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French terry or brushed fleece for hoodies: how the two fabrics differ in warmth, breathability, weight, pilling and look, and how to match them to seasons and markets.
French terry or brushed fleece: which suits my season? Read More »
100% cotton or cotton/polyester fleece for hoodies: feel, pilling, shrinkage, print and dye behaviour, durability, cost and labelling, and how to choose for your brand.
Why hoodies shrink more in length than width: knitting and finishing tension, fleece structure, tumble drying, and how to specify, test and allow for shrinkage in the pattern.
Why do hoodies shrink more in length than width? Read More »
Why the inside of a fleece hoodie pills: brushed loop fibres, fibre blend and length, friction, washing and drying, and how to specify fabric and test before bulk.
Should a hoodie hood be single or double layer? How lining affects shape, warmth, cost and print area, plus hood construction choices, drawcord channels and testing.
What specs printers want from a blank T-shirt: fabric surface, fibre content, shrinkage and twist limits, consistent sizing, labels, packing by size and shade consistency.
What specs do printers want from a blank T-shirt? Read More »
Is a very light T-shirt jersey strong enough? Bursting strength, yarn, knit tightness, seam strength, needle damage and how to specify and test lightweight tees.
Why cotton undershirts get shorter after washing: knitting tension, length versus width shrinkage, tumble drying, compacting, and how to specify, allow and test.
Why do cotton undershirts get shorter after washing? Read More »
Why undershirts develop armpit odour that does not wash out: fibre type, residues, low-temperature washing, fabric softener, and what brands can change in fabric and care advice.
Why do undershirts develop armpit odour that does not wash out? Read More »
Can a long-sleeve undershirt work as a thermal base layer? What makes a base layer warm, fabric choices, fit, moisture handling, tests and honest product claims.
Can a long-sleeve undershirt work as a thermal base layer? Read More »
How to wash and dry TENCEL lyocell or modal undershirts: temperature, cycle, drying, creasing, fibrillation, care label wording and testing the instructions before bulk.
How should TENCEL undershirts be washed and dried? Read More »
How durable bamboo viscose undershirts are: wet strength, pilling, holes, shrinkage, fabric blends and weight, labelling, and how to specify and test before bulk.
