Do the Duties – The Costs and Savings of Importing Clothing
Procuring quality goods isn’t always just a case of heading down to the nearest shopping mall. Great denim (and the…
101 Primers
We get down to the basics, breaking down the core essentials of how things are made and how to maintain them.
All About Soaps – Handmade, Homemade, and Historical
Now, more than ever, soap is on the brain—and hopefully on your hands. But soap, or the cleaning agents we…
1000 Ways to Dye – Rope, Dope, Piece-Dyeing and More
With colors going in and out of style as often as we change our socks, it’s no surprise that the…
Teacore Leather – What’s it All About?
If you’ve been paying attention and reading our articles, you’ve likely heard the term “teacore leather” thrown around. Many of…
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Vintage Clothing 101 – How to Shop Oldies But Goodies
Vintage clothing. Where to start? What was once a fairly niche way to buy clothes—at least in a fashion sense—is…
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…
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…
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…