocell side by side
Short answer: Bamboo viscose, modal and lyocell are all manufactured cellulose fibres, but they are made by different...
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Why bamboo clothing should not be ironed hot
Short answer: High heat weakens viscose fibres and can leave shiny marks on the fabric. If you iron bamboo clothing, ...
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What combed yarn means for a t-shirt
Short answer: Combing is an extra step in which the shortest fibres are sorted out before the yarn is spun. The resul...
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Why there is a difference between cheap and expensive bamboo clothing
Short answer: The price of bamboo clothing reflects yarn quality, fabric weight, stitching and fit. Two garments can ...
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What bamboo clothing weighs and why it matters
Short answer: Bamboo viscose is heavier than synthetic fabrics when dry, but lighter than thick cotton of the same th...
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Bamboo versus synthetic sports fabrics in practice
Short answer: Synthetic sports fabrics dry faster and hold their shape better, while bamboo viscose feels softer and ...
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What hygroscopic means about a fabric
Short answer: Hygroscopic means that a fibre can absorb moisture from its surroundings. Bamboo viscose is hygroscopic...
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