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Leather vs Suede – Which Is Better?

Leather is the quintessential winter material. It keeps you warm, looks stylish, and lasts for years. Usually seen on jackets and boots, leather can also be found in a host of other items. Suede is a type of leather that has a velvety finish. It is used in primarily shoes and jackets and is a […]

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Leather is the quintessential winter material. It keeps you warm, looks stylish, and lasts for years. Usually seen on jackets and boots, leather can also be found in a host of other items. Suede is a type of leather that has a velvety finish. It is used in primarily shoes and jackets and is a

3 Ways To Fix Peeling Suede On Shoes And Jackets

Suede is probably my go-to fabric for the summer. It is warm but not hot, classy but not formal, and looks stylish without making a hole in my pocket. The only problem is that your suede shoes might start peeling. Peeling is basically the process through which suede fibers lose all their life. This can

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Suede is probably my go-to fabric for the summer. It is warm but not hot, classy but not formal, and looks stylish without making a hole in my pocket. The only problem is that your suede shoes might start peeling. Peeling is basically the process through which suede fibers lose all their life. This can

Does Linen Absorb Water? (REVEALED!)

Linen is one of my favorite fabrics for the summer season. It lends so much to an outfit; the texture, the drape, the breathability. And did I mention that it looks bloody good? But one thing that needs a bit more thought is the relation between water and linen. There is not a lot of

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Linen is one of my favorite fabrics for the summer season. It lends so much to an outfit; the texture, the drape, the breathability. And did I mention that it looks bloody good? But one thing that needs a bit more thought is the relation between water and linen. There is not a lot of

How Much Does Merino Wool Cost? Pricing Table

It’s been established by now that merino wool is a wardrobe essential. Whether you have it in the form of a turtleneck sweater, an overcoat, or something even wilder. Even if you are into knitting, merino wool is an essential fabric that you need to increase the repertoire of your skills. But despite the many

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It’s been established by now that merino wool is a wardrobe essential. Whether you have it in the form of a turtleneck sweater, an overcoat, or something even wilder. Even if you are into knitting, merino wool is an essential fabric that you need to increase the repertoire of your skills. But despite the many

Linen Rayon Blends – The Complete Guide

Linen is a great fabric on its own, but it becomes even better when blended with other fabrics. One of the most popular linen blends out there is the linen rayon blend. It is an excellent choice for the summer, and combines the lightness of rayon with the breathability of linen. In this article, I

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Linen is a great fabric on its own, but it becomes even better when blended with other fabrics. One of the most popular linen blends out there is the linen rayon blend. It is an excellent choice for the summer, and combines the lightness of rayon with the breathability of linen. In this article, I

Can Linen Be Tailored? Cost Of Tailoring Linen

As summer is getting around soon, I decided to take out some of my linen clothing from the back of my wardrobe for a quick examination. And as always, a couple of things didn’t fit me well. I didn’t really know if linen can be tailored, so I did some digging to find out. I

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As summer is getting around soon, I decided to take out some of my linen clothing from the back of my wardrobe for a quick examination. And as always, a couple of things didn’t fit me well. I didn’t really know if linen can be tailored, so I did some digging to find out. I

Why Is Linen So Expensive? (Explained)

Linen is widely regarded to be the perfect fabric for the summer. Stiff and strong, this fabric is cool, comfortable, and extremely breathable. But these great things come at a price – Linen is quite costly compared to other fabrics. In this article, you will get to know in detail about the reasons for the

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Linen is widely regarded to be the perfect fabric for the summer. Stiff and strong, this fabric is cool, comfortable, and extremely breathable. But these great things come at a price – Linen is quite costly compared to other fabrics. In this article, you will get to know in detail about the reasons for the

How To Shrink Linen? 3 Different Ways To Reduce Size

Linen garments are amazing for the summers, but they can tend to be a bit looser on the body. They can also become overtly stretched if not cared for properly. If this is the issue with your linen shirts, then read on, because this article is all about how you can shrink your linen clothes.

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Linen garments are amazing for the summers, but they can tend to be a bit looser on the body. They can also become overtly stretched if not cared for properly. If this is the issue with your linen shirts, then read on, because this article is all about how you can shrink your linen clothes.

What Is A Merino Wool Blend? The Complete Guide

I love wearing pure wool, but I also think that there’s a place for merino wool blends in everyone’s closet. But most people don’t know anything about blends to begin with, and thus purchasing a merino blend sweater becomes much more difficult than it has to be. In this guide, I will be answering all

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I love wearing pure wool, but I also think that there’s a place for merino wool blends in everyone’s closet. But most people don’t know anything about blends to begin with, and thus purchasing a merino blend sweater becomes much more difficult than it has to be. In this guide, I will be answering all

How To Prevent Leather From Fading In 4 Simple Steps

A few years ago, I purchased a high-end leather jacket from a dedicated leather shop in Panama while traveling. The jacket faded so much that it went from black to grey in a matter of months. I was distraught. And that’s when I decided to dig a bit deeper into the whole business of leather

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A few years ago, I purchased a high-end leather jacket from a dedicated leather shop in Panama while traveling. The jacket faded so much that it went from black to grey in a matter of months. I was distraught. And that’s when I decided to dig a bit deeper into the whole business of leather

Does Faux Suede Shrink or Peel? (And Lots More!)

If you listen to all those ‘fashion influencers’ on YouTube, you would think that wearing a faux suede garment is the biggest crime that a human can commit (apart from wearing socks with sandals of course). I have been working in the leather industry for a number of years. It’s been my bread and butter

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If you listen to all those ‘fashion influencers’ on YouTube, you would think that wearing a faux suede garment is the biggest crime that a human can commit (apart from wearing socks with sandals of course). I have been working in the leather industry for a number of years. It’s been my bread and butter

5 fabrics that you can iron (And 6 that you absolutely should not)

Ironing. No sane person likes to devote time to ironing, or to finding out information about different types of irons and ironing methods. But I am not a sane person. I love ironing. I think I love it more than my wife and kids (that’s called hyperbole guys, calm down). But in all seriousness, I

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Ironing. No sane person likes to devote time to ironing, or to finding out information about different types of irons and ironing methods. But I am not a sane person. I love ironing. I think I love it more than my wife and kids (that’s called hyperbole guys, calm down). But in all seriousness, I