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Seamless or stitched underwear

Short answer: Seamless underwear is knitted in one piece with no side seams. Sewn underwear with flat seams can be ju...

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...

Flat seams and why they cost more

Short answer: Flatlock is a seam that lies flat with no ridge on the inside. It needs a special machine and more time...

Cheap or expensive underwear

Short answer: The difference lies in the yarn, the seams and the elastic. A pricier set that lasts three times as lon...

Steady replacement instead of big purchases

Short answer: Buy two new basics twice a year instead of ten every fifth year. That way the wardrobe stays even, and ...

Multipack or single pieces

Short answer: A multipack gives a lower price per piece and matching items that are easy to pair. Single pieces give ...

How many sets of underwear you actually need

Short answer: Seven to ten sets let you wash once a week without running short. More than fourteen rarely get worn an...

Hand washing the items that cannot go in the machine

Short answer: Lukewarm water, mild detergent, ten minutes of soaking and thorough rinsing. Press the water out with a...

When a laundry bag actually makes a difference

Short answer: Use a laundry bag for bras, tights and anything with hooks or long straps. It stops items from tangling...

How often each item actually needs washing

Short answer: Underwear and socks after every wear, t-shirts after one to two wears, sweatshirts after three to five....

Blood on underwear and bedding

Short answer: Rinse immediately in cold water. Warm water lets the proteins in blood bind to the fibers, making the s...

Clothing in the weeks after an operation

Short answer: Choose clothes that go on without lifting the arms or bending forward. Soft materials without hard edge...