Does bleach ruin silk? If we’re talking about chlorine bleach, then the answer is an emphatic ‘yes’! While silk is a lot tougher than its delicate, ethereal appearance might suggest, it cowers in
Continue readingNo matter what subject you want to learn about, you will find that not everyone agrees. There is always one person who will disagree. The same holds true when it comes to fabrics like silk. There will
Continue readingWrinkle-free. Those are two of the best words you can hear when doing laundry. What those two words mean is that you will have less work to do and you can focus on other important duties like spending
Continue readingThe debate continues. This debate rages over the question should you dry clean dry clean only clothes or hand wash them to save the expense. Which side of the fence you sit on may be determined by your
Continue readingLaundry time is a fun time. That is when you get to put your knowledge of fabrics and their idiosyncrasies to the test. Knowing which fabric goes where is one of the important pieces of information you
Continue readingSuede may be beautiful, it may be soft, and it may be luxurious, but what it isn’t is water-resistant. Water and suede simply don’t mix. If water or any other type of liquid manages to seep into suede,
Continue readingStaying cool is always a chore. Especially when the days are hot, long, and very humid. You need the right fabric to help keep yourself fro overheating and making a perspiration mess. There are quite a
Continue readingIt may be super strong, but silk is not superman. It has some weaknesses. This fabric is the strongest out of all the natural fabrics you can wear or sew. Yet it has its own version of kryptonite. It just
Continue readingObviously, we all want our bathing suits to look good. That’s a given. But just as important as how good they look is how well they function. Bathing suits need to work harder for their place in our
Continue readingHow a fabric feels against your skin helps you make that decision to buy it. It doesn’t matter if it comes by the yard or already sewn into a clothing item, the feel of the fabric is what convinces most
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