Sweater

The three types of fabric classes Of these, woven and knitted fabrics are the main contenders, made directly from yarns. However, occasionally, we see nonwoven fabrics. Nonwoven fabrics are made directly from fibres, often as new and sustainable alternatives made from recycled materials. What are the 3 main types of fabric? There are three types […]

Cotton is made from the natural fibers of cotton plants. Cotton is primarily composed of cellulose, an insoluble organic compound crucial to plant structure, and is a soft and fluffy material. What type of fabric is fluffy? Minky fabric, also known as microfiber fabric or plush fabric, is a super-soft synthetic fabric made from 100% […]

Some of the softest fabrics are cotton, bamboo, wool, and silk. Other soft fabrics include modal and rayon. The softest fabric in the world is more objective than it is subjective. What does soft fabric mean? Fabric softness has multiple meanings that can be related to compression and/or to smoothness and flexibility of fabrics, depending […]

Semi-formal….. Gentlemen in dress slacks with a dress shirt and tie, jacket is optional. Other options include a vest or sweater that shows the tie. At the lower end of formality these events can be attended without a tie, e.g. with a turtleneck and jacket. Are turtlenecks considered formal? The turtleneck is a surprisingly versatile […]

Check the Sleeve Length of Your Turtleneck However, you’ll want to pass on ¾ sleeve turtlenecks as well. Turtlenecks with full-length sleeves are the ideal choice, as they can add an extra “pop” to your look by extending slightly beyond the sleeves of a blazer in the same way that a bit of shirt cuff […]

A thin merino wool turtleneck can also be worn under a dress shirt and blazer. Here’s one way to do it. Now that winter’s here – we’re not even going to get above freezing today – layering is the name of the game. Layering a thin turtleneck under a dress shirt and blazer is a […]

Shirt – Acceptable attire includes a shirt with collar; a sweater or vest over a shirt with a collar; a dress shirt without a collar; a turtleneck; a sweater over a shirt without a collar. A tie is not necessary for business casual. T-shirts or sweatshirts are not appropriate for a professional setting. Is a […]

Aside from being one of our perennial favorites in the sweater division here at HSS, a turtleneck is a great shirt and tie alternative and a perfect business casual piece for fall. Actually, let’s just go ahead and call it a fall business casual essential. Can I wear a turtleneck for business professional? Solid turtlenecks […]

The Crew Neck Sweater Your shirt collar points should always be tucked in below the sweater when wearing a crew neck sweater with a tight round neckline. Most popular collar types (including spread, semi-spread and point collars) are all easily kept tucked in unless your sweater neck opening is abnormally large. Can you wear a […]

In the wintertime, layer a puffy jacket over your crewneck to keep your temperature up while you look casual. Wear a dark jacket over a light crewneck and a light jacket over a dark one. Layer a long-sleeved shirt under your crewneck to help keep you warm. What do you wear under a neck sweater? […]

Short sleeve shirts can be worn all the time. If it is 30 degrees out you may want a jacket on top. What weather can you wear short sleeve? Light to medium coat: 25 to 44 degrees. Fleece: 45 to 64 degrees. Short sleeves: 65 to 79 degrees. Shorts: 80 degrees and above. Can I […]

Add a pair of white athletic shoes to the mix for a more laid-back feel. Pairing a short sleeve sweater with black and white polka dot tapered pants is an amazing pick for a casually edgy look. When comfort is imperative, go for a short sleeve sweater and charcoal print skinny pants. How do you […]

It may be machine- or hand-knitted. Traditionally, cardigans were made of wool but can now be made of cotton, synthetic fibers, or any combination thereof. Who made first cardigan? But the cardigan comes with a vivid—and fierce—historical provenance. Its eponymous inventor, James Thomas Brudenell, the seventh Earl of Cardigan, was a lieutenant general in the […]

With semi-casual clothing, a good rule of thumb is to pick out something that would be considered your “least dressy” piece of nice clothing. For example, a pair of quality jeans and a nice shirt could be an outfit in the ballpark of semi-casual. What is a semi casual attire? Semi Casual Warm Weather: Nice, […]

It is considered one of the most iconic color combinations in interior design history for its timelessness and versatility. From bohemian and natural to whimsical and bold using a black and white base can cater comfortably to many design sensibilities. Can white and black be worn together? A black and white outfit is the universal […]

Professional players are sponsored by clothing manufacturers and get either paid to wear that companies clothing or get the clothing free of charge. The companies come out with their new line and the players wear it. Usually there are a couple of options in terms of style. Do tennis players pay for their clothes? At […]

It is because professional players have clothing sponsors. Nike, Adidas, Asics, Yonex etc. pay ranked players to wear their latest clothing collection. They tell them what they will be wearing and give them several outfits of the same thing. Why are tennis players wearing the same outfits? The higher-ranking the player, the more money a […]

The Cable-Stitch V-Neck Sweater for Wintersport Some people claim the classic cable knit tennis sweater as we know it today was originally invented on the slopes in ski resorts on either side of the pond in the early 1920’s. Why do tennis players wear sweaters? Technical Fabric. Most of the players wear their outfits made […]

The key to winding the yarn is to go slow- tugging or the yarn getting stuck can break the delicate cashmere. Wind each section of yarn by hand or on to a ball winder, making a new ball for each new strand of yarn. Don’t try and unravel and wind multiple strands at once- it […]

This means that the sweater was machine made. Someone basically knit a huge piece of fabric, and then cut it into pieces and seamed it together before the knitting could unravel. These seams are surged and cannot be unraveled. Can you unravel knitting and start again? Time to unravel the piece and you can use […]