What is Fleece? Comfort and Warmth Through Plastics
Somewhere (hopefully hidden in a dark place), there’s a photograph of seven-year-old me, grinning and clad in a rather offensive…
101 Primers
We get down to the basics, breaking down the core essentials of how things are made and how to maintain them.
The Three Tiers of Down Parka – Entry, Mid, and End Level
The down parka is the archetypal winter garment. Invented by Eddie Bauer in 1936, the feather-filled jacket rose to mainstream…
Understanding Persian Rugs – Two and a Half Millennia of Silk and Wool
In the city of Ctesiphon, a city along the banks of the Tigris river, not far from modern-day Baghdad, there…
Greenwashing – How to See Through Disingenuous Eco-Marketing
It’s undeniable that sustainability, environmental impact and ethical manufacturing processes are ‘on trend’ at the moment. And as a result,…
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Synthetic vs. Natural Fibers – For Your Health and the Planet’s
The simplest building blocks of clothing are the fibers that are ultimately spun and woven into textiles, whence our clothing…
Bean Boots, Duck Boots, and Sorels, Oh My
Winter calls for drastic action, especially in some parts of the world where the cold weather has the tightest grip….
A Primer on Planned Obsolescence – How to Avoid Self-Destructing Goods
By the mid-1920s, just about every American who needed a car had one. It had been hard enough to convince…
7 Fabrics To Keep You Warm This Winter
The blistering heat of the summer has fried your brain and all of a sudden, you can’t remember how to…
How to Find Your Glove Size – 2 Simple Methods
Winter is a harsh season. Bitter mornings, chapped lips, and icy sidewalks, Mother Nature really tries to put us through…
A Beginner’s Guide to Hair Pomades
Hair pomades have really taken off in the last few years. Going hand-in-hand with the increasingly popular barbershop culture, hair…