Cashmere or camelhair?
All about camel hair and cashmere, two noble fibres which I’ve studied and worn in order to determine similarities, differences, and a preference.
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All about camel hair and cashmere, two noble fibres which I’ve studied and worn in order to determine similarities, differences, and a preference.
Read MoreLyocell is a term popping up on fabric tags everywhere. What is it, what are the characteristics and is it worth buying? Find those answers here.
Read MoreThere’s a misconception among many Aussies that tweed is strictly for cooler countries. However, we have a winter too – and many tweeds are great for our winter!
Read MoreHow to determine which name to give to the striped pattern you’re seeing on a particular piece of cloth.
Read MoreWhy that particular sweater is really itchy, and how to get your hands on sweaters that don’t irritate your skin.
Read MoreThe best fabrics to pair with seersucker, and the best ones to avoid.
Read MoreAustralia plays host to a summer season that likes to play nasty. The sun beats down and makes everyone sweat to kingdom come, so how can we use fabrics to help ourselves minimise the impact?
Read MoreAustralia plays host to a summer season that likes to play nasty. The sun beats down and makes everyone sweat to kingdom come, so how can we use fabrics to help ourselves minimise the impact?
Read MoreOnce upon a time, I used to be a big advocate of stretch fabrics. Now, I am the opposite: for a number of reasons.
Read MorePolyester and other synthetic fabrics cop a lot of flak in the clothing world. They are cheap, they can feel less luxurious than natural counterparts such as wool or cotton and they have a negative misconception when it comes to quality. Some people may have an image of a polyester suit or shirt with an unattractive, unnatural shine pop into their heads when thinking of the fabric. It can be stated as a general rule of thumb that polyester and poly blend garments are not luxury items. However, synthetic fabrics are not just a method of cheapening manufacturing. They do have several positive attributes.
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