Understanding Leather Weights – Ounces to Inches
In our corner of the fashion world, the weight of materials and fabrics get a lot of attention. You’ve probably…
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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.
Shoe Anatomy 101 – Vamp, Welt, Quarter and More
Shoes are far more complicated than the average joe may know. And here at Heddels, we like to get down…
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The Three Tiers of Leather Accessory Makers – Entry, Mid, and End Level
Back when I was an intern at Rising Sun & Co., someone tossed me a wallet that had been lying around….
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Shell Cordovan – The King of Leathers?
Much like in Game of Thrones (why should we be the only Web site not stealing a bit of their fire?), in…
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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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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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