Why Denim Fades – A Scientific Explanation
Have you ever looked down at your pair of jeans and noticed that they’ve “developed” since you bought them? That you’ve…
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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 Welted Boots and Shoes: Entry, Mid, and End Level
There’s a price for every product and a product for every price, and in few areas is that more true…
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside – The Warmth and Wonder of Wool Blankets
There comes a time in everyone’s life (usually about the time they becomes part of another’s life) when they start…
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All About Linen – The Forgotten Fiber
The word linen has been so generalized and coopted it’s often difficult to sort out what it actually means. Beyond…
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Vegetable Tanned Leather – Process, Benefits, and Why It Matters
Leather is almost more deeply ingrained into the world of raw denim than denim itself. You can find it on…
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11 Clothing Habits That Help the Environment and Your Wallet
Levi’s estimates that a pair of their 501 jeans uses 3,781 liters of fresh water over the course of its…
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Know Your Wools: Cashmere, Lambswool, Angora and More
Sweater season is almost upon us and we thought we would take it upon ourselves to break down for you the different types…
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Patina – What is it, How is it Made, and Where Does it Develop?
We all know leather to be a beautiful, natural material that has a variety of uses. Whether it’s your leather…
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A Beginner’s Guide To Hawaiian Shirts
Yeah, I am looking at you! Like this? Read these:Patina – What is it, How is it Made, and Where…
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Boat Shoes, Camp Mocs, and Blucher Mocs – Know the Difference
With spring upon us and summer coming as soon as it can (fingers crossed), it’s likely that you’ll be seeing…
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