Viscose fabric: natural or synthetic?
Viscose fabric is a man-made cellulose fibre, neither natural nor synthetic. How it is made, modal and lyocell, drape, shrinkage, care and impact.
Fabric care
4 articles
Velvet dress: which fit, which velvet?
Velvet dress guide: plain, corduroy, devoré, crushed, silk or viscose velvet, and the fits that suit each, from wrap to trapeze, with length and care.
Cashmere vs merino: which sweater to choose?
Cashmere vs merino: fibre diameter in microns, warmth, softness, pilling, care and price compared to choose the fibre of your next sweater.
Boiled wool: how it is made, warmth and care
Boiled wool is a fulled knit up to 50% smaller, dense, windproof and fray-free. How it is made, why it is warm, felt and loden compared, and care.
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Brands and capsulesReady-to-wear brands and their collections, compared on public, dated criteria: composition, price, colours, sizes.1 article
Fabrics and careTextile fabrics, compositions and care advice: wool, cashmere, merino, cotton, denim, viscose.3 articles
FitsClothing fits explained by their measurements: wide-leg, palazzo, baggy, straight and slim jeans, shirts and jackets.3 articles
SizingSize guides and conversions between French, European, UK, US and Italian sizes.3 articles