Shibori – Indigo Tie Dye via Ancient Japan
In the western world, tie-dye fabrics are synonymous rock ‘n’ roll and the hippy counterculture of the 1960s. Pictured on…
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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.
Wabash, Hickory, and Liberty Oh My – A Guide to Workwear Stripes
Stripes. Few patterns are simultaneously so simple and so evocative. Whether it be Calvin’s iconic striped t-shirt or old-fashioned prison…
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What is Gore-Tex and Why Does it Matter?
As an Englishman living in the U.K., I can say with utmost certainty that rainfall is one of our biggest…
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A Brief Buyer’s Guide to Bandanas
The bandana is the Swiss Army knife of the clothing world. Not only can these small pieces of patterned cloth…
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What is Organic Cotton and Is It Worth It?
From the fresh produce in your supermarket to the jeans on your legs, organic products have managed to reach almost…
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Know Your Shoe Constructions – Blake, Goodyear, Stitchdown, and More
It’s a universally recognized fact that we humans look to other people’s footwear on first impressions. And, as silly as it…
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Rayon – The Silky Science Experiment
Standing as the oldest manmade fiber, rayon and its resulting fabrics have been in production for over a century. Synonymous…
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4 Fabric Printing Techniques – Discharge, Resist, Silkscreen, and More
At Heddels we’re all about weaves. We love our Jacquard and our sashiko, but we don’t often talk about the…
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A Primer on Well Made Sunglasses
Putting on your first nice pair of sunglasses can be a revelatory experience, if a conflicting one. Years of cheap-o pairs…
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The Todo on Kudu – What is this Antelope Leather About?
You may have noticed that we’re big on leather ’round these parts. Cow and horsehide are commonplace in the world…
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