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Myth, thin fabric is always weak
Short answer: Strength lies in the yarn, not in the thickness. A thin fabric spun from long, tightly twisted yarn las...
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Myth, bobbles mean poor quality
Short answer: Pilling is about fibre type and friction, not price or quality. Even expensive fabrics pill if the fibr...
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Myth, sweat smells by itself
Short answer: Fresh sweat is almost odourless. The smell only appears when bacteria on the skin break the sweat down,...
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Myth, layers always make you warmer
Short answer: Layers only work if there is air between them. Squeeze three layers together under a tight jacket, and ...
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Myth, close fitting clothes are always warmer
Short answer: Close fitting clothes remove the layer of air between fabric and skin. Since air is what insulates, a c...
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Myth, socks always have to be black
Short answer: Black is practical, but it is not a rule. The colour of your socks should follow your trousers or your ...
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Myth, new clothes must always be washed before wearing
Short answer: It is a good habit, but not a rule for everything. For clothes worn directly against the skin, washing ...
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Myth, the tumble dryer destroys everything
Short answer: The tumble dryer is not the problem in itself. It is high heat and the last, dry part of the cycle that...
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Myth, hot washing is always most effective
Short answer: Modern detergents work from thirty degrees. For ordinary everyday dirt, a higher temperature adds no ex...
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Myth, more detergent gives cleaner clothes
Short answer: Beyond a certain amount, clothes do not get any cleaner. The extra soap stays in the fibres, making the...
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Myth, fabric softener makes clothes better
Short answer: Fabric softener leaves a thin coating on the fibres. It feels soft, but the coating also closes up the ...
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Myth, underwear only needs changing every other day
Short answer: Underwear should be changed every day. It sits directly against the skin, absorbs sweat and skin oils, ...
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