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Acrylic. It’s a polymer fibre with a lightweight, warm, and soft feel. It takes dyes beautifully and has excellent colorfastness. It also resists shrinking and wrinkles. It’s because of these qualities that it’s very commonly used as a substitute for...
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It’s no secret that big oil companies are colossally responsible for global pollution. We think of the intense drilling into the Earth… the giant spills in the oceans… but do we think of textiles and fashion? Usually not. But the...
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The characteristics of wool have been quite a ‘hot’ topic lately in the mill, as many rebel community members have expressed uncertainty as to whether Prickly garments will work for them in hot climates. The answer in short… AYE! Stereotypically...
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Something that I think needs to be ‘brought back’ is the special interactions of caring for fabric that nurture strong relationships between garment and wearer. It has always been a huge aspect of many cultures. Yes, our lives are busy...
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