Sweater

Linens, a lighter weight, will dry faster than towels, which are obviously thicker. This means either towels won’t dry fully–which could lead to the formation of mold or mildew–or sheets will be over-dried resulting in damage and shortening their lifespan. Can you wash towels and sheets together? It’s also important to note that towels and […]

You can wash clothes with sheets and towels. But just as when you wash sheets and towels together or wash clothes with towels, pay attention to the washing labels so you don’t wash the load at a hotter temperature than the lowest maximum indicated when taking all items into consideration. Is it OK to wash […]

Sorting laundry loads It’s very important to wash your lights and darks laundry separately, as darker dyes can ruin lighter fabrics. Sort your greys, blacks, navies, reds, dark purples and similar colours into one load, and your pinks, lavenders, light blues, light greens and yellows into another laundry. How do you wash all clothes together? […]

The Edge sweaters were unveiled at the 55th National Hockey League All-Star Game and began to be worn, league-wide, from the 2007–08 NHL season onwards. When did the NHL stop wearing sweaters? In the late 1940’s, the NHL changed their officials from the white sweaters to orange shirts. They would wear these shirts until December […]

Wear a longline tee under it so that the bottom portion of the t-shirt peeks out from underneath the quarter zip. Relaxed-fit denim would be great as bottoms. Make sure that you go with a light wash. What do I wear under a quarter zip? For the most casual look, wear a t-shirt under your […]

Definition of jersey 1a : any of various close-fitting usually circular-knitted garments especially for the upper body. b : an often loose-fitting shirt that is worn by a member of a sports team as part of a team uniform and that typically has the athlete’s name and number on the back a football jersey. Why […]

Traditionally, the word “jersey” refers to an item of knitted clothing, usually made from wool or cotton. Early jerseys were made from worsted wool yarn, which was also used to make coats. The fabric would become elastic by using a special technique called welf or warp knitting. Why do they call it a jersey? The […]

A typical sweater is made of wool (or made to look like wool, if it’s polyester or cotton). A jersey is more often cotton or polyester, and almost never wool. Most sweaters are long-sleeved (although there are sweater vests); but jerseys can be long-sleeved or short or even sleeveless, like athletic under-shirts. What is the […]

44 °C (111.2 °F) or more – Almost certainly death will occur; however, people have been known to survive up to 46.5 °C (115.7 °F). 43 °C (109.4 °F) – Normally death, or there may be serious brain damage, continuous convulsions, and shock. Can humans survive 150 degrees? Any human activity would stop. Even at […]

If the temperature outside reaches -40 degrees, most humans would die within 10 minutes of exposure. Since water call pull heat from the body more rapidly than air, a person would last barely 30 minutes in 40-degree water. Can you survive in 40 degree weather? Typically, you are at some risk of hypothermia whenever the […]

“Heat can be a killer. If the body heats up to 39-40 degrees Celsius, the brain tells the muscles to slow down and fatigue sets in. At 40-41 degrees Celsius, heat exhaustion is likely — and any temperature above 41 degrees Celsius causes the body to shut down,” explained Dr Rennie. What 40C feels like? […]

Acrylic is strong, lightweight, warm, soft, and resilient making it the yarn of choice for many. But acrylic has a tendency to form pills – those hard little balls of tangled fibers on the surface of a fabric that make your clothes look worn way too soon. Which yarns are more likely to pill? A […]

To take the stretch out of an elastic in clothing, start by stretching the elastic and pinning it to an ironing board so it stays stretched out. Then, place a damp cloth over the elastic and set your iron to the highest setting. What causes clothes to lose elasticity? The elastic material might even break. […]

Not paying attention to the wash labels is the most likely cause. Washing them on the wrong wash cycles. Or tumble drying them when they shouldn’t be put in a dryer. Or drying them on too high a heat-setting. How do I stop my washing machine from stretching my clothes? How To Keep Clothes From […]

As an Alternative to Bleach When added to the washer, it makes whites whiter and brightens colored items. It’s a good substitute for people who prefer not to use bleach. Or, for loads of white clothing, give bleach a boost by adding a half-cup of baking soda. Can I use baking powder instead of baking […]

Soaking in Hair Conditioner. Massage hair conditioner into the fibers of the wool. While your sweater is still wet, squeeze out a quarter-sized amount of hair conditioner and rub it in between your palms. Gently massage the conditioner into the fibers of the wool, grabbing more if you need to. Can you use hair conditioner […]

Refill the tub or sink with enough water to cover the piece of cashmere clothing and add up to 3/4 cup of white distilled vinegar. It doesn’t need to soak for long, but you should make sure to rinse through the garment thoroughly to release all the soap and any vinegar that remains. Can you […]

If you want to add vinegar to your laundry to help clean and deodorize your clothes, pour 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar into your washing machine instead of the detergent you would normally use. You can also pour 1 cup of vinegar into the last rinse cycle to act as a natural fabric softener. […]