Mercerized cotton (or mercerised cotton) is a cotton yarn, which underwent a special treatment called mercerization. As a result of this treatment, yarns become smoother, silkier, stronger and easier to dye. According to Alexander Kabbaz, mercerization is obligatory if a Continue reading Mercerized cotton and Fil d’Ecosse
Non-iron, easy iron, easy care and wrinkle free shirts are easier to iron than ‘regular’ shirts. However, it doesn’t mean that you don’t need to iron them at all – in most cases they need to be ironed, but you Continue reading Non-Iron and Easy Iron
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a textile certification system, which was introduced in 1992 by Oeko-Tex association (it consists of 18 independent institutes, which research and test textile products and develop certification rules). If an article complies with Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Continue reading Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Emma Willis is an English brand of shirts and accessories. It was established in 1999 by English designer Emma Willis. In 2010 Emma Willis opened its own factory in Gloucester, England. Emma Willis boxer shorts feature a very comfortable (in Continue reading Emma Willis boxers
Extra-long staple cotton (ELS cotton) is a cotton with fibres longer than 1,375 in. (34,925 mm). There are several varieties of ELS cotton: Sea Island, Egyptian, Pima / Supima. Fabrics made of ELS cotton are finer, smoother and feel nicer Continue reading Extra-Long Staple Cotton
Pima is an extra long staple cotton grown in the United States (Arizona, California, Texas, New Mexico), Peru, Australia and Israel. The length of its fibres can vary from 35 mm. (1 3/8 in.) up to 40-42 mm. Fabrics and Continue reading Pima and Supima Cotton
Egyptian cotton is a quite vague term today. In the strict sense, it’s a long and extra long staple cotton grown in Egypt – in the relatively small area around the mouth of the Nile. However, some brands use this Continue reading Egyptian Cotton
Sea Island is a very rare cotton variety grown in the Caribbean Islands (West Indies). The share of Sea Island cotton in total cotton production is about 0,0004%. It has extra long fibres (45-50 mm), and it’s very expensive. However, Continue reading Sea Island Cotton
Budd is an English brand established in 1910. It has a small workshop which is located in Andover, Hampshire (England). Budd specializes in shirts, but also offers blue and white boxer shorts with comfortable tunnel waistband, very neat twin-needle side Continue reading Budd boxers
Any fabric consists of warp and weft yarns. Weft ones are located perpendicular to warp ones. Yarns can be 1-ply, 2-ply, 3-ply and even 4-ply (very rarely). 2-ply means that each yarn (thread) consists of two yarns tightly twisted together. Continue reading 2-ply and 3-ply fabrics