Remember the first time you pulled a new shirt from the wash and it looked smaller? Most people attribute fabric shrinkage to drying clothes, but washing can cause fabrics to retract, too. This is especially true for natural materials like cotton, wool, linen, and mohair. Continue reading →

Most of us replace our clothes before they’re worn out. We start browsing once the colours fade or the fabric weakens. These changes typically happen within three years.

Interestingly, there are things we can do to prolong the life of our clothes. This means you can stop your favourite outfits from showing signs of age! It also means you can save your cash for more important things. Continue reading →

Linens need regular washing for hygienic reasons. By cleaning your sheets, pillow cases and blankets, you can also prolong the life of the fabric. Of course, that is so long as you clean them properly. Learn from the following laundry mistakes to keep your sheets safe. Continue reading →