The Rough History of Biker Cuts
Unless you’re deeply immersed in biker culture, it’s unlikely you’ve had much exposure to biker cuts–vests that were historically cut…
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There is a plethora of information that goes into the production and maintenance of your favorite products, learn all about their history, how their made, and how to keep them looking their best.
A Primer on Wabi-Sabi – The Japanese Love of Decay
Here at Heddels, we throw the term ‘Wabi-Sabi’ around like cranberry sauce on Turkey Day. While we’ve not honed in…
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Workwear of Civil Rights
For the early part of his career, soul music icon James Brown never wore jeans, never wanted to be seen…
Does “Cotton Kill”? The Moisture Wicking Properties of Various Fabrics
“Cotton kills.” If you’re serious about hiking, trail running, or any kind of serious mountaineering, you will have undoubtedly heard…
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Labor Rights History – Crystal Lee Sutton, the Real Life Norma Rae
We may spend more than our fair share of time and resources trying to emulate classic working-class styles, but it’s…
Tyrolean Shoes – Thick and Stitched
The region of Tyrol in the Austrian and Italian Alps is known for ham, strudel, and obtuse clompy looking shoes….
The Fundamental Ways to Measure Textiles – Deniers, Thread Counts, and More
In our corner of the fashion world, it’s all about fabrics. So much so that we’re often talking about how…
The Three Tiers of Shell Jacket – Entry, Mid, and End Level
Along with glacial temperatures and icy sidewalks, winter brings another friend along each year—rainfall. And while the rain can be…
What is Melton Wool? On the Toughest and Arguably Warmest Woolen
There’s denim, there’s selvedge denim. There’s leather, there’s shell cordovan leather. There’s wool, and then, there’s Melton Wool. When it…
How to Determine Your Hat Size
It’s that time of year (if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, at least) when the cold weather means swaddling…