Ralph’s Roster – The Many Faces of Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is a fashion designer who needs no introduction. Famed for his ubiquitous label Polo Ralph Lauren conceived in…
101 Primers
We get down to the basics, breaking down the core essentials of how things are made and how to maintain them.
All the Colors of the Shell Cordovan Rainbow
Shell Cordovan is often hailed as the ‘king of leathers’, and for good reason. It’s a premium leather, made from…
If It Knits – All the Different Kinds of Sweaters
Like it or not, there comes a time in the year when swaddling up in layers is an absolute necessity,…
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…
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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…
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…
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…