Sweater

The attic, basement, or garage are all good spaces to store winter clothes. But if space is tight, then consider using a coat closet or the spare bedroom closet. Vacuum seal things that aren’t going to be used and either put them in high to reach places of the closet or under the bed storage. […]

The Best Closet Organizing Ideas to Make the Most of Even the Smallest Spaces Invest in Matching Hangers. Allocate Hanging Space for Long and Short Items. Add a Clothing Rack to the Corner of Your Room. Label Everything. Keep Seasonal Items Down Low. Add a Dresser. Color Coordinate. How do I organize my clothes in […]

But when we make a direct comparison, nylon is stronger and stretchier than polyester, meaning garments made from nylon should last longer. Nylon falls down slightly when it comes to abrasion resistance. This material pills more easily than polyester. What fabric is most likely to pill? Knitted fabrics tend to pill more than woven ones, […]

Cotton, silk and linen are less prone to pilling than is wool. Acrylics are also prone to pilliing. Often the cheaper the acrylic the more likely it is to pill. There are acrylic yarns which are labelled as anti pilling and those are good ones to choose. What fabric has the most pills? Knitted fabrics […]

If you have a larger budget, opt for a sweater made from thick cashmere, which will rival merino wool in how little it pills, says designer Heidi Wynne. Some brands list the yarn’s ply, which indicates the number of strands twisted together; a four-ply sweater would be thicker and stronger than a two-ply. What are […]

Fold the neck down once if you’re going for a classic style. Folding the neck gives your turtleneck a crisp, defined outline that makes it look more polished than if you scrunch the neck. Do you have to fold your turtleneck? A traditional polo neck or turtleneck is always folded over and it’s very slim […]

Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda Fill the washer with warm water and add one cup hydrogen peroxide and one cup baking soda, mixing well. Completely submerge the stinky items and soak the clothes for at least one hour. How do you get rid of sheep smell? The 6 Tips to Remove Odor from Sheeps Wool […]

Choose a laundry detergent that contains the enzyme cellulase. The enzyme will help break down cotton pills and remove them. Add a commercial fabric softener to the rinse cycle. The ingredients in fabric softener coat the fibers of the fabric so that abrasion is lessened. Does fabric softener help with pilling? Fight the pilling with […]

Clothes Moths There are millions of moths in the world, with two that are common culprits when it comes to munching on wool clothing. The webbing clothes moth is a small moth with a wingspan of about 1/2 inch. What bugs eat holes through sweaters? Here are some of the insects that might be chewing […]

You can hardly see Moth eggs on clothes. Pantry Moth Larvae have a similar life cycle but the adult Moths look for dried foods to lay their eggs. What do moth eggs look like on fabric? What Clothes moth eggs look like? Clothes moth eggs are about the size of a pinhead. They are a […]

“Lanolize” You are softening the fibers by adding oil. The appeal of a lanolin wash is that it will be less perfumed than hair conditioner. The other advantage is that be adding lanolin back in to your wool, you are boosting its moisture resistant properties. How do you rehydrate wool? The most common way to […]

Moth eggs, larvae and adult moths can all be killed by a hot-water wash cycle or by dry cleaning. And any that remain in the closet can be vacuumed up or removed by scrubbing. Does Laundry Detergent kill moths? Clothes moths are attracted to natural animal-based fibers containing keratin like wool, cashmere, silk, soft leather, […]

In terms of performance, wool is something of a miracle fabric. Highly durable, with inherent flame-resistant properties, it also has some natural water repellency. What is the durability of wool fabric? Wool items last because wool fibers can bend up to 20,000 times before breaking. This durability far surpasses other fibers, making wool tough to […]

If well cared for, a wool garment will last a lifetime. A wool fibre can bend an incredible 20,000 times before it breaks. As a comparison, cotton breaks at a rate of seven times faster. Naturally elastic, wool keeps its shape so your garments will continue to look good. Does wool last forever? Wool can […]

Cashmere is one of the most long-lasting fibers around. Connoisseurs claim that garments made from this paper-thin yarn can last up to 30 years–just as long as you show them a little TLC. Heed these six tips, and your cashmere should keep you cozy for years and years to come. 1. Does cashmere get ruined […]

Case-Bearing Clothes Moth It feeds on fur, flannel, wool, soiled fabrics, and hair. Can wool get bugs? In addition to moths damaging wool clothes, there are several types of bugs that can damage cotton, rayon, linen, and even synthetic fibers. What bugs eat holes through sweaters? Here are some of the insects that might be […]

moths. Your closet or dresser drawers are prime breeding grounds. Those pesky holes in your sweaters, scarves and coats are a result of the adult moths laying eggs on your coziest goods. The eggs morph into larvae, which feed on natural fibers like wool, cashmere and silk. What bugs eat holes through sweaters? Here are […]

Invest in some sheer tops that you can throw on with some plunging tops and dresses. They’ll add a certain class to your look. Polka dots and embroidered sheer tops look really good and work really well with deep necklines. Trust us, you’ll grab eyeballs wherever you go. How do you cover a deep V […]

Wool can last for years when taken care of properly. Most wool clothes and textiles are beautifully crafted and designed, so you will want to wear or use them for a very long time. Should you no longer want to keep it, don’t even think of throwing it away! Does wool deteriorate? How long does […]

(2014) have estimated that all garments have a life span of 1-3 years, but they refer only to their own and others’ estimates that are not documented by research. A large survey based on respondents’ own estimations found that the average active use of clothing is 3.3 years (Langley et al., 2013). How often should […]