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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...

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...

Why the elastic goes slack before the fabric does

Short answer: Five percent elastane gives stretch that goes back. Without elastane, soft knit fabric stretches out an...

Fit when the size is large and comfort has to keep up

Short answer: Look for soft edges, good stretch and styles that do not roll. Bamboo viscose follows the body without ...

Clothing when you sit down most of the day

Short answer: When you sit for many hours, seams and waistbands matter more than the cut. Soft edges and smooth fabri...

Clothing that is easy to put on with stiff hands

Short answer: Choose clothes with stretch, large openings and few closures. Bamboo viscose glides easily over the ski...

Clothing when your weight changes up or down

Short answer: Buy a few pieces in the size you have now, and choose styles with stretch. Soft knit follows the body b...

Why clothes feel different after a day of wear

Short answer: Fabric gets stretched by the body's movements and by warmth from the skin through the day. That is why ...

What to do when two sizes almost fit

Short answer: Choose the smaller size if the fabric has stretch and you air-dry the item. Choose the larger one if th...

How to try clothes on properly at home

Short answer: Try clothes on indoors, on clean clothing and with the tags still attached. Sit down, reach your arms u...

Why fit matters more than material

Short answer: A perfect material in the wrong size is uncomfortable all day, no matter how good its other qualities a...

Bamboo clothing for people who struggle to find sizes

Short answer: If you fall between standard sizes, stretch fabric and loose cuts are the best route. They forgive more...