Jacket

A waterproof spray will help reproof your jacket to maximise its waterproofing and breathability. Always wash your coat first if re-proofing using a waterproof spray. Dirt and oil can clog up the breathable membrane found in many waterproof jackets, making it feel as though water is penetrating through the fabric. How can I make my […]

In general, Scotchgard™ Fabric -Water Shield can be used on cotton, polyester, silk, wool, acrylic, nylon, and most other washable fabrics. Do not use on “X” coded fabric (fabric that cannot be cleaned with water or solvents). You can find this code on the tag sewn into your fabric item. What does Scotchgard do on […]

Ski clothes should not be dry-cleaned because the cleaning chemicals are too harsh for the waterproof coating. How do you get stains out of ski clothes? Either wash by hand or use gentle wash cycle in a washing machine, but avoid using top loaders with agitators that can rip these more delicate jackets. Wash in […]

Soaking in a Waterproofing Solution. Use powder laundry detergent and alum to waterproof any fabric. Soaking clothes in a water-soluble soap and a salt such as aluminum potassium sulfate, or alum, causes a reaction that forms a waterproof layer over the surface of the clothes. How do you make clothes hydrophobic? 4 DIY Ways to […]

Wash on the gentle cycle, then squish out extra water (be careful not to twist the jacket!). Dry on low with a few tennis balls to refluff. Wear a base layer under sweaters. A light camisole or t-shirt not only keeps you toasty, it also keeps your sweater clean so you’ll need to launder it […]

Nikwax Down Wash Direct can also be applied by hand… Add 100 ml to 12-15 L of hand-hot water. Immerse item and agitate to mix, ensuring complete wetting. Leave to soak for 5-10 minutes, then agitate thoroughly. Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear. How do you wash a down sleeping bag Nikwax? Gentle is best! […]

Goose down fill is the gold standard in thermal insulation, so down-filled jackets will definitely keep you warm. Some down-filled jackets are warmer than others, though, and this is determined by the fill power and the total amount of down used in the jacket – the higher the number, the warmer the jacket. Is 600 […]

A tennis ball or two works well. For lingering odors, soak the stained clothes in cool water with one cup baking soda for at least four hours or overnight. How do you get rid of Canadian goose smell? Launder your goose down-filled clothing in the washing machine with warm water. Add mild detergent to the […]

A surefire way to clean a white jacket is to use a household bleach. Bleach is safe for use on all cotton and most synthetic fabrics and will make your white jacket bright and clean as snow. How do you wash a white jacket in the washing machine? Wash your white coat often, with like […]

Don’t wash those clothes According to folklore, if you wash clothes on New Year’s Day, you’ll be “washing for the dead” or washing a loved one away — meaning someone in your household will die in the coming year. Get your laundry wash, dried, folded and put away by New Year’s Eve. What day are […]

Always wash the white items separately from colors and use a heavy-duty detergent and the hottest water temperature recommended on the care label. You should always use warm or hot water, cold water will not remove heavy, oily stains. How do I get my white coat white again? To restore the whiteness on cotton or […]

The waist of a suit jacket has many seams at the sides and back that can be easily altered. If you are happy with the shoulder and armhole fit but the waist feels too big or too small, no problem! This is the most common and easiest suit jacket alteration to get a like-custom fit […]

Pretty much everything can be altered in a suit except the shoulders. Obviously the jacket cannot be lengthened; but the sleeves can be lengthened or shortened, the waist taken in or let out (both trouser and jacket), the crotch taken out/in and the trouser legs lengthened/shortened. Is it possible to alter a suit? How Many […]

54"-56″. Size Charts Chest Size Waist Size 1X 48″ 46″ 2X 50″-52″ 46″-48″ 3X 54″-56″ 50″-52″ 4X 58″-60″ 54″-56″ What is a 3X size equal to? Tops & Dresses SIZE WAIST 18 2X 37 20 2X 39 22 3X 41 24 3X 43 What does 3X mean in clothing size? (18W-20W) 2X. (22W-24W) 3X. (26W-28W) […]

What size is a 44 inch chest? In most cases, a 44 inch chest works out at a size large in men’s clothing. Note that 44 inches is typically on the upper end of a size large, so you might want to size up to an XL if you’d like a more comfortable fit (or […]

Size Chart Medium (M) Chest: Inches 38-40 Centimetres 96-102 Waist: Inches 30-32 Centimetres 76-82 Is 42 chest medium or large? HOW TO MEASURE? By Chest Measurements Inches Centimetres Small 36-38 91-97 Medium 39-41 99-104 Large 42-44 107-112 What is my chest size if I wear medium? Shirts, Sweaters & Jackets Size Neck Chest Small 15.5 […]

Measure your chest or bust. Lift your arms up to the side and have your friend wrap the measuring tape under your armpits. Lower it until the tape is wrapped around the widest part of your chest. For women, wrap the tape around your bust, or the fullest part of your chest. How do you […]

Windbreakers typically provide better air permeability because they are made of a single layer of tightly woven synthetic fabric which blocks the wind – but not the rain (at least not for long). As such, windbreakers are perfect for highly aerobic activities like running, fast alpine ascents etc. Do windbreaker jackets keep you warm? The […]

Because of its water-resistant properties, most 100% polyester coats are made into trench coats and windbreakers or something similar for wet and rainy weather. It’s a lighter material and quite comfortable as it conforms easily to the fit of the wearer. What is the best material for a windbreaker? Polyester. It is quite akin to […]

Definition. Water-resistant means that an item is able to resist the penetration of water to a specific degree, but not completely, whereas waterproof means that an item is completely protected from the effects of water and is impermeable to water. Is waterproof really waterproof? The technical definition of water resistant is that it’s able to […]