Material Matters: Elastane
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Find out what the difference is between elastane, spandex and lycra, where it comes from, and what it does for your clothes!
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Material Matters: Leather
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The oldest material man has used to make clothing. Find out what leather really is, it’s impact on the people who make it, and what to watch out for.
Read MoreMaterial Matters: Rayon
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Who knew there were so many variants of Rayon used in clothing. Find out what Rayon is made of and what it means when you see it on your tags.
Read MoreMaterial Matters: Nylon
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Nylon was originally a hit with women of the 40’s as the replacement for silk stockings. Now, it’s used in everything from backpacks, to swim trunks, to toothbrushes. Find out the history of nylon and what having nylon on your tags means.
Read MoreMaterial Matters: Polyester
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Polyester is the most commonly-used synthetic material used in clothing. Find out what it’s really made of, what it adds to your clothing, its effects on the environment.
Read MoreMaterial Matters: Cotton
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Our first deep dive into materials we find in our clothes, their properties, and why we should or should not be wearing them. Our first deep dive, everyone’s favorite fabric material: Cotton.
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